Corpse Bride and Frankenweenie screenwriter John August is returning to LAIKA for the still untitled project directed by Pete Candeland. LAIKA did not confirm any details on when they expect production to get underway on the upcoming stop-motion animated film.
“I’m thrilled to be back in the world of stop-motion animation working with a team of incredible artisans telling stories one frame at a time,” stated August. “Truly everything about stop-motion is time-consuming and difficult, but the results have a texture and authenticity that can’t be replicated. You can feel the fingerprints of everyone who touched it.”
August’s credits include Charlie’s Angels, Titan A.E., Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. August was nominated for BAFTA and Critics Choice awards in 2004 for Big Fish. In 2006, August shared a Grammy nominated with Danny Elfman in the Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for “Wonka’s Welcome Song” from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
“Inspired by an original idea from Candeland, who joined LAIKA in 2023, the story revolves around a theatre-loving high school student who is lured into a mystifying never-ending bacchanal in search of her missing mother,” reads LAIKA’s synopsis.
Pete Candeland’s credits include music videos for Gorillaz, Rock Band game franchise spots, and BBC trailers.
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