Aardman Announces New Projects and Celebrates 50 Years of Clay Animation
Originally published Jun 21, 2026
By Kevin Giraud · Variety
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Key points
- Aardman Animations celebrated 50 years of clay animation at the Annecy Film Festival.
- The studio announced a new Pokémon-themed series and 'The (Almost) Untold Story of Danger Delilah.'
- Aardman's co-founders Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Nick Park shared updates on new projects and initiatives.
- The studio highlighted its educational program, Aardman Academy, during the event.
- Aardman's presence at Annecy underlined its ongoing influence in the animation industry.
Aardman Animations showcased its latest projects and reflected on its 50-year legacy in clay animation at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. The studio's co-founders, Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Nick Park, revealed upcoming series and collaborations during the event. Among the new projects are a Pokémon-themed series and 'The (Almost) Untold Story of Danger Delilah.' Aardman also highlighted its educational initiative, Aardman Academy, as part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing animation talent.
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