Wildwood captivates readers with the wonder and thrill of a secret world within the landscape of a modern city.

And what begins as a rescue mission becomes something much greater as the two friends find themselves entwined in a struggle for the very freedom of this wilderness. In Wildwood, Prue and her friend Curtis uncover a secret world in the midst of violent upheaval-a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions. The creative team also includes producer Arianne Sutner and screenwriter Chris Butler, both of whom won the Golden Globe for the studio’s “Missing Link.For fans of The Chronicles of Narnia comes the first book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society. Laika’s previous films “Missing Link,” “Kubo and the Two Strings,” “The Boxtrolls,” “ParaNorman,” and “Coraline” have all received Oscar nominations.Ĭinematographer Caleb Deschanel will shoot the film.

Although we’re doing this in stop-motion, so, you know, I’ll have to.” “The entire Laika family is fully committed to honoring it with a film of breathtaking spectacle and aching beauty. “Colin and Carson’s novel is a lyrical work of art,” Knight continued. My very own Portland will join that pantheon of unforgettable fantasy realms, with a stirring epic that will kindle imaginations, lift spirits, and break hearts.” “As a deep-dyed native son of Oregon, I have rainwater, microbrew, and fair-trade coffee coursing through my veins,” said Knight, who won the BAFTA for his directorial debut film “Kubo and the Two Strings” and also helmed the live-action hit “Bumblebee.” “With Wildwood, I have the opportunity to tell a madly ambitious story of magic, wonder, and danger set in the place I grew up. One filled with strange talking animals, roguish bandits, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions.” Prue might think she’s too old for fairytales, but she’s just found herself at the center of one. Her baby brother Mac has been taken by a murder of crows into the forest’s depths, and she – along with her hapless classmate Curtis – is going to get him back. But Prue McKeel is about to enter this enchanted wonderland. You’re not even supposed to know it exists. The synopsis for the film reads: “Beyond Portland’s city limits lies Wildwood. “Wildwood” is currently in production at Laika’s facility outside Portland, Oregon.

The announcement was made Wednesday by Travis Knight, President & CEO of the award-winning animation studio, who will direct the film. The feature is based on the novel written by Colin Meloy, lead singer and songwriter for The Decemberists, and illustrated by artist Carson Ellis.

Laika studios has announced its sixth stop-motion movie, “ Wildwood.”

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