This week, the pioneering studio Laika returns with “Missing Link,” the stop-motion animated family film starring Hugh Jackman and Zach Galifianakis. With “Missing Link” landing in theaters on Friday, ...

Stop-motion animation is a time-consuming method with a rich history dating back to 1898 - a key aspect of bringing unique ...

Although today's filmmakers prefer using CGI animation over stop-motion, you have to appreciate the time and meticulous attention to detail put into stop-motion animation films and projects. Image ...

When it comes to horror movies, stop-motion animation has become one of the better forms for telling scary stories. Stop-motion has been around since the start of cinema, and it was even used in ...

On the set of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," a top stop motion musical fantasy film written and produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick. In many ways, stop-motion is older than the ...

Stephen Chiodo grabbed his 35-millimeter camera, trekked to the wooded area behind Gracie’s dining facility on the RIT campus, and began photographing ground-level perspectives of foliage. Then it was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 — once again featuring the direction of Tim Burton — has ...

Fatima Naeem is a writer of sorts from Pakistan who has over five years of writing experience under her belt, and a completely accidental physics degree (because come on, no one plans these things, ...

Based in Los Angeles, Devon is a screenwriter and producer in the independent film industry, bringing a cinephiles persepective. He works in creative development, writing script coverages and pitch ...

Layann Basileh is an Arab-American writer based in Southern California, currently nursing an iced coffee addiction. Stop-motion animation is a beloved but sparingly employed film medium. Although it ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Stop-motion is an animation technique with a storied history that ...