“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 Wallace and Gromit’s spin-off has landed a brand new film Credit: AP 4 Shaun the Sheep has landed”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
However, for fans hoping to see Wallace and Gromit following the success of their Christmas flick, Vengeance Most Fowl, they will be left disappointed.
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Wallace and Gromit’s spin-off has landed a brand new filmCredit: AP
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Shaun the Sheep has landed a third movieCredit: PAShaun 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.”
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.
- 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.
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Fans will see Shaun get up to Halloween mischiefCredit: Alamy
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The film is set to delight fansCredit: Handout