The Big Story (film)

The Big Story is a 1994 British animated film by Tim Watts and David Stoten from Spitting Image Productions and starring Frank Gorshin (previously known as The Riddler on the 1960s TV version of Batman).

Summary
A witty spoof on the films Kirk Douglas from various ages, a young 1950s reporter is looking for his big chance pleading his editor for a breaking story.

Production
The film was animated twice: once hand-drawn and then again in stop-motion.

Quentin Tarantino requested this short to play before screening Pulp Fiction.

Availability
Released on the now out-of-print Short 1-Invention DVD

Accolades

 * 1995: BAFTA Award for Best Short Animation (won)
 * 1995: Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (nominated)