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Brenek discusses Laika’s creative control, lessons from a surprise box office hit, and plans to bring more anime to U.S. theaters.
Laika’s stop-motion feature fell just 27% in its second weekend, reaching $27.4 million domestically as audience polling pointed to strong word of mouth.
A projected $7–8 million second weekend would put Travis Knight’s stop-motion fantasy roughly in line with earlier Laika releases.
Laika’s latest more than doubled ‘Missing Link’s’ debut, with international expansion and the studio’s track record adding context to its opening.
From bespoke puppet faces to hand-applied feathers, the craftspeople behind the stop-motion feature explain how they build its intricate world.
At View Conference, VFX supervisor Steve Emerson revealed how the studio blends handcrafted animation and digital effects for its most ambitious film yet.
Laika’s highly anticipated sixth stop-motion feature, directed by studio head Travis Knight, will release wide in theaters on October 23.
Travis Knight’s hyped stop-motion adaptation of Colin Meloy’s Portland-set fantasy novel opens in U.S. theaters on October 23.
David Burke explains how Annecy, Fathom Entertainment, and the studio’s successful re-release screenings are shaping the plan for Laika’s next feature.
Travis Knight shared new ‘Wildwood’ footage, explained the studio’s creative process, and revealed how Laika tackled its most ambitious feature yet.
We’ve finally got a significant look at one of the most anticipated and ambitious feature releases of the year, coming to cinemas on October 23.
The six-month program offers mentorship, studio access, Annecy participation, and Gotham Week pitching opportunities for emerging animation filmmakers.
Fathom Entertainment, behind lucrative ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’ re-releases, will handle U.S. distribution, with FilmNation selling internationally.
A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, Disney, and indie titles.
Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ teaser unveils The General, a golden eagle featuring 9,000 hand-crafted feathers across two specialized puppets.
Some of the important news from Annecy that you may have missed last week.
BAFTA-nominated screenwriter John August (“Corpse Bride,” “Frankenweenie”) is writing the film.
The bestselling author currently has multiple animation projects in development.
In recent years, Chris and Justin Copeland have worked on an impressive number of animated action-adventure series.
Globally, the ‘Coraline’ re-release has earned a hefty $37.7 million.