Wallace and Gromit are making their much-anticipated return in a new full-length feature film this Christmas, titled Vengeance Most Fowl. In exciting news confirmed by the BBC, the iconic duo will once again face their arch-enemy, the evil penguin Feathers McGraw. This marks McGraw’s return after his last appearance in the 1993 Oscar-winning short film The Wrong Trousers.
This latest adventure is directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham. Park revealed that fan requests were a major reason for bringing back McGraw. As he explained, Then it hit me: What if Feathers was involved with these gnomes? We’re hoping that this film will appeal to fans of ‘Gnome Noir’ everywhere.
Feathers McGraw Returns
Feathers McGraw is back! The dastardly penguin supervillain follows in the stop-motion footsteps of fellow animation antagonist Mrs. Tweedy and makes a grand return to screens in the latest Wallace and Gromit feature. The teaser trailer released on Thursday reveals McGraw leaving his prison cell, notably accompanied by his red rubber glove, an iconic piece from his disguise in The Wrong Trousers.
A Star-Studded Cast
The casting for this special includes some notable names. Ben Whitehead continues to voice Wallace, having taken over the role after the passing of Peter Sallis. Viewers will also see comedian Peter Kay reprise his role as PC Mackintosh, now promoted to chief inspector. Additionally, Reece Shearsmith and Lauren Patel join the case, along with cameos from Diane Morgan, Adjoa Andoh, and Sir Lenny Henry.
The Magic of Stop-Motion Animation
In keeping with tradition, Vengeance Most Fowl uses painstaking stop-motion animation with clay figures. An unnamed source highlighted the unique challenge of creating such films, stating It was no simple thing to make the film. Park didn’t rely on the computer graphics that have revolutionized animation. This is stop-motion animation, with clay figures and painstaking, frame-by-frame work
. This technique brings a distinct authenticity acquainted with all Wallace and Gromit fans.
An Iconic Christmas Tradition
This upcoming feature continues a beloved Christmas tradition of Wallace and Gromit releases. The duo’s debut picture, A Grand Day Out, first aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve 1990. Following that, classic titles like The Wrong Trousers and various short animations have become staples of holiday television.
The film will be available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer during Christmas in the UK and distributed globally via Netflix. Fans around the world can eagerly await getting their dose of ingenious contraptions and comic misadventures this festive season.
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