NEW YORK (AP) ' Aardman Animations' distinctively charming brand of Claymation returns to the big screen at last in "The Pirates! Band of Misfits," a delightful romp whose varied pleasures should please kids all along the age spectrum. An easy sell at the box office, it is sequel-ready thanks to a series of books by Gideon Defoe.

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