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#Laika

Kubo and the Two Strings Kubo and the Two Strings

Year-Long Laika Exhibit, Screenings To Open Next Month At Museum Of The Moving Image

“Laika: Life in Stop Motion” will open at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY on September 1, 2022.

By Keltie Duncan | 6 months ago

Shannon Tindle, Kubo and the Two Strings Shannon Tindle, Kubo and the Two Strings

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.

By Jamie Lang | 9 months ago

The Night Gardener

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.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

Anomalisa

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.

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

Wildwood

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.”

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Claydream

‘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.

By Carlos Aguilar | 2 years ago

Travis Knight

Laika Moves Into Live Action, Plans To Adapt Action Thriller Novel ‘Seventeen’

The studio is also at work on its sixth animated feature.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Laika, Shout! Factory

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Ian Sheppard, Laika

Laika Hires Veteran Executive Ian Sheppard As Head Of Development

The executive was previously overseeing development at the John Lasseter-led Skydance Animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Animarkt, Laika

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

August 2020

Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In August

Unsettled studios, inclusivity milestones, a controversial “Ren & Stimpy” reboot, and much more…

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Missing Link

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.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

"The Blue Claymation"

Laika, Adult Swim, And Indie Artists Lead Tiktok’s Animation Scene

Sixty-second videos. Unbridled creativity. Millions of viewers. Welcome to animation on Tiktok.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Missing Link

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.

By Carlos Aguilar | 3 years ago

Golden Globes Nominees: Disney Dominates, ‘Lion King’ Finally Acknowledged As Animation

Here are the the Golden Globe nominations for best animated feature.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

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.

By Carlos Aguilar | 4 years ago

Missing Link

‘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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ Charms Critics, But Faces Uphill Battle At Box Office

Can Laika’s “Missing Link” break out at the box office?

By Carlos Aguilar | 4 years ago

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.

By Ian Failes | 4 years ago

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