In another warning about the tech, Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park has said he fears the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could erode the “human touch” of stop-motion animation.

Speaking ahead of the opening of a new exhibition about his creation in his home town of Preston, Mr Park said he worries about the 'human touch' being replaced.

The 2000s were a great time for animated movies, whether it was from Pixar and Studio Ghibli and whether it was in the sci-fi or fantasy genres.

Whalley resident created the animated 'After Us' after seeing a photo of koala caught in fire-destroyed forest ...