Stop-Motion

Magnets, Lube and an R-Rating: Adam Elliot Discusses ‘Memoir of a Snail’ at SAVFF

The Oscar-winning director of ‘Harvie Krumpet’ discusses his new, award-winning, decidedly not-for-kids stop-motion feature, including the use of sophisticated magnetic puppets, being forced to play board games as a kid, and how personal lubricant makes the best tears because it can go all day and not evaporate.

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Wallace & Gromit Return Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Final Trailer

Aardman’s highly-anticipated stop-motion animated feature, which follows Wallace’s new invention - Norbot, a ‘smart’ gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own - releases in theaters December 18 and hits the streamer January 3, 2025.

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Binocular Briefs – A Tribute to Emma Calder

AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit or newly available for online viewing pays tribute to the talented British artist and collage master who passed away September 26 at age 65 from cancer.

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Calling All Kids of the Realm ANIMATIONWorld

Max & the Midknights: Imitating Stop-Motion to Spark Imagination

Nickelodeon’s all-new 3DCG series adaptation of Lincoln Peirce’s best-selling book series, about an adventurous 10-year-old named Max and her friends on their quest to save Byjovia, uses highly textured sets, practical-looking effects, and stylized character movements to convey the wonderfully imperfect world of stopmo storytelling; debuts today, October 30.

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Equity in the Arts Headline News

LAIKA Partners with Portland State University on Workforce Development

The award-winning ‘Coraline’ animation studio and PSU launch a 3-year pilot program aimed at preparing a diverse pool of career-ready graduates to support the region’s creative industries.

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Awards Headline News

‘Memoir of a Snail’ Wins Best Film Award at BFI London Film Festival

Adam Elliot’s funny and emotional stop-motion tale of separated twins in 1970s Australia takes home the top award for features at the UK’s leading celebration of cinematic culture.

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An Undersea Holiday Headline News

Nick Renews ‘The Patrick Star Show’ for Seasons 4 & 5

The network’s New York Comic Con panel also unveiled holiday special clips and sneak peeks for ‘Snow Yellow,’ ‘SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,’ and ‘Thanks But No Thanksgiving.’

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Wallace & Gromit Return Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Trailer, Release Date

Aardman’s famed stop-motion comic duo returns in an epic new adventure set to debut October 27 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre, with a limited theatrical release in December, followed by streaming globally on Netflix (except in the UK/IE) on January 3.

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Awards Headline News

PSIAF Reveals 2024 Winners

‘A Passenger from Ganora’ takes the award for Best Feature, while ‘Wild Eye Pub’ takes home the award for Best Comedy; the online event celebrated its 7^th year, once again recognizing international animators across a number of competitive categories.

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Boo! Headline News

‘Coraline’ Returns to Theaters for Halloween

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.

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Binocular Briefs - September 2024

AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

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Conferences Headline News

ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum Announces Program Highlights

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.

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Coraline is 15! Headline News

‘Coraline’ Re-release Passes $50M

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.

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Wallace & Gromit Return Headline News

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ World Premiere Set at AFI Fest

Aardman’s famed stop-motion comic duo returns in an epic new adventure set to debut October 27 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre – coming to Netflix this winter; AFI Fest runs October 23-27.

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Wallace & Gromit Return Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ First-Look Clip

‘Norbot the Smart Gnome’ joins the stop-motion antics of ‘Wallace & Gromit’ in the upcoming animated feature from Aardman; Gromit’s worry that Wallace is too dependent on his inventions proves justified after he invents a ‘smart’ gnome; film streams this winter.

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Binocular Briefs - August 2024

AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

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News Platforms for Diversity and Inclusion ANIMATIONWorld

From Struggle to Strength: How ‘47’ Was Made For and With the Down Syndrome Community

On their stop-motion short, Amy Fortunato and Andrea Bistany worked with artists from the Down syndrome community, drawing from real life experiences, to craft a compelling story of a man’s journey to overcome obstacles and find his place in the world.

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Events Events

14th StopTrik International Film Festival

Begins: September 25, 2024

The international festival dedicated to stop-motion animation takes place in Maribor, Slovenia September 25 – 29 and Łódź, Poland December 5 – 8.

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Coraline is 15! Headline News

15th Anniversary ‘Coraline’ Release Scores $20M+ Worldwide

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.

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Sneakers Getting Animated Headline News

Converse, LAIKA Team on Collection for ‘Coraline’ 15th Anniversary

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.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Events

52nd Annie Awards

Begins: February 8, 2025

ASIFA-Hollywood celebrates the best the industry has to offer at animation’s most prestigious awards ceremony, February 8, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

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Aardman Academy Names Will Becher Stop-Motion Lead

Academy Award-nominated director to oversee all stop-motion teaching, learning activities, and development, plus lead academy’s premium courses ‘In-Studio Stop Motion’ and ‘Stop Motion Professional.’

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Film Festival Events

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NYC's Winter Film Festival - 13th Annual Celebration of Indie Film

Begins: February 19, 2025

NYC's 13th annual WINTER FILM FESTIVAL is now open for submissions! We seek creative fresh voices from emerging filmmakers worldwide in all genres and lengths – feature length and shorts, narrative fiction, documentary, animation, horror, web series and music videos.

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One Fantastic Diller Headline News

A Look Back at Danish Animated Kids’ Series ‘John Dillermand’

Just discovered hilarious 2021 ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ segment spotlights the controversial public broadcaster DRTV’s stop-motion show that follows the eponymous middle-aged man with a prehensile penis that can extend several meters long.

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All Eyes Turn to Ottawa Headline News

OIAF 2024 Reveals Official Selections for Young & Teen Audiences, Animated Series

Newest competition category consists of 10 animated works that bridge the gap between adult and child audiences, including the latest from Pixar Animation Studio’s SparkShorts program.