Aardman Denies Report That It Is Running Out Of Clay To Make Stop-Motion Films
The studio reassured fans that “there is absolutely no need to worry.”
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A Lone Survivor Finds Light After The End Of The World In The Stop-Motion Short ‘The Forbidden Zone’
The short was created by Calarts alum Zach Tolchinsky, who had to finish it in his living room after the pandemic shut down production.
Adult Swim Announces Its First Spanish-Language Series, ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads’
The show will feature an all-women voice cast and tell the story of a wealthy Spaniard living in Ecuador.
Pete Kozachik, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘Coraline’ Director Of Photography, Dies At 72
Kozachik was the go-to cinematographer for spooky stop motion, also filling the role on ‘James and the Giant Peach’ and ‘Corpse Bride.’
Animation Vet Carolyn Gair Talks Self-Producing Her Debut Feature ‘Return To Kellogg’ And The Best Advice She Got Along The Way
We caught up with Gair ahead of the film’s North American premiere at at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology.
Netflix Unveils ‘Pokémon Concierge’ Stop-Motion Series With First Teaser
The series is a collaboration between Netflix, The Pokémon Company, and Japanese stop-motion producers Dwarf.
Sustainable Stop-Motion: Industry Experts Provide Tips To Producing Green Animation
Industry experts offer advice to filmmakers looking to go green with their stop-motion productions.
Guillermo Del Toro Teases Next Animated Feature, A Stop-Motion Adaptation Of Nobel Prize-Winning Novel ‘The Buried Giant’
Del Toro is working with writer Dennis Kelly (‘Matilda the Musical’), and will begin the design process in two months.
Scene Breakdown: The Creative Process Behind Apple’s Stop-Motion Series ‘Shape Island’
Director Drew Hodges talked us through a scene from the series and explained the craft and creative concepts behind the show’s stop-motion production process.
Five Animated Features That Academy Voters Shouldn’t Overlook This Awards Season
These standout features from 2022 deserve a close look from Oscar voters.
‘Mother Land,’ South Korea’s First Stop-Motion Feature In 45 Years, Hits Korean Theaters Later This Month
The film opens January 25 in Korean theaters.
‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Wins Best Animated Feature Golden Globe
In his acceptance speech, del Toro reminded audiences that, “Animation is cinema,” and that it is “not a genre for kids; it’s a medium.”
18 Lesser-Known Stop-Motion Christmas Gems To Enjoy This Holiday Season
Historian Vincent Alexander has put together a list of 18 lesser-known stop-motion Christmas shorts you might not have seen before.
‘Pinocchio’ Director Guillermo Del Toro On The Boundaries North American Animation Should Be Pushing (Video Interview)
North American animation shouldn’t be afraid to touch on themes that are adult in depth and concern.
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.
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.”