Laika releases Wildwood after two decades of development
Coraline studio Laika released the stop-motion film Wildwood, directed by Travis Knight, following a production timeline that began with rights acquisition in 2011.
Production timeline spans decades
Laika CEO Travis Knight originally optioned the book rights in 2011. Production did not begin until ten years later. Knight stated he worked on the project in some form for 16 years.
Cinematographer faces stop-motion complexity
Caleb Deschanel served as cinematographer on his first stop-motion project for the studio. He found the process much more complicated than he expected when starting work. The film blends traditional techniques with modern technology.
Story centers on personal themes
Knight explained that the movie meant something personally to him regardless of obstacles. Underneath the animation, the story is about love. The studio spent 20 years building up to this specific release.
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