Aardman Teases New Pokemon Series, Upcoming Lego Short, Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at Annecy

Jun 21, 2026 9:51am PT Aardman Teases New Pokemon Series, Upcoming Lego Short, Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at Annecy

Between its rich past and bright future, Aardman delighted Annecy's crowd with a wave of new projects, along with clips from its Award winning shorts, features, praising clay animation and the people who make it

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With more than 50 years of clay animation, Aardman unveiled a glimpse of a bright future this year at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, which opens June 21.

The studio’s legendary trio, co-founders Peter Lord, David Sproxton and fellow director Nick Park, took the stage earlier today in Annecy’s main venue, the magnificent lakeside Bonlieu theater, along with Sarah Cox, chief creative director, and surprise guests, for a packed presentation full of first looks, never-before-seen footage, and delightful memories of Aardman’s history.

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