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Explore the VFX of LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

From environments spanning the Snowy Plains, the Underwater Garden of Eyes, and the mysterious Hall of Bones, to effects such as massive water simulations, disintegrating magical boats, and digital set extensions, explore the VFX of LAIKA head Travis Knight’s Oscar-nominated directorial debut.

In 3D, Awards, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America

Education & Training Headline News

Film Independent, LAIKA Announce Second Year of LAIKA Animation Fellowship for Project Involve

Fellowship provides $10,000 grant to an animation filmmaker from diversity mentorship program Project Involve.

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Laika Headline News

BAFTA Los Angeles Presenting Master Class with Travis Knight

Masterclass with the president and CEO of the award-winning feature film animation studio LAIKA to be held at The Landmark Theater in West Los Angeles on Thursday, January 26.

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Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

Stop-Motion and VFX Converge in the Vast Oceans of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

No one talks as passionately about stylized water, and the artists who create it, as Laika VFX supervisor Steve Emerson.

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Laika Headline News

LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Opens Today in China

Infotainment China Media, the country’s first private international film sales agency, launches LAIKA’s stop-motion- and CG-animated feature across the Middle Kingdom on more than 7,500 screens.

In Business, CG, Films, Stop-Motion, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America

Laika Headline News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

In Event, Festival, Films, Games, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Stop-Motion, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

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.

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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.

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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.

In Films, Home Entertainment, Music and Sound, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Henry Selick Headline News

GLAS Animation Presenting an Evening with Henry Selick -- ENCORE ADDED!

Director of ‘Coraline’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ to screen a selection of his personal shorts and participate in a Q&A on Saturday, October 1 at The Downtown Independent in Los Angeles.

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Stop-Motion Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Travis Knight Talks ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

LAIKA’s CEO slides into the director’s chair to helm the studio’s stunning new stop-motion/CG hybrid animated feature.

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Laika Headline News

Watch Two New Clips from LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

Discover some of the many worlds Kubo encounters in LAIKA head Travis Knight’s directorial debut, an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan.

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Laika Headline News

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.

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Laika Headline News

‘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.

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Laika Headline News

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.’

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Laika Headline News

Explore the World of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ with New Interactive Map

Social media campaign for LAIKA’s most ambitious film to date includes an innovative mix of Instagram grids, story-based video loops, and an annotated and interactive map of Kubo’s journey.

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Laika Headline News

WATCH: New Featurettes Delve into the Mythology of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

New behind-the-scenes videos from LAIKA's forthcoming stop-motion/CG-animated hybrid feature includes commentary from director Travis Knight and voice talent Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey.

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Laika Headline News

‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ Launches August 5

Special event taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre August 5-14 will showcase the evolution of LAIKA’s unique blend of handcrafted stop-motion animation and visual effects magic in an extensive display of original sets, puppets and props.

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Stop-Motion Animation Blogs

Laika Studio Site Visit: ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

Low-profile Portland studio houses unique collection of technophiles working alongside luddites, all eclectic artists who together produce beautifully idiosyncratic stop-motion feature films.

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Laika Headline News

New Clip & Motion Poster Released for ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

Marking the directorial debut of LAIKA head Travis Knight, stop-motion/CG-animated hybrid feature is based on a story by Google Spotlight Stories animator Shannon Tindle.

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Laika Headline News

Spectacular Final Trailer Unveiled for LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

New trailer for LAIKA CEO Travis Knight’s stop-motion/CG-animated directorial debut reveals more of the mythical Japanese folk tale underpinning Kubo’s story.