‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ Launches Today On Netflix — In The Americas
Aardman’s sci-fi send-up is their first feature to debut on streaming in the U.S. — but it has received a theatrical release elsewhere.
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Netflix Partners With Nexus Studios And Leading Indie Animators For ‘The House’
The three-part animated project will be directed by Paloma Baeza, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels.
Quibi Commissions ‘Gloop World,’ A Stop-Motion Series From Stoopid Buddy And Justin Roiland
Produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, this is the fourth animated series to be announced by the new short-form streaming platform.
GOLDEN GLOBE SHOCKER! Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ Pulls Off Miracle Upset Against 3 Disney Nominees
The director and producer of “Missing Link” were visibly stunned as they accepted the award.
How They Did It: ‘Missing Link’ Production Designer Nelson Lowry On The Complexities Of Hybrid Production
Nelson Lowry explains how he harnessed the studio’s unique capabilities for its latest feature.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Facing It’ by Sam Gainsborough
As Sean waits anxiously in the local pub, he is forced to explore his own unhappy memories and relationships in an evening that will leave him changed forever.
Netflix Boards ‘Oni,’ Tonko House’s Family Series Inspired By Japanese Mythology
The series, which is created by Pixar and Blue Sky Studios veteran Dice Tsutsumi, will mix stop motion and cgi.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Sustos Ocultos De Frankelda’ by Roy and Arturo Ambriz
Stop-motion pilot for Cartoon Network Latin America.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Full Story’ by Daisy Jacobs
Object animation, mural painting, and live performers tell the story of a child trying to piece together a divorce.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Girl In The Hallway’ by Valerie Barnhart
Winner of the Vimeo Staff Pick Award at the 2019 Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Poland’s Animarkt Stop Motion Forum Announces Guests, Programs For October Edition
The Polish event returns October 8–12 with a program of masterclasses, workshops, and other networking events for stop-motion filmmakers.
Special Effects Master Phil Tippett Among Speakers At 11th Festival Stop Motion Montreal
The 2019 edition will focus on the theme of “stop motion in the digital age.”
How ‘Becca’s Bunch’ Achieved Its Unique Blend Of Puppetry And Animation
The Nick Jr. series is a striking hybrid of live action and animation. Its creators break the production process down for Cartoon Brew.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Negative Space’ by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata
Winner of over 125 festival prizes and nominated for an Oscar, “Negative Space” is now online.
What Is VR Good For? The Creators Of ‘Gymnasia’ Have Some Thoughts
“If you have an idea for a short that involves story, for God’s sake don’t do it in vr.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Freaks Of Nurture’ by Alexandra Lemay
Just in time for Mother’s Day…
Bruce Bickford, Stop Motion Icon And Frank Zappa Collaborator, Dies At 72
A cult icon in the world of American independent animation, Bruce Bickford crafted beautiful and terrifying worlds of stop motion animation.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Blind Mice’ by Nicholas D’Agostino
An ex-con gets wrapped up in a con within a con.
Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ Charms Critics, But Faces Uphill Battle At Box Office
Can Laika’s “Missing Link” break out at the box office?
Laika Reveals The Hairy Business Of Animating Fur For ‘Missing Link’
Animating fur in “Missing Link” required a combination of old-fashioned craftsmanship and tech-savvy vfx.
