wallace and gromit

Shaun Vita da Pecora è un film del 2015, diretto da Richard Starzak e Mark Burton, prodotto da Aardman Animations. È stato candidato come miglior film d'animazione agli Oscar, Golden Globe e Bafta ed ha ricevuto cinque nominations agli Annie Awards.

Il film è basato sull'omonima serie che racconta la vita tranquilla di una piccola fattoria nella campagna inglese. Il protagonista Shaun è una vivace e intraprendente pecora che coinvolge le altre pecore in tante avventure, a dispetto del cane Bitzer che deve mantenere l'ordine. Nel film, Shaun è annoiato dalla solita routine quotidiana e architetta un piano per avere un giorno libero: far addormentare il fattore e metterlo a dormire nella roulotte. Quest'ultima però accidentalmente rotola via fino in città, inseguita dal cane. Ben presto, Shaun e il gregge capiscono che il fattore sia indispensabile e quindi partono con la missione di riportarlo a casa.

Shaun Vita da Pecora è un film adorabile. La semplicità della storia viene equilibrata dalla profondità dei personaggi, che seppure non parlino, riescono a trasmettere le loro emozioni e sentimenti in modo strabiliante. Il ritmo tranquillo lascia spazio a momenti di vita quotidiana, gag divertenti, piani ben congeniati e canzoni nostalgiche. La stop-motion è di altissima qualità e dà un livello di dettaglio e di calore in più, che vi farà inevitabilmente affezionare a queste magnifiche pecorelle. È un film che ben dimostra la passione e dedizione che gli artisti di Aardman mettono sempre nelle loro creazioni.

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In this episode, I have a chat with the man behind the music for all the Wallace and Gromit films – Julian Nott -  finding out a bit more about his background in music, what composing for Wallace and Gromit was like, and his thoughts on his work (also featuring a guest appearance from his puppy!)

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: http://www.juliannottmusic.com/Julian_Nott/Welcome.html 

In this episode, we focus on the wide selection of Wallace and Gromit games; both video games and board games alike. We also review the book ‘The World of Wallace and Gromit’ by Andy Lane. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  The World of Wallace and Gromit – Andy Lane, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_%26_Gromit_in_Project_Zoo, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_%26_Gromit:_The_Curse_of_the_Were-Rabbit_(video_game), https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/wallace-and-gromit-curse-of-the-were-rabbit-review/1900-6140776/, Ebay.co.uk 

In this special episode we have an exclusive interview with the Creative Director of Wallace and Gromit discussing Wallace and Gromit’s 25th Anniversary of ‘A Close Shave’ and their upcoming adventure ‘The Big Fix Up’. 

Please note that this episode was recorded on 11th November and so details were accurate for that date.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  https://www.asff.co.uk/delegate/merlin-crossingham/ 

In this episode, we take a look at the places, vehicles and cultural references which were used as inspiration or references in Wallace and Gromit. We also review Flushed Away: The Essential Guide.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  http://www.telepathy.co.uk/aardman/showcase/info/i_wrong2.html, http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Britain/Films/WallaceAndGromit.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montacute_House, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_A35, https://wallaceandgromit.com/news/creator-nick-park-sells-van-ebay-motors-charity, http://www.classiccarportraits.co.uk/commercial/A35van6266.htm, https://sump-publishing.co.uk/tiger%20cub.htm, Telegraph Motoring 2011 

 In this bonus episode, we look at the history of animation and animation technology and the different ways that humans have created the illusion of movement. We also review the book: Wallace and Gromit Cracking Celebration Cakes. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  “Cracking Animation” by Peter Lord and Brian Sibley, 1998, “Animation Art” by Jerry Beck, http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tlbt/hd_tlbt.htm, http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/windows/southeast/eadweard_muybridge.htm, http://minyos.its.rmit.edu.au/aim/a_notes/anim_history_02.html, http://www.earlycinema.com/pioneers/lumiere_bio.html, http://www.earlycinema.com/pioneers/melies_bio.html, http://www.earlycinema.com/pioneers/paul_bio.html, https://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2013/01/stone-age-cinema-cave-art-conceals-first-animations.html

: In this episode, we explore Wallace and Gromit’s relationship with Bristol Children’s hospital and their subsequent charitable campaigns; most notably Gromit Unleashed. We also review the book of the first Gromit Unleashed trail: The Art of Gromit Unleashed.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: Aardman: An epic journey taken one frame at a time - Peter Lord and David Sproxton, https://wallaceandgromitcharity.org/about, The Art of Gromit Unleashed 

This week, we take a look at Wallace and Gromit’s adventures outside of the television or cinema screen, out and about in the UK. We also review the Curse of the Were-rabbit sticker book.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: The World of Wallace and Gromit – Andy Lane, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19049716, https://wallaceandgromit.com/history

In this episode, we take a look at the 6 episode World of Invention series featuring Wallace and Gromit and an assortment of unique inventions from all over the globe. We also review the book accompanying the series. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: World of Invention book by Penny Worms (Harper Collins), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_and_Gromit%27s_World_of_Invention

This week in the podcast, we’re focusing on the series of one minute short films ‘Cracking Contraptions’ and will also take a look at the Complete Cracking Contraptions Manual. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: The World of Wallace and Gromit - Andy Lane