'Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of Aardman
Aardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.
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Notable Quotes
"They make you laugh before they do anything"
— Sir Peter Lord , Celebrity
"I had always been a fan of Aardman"
— Jeffrey Katzenberg , Executive
"And so because they couldn't give Chicken Run a little golden man, they invented the category."
— Ali Plumb , Celebrity
Key People
He is a film critic known for his work with Radio 1.
He is the co-founder of DreamWorks Animation.
He is an animator and director known for his work with Aardman Animations.
He is a co-founder of Aardman Animations.
He is a co-founder of Aardman Animations.
Steven Spielberg is a legendary film director and producer known for shaping modern cinema.
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Aardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.
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