It looks like Halloween is the season for LAIKA to kick off their marketing campaign for “ParaNorman”. We found this blog post with the first poster artwork . And yesterday they set up the “ParaNorman” twitter account . We’ve also heard rumors that a trailer of “ParaNorman” might be showing in front of some films this weekend but we haven’t been able to confirm. The film doesn’t debut until August of next year but it’s great to see that LAIKA is already out there drumming up an audience for this film. Continue reading... “First Tidbits of “ParaNorman” Marketing Start to Roll Out”
LAIKA announced it has optioned the film rights to the recently released novel “Wildwood” . The novel was written by Decemberists front man Colin Meloy with the book illustrations done by Carson Ellis. This announcement is more proof that Oregon’s creative industry is in full swing on many different levels and now those entities are collaborating. The novel is the first of a planned three books set in an alternative version of Portland focusing on Forest Park. LAIKA’s announcement appeared in this Variety article. Continue reading... “LAIKA Acquires Rights to Develop Colin Meloy’s and Carson Ellis’ “Wildwood””
LAIKA announced it has optioned the film rights to the recently released novel “Wildwood” . The novel was written by Decemberists front man Colin Meloy with the book illustrations done by Carson Ellis. This announcement is more proof that Oregon’s creative industry is in full swing on many different levels and now those entities are collaborating. The novel is the first of a planned three books set in an alternative version of Portland focusing on Forest Park. LAIKA’s announcement appeared in this Variety article. Continue reading... “LAIKA Acquires Rights to Develop Colin Meloy’s and Carson Ellis’ “Wildwood””
“How five crows managed to lift a 20-pound baby boy into the air was beyond Prue, but that was certainly the least of her worries.”
Colin Meloy – front man for the Decembrists – has added author extraordinaire to his list of titles. His children’s book Wildwood th .
Wildwood is the story of Prue McKeel, a young girl who must adventure into the Impassible Wilderness on the edge of Portland, Oregon after her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows. Continue reading... “LAIKA Creates Trailer For New Colin Meloy Book”
“How five crows managed to lift a 20-pound baby boy into the air was beyond Prue, but that was certainly the least of her worries.”
As if being the lead singer of one of the most highly-thought of bands around wasn’t enough, Colin Meloy – front man for the Decembrists – has added author extraordinaire to his list of titles. His children’s book Wildwood Carson Ellis , is set to hit stores August 30th . Continue reading... “LAIKA Creates Trailer For New Colin Meloy Book”
Special Screening of Coraline 3D to Benefit the 3D Center of Art & Photography
If you missed Coraline in 3D now is your chance!
This is a one-night only screening and seating is limited to only 65 people.
When: Thursday, July 28th , 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: Living Room Theaters, 314 SW Tenth Avenue, Portland
Tickets: $50 per person, purchase tickets at the 3D Center, 1928 NW Lovejoy
Or call 503.227.6667 to purchase tickets by phone/credit card Thursday – Saturday, 11am to 5pm Continue reading... “Screening of “Coraline” to Benefit 3D Center”
3D Center for Art and Photography . The full details can be seen here on the Oregon Animation blog . Continue reading... “Screening of “Coraline” to Benefit 3D Center”
indieWire, there are more details on “LAIKA’s” new feature film “Paranorman” . LAIKA has been at work on the project for more than a year already and the film is slated for an August 2012 vote.
Co-Directors Sam Fell and Chris Butler give some background behind the genesis of the project in the article.
“The essential story came from a ‘what if’ idea in my family that had to do with my relationship with my Grandma,” he said. Continue reading... “New Details from “Paranorman” Directors on the film”
In addition to a recent announcement made by Oregon’s LAIKA animation studio in early May about two new feature film projects, LAIKA also rolled out a newly designed website including the video included below. The video provides another example of the hand-made artisan craft and expertise utilizing cutting edge technology Oregon firms possess.
http://vimeo.com/23325702
We want to bring you examples of what the storytellers of the Oregon animation and visual effects sector aspire to; building on our knowledge and experience from the past while embracing the technology and promise of the future. Continue reading... “Oregon’s LAIKA Studio Launches New Website and Demo Video”
http://vimeo.com/23325702
In addition to this week’s announcement of their two new feature film projects , Oregon’s LAIKA animation studio also rolled out a newly designed website including the beautiful video embedded above. The video provides unique insight into who LAIKA is, and how they combine a classic hand-made artisan craft with cutting edge technology to achieve spectacular results. And best of all, they are doing it all right here in Oregon!
We think this exemplifies what the storytellers of our local film and media industry aspire to do; to build on our knowledge and experience from the past while embracing the technology and promise of the future. Continue reading... “Hand-made in Oreogn: LAIKA’s New Website and Featured Video”
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