‘Kubo and the Two Strings’: How Laika Dazzled Animation Fans (Watch Exclusive Video)
Check out how stop-motion studio Laika pushed into new territory on stunning VFX and animation Oscar-contender “Kubo and the Two Strings.”
Kubo And The Two Strings
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Director Travis Knight Works In a Creative Bubble, And Is Better For It: Awards Spotlight
The director of Laika’s latest feature film describes how “Kubo” represents the culmination of a decade’s worth of filmmaking lessons.
VES Awards: ‘The Jungle Book’ and ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Win Top VFX Prizes
“The Jungle Book” was the big winner Tuesday night at the 15th VES Awards and “Rogue One” the big loser with no honors.
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’: How Laika Made the Thrilling Boat Sequence (Exclusive Video)
Travis Knight explores how they did it — and why they’ve been nominated for animation and VFX Oscars.
‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Crafts But Gender, Diversity Tell Story
While “La La Land” landed nine craft noms out of its Oscar-tying 14, history was made in three categories.
Oscars 2017 Animated Features: Disney Scores Two With ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Moana’
Disney was the only major studio represented for animated feature, with Laika and GKIDS scoring their fourth and ninth nominations, respectively.
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’: How the Film’s Inventive VFX and Costume Design Became Oscar Contenders
Laika’s stop-motion samurai fantasy has momentum after wowing the Academy VFX bake-off and earning a first-ever Costume Designers Guild nomination for animation.
Animating Animals: ‘Zootopia,’ ‘Sing,’ ‘Finding Dory,’ ‘Trolls’ and More Vie for Oscar
Discover what made Judy Hopps, the Moon Beast, Hank, Princess Poppy, and Buster Moon so memorable in the year of the animated animal.
Oscar Animation Roundtable: Building Worlds in ‘Zootopia,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ and ‘Moana’
Research and creative shape language helped animate some of this year’s most noteworthy Oscar contenders.
How Four Animated Oscar Contenders Made the Cut for Disney, Laika and Illumination
The editors for “Zootopia,” “Moana,” “Kubo and the Two Strings” and “Sing” discuss cutting animation strategies.
Oscars 2017: The 10 VFX Oscar Contenders That Should Make the Bake-Off
In a year dominated by giant VFX creatures, look for “The Jungle Book” and “Rogue One” to battle eight other contenders in the annual bake-off.
Why This Year’s Animated Oscar Race Has Become the Most Competitive Ever
A record 27 animated features compete for the Oscar, thanks to more indies entering the race. But Disney’s zeitgeist-grabbing “Zootopia,” the New York Film Critics Circle winner, remains the favorite.
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