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A Timeline of Stop-Motion Animation History, From ‘A Trip to the Moon’ to ‘Missing Link’ (Photos)

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, ...
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10 Best Lesser-Known Stop-Motion Animation Movies

Over the years, stop-motion has become associated with two things: spooky stories and Christmas specials. However, stop-motion has a long history when it comes to animated films. In fact, many of the ...
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The Earliest Stop Motion Animations Are Weirdly Wonderful

Today, Slate told the story of Wladislaw Starewicz and his weird, animated, insect-puppet stop motion movies. Here’s his masterpiece, The Cameraman’s Revenge, made in 1912: Starewicz wasn’t the first ...
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Stopmotion director says his brand of animation is necromancy

On May 31, Robert Morgan’s queasy horror movie Stopmotion will start streaming on Shudder. But hardcore horror fans will have a chance to see the live-action/animation hybrid in theaters early, ...
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A Timeline of Stop-Motion Animation History, From ‘A Trip to the Moon’ to ‘Isle of Dogs’ (Photos)

This week Wes Anderson returns to stop motion animation with “Isle of Dogs,” his first animated film since 2009’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” The movie is bursting with voice talent and Anderson’s irreverent ...