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Aardman Director Will Becher Eyes China Release for New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Film, Developing New Feature

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Aardman Director Will Becher Eyes China Release for New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Film, Developing New Feature
Jun 16, 2026 1:45am PT Aardman Director Will Becher Eyes China Release for New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Film, Developing New Feature

By Naman Ramachandran, Jenny S. Li Shanghai Animation Panel Shanghai International Film Festival

Aardman director Will Becher said “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” could reach Chinese cinemas in October, speaking at a panel discussion at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where he is serving as chair of the animation jury alongside Indian filmmaker Gitanjali Rao and Chinese animator Yu Shui.

Becher, who co-directed “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” with Richard Phelan, also revealed during the conversation that he is developing a feature film blending live-action and animation in equal measure, with financing currently being sought. He estimated production would take approximately two years once funding is secured.

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