Beloved Children's TV Show Pingu Set to Make a Comeback After 34 Years

A Classic Returns

A popular children's TV show, Pingu, is making a comeback after 34 years since it first aired in 1990. The creators of Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run, Aardman Animations, are set to revive the iconic penguin in a new stop-motion style series.

Reviving a Classic

Pingu gained popularity with viewers and released episodes steadily over the next 10 years after its debut. It was later revived for two more series between 2003 and 2006. Now, after 18 years, brand new episodes of Pingu are set to be unleashed to the world.

Exciting Collaborations

The decision to bring back Pingu follows the recent viral success of clips of the show on social media. The new series will be a collaboration between Aardman and Mattel, the classic toy manufacturer and production company.

Enthusiastic Response

John Silverman, the chief franchise officer at Mattel, expressed excitement about bringing Pingu back, highlighting the partnership with Aardman as essential. Aardman's head honcho, Sarah Cox, also shared enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing the connection to the show's humor and storytelling.

Iconic Catchphrase and Development

Pingu became famous for his catchphrase "Noot Noot" and has sparked a wave of online content. The new series is in development by the same creators behind Wallace and Gromit, promising fresh snow-filled stories featuring everyone's favorite penguin.