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BBC News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC and Aardman launch new series of Shaun the Sheep as beloved character celebrates 30-year anniversary
Produced by multi-award-winning independent studio Aardman, Shaun the Sheep is back for a side-splitting new series of the stop motion animation, with more madcap adventures from Shaun and the flock. The family favourite launches with a double episode 'Shirleyverse' on CBBC and BBC One at 3.30pm on Saturday 24 May, a heartwarming tale about learning to value a friend. Everything Shaun knows and loves comes into question, when he impulsively wishes away his pal Bitzer the dog. The new series is available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Saturday 24 May. Now in its seventh series, Shaun the Sheep follows the exploits of Shaun, the long-suffering, loyal sheepdog Bitzer and the flock at Mossy Bottom Farm. It features classic Shaun the Sheep scenarios – relatable, everyday situations with a rural twist – spun into comedy gold by the flock. Vocal effects are by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher (Shaun the Sheep, Timmy, the Pigs and Mowermouth) and comedian and actor John Sparkes (Farmer, Bitzer and Bitzer's Dad), with a theme tune sung by Vic Reeves. Director of BBC Children's & Education, Patricia Hidalgo, says: 'We're so proud of our longstanding relationship with Aardman, supporting British animation and bringing families more Shaun the Sheep adventures. As you would expect, the new episodes are brilliantly characterised and full of British humour, as we celebrate this very special anniversary year by bringing audiences together to be entertained by Shaun and his pals.' Chief Creative Director at Aardman, Sarah Cox adds: 'It's a real joy to be marking Shaun the Sheep's 30th anniversary with brand-new episodes on the BBC — our longtime creative partner. This new series continues to celebrate Shaun and the flock's unique blend of warm and witty mischief through visual storytelling that aims to entertain all ages.' In celebration of the anniversary and as part of the special TV event, BBC One and CBBC will also air Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, Aardman's Academy Award-winning film which first introduced the character Shaun the Sheep to audiences in 1995 (3pm, Saturday 24 May, BBC One and CBBC). The Shaun the Sheep double episode at 3.30pm is followed on BBC One by the most recent Wallace & Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl (3.45pm, Saturday 24 May, BBC One) which became the most-watched programme in the UK over Christmas, demonstrating the appetite for British storytelling and the love for these iconic characters. On CBBC, viewers can watch the brand-new double episode (3.30pm, Saturday 24 May) followed by Shaun the Sheep back-to-back episodes (3.45pm) and Shaun the Sheep Movie (5.00pm). The new series is available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday 24 May and more episodes will air at 7am weekdays from Monday 26 May on CBBC. Shaun the Sheep series 7 was commissioned by Director of BBC Children's & Education, Patricia Hidalgo and Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Commissioning and Acquisitions 7+. Lucy Pryke is the Commissioning Executive for BBC Children's. WDR Germany is co-producer of the series. The show, which was originally created by Richard Starzak, is delivered by a stellar Aardman team, directed by Seamus Malone (Lloyd of the Flies) and produced by Danny Gallagher (Robin Robin) with Jacqueline White as Senior Producer/Executive Producer and Carla Shelley and Sarah Cox as Studio Executive Producers. Watch Shaun the Sheep on BBC iPlayer HH
Gizmodo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
DC's Clayface Movie Is Going Through a Surprising Re-Sculpt
Plus, the Practical Magic sequel gets a release date. Shaun the Sheep tackles Halloween monsters in his latest movie. Final Destination: Bloodlines is really excited to set old people on fire. Plus, get a look at Al Pacino and Dan Stevens' supernatural team-up in The Ritual. Spoilers, away! Clayface According to a new report from The Wrap, screenwriter Hossein Amini (Drive, Obi-Wan Kenobi) has been hired to rewrite Mike Flanagan's Clayface script at DC Studios. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Deadline reports a third Shaun the Sheep movie is now in development at Aardman titled The Beast of Mossy. The sequel sees 'the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween, until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch. When Shaun turns to Mad Scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control as The Farmer goes missing and a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham.' Pig Hill Deadline also reports Rainey Qualley, Shane West, Shiloh Fernandez and R.A. Mihailoff are attached to star in Pig Hill, 'a supernatural horror feature' from Willy's Wonderland director, Kevin Lewis. Based on Nancy Williams's 2019 novel Pig, the story concerns Carrie (Qualley),' a girl haunted by the mysterious disappearances of women in her small town [who] becomes embroiled in a dark tale of family betrayal. As she investigates the folklore surrounding the so-called 'pig people,' she uncovers a terrifying truth about her own brother, Chris (Fernandez), who has been has been hiding a sinister past since childhood. As she fights for survival in a twisted game of cat and mouse, Carrie and her friend Andy (West) realize that the legends of Pig Hill are rooted in a gruesome reality, ultimately leading to a violent confrontation that reveals the depths of madness and the lengths Carrie will go to reclaim her life.' The Creep Screen Daily reports Christopher Smith will direct a remake of his own 2004 film, Creep, starring Jasmine Jobson, Andy Nyman and rapper Aitch. 'Set in London's shadowy underground,' the new version follows 'a struggling artist (Jobson) forced to return to her criminal drug-running past.' Nyman isa said to play 'a captive well-versed in Creep's nefarious behavior,' while Aitch plays Natter G, 'a famous drill rapper with natural survival instincts.' Practical Magic 2 Practical Magic 2 is now scheduled for a September 18, 2026 theatrical release date, according to Bloody-Disgusting. Final Destination: Bloodlines During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Final Destination: Bloodlines co-director Zach Lipovsky revealed 71-year-old stunt performer Yvette Ferguson came out of retirement to be set on fire in the film, making her the oldest person to ever be set ablaze on celluloid. We lit so many different people on fire, including breaking the world record for oldest person on fire with Yvette Ferguson, who did that full body burn in the silver dress. That was the oldest person ever on fire, on camera. Meanwhile, a new featurette encourages you to see Bloodlines in IMAX. In the words of producer Craig Perry, 'when the aspect ratio changes, you know death is coming!' The Long Walk Vanity Fair has the first images from Francis Lawrence's film adaptation of Stephen King's The Longest Walk. Click through to see the rest. The Conjuring: Last Rites Entertainment Weekly additionally has the first images from The Conjuring: Last Rites. More at the link. The Ritual Finally, Al Pacino and Dan Stevens team-up to perform an exorcism in the trailer for The Ritual.
