Aardman’s Eagerly Awaited CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET Set To Receive World Premiere At The 67th BFI London Film Festival
CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET TO RECEIVE WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 67TH BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
The Gala screening will be hosted at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, with simultaneous screenings around the UK
The 67th BFI London Film Festival (4-15 October) in partnership with American Express is delighted to announce that the World Premiere of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget has been added to this year’s programme. From the multi-Academy® and BAFTA award-winning Aardman (Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep), and Academy Award® and BAFTA-nominated director Sam Fell (ParaNorman and Flushed Away, respectively), the film is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved and highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, Chicken Run. Starring Thandiwe Newton (Ginger), Zachary Levi (Rocky), Bella Ramsey (Molly), Imelda Staunton (Bunty), Lynn Ferguson (Mac), David Bradley (Fowler), Jane Horrocks (Babs), Romesh Ranganathan (Nick), Daniel Mays (Fetcher), Josie Sedgwick-Davies (Frizzle), Nick Mohammed (Dr Fry), Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will receive its World Premiere on Saturday 14 October at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall; the gala screening is supported by the Mayor of London and Film London. There will also be simultaneous preview screenings of the film taking place at multiple cinemas across the UK. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget debuts globally on Netflix on 15th December 2023.
Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk – this time, they’re breaking in!
Director of Chicken Run: Dawn of The Nugget, Sam Fell, said “What an honour to world premiere our film on home turf at the London Film Festival this year. Dawn of the Nugget showcases the amazing talent and ingenuity of the crew at Aardman backed by the enduring passion of the team at Netflix. We’ve poured everything we’ve got into making this a treat for both die-hard fans and the new generation of families discovering Chicken Run for the first time.”
Kristy Matheson, BFI London Film Festival Director, said “We are so excited to be sharing the magic and artistry of the Aardman studio and their favourite feathered friends with audiences this October with a film that's brimming with fun and has such enormous heart.”
Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, said “I am delighted that Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will receive its world premiere at the gala screening at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. This highly anticipated sequel to the hugely successful Chicken Run features an all-star cast and shows off Aardman’s award-winning creativity in a family film that is packed with fun and laughter. London’s annual film festival shows why our capital is a global hub for film and television, and, after a hugely successful summer for our big screens, I’m determined to continue doing all I can to support the growth of the industry as we build a better London for everyone.”
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Film Page
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget debuts globally on Netflix on the 15th December 2023.
The 67th edition of the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express will take place in the following venues:
- • The Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall returns as gala venue
- • BFI Southbank is the home of the competition programme, series, Screen Talks and LFF for Free events
- • The UK’s biggest screen BFI IMAX will once again host LFF screenings
- • LFF Expanded exhibition of immersive storytelling finds a new home in Bargehouse at Oxo Tower Wharf, and you can also catch selected works at Outernet
- • Five partner cinemas in London's West End include Curzon Mayfair, Curzon Soho, Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), Prince Charles Cinema and Vue West End
- • Festival venues across the UK include Broadway Cinema in Nottingham, Chapter in Cardiff, Glasgow Film Theatre, HOME in Manchester, MAC in Birmingham, Queen’s Film Theatre in Belfast, Showroom Cinema in Sheffield, Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle and Watershed in Bristol
- • Press and industry screenings take place at Picturehouse Central and ODEON Luxe Leicester Square
In addition to UK-wide screenings at the Festival venues, audiences will also be able to explore LFF programmes past and present with a special collection of films on BFI Player.
The 67th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express takes place from Wednesday 4 October – Sunday 15 October, 2023. The BFI LFF Press Launch will take place on Thursday 31 August, 2023.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. "Chick off the old block." (L-R) Bunty (Imelda Staunton), Mac (Lynn Ferguson), Rocky (Zachary Levi), Molly (Bella Ramsey), Ginger (Thandiwe Newton), Fowler (David Bradley), and Babs (Jane Horrocks) in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget coming to Netflix on 15th December. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Photo Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Tickets go on sale 12 September. BFI Members book early on 6 September and American Express® Cardmembers can access presale from 8 September.
About Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget:
Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey
Executive Producers: Peter Lord, Nick Park, Carla Shelley, Sam Fell, Paul Kewley, Karey Kirkpatrick, Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Edited by: Stephen Perkins BFE, Story by: Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell, Screenplay by: Karey Kirkpatrick &John O’Farrell and Rachel Tunnard,
Produced by: Steve Pegram, p.g.a., Leyla Hobart, p.g.a. Directed by: Sam Fell
Additional credits:
Co Director: Jeffrey Newitt
Director of Photography: Charles Copping
Co Producer: Zoe Verrier-Stunt
Production Manager: Ben Barrowman
Head of Story: Richard Phelan
Production Designer: Darren Dubicki
Supervising Art Director: Matt Perry
Animation Supervisors: Ian Whitlock, Loyd Price
VFX Supervisor: Jon Biggins
VFX Producer: Kirstie Deane
Art Production Manager: Zoe Starzak
Puppet Production Manager: Kate Anderson
Additional Sequence Director: Suzy Fagan Parr
CG Animation Supervisor: Mathew Rees
Supervising Sound Editor: Dillon Bennett
Re-Recording Mixer: Gilbert Lake
Technical Director: Tom Barnes
Co-Executive Producers: Sean Clarke, Sarah Cox, Kerry Lock, Alicia Gold, David Sproxton
Casting by: Lucy Rands
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Kristy Matheson Biography
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