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.

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.