A 4ft-high bronze statue of evil penguin Feathers McGraw has been unveiled near to his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit.

The evil penguin has his beady eyes on the much-loved duo's own statue nearby. Nick Park was the guest of honour at the official opening of Preston's new Animate cinema and leisure complex.

Wallace and Gromit: A Vengeance Most Fowl, picked up two Baftas. The first win was for best children’s and family film which was a new award this year. Penwortham local Nick took to the stage alongside his fellow director for the film, Merlin Crossingham, and the film’s producer Richard Beek to be presented with the award by singer Camilla Cabello.

Oscar-winner Nick Park unveiled the statue at the opening of a leisure complex in Preston A bronze statue of animated penguin villain Feathers McGraw has been unveiled close to his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit.

A 4ft-high bronze statue of evil penguin Feathers McGraw has been unveiled near to his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit.