Universal Pictures, LEGO Team for a Trio of Live-Action Films
Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins, and Joe Cornish will each helm one of the untitled movies; a separate, live-action ‘LEGO Ninjago’ feature will be penned by brothers Kevin and Dan Hageman.
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‘Piece by Piece’ Resets Expectations of What LEGO Movies Can Be
Director Morgan Neville and animation director Howard E. Baker discuss how they blended LEGO animation and documentary filmmaking techniques to visualize Pharrell Williams’ unique musical journey, offering a fresh take on how animated biopics can capture the emotional depth of their subjects.
Trailer Drops for Pharrell Williams’ Animated LEGO Biopic ‘Piece by Piece’
The musician and producer will set imaginations free with a feature that ‘defies genres and expectations to transport audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible.’
Pharrell Williams Teams with The Lego Group, Focus Features on Animated Biopic
The musician and producer will set imaginations free with a feature that ‘defies genres and expectations to transport audiences into a Lego world where anything is possible.’
Longtime Netflix Exec Matt Levin to Head LAIKA’s Live-Action Expansion
The cutting-edge animation studio adds veteran production leadership to take the reins of the studio’s expanding live-action efforts; first project is based on John Brownlow’s action thriller novel ‘Seventeen.’
'Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Named Best Animated Feature at 80th Golden Globes
The Oscar-winning director’s stop-motion passion project, 15 years in the making, beats out ‘Inu-Oh,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to win the season’s first big animation award.
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Nominations Announced for 80th Golden Globe Awards
‘Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio’ leads all animated films with noms for best animated feature, best original score, and best original song; ‘Inu-Oh,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ and ‘Turning Red’ also vie for best animated feature.
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Territory Studio Names Colleen Butler Executive Producer
Bringing extensive entertainment, gaming and publishing experience, the Mutiny Pictures co-founder will oversee business development out of company's San Francisco office.
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There’s Still Time! Universal Animation Writers Program Submission Deadline is January 17
Entries are still being accepted for studio’s first-of-its kind paid writing program.
Universal Extends Animation Writers Program Submission Deadline to January 17
Entries for studio’s first-of-its-kind paid writing program, which combines both TV and film content development, now being excepted through January 17, 2020.
Universal Launches Animation Writers Program
Submissions now being accepted for Global Talent Development & Inclusion department’s first-of-its-kind paid writing program that combines both TV and film content development.
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2019 Universal Writers Program Now Accepting Scripts with Animated Content
Submissions now being accepted as program expands to include live-action / animation hybrid projects.
DreamWorks Names Abhijay Prakash Chief Operating Officer
Prakash previously was COO at Focus Features and an exec VP at Universal.
NECA Announces Multi-Category Merchandise Deal with LAIKA
New merchandise line launched just in time for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 includes bespoke reproductions of the Oscar-nominated animation studio’s hero puppets.
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‘The LAIKA Experience’ Takes Up Residence in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter July 14-23
Oscar-winning animation studio, creators of ‘Coraline,’ ‘ParaNorman,’ ‘The Boxtrolls’ and ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ pulls back the curtain on its artistry and tech magic for PRIDE and Comic-Con visitors at bespoke Fifth Avenue storefront.
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Deborah Cook Receives Costume Designers Guild Nomination for LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
Pre-eminent stop-motion animation costumer receives historic first nomination from the Costume Designers Guild for a stop-motion animated feature.
Nominations Announced for 53rd CAS Awards
Animated contenders for the Cinema Audio Society’s 53rd Annual CAS Awards for outstanding achievement in sound mixing are ‘Finding Dory, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ and ‘Zootopia.
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2017 Academy VFX Bake-Off: Finding the Five Motion Picture Nominees
From fiery photorealistic oil rig disasters and fractal geometry-based inter-dimensional mind-bending psychic excursions, to a digitally recreated Carrie Fisher as young Princes Leia, this year’s crop of ten best visual effects productions presented at the Motion Picture Academy represent another reminder of the breadth, depth and range of creative artistry and talent within the industry.
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WATCH: New Featurette Delves into the VFX of LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
New video spotlights the water effects created for LAIKA head Travis Knight’s directorial debut shortlisted in this year's VFX Oscar race.
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‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ Returning to Universal Studios Hollywood
Back by popular demand, ‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ returns to Universal Studios Hollywood for a limited holiday engagement; special interactive experience runs December 21 through January 15.
Gallery Nucleus Hosting LAIKA 10-Year Anniversary Exhibition & Halloween Party
LAIKA 10-Year Anniversary Exhibition & Halloween Party kicks off Saturday, October 29; artist panel for ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ to be held Saturday, November 5.
Regina Spektor Gently Weeps for LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
Stirring music video features Regina Spektor’s performance of the classic George Harrison song, ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps,’ from the ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
AWN Exclusive: Travis Knight’s Unique Approach to Stop-Motion Storytelling
LAIKA chief Travis Knight discusses his directorial debut, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ and his passion for stop-motion animation as a storytelling medium and art form.
‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ Launches at Universal Studios Hollywood
‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ exhibit at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre runs August 5-14.
LAIKA Teams with Nike on Limited Edition ‘Kubo’ Sneakers
LAIKA, Focus Features and Nike enlist designer Tinker Hatfield for customized Air Jordan collaboration celebrating the forthcoming ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’
