Aardman at 50: Keeping Animation Independent and Hand-Made

The Hollywood Reporter - Oct 22, 2026

As the Bristol studio behind 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Shaun the Sheep' turns 50, employee-owned Aardman is betting that handmade animation, flexible partnerships and a Halloween-ready third Shaun feature can sustain its independence.

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