In honor of the studio’s 20th anniversary, the multi-title collaboration will feature original art and photography, never-before-seen archival material, and behind-the-scenes secrets across all of the stop-motion studio’s films.
In the latest episode of his new show, former ‘Prop Culture’ host Dan Lanigan, along with resident investigator Martin Meunir, dive into the iconic character’s meticulous construction, as well as the film’s off-camera advancements that changed stop-motion filmmaking forever.
Running October 17-19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, the festival’s 8th annual edition continued its mission to champion animation as a cinematic art form, curating critically acclaimed international features and shorts that carry both recognition and impact.
The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California.
Event to open with ‘Scarlet’ by Mamoru Hosoda, close with ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ By Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han; runs October 17-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.
The spooktacular stop-motion film will re-release in newly remastered 3D and 2D formats as part of the studio's year-long 20th Anniversary celebration; hits international markets on October 23 and the US on October 25.
The ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ star joins the live-action project, from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios and directed by LAIKA CEO Travis Knight, as the iconic mechanical warrior; hits theaters June 5, 2026.
The award-winning animation studio has been a longtime contributor to the Open Shading Language project, MaterialX project, and OpenUSD Working Group, and plans to help expand the organization’s mission and support learning and mentorship programs.
The 1-week Halloween run features ‘ParaNorman: The Thrifting,’ a new CG short film starring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard; hits the US on October 25 and international markets October 23.
The ‘Corpse Bride’ and ‘Frankenweenie’ screenwriter joins director Pete Candeland on the project, which follows a theater-loving high school student who is lured into an endless bacchanal in search of her missing mother.
The ‘Bones and All’ scribe will write the stop-motion animated feature be set in a house with infinite rooms, endless corridors, and walls lined with thousands of statues; Travis Knight to direct.
Upcoming exhibits include ‘Studio Ghibli’s PONYO,’ opening February 14, 2026; ‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon,’ opening May 31, 2026; ‘Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA’ opening December 13, 2026.
‘Animation: Script to Screen’ will feature artists from collaborating studios such as LAIKA, HouseSpecial, ShadowMachine, and Tippett Studio, running from June 20 - 22.
14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions.
The longtime publicist and awards consultant for Disney, DreamWorks, Aardman, Netflix, Google Spotlight Stories and countless indie filmmakers, as well as WIA’s publicity chair, died after a long battle with a rare blood cancer.
The project, directed by Maria Andreotti, celebrates the life and work of the legendary animation sculptor, using both stop-motion and live-action footage, and features interviews with notable industry leaders including Henry Selick and Glen Keane.
The Converse x ‘Coraline’ collection features five styles of footwear and clothing items, including a t-shirt and hoodie; the collab will be available for purchase beginning November 21.
Following LAIKA’s successful 15th Anniversary screenings in August, the acclaimed 2009 stop-motion film will be back for the spooky holiday season October 31 - November 1.
The 5-day event for stop-motion animation professionals and enthusiasts welcomes industry leaders for a lineup of masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one consultations; the event runs October 13-17 in Lodz, Poland.
LAIKA’s 15th Anniversary screenings of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion film continue their successful new runs, exceeding original box office takes in some territories; screenings in France and Italy are slated for November.
The Oscar-nominated screenwriter will make his directorial debut in the yet unnamed live-action film that tells the tale of a woman investigating a mystery that took place during a week she cannot remember.
LAIKA’s has reported ‘beyond-expectations’ box office results on re-release of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film; Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing extend run through August 29, opening more international markets.
Fans attending the theatrical re-release of the beloved stop-motion film will get exclusive, early access to the footwear and apparel starting August 15.
Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce, with the writer at the helm, of the studio’s latest live-action effort - an original story of a married couple who go on a world-traversing adventure in the hope of finding a cure to an ancient curse.
LAIKA: FRAME x FRAME runs August 12 through October 1 at BFI Southbank alongside a screening series of the studio’s five Oscar-nominated stop-motion animated feature films.
