History Creator / Laika

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* ''WesternAnimation/CorpseBride'' (2005): Their first project. Co-production with Creator/TimBurton and Creator/WarnerBros. Nominated for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAwardForBestAnimatedFeature.

Laika, LCC is a stop-motion animation studio that creates highly-acclaimed feature films, commercials, music videos and other material. The company is based in Oregon, with studios in Hillsboro and Portland.

Their features are distributed by Creator/{{Comcast}}[=/=]{{Universal}}, under their Focus Features label; Laika, as of late 2016, functions as a stop-motion arthouse-level animation studio to go along with homebase studio Creator/IlluminationEntertainment and acquired firm Creator/DreamWorksAnimation, who are now sister brands. The man who operates Illumination, Chris Meledandri, does not have any involvement or influence over Laika, and neither do exiting DWA founder Jeffrey Katzenberg or current DWA head Bonnie Arnold.

* ''WesternAnimation/CorpseBride'' (2005): Their first project. Co-production with Creator/TimBurton and Creator/WarnerBros.

* ''WesternAnimation/KuboAndTheTwoStrings'' (2016): Once again nominated for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAwardForBestAnimatedFeature.

* ''WesternAnimation/KuboAndTheTwoStrings'' (2016)

Their features are distributed by Creator/{{Comcast}}[=/=]{{Universal}}, under their Focus Features label; Laika, as of late 2016, functions as a stop-motion arthouse-level animation studio to go along with homebase studio Creator/IlluminationEntertainment and acquired firm Creator/DreamWorksAnimation, who are now sister brands. The man who operates Illumination, Chris Meledandri, does not have any involvement or influence over Laika, and neither do exiting DWA founder Jeffrey Katzenberg or new DWA heads Bonnie Arnold or Mireille Soria.

'''Laika, LCC''' is a stop-motion animation studio that creates highly-acclaimed feature films, commercials, music videos and other material. The company is based in Oregon, with studios in Hillsboro and Portland.

Their features are distributed by Creator/{{Comcast}}[=/=]{{Universal}}, under their Focus Features label; Laika, as of late 2016, functions as a stop-motion arthouse-level animation studio to go along with homebase studio Creator/IlluminationEntertainment and acquired firm Creator/DreamWorksAnimation, who are now sister brands.

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercials. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''Film/{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. This was followed by''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which was released in 2014. Their most recent film is ''WesternAnimation/KuboAndTheTwoStrings'', released in 2016.

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercials. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''Film/{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. This was followed by''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which was released in 2014. Their most recent film is WesternAnimation/KuboAndTheTwoStrings, released in 2016.

Their features are distributed by {{Universal}}, under their Focus Features label.

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercials. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''Film/{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. Their most recent feature is ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which was released in 2014.

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios,, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercial and other smaller work. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''Film/{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. Their most recent feature is ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which was released in 2014.

Besides feature, Laika has also produced commercials for a variety of clients, including Ben & Jerry's, Apple, M&Ms and Honda, among many others. Their "Rivalries" spots for Coca-Cola were aired throughout South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East during the 2006 World Cup. Laika eventually spun off its commercial division in May 2014. In July 2014, company head Travis Knight announced that the studio has been considering to produce a completely hand-drawn animated feature. The medium has been used for special effects in their past features and has been met with unanimous excitement from fans who wish to see a medium that's all but disappeared from American feature animation.

* ''Kubo and the Two Strings'' (2016)

* ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'' (2014): also nominated for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAwardForBestAnimatedFeature.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'' (2014)

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios,, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercial and other smaller work. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. Their most recent feature is ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which was released in 2014.

Besides feature, Laika has also produced commercials for a variety of clients, including Ben & Jerry's, Apple, M&Ms and Honda, among many others. Their "Rivalries" spots for Coca-Cola were aired throughout South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East during the 2006 World Cup. Laika eventually spun off its commercial division in May 2014. In July 2014, company head Travis Knight announced that the studio has been considering to produce a completely hand-drawn animated feature. The medium has been used for special effects in their past features and has been [[AndTheFandomRejoiced met with unanimous excitement from fans]] who wish to see a medium that's all but disappeared from American feature animation.

Besides feature, Laika has also produced commercials for a variety of clients, including Ben & Jerry's, Apple, M&Ms and Honda, among many others. Their "Rivalries" spots for Coca-Cola were aired throughout South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East during the 2006 World Cup. Laika eventually spun off its commercial division in May 2014. In July 2014, company head Travis Knight announced that the studio has been considering to produce a completely hand-drawn animated feature. The medium has been used for special effects in their past features and has been met with unanimous excitement from fans who wish to see a medium that's all but disappeared from American feature animation.

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios,, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercial and other smaller work. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. Their most recent feature is ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which was released in 2014.

The company was founded in 2005 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios,, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercial and other smaller work. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. Their next feature is ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which will be release later this year.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'' (2014): Upcoming.

* ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'' (2009): Their first fully-independent feature; nominated for the AcademyAwardForBestAnimatedFeature.

* ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'' (2012): Nominated for the AcademyAwardForBestAnimatedFeature.

The company was founded in 200,5 following the collapse and massive reorganization of Will Vinton Studios,, with two divisions: Laika Entertainment for feature films, and Laika/house for smaller projects like commercial and other smaller work. In 2009, Laika released their first film, ''{{WesternAnimation/Coraline}}'', directed by Henry Sellick (''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'', ''{{Monkeybone}}''), which was nominated for an AcademyAward. In 2012, they released their next feature, ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'', to similar (if slightly smaller) success. Their next feature is ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxTrolls'', which will be release later this year.

Besides feature, Laika has also produced commercials for a variety of clients, including Ben & Jerry's, Apple, M&Ms and Honda, among many others. Their "Rivalries" spots for Coca-Cola were aired throughout South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East during the 2006 World Cup. Laika eventually spun off its commercial division in May 2014. In July 2014, company head Travis Knight announced that the studio has been considering to produce a completely traditionally-animated feature. The medium has been used for special effects in their past features and has been met with unanimous excitement from fans who wish to see a medium that's all but disappeared from American feature animation.