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.
Tagged With: Stop-Motion
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.’
In Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
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.
Fan-Made Shorts Launch New Toy Line for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Fan-made stop-motion animated shorts featuring the new line of toys from the forthcoming movie launch on the ‘Star Wars’ YouTube channel.
GKIDS Announces Acquisition of ‘My Life as a Zucchini’
Critically acclaimed stop-motion animated Cannes selection directed by Claude Barras is Best Foreign Language submission from Switzerland for the 2017 Academy Awards.
In Awards, Business, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
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.
‘SuperMansion: Season 1’ Arrives on DVD October 11
From the makers of ‘Robot Chicken,’ season one of Crackle’s stop-motion animated super hero series debuts on digital October 10 and DVD October 11.
Travis and the Two Strings
AWN’s resident Miscweant questions LAIKA chief Travis Knight about his directorial debut, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ his approach to filmmaking, and his roots in stop-motion animation.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Victoria & Albert Museum to Present Stop-Motion Animation Study Day
Wrapping the V&A’s ‘Clangers, Bagpuss & Co. Smallfilms’ exhibition, September 24 celebration of the art of stop-motion animation to include a talk from leading puppet maker Ian Mackinnon of Mackinnon & Saunders.
‘My Life as a Courgette’ Named Swiss Entry for 2016 Oscar Race
First full-length animated feature from Swiss director Claude Barras to be submitted into the running for an Oscar nomination in the Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards.
In Awards, Films, Places, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
‘Shaun the Sheep: We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas’ Arrives on DVD Nov. 1
Everyone’s favorite Aardman characters are back for the ‘baaa-lidays’ in a new seven-episode holiday special from the creators of the 2015 Academy Award-nominated film, ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie.’
Czech Filmmaker Developing Stop-Motion Hockey Feature ‘Nagano’
Directed and produced by Pavel Sadílek with the involvement of Polish animation studio Se-ma-for and post-production specialists Magic Lab, ‘Nagano: The Birth of Heroes’ celebrates the Czech Republic ice hockey team’s victory at the 1998 Olympic Games.
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.
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.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
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.
PES Puts a Non-Traditional Spin on New Time-Lapse Ad for Honda
Oscar-nominated stop-motion director unveils his newest spot for Honda using long-exposure photography to create a stylized time-lapse technique.
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.
Stop-Motion Short, ‘Body Seeking Soul,’ Explores Identity & Self-Discovery
Philadelphia-based stop-motion director Dani Aloi launches crowdfunding campaign to help cover production costs of the stop-motion and digitally animated short film, which is expected to be completed in May 2017.
LAIKA’S ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Pop-Up Exhibit Launches August 13
Coinciding with the start of Nisei Week festivities, ‘The Artistry of Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in Downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo to feature puppets, origami, costumes, monsters and more.
In 3D, Art, CG, Event, Places, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘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.
Mark Osborne’s ‘The Little Prince’ Arrives on Netflix
‘Kung Fu Panda’ director’s long-awaited CG/stop-motion adaptation of the classic French novella finally gets released in the U.S.
In CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Stereoscopic 3-D, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
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.’
Alamo Drafthouse Sets New York Screening of Mark Osborne’s ‘The Little Prince’
One-night showing of ‘The Little Prince’ followed by a Q&A with the director to be held Sunday, August 7 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Greater NY.
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.
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.
