Web Animation Christmas Watch: Wallace and Gromit, Simon's Cat and more
Welcome back to another edition of Web Animation Watch! It's been long old time but we're back with a special Christmas edition. Web Animation Watch brings you the best in online animation: independent shorts, student films, commissioned films, music videos and more! This time we've got some real up-and-coming talent, plus the return of a WAW icon.
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Simon's Cat | This is Why You Don't Leave A Cat Alone With A Christmas Tree
The irrepressible Simon's Cat is back for the festive season. Take amazingly well observed feline behaviour and add in just a touch of cartoon exaggeration, and you're halfway to getting the appeal of this long-running series. This episode is a compilation of festive-themed episodes from over the years... particularly surrounding the mischief he gets up to when left alone with the Christmas tree.
CatFace | Mr Weebl Advent 2025
Mr Weebl is back with another Advent Calendar for 2025. He no longer nearly kills himself by producing 24 animations in a month, but it's still an impressive feat. This year's Calendar features the one and only CatFace, who has an encounter with a Christmas tree. Silly CatFace! You can see this year's Advent Calendar starting here.
Colbert's Cancelled Christmas: The Last Noel
Late-night legend Stephen Colbert has released his very own animated Christmas special, narrated by Nick Offerman. This political satire takes swipes at his cancellation, immigration and (particularly) the current resident of the White House.
Wallace and Gromit x Barbour | Christmas Ad 2025
It would hardly be Christmas without Aardman's iconic duo Wallace and Gromit. There's no new special this year, so we'll have to make do with this commercial for upmarket fashion brand Barbour. But even when they're appearing in an advertisement the inventor and his long-suffering canine companion are full of character and charm. You can't help but feel Christmassy when you watch this! Also check out Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Christmas if you can't get enough.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
