# Aardman's 50 Years of Clay Magic | Bristol News

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Podcast: [Bristol News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695)
Published: 2026-09-04T12:18:15+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cac89cb2396db901

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