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Episode 113 of Skwigly Animation Podcast: A Chilling Blend of Reality and Animation – Director Robert Morgan returns to the Skwigly Animation Podcast in episode 113, introducing his latest work, a hybrid horror film called “Stopmotion”. – “Stopmotion”, a potent blend of live-action and animation, is set to send chills down our spines this month […]

Aardman Launches Shaun the Sheep & Friends TV Channel on Streaming Platforms Key Points: – Aardman, the renowned animation studio, is venturing into the world of streaming services with its own FAST channel. – The channel, named “Shaun the Sheep & Friends,” will be accessible on popular platforms like Xumo Play, VIZIO WatchFree+, and Samsung

Key Points – Animation directors, Kyra Buschor and Constantin Paeplow, have released a novel offering on World Turtle Day, veering from their standard short-form animations. – The dynamic pair is known for their creative flair in the widely known “Rollin’ Wild” series. – The special edition is a full-length animation, done in a mesmerising style

– The 14th Edinburgh Short Film Festival (ESFF) is open for entries, with a call for international films of all genres under 25 minutes length. – The 2024 edition of ESFF is set to have more short film screenings conducted in Edinburgh and will showcase a round-up of the best films for international film festival

Pokémon Rocks the 3D Animation Scene with Stop-Motion Twist – Pokémon, despite being one of the highest-grossing media franchises, is striving for a boost. – Game Freak, the developer, is consistently rolling out new products. – However, compared to other Nintendo big hitters like Mario and Zelda, the franchise’s appeal still seems to have unexplored

From Napoleon Dynamite to 3D Animation: A Jared and Jerusha Hess Adventure Key Highlights: – Renowned duo, Jared and Jerusha Hess, creators of quirky cult classics like ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and ‘Nacho Libre’, are venturing into the world of 3D animation for their next project. – This move adds the Hess team to the growing list

Summary of the Key Points: – Animated films often begin with a parental death to set the stage for character growth. – This method is common in Disney movies and works well in fairytale storytelling. – The concept is also seen in many Hayao Miyazaki films, like “The Boy and the Heron.” H3 Hot Take:

**H1: Frosty News from the UK: Animation in Christmas Specials** *- Bringing out the yuletide joy, UK is leading the world with delightful 30-minute animated features.* *- These annually returning shows are a one-way ticket to festive cheer, much needed in gloomy UK winters.* *- Kicking off the festive sleigh-ride is the magical world of

Joseph Wallace Conjures A Spooky Spirit For BBC’s Christmas Promo – British actress Charlotte Ritchie narrates the Charles Dickens winter classic A Christmas Carol in the BBC’s The Sleeping Forecast podcast. – The promo film for the podcast is brought to life by acclaimed stop motion director Joseph Wallace, known for the animated film Salvation

Episode 112 of Skwigly Animation Podcast has been served hot! – The podcast features notable guests, such as directors Sam Fell and Robin Shaw, and producers Leyla Hobart and Ruth Fielding. – The discussion revolves around the highly anticipated Aardman sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, that is currently streaming on Netflix. – Lupus