Leo Barraclough International Features Editor For more than 40 years, Aardman Animations has been producing classics like “Wallace & Gromit,” “Chicken Run” and “Shaun the Sheep.” Now, following in the footsteps of pioneers such as Peter Lord, David Sproxton and Nick Park, new recruits have come on board at the company’s headquarters on Spike Island in the port city of Bristol, in the West of England, replenishing its creative treasure chest. Variety steps along the gangplank to meet some of the more recent additions to the crew: Dan Ojari and Mikey Please, the creators of Oscar-nominated “Robin Robin” (see here); kids’ comedy series “Lloyd of the Flies” creator and director Matthew Walker, and co-director and voice director Jane Davies (see here); and Lucy Izzard, the creator, writer and director of “The Very Small Creatures,” a BAFTA nominated preschool series (see below).
Kate Ferdinand on raising 5 kids: ‘It’s mental - our house is very busy, I’ve been struggling with the load’
07.01.2024 - 07:50 / ok.co.uk
Looking at Kate Ferdinand, it’s hard to believe she gave birth just six months ago. Not only does she look incredible, but she’s feeling it, too. “I’m feeling really good,” the 32-year-old tells OK!.
“I’m in my Zen era. I’m not always this chilled, though – it’s because I’m away from my kids!” Despite her calm energy, Kate’s life has become a lot busier since she and her husband Rio, 45, welcomed their daughter Shae in July. She’s also mum to their three-year-old son Cree, and stepmum to Rio’s children Lorenz, 17, Tate, 15, and Tia, 12.
Shae was born via a planned C-section, and Kate’s recovery has been “much easier” this time around, after previously having an emergency C-section with Cree. “I was easier on myself this time because I’ve been through it,” she explains. “I don’t put as much pressure on myself.
I’m not stressed, I’m just going with my body. Whatever my baby needs, I’m going with it. I’m relaxed." She certainly seems it, and that’s partly down to the ease with which Shae has settled into the family.
“She’s the happiest baby,” says Kate. “She smiles from when she wakes up to when she goes to sleep. She’s a dream.” Welcoming a new addition is a big adjustment for any family, but Kate says things have gone smoothly so far.
“It’s always a bit of a worry for everyone in the family – even me and Rio. It affects everyone, because having a new baby in the house changes the dynamic,” she says. “But like anything in life, everyone just adapts.
You get used to it and you find your space.” Thankfully, the children all adore their new sibling, and the eldest three have been on hand to help out. “Tia is really helpful,” she says. “We’re happy we’ve got another girl on side! The boys are out a lot because of football, so
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