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Laika’s 'Wildwood' Premieres to Acclaim as a Stop-Motion Oscar Contender
entertainment9 days ago

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
Laika's 'Wildwood' Premieres as a 130-Minute Stop-Motion Fantasy Epic
film9 days ago

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
Laika's 'Wildwood' Premieres as Ambitious Stop-Motion Epic
film9 days ago

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
Laika's 'Wildwood' Sets New Stop-Motion Standards With Massive Scale and Star-Studded Cast
film2 months ago

Laika's 'Wildwood' Sets New Stop-Motion Standards With Massive Scale and Star-Studded Cast

Laika's 'Wildwood' premieres October 23, marking a significant leap in stop-motion animation with 136 locations and 231 practical puppets. Directed by Travis Knight, the film features a star-studded voice cast including Carey Mulligan and Mahershala Ali. Distributed by Fathom Entertainment, it is described as Laika's most ambitious project to date.

via Gizmodo|
#fathom-entertainment#film#laika
Jersey Shore Officials Address Memorial Weekend Safety Concerns
public-safety2 years ago

Jersey Shore Officials Address Memorial Weekend Safety Concerns

Wildwood, NJ police attribute Memorial Day weekend disturbances to aggressive crowds of teens and young adults, not a lack of officers. Despite deploying over 30 officers and seeking additional help, the volatile behavior led to a local state of emergency. Officials argue recent state law changes have emboldened juveniles, complicating enforcement efforts.

via The Associated Press|
#boardwalk#juvenile-behavior#memorial-day
NJ Beach Towns Face Chaos and Violence Over Memorial Day Weekend
local-news2 years ago

NJ Beach Towns Face Chaos and Violence Over Memorial Day Weekend

Wildwood, NJ, closed its boardwalk and declared a state of emergency early Sunday due to "unruly" teens causing civil unrest over Memorial Day weekend. The boardwalk was shut down past midnight after numerous complaints and reopened around 5:30 a.m. The decision followed a stabbing incident in nearby Ocean City the previous night. Local authorities emphasized their support for the police and stated no further comments would be made in respect of Memorial Day.

via New York Post |
#boardwalk#local-news#memorial-day
Wildwood Declares Overnight Emergency Amid Civil Unrest
local-news2 years ago

Wildwood Declares Overnight Emergency Amid Civil Unrest

Wildwood, New Jersey, declared an overnight state of emergency early Monday due to civil unrest over the Memorial Day weekend, particularly along the boardwalk. The Wildwood Police Department faced an overwhelming number of calls as large crowds of young adults and juveniles gathered, leading to safety concerns and the inability to respond to all incidents. The boardwalk reopened by 6 a.m. Monday after authorities managed to restore order. The specific activities causing the unrest remain unclear, but similar issues have occurred in previous years.

via New York Daily News|
#civil-unrest#law-enforcement#local-news
Wildwood Declares Emergency, Limits Boardwalk Access
local-news2 years ago

Wildwood Declares Emergency, Limits Boardwalk Access

The Wildwood boardwalk has reopened after being shut down overnight due to a state of emergency declared in response to civil unrest. City officials and police took preemptive measures to address the disturbances and ensure public safety, leading to the lifting of the state of emergency this morning. Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr. emphasized the city's zero-tolerance policy towards unruly behavior and supported the police department's actions.

via News 12 New Jersey|
#boardwalk#civil-unrest#local-news
Wildwood Boardwalk Reopens After Overnight Civil Unrest
local-news2 years ago

Wildwood Boardwalk Reopens After Overnight Civil Unrest

The boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ, reopened early Monday after a state of emergency was lifted. The emergency was declared due to civil unrest involving large crowds of young people over Memorial Day weekend, leading to numerous police calls. The situation was managed with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies, and no major incidents were reported. The emergency was a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.

via NBC Philadelphia|
#civil-unrest#local-news#memorial-day
Wildwood Mayor and Officials Sentenced in Tax Fraud and Health Insurance Scandal
crime3 years ago

Wildwood Mayor and Officials Sentenced in Tax Fraud and Health Insurance Scandal

Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron has been sentenced to three years of probation and a $20,000 fine for aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. Byron, who served as a commissioner for Wildwood, failed to report earnings from a law firm job to the IRS. Additionally, Byron, former Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr., and current City Commissioner Steve Mikulski have been indicted on charges of official misconduct, theft, and tampering with public records related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program.

via WPVI-TV|
#crime#mayor-pete-byron#official-misconduct
"Wildwood, NJ: Lingering Power Outage Frustrates Residents and Vacationers"
energy3 years ago

"Wildwood, NJ: Lingering Power Outage Frustrates Residents and Vacationers"

Thousands of homeowners and businesses in North Wildwood, New Jersey, experienced a power outage for over 24 hours due to a fire at the Lake Avenue Substation. As of Saturday evening, approximately 80% of customers had their power restored, with officials expecting full restoration by late Saturday or overnight. The outage affected vacationers and businesses, leading to financial losses for boardwalk stores. Despite the inconvenience, people sought relief at the beach, while some used the North Wildwood Community Center to cool off and charge their devices. Crews are working to fix the issue quickly and safely, installing temporary equipment until permanent repairs can be made.

via WPVI-TV|
#atlantic-city-electric#energy#new-jersey
"Wildwood, New Jersey: Fires and Outages Plague Shore Town"
power-outage3 years ago

"Wildwood, New Jersey: Fires and Outages Plague Shore Town"

A substation fire in Wildwood, New Jersey caused a power outage, initially impacting over 24,000 customers. As of 9 p.m. Friday, power had been restored to approximately 15,000 customers, with service expected to be fully restored later in the evening. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it has been contained. Atlantic City Electric is working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible, and a cooling station has been opened for those affected.

via WPVI-TV|
#atlantic-city-electric#new-jersey#power-outage