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Halas and Batchelor was a British animation company founded by husband and wife John Halas and Joy Batchelor. Halas was a Hungarian émigré to the United Kingdom. The company had studios in London and Cainscross, in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire. History
Explore the history, films and awards of Halas & Batchelor, the largest and most influential animation studio in Western Europe for over 50 years. Learn about their legacy, events and online resources on their official website.
Learn about the Halas & Batchelor studio, one of the most influential animation studios in British film history. Explore the timeline, biographies, awards, and archive images of this pioneering studio.
Jun 29, 2022 · Drawing on the archives of the Halas and Batchelor Collection, this book looks at some of the key works of the studio, including 'Animal Farm' - Britain's first full-length animated feature - and the cult classic 'Autobahn', featuring music by Kraftwerk.
John Halas and Joy Batchelor (respectively, born April 16, 1912, Budapest, Hungary—died Jan. 20/21, 1995, London, England; born May 12, 1914, Watford, Hertfordshire, England—died May 14, 1991, London) were a British husband-and-wife production team, noted for their influential animated films.
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Jan 19, 2018 · At the end of the 1940s the Central Office of Information commissioned Halas & Batchelor to make seven films about policies of the post-war Labour Government. Charley was cast as the figurehead...
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May 18, 2020 · The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor: Directed by Richard Shaw. With Andy Serkis, Peter Lord, Emma Calder, Vera Linnecar. The story of married animators, John Halas and Joy Batchelor.
