Wallace & Glimmet?
Known for being a world-renowned “leader in animated entertainment,” and boasting the creation of works such as Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Early Man, Home Sheep Home and Morph, the time has come for Aardman to set their sights on another IP, Pokémon.
In a new announcement shared by Aardman, it has been revealed The Pokémon Company International has teamed up with Aardman for an untitled collaboration set to unfold in 2027 when Aardman brings “its unique style of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures.”
For the full announcement, we have it here:
Pokémon & Aardman team up for exciting collaboration coming 2027:
The Pokémon Company International and Aardman have announced a special project coming to audiences in 2027. The collaboration will see Aardman bringing its unique style of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures.
Taito Okiura, VP of Marketing and Media at The Pokémon Company International, commented, “This is a dream partnership for Pokémon. Aardman are masters of their craft, and we have been blown away by their talent and creativity. What we have been working on together ensures our global Pokémon fans are in for a treat!”
Sean Clarke, Managing Director of Aardman, added, “It’s a huge honour to be working with The Pokémon Company International — we feel sincerely privileged to be trusted with bringing their characters and world to life in a brand-new way. Bringing together Pokémon, the world’s biggest entertainment brand, together with our love of craft, character and comedic storytelling feels incredibly exciting. Aardman and TPCi share an emphasis on heritage and attention to detail as well as putting our fans and audiences at the heart of what we do, which we know will steer us right as we together create charming, original and new stories for audiences around the world”
Source: Aardman
