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.
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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.
Spark Animation Plans First In-Person Edition Since Earning Oscar-Qualifying Status
Nora Twomey and Henry Selick will be in attendance on opening night with their films ‘My Father’s Dragon’ and ‘Wendell & Wild.’
First Full Trailer For Henry Selick’s ‘Wendell & Wild’
‘Wendell & Wild’ will gets a limited theatrical run on October 21 before landing on Netflix worldwide October 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?
Henry Selick’s Stop-Motion Pic ‘Wendell & Wild’ Releases New Footage
Netfix will release the film in time for Halloween.
‘Twice Upon A Time’ And ‘Sesame Street’ Director John Korty: An Appreciation
Harley Jessup, Henry Selick, and Brian Narelle share their memories of an iconic American filmmaker.
Netflix’s 2022 Animated Film Slate Includes Films By Henry Selick, Richard Linklater, Nora Twomey
Works by Guillermo del Toro and Chris Williams, alongside three anime features, are also in the mix.
Main Character In Henry Selick’s ‘Wendell & Wild’ Revealed In New Teaser
Meet demon-dusting teen goth Kat.
Netflix Teases Henry Selick’s Stop-Motion Feature ‘Wendell & Wild’
The film stars two “hellishly funny demons,” voiced by Key & Peele.
Netflix To Release Six Original Animated Features Every Year, Says Co-CEO Ted Sarandos
Netflix’s animation ambitions are to do what “no major studio has ever done.”
Annecy Preview: 6 Highlights From This Year’s Virtual Program
For less than $17, experience the first virtual edition of the famous Annecy festival.
ANALYSIS: Netflix Overtakes Disney In 2019 Annie Award Nominations
See the complete list of 2019 Annie Award nominations.
Kelly Asbury On Directing ‘Uglydolls’: “It Was Sort Of A Blank Slate, And That Was Great”
“I like taking on something that’s not going to be that easy,” says “Uglydolls” director Kelly Asbury.
NetfIix’s New Animation Slate Includes Craig McCracken, Nora Twomey, and Jorge Gutierrez (Analysis)
Netflix is shaking up the animation industry in a big way. Here a look at the studio’s upcoming projects.
‘Funan’ Dominates Animation Is Film Festival With Two Wins
In addition to “Funan,” the Spanish film “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles” was also recognized with a special jury prize.
Weekly Briefing: ‘Wolfwalkers,’ French TV Animation, Pixelatl
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