The Pokémon Firm is teaming up with ‘Wallace and Gromit’ studio Aardman on a thriller challenge

The Pokémon Firm and stop-motion studio Aardman on a “particular challenge” collectively. We don’t have too many particulars concerning the challenge, besides that it’s going to enable Aardman to convey “their distinctive fashion of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures.” That seems like a TV present or film, proper?

We additionally know that this thriller challenge will probably be launched to the general public in 2027, in order that’s one thing to look ahead to. The businesses stated that extra info .

“Aardman are masters of their craft, and we have now been blown away by their expertise and creativity. What we have now been engaged on collectively ensures our international Pokémon followers are in for a deal with,” stated Taito Okiura, VP of Advertising and marketing and Media at The Pokémon Firm.

Okiura isn’t kidding. Aardman has been within the animation recreation since 1972 and is most well-known for stuff just like the and Rooster Run franchises. The corporate is a claymation and stop-motion animation powerhouse. Do not forget that basic music video for Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”? That’s Aardman, as is the video for

This partnership tells me one factor. The Pokémon Firm remains to be all in favour of stop-motion animation, after the success of . Season two of that present and can probably drop properly earlier than 2027. At the least it’ll tide us over till we get our eyeballs on no matter Aardman is cooking up.