As an American, I’m so happy that they pulled away from Hollywood and decided to focus on their own unique sense of British humor. We need more than one type of “voice” in the world we live in. Thanks for bringing happiness to so many people worldwide.

@thewingedpotato6463

2 жыл бұрын

Reported for being against the current narrative. Enjoy being cancelled. (I agree and this is a joke)

@loriefutrell8264

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Well said! I'm an American too but I grew up watching a ton of British cartoons,movies,reading British books,etc. due to my parents' heritage and I loved shows like Wallace & Gromit--everything tended to be so well written and entertaining. Exciting that a new movie's coming!

@Ben_Ramirez19

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100 percent. The British culture and humour is very unique and no one else has a sense of humour like it. While it would have done great thing for the company's global recognition to sign on with Dreamworks, its best to keep Aardman as its own company, so we can say that we have a staple animation company of pop culture to call our own

@nathancruz9172

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@TheImaginator972

2 жыл бұрын

You said it and I'm American too, I'm glad that Aardman has partway from DreamWorks because they wanted to tell their British stories without an American animation studio forcing them to follow their Shrek formula Style.

I grew up watching Wallace and Gromit, hearing that it’s getting another movie is music to my ears

@mlgprankster1861

2 жыл бұрын

Still feels weird without the original voice actor may he rest in peace

@flowerpetals1396

2 жыл бұрын

Let's hope it's clay and not computer graphics. I like the clay models, so much skill and patients go into them.

@joelikespotatoes8321

2 жыл бұрын

YEAAAAAAAAH

@taqresu5865

2 жыл бұрын

@@flowerpetals1396 I think their only CG film was Flushed Away, and that's because they could work with Claymation water when water is present in almost every scene.

@taqresu5865

2 жыл бұрын

@@flowerpetals1396 Nvm, there was another CG film. But regardless, Aardman doesn't appear to be going down the CG route.

The brow ridge of Gromit is one of the masterpieces of animation. When you can express the full range of emotion just through the eyes and brow,well,that’s just perfection.❤️

@edhoughton2609

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's a great skill for animators. Manny the Mammoth is close in the Ice Age movies, but I think Gromit is ahead of even him. :)

Even as a kid I tried to make my own little “Claymation” movies inspired by Aardman. This is my childhood.

@theflashboy9360

2 жыл бұрын

same, I used either a digital camera or a cell phone to take the photos and I used my toys or created my own dolls using all kinds of materials such as plasticine or copper wire

@DIASTCartoons

2 жыл бұрын

You're not alone. That was how I got into animating. I found brick films (AKA lego animations) boring to make because I couldn't shape the characters into my own liking. Claymation was a cool style to work with until it was expensive to constantly replace clay that got mixed up by a younger sibling because he thought modelling clay functioned the same way as Play Doh. 😑 I moved to rig based/flash animation when I entered high school, but still like to do stop motion occasionally.

@roundduck8727

2 жыл бұрын

growing up i would watch walace and gromit with my grandma

@iamthemeguyhere

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@TheImaginator972

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding when I was little I used to make Wallace And Gromit and Rocky and Ginger out of clay during my childhood back in the 2000s.

I love Aardman so much, nothing comes close to their level.

