British terrestrial television channel, Channel 4, today launched their own animation website called 4mations. The new site aims to bring together the best animation from around the world, so reports Variety.

4mations is a joint project between Aardman and Lupus Films, and will embrace comedy, adult, sci-fi and 3-D work, plus games and specialist groups.

The trade says that 'users are able to view, vote, share and comment on content, embed their favorite clips on their own websites and social networks, upload their own work, pitch for paid commissions and complete for broadcast slots.'

The site is run in a You Tube style format and can be found over here.