Mattel exec Josh Silverman spoke to THR about the company's mission to create shows that resonate with both adults and children, something he calls "new-stalgia."

Mattel and Aardman are developing a Pingu animated television series, and I, for one, am ecstatic. As a cute animal fanatic and sassy children’s character lover (looking at you, D.W.

A new Pingu series is finally coming to TV screens 18 years after the last episode was made. The remake comes as part of a team up between toy company Mattel and award-winning animation studio Aardman, of course known for Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and a collection of other classics.

Aardman and Mattel has announced a collaboration that will lead to the creation of a stop-motion animated Pingu series. It will be co-developed by Aardman chief creative director Sarah Cox and Alan Thorpe, as well as Sidney Clifton, Rob David, and Melanie Shannon from Mattel.

Mattel is teaming up with Aardman, the studio behind Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit to develop a new stop-motion Pingu animated series.

Mattel, the toy and family entertainment company, and Aardman, the celebrated animation studio behind the likes of Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and Wallace &amp

Pingu' is making a comeback! Mattel and Aardman are co-developing a new stop-motion series, bringing back the beloved penguin.

Pingu is inspired by the cheeky penguin who lives in the South Pole and remained on our screens for decades, famous for his mischief and catchphrase, "Noot Noot!" A new stop-motion, animated Pingu television series is now in the works by Mattel that acquired Pingu through its purchase of HIT Entertainment in 2011.