@lockedathome2371

2 жыл бұрын

Pat and Mat

@johnathanrice4207

2 жыл бұрын

WALLACE AND GROMIT

@WelshFiremanSam

2 жыл бұрын

I love Aardman too man

@WelshFiremanSam

2 жыл бұрын

Rex the runt

@TheCartoonMaster1969

2 жыл бұрын

List of wallace's and gromit's new jobs for the 22 new movies 1) wallace's plumbing shope . Freddy krueger 2) camp wallace's free super donut free shope with glaze only . Jason voorhees 3) wallace and gromit's puzzle shop for 399.99$$ . Pinhead 4) wallace's and the free children's game palooza store . Jigsaw 5) wallace and gromit's comic book shop buy it everything grand opening . Thanos 6) wallace's store with pop up books for kids and teens . Babadook 7) wallace and gromit's comic book shop buy it everything you are the best guy grand reopening . John wick 8) mcwallace's free fast food all you can eat burgers fries sodas mcwalnuggets and ice cream sundaes . Pennywise 9) wallace and gromit's halloween party costume shoppe . Michael myers 10) wallace's chili restaurant and gas station + a free market/wifi bathroom only . Leatherface 11) wallace and gromit's super free cracking in a jiggyity jig toy store grand opening . Annabelle 12) wallace's free fish chips peas and gravy shoppe . The megalodon shark 13) wallace and gromit's super free cracking in a jiggyity jig toy store grand reopening . Chucky 14) wallace and gromit's comic book shop buy it everything and you are the best guy in the world and be happy grand rereopening . Spider man 15) wallace's free crypto coin palace . Xenomorph 16) wallace and gromit's video game shoppe . Sonic.exe 17) wallace's free pizza partyierea . Freddy bonnie chica foxy and golden freddy 18) wallace and gromit's cartoon studio palace . Glitched corrupted finn shaggy bugs fred flintston joe jetson mordecai and spongebob List of returning characthers 1) mr paneer 2) miss plitt 3) major crum 4) mrs gabberley 5) constable dibbins 6) mr nutter 7) duncan 8) monty muzzle 9) mrs mouch 10) reggie or regge 11) victor 12) lady tuddington New characthers Mario paneer the father of mr panner aka mr jason panner Pamela plitt the mother of miss plitt General crummer major crum's major general in world war 1 Lisa gabberley the son of miss gabberley Chief gillbert dibbins the chief of constable dibbins Luigi gerhinatto the italian pizza chef and he is friends with duncan and constable dibbins Scott plumberblowwery he was the brother of duncan plumberblowwery Charlie muzzle the son of monty muzzle but is in jail with monty muzzle The all new Wallace and gromit movie coming in 2023-2024

"Something inside you just says, I don't trust this penguin" Words to live by

@DuckStrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you never know if the penguin is strange m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGSeqNGGqpfHZ6w.html

@caroconga

Жыл бұрын

🤣

I respect y'all for still sticking with claymation while almost every other show switched to CGI (cough cough, Bob the Builder). It may be tedious, but it genuinely feels like everyone at Aardman put their heart and soul into each scene. Thank you for so many years of joy and entertainment.

@mattm9204

11 ай бұрын

Don't forget fireman sam or postman pat

@user-lc9vo1xp8d

10 ай бұрын

Flushed Away was CGI

@kerryh3833

10 ай бұрын

I saw the "new" bob the builder just yesterday! Before that my young son had seen older ones on dvd so even he was confused they looked different

@LMB222

8 ай бұрын

Bob The Builder is not art. There's no reason not to turn it into CGI.

@y4g3r44

8 ай бұрын

I believe the most recent Chicken Coop Escape (can't remember the name but the original was super funny) is CGI and not claymation. It's coming soon on Netflix.

As an American (hopefully not a stupid one), I love the Aardman films for their crisp Britishness. They wouldn't be the same without that.

@LeDank

2 жыл бұрын

I'm American and really appreciate that too. Definitely taught me a lot about British culture as a kid and sparked a lifetime affinity for it.

@Mario87456

Жыл бұрын

Still though it would be interesting to see their take on a story set in the America. Not that there is anything wrong with most of their work being set in Britain (I grew up watching a lot of their stuff like Wallace and Gromit) it’s just interesting seeing non American companies takes on America. (Chicken Run as far as I know is their only work to feature anything American which is Rocky the Rooster in Chicken Run)

@SamanKumara-my8qm

Жыл бұрын

Lmr

@SamanKumara-my8qm

Жыл бұрын

@@LeDankmr mm

@CentralScotlandBusesYT

Жыл бұрын

If Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Peter Sallis, & Nick Park Were All From Somewhere Like Michigan Or New York, I Don’t Think Anyone Would’ve Taken As Much Notice.

Wallace and Gromit is just one of the most likeable works in modern media. I don't know anyone who dislikes it, regardless of what country they're from, what language they speak, or age they are. Even if you're not a fan, it's still just so strangely pleasant.

I know the milestone date isn't until April 2022, but here is an early message to say "Happy 50th Anniversary Aardman".

@constancemiller3753

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary Aardman!🧀🚀🐓

@RoseSupreme

2 жыл бұрын

Wow... 50?! Since 1972?!

@HattieMcDanielonaMoon

2 жыл бұрын

It's "here", not "hear".

@unstoppableExodia

2 жыл бұрын

@@HattieMcDanielonaMoon oh I don’t think he can here you, mate

@Tulf42

2 жыл бұрын

@@HattieMcDanielonaMoon Thanks for pointing that out. I blame the terrible prediction text on my phone for that. 😅

God that fire must have been utterly heart-breaking for them, well done to Aardman for keeping up the momentum and carrying on!

@9386AliG

2 жыл бұрын

Like a phoenix, they rose from the ashes.

@Bombsbombsbombs

2 жыл бұрын

@@9386AliG but literally

I stumbled on Shaun the Sheep quite by accident when I was in my 40's and I was hooked. It was on in my country at about 4:15 am and I got up just to watch it. I've always loved GOOD animation and even as a small child knew the difference.

