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

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

We additionally know that this thriller undertaking shall be launched to the general public in 2027, in order that’s one thing to sit up for. The businesses mentioned that extra data .

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

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

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