As autumn’s crisp breeze settles in, one tradition remains a constant: my annual rewatch of. As autumn’s palette unfolds, vibrant hues transform the landscape, while pumpkins sprout unexpectedly, stirring within me a sense of adventure and eagerness to explore the uncharted territories alongside Wirt and Greg. I’m not the only one. As this year marks the 10th anniversary since the miniseries premiered on Cartoon Network, a new stop-motion short celebrates its milestone.
The brief, issued by Cartoon Community and Aardman Animations, opts for several present’s authentic voice actors, including Elijah Wood as Wirt, Collin Dean as Greg, and Melanie Lynskey as Beatrice.
Patrick McHale initially pitched the concept for his stop-motion series to administrators Mikey Please and Dan Ojari earlier this year. According to Ojari, the show features hand-carved wooden puppets, which were filmed in miniature sets, including a 10×10 foot square. A meticulously crafted meter-long forest, a testament to dedication and perseverance, which took an astonishing two months to bring to life. “The sole digital aspect is the facial animation.”
The tip result is actually stunning, serving as a perfect primer for your annual return to the eerie world of It. Now available to stream on and.
