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The Return of Wallace and Gromit

blamanj writes "Aardman Studios have release the first peek (Quicktime) at the new Wallace & Gromit film, Curse of the Wererabbit. Currently scheduled for an October release, the slightly-less-than dynamic duo will be putting their talents to work chasing a were-rabbit that threatens the town's vegetables. Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter supply lead vocals. Character creator Nick Park co-directs his story."

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  1. This is disgusting by Nine+Tenths+of+The+W · · Score: 5, Funny

    Currently scheduled for an October release, the slightly-less-than dynamic duo will be putting their talents to work chasing a were-rabbit that threatens the town's vegetables.

    Firstly, the term is "differently abled". Secondly, who the hell does Nick Park think he is, enforcing bigoted ablecentric paradigms that reinforce stereotypes of helplessness and dependency?

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    1. Re:This is disgusting by winkydink · · Score: 2, Funny

      Shut up and eat your differently ableds. No dessert until you do.

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  2. Re:Cinema? by Golias · · Score: 3, Funny

    Please don't forget we're all boycotting the evil media companies.

    Speak for yourself, loser. Personally, I try to go to films twice if the media company who makes it is evil, simply to off-set the impact of your boycott.

    Back on topic:

    Wallace and Grommit never did much for me, but "Chicken Run" was such a hilarious movie that I'm willing to give it another chance when the new film comes out.

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  3. Sean the Sheep by Zaranne · · Score: 3, Funny

    I just wanna see Sean...he was the coolest character! Course, since they're chasing a were-rabbit instead of a really mean old bulldog, I suppose I'll have to wait. *sigh*

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    1. Re:Sean the Sheep by Zaranne · · Score: 2, Funny

      Well, way cool, Sean! I have a book called "Feng Shaun" sitting on my desk, plus a stupid toy I got from Burger King a billion years ago.

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    2. Re:Sean the Sheep by michael+path · · Score: 2, Funny

      Shaun the Sheep was actually invited to participate in the recently released "World of Warcraft" live action demo.

      In demonstrating one of the games's more interesting features....well, the short of it is that he won't be involved in this or anything else in the future.

  4. Re:Cinema? by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny
    Please don't forget we're all boycotting the evil media companies.

    We'll make an exception. It'll make for A Grand Day Out, especially if I remember to have A Close Shave and don't wear The Wrong Trousers.

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  5. I think... by Mad_Rain · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think that Wallace and Grommet should be boycotted by the slashdot community for their negative stereotyping of penguins as evil criminal masterminds!

    (you do realize this is a joke, right?)

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    1. Re:I think... by Lisandro · · Score: 2, Funny

      I guess you haven't seen the preview of "Madagascar" then... and if you haven't, you should :) Hillarious stuff, i'm eagerly waiting. For this and W&G!

      Penguins are evil!

    2. Re:I think... by jestered1 · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm confused. I'm only half-way into "The Wrong Trousers" and I thought the criminal was a chicken. How about a spoiler warning next time!

  6. Mmm... Helena.... by computerme · · Score: 4, Funny

    Helena Bonham Carter.

    I would watch her read a telephone book on film.

    Then buy the DVD too.

    Oh yeah. I eagerly await the new W & G flick too!!!

    1. Re:Mmm... Helena.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yea, she's hot.

  7. Hardly "slightly-less-than dynamic" by Jtheletter · · Score: 5, Funny
    First off, Wallace and Gromit have come out on top in every adventure they've been in, from picnicking on the moon to battling an automatic-trouser-stealing penguin burglar.

    And secondly, they are made of clay. It doesn't get much more dynamic than that. :P

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  8. Re:So, they're chasing Bunnicula? by Monkelectric · · Score: 2, Funny

    Someone mod this guy to hell for bringing up a horrible childhood memory :)

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  9. Contrary to common misconception.. by tinkerton · · Score: 2, Funny

    kids watch the Pacifier...

    real men watch W&G

  10. I have a solution to the were-bunny problem ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    "Brother Mainar,, Bring out the Holy Grenade of Antioch ... "

  11. mnb Re:Mmm... Helena.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Lately all you need to do is direct a movie she is in and she will drop her current man and sleep with you.

    Kenneth Branagh 1994-1999 (after Frankenstein)
    Tim Burton 2001-current (after Planet of the Apes)

    She's been quite the homewrecker as of late.
    (wish she'd wreck mine!)

  12. Re:Finally, good non-CG animation by SmokeHalo · · Score: 2, Funny

    If you've never seen good claymation, you should defintiely go rent/buy all of the W&G videos, and get a copy of Chicken Run also.

    For claymation, I highly recommend Celebrity Deathmatch , particularly the older episodes with the de facto king (or is it queen?) of CDM, Marilyn Manson.

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  13. Hope you've got a good imagination.. by PopeAlien · · Score: 2, Funny

    ..I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you're going to be watching plasticine in this one..

    ..not that plasticine doesnt have its own special charms.

  14. *Cheeeeese* by eXoXe · · Score: 2, Funny

    Cheeeeeeeese Grommit, Cheeeeeeeeeese!

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  15. Re:So, they're chasing Bunnicula? by Lemmeoutada+Collecti · · Score: 4, Funny

    As someone else pointed out, Bunnicula was a vampire rabbit. So, in the spirit of questionable movies (e.g. Dracula vs. Wolfman) I want to see Bunnicula vs. Wererabbit!

    The penguin will rule them all!

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  16. Re:So, they're chasing Bunnicula? by Shadow+Wrought · · Score: 2, Funny
    The penguin will rule them all!

    One Penguin to find them all, One Penguin to bring them,
    One Penguin to Rule them all, and in the darkness bite them.

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  17. If it happened with SpongeBob by Whorebot · · Score: 2, Funny

    [tongueincheek]The Traditional Values Coalition has news that Wallace and Grommit are in league with the bestiality-agenda, trying to promote an immoral man-beast tolerance with all Americans.[/tongueincheek]

  18. It's on Slashdot because... by ozbird · · Score: 2, Funny

    Credited cast:
    ...
    Peter Kay - PC McIntosh
    [rimshot]

    The question is, will it be Apple or McDonalds that sues over the choice of name?