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Laika's new stop-motion film "Wildwood" is its largest production to date
Key points
- Laika's "Wildwood" is its largest production.
- The film was in development for 16 years.
- It utilized nearly 50 animators and over 200 puppets.
- Production blends traditional craft with modern technology.
Laika's Latest Production: Wildwood
Laika, the stop-motion animation studio known for films like "Coraline," is releasing its new film, "Wildwood." Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, who worked on the project, noted the complexity of stop-motion animation, even with his extensive experience in live-action film.
"Wildwood" represents Laika's most ambitious production to date. The film tells the story of a young girl named Prue who enters a fantasy realm to find her baby brother.
Long Development Cycle
Laika CEO Travis Knight, who also directed "Wildwood," optioned the rights to Colin Meloy's book in 2011, with production beginning a decade later. Knight stated he worked on the project for 16 years due to its personal significance.
The film features complex sequences, including a 12-minute battle and a chase scene through Portland, requiring significant resources.
Scale of Production
To achieve its scope, "Wildwood" involved nearly 50 animators and more than 200 puppets. Head of animation Brad Schiff highlighted the studio's approach of combining "old-school craft with modern technology" for each project.
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Laika, the stop-motion animation studio, is releasing "Wildwood," its biggest production yet, after 16 years in development. The film required nearly 50 animators and over 200 puppets, blending traditional stop-motion with modern technology.