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entertainment9 days ago•51 min saved

Laika’s 'Wildwood' Premieres to Acclaim as a Stop-Motion Oscar Contender

Laika’s new stop-motion feature 'Wildwood' has received strong critical reception, with some outlets calling it an 'astonishing' animated film and a potential Oscar front-runner. Directed by Travis Knight and based on a best-selling book, the film follows a 12-year-old girl and her classmate as they enter a mythical forest to rescue her baby brother from crows. The movie is set for wide release in late October and has already screened at the London Film Festival.

via Next Best Picture|

#entertainment #laika #oscar-predictions

film9 days ago•17 min saved

Laika's 'Wildwood' Premieres as a 130-Minute Stop-Motion Fantasy Epic

Laika’s sixth feature, 'Wildwood,' has premiered at the London Film Festival, marking the studio’s most ambitious stop-motion project to date. Directed by Travis Knight and adapted from Colin Meloy’s novel, the film follows a young girl in Portland, Oregon, who enters a magical forest to rescue her abducted brother. The 130-minute fantasy epic features a star-studded voice cast, including Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Angela Bassett, and is scheduled for a wide release in late October 2026.

via Deadline|

#carey-mulligan #film #laika

film9 days ago•1 min saved

Laika's 'Wildwood' Premieres as Ambitious Stop-Motion Epic

Laika’s new stop-motion fantasy 'Wildwood' premiered at the London Film Festival, marking the studio’s most ambitious project yet. Directed by Travis Knight and adapted from a book by The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy, the film follows a girl in Portland, Oregon, who enters a magical forest to save her brother. Critics praise the visual craftsmanship and voice cast, including Carey Mulligan and Mahershala Ali, though some note the narrative lacks the sharp tension of Laika’s previous works.

via The Guardian|

#carey-mulligan #film #laika

culture1 month ago•3 min saved

Aardman’s New Shaun Film Proves Stop-Motion Endures Amid AI Concerns

Aardman’s latest stop-motion feature, 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,' has opened in UK cinemas to positive reviews. The film, which blends Halloween horror tropes with slapstick comedy, highlights the studio’s commitment to handcrafted animation. Producer Richard Beek stated that AI will not replace the core craft of storytelling, even as the industry shifts toward digital tools. The movie features a voice cast including Justin Fletcher and Nina Sosanya, and marks the third theatrical release for the character, who first appeared in 1995.

via BBC|

#aardman-animations #ai-in-film #culture

tv1 month ago•9 min saved

Aardman’s Stop-Motion Pokémon Series to Debut on Disney+ in 2027

Disney+ has secured a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, bringing a new stop-motion series and a classic animated title to its platform. The new series, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,' is produced by Aardman and will debut in 2027. The deal also includes the return of 'Pokémon the Series: The Beginning' to Disney+.

via Deadline|

#aardman #disney #global-distribution

entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

Aardman and Pokémon Company Team Up for 2027 Disney+ Stop-Motion Series

Disney+ has secured a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, featuring a new stop-motion series, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu,' produced by Aardman. The series, set in the Galar Region, will debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2027, following the recent launch of 'Pokémon the Series: The Beginning' under the same agreement.

via Gizmodo|

#aardman #disney #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•52 min saved

Disney+ Secures Global Rights to Aardman’s New Pokémon Stop-Motion Series

Disney+ and The Pokémon Company International have finalized a global distribution agreement. The deal secures exclusive streaming rights for a new stop-motion series, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,' produced by Aardman, set to debut in 2027. It also includes the classic 'Pokémon the Series: The Beginning,' which has already launched on Disney XD and Disney+ in select markets.

via Disney+ Press Center|

#aardman #disney #distribution-deal

film2 months ago•2 min saved

Laika's 'Wildwood' Trailer Highlights Ambitious Stop-Motion Fantasy

Laika has released the final trailer for 'Wildwood,' a stop-motion fantasy film directed by Travis Knight. The movie, based on a novel by Colin Meloy, follows a teenager named Prue who enters a magical forest to rescue her brother. The film features a star-studded voice cast and opens in theaters on October 23, 2026.

