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Aardman Turns 50, But Its Annecy Presentation Was All About The Future
New looks at ‘Let’s Go Timmy,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,’ and ‘Danger Delilah’ headlined Aardman’s Annecy event.
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Aardman Shares First Look, Deatils For ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d And Pichu’
Annecy attendees got an early look at never-before-seen footage, with new details revealing a Galar-set adventure led by Sirfetch’d and Pichu.
Mackinnon & Saunders, Nihil Declarandum Team On Tiffany Kimmel’s Retro-Futurist, Stop-Motion Feature ‘Heads’
The adult-oriented fantasy is set in a dystopian Manchester and is being billed as one of the largest-ever animated productions from the city.
BBC Studios, Kadokawa Developing Live-Action ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Series Based On Original Novels
Produced with Wheelhouse, the 10-episode fantasy project, unrelated to the Ghibli classic, will follow young witch Kiki’s journey to Koriko.
Moth Studio Developing Animated Adaptation Of Million-Selling Kids’ Book ‘The Storm Whale’
BAFTA-nominated Moth Studio will present its 30-minute adaptation of Benji Davies’ beloved picture book at Annecy’s MIFA next week.
Aardman’s Peter Lord, David Sproxton Knighted In King’s Birthday Honours, Pop Paper City Creator Georgina Hurcombe Awarded MBE
The King’s Birthday Honours recognize animation leaders Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Georgina Hurcombe for their industry contributions.
Wallace, Gromit, Shaun, Morph, And Feathers McGraw Land Commemorative 50p Royal Mint Coin
To celebrate the Bristol-based studio’s 50th anniversary, the Royal Mint has put some of its most iconic characters on a 50p coin.
‘I’m Laughing And Enjoying The Shapes’: Lizzy Hobbs On Animating ‘Daughters Of The Late Colonel’
The British auteur discusses humor, handmade animation, and the joy of animating ahead of the film’s Cannes debut and Annecy competition screening.
Ha-Clay-Luiah! U.K. Stop-Motion Artists Get A New Plasticine Option With Chroma Clay
Created in the wake of Newplast’s shutdown, the wax-based material was developed with studio input for sculpting, molds, and durability over longer shoots.
From Burnout Doodle To Fully Playable Game Prototype: JuanPe Arroyo’s ‘Deaths of Peck’ Goes Public (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Developed at The Line, the game features a looping animation concept that becomes interactive, using death as a power-up across mechanics, levels, and story.
WIA Launches First U.K. Collective With May 28 Locksmith Kickoff Mixer
Led by Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme, and Amy Ashton, the U.K group expands WIA’s global support networks for underrepresented talent in animation.
Fake Xerox And Real Piano Wire: How Gorillaz Went Old School For ‘The Mountain’
Directors Max Taylor and Tim McCourt break down the hybrid analog-digital process behind the band’s richly textured new animated short.
‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Creator Dean Atta Doesn’t Let BAFTA Controversy Mar Historic Win
The poet discusses visibility, audience reach, and ceremony fallout, while celebrating a landmark animation victory and its cultural impact.
Aardman Marks 50th Anniversary With Live Orchestra Tour And Major Museum Exhibition
A U.K. orchestral tour and a hands-on Young V&A exhibition bring the studio’s stop-motion legacy to new audiences in 2026.
Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base
GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
‘Mr. Men Little Miss’ Feature In Development From ‘Paddington’ Partners Studiocanal, Heyday Films
Roger Hargreaves’ classic kids’ franchise will head to theaters for the first time after recently launching an animated YouTube series.
New India–U.K. Co-Production ‘The Assassin’ Marks Another Step In India’s Original Animation Boom
India’s Green Gold and the U.K.’s Red Kite unveiled their collaboration during a particularly animation-vibrant edition of the Goa Film Festival.
Wild Child Animation Shows Off Its ‘Piripenguins’ Unreal Engine Pipeline In New BTS Video
Wild Child Animation details the innovative Unreal Engine pipeline and hybrid 2D/CG techniques used to bring the new series ‘Piripenguins’ to life.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Director Baz Sells
Based on Dean Atta’s poem, this stop-motion story explores love, vulnerability, and self-acceptance across two very different worlds.
‘Little Amélie’ Adds Another Major Win At Manchester Animation Festival, ‘Sulaimani’ Takes Best Short, Cartoon Saloon Honored
Other awarded titles included ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ (British Short), ‘Twelve Inch Pianist’ (Student Film), ‘Ovary Acting’ ) Audience Award.