Coming of Age

The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa’s Sleigh

By Ethan Padgett | December 2024

Co-directors Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam’s The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa’s Sleigh (also known as Niko: Beyond The Northern Lights) is the…

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Co-directors Kari Juusonen and Jørgen Lerdam's The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa's Sleigh (also known as Niko: Beyond The Northern Lights) is the third...

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