As a young mexican, i grew with not supervised internet at all, i used to spend all my time watching stop motion animations and Wallace and Grommit were always on my top list... Much love and thank you for everything

Many of us Canadians enjoy Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep etc. The humour is wonderful. Thank-you to these talented people.

Ah yes, I remember reading in the news of the fire at Aardman. It greatly saddened me. I was on an online forum later that year talking about "Flushed Away", and some of my friends told me they were disappointed that it was going to be CGI animation, and they probably wouldn't bother to see it. So I told them about the fire, and why it was vitally necessary that they continue to support Aardman. I'm happy to see the studio still doing well, though yes, I was grieved to hear of Peter's passing. Alas, time marches on, and change is something we must all face up to, and decide how we will accommodate it. Keep up the lovely work!

@MrJoeyWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

But "change" in this sense meant throwing away the thing that made them special. They can emulate it very well but emulation doesn't change it from not being the real thing.

@2LaneTraveler

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJoeyWheeler In this case, the change made it possible for them to rebuild capital, so they could continue making stop-motion animation. If they had not bitten the CGI bullet, however briefly, the fire may have very well put them out of business altogether. I believe that Aardman is committed to keeping the art of stop motion animation alive. They just need enough revenue in the coffers to do so. It is a very labor intensive process, by skilled artisans, and that makes it expensive.

@brera2434

2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Bristol at the time and I remember an interview with Wallace and Gromit in the local newspaper - both scorched, sitting on a scorched sofa ❤️, about the fire at their warehouse. I regret to this day that I didn't keep it. It was brilliant!

@simonmorse417

2 жыл бұрын

@@brera2434 I worked nearby and remember coming back to my car and it was covered in aardman ash. 😟 Luckily a lot of the Were-rabbit sets and characters were on display at an exhibition at the time and therefore survived.

@jamesderiven1843

2 жыл бұрын

​@@2LaneTraveler I had to check if Flushed Away made any money, and the consensus seems to be 'not really,' so if it did net them any capital, it wasn't much.

What really made the first reveal of Feathers McGraw so scary was that stop. He stops for half a second then turns very abruptly and it is so effective at intimidating both Gromit and the audience

Stop motion always looks so gorgeous and oozes with character in a way that I haven't seen achieved by mass-produced GCI animation. It's really special that these types of productions are around, considering the nature and competitiveness of the industry

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't understand how people hate Stop Motion, and prefer computer animation. They actually say that the stop motion has no soul and the CGI does. Which I've seen very souless 3d animation. Goat Story, anyone?

@DannyMB24

2 жыл бұрын

True 100%, and I especially love Aardman and Laika. These both are the best stop-motion animation studios in the market today.

@taqresu5865

2 жыл бұрын

Well part of the reason it looks so good is because it's mostly practical with physical environments, characters, effects, and lighting. You can see an excellent comparison when you look at how Flushed Away turned out. It's the same style and Studio, but working with water for the vast majority of the film simply wasn't feasible so they created the film entirely in CGI.

2 жыл бұрын

I am not saying 3D is bad or anything. I am just saying people shouldn't knock Stop Motion for being uncanny. Until I see a CGI Mouth that doesn't make me feel uncomfortable. I'll say CGI is more creepy than Stop Motion. At least with Stop Motion the movement of the mouth fits the rest of the animation.

@magical571

2 жыл бұрын

@ what? I'm confused. Do those people who HATE stop motion exist?

Clay animation is a bit like a magic trick. But unlike a "normal" magic trick, this one stays amazing even after you are shown how it is done.

@followtheboat

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment 👍

@DataLal

Жыл бұрын

Oh I dunno, some magic tricks I've learned the secret to, and they're still bloody amazing feats to me. But I get what you mean because claymation still boggles my mind as to how it's done, even if the process is simple in concept.

@TSIRKLAND

Жыл бұрын

I agree! And I would go even further: It's even more magical, knowing how it's done! If a hand magician shows you how they palm a coin, or drop a card in their pocket, it's somehow less amazing. Impressive the practice it takes, but not as "magical." When you watch any form of animation, it looks so seamless and life-like. It's very easy to take for granted, like any actor on stage or screen. But when you consider how drawn animation is created one drawing at a time, it's amazing. When you consider stop-motion, there is no room for error! You can't just re-draw a frame; there is literally an entire set and multiple characters, each doing their own thing, and every single frame has to be captured in-camera! I'm into puppetry, and bringing inanimate bits of fabric and plastic to life is what I do. But it's in real time; the voice and the action happens because I tell my body to do it, through this puppet character. It moves at the speed of my own thoughts, just like when I'm acting as a human person. The laws of physics affect me and my puppet in real time, and all of my acting instincts are translated, even the tiny subconscious ones. But animation is acting taken to an EXTREME slow motion, and each and every single twitch, eyebrow lift, finger movement, is pre-planned and executed one 24th of a second at a time. It is simply amazing. Knowing how it is done makes it even MORE magical, IMHO.

