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Laika Headline News

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.

Academy Awards Headline News

‘My Life as a Zucchini’ Advances in Foreign Language Oscar Race

Critically acclaimed stop-motion animated Cannes selection directed by Claude Barras among nine foreign language films to advance in Oscar race.

broadcast design Headline News

Aardman Nathan Love Delivers Season’s Greetings for Sprout’s ‘Holidays Unwrapped’

Co-directed by Native to Noise and Daniel Cohen, ‘Holidays Unwrapped’ broadcast package features 22 unique deliverables to celebrate Sprout’s holiday programming.

Laika Headline News

‘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.

Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

Keep it in Motion: Classic Animation Revisited – Grant Munro's 'Toys'

Each week Chris Robinson takes a look at great films from animation’s past.  This week he takes a look at another rare NFB short (this time from Grant Munro) called, Toys.

Home Entertainment Headline News

AWN Giveaway: Win ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ on Blu-ray!

Stunning stop-motion/CG-animated feature from LAIKA Animation Studios lands on Blu-ray from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on November 22.

Bent Image Lab Headline News

Bent Image Lab Brings Day of the Dead to Life for el Jimador Tequila

Three stop-motion spots directed by Bent’s Rob Shaw utilize a combination of practical sets and CG backgrounds to highlight el Jimador Tequila’s annual Day of the Dead celebration.

Trunk Animation Headline News

Trunk Creates Appalachian Wonderland for Shirley Collins’ ‘Pretty Polly’

Trunk director Layla Atkinson employs rough cardboard and simple drawings inspired by American folk art combined with beautiful lighting to create the music video’s stop-motion aesthetic.

Events Headline News

LAIKA, Tippett Studios, Platige Image Headline 2016 Playgrounds Digital Arts Festival

Tenth anniversary event to feature filmmakers from ‘Coraline,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘The Matrix’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ with artist talks from industry veterans from LAIKA, Tippett Studios and Poland’s Platige Image.

Virtual Reality Headline News

Tippett Studio, Wevr Unveil ‘Mad God’ Stop-Motion VR Experience

Using photogrammetry to translate physical stop-motion animation into the VR landscape, the ‘Mad God’ experience includes absolutely zero CG characters or environments.

Commercials Headline News

Not to Scale Signs Stop-Motion Director Anthony Farquhar-Smith

Stop-motion animation director for campaigns for brands including Kellogg’s, HSBC, Cadbury, Samsung and Audi has worked on films such as ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ and ‘Corpse Bride.’

Home Entertainment Headline News

LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Available on Blu-ray November 8

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, LAIKA Animation Studios’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ heads home packed with extras on Digital HD, Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD on November 22.

Short Films Headline News

Kangmin Kim’s ‘Deer Flower’ to Screen at the Asian World Film Festival

Short film from the award-winning South Korean filmmaker has won two Oscar-qualifying awards to date from the Melbourne International Film Festival and the Aspen Shortfest.

Laika Headline News

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.

Motion Graphics Headline News

Artifact Delivers 2016 AICP Atlanta Sponsor Reel

Humor-driven sponsor reel employs 3D and stop-motion animation to bring viewers inside the mind of a designer working in advertising.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Set for November 22 Blu-ray Release

LAIKA’s latest stop-motion feature arrives on digital HD November 8, 2016 and on Blu-ray combo pack and DVD November 22, 2016. 

Awards Headline News

‘Ayny’ Wins Student Academy Award for Best Foreign Animation

2016 Student Academy Award for best foreign animation goes to Ahmad Saleh's Academy of Media Arts Cologne graduation film ‘Ayny’; film to be presented Friday, September 23rd at the Goethe-Institut in Los Angeles.

GKIDS Headline News

Watch the New Trailer for ‘A Town Called Panic: Double Fun’

Two award-winning new specials from the directors of the zany feature film and the Academy Award-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine’ in theaters for one day only on September 24.

Festivals Headline News

Festival Stop Motion Montreal Unveils Official 2016 Program

Highlights of the eighth edition, taking place September 16-18, include Opening Night presentation from ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’ producers Clyde Henry Productions, a behind-the-scenes look at LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ and indie stop-motion animator Chris Hopewell, who directed the music video for Radiohead’s ‘Burn the Witch.’

Music Videos Headline News

CineMiniature Pictures Creates Rankin/Bass-Inspired Video for The Kickback

Chicago animators David Wall and Lauren Travers of CineMiniature Pictures deliver a hyper-imaginative stop-motion animated video Inspired by the style of classic 1960s Claymation.

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