This is also isn’t George and Garnacho’s first meeting either; far from it, as both he and his older brother Harry regularly wait outside Carrington and Old Trafford to meet their Man United idols — with the exciting youngster having been at the top of the list since he burst onto the scene. Directed by on Favreauand written byDavid Berenbaum Elf has been hailed by many as a modern classic, and it’s often listed as one of the best Christmas films of all time. We were very much the same at your age, George — Christmas and birthdays were all about getting all the gear to convince our mates we were the next Rooney. Festive film favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol to be screened with a live orchestra in Manchester This little hidden Manchester cinema is screening loads of classic Christmas films all throughout December

Surprising the die-hard young fans, the Standley boys — simply known as Harry and George to thousands of followers across multiple social media channels run by their parents — Garnacho doesn’t just stop to say hello to the loyal little Reds, he gives George a pair of the exact Nike Mercurial boots he wore when he screamed home that unforgettable finish. As you can expect, it blows his tiny mind. It stars legendary comic actor Will Ferrell as the title character Buddy the Elf, alongside a talented ensemble cast of famous faces such as Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart, Jon Favreau, Peter Dinklage, and more in supporting roles. So we’re glad to be marking the merry occasion with a lineup of some of the most iconic and beloved Christmas classics.”

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Whether you can believe it or not, it’s actually been two whole decades since the 2003 Christmas cult classic that is Elf was released to the world, and with December literally just a few days away now, there’s no better way to celebrate this special anniversary than seeing the film return to the big screen for a limited time only. We will never, EVER get tired of seeing little kids meeting their heroes — fair play to the young man for taking the time to make the little lad a day he’ll never forget. Happy birthday, George! Whilst the pair are also self-proclaimed Lisandro Martinez and Jadon Sancho superfans, over the past season or so in particular, Garnacho and George have developed a real bond and he has had the opportunity to meet the no.17 on a number of occasions.

Speaking ahead of Elf’s return to cinemas this Christmas, Mike Anton, who is the General Manager of Vue Manchester Printworks, said: “Christmas is all about spending quality time with friends and family, and creating treasured moments to last a lifetime. As Buddy grows older, he eventually learns about his origins, and heads toNew York Cityon a mission to meet his biological father. One of the best-loved festive films of all time is returning to UK cinemas this week to celebrate 20 years since it was released.