Peter Lord and David Sproxton, the creative duo behind Aardman Animations, have been knighted in King Charles' birthday honors. The legendary stop-motion pioneers created beloved characters including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run—franchises that have delighted audiences globally for decades. According to Variety, the knighthoods recognize their outstanding contributions to British culture and the animation industry. The pair founded Aardman in the 1970s and have since become cornerstones of contemporary animation, influencing generations of filmmakers.

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