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.
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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.
Starburns Industries And XYZ Films Board Will Vinton Documentary ‘Welcome To My Daydream’
A documentary about Will Vinton, the Portland stop-motion renegade, is moving forward.
Three Essential Tips For Strengthening Your Character Animation
Adam Fisher, veteran stop motion animator and Assistant Professor of Animation and Game Art at Maine College of Art, offers these tips for strengthening character animation performances.
TRAILER: Laika Reveals First Look At ‘Missing Link’
The first of the studio’s films that doesn’t star a child, “Missing Link” pushes Laika in a more mature direction.
Will Vinton, Stop-Motion Legend And Claymation Creator: Dead At 70
Will Vinton, a seminal figure in the development of commercial stop motion animation in the United States, has passed away.
Laika Hires Former Buzzfeed Exec To Head Up Business Development
Laika has hired former Buzzfeed and FX executive Michael Waghalter to head up business development at the stop-motion studio.
Laika Reveals Details, First Image From New Film ‘Missing Link’
Zach Galifianakis is Mr. Link in Laika’s upcoming film, set for 2019 release.
Laika’s Fifth Film Will Be Directed By ‘Paranorman’ Helmer Chris Butler
Laika is teasing some new details about its fifth stop motion feature.
BREAKING! ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Wins BAFTA Award
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ beat three Disney animated features for the BAFTA feature animation prize.
