To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the cherished animated series, a captivating stop-motion short film has been released to celebrate.
As autumn’s hue deepens, with leaves turning a kaleidoscope of warm colors – from rustic brown to vibrant orange, fiery crimson, and burnished gold – one inescapable notion invades the minds of every Halloween enthusiast: It is finally time for Over the Backyard Wall season. While autumn’s crisp climate may be inviting, its cozy atmosphere finds a perfect match in the charming miniseries “Over the Garden Wall,” not “Backyard.” To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the creator of the show, Patrick McHale, has decided to make a change for this year’s celebration, reversing his initial decision not to produce another season, despite initially believing there was too much good stuff in the original series.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Cartoon Community’s introduction last year, Aardman, the renowned studio behind Wallace and Gromit, has created a charming stop-motion adaptation of Over the Backyard Wall, marking a special milestone in the platform’s history. The brief for this project is now live. You’re strongly advised to watch it; in fact, it’s absolutely fantastic. The puppets’ wooden aesthetic exudes a Pinocchio-esque precision, an irony not lost when considering McHale’s collaboration with Guillermo del Toro on the acclaimed stop-motion adaptation of Pinocchio.
While admitting limitations in verifying novelty, I can confidently rephrase: Archival voiceovers from the endearingly goofy Greg do surface, but the entire visual presentation is freshly rendered, showcasing beloved characters from the miniseries with breathtaking vitality under a resplendent new light.
If you’re experiencing “Over the Backyard Wall” for the first time due to this brief exposure, I highly recommend giving it a watch – comprising just 10 episodes, each approximately 10 minutes long, making it an effortless and enjoyable viewing experience that will leave you eager to catch the leaves falling off the bushes.