When Pigeons Go To War

We'll be the first to admit that it's not been the most bounteous week for news, and it looks like today will be no different. Still, rather than bring you a selection of actors you've never heard of joining projects you couldn't possibly care about, we thought you might enjoy some good old British wartime fun. With pigeons. Yes, a new trailer for Valiant is now available, giving us a glimpse at the WWII animated tale of winged vermin sticking it to the Boche. From the producer of Shrek, this is still very much a homegrown tale with Ricky Gervais, Jim Broadbent, John Cleese, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Williams all contributing to the voice list. Ewan McGregor takes the lead as Valiant himself, a particularly unimpressive pigeon who nonetheless signs up to do his duty and becomes enlisted in the RAF. Despite a diminutive wing span and a hapless manner, Valiant finds himself entrusted with the most important mission of the war: carrying dispatches that outline the Normandy landings. There's not too much revealed here and it's in godforsaken Windows Media format but it's well worth a look. Click Here.