I was saving a Wallace and Gromit post for the UK launch date of the film, but hearing about the fire at Aardman Animation has caused me to bring the item forward.
The fire wiped out the "entire history" of Aardman Animation but was said by creator Nick Park to be "no big deal", compared with other world events such as the current tragedy in Pakistan. The fire broke out at just after 5.30am. Ten crews battled to bring the blaze under control as a number of surrounding roads were sealed off. The roof later collapsed, along with three interior walls.
The sets and props from Creature Comforts, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave are all thought to have been destroyed, along with those from Chicken Run - Aardman’s first feature-length release.
Aardman's spokesman said: "Today was supposed to be a day of celebration, with the news that Wallace and Gromit had gone in at number one at the US box office but instead our whole history has been wiped out.
Well, despite it all, here's to a successful film, from an immensely entertaining production company.
Tag: aardman, Wallace and Gromit, fire
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