via Ars Technica|

#fathom-entertainment #film #laika

entertainment4 months ago•8 min saved

Aardman- Crafted Pokémon Tales Set in Galar for 2027 Debut

The Pokémon Company revealed details about Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, a stop-motion series produced with Aardman (the Wallace and Gromit studio). Set in the Galar region (the UK-like setting from Sword and Shield), the show aims for a 2027 release, with pilot footage unveiled at Annecy. Aardman describes a hand-crafted, humorous spin on Pokémon, telling stories from the Pokémon’s viewpoint, as director Tom Parkinson and chief creative director Sarah Cox emphasized. The project marks a collaboration that blends Aardman’s stop-motion craft with Pokémon storytelling, with more material expected to follow.

via Eurogamer|

#aardman #animation #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•11 min saved

Aardman Teases Pokémon Tale With Stop-Motion Charm

Aardman Animations is collaborating on a new Pokémon series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, with a poster revealed at Annecy showing the duo in a mountain setting (Pichu perched on Sirfetch'd's leek) and promising a 2027 release; the project was teased in 2024 and is expected to blend stop-motion humor with Pokémon characters.

via Nintendo Life|

#aardman #entertainment #pichu

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Launches 'It's Me, Mario!' Stop Motion Series and App

Nintendo has released a series of stop motion shorts featuring Mario and friends as part of the 'My Mario' product line, available on YouTube, alongside new toys and an interactive app, in celebration of Mario's 40th anniversary.

via Nintendo Life|

#entertainment #mario #my-mario

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Harold Halibut: A Visually Stunning Stop-Motion Sci-Fi Adventure Game Review"

Harold Halibut is a stop-motion point-and-click adventure game set in the ocean of an alien planet, featuring meticulously hand-crafted real-world materials. The game's slow pace and cozy, heartwarming atmosphere resemble a Wes Anderson-Aardman Animations collaboration, offering a quirky, lived-in feel with a retrofuturistic vision. While the game's plodding moments may deter those seeking a thrilling story or challenging puzzles, it provides a unique and charming experience akin to peering into an exquisitely crafted dollhouse.

via The Verge|

#adventure #game #gaming

obituary2 years ago•3 min saved

"Oscar-Winning Director Mark Gustafson Dies at 64"

Mark Gustafson, the co-director of the Oscar-winning animated feature "Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio," passed away at 64 after suffering a heart attack. Known for his work in stop-motion animation, Gustafson had a storied career that included collaborations with Guillermo del Toro and Wes Anderson. His legacy includes numerous awards and a reputation as a compassionate and talented artist. Guillermo del Toro and colleagues remember him fondly, praising his contributions to the world of animation.

via Deadline|

#animation #guillermo-del-toro #mark-gustafson

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oscar-Winning Animator Mark Gustafson Dies at 64"

Mark Gustafson, an Oscar-winning Portland animator known for his work in stop-motion filmmaking, passed away at the age of 64. He began his career at Will Vinton Studios and contributed to projects such as "Claymation Christmas Celebration" and "The PJs."

via OregonLive|

#animator #filmmaker #mark-gustafson

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget Revolutionizes Animation with Cutting-Edge Tech"

"Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget" is a sequel 23 years in the making, using cutting-edge technology and virtual production to handle the larger scale of the story and production. Aardman Animations turned to digital tools and virtual production to create the film, while still respecting the limitations of stop motion animation. The film follows Ginger and the chickens as they face a new threat to chickenkind: nuggets. With advancements in technology and materials, the production process has become faster, allowing for an average of one second of film to be completed per day. Despite some casting changes, the animators maintain the same acting and mannerisms for the characters.

via IndieWire|

#aardman-animations #animation #chicken-run-2