Wallace and Gromit History Feared Lost
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Shortly after Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit was officially reported as tops at the American box office, the pair's production parent Aardman Animations was hit by a devastating, early-morning warehouse fire. Though nothing is yet official, the fire is believed to have essentially destroyed the company's entire history, including all the cool stuff left over from previous Wallace and Gromit projects.Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, while obviously gutted by the apparent loss, was quick to point out that, in the context of the horrifying Asian earthquake this weekend, the destruction of some models is pretty small potatoes. He's right, of course, but still - if I were him, I'd be weeping hysterically in my tea. That's a pretty massive loss, not only for the company and Park himself, but also for the history of animation.
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10-10-2005 @ 2:25PM
Film Cynic said...
I say they get Rob McKittrick for questioning. He was seen yesterday wearing a rooster disguise...
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10-11-2005 @ 9:29PM
Targ8ter said...
Although this news is heart-wrenchingly sad for us film geeks and self-appointed historians, there is a chance that the Aardman team themselves were less attached to the warehouse contents. I don't know what would make me feel better about this; if they were sentimental wrecks, or philosophical about losing a buch of sets and props that probably couldn't ever be used again.
I know that in every studio I've ever worked in, the art department guys remorselessly crumble maquettes and toss paintings once they've been scanned or rejected. This always shocks and saddens me (especially if it was something amazing that I would've given my eyeteeth to take home), but then I'd admit that I usually behave similarly with my own work.
In any case, we can be assured that Aardman will have no trouble constructing whatever is required for future projects and, history aside, that's the fun part.
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