How ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Went From ‘Pure Heaven’ To Nearly Breaking Creator Shannon Tindle
Kubo creator Shannon Tindle shares the heartbreaking story of how he had the rug pulled from under him on what was almost his feature directorial debut.
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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.
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.
Laika Announces ‘Wildwood,’ Its Sixth Animated Feature
Director Travis Knight says the new film allows him to tell “a madly ambitious story of magic, wonder, and danger set in the place I grew up.”
‘Claydream’ Review: Will Vinton Doc Exposes Viciousness Of Legal Battle With Phil Knight
Marq Evans’s film also gives a rounded portrait of Vinton himself, as a visionary but flawed artist and leader.
Laika Moves Into Live Action, Plans To Adapt Action Thriller Novel ‘Seventeen’
The studio is also at work on its sixth animated feature.
Shout! Factory Picks Up U.S. Home Distribution Rights To Laika’s Features
New bonus content, collectible packaging, and specialty releases are in development for the Laika library.
Laika Hires Veteran Executive Ian Sheppard As Head Of Development
The executive was previously overseeing development at the John Lasseter-led Skydance Animation.
Hurry: Applications For Animarkt Stop Motion Forum’s Professional Events Close This Weekend
Events include a recruitment session for Oregon’s Laika studio and individual consultations with industry experts.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In August
Unsettled studios, inclusivity milestones, a controversial “Ren & Stimpy” reboot, and much more…
Report: Laika Has Laid Off 15% Of Its Workers
The studio says it intends to hire back employees when it can safely have the crew back in its buildings.
Laika, Adult Swim, And Indie Artists Lead Tiktok’s Animation Scene
Sixty-second videos. Unbridled creativity. Millions of viewers. Welcome to animation on Tiktok.
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.
Golden Globes Nominees: Disney Dominates, ‘Lion King’ Finally Acknowledged As Animation
Here are the the Golden Globe nominations for best animated feature.
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.
Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ Adds Theaters And Remains Steady In Its Second Weekend
On its second weekend “Missing Link” increased its screen count from 3,413 to 3,437.
‘Missing Link’ Bombs At The Box Office
Laika’s latest opened in 9th place, recording one of the most disastrous wide launches ever for an animated feature.
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.
Take A Look At The Painstaking Craft Behind Laika’s ‘Missing Link’
“What we do at Laika is to take this style of filmmaking, which is…about artists using their hands to bring something to life, and blend that with technologies,” says Laika president Travis Knight.
