Pokémon partners with Chicken Run studio for new projects
Pokémon Partners with Chicken Run Studio for New Projects
The Pokémon Company and Aardman Announce New Partnership
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The animation studio Aardman Animations, known for Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, has signed a partnership with The Pokémon Company for a future project set to launch in 2027.
Details about the nature of the project remain undisclosed, but the announcement states that the studio will "bring its unique storytelling style to the Pokémon universe in new adventures." The most likely outcome is a Pokémon stop-motion project.
On Aardman's official website, the statement included comments from executives involved in the project:
Taito Okiura, VP of Marketing and Media at The Pokémon Company International, said:
"This is a dream partnership for Pokémon. Aardman is a master of their craft, and we have been impressed by their talent and creativity. What we have been working on together will surely surprise Pokémon fans worldwide!"
Sean Clarke, Executive Director of Aardman, added:
"It is a great honor to work with The Pokémon Company International—we truly feel privileged to have their trust in bringing their characters and world to life in a completely new way. Bringing Pokémon, the world’s biggest entertainment brand, together with our love for craftsmanship, characters, and comedic storytelling is incredibly exciting. Aardman and TPCi share a strong focus on heritage and attention to detail, as well as a commitment to putting our fans and audiences at the heart of everything we do. We know this will guide us well as we create enchanting, original, and fresh stories for audiences around the world."