Pokémon partners with Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman

videogameschronicle.com:

The Pokémon Company is partnering with animation studio Aardman on a “special project” set for release in 2027.

Aardman is best known for its Wallace and Gromit franchise of animated films.

“The collaboration will see Aardman bringing its unique style of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures,” according to today’s announcment.

It’s currently unclear if the project will be a film or a television series.

“This is a dream partnership for Pokémon,” said Taito Okiura, VP of marketing and media at The Pokémon Company International.

“Aardman are masters of their craft, and we have been blown away by their talent and creativity. What we have been working on together ensures our global Pokémon fans are in for a treat!”

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Sean Clarke, managing director of Aardman, added, “It’s a huge honor to be working with The Pokémon Company International — we feel sincerely privileged to be trusted with bringing their characters and world to life in a brand-new way. Bringing together Pokémon, the world’s biggest entertainment brand, together with our love of craft, character and comedic storytelling feels incredibly exciting.

“Aardman and TPCi share an emphasis on heritage and attention to detail as well as putting our fans and audiences at the heart of what we do, which we know will steer us right as we together create charming, original, and new stories for audiences around the world.”