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Aardman's 50 Years of Clay Magic | Bristol News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Aardman Animations turns 50 with wild behind-the-scenes tales—from Gromit nearly being a cat to Chicken Run’s Oscar-defying legacy. That clay masterpiece, made on a shoestring in Bristol, broke box office records and even forced the Academy to invent the Best Animated Feature category. And Shaun the Sheep? A silent global superstar who refused to speak—proving that sometimes, actions really do speak louder than words. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cac89cb2396db901