Wallace and Gromit could be packing up their cheese and crackers and heading to the Swanscombe Peninsula, London Paramount bosses announced today (February 24).
The company behind the £2 billion entertainment resort, London Resort Company Holdings Ltd (LRCH) have agreed a memorandum of understanding with Aardman Animations Ltd to feature their intellectual property at the park.
Aardman is one of the UK's leading animation studios, having produced the likes of Chicken Run, Pirates Band of Misfits and the Shaun The Sheep TV series.
The animations will feature alongside Hollywood creations and BBC favourites.
LRCH have hailed the deal 'fantastic news' for the resort which is set to feature a theme park, water park, sporting facilities, an entertainment street, a staff training academy and about 5,000 hotel rooms.
David Testa, Director of London Resort Company Holdings, said: "Today's agreement is fantastic news for everyone involved.
"Our vision for the London Paramount Entertainment Resort is to create a world-class destination that combines the glamour of Hollywood with the best of British culture.
"Our agreement with Aardman will bring a number of the nation's favourite characters to the resort and introduce them to a whole new international audience."
An image of what London Paramount could look like
Sean Clarke Head of Rights and Brand Development at Aardman Studios, said: "Aardman is proud of its British heritage and ability to make award-winning films and TV series that entertain audiences all over the world.
"This is a great foundation on which to work with LRCH, with a view to creating a range of highly entertaining and immersive attractions with our brands at the London Paramount Entertainment resort."
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