I agree this was a better story than the Were rabbit. I also enjoyed it more, but that may be because I have a 4 year old and it was a bit easier for him to enjoy this one over Were Rabbit!

It was on on Christmas Day last year in the UK. I enjoyed it far more than the Wererabbit film.

We just finished watching A Matter of Loaf and Death - what can I say - it was great! (We "rented" it from Netflix.) I think I'm going to have to put Wallace & Gromit DVD's on my Christmas list, or wait, my birthday is coming up soon ...

Thanks Leshawn:)

I bought it, watched it and loved it! It was so clever and entertaining! The US release includes a bonus feature film "How They Donut-The Making of "A Matter of Loaf and Death"" which was delightful and informative. It also includes an episode of "Shaun the Sheep" (another favorite which I have been watching joyfully!).
It was a great purchase and Amazon has it for $9.99.
Alex, I always knew you were the best!

I believe it's coming out on blu-ray with the three classic shorts included! Now we need CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT in high-definition:)

allrighty roo! YAY!

for those interested this comes out in the US on 9/22. its available for pre order on amazon! YEA

Yes! A children's portion that isn't Pixar pablum!!

I just got to see this as part of a film festival shorts program, and it was well worth the wait! Very funny! It is great to get to introduce my son to Wallace and Gromit on the big screen!

Thanks Becca (blushes)...

I see now, the extreme brevity of the film explains why it hasn't been released in theatres yet. They'll probably submit it for the obligatory Oscar in 2010, and then put it on DVD soo thereafter.

Alex:

I continue to be in awe of you, and you have just cemented your spot in my list of coolest kids on the block!

Just let me know Phillip!! The new Wallace & Gromit only runs a half-hour in screentime so we could also watch another classic:) I should have RED SHOES on Blu-Ray by September if the release date doesn't change.

i'm a wallace and gromit fan, but i'll just have to wait until it's released here, although i am planning a trip to the east coast in the fall.....a late night after-concert screening, alex?

Alex DeLarge wrote: Jonathan, if you have a region-free dvd player (or Blu-ray player), you can order it from the UK. But it is ..."

Unfortunately we don't have a region-free or Blu-ray player. I guess we'll just have to wait until it's released in US format. Or maybe it will be in a NY theater?

I love Wallace and Gromit! Hope they release it here soon - would love to see it!

Tom, stop by Central PA for a showing! My wife and I could watch it again and again.

Jonathan, if you have a region-free dvd player (or Blu-ray player), you can order it from the UK. But it is a PAL source and you need the proper setup. I know, it's all so confusing but film and home theatre is my hobby: don't hesitate to e-mail if you have any questions:) BTW, I'm not a salesman, I've just researched this stuff too death because I want to have the ability to watch any DVD/Blu-ray released anywhere in the world.

Looking forward to this hitting the US at some point. I'm a big fan of Gromit.

A new Wallace & Gromit! How did I miss this? Must track it down. Thanks!

I love Wallace & Gromit and when I had the chance to import this Blu-ray...I couldn't pass it up! I don't believe this has been shown theatrically in the US, but you can order it from Amazon UK. Enjoy:)

WALLACE & GROMIT: A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH (Nick Park, 2008, UK) A madcap recipe of wondrous adventure whose ingredients include cheese, sweet cakes, infatuation, and murder whilst Wallace proves he may be the master…but Gromit the mastermind! Wallace and Gromit have opened a business called Top Bun, a dough to door delivery service full of timely humor and insane machinations baked with humor and sweetness. But a series of gruesome murders plagues the small town as local bakers are turning up dead: seems to be the work of a cereal killer. Creator/Director Nick Park has once again introduced us to the heroic exploits of this dynamic duo, but this time casting a darker shadow upon their fate. Park understands cinematic language as he uses intriguing mise-en-scene and Hitchcock-like camera angles to build suspense and anxiety. Wallace falls in love with Piella and is led astray by his heart, like an untethered balloon floating skywards, and soon to be dashed upon the hard reality of love. But Gromit discovers her dark secret and must save his master from becoming the last unlucky victim to fulfill her Hellish bakers dozen. The sincere and trusting Wallace and the silent but loyal Gromit are well-rounded individuals, each distinct and lifelike expressing their own unique characteristics. The creative stop-motion animation brings this clay to life, utilizing wonderfully intense close-ups to convey emotion (and devotion) through sublime facial expressions. Nick Park also delivers the goods with rollicking action as the narrative is insanely propelled towards its doughy and violent conclusion. Pay close attention for homage to Donny Osmond, ALIENS, TOP GUN, GHOST and of course Powell & Pressburger’s epic. Though Wallace ends up safe and sound Gromit becomes a victim himself…of puppy love. (B+)