'Postman Pat' to be made into 3D film

British stop-motion animated children's television series Post Pat will soon be made into a 3D film. The movie will apparently include classic stop motion animation the show's fans are used to, but with computer-generated imagery and 3D effects.

The Mirror reports, Andrew Kerr, from Classic Media, which is behind the film, said: "It is going to be an exciting time for Pat's fans." The film will revolve around Pat realizing that he has an amazing singing voice. The story will see him turn a national hero by winning a contest in the end.

However, he needs to choose between his rural life delivering mail and international superstardom. The film is expected to release in 2011.