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LAIKA Unveils All New Online Shop Experience Featuring Exclusive Drops From Each of Its Five Award-Winning Films

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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In honor of this fantastically festive feline occasion, the LAIKA Store’s new offerings are led by an assortment of Coraline “Cat” character items from the studio’s iconic 2009 film.

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  • In honor of this fantastically festive feline occasion, the LAIKA Store’s new offerings are led by an assortment of Coraline “Cat” character items from the studio’s iconic 2009 film.
  • "This expansion is a seamless extension of our licensing efforts, and a direct response to demand from LAIKA’s devoted fandom."
  • “We’ve taken a fresh look at both our product lineup and the site experience,” said Lauren Delgado, Digital Marketing Manager.
  • LAIKA has redefined the world of stop-motion animation through a unique fusion of advanced visual effects and intricate, handcrafted artistry.

Seattle Destination Museum of Pop Culture is a Must-See for Global Travelers

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture is an internationally known, leading edge nonprofit dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. Through interactive and immersive exhibitions, MoPOP offers a one-of-a-kind museum experience, touting more than 85,000 artifacts in their permanent collection and over 1,800 artifacts on display like the Notorious B.I.G. suit, an Idris Alba costume from The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Carrie Brownstein's Rickenbacker 330 electric guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Westerner hat, Grandmaster Flash's turntables, and more!

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  • Through interactive and immersive exhibitions, MoPOP offers a one-of-a-kind museum experience, touting more than 85,000 artifacts in their permanent collection and over 1,800 artifacts on display like the Notorious B.I.G.
  • suit, an Idris Alba costume from The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Carrie Brownstein's Rickenbacker 330 electric guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Westerner hat, Grandmaster Flash's turntables, and more!
  • Interactive experiences allow visitors to learn about the stop-motion process and even try their hand at creating their own stop-motion animation.
  • Other MoPOP favorites include a wide range of Seattle's music scene history – from Jimi Hendrix to Nirvana.

Storytel's audio drama 1984 nominated for an Audie

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storytel's new dramatization of George Orwell's masterpiece 1984 is a finalist in the 2023 Audie Awards, the "Academy Awards" for the audio industry.

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  • STOCKHOLM, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storytel's new dramatization of George Orwell's masterpiece 1984 is a finalist in the 2023 Audie Awards, the "Academy Awards" for the audio industry.
  • Storytel is competing in the audio drama category.
  • 1984 is Storytel's first global audio drama, launched in 2022.
  • "To be nominated for an Audie is a wonderful international recognition, showing the high level of production that our team is capable of.

Storytel's audio drama 1984 nominated for an Audie

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storytel's new dramatization of George Orwell's masterpiece 1984 is a finalist in the 2023 Audie Awards, the "Academy Awards" for the audio industry.

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  • STOCKHOLM, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storytel's new dramatization of George Orwell's masterpiece 1984 is a finalist in the 2023 Audie Awards, the "Academy Awards" for the audio industry.
  • Storytel is competing in the audio drama category.
  • 1984 is Storytel's first global audio drama, launched in 2022.
  • "To be nominated for an Audie is a wonderful international recognition, showing the high level of production that our team is capable of.

Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speakers for 2023 Conference

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced its keynote speakers for the 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from March 19 - 23, 2023. Co-presenters Robert Ducey of LAIKA Studios and Nicholas Jacobson of the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus will take the stage on Tuesday, March 21. Max Haot of Launcher will address the audience on Thursday, March 23.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced its keynote speakers for the 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from March 19 - 23, 2023.
  • Jordan Weston, AMUG director, education & conference, said, "This keynote presentation illustrates what the AMUG Conference is all about.
  • He is responsible for integrating additive manufacturing technology with LAIKA's production processes, which are used on the company's sixth feature film, Wildwood.
  • Designed for novice and experienced additive manufacturing users, the AMUG Conference agenda topics range from technology basics to advanced applications to business considerations.

Gumby and Marvel Animators Join Lucky Ducky NFT to Bring Claymation to Web3

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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"When Lucky Ducky was first released, I immediately reached out," said Rich Zim, who collaborated on the recent NFT airdrop .

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  • "When Lucky Ducky was first released, I immediately reached out," said Rich Zim, who collaborated on the recent NFT airdrop .
  • "NFTs are revolutionary for artists, but Lucky Ducky has revolutionized the entire industry in how animators can become their own studio."
  • For all Lucky Ducky updates, follow Lucky Ducky on Twitter , or join the community on Discord .
  • The Lucky Ducky NFT collection consists of 7,777 claymation sculptures designed to bridge the gap between physical and digital space for children of all ages.

FIRST Announces The Appointment Of New Board Member Jeff Farnath

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Farnath, a frontrunner in digital media transformation, will lend his decades of experience to the continued growth and success of the agency.

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  • Farnath, a frontrunner in digital media transformation, will lend his decades of experience to the continued growth and success of the agency.
  • Farnath is a senior-level finance executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in both traditional and digital media businesses.
  • Peter Godfrey, Chairman, said of the appointment: "The Board and I are delighted to welcome Jeff to FIRST.
  • "I'm honored to be appointed to the board at FIRST," said Jeff Farnath.

FIRST Announces The Appointment Of New Board Member Jeff Farnath

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Farnath, a frontrunner in digital media transformation, will lend his decades of experience to the continued growth and success of the agency.

Key Points: 
  • Farnath, a frontrunner in digital media transformation, will lend his decades of experience to the continued growth and success of the agency.
  • Farnath is a senior-level finance executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in both traditional and digital media businesses.
  • Peter Godfrey, Chairman, said of the appointment: "The Board and I are delighted to welcome Jeff to FIRST.
  • "I'm honored to be appointed to the board at FIRST," said Jeff Farnath.

Award-winning Animation Studio LAIKA Expands Into Live Action

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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LAIKA , known for the Academy Award-nominated animated films Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Missing Link, is expanding into live action.

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  • LAIKA , known for the Academy Award-nominated animated films Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Missing Link, is expanding into live action.
  • Currently in production on its sixth animated feature film, LAIKA secured the rights in an intense bidding war and plans to adapt it as a live action project.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210331005652/en/
    Travis Knight, LAIKA President & CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
    For the past 15 years, LAIKA has been committed to making movies that matter, says Knight.
  • Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft, and technology in service of bold, distinctive, and enduring stories.

LAIKA Teams up with Bowie State University to Build First HBCU Stop-Motion Animation Studio

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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LAIKA, the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning feature film animation studio best known for Missing Link, Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline, is partnering with Bowie State University to build the nations first stop-motion animation studio at a historically Black college and university (HBCU).

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  • LAIKA, the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning feature film animation studio best known for Missing Link, Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline, is partnering with Bowie State University to build the nations first stop-motion animation studio at a historically Black college and university (HBCU).
  • LAIKAs donation will fund upgrades to Bowie States green screen studio to allow stop-motion animation production.
  • The partnership between LAIKA and Bowie State developed as a way to create internship opportunities for BSU students.
  • As the relationship grew, LAIKA committed to making a long-term investment at Bowie State to prepare students for success in the animation industry.