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Missing Link Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Film
Missing Link Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Film! LAIKA Studios, the animation studio that created the award-winning and critically acclaimed Kubo And The Two Strings and Coraline (among others) has a new movie – – Missing Link. Studio executives are saying that Missing Link is their most ambitious stop-motion animation movie to date. I had the pleasure of touring the movie set in Portland, OR in addition to watching an advance screening of the movie and definitely agree with their assessment. Missing Link also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film.
Mr. Link voiced by Zach Galifianakis in director Chris Butler’s MISSING LINK, a Laika Studios Production and Annapurna Pictures release. Credit: Laika Studios / Annapurna Pictures
Meet Mr. Link
Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend at the heart of Missing Link, the globe-trotting family comedy adventure from LAIKA. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La.
Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend. Through it all, the three learn that sometimes you can find a family in the places you least expect.
Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Missing Link!
Brian McLean, Director of Rapid Prototyping, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the puppets are made.
Brian was awarded a Scientific and Engineering Oscar® plaque in 2016 for pioneering the use of 3D printers in stop-motion animated characters. In 2017, he received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Visual Effects for his contributions to Kubo and the Two Strings.
Sir Lionel Frost (left) voiced by Hugh Jackman and Mr. Link (right) voiced by Zach Galifianakis in director Chris Butler’s MISSING LINK, a Laika Studios Production and Annapurna Pictures release.
Credit: Laika Studios / Annapurna Pictures
The All-Star Cast:
- Hugh Jackman
- Zoe Saldana
- Zach Galifianakis
- Timothy Olyphant
- David Walliams
- Emma Thompson
- Matt Lucas
- Ching Valdes-Aran
- Stephen Fry
- Amrita Acharia
Director: Chris Butler
Writer: Chris Butler
Producers: Travis Knight p.g.a., Arianne Sutner p.g.a.
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Watch the Trailer Here!
Click HERE to see my Missing Link article on Divine Lifestyle which focuses on Costume Design and facts about stop-motion animation films.
Attending the advanced screening in Atlanta at Regal Atlantic Station.
See a behind-the-scenes tour with costume designer Deborah Cook!
Get Social with Missing Link!
Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | #MissingLink
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I really love reading interviews with the casts of movies. It’s so nice to hear their thoughts on a film, especially when it’s one I either really enjoyed or am really eager to see.
This movie is going to be so good! The cast is incredible, and I love the whole vibe of it. The trailer already sold me, but reading about it has me itching to see it even more.
I excited about seeing this movie in theaters! I love stop motion animated movies a lot. ????
I love watching beautiful animated films! I will definitely keep an eye out on The Missing Link! Thanks for sharing your trip to the studio!
This is one movie I am really excited to see. Nope, for me it is not a kids’ movie. It is a family movie that I know adults will truly love. Link is so cute! I can only imagine all the work the creators of this film put in to create one awesome movie!
This movie sounds amazing! My husband was blessed to have interviewed some of the cast! I am excited to take my kids!!
Your husband is so lucky! Your kids will love it!
What a great cast! I love these kinds of films and I am getting my husband where he loves them too!
I hope you both get a chance to see it! It is a wonderful movie!
My kids are going to LOVE this!! Thank you so much
You’re welcome! I hope they love it as much as we do!
It looks like Missing Link is very popular. I’ve seen quite a few ads for it and it looks hilarious.
Missing link looks like the type of movie that the entire family can enjoy! Stop-Motion Animation movies are fun.
It really is! We love stop-motion animation movies!
My kiddos are so pumped to see this movie! We can’t wait!
I hope they enjoy it!
The stars they cast for this movie are just amazing! I cannot wait to see it – it’s gonna be soooo good!
It really is!
What a cool movie idea! Can’t wait to see this with my kids, thank you for your info!
You’re welcome! I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!
This movie seems adorable. Will check the nearest cinema for its schedule!
We loved it!