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UK

Heads Heads
Feature Film

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.

By Jamie Lang | 5 days ago

Kiki's Live Action Kiki's Live Action
Series

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.

By Jamie Lang | 5 days ago

Storm Whale
Festivals

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.

By Jamie Lang | 6 days ago

UK Honors
Awards

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.

By Jamie Lang | 6 days ago

Aardman Coin
Studios

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.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Daughters of the Late Colonel
Festivals

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Chroma Clay
Stop Motion

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.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Deaths of Peck
Animators

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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

WIA UK
Animators

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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

The Mountain
Music Videos

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.

By Kambole Campbell | 4 months ago

Two Black Boys in Paradise
Awards

‘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.

By Kambole Campbell | 4 months ago

‘Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends’ exhibition at Young V&A, Bethnal Green. , London, UK - 09 February 2026
Events

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.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Toho Anime Limited
Anime

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.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Mr. Men
Feature Film

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

The Assassin
Feature Film

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.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Piripenguins
Tech

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.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Two Black Boys in Paradise
Awards

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.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

MAF Winners
Awards

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Feature Film

Aardman Shares Halloween-Themed First-Look Teaser For ‘Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’

‘The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ is directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker and set to hit theaters around Halloween 2026 via Sky Cinema and Studiocanal.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

Tricky & The Cereal Killers
Animators

‘A Fear Of Being Replaced’: Uli Meyer Turns AI Anxiety Into ’90s Cartoon Horror With ‘Tricky & The Cereal Killers’ Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Watch the first proof-of-concept trailer for Uli Meyer’s Tricky & The Cereal Killers, a hand-drawn, AI-fueled tribute to 90s mascots.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

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