In pictures: The 2025 Academy Awards
From left, Nick Park, Richard Beek and Merlin Crossingham hold "Wallace & Gromit" figurines before the show. Park and Crossingham directed "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl," which was nominated for best animated feature. Beek produced the film.
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Lu Dort backs up NBA All-Defensive honor as OKC Thunder takes down Timberwolves in Game 2
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