The Business A chat with the directors of ‘Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’; Why Disney is dialing back on DEI
Feb 14, 2025
The podcast delves into Disney's rethinking of diversity initiatives amidst political changes, setting the stage for a larger conversation on corporate responsibility. Co-directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham share the behind-the-scenes magic of claymation in their latest film, revealing the unique challenges of animating even still characters like Feathers McGraw. They discuss blending traditional techniques with modern technology, emphasizing the nostalgia and creativity behind Wallace and Gromit.
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Oscars Double Nomination
- Nick Park recalls being nervous at the 1990 Oscars, his first time in LA.
- He had two speeches ready, worried about thanking the wrong crew if either Creature Comforts or A Grand Day Out won.
Parental Support and Inspiration
- Nick Park's mother, a seamstress, encouraged his filmmaking by letting him use her scrap box for puppets.
- His father, a photographer and inventor, inspired Wallace's character.
Aardman and *A Grand Day Out*
- Park created Wallace and Gromit in university.
- Aardman Animations offered him part-time work to finish A Grand Day Out, which took seven years.