Scream! Factory and Aardman Animations have a distribution agreement with Shout! closed. Factory will release a handful of the animation studio’s biggest films. These include Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and more.
Scream! Factory and Aardman Animations have a distribution agreement with Shout! closed. Factory will release a handful of the animation studio’s biggest films. These include Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and more.
What is included in the agreement?
According to the agreement (via diversity), Scream! Factory has exclusive home video, EST EST, TVOD and limited theatrical rights to Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit, Morph and Timmy Time.
“We’re huge fans of Aardman and these wonderful films and series, and we’re really excited to create a release schedule that will delight existing fans and nurture new ones,” said Melissa Boag, Shout’s executive vice president of children and family. “Aardman’s global reputation as an innovative home of compelling stories that engage audiences makes them the ideal partner for Shout! Factory.”
Aardman Animations is a British animation studio known for its use of stop motion and sound animation. The studio is best known for its work on the Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph franchises. Throughout its history, the studio has taken home a number of accolades including Academy Awards, BAFTAs and more.
“We are very excited to form such a great partnership with Shout Factory, who are true experts in physical and digital ownership,” said Laura Taylor-Williams, Aardman’s director of digital and strategic development. “The key to our new strategy is to re-engage North American audiences with our popular catalogue. We are working together on an exciting release schedule that will resonate with avid Aardman fans and bring our upbeat animations to new audiences.”