New ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Trailer Dazzles Again
Will Laika score big with “Kubo and the Two Strings”?
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‘Manoman’ by Simon Cartwright
Glen attends a primal-scream therapy session that causes him to release something deep within that knows no limits.
First Look: ILM Artist Greg Jonkajtys Is Developing A ‘Teddy Floppy Ear’ Feature
Visual effects veteran Greg Jonkajtys is giving a high-tech upgrade to a classic Polish children’s property.
Starburns To Make Stop-Motion Michael Jackson Biopic From Chimp’s Point of View
Michael Jackson’s chimpanzee Bubbles is getting his own stop motion feature.
‘Rings’ by Rob Shaw
Music video by Rob Shaw and Bent Image Lab for Aesop Rock’s “Rings.”
Charlie Kaufman Is Surprised That Animation Gets No Respect
“Anomalisa” writer and co-director Charlie Kaufman just highlighted an ugly truth about the Animated Feature category of the Oscars.
‘Pineapple Calamari’ by Kasia Nalewajka
Pineapple Calamari dreams of being a horse-racing champion–but when tragedy befalls the two inseparable women who share his love of riding, he finds his race to the roses abruptly halted.
‘Between Times’ by Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter
In this fairy tale about relativity, a cuckoo clock narrates a day where bread was sliced one second thick, lovers fell in sync and time rarely flowed at an even rate.
New ‘Kubo and The Two Strings’ Trailer
A new trailer is out for Laika’s next film.
Kirsten Lepore Lends Stop-Motion Skill to Tonight’s ‘Adventure Time’
Lepore spoke with Cartoon Brew about the tactile wonder of stop-motion, gender and merit in animation, and why guest-directing ‘Adventure Time’ is a resume-stuffer that’s hard to beat.
‘We Left the Door Ajar, and Christopher Nolan Slipped In:’ An Interview With The Brothers Quay
Cartoon Brew speaks with the Brothers Quay about Christopher Nolan’s documentary, their exhaustive Blu-ray collection, and the challenges of finding funding for new projects.
The Art of Animating Horror: An Interview with Robert Morgan
One of the most original voices in contemporary stop motion talks about his work with us.
‘Bygone Behemoth’ by Harry Chaskin
A washed-up movie monster relives his halcyon days.
Here’s Why Charlie Kaufman Thinks Stop Motion Animators Are Amazing Artists
Kaufman gained a real appreciation for animators during the making of his new film “Anomalisa.”
Cordell Barker: My God-like Process On ‘If I Was God’
Cordell Barker, the two-time Oscar-nominated director of “The Cat Came Back” and “Strange Invaders,” guides Cartoon Brew readers through the challenges of making a mixed-media animated short.
Teaser: Laika’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Is A Stop Motion Action-Adventure Film
Laika’s fourth film, “Kubo and the Two Strings,” is an honest-to-goodness action-adventure film set in a mythic Japan.
‘Anomalisa’ Featurette Showcases the Craftsmanship of Stop Motion Animation
“Anomalisa” was a lot of work: Three years in the making, 1,261 faces, 1,000+ props and costumes. and 118,089 frames of film.
‘Domestic Appliances’ by Lewis Firth Bolton
A short film about people with unusual living arrangements.
‘Anomalisa’ Scores 4 Independent Spirit Nominations
“Anomalisa” is proving that great animation can compete against anything — even live action film.
‘We Nailed It:’ An Interview With ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’ Co-Director Richard Starzak and Producer Paul Kewley
Aardman’s low-budget, big-picture animation continues to compete in our blockbuster marketplace, with stop-motion animation more real than hyperreal CGI.
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