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Cracking News: Aardman Marks 50th Anniversary with Immersive Takeover

The world of stop-motion is officially going "larger than life" this year as Aardman celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary.

Fans of the four-time Oscar-winning studio can now step directly into the thumb-printed worlds of their favorite characters through a series of major UK events. At the Young V&A in London, the hit exhibition “Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends” is currently giving visitors a rare peek behind the curtain. The show features over 150 items from the archives, including original puppets, intricate sets, and the iconic motorbike and sidecar from the duo's latest adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl.

Find out more on the V&A website.

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