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Shaun the Sheep, one of the most popular characters in the Aardman Animations stable, is to make his big-screen debut in spring 2015.

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First seen in Oscar-winning short film 'A Close Shave', Shaun went on to star in a TV series that has been exported to more than 170 countries since 2007. According to Thursday's announcement, the new film's story will see Shaun's mischief inadvertently lead to the Farmer having to leave the farm. 

The 'epic adventure' that follows will have Shaun, Bitzer and the flock go into the big city to rescue him. David Sproxton, executive chairman and co-founder of Aardman stated to the BBC this week: 'Shaun and his friends have a massive global following...We are very excited about being able to put them into a bigger adventure for the big screen.'

Aardman is teaming up with StudioCanal on the film, which will see Shaun leave his farm for a city-based adventure. StudioCanal is financing and will distribute the film in the UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

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