Kate Goldstein

Kubo unfolds an epic tale, playing his magical shamisen to bring origami figures to life, in this spellbinding scene from LAIKA’s epic feature, Kubo and the Two Strings. Watch the hand-drawn storyboards alongside the finished stop-motion animation to see the development process for this Oscar-nominated fantasy adventure. -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Revisit the intricate, handmade props of classic LAIKA stop-motion animated features, ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls, with Keith McQueen, the Head of LAIKA’s Model Shop. From the furniture and vending machine of ParaNorman to the steampunk period pieces of The Boxtrolls, Keith guides you through design decisions and technical processes that turn two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional objects and create a world of stunning imagination. -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Courtney is the ultimate older sister: a little mean, a little self-absorbed, and a lot of sass! In this behind-the-scenes featurette from the Shout! Factory Studio Edition Blu-Ray of LAIKA’s stop-motion animated action-comedy, ParaNorman, our intrepid animator shows how to pose Courtney to ensure her personality shines through, loud and clear. Order the LAIKA Studios Edition of ParaNorman on Blu-Ray + DVD: https://bit.ly/3CKtlp2 BONUS FEATURES - NEW "Inside LAIKA" – Discovering The Characters And Effects Of ParaNorman Featuring Never-Before-Seen Test Footage - NEW "Inside LAIKA" – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA's Animation Team - NEW Feature-Length Storyboards - NEW Character, Concept Art And Behind-The-Scenes Photo Galleries - Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Chris Butler And Co-Director Sam Fell - "Peering Through The Veil" - Original Featurettes

Lighting up the Pink Palace for the holidays! Watch our crew set up for a dazzling lights display, then enjoy the show! #HappyHolidays from all of us at LAIKA. -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Reunited and it feels so spooky! Animator Justin Rasch returns to LAIKA’s studio to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ParaNorman, the Oscar-nominated supernatural action-comedy, by animating a brand-new video with Norman, his favorite puppet. As the original animator of the hilarious Alvin dance scene, Justin gets a chance to give Norman his own set of moves. ParaNorman rises back to UK and US theaters in October—for the first time in glorious 4K! Find a screening near you: linktr.ee/paranorman -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Follow the development from storyboard animatics to green-screen animation to finished background for this delightfully cheesy scene in #TheBoxtrolls! -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Tune out the real world and drift into the Other World with this ambient loop of baking, bubbling, humming, and prepping from LAIKA’s Oscar-nominated first stop-motion animated feature, Coraline. Filled with the soothing sounds of Other Mother preparing a scrumptious feast, this is perfect background for reading, studying, or relaxing. Use headphones for the most immersive listening experience. -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Coraline challenges the Other Mother in a battle of wits and courage in this bone-chilling clip from Coraline, the beloved stop-motion animated thriller from LAIKA Studios based on the award-winning novel by Neil Gaiman. -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

Unlock the hidden door to LAIKA’s archives and explore the secrets behind our classic stop-motion animated films! In the first episode, Costume Designer Deb Cook looks up-close at Other Mother’s unforgettable costumes in Coraline—from the subtle differences between Mel Jones and Other Mother’s (nearly) identical wardrobes to a deep dive into the design and creation of the Beldam’s scary-spiky dress. -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAIKAStudios?sub_confirmation=1 Follow LAIKA on social media: https://linktr.ee/LAIKAstudios At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.