Stick Man & Other Stories (UK-import)
Collection of four children's animations. In 'Stick Man' (2015) the short film follows the journey of Stick Man (voice of Martin Freeman) as he ventures across the seasons and tries to make it back home before Christmas. On an early morning jog Stick Man is snatched by a playful dog (Russell Tovey) and taken far away from his house. Will he make it back to Stick Lady Love (Sally Hawkins) and their three children in time for Christmas? In 'The Gruffalo' (2009) a cunning little mouse goes for a walk in the forest and manages to outsmart not only a succession of woodland predators but the purple-prickled, wart-nosed Gruffalo too. Voice talents include Robbie Coltrane, Helena Bonham Carter, John Hurt and Rob Brydon. In 'The Gruffalo's Child' (2010) some time after the events in the first story the Gruffalo now has a small daughter. After hearing her father's fantastic stories about the Big Bad Mouse in the deep, dark wood, her curiosity gets the better of her and she sets out one snowy night on a thrilling journey of discovery. Finally, in 'Room On the Broom' (2012) the story tells of a benevolent witch (Gillian Anderson) travelling on her broomstick who invites a variety of different animals to join her on her journey, much to the dismay of her cat (Rob Brydon). Voice talents include Timothy Spall, Martin Clunes and David Walliams.