Interview: Travis Knight, Director of Kubo and the Two Strings

I sit down and chat with director, animator and LAIKA CEO Travis Knight about his process, the Hollywood casting problem with Asian actors and potential sequels.

Laika Celebrates 10 Years of Bold Filmmaking

Laika, a team of world-class filmmakers, artists and technicians, who over the course of ten years and three films have quite literally reshaped the format of animated cinema. Opting for an approach different than that of its computer generated counterparts…

The Young Folks Oscar Panel Series: Animated Movie & VFX

Another day another category and this one has to be my favorite. In my opinion the Best Animated Picture nominations are more interesting and show off more intriguing artistry than the Best Picture nominations. Couple this with the Visual Effects nominations…

Movie News: Laika Studio to Auction Over 250 Set Pieces at ‘The Art of Laika’

The Art of LAIKA Offered For First Time By Heritage Auctions Production Puppets, Models, Props and Original Handmade Art from Oscar®-Nominated Animation Studio to Be Auctioned on February 12, 2015; Portion of Proceeds to Benefit The Art of Elysium Non-Profit…

Weekend B.O.: ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘Annabelle’ Debut Huge

  With stellar debuts for Gone Girl and Annabelle, everyone was a winner at the box office this weekend. Check out the numbers!

Weekend B.O. Report: He’s Denzel Friggin’ Washington

Weekend box office estimates are in and this September is finishing on a strong note! #1 – The Equalizer He’s Denzel friggin’ Washington and if he’s starring in a movie it’s guaranteed to open over $20 million. Add in the…

Shane’s Movie Review: The Boxtrolls

Based on a children’s fantasy novel by author Alan Snow, this is a truly bizarre so-called kids film that only really comes alive and is most delightful whenever the actual Boxtroll creatures appear on screen. Orphaned as a baby and…