Academy Museum To Host Special Presentation: “The Only Woman Animator” – Women At The Dawn Of An Industry
The presentation will feature the story and works of pioneering women from the early days of animation.
Stop Motion
After A Decade Of Distribution Hell, Spanish Stop-Motion Feature ‘O Apóstolo’ Is Free To Stream Online
With the film’s rights back in their hands, director Fernando Cortizo and producer Isabel Rey want the world to see ‘O Apóstolo.’
‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Gets Final Trailer Ahead Of December Streaming Release
The film debuts on the streamer December 9.
Reviews Roundup: ‘Wendell & Wild’ Charms Critics Despite Its Loosely Focused Narrative
Critics have called it “overstuffed” and “unfocused,” yet most were happy to forgive those faults thanks to the film’s virtues.
From Picasso To Sonny Rollins: Pablo Lobato On Designing The Characters Of ‘Wendell & Wild’ (Exclusive Artwork)
Illustrator Pablo Lobato, who had never worked in animation prior to this film, had to both learn – and unlearn – craft and skills to design characters for stop motion.
‘Wendell & Wild’ Director Henry Selick On Embracing The Imperfection Of Stop Motion (Video Interview)
“I wanted to have evidence of [stop motion’s imperfections],” says Selick. “I think the audience needs to work a little bit to make the magic real, but then the movie means more to them.”
20 Spooky Stop-Motion Classics To Get You In The Mood For Halloween
Historian Vincent Alexander has exhumed a frightening list of stop-motion gems worth dusting off this Halloween.
Henry Selick Says Pixar’s Braintrust And An Overbearing John Lasseter Killed ‘The Shadow King’
John Lasseter “really couldn’t support my vision,” says Selick.
L.A.’s Pauhaus Gallery Hosts Exhibition Of Artwork From Stop-Motion Innovator David Daniels’
The exhibit featuring Daniels’ artwork will run through August 28.
‘Wendell & Wild’ Gets Running Start On Oscar Buzz With Toronto Selection
What does a Toronto selection mean for Wendell & Wild’s Oscar prospects, and what has a TIFF premiere meant for animated films in the past?
Styles In Animation: Why Felt Feels Right
Cartoon Brew asked several stop motion experts about their feelings on felt, and what makes it the right material for certain projects.
Two New Mature Animated Features From Portugal: ‘Nayola’ And ‘My Grandfather’s Demons’
Critic Carlos Aguilar reviews two standout Portuguese films that featured at Annecy this year.
Henry Selick’s Stop-Motion Pic ‘Wendell & Wild’ Releases New Footage
Netfix will release the film in time for Halloween.
Laika To Produce Neo-Noir Folktale ‘The Night Gardener’ From ‘Ozark’ Creator Bill Dubuque
Set in rural Missouri, the film will be a departure from Laika’s traditional kids and family fare in both aesthetic and narrative terms.
Kijek/Adamski Drop Trailer For Stop-Motion/2D Short ‘Slow Light’ – Exclusive
“Slow Light” employs paper cut-out stop-motion and b&w hand-drawn animation to differentiate between overlapping timelines.
Stop Motion Rules At 2022 Quirino Awards As ‘Bestia,’ ‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Frankelda’ Top Nominees
Brazil, Chile, and Mexico lead the way with six nominations apiece.
Watch: ‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’ Is Bigger Than Ever In Adorable New Trailer
A24 has dropped the trailer for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, coming to theaters this summer.
Shudder Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights To Phil Tippett’s Stop-Motion Feature ‘Mad God’
The film will stream on Shudder beginning June 16 and is set to be accompanied by a limited theatrical release.
This Instagram Account Makes A Strong Case For Why Unionization Is Needed In Stop Motion
Stop-motion animation workers are anonymously sharing salaries and horror stories about working in the industry.
‘Bestia’: How A True-Life Story Of Torture And Evil Was Turned Into An Oscar-Nominated Stop-Motion Film
The film was made during Chile’s recent social uprising. “We were making a short film about torture in the past, while this was happening again in our country,” says director Hugo Covarrubias.
