Go Way Behind The Scenes Of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 2 With Some Never-Before-Seen Artwork
Filmmakers from five of the shorts explain how their stories are particularly local, despite being set in a galaxy far, far away.
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Aardman Boss Warns U.K. Animation Will ‘Go Off The Edge Of A Cliff’ Without Government Aid
Aardman managing director Sean Clarke also lamented poor animation education standards in the U.K. and said graduates who enter the workforce are not “production-ready.”
Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, La Cachette Among Studios Working On ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume Two
Nine companies from nine countries will produce stand-alone episodes for the anthology series’ second season.
Aardman Academy Launches Global University Partnership Program
Five schools in the U.K. and ten abroad will work with the Aardman Academy to expand their curriculums.
Netflix And Aardman Announce ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Details, New ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Feature
The “Wallace & Gromit” film will be co-directed by creator Nick Park.
Oscar Shorts: A Look At This Year’s Most Likely Nominees
Extraterrestrial love, wartime trauma, the pains of becoming an adult: what will catch voters’ attention?
The Cartoon Brew Podcast: Joe Mateo’s ‘Blush,’ ‘Robin Robin,’ Yuri Norstein, Mental Health
We speak to Joe Mateo, director of Skydance Animation’s new short “Blush,” as well as revisit some of the month’s most interesting stories in the animation world.
The Directors Of ‘Robin Robin’ Explain How They Broke With Aardman’s House Style
Dan Ojari and Mikey Please explain how they made their seasonal short at the storied stop-motion studio.
Aardman Partners With ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Director Gurinder Chadha For Bollywood-Inspired Animated Musical
The film will tell the story of a young elephant from the jungles of Kerala who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer.
Aardman Swaps Plasticine For Felt In ‘Robin Robin’ Teaser (Watch)
The Netflix holiday special is directed by Aardman newcomers Dan Ojari and Mikey Please.
Aardman Working On First Preschool Series In Over A Decade
“The Very Small Creatures” will incorporate the British studio’s signature plasticine-puppet stop motion.
The Animation That Changed Me: Elaine Bogan on ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’
The show “reminds me of just how profound an impact animation can have on a young mind,” says Bogan.
The Animation That Changed Me: Nick Park on ‘Pogles’ Wood’
“There was a magical quality in it: it’s more like little dolls that were coming to life,” says Park of the classic British stop-motion series.
Oscar Animation Analysis: Predictable Features, Surprising Shorts, Low-Key VFX
The 93rd Academy Awards will be presented on April 25.
How Wallace And Gromit Transitioned To Augmented Reality For ‘The Big Fix Up’ (Interview)
The British inventor-and-dog duo’s first ar adventure is due to launch in mid-January.
Netflix Unveils 2021 Animated Film Slate, Including Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Wish Dragon’ And Two Aardman Specials
The streaming platform has announced five features, two specials, and one limited series for the next 12 months.
Aardman And Bandai Namco Partner To Develop Original Interactive IP
The two entertainment giants will team up to “create stories tailored for current and future platforms.”
‘Chicken Run’ Actress Julia Sawalha Dismissed From The Sequel, Accuses Producers Of “Ageism”
“To say I am devastated and furious would be an understatement,” said Sawalha in a statement.
Netflix Will Release Aardman’s ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Worldwide
That’s another feather in the streamer’s cap…
Annecy Preview: 6 Highlights From This Year’s Virtual Program
For less than $17, experience the first virtual edition of the famous Annecy festival.
