Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit News

"Gromit" Has a New Role in HMV

April 03, 2007 10:04:15

Looks like the intelligent dog from "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" will have another job to do for some period of time apart from his 'acting stint.'

Yes, Gromit has been announced to be part of the famous logo of music firm HMV, serving as stand in for its iconic image Nipper the dog in supporting the company's promotion of children's DVDs at its stores for three months.

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"Wallace & Grommit" Lands Top Honor at Children's BAFTA

November 28, 2006 03:11:59

Seems the award season does not end yet for "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit." Previously took home an Academy Award earlier this year, the engaging animated flick triumphantly took the Best Film title at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Children's Awards held Sunday night, November 26, 2006.

Responding to this attainment, the movie's creator Nick Park humbly remarked that part of the attraction with the characters was that they appealed both to children and adults, thereby making the picture really work among all ages.

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Some Movies Score at the 78th Academy Awards

March 06, 2006 12:03:54

Is one among the three nominees vie for Animated Feature Oscar, "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" beats off the strong contenders "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Corpse Bride" to bring home the prestigious award.

Meanwhile, "Memoirs of a Geisha" which is up for six nominations all at once only wins three mainly for Achievement In Costume Design, Cinematography, and Art Direction. The giant ape "King Kong" in chain wins three from the four categories it is nominated, they are Achievement In Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects.

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The 20th Genesis Awards Winners

February 18, 2006 01:02:56

The Genesis Awards is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Just for your notice, the Genesis Awards, which is presented by the Hollywood Office of the Humane Society of the United States, recognize positive treatment of animal issues in the news and entertainment media.

Set to have its 20th anniversary on March 18 at the Beverly Hilton, the event has had several movie titles to be honored. Among the many the entertainment titles there are "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", "An Unfinished Life", and "Duma".

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"Wallace" Topped the 33rd Annual Annie Awards

February 06, 2006 01:02:15

DreamWorks animation action comedy "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" really is a big winner at the 33rd annual Annie Awards held Saturday Feb 4th. The film gloriously brought home ten awards, including that of Best Animated Feature.

Moreover, the flick also won the categories of Effects Animation for Jason Wen, Character Animation for Claire Billett, Character Design in an Animated Feature for Nick Park, Directing in an Animated Feature Production for Nick Park and Steve Box, and Music in an Animated Feature Production for Julian Nott.

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"Wallace & Gromit" Led Annie Awards Nominees

December 07, 2005 10:12:22

The animation action comedy "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" scored another attainment Monday, leading 15 nominations at the 33rd annual Annie Awards to be presented Feb. 4 next year. The awards, which is presented by the International Animated Film Society, recognize the year's best in animation from film, television, commercials and short subjects.

As of "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," it collected nominations for Directing, Writing, Storyboarding, Effects, Music, Character Design and Best Animated Feature. Also the film dominated the Voice-Acting category, with its four lead actors Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Sallis and Nicholas Smith, all earning nods. Other contenders for Best-Animated Feature include "Chicken Little," "Corpse Bride," "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Madagascar."

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This Weekend Top Movie: "Wallace & Gromit"

October 10, 2005 10:10:36

The clay-animated family film "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" becomes this weekend top movie, earning $16.1 million during the three days beginning October 7. The new release successfully tops last week's champ, the airplane thriller "Flightplan," which slips to No. 2 with $10.8 million, ahead of the new wide release "In Her Shoes," which debuts at No. 3 with $10 million.

Elsewhere, the sports gambling drama "Two for the Money" debuts in 4th place with $8.4 million, followed behind by "The Gospel" at No. 5 with $8.0 million. Securing the 6th place at this weekend box office is "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride," with $6.5 million. Taking in $5.7 million, "Waiting" secures the 7th place, while "A History of Violence," wins the 8th rank with $5.1 million. Rounding out this weekend's Top 10 is "Serenity" at 9th with $4.9 million and "Into the Blue" at 10th with $4.8 million.

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posted by rdog on Oct 15, 2009