Nick Park

Jennifer Lee, Henry Selick and Dean DeBlois Headline Annecy 2020 Masterclass Program

Bruno Coulais, Chris Buck, Ron Clements, John Musker, Nick Park and Eric Darnell join a host of industry leaders headlining online festival’s selection of WIP, PREVIEW and Making Of presentations, running June 15-30.

SVOD ANIMATIONWorld

One Giant Leap for Sheepkind: ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’

Launching today on Netflix, Aardman’s woolly pranksters go interstellar in a cheeky sci-fi sequel to the studio’s 2015 stop-motion hit, ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie.’

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Books ANIMATIONWorld

Book Review: On Animation: The Director’s Perspective Volumes 1 and 2

Bill Kroyer, Tom Sito and Ron Diamond’s expansive anthology is an intimate and comprehensive record of firsthand experiences from a ‘Who’s Who’ of top industry directors.

In 2D, 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Reviews, Stop-Motion, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

VOD Headline News

Wallace & Gromit Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Re-Release of ‘The Complete Collection’

Coming October 21 on DVD and Blu-ray, the short film collection allows fans to relive the timeless and quintessentially British humor of Wallace and his four-legged companion.

In 2D, Business, Home Entertainment, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

People Headline News

Sean Clarke Taking the Helm at Aardman

On heels of studio’s recent transition to employee ownership, co-founder Dave Sproxton stepping down after 43 years as Managing Director.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Aardman Headline News

WATCH: StudioCanal Drops First Full Trailer for Aardman’s ‘Farmageddon’

Aardman’s new out-of-this-world animated feature ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ arrives in the U.S. on December 13.

In Business, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Aardman Headline News

TRAILER: StudioCanal Drops First Teaser for Aardman’s ‘Farmageddon’

It’s close encounters of the herd kind in the first official teaser trailer for Aardman’s new out-of-this-world animated feature, ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon.’

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Aardman ANIMATIONWorld

Nick Park Stays True to His Early Style in ‘Early Man’

Four-time Oscar winner maximizes more organic, stone-age look with targeted CG and no 3D printing on Aardman Animations’ Annie Award-nominated stop-motion feature.

In 3D, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Aardman Headline News

Aardman Employees To Receive 75% Ownership Stake

Aardman Animations founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton transfer ownership of the famed Bristol-U.K. stop-motion studio to employees in a bid to retain its independent status.

In Business, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

SPARK ANIMATION Headline News

Aardman’s Nick Park To be Honored at SPARK ANIMATION 2018

Four-time Oscar-winning director to receive Lifetime Achievement Award, deliver closing keynote address.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Awards Headline News

Emile Awards to Honor Clare Kitson with 2018 Lotte Reiniger Lifetime Achievement Award

Expanded two-day event including talks, master classes, workshops, exhibitions and screenings, runs December 7 & 8 in Lille, France.

In Awards, People, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: Aardman’s David Sproxton Talks ‘Early Man’ Stop-Motion Production Challenges at FMX 2018

The studio’s co-founder discusses their most recent animated feature, ‘Early Man,’ sharing insights on Oscar-winner Nick Park’s writing and directing process and how more and more CGI is integrated into stop-motion filmmaking.

In 2D, CG, Event, Films, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All

Home Entertainment Blogs

Review: Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ Arrives on Disc

AWN’s resident Miscweant weighs in on the Home Entertainment release of Oscar-winning director Nick Park’s stop-motion football feature.

In Films, Home Entertainment, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Aardman Headline News

Giveaway: Win Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ on Blu-ray!

Oscar-winning director Nick Park’s prehistoric romp available now on Digital and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on May 22.

In Films, Home Entertainment, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Home Entertainment Headline News

Score ‘Early Man’ on Digital May 15, on Disc May 22

Acclaimed stop-motion feature directed by Nick Park features the voices of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams.

In Films, Home Entertainment, Special Features, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

Visual Effects Headline News

axisVFX Blends VFX with Stop Motion for 'Early Man'

Bristol-based VFX outfit delivers effects across 1,350 shots on Nick Park’s most-recent Aardman feature.

In Films, Stop-Motion, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Aardman ANIMATIONWorld

A Team Effort: Bringing Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ to the Big Screen

Animation directors Will Beecher and Merlin Crossingham detail their journey transporting Dug, Hobnob and Goona from the Stone Age to the football stadium.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Aardman Headline News

Gallery Nucleus Event to Present the Making of Aardman’s ‘Early Man’

Aardman animation directors Will Becher and Merlin Crossingham to present ‘The Making of Early Man’ at Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles on February 10th.

In Art, CG, Event, Films, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Films Headline News

BFI Presents a New History of British Animation

Animated Britain Includes the earliest surviving British animated film and a celebration of female animators.

In Art, Event, Films, Places, Short Films, Special Tributes, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Aardman Headline News

WATCH: Lionsgate Unveils New Clips from Aardman’s ‘Early Man’

First solo feature from four-time Oscar-winning director Nick Park pits caveman against caveman in stone-age football comedy adventure arriving in U.S. theatres on February 16th.

In CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Festival Headline News

Oscar Nominee 'Breadwinner' to Kick Off ANIMA Schedule

Features from Japan, China, Korea, North America and Europe to be screened at the acclaimed festival.

In Festival, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe, North America

Aardman ANIMATIONWorld

Why Does Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ Stand Alone in the U.K. Spotlight?

As the venerable British studio releases its seventh feature film, co-founder Dave Sproxton begs the question of why his country lags behind in animated feature film production.

In 2D, CG, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

Aardman ANIMATIONWorld

Nick Park Goes Neanderthal in Aardman’s ‘Early Man’

Four-time Oscar-winner’s first solo-directed feature pits caveman against caveman in a stone-age football comedy adventure.

In CG, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

Aardman Headline News

Meet Dug & Hognob in New Trailer for Nick Park’s ‘Early Man’

Stop-motion animated feature from the Oscar-winning creators of ‘Wallace & Gromit’ and ‘Shaun the Sheep’ arrives in theaters on February 16th.

In Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Aardman Headline News

New Trailer & Poster Arrive for Nick Park’s ‘Early Man’

New trailer pits the Stone Age against the Bronze Age in the forthcoming stop-motion feature from the Oscar-winning creators of ‘Wallace & Gromit’ and ‘Shaun the Sheep.’