Hedgehog. Magpie. Gorilla. Solan And Ludvig Return In THE BIG CHEESE RACE

If you've not heard of magpie and hedgehog duo Solan and Ludvig before now then you're almost certainly not Norwegian. Based on the hugely popular works of Kjell Aukrust, the duo first appeared on Norwegian screens in 1975 in Pinchcliffe Grand Prix - a film that proved so popular and enduring that it appeared on a big screen somewhere in Norway every single day for over 28 years, eventually selling more tickets than the entire population of the Nordic nation before the streak was broken.

The duo returned to the big screen back in late 2013 with Solan And Ludvig: Christmas In Pinchcliffe - a stop motion animated effort from director Rasmus Sivertsen that posted the second best Norwegian opening of the past decade. So, yes, the duo has staying power. And now Sivertsen is returning for another Pinchcliffe adventure with upcoming effort The Big Cheese Race.

Reodor Felgen's home and workshop are in peril after Solan has boasted and gambled in drunken company. A nerve-wrecking race with various vessels across Flaaklypa's highest peak will decide if Solan, Ludvig and Reodor still retain their home at the end of the story.

The full trailer for this one has freshly arrived and it's not hard at all to see why these are so popular. The energy is fantastic and the level of craft on display truly top notch. Check it out below.