Studio highlights: cool collabs, red carpet moments, and inspiring stories
Welcome back to The Aardman Edit, a monthly pick of studio news, behind the scenes content, interviews and opinions from our talented people.
?? Double BAFTA win for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl took home two awards at last weekend's BAFTA Film Awards in the Animated Film and Children's & Family categories. Read more.
?? Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl nominated at the Oscars?
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl has been nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards? which take place on Sunday 2nd March in Los Angeles.
Directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham said: “We are immensely honoured that our film has been nominated for an Academy Award, and it is especially meaningful to receive this recognition from our peers around the world. This nomination is a testament to the enduring love for Wallace & Gromit, as well as the incredible talent and hard work of our entire team, in the UK and beyond.”
?? Aardman and Lush collaborate on Shaun the Sheep range
Good n-ewes! We've collaborated with LUSH on a brand new range featuring Shaun the Sheep and the Flock. Read more.
?? Spotlight Series: Deborah Ihonor - Trainee Junior VFX Artist
This week, we're shining the spotlight on Trainee Junior VFX Artist, Deborah Ihonor who shares how the experience gained during her traineeship - and the creative energy at Aardman - is fueling her career aspirations. Read here.
? Aardman strengthens commitment to Licensing business with key hires and promotions
Aardman has announced a new strategic focus on its Licensing business. The new strategy and structure, spearheaded by Executive Commercial & Brand Director Emma Hardie , is a key part of Aardman’s Brand and Licensing division’s plans to maximise the impact and value of the studio’s IP around the world. Read more.
? Aardman builds Brand and Licensing team with two senior hires
Aardman has announced the appointment of Kenny England in the newly created role of Director of Digital, Social, and Communities, and Amy Pearson as Director of Marketing. Read more.
?? Nicer Tuesdays
It's Nice That 's 'Nicer Tuesdays' audience were treated to a behind the scenes look at Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl in a special Q&A with Animation Supervisor Will Becher . Catch up with the conversation above.
?? Aardman at LEAD 2025
Earlier this month we look part in LEAD 2025, the Advertising Association's annual industry summit. Director and Designer Gavin Strange gave a talk on the Power of Creativity, which was followed by a Q&A with Senior Business Development Manager Lydia Gough and journalist Samira Ahmed.
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