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  • The Master of the Universe Movie Is Back On, Again

    The Master of the Universe Movie Is Back On, Again

    It seems that by the power of Greyskull, the Master of the Universe movie is back on! New developments have been publicized by Deadline, revealing that Laika ceo and President Travis Knight has pitched his take on the Mattel franchise. Travis is no stranger to the live-action toy world, having previously directed Bumblebee, the successful…


  • Claydream Is an Inspiring Yet Cautionary Show-Biz Tale

    Claydream Is an Inspiring Yet Cautionary Show-Biz Tale

    Claydream, Marq Evans’ new documentary about animator Will Vinton, addresses the elephant in the room immediately: yes, this is the guy who lost his company to his most deep-pocketed investor, Nike founder Phil Knight. It’s something that looms over the film, but it’s not the only melancholy element that colours this portrait of Vinton’s life…


  • Laika Heads to Wildwood for Its Next Stop-Motion Movie

    Laika Heads to Wildwood for Its Next Stop-Motion Movie

    Laika, the maker of fine stop-motion animated movies such as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, has announced its newest project: an adaptation of Wildwood, the 2011 YA novel by Colin Meloy, singer/songwriter of the indie rock band the Decemberists, and illustrated by his wife Carson Ellis. The film will be directed by Travis…