In The Grand Getaway, step into the shoes of Wallace, Gromit and their new contraption Auto-Caddy in a joyful narrative VR adventure that will transport you from the warmth of West Wallaby Street to the dangers of Deep Space!
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It on January 13th 2018, 1.4m people across Hawai’i received an SMS from the state’s Emergency Management Agency: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
In the minutes that followed, they were forced to confront existential questions that had been unthinkable just moments before: where could they go for shelter? What would remain of their communities if they survived a nuclear blast? How could they explain to their children why we live in a world where such unimaginable destruction was possible? And how could their own Government continue to pursue nuclear policies that threaten the entire global population every day?
By the time FEMA managed to retract the incorrect warning message, it was too late to pretend that normality would resume. Their collective experience had laid bare the growing threat that nuclear weapons pose to the world. In the words of Kauai resident Cynthia Lazaroff, ‘Nothing happened, but everything changed’.
In ‘The Grand Getaway’, holidays are in the offing for Wallace and Gromit. Sun, sand, and the chance to test out their latest contraption, Auto-Caddy. But Wallace has his dates mixed up – they have to be on the other side of the country in just half an hour! There’s only one thing for it… they’ll take the Rocket!
Under the guidance of BERYL, their beverage employee related logistics contraption, the pair pack and prepare for take-off. But soon a mishap with the controls sent the team hurtling off course. Will this be a holiday to remember?
The Grand Getaway is an interactive, narrative-led VR experience for the Meta Quest which will take fans on a brand-new adventure with much-loved characters Wallace and Gromit.
Step into the shoes (and paws) of the legendary duo and join them on an epic new adventure… on VR!
Bram Ttwheam
With over 20 years’ experience, Bram has worked for a number respected UK animation companies and has contributed to many features and shorts including four BAFTA® winners.
From VFX supervision to animation he has turned his hand to a variety of roles. With commercials, promos and a BAFTA® nomination under his belt he’s now represented as a director for Aardman where he also looks after the Post Production Department. Bram is passionate about the craft and revels in the joy of stylistic fusion and blending of different techniques.
When speaking about Time Flies, a watercolour style animated film for the RSPB which he co-directed, he said: “It’s little moments of storytelling like these that make animation such a joy and the chance to work with talented people for a worthwhile cause is something to be treasured. When they come along, grab them!
Finbar Hawkins
Finbar is a creative director and writer with experience of working with agencies, broadcasters, publishers, media and entertainment companies as well as mobile and gaming firms.
Finbar has founded digital ventures, actively pioneered content development, interactive drama and cross-platform TV projects, and has a love for developing both analogue and interactive content for children and teens.
JORGE TERESO is a director & digital artist from Buenos aires. His work ranges from playful and lysergic animations to realistic VR experiences and interactive installations. He’s a partner at 3dar studios, where he created its first award winning short film, Shave It (2013).
Since then he’s been creating 3dar’s original content, always in search of new ways to expand the possibilities of animation.
Directed by
Finbar Hawkins & Bram Ttwheam
Written by
Finbar Hawkins
Produced by
Atlas V, Aardman and Meta Production
Producers
Joseph Bell , Julien Bercy, Arnaud Colinart, Dash Spiegelman, Ryan Genji Thomas, Joana Malagueira
Executive Producer
Antoine Cayrol, Arnaud Colinart, Luke Gibbard, Sarah Malkin, Lorna Probert, Yelena Rachitsky
Cast (EN)
Ben Whitehead (Wallace), Miriam Margolyes (Beryl)
Gameplay Director
Lawrence Bennett
Animation Studio
No Ghost, Albyon
Music Composer
Michael Csányi-Wills, Wallace & Gromit Theme Music: Julian Nott
Sound Design
Nicolas Bredin
Executive Director
Daniel Efergan
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