@willmfrank

Жыл бұрын

@Chase Studios We'll check back with you in about five years...😉

@soniatriana9091

Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly stated!!!!!

When this first was released on Netflix, I loved this and how it was behind the scenes and how they created the characters. This became one of my favorite documentaries.

@Outcast_productions55

Жыл бұрын

Same, I watched it so many times until it was removed from netflix

Those Wallace and Gromit shorts mean so much to me. I was left fascinated when I discovered them when I was a kid. It was difficult to find a good quality copy in Spain during those years, but I was lucky and I rewatched the original trilogy of shorts so many times. I was inspired enough to attempt making my own shorts based on their style. So difficult, but so fun at the same time! That's how I started to see what I wanted to do with my life, and now, 12 years later, I'm a Filmmaking graduate! It was also awesome when I had the chance to see and enter (without an appointment hahaha) the building of Aardman in Bristol, during my first Uni year. Just a curious, shameless kid making a dream come true, sorry for that!

The first time I watched an Aardman cartoon I was 7. I'm 19 now and their cartoons still amaze me. What amazes me the most is how they manage to get so many expressions and feelings into some of their characters without them speaking a single word. I recently watched every single season of Shaun the Sheep and both of the movies and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Stop motion truly is an artform. This studio is on a whole other level.

@LMB222

8 ай бұрын

I was 20 when I saw The Wrong Trousers. I still love them at 49.

@vernalc2449

7 ай бұрын

VERY woke sentiments! And VERY true!

I spent this whole hour smiling ear to ear and crying tears of joy throughout. Just incredible to watch and see all the effort, talent and love that goes into this and to hear from so many actors, directors and animators that just love what they do.

There is something so charming, charismatic, and quintesentially British about Aardman. You watch one of their productions and you feel at ease, and comfortable. And then when you learn their history, and see that they are still enduring to this day, you feel proud to british

@gracekim25

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Aardman makes me proud to be British 😊

Aardman is a company, that does not behave like a company. A movie studio, that does not behave like a studio. What we have here, is something special, something that we should be all proud of and celebrate. This is my childhood, my teenhood and now my adult life and I now have the pleasure of watching these wonderful shows, with my children who love them just as much as I do. :)

I grew up watching Chicken Run, Flushed Away, Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Arthur Christmas can’t wait to see what the future holds for Aardman studios!

@gerryfuss4302

6 ай бұрын

Same

To me, Pixar and Aardman were revolutionaries in their own right in terms of types of animation. Pixar-3D animation and Aardman-claymation. That's my opinion.

@sonicluffypucca96

2 жыл бұрын

That's a lovely comparison. Even the artstyle of Pixar's most recent film Luca was in part a tribute to Aardman.

@brianmiller1077

2 жыл бұрын

And Laika for non-clay stop motion.

@TheImaginator972

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right, I was surprise Pixar were so inspired by Aardman too because last year even today I often compare both Chicken Run and Toy Story 3 together.

@kadenator05

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder what they’re going to do next

@TheSmart-CasualGamer

Жыл бұрын

Well, the same thing is basically said in here!

Aardman's existence means there's still good in the world. True craftsmanship. Stay in Bristol, stay true to yourselves.

The scene where Gromit slowly reaches to lock the van door in Curse of the Warerabbit was genius.

God Anne Reid keeping that picture saying that it’s one of her treasures is so heartwarming 😭

This is a great documentary. I really can’t wait for the next Wallace and Gromit film.

@the_criminal_mastermind

2 жыл бұрын

I'm making a pretty funny Wallace and Gromit YTP coming out soon

@michaelanguiano5528

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too but I think it's kinda not be the same since we lost peter Sallis he voice wallace and he passed away 2017 😔

@skinner219

2 жыл бұрын

@@joannedowell3194 They are making another Wallace and Gromit film. They announced it. It will be out in 2024. This is the plot: When Wallace’s “Smart Gnome” develops a mind of its own, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master…or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

@joannedowell3194

2 жыл бұрын

@@skinner219 Oh Right I Didn’t Know,It Will Be Weird Hearing Ben Whitehead Instead Of Wallace But I Guess I’ll Just See How It Goes

@gracekim25

2 жыл бұрын

@@skinner219 cool

Me and my lover of 33 1/2 years loved Wallace and Grommet. He passed 4 years ago from a stroke. This video brought back many happy memories. Thanks!

Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit were staples of my childhood, my grandfather introduced me to both when I was a young lad, unfortunately my grandfather passed recently, but hearing Wallace and Gromit’ sand Chicken Run’s theme tunes, gives me happy memories with him and sends me back to my youth. I’m happy Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit are getting another movie Thank you Aardman, you made so many peoples childhoods, geniuses ❤️❤️

I watched this on Netflix last year and absolutely loved it, Wallace and Gromit was my first introduction to Stop Motion animation. Happy 50th Anniversary Aardman! 😁

@FA2012YT

2 жыл бұрын

But I Watched A Bit Of This On BBC Four

@michaelsheehan8075

2 жыл бұрын

I watched this on Netflix too. But when I watched it on Netflix the music playing in the background that we hear at the beginning of this sounded different then the music that we hear at the beginning of this video that was published on KZread. The music that I hear at the beginning of this video dose not sound the same as it did when I watched it on Netflix! It`s totally different music! It`s not the same music that I heard when I watched it on Netflix. Speaking of witch when I watched The Wrong trousers on a VHS Gromit`s birthday card was singing Happy Birthday to him. But when I watched The Wrong Trousers on a DVD the birthday card that Gromit got song for he`s a jolly good fellow instead of Happy Birthday. Also when I watched The Wrong Trousers on a VHS I hear music playing as I see Gromit laying on a couch with a blanket on top of him. But when I watched The Wrong Trousers on DVD when I got to the scene with Gromit laying on the couch the music I heard didn`t sound the same as it did when I watched it on a VHS! Oh and it would appear that the music has chanced in here in this video too! Unbelievable!

@michaelsheehan8075

2 жыл бұрын

Oh and the beginning isn't the only scene where the music dose not sound the same as it did when I watched this on Netflix! I don`t know how many scene has music that dose not sound the same as it did when I watched this on Netflix.

@michaelsheehan8075

2 жыл бұрын

Oh and not only dose the music sound different is some scenes of this video but I think there are also scenes in the video that didn`t show when I watched this on Netflix! I think I also see some people in this video that weren't shown at all in the video I watched on Netflix! Oh and also I think the narrator is saying sentences in this video that I didn`t hear her say in the the video of this story when I watched this story on Netflix! Looks like this video is different from the one we saw on Netflix! I even filmed the one on Netflix with my iPhone! I look three videos of it on my iPhone back in 2018 and I still have them on my iPhone today! Oh and I can hear the music that sounds different then the music in the videos I have on my iPhone.

@finelineguy8733

2 жыл бұрын

I watched it on Netflix too

When Peter Sallis died I thought it might be the end for Wallace and Gromit. Peter seemed perfect for the voice of Wallace but his replacement is so good. 👏👏👏👏 all of your characters are brilliant. Shaun the sheep and all the others. Fabulous.

I’m a Canadian who was well into my 30’s before I met Wallace & Gromit, and then more of Aardmann. Anyone who can play pretend can love this work - funny, genuine and touching while being completely fantastical. My partner and I, over-educated nerds, were never more delighted than when we found a new Aardmann production. Thank you for all the happiness you brought and continue to bring. Maybe we can unite a big part of the human population around love for Shaun, Gromit and the gang 🥰

Aardman is more than an animation company... It's a part of our childhood that I hold dear to my heart. I think I have almost every movie on disc, and a lot of the soundtracks. I truly can't wait for Chicken Run 2 and every other new upcoming movie, short, and series. Have a good one everyone!

Wonderful British escapism in plasticine! Chapeaux to all the Ardman team for making our sometimes crazy modern world a better place.

As a fan of Wallace & Gromit I find this documentary about the team behind Aardman interesting to watch. I really admire them for keeping faithful to themselves such as being British with their films and shorts with British humor as how it should be, not be intimidated into being "Americanised" by Hollywood which was what Katzenberg was trying to do when Chicken Run and Curse of the Were-Rabbit was made. You can't do that with Aardman and I want them to remain that way for all time!

It feels so weird hearing Wallace's recent voice as a 16yr old now. I remember watching the were rabbit at a young age. Overall this is nice

@mrbyamile6973

2 жыл бұрын

I was in my mid 20s when Wallace and Grommet first came out, I think the older you get the more you will appreciate these Productions. In my late 20s I was also excited to expose my own children to Wallace and Grommet. My kids are now in there 20s and have a greater appreciation for this art.

As an Aussie 1950s Baby Boomer I grew up with Warner Bros and so on (which I loved) but later in life I discovered the likes of creature comforts and more. I fell in love with Wallace & Grommet. CG is okay but it can never compete with plasticene . Nor should you be anything but Poms. Thank you so much for the entertainment and laughter over so many years.

Ayyyy I’m so happy that you released this for free on KZread! I remember I used to watch this documentary all the time as a kid because I was obsessed on how they were able to do it!

@joevictor53

2 жыл бұрын

As a kid? How old are you? I swear this is just a few years old

@TypicalBricks174

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew you were a fan of aardman

@MrZarewna

2 жыл бұрын

@@joevictor53 This documentary is from 2015.

My dad had the moon, trousers, and close shave, recorded off tv on vhs, when I was about ten years old or so. That penguin was terrifying to me! Had no idea of the Oscars, but it makes sense now. Glad to have these movies as part of my childhood. That train chase had me folded over in laughter just now!

Chicken Run as well as Wallace and Grommet will forever hold my heart as a wonderful memory of laughter with my toddler son and wife while she was still alive.

The first one I saw of their animations was "The Wrong Trousers". I laughed my bloody face off! Especially the part where Gromit lays down the spare track at warp speed on the model railway and he's chasing the penguin. I just about fell over at the wonderful absurdity of it! Absolute classic!

My daughter (1yr old) and i watch "shaun the sheep" together, sometimes before bed, or before a nap... She laughs watching it, and i have come to adore the show. I was no stranger to the Aardman works, been an animation fan my whole life, and to see her enjoy the show fills me with joy. I truly had a "grand night" watching this.

The ruggedness of the clay and animation of the first Wallace and grommit films gives it such character and satisfaction to watch

dont ever stop making stuff, my dudes. you mean so much to so many people, and not to mention your pure animation skill and talent. i mean come on, some people would kill to be able to tell stories like you guys can!

I am sitting here with sore cheeks from the big silly grin that has been on my face for an hour. Ardman, Nick Park and everyone who contributes: Thank you for the joy you bring.

Aardman is amazing. To think I used to love watching Morph and Wallace and Gromit etc and now my 4 year old is loving the same shows. Warms my heart ❤️

As an American I am extremely grateful for these masterpieces, they are pure works of art and innovation for the animator inside us all

Ardman and all its creations are among the few things that make me proud to be British. I credit them greatly with helping to develop my personality as a young lad. You guys are the best the world has to offer as far as I'm concerned!

Great documentary. Well said Terry Gilliam... "Amazed at how beautiful it was because it wasn't computer generated" - 100% agreed

I just love the humour, pathos, skill, storylines and everything. "...streaming live churning from Wensleydale..." I was grinning form ear to ear throughout the video but that line just summed it all up. BRILLIANT. Good, honest British humour.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I remember when I was about 10 or eleven my aunt gave me a wallace and gromit book called wallace and gromit: grand adventures and glorious inventions. That was infact the first book that taught me how to draw gromit. If there's one thing that best describes Aardman is inspiring. Inspiring one to dream the impossible by starting small. And reminding one to have a good laugh every now and then.

It blows my mind how a stop motion animation company can be soooo good at physical comedy.

I have been watching Shaun the Sheep a lot lately, and I have to say it is such a beautiful series. I love the stone masonry and the nature, the lighting.... Everything! And the fact that it is universal (since they don't speak words). You don't think about it straight away, but it is so amazing. All of Aardman is. Thank you, Aardman, for a simple media that is safe to watch no matter who is around, and cheers you up when you are down💖

As someone who's not a fan of British cartoons, Aardman is that only one I (personally) have a warm spot for. I love the cartoons of Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, Arthur's Christmas, Pirates: Band of Misfits, Flushed Away, and Shaun the Sheep. Happy 40th anniversary, Aardman!

@unstoppableExodia

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah there’s not a lot of British animation that really stacks up but Aardman are the one big exception

@diabolicalartificer

2 жыл бұрын

@@unstoppableExodia Danger Mouse?

@unstoppableExodia

2 жыл бұрын

@@diabolicalartificer danger mouse was decent

@stj971

2 жыл бұрын

Shaun the sheep ❤🐑

@followtheboat

2 жыл бұрын

@@diabolicalartificer that was the first one that came to my mind too. Still one of the best.

I'd never heard of Ardman, or Wallace and Gromit, and then on a flight from the US to Europe "The Wrong Trousers" was on the plane''s entertainment system. I still have the VHS cassettes of many Ardman movies, the first of which was purchased within 48 hours of my return Stateside. I sincerely hope the studio's productions and stories remain both as creative and as British as they day the first blob of plasticine was formed into shape. :-)

I'd forgotten how wonderful these creations were. Many thanks to all involved. The best of what we can be.

My nephew grew up watching Shaun the she sheep and he still watches it to this day I am happy that you made my nephew happy it helped him a lot.

I grew up watching Aardman and still do to this day, they've always inspired me to make films based on their characters and I'm positive that they've inspired millions of other people too. Their heart warming characters and adventures are so iconic and memorable!

Ardman, Ardman is something that has always been in my heart. I can’t put this into words but they have had an amazing impact on my life. Chicken run, flushed away and of course Wallace and gromit. I watched the curse of the were rabbit so many times my mum to this day, can’t watch it. It’s been 15 years. It’s part of why I decided to try get into making films. Thank you! Thank you all!

this documentary inspires you to remain truthful to your inner voice. This is one of the best 50 minutes I ever spent on youtube. Respect to all Aardman team.

Being British adds so much to an Aardman production's charm. It allows a gag to land on both child and adult levels without relying on risque double entendres.

The love, skill, and amount of work being put into the animation sequence is mind boggling.

31:03 fun fact In the Kurdish dub (which is my language) they changed the line “ i don’t like gravy “ to “ but i do like gravy “ so it’s “I don’t want to be a pie i don’t like pies ...but i do like gravy “ which is also funny in my book

32:00 I love the editing, back and forth between explaining how stop motion animation works, and the ridiculous mindset that is required to do so.

When I went to the UK almost everything there was made in America except for Aardman, and I appreciate how hard they fought not to be Americanised just for audiences to like it better as it is

@ashotofmercury

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting to know was made in the States. These days everything here seems to be made in China..... 🤔😔

@catherinerobilliard7662

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise Harry Potter; it wouldn’t be the same if he was Harvey Pepchinski from Queens

i watched aardman films all throughout my childhood with chicken run, flushed away, & wallace and gromit being my favorites. all of them hold a special place in my heart & i still watch them to this day. thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me & many others ❤️

I'm somewhat a quiet fan of Aardman. Loved them since I was a kid and like to follow to see what they do. They have a Britishness and British taste of humour about them which has mostly died these days. I love Aarman and hope they continue to make cracking films for years to come.

😊💛🌟 How awesome to see the story behind Wallace and Grommet, their creators, and all the rest of the people who have put their hearts, minds, voices, and fine finger work on the magical set of characters that our family has loved for a couple of decades now! Thank you for this wonderful story. I am so sorry about the fire!!! That was a tragedy for the entire world! Notre Dame is one thing, and this is on that scale of loss! Thank you all for bringing this to us!!!

Wallace and Gromit were such a big part of my childhood. Aardman is one of my top favorite animation studios of all time. I love so much how delightfully British their animations are and how beautifully they were animated. Aardman is definitely one of the main studios who got me fascinated with cartoons and animation.

@stj971

2 жыл бұрын

This anglophile in me is what is what l love so much about these cartoons! ☕🧀👍never too British!

I remember seeing the wererabbit film as a kid and now looking back on it I realized how impressive this film was as well as how it looked and the fact it was in the 2000’s when stop motion films and shows were becoming more and more rare.

As an American, I am also quite glad Aardman pulled away from Hollywierd. The British witty humor is refreshing and wonderful, and I simply love that I can enjoy it alongside my 5 year old grandsons. Wallace and Grommit, Shaun the Sheep, Flushed Away, Pirates & Scientists, Chicken Run, you name it, everything Aardman has done is just so enjoyable. Big plus, no PC preachiness. So refreshing. I look forward to the next movie, and will even happily pay to take my family to see it in theaters. (Something I *very* rarely do anymore.)

*Begins hearing the "A Grand Day Out" theme in my head* Thank you Aardman, you shaped my childhood.

33:27 that was a cute little musical cue accompanying the finger rolling.

@davidmartinez4309

2 жыл бұрын

What is going to be the name of yhe song?, its precious and gentle

Aardman animation will always have a place in my heart. It always feels so wholesome

@grizzlygrizzle

Жыл бұрын

Your mention of the wholesomeness raised for me the question of what kind of non-wholesome claymation could be devised, and, well, that became one of those thoughts that can't be un-thought. I'll just leave that there.

The Shaun the Sheep Movie is perfect. Like Hot Fuzz, perfect. Love it!

I still remember seeing The Wrong Trousers at the Atlanta Film Festival. The whole theater fell in love with Wallace and Gromit. I really love Creature Comforts, too.

The fact that this is Wallace and Gromit watching this on their TV is incredible! Like, how did they animate this?! 🤯🤯🤯

Aardman will always be my favourite Animation studio. They created childhood staples that I still love today like Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and many more.

This documentary is packed full of fun. I love Wallace & Gromitt, the chickens, the zoo creatures, Dug & Hognob, the rabbits, Shaun the Sheep, Arthur & the Wrapping Elf - the whole gang! (I shake my head in disappointment over what Aardman could have done with "Ratatouille", but never will.)

Over Thanksgiving weekend (mid-October) of 2000, my wife and I decided to see a Chicken Run matinee in Chilliwack, British Columbia. We'd been wanting to see it, and what with the holiday figured this was our chance. When we entered the theatre we were amazed to find it packed wall to wall with small children. We shrugged and settled in; movie like that, time like that, you gotta expect a few kids. I just resigned myself to the inevitable distractions and annoyances. Appropriate ambience for the movie, what. Well, we watched the entire thing without even the slightest hitch. I've never seen a roomful of primary school kids so utterly mesmerised. Not a peep; no talking over the soundtrack, no crying, no teasing each other or throwing popcorn or jumping up to run here and there. Just absolutely rapt attention to the screen, from opening to closing credits. That's the most meaningful review this genius animation studio could receive.

I like the part where they're talking about A Close Shave, I like the picture where Anne Reid shows a picture of Wallace, Gromit and Wendolene together. It's a beautiful picture she showed. I also recognised John Lasseter and Brad Bird from Pixar Animation Studios.

Wallace and Gromit hold such a special place in my heart and great memories from my childhood. Chicken Run was also another big one, and I can remember my parents taking my siblings and me to see it in the theatre! Shaun the Sheep was a much later one, but even as a teen I loved watching those. I have so much love for Aardman Animations and the magic they created with the original three W&G adventures!

Great documentary, thank you, for a presentation of British animation by Aardman. As a Dutchy, we didn't watch Aardman on the telly. (Sold mine in 1990) But I found Aardman when I had internet, and used Vuze Bittorrent, for a while. I chose to download some of the funniest Morph episodes. To this day I had no idea of the expansion, and variety of Aardman productions. I cringed when Hollywood came into the picture. Glad you remain loyal to your British nature, with its sense of humour unparalelled in the world. I do know what I'm talking about, after living 5 years in rural Britain. Now I'm going to enjoy the 2nd half of this video. Cheerio 🙋‍♀️👋🇳🇱

I remember growing with Morph and Chicken Run This studio is part of my childhood and I can't wait to see more of what this impressive studio has for us This studio is the perfect representation of expression and happiness, keep the good work! Kisses from Brazil!

Hi my name is Joshua Eden James. In 2020 I created my golden morph competition animation. It took around a month for me to make the models and set But the animation to 3 days to Complete. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done and was my biggest hit with over 30k views. I thank everyone who watched it and enjoyed my film.

A BIG thank you to all of those involved in making Aardman productions. You bring much happiness and laughter!

It was so awesome back then that the premiere of A Close Shave was in cinemas. And it was epic! I still have my Shaun with the real knitted pullover.

It amazes me that two months after Aardman posted this video on YT, fewer than 400k people (389'079) have watched this thus far, and only some 12k (

Man, I forget how many great projects they made! I think Aardman and like… the obvious ones like Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run come to mind… and then watching this I’m reminded again and again of all the wonderful gems we’ve gotten over the years!

What I love is that Aardman, this little aw-shucks Bristol studio, draws together all these amazing, talented people who willingly do their bidding to capture the exact, correct, nuanced comic moments. Yes it requires 80 takes of the word “captain”, but that effort is then forever immortalized in the form of a cult classic.

Chicken run By Far is My All Time Favorite Thank You Aardman For my childhood movie

Stop Motion is pretty under appreciated and these guys and Laika are the best around.

I love Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. My favorite part when Wallace transforms into the Were-Rabbit

Rest in Peace Petter Sallis.

As a Brazilian, I grew up watching everything from Aardman; Shaun the Sheep - all the movies and the series, all the Wallace and Gromit movies and Chicken Run, I'm so happy you're still going strong and making more movies. I love your work, thank you for being part of my childhood and still being part of my life.

Theses people made some of my all time favorite films. Chicken Run, Pirates in An Adventure with Scientists, Arthur Christmas, all theses films are nothing short then pure magic in my eyes. I remember the first thing I ever saw of theres. Cartoon Network were doing a marathon of all the Wallace and Gromit films and the first one I ever saw was A Matter of Loaf and Death and I was just in amazment. Even as a kid I could see every little detail of this world and I loved it all. Then the following year I found this random little dvd of Shaun the Sheep full of spooky episodes of the show. And boy I played that disc until it was gone lol. These people changed the game for everyone and are a big part of what inspires me to create. Thank you Aardman for everything you’ve ever done!

This is one of my favourite documentaries to watch with a nice cup of tea and relax to. Glad it's uploaded here after Netflix took it down. Thanks, Aardman! Happy 50th Birthday!

@edwardkeating5285

2 жыл бұрын

And a good Stilton...

@fredfarnackle5455

2 жыл бұрын

@@edwardkeating5285 Yes, I was going to add 'don't forget the cheese!'