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‘Wildwood’: Laika’s Ambitious Stop-Motion Adventure Finally Sets October Release Date!!

Nine months after Laika delayed its long-gestating stop-motion animated film, Wildwood, a new release date has finally been uncovered. The studio has partnered with Fathom Entertainment to deliver its fantasy adventure to theaters in the U.S. on October 23, with FilmNation Entertainment tapped to handle international sales. With new parties involved, the long-awaited adaptation of Colin Meloy‘s novel is poised to see the light of … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: Laika’s Ambitious Stop-Motion Adventure Finally Sets October Release Date!!

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‘Wildwood’: New Teaser Goes BTS at LAIKA’s New Movie!! Check It Out!!

LAIKA Studios, the acclaimed stop-motion studio behind Coraline, has unveiled a brand-new behind-the-scenes teaser for its upcoming animated film, Wildwood. The teaser gives fans an exciting glimpse into the artistry and scale of the studio’s “most ambitious” project yet, slated for release soon. Wildwood new teaser shows BTS look at Laika’s new animated feature The newly released BTS teaser reveals just how far LAIKA is … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: New Teaser Goes BTS at LAIKA’s New Movie!! Check It Out!!

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‘Wildwood’: Release of LAIKA’s Latest Animated Film Postponed to 2026!!

LAIKA’s latest ambitious stop-motion adventure, Wildwood, will now be hitting theaters later than expected. Although it was initially planned to finally release in 2025, the studio has now confirmed to ComicBook.com that the long-gestating adaptation of the novel by Colin Meloy will not see the light of day until sometime in 2026. It’s the latest twist for a film that has been in development since … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: Release of LAIKA’s Latest Animated Film Postponed to 2026!!

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‘Wildwood’: LAIKA, Empire Make Stop-Motion History with Digital Magazine Cover!! Check It Out!!

The legendary LAIKA, the animation wizards behind Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, and Missing Link, are back with another groundbreaking achievement. Known for their mind-blowing stop-motion animation, LAIKA is ready to wow us again. This time, they’ve teamed up with Empire, the world’s biggest movie magazine, to create the first-ever stop-motion digital magazine cover, which can be viewed here. Yes, you … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: LAIKA, Empire Make Stop-Motion History with Digital Magazine Cover!! Check It Out!!

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‘Coraline’ Returns to Theaters for 15th Anniversary in Remastered 3D!!

Steel yourself and hide your eyes as the Other Mother is seeking out victims once again. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the award-winning stop-motion animated film Coraline returns to theaters fully remastered in 3D for a limited run on August 15. A 2D version of the film will also be available. Creators LAIKA Studios are teaming up with Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing to bring … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Returns to Theaters for 15th Anniversary in Remastered 3D!!

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‘Coraline’ Returning to Theaters this Summer in 3D!!

Director Henry Selick’s 2009 stop-motion animated feature, Coraline has a devoted fan base. The feature based on Neil Gaiman’s novella of the same name has been a staple horror story for many fans and surprisingly makes more and more sense as you grow up. The film has everything fans can hope for, a mysterious dark world, otherworldly beings, and a curious young protagonist. Now, the … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Returning to Theaters this Summer in 3D!!

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‘Coraline’: Fathom Events Adding Additional Screenings Due to Popular Demand!!

Coraline made big waves at the box this week as the film’s two-day Fathom Events screening earned a combined ​​$4.91 million at the domestic box office. Despite the film being 14 years old, audiences still continue to embrace the animated classic, which opened only behind Barbie and Oppenheimer on Monday and Tuesday, showcasing its loyal fanbase that flocked to see the latest screening. The film … Continue reading ‘Coraline’: Fathom Events Adding Additional Screenings Due to Popular Demand!!

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‘Wildwood’: Laika’s Next Feature Starring Carey Mulligan to Release in 2025!!

Animation is having its moment, after the Oscar win of Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio last year and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse currently, breaking box office records, animation is getting its rightful attention. In a similar vein, Portland-based Laika Studio that’s given us features like Coraline, and Kubo And The Two Strings is gearing up for its next stop-motion animated feature Wildwood. While the feature is … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: Laika’s Next Feature Starring Carey Mulligan to Release in 2025!!

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Netflix Exec Matt Levin as Laika’s President of Live-Action Film and Series!!

LAIKA, the studio responsible for features like Coraline, and ParaNorman is boosting its expansion into live-action by naming longtime Netflix executive Matt Levin as President, Live-Action Film & Series, the studio announced. The studio is actively developing its first ever live-action project, a film based on acclaimed screenwriter John Brownlow’s (The Miniaturist, Sylvia) action thriller novel Seventeen. Levin previously served as Director, Original Independent Film … Continue reading Netflix Exec Matt Levin as Laika’s President of Live-Action Film and Series!!

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‘Wildwood’: Laika’s Next Feature Adds Mahershala Ali, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan,and More to Voice Cast!!

The animation studio behind Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline is getting ready for their next hit! Today, Laika not only announced the voice cast over-flowing with talent but also released a new image! The upcoming animated film, Wildwood, will feature the voice talents of Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Jacob Tremblay, and more. Wildwood will be based on the children’s fantasy book series of … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: Laika’s Next Feature Adds Mahershala Ali, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan,and More to Voice Cast!!

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‘Wildwood’: LAIKA Announces Next Adaptation; Travis Knight to Direct!!

Studio LAIKA has announced their next project, a stop-motion animated film adaptation of Wildwood, the novel by The Decemberists lead singer and songwriter, Colin Meloy. LAIKA President and CEO, Travis Knight is set to direct the film, plus we’ve got a first look image of the film too. Details on the production are scarce at this time, but we do know that Knight will direct … Continue reading ‘Wildwood’: LAIKA Announces Next Adaptation; Travis Knight to Direct!!

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‘Seventeen’: Laika Is Expanding Into Live-Action With Thriller Adaption!!

Laika, the animation studio behind hits like Coraline, ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings, is expanding into new territory: live-action movies. This is big news for Oregon-based studio who just celebrated its 15th birthday last July and has just five animated features under its belt. Notably, Laika will continue production on its upcoming sixth feature while also exploring the exciting terrain of live-action. Laika‘s expansion into live-action kicks off with optioning author and … Continue reading ‘Seventeen’: Laika Is Expanding Into Live-Action With Thriller Adaption!!

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LAIKA Sets a Stop-Motion Animation Studio at Bowie State University!!

LAIKA makes beautiful, handcrafted stop-motion animated films rife with personality and panache (if you need a refresher on their CV, check out this exclusive Thanksgiving short they made with all their characters). And now, the studio will help future animators and creators continue their journey on producing their own, personal material. LAIKA will set up a stop-motion animation studio at Bowie State University, a Historically Black … Continue reading LAIKA Sets a Stop-Motion Animation Studio at Bowie State University!!

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Animated, Short Films

LAIKA Animation Short Film Characters Gather Its Characters for a Holiday Crossover!! Check It Out!!

LAIKA Animation has created a short film featuring the majority of its film characters, coming together in order to celebrate “Friendsgiving.” The film begins with Mr. Link/Susan from Missing Link walking in with a freshly cooked turkey. Suddenly he drops the turkey, and the moment freezes in time as the camera pulls back to reveal his guests. Sitting at the table are the protagonists from Coraline and ParaNorman, … Continue reading LAIKA Animation Short Film Characters Gather Its Characters for a Holiday Crossover!! Check It Out!!

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Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Movie Review

Missing Link (2019) Review!!

Synopsis – Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travel the world to help their new friend. My Take – While Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar and DreamWorks continue to reap in the benefits of their franchises resulting in excessive box office earnings, American … Continue reading Missing Link (2019) Review!!

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‘Missing Link’ Clips and Featurettes Go Behind the Scenes of LAIKA’s Latest!! Check It Out!!

Most movies are marketed as being “years in the making”, but for a LAIKA Studios movie, that tagline is literally true. Not only do the stop-motion masterpieces take years to create, from the concept stage to final polished production, they’re also some of the most hands-on creations you’ll ever seen on the big screen. Missing Link is the latest herculean effort and labor of love … Continue reading ‘Missing Link’ Clips and Featurettes Go Behind the Scenes of LAIKA’s Latest!! Check It Out!!

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‘Missing Link’: New Trailer Further Reveals Zach Galifianakis in LAIKA’s Latest!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world’s foremost investigator of myths and monsters. The trouble is none of his small-minded high-society peers seems to recognize this. Sir Lionel’s last chance for acceptance by the adventuring elite rests on traveling to America’s Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature. A living remnant of Man’s primitive ancestry. The … Continue reading ‘Missing Link’: New Trailer Further Reveals Zach Galifianakis in LAIKA’s Latest!! Check It Out!!

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‘Missing Link’: First Trailer Reveals LAIKA’s New Stop-Motion Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world’s foremost investigator of myths and monsters. The trouble is none of his small-minded high-society peers seems to recognize this. Sir Lionel’s last chance for acceptance by the adventuring elite rests on traveling to America’s Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature. A living remnant of Man’s primitive ancestry. The … Continue reading ‘Missing Link’: First Trailer Reveals LAIKA’s New Stop-Motion Film!! Check It Out!!

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‘Missing Link’: LAIKA Reveals First Image and Full Voice Cast!!! Check It Out!!

Recently, LAIKA announced that their mysteriously and temporarily titled new picture “Film Five” would be starring Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, and Zach Galifianakis, along with a new domestic distribution deal through Annapurna Pictures and international sales behind handled by AGC International. That’s all well and good for the business side of the incredible, awards-worthy stop-motion animation studio, but today brings better news for fans of their work: An official … Continue reading ‘Missing Link’: LAIKA Reveals First Image and Full Voice Cast!!! Check It Out!!

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Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, and Zach Galifianakis Join LAIKA’s New Stop-Motion Film!!!

LAIKA, the stop-motion animation studio behind the Academy Award-nominated Kubo and the Two Strings, The Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, and Coraline, has announced its fifth film. The feature, which is currently being referred to as simply “Film Five,” is in production at the studio and will be released in the U.S. by Annapurna Pictures. The announcement was made today by LAIKA President & CEO Travis Knight and Megan Ellison, Founder and CEO … Continue reading Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, and Zach Galifianakis Join LAIKA’s New Stop-Motion Film!!!

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