Aardman Studios, Creators of "Chicken Run," to Revive Beloved "Pingu" Series

Everyone's favorite penguin is waddling back to our screens! In an exciting collaboration, Aardman Animations (known for "Chicken Run" and "Wallace & Gromit") and toy giant Mattel are joining forces to bring Pingu to a new generation of viewers.

A Legacy of Silent Storytelling

Created by Otmar Gutmann and Erika Brueggemann, Pingu first charmed audiences in 1986 as a Swiss-German co-production. The series, which follows the adventures of an anthropomorphic emperor penguin family at the South Pole, gained worldwide recognition in the 2000s under British production companies HIT Entertainment and HOT Animation.

What Made Pingu Special

The series won hearts worldwide through its:

Universal appeal with wordless storytelling

Charming clay animation style

Endearing family dynamics

Creative expressions and memorable "noot noot" sounds

The New Partnership

This revival marks a significant collaboration between two entertainment powerhouses:

Aardman Animations: Fresh off their Netflix project "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" and the "Over the Garden Wall" 10th anniversary special

Mattel: Riding high on the success of their "Barbie" movie (earning over $1 billion) and developing new projects including "Hot Wheels" and "View-Master" adaptations

The new series promises to maintain Pingu's charm while appealing to both nostalgic adults and new young viewers. While no release date has been announced, the project aims to preserve the original's universal appeal and heartwarming family storytelling.