Passion of the Miracle Maker
…a look at an older but often overlooked film based on the life of Jesus, Miracle Maker: The Story Of Jesus, which beautifully blends traditional, computer, and stop motion animation…. |
LaserDisc Archives: Why I’m Keeping My LaserDisc Player!
…On a related note, stop–motion animator and special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen also got a couple of special LaserDisc releases that have not been reproduced on DVD. The documentary Aliens,… |
More Harryhausen!
Stop–motion effects legend Ray Harryhausen will present lucky attendees at this year’s Sci-Fi And Fantasy Classic Film Weekend to a special screening of perhaps his most revered work, Jason And… |
Tim Burton Talks Corpse Bride and Possible Nightmare Sequel
…Burton also speaks about The Corpse Bride, a stop–motion animated movie that he is producing, based on the Eastern European folk tale about a man who unknowingly marries a dead… |
Interview: Tim Burton
Time Out Film shares a brief Q&A session with Tim Burton, who provides his thoughts on working with stop–motion animation and Corpse Bride…. |
Coraline teaser
The first teaser trailer for Henry Selick’s stop–motion Coraline has appeared on Cineplex. Due out in theaters in 3D on February 6th, 2009, Coraline is the dark tale of a… |
Agenda set for the Animation Block Party
…the day after the festival ends. Prizes this year include copies of After Effects 7, Sketchbook Pro, I-Stop Motion, bags from Crumpler, subscriptions from RES, Animation Magazine, and much more…. |
Clash of the Titans to reoccur
…1981 cult classic Clash of the Titans, for Warner Bros. Pictures. The original film was the final project for which stop–motion legend Ray Harryhausen served as “special visual effects creator.”… |
Coraline finds new home
Focus Features has struck a deal to take over world rights from Laika Entertainment for the stop–motion animated feature Coraline reports comingsoon.net. The film about a girl who discovers an… |
Rumor ruins Disney, NC School of Arts relationship?
In the latest chapter regarding the mysterious Disney stop–motion project reported on September 29, 2007, it appears that the film’s revelation may have hurt the relationship between the Walt Disney… |
Bridging the gap between 2D and CG
…are still accessible and valuable to the novice animator. This full-color book includes numerous interviews with experienced contributing authors from a wide range of backgrounds, including stop–motion, visual effects, traditional… |
Murray, Schwartzman meet Mr. Fox
Director Wes Anderson recently revealed to MTV that Billy Murray and Jason Schwartzman have joined the cast of the stop–motion animated film The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Other actors previously announced… |
How to cook Chicken
Wired takes a sneak peek behind the scenes of Adult Swim’s hit stop–motion series Robot Chicken. Enlisting a slideshow of 19 images with descriptions, the piece examines the unique methods… |
Coraline at Comic-Con
Ain’t It Cool News displays two descriptions of the sights and sounds released during this year’s Comic-Con presentation for the stop–motion feature Coraline. Director and writer Henry Selick and author… |
Knight of Laika conquers land
…the area will host “computer animation, stop–motion animation and corporate services including reception, executive offices, conference rooms, fitness center, cafeteria and theater.” In the meantime, current projects in Laika Entertainment’s… |
Breathed talks Opus, Flawed Dogs, Mars
Comic strip cartoonist and children’s book creator Berkeley Breathed chats with Quick Stop Entertainment, as a considerable portion of the interview centers on the adaptations of his works. Breathed regards… |
"Brickfilm" ideal for amateur animators?
The Sidney Morning Herald investigates a form of animation growing in popularity with amateur animators. The animation referred to is none other than “brickfilm,” which utilizes stop–motion animation with building… |
"The Network with a Santa Claus"
The Year Without a Santa Claus, Bass-Rankin’s 1974 stop–motion classic, is experiencing a live-action redo, courtesy of NBC. Variety, via Coming Soon, reports that the remake will star Ethan Suplee… |
Will Vinton Lecture Tonight
For those in the Orange County area tonight, stop motion legend Will Vinton will be lecturing at the Art Institute of California – Orange County at 5:30pm (plan to arrive… |
[Updated] McShane meets Coraline and Shrek, finds Panda with Jolie
Deadwood star Ian McShane chats with Coming Soon about his upcoming animated appearances. Apparently, the actor will voice a “sad Russian giant” in Henry Selick’s stop–motion Coraline, while also speaking… |
Miller has Happy Feet
For USA Today, Director George Miller provides a few notes regarding his musical Happy Feet. Utilizing computer and stop–motion animation, the picture also calls upon classic tunes from The Beatles,… |
Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline director Selick speaks
…the director discussed include computer animation and his stop–motion influences, as well as such films as Coraline, Moongirl and the upcoming 3-D version of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas…. |
Nightmare among best '90s films
In a two-part list of the best films from the ’90s, The Aspect Ratio includes the stop–motion musical The Nightmare Before Christmas. The site praises, “The world created by Tim… |
Creature Comforts US
Aardman Animations is bringing their popular British stop–motion TV series, Creature Comforts, to American Primetime Television. The US version of Creature Comforts is set to premier on the CBS Television… |
Animation at the 2007 NBFF
The Newport Beach Film Festival has just posted their full 2007 schedule including their animation lineup, which features stop–motion, computer-generated, and hand-drawn animation. A featured animated film this year will… |
Sony in "final negotiations" for Aardman deal
…them cover their overheads and development.” According to the agreement, once a proposed Aardman stop–motion or computer animated picture is greenlit, Sony will fund the film’s production, marketing and promotion…. |
"Golden Age of animation" currently taking place?
The Appleton Post-Crescent writes of the critical and financial success films of traditional, computer, and stop–motion animation have received in the recent past and possibly near future. “I think people… |
Observation of The Art of Ray Harryhausen
SFGate.com surveys The Art of Ray Harryhausen, a new book from stop–motion animation master Ray Harryhausen and friend Tony Dalton. The 230-paged album presents “memories, anecdotes and pictures” from the… |
Sneak peak at Coraline
An all-new clip from the upcoming stop–motion film Coraline has appeared on Ain’t It Cool News. Directed by Henry Selick of The Nightmare Before Christmas fame, Coraline is planned to… |
Q&A with Corpse Bride co-director Mike Johnson
…notes a bit about the Corpse Bride DVD, promising, “There should be some surprises for the hardcore stop–motion geeks to obsess over. Animation tests, character development, that sort of stuff.”… |