Roku’s set a December 8, 2023 premiere date for A Very Demi Holiday Special starring Grammy nominee Demi Lovato. Lovato will be helping fans getting into the holiday spirit with performances of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Fans can also expect to hear a few of Demi’s original songs during the musical holiday special.
Additional artists will be announced closer to the premiere.
“The holidays are such a special time of year, and I can’t wait to put my special twist on the celebrations!” stated Demi Lovato.
A Very Demi Holiday Special is produced by OBB Pictures and executive produced by Demi Lovato, Todd Yasui, and OBB’s Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, and Simone Spira.
“We’ve had the honor of collaborating with Demi a number of times, and across documentaries, music videos, live performances, and podcasts, we’ve seen first-hand how uniquely multi-talented Demi is,” said OBB Founder and CEO Michael D. Ratner. “Yet again, in typical Demi fashion, A Very Demi Holiday Special delivers. We’re excited to be working with the Roku team on a project that brings some much-needed joy for the 2023 holidays!”
Roku describes the special as heartwarming and captivating, with “out-of-this-world surprise.” The streaming service also promises this holiday special will be a very Demi twist on the festive spirit.
“Together with Demi and the OBB Pictures team, we’ve created a truly fun and unique holiday experience for viewers to connect with and laugh over,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. “We can’t wait for audiences to unwrap this one-of-kind Roku Original special.”
Lovato is currently working on her directorial debut, the documentary film Child Star for Hulu.
