Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

All images: Aardman Animation

It has been nearly 20 years, but Wallace and Gromit are back for another fantastic adventure. A crime wave has broken out across England and everyone thinks Wallace is to blame! 

Here's the official synopsis from Aardman Animation:

From the brilliant Aardman, director Nick Park, and Merlin Crossingham comes "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl". In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl arrives on Netflix on January 3, 2025.

Christmas Commercials 2025

Barbour & Aardman

I look forward each year to the wild and crazy Christmas commercials that retailers have created. They are sometimes fun, and sweet, and poignant, but always a delightful Christmas treat.

This first video is from Barbour, who has partnered with Aardman once again for a Wallace and Gromit commercial that is absolutely hilarious.

Asda shows how the Grinch would feel if he had to go shopping for Christmas this year.

Dawn French is back once again (as herself and the Christmas fairy) for Marks & Spencer. This year, she's "traffic jamming."

Waitrose's "The Perfect Gift" is long for an ad, but absolutely hilarious! This mini romcom between a very unexpected couple had us cracking up.

Sainsbury's brought the BFG back again this year for another Christmas adventure. 

Aldi has returned once again to the story of Kevin the Carrot with three short ads inspired by Love Actually. This year, Kevin makes a very special proposal.

But will he make it to the wedding?

Of course, there's a happy ending.

Chevy's "Memory Lane" commercial is surprisingly sweet.

Erste Bank has a beautiful new "believe" ad. This year's theme is "believe in yourself."

And finally, Capital One brought back John Travolta as Santa for "Greased Sleigh-Ridin".

These Wallace And Gromit POPVinyl Are Awesome!

Funko

Funko recently announced many of their upcoming collections for 2020 at the London Toy Fair. There are a ton of fun POPVinyls to look forward to, but my favorite so far is the new Wallace and Gromit set. There are three figures: a very happy Wallace, an inquisitive Gromit, and a contented Shaun the sheep. These awesome POPVinyl should arrive in stores around May.

Wallace & Gromit Are Back For Another Adventure

Aardman

The latest trailer for Aardman's Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is absolutely hilarious. Poor Gromit, he's always getting dragged into some crazy scheme involving one of Wallace's inventions.

Here's the official synopsis from Aardman: 

In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl arrives on Netflix on January 3rd.

Free Summer Movies

Regal Entertainment Group

I'm always looking for something to keep Bean from getting bored in the summer. However, most of the day camps and other activities cost a fortune! This summer, we'll be going to the Regal Entertainment Group Free Family Film Festival twice a week. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all summer long, Regal is offering two free kids movies, one rated G and one rated PG. The movies start at 10AM and are available on a first come first served basis.

Bean and I went for the first time today. We saw Night at the Museum II. Admittedly, we have the DVD, but there's something special about seeing a movie on the big screen. (Truthfully, we have nearly all of the movies they are showing this summer!) Besides, we're in the middle of an unexpected heat wave here in Georgia, and the air conditioning at the theatre was wonderful! The following is the schedule for the free movies in Georgia (this schedule does vary by state, so be sure to check whats playing before you go):

• June 15-17 Charlotte's Web, Night at the Museum II
• June 22-24 Wallace and Gromit, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
• June 29-1 Polar Express, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
• July 6-8 Doogal, Planet 51
• July 13-15 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, Imagine That
• July 20-22 March of the Penguins, Paul Blart: Mall Cop
• July 27-29 Kit Kittredge: American Girl, Hotel for Dogs
• August 3-5 Arctic Tale, Monsters VS Aliens

Check Regal's website or your local theatre to see if they are participating in this fun festival. Our local theatre showed each movie on 3 screens, 2 for daycare groups and 1 for families, so there were plenty of seats for everyone. They do offer a full concession menu including Kids Meals during the movies, so you might want to buy some popcorn with the money you're saving on tickets. This Family Film Festival is a fantastic idea and I hope it continues for years to come.

Feathers McGraw Is Back!

Aardman

Thirty years ago, Gromit defeated the penguin known as Feathers McGraw in Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. This winter, he's back!

Here's the official synopsis from Aardman:

Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl arrives on NetflixNetflix this winter.

More Heartwarming Christmas Commercials

Amazon

As I'm sure you've noticed, I am a total sucker for a sappy Christmas commercial. There are so many fantastic ads each year, and quite unexpectedly, this year is no exception. So, are you ready for a few more heartwarming Christmas commercials? 

In Amazon's "The Show Must Go On", a dancer and her community strive to overcome the obstacles of 2020.

This ad from Woodie's shows that it's the little things that can make the biggest difference. 

Wallace and Gromit are going caroling with one of their cracking contraptions in this DFS ad.

McDonald’s "Inner Child" seems all too familiar if you have preteens or teenagers.

This Coca-Cola ad finds a father going to extreme measures to deliver his daughter's letter to Santa.

And finally, "Edgar's Christmas" from the Erste Group can bring a tear to your eye without saying a word. I've found that these Christmas commercials can really brighten my day. I hope they bring you a little joy, too.

These Christmas Commercials Will Really Put You In The Spirit

Aardman Animation

I absolutely love Christmas commercials! The sappy ones that require several tissues, the adorable animated ones, and the ones that make you laugh out loud, I love them all. This year, I've found a few fantastic commercials to share with you. Hopefully, they'll bring a smile to your face, too.

This first commercial features my favorite claymation duo from Aardman Animation. Wallace and Gromit make for a cracking good commercial.

The next commercial features a Tesco delivery van that takes an unexpected journey through time.

This advert from John Lewis & Partners reminds me of one of my favorite Christmas songs, "Darcy the Dragon".

Sainsbury's ad features a clever take on the origins of Santa Claus.

This Aldi ad from Australia features a most unique ham with the power to bring everyone together.

And finally, an unexpected holiday reunion between long lost friends. Now that you've enjoyed so much much holiday fun, which one is your favorite?

Shaun the Sheep Turns 25

Aardman Animation

I absolutely adore Aardman Animation's Shaun the Sheep. There's just something about that wiley wooly that cracks me up without ever saying a word. Recently, Aardman celebrated the 25th anniversary of Shaun's first appearance in Wallace and Gromit's A Close Shave. 

I can't believe Shaun has been delighting us for a quarter of a century. I hope there are many more Adventures from Mossy Bottom to come.

Early Man: The Trailer

Aardman Animation

I absolutely adore the animated movies and tv shows from Aardman Studios. I've been a huge Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep fan for years. So imagine my delight when I discovered they have a new story in the works: Early Man.

Here's the official synopsis from Aardman Animation:

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, EARLY MAN tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home. 

Early Man arrives in US theaters on February 16, 2018.

Robin Robin Is Adorable

Aardman Animation

Aardman Animation always makes the cutest, although frequently rather peculiar, movies and series. I've loved Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep for years. This year, they created two delightful Christmas specials for Netflix: Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas and Robin Robin. 

Robin Robin is the sweet story of a cheerful little bird who has been raised by a family of mice. Of course, minor catastrophe ensues every time Robin attempts to be a good mouse, but it's rather adorable.

Robin Robin is now available on Netflix.