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The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic Wallace and Gromit character lands spin-off movie – but there's a catch
AN Iconic Wallace and Gromit spin-off character has landed another spin-off movie. However, for fans hoping to see Wallace and Gromit following the success of their Christmas flick, Vengeance Most Fowl, they will be left disappointed. 4 Shaun the Sheep has landed his THIRD movie but there will be no appearances from the much-loved Wallace and Gromit. Aardman Animation has confirmed that Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, is in the works for release this Halloween. The movie will be produced in association with StudioCanal with Sky on board as UK distributor. Teasers for the flick reveal that the residents of Messy Bottom will be looking forward to a spooky and fun-filled Halloween but the clumsy Farmer soon wreaks havoc and trashes the beloved pumpkin patch. Shaun will then try to help and will don his best mad scientist hat to come up with a solution. But things are sure to go awry when Shaun is involved. When things spiral, a wild beast will soon be roaming around the woodlands. Sarah Cox, the chief creative director at Aardman, said of the new flick: 'Shaun the Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world. 'In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure. "Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast on the loose in Mossy Bottom – all delivered with the Flock's trademark joyous comedy.' The previous instalment's director Steve Cox will be back to direct the movie. StudioCanal's Anna Marsh and Ron Halpern added: 'We have taken such pride in establishing Shaun the Sheep and the flock as a cinematic must for audiences across the globe and in this – our third feature film in the franchise – we have a tantalising seasonal hook in Halloween with thrills, spills, surprises, a touch of science and characters old and new. "We cannot wait to reveal more of this highly anticipated family treat in the coming months. "It's a genuine pleasure to be back in partnership with Aardman for Shaun's very welcome return to the big screen.' Wallace and Gromit: Films and TV Series Beloved animated characters Wallace and Gromit made their first appearance in 1989. Over the following decades, they have become ingrained in popular culture and have won prestigious awards. Let's take a look at their extensive filmography. Films A Grand Day Out (1989): The pair's very first adventure, a short film which premiered at an animation festival in Bristol. It was broadcast on Channel 4 on Christmas Day 1990. It was also the first time that Last of the Summer Wine actor Peter Sallis voiced Wallace. The Wrong Trousers (1993): This second short film premiered in 1993 and introduced the villain Feathers McGraw. It won the Academy Award for Best Short Film. A Close Shave (1995): The duo's third short film which also featured the debut of Shaun, the future title character of Shaun the Sheep. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005): The first feature-length Wallace and Gromit film, which featured the voices of Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Peter Kay alongside that of Peter Sallis as Wallace. This film's critical acclaim included winning a number of awards, namely the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008): The fourth Wallace and Gromit short film. This was a murder mystery which starred Peter Sallis, Ben Whitehead, Sally Lindsay and Geraldine McEwan. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024): The second feature length Wallace and Gromit film. It features the return of Feathers McGraw and is also the first full film performance for Ben Whitehead as Wallace. He previously shared the role with Peter Sallis in A Matter of Loaf and Death. TV series Wallace and Gromit's Cracking Contraptions (2002): A series of ten stop-motion animation shorts of approximately one to three minutes each. All ten shorts were aired on BBC One. Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention (2010): A science-themed miniseries and Peter Sallis' last acting project before his retirement. Sallis died in 2017, at the age of 96. 4 4
The Guardian
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Aardman announces third Shaun the Sheep movie: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
A Halloween-themed third Shaun the Sheep film is in the works from Aardman Animations, following hot on the heels of the success of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. 'Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast,' said Sarah Cox, chief creative director of Aardman, about the film, which launches international sales via studio StudioCanal at Cannes next week, but has already been acquired by Sky for UK distribution. 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy farmer trashes the flock's beloved pumpkin patch!' runs a synopsis for the film. 'When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control … With the farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.' Shaun the Sheep and some of his flock first appeared in the 1995 Wallace & Gromit film A Close Shave. Six TV series have followed – with a seventh reportedly due later this year – as well as a spin-off show for pre-schoolers, Timmy Time. The two big-screen outings, 2015's The Shaun the Sheep Movie and 2019's A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon were both considerable hits, with the first in particular also attracting glowing reviews. Even more than Wallace & Gromit or Aardman's other key property, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep has been a massive international export, thanks to the absence of dialogue and the easily comprehensible family dynamics. The TV show is broadcast in more than 170 territories worldwide, and there is a Shaun the Sheep theme park in Japan. Nick Park will serve as one of the executive producers of the new film, while the writers and directors are graduates of the likes of Vengeance Most Fowl, The Shaun the Sheep Movie and Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. Halloween is a frequent touchstone for Aardman, which used it as the setting for 2005's Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. One of the most recent episodes of Shaun the Sheep, Pumpkin Peril, sees the flock trying to save the farmer's prized patch from a ghostly monster which devours them at night – and turns out to be some enthusiastic snails. 'Shaun the Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world. In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure,' said Cox As well as winning two Baftas and being nominated for an Oscar, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl broke festive viewing records, after debuting on BBC One on Christmas Day, and on Netflix shortly after.
