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REBUILDING CORALINE


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Director

Post Supervisor


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05/2024

For the 15th anniversary of this groundbreaking film, LAIKA's Coraline was rereleased in theatres. This piece brought together a mix of LAIKAN's to discuss what it is was like to build the first Coraline puppets and how they worked together to rebuild her 15 years later. "Rebuilding Coraline" was shown in theatres as an after credits piece for Coraline's rerelease worldwide.

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Wildwood Title Reveal: Behind the Scenes


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Producer

Post Production Supervisor


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09/2024

Every letter in the Wildwood title reveal was handcrafted by LAIKA artists. Our photography and videography team captured this BTS teaser utilizing a probe lens, motion control rigs, and bespoke lighting. This piece supports LAIKA Studios' Wildwood Title Reveal piece and aims to show that even the smallest of details are handmade.

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How to Draw Norman from ParaNorman


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Director

Producer

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03/2025

In this step-by-step video, writer and director Chris Butler will walk you through how he draws Norman and give you all the tools you need to go forth and recreate your own unique and creative artwork.

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Meet Mitch's Boyfriend


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Producer

Camera Operator

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06/2025

For thirteen years, you’ve been asking: When do we get to meet Mitch’s boyfriend? At long last, we’d like to introduce you to Luca, the chick flick nut who captured Mitch’s heart (sorry, Courtney). Watch as ParaNorman writer/director Chris Butler, LAIKA Principal Character Designer Thibault Leclercq, and LAIKA Development Art Director Iuri Lioi return to the world of ParaNorman to bring this never-before-seen character to life in celebration of Pride Month.

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The Making of ParaNorman: The Thrifting

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Producer

Camera Operator

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02/2026

How did Director Thibault Leclercq approach bringing ParaNorman’s iconic characters back to life in LAIKA’s original 2D short, ParaNorman: The Thrifting? Find out in this video, where he discusses concept art, angular character design, and nostalgic references to horror films.