#mopop

[reepiblog]

Laika exhibit at the MoPop in Seattle showing the set for the opening scene of the Beldam sewing Coraline's doll. I love all the different old buttons. The rig for the hands is a pretty interesting feat of engineering since the friction in the joints has to be enough to hold it into place but not so much they can't be moved by the animators. I'm no expert but that seems like it would be tough to do with so many thin, tiny segments. The thing I was delighted by was how close the prop doll looks to the merch doll I bought years ago.

#coraline #mopop #miniature #set #stop motion #animation #sewing #buttons #doll #beldam #prop #laika

[matchboxcowboy]

Saw the Laika: Hidden Worlds exhibit at MoPop:

10/10 I approve :)

#mopop #seattle #laika studios #coraline #ParaNorman #Missing Link #Kubo and the Two Strings #Box Trolls

[archerinventive]

I wanted to thank @the_actual_elf & @rcrdani for encouraging me to take a break from the shop this past Friday to go to Three Dollar Bill Cinemas, Queer Monster