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Wallace & Gromit Return in Stop-Motion Feature 'Vengeance Most Fowl'

Aardman Animations revives fan-favorite villain Feathers McGraw in its second Wallace & Gromit feature, blending handcrafted charm with subtle technological updates.

  • The new Wallace & Gromit film, 'Vengeance Most Fowl,' debuts globally on Netflix after a limited theatrical release, except in the U.K.
  • The story reintroduces Feathers McGraw, the silent, scheming penguin from 1993's 'The Wrong Trousers,' as the antagonist behind an army of robotic garden gnomes.
  • Aardman Animations balances traditional stop-motion techniques with selective CGI enhancements to preserve its signature handmade aesthetic.
  • The film retains its quintessentially British humor and cultural references, including a canal barge chase and the phrase 'Flippin’ Nora!' despite global distribution.
  • Director Nick Park highlights the enduring appeal of handcrafted animation, emphasizing its human touch and storytelling depth in an era dominated by CGI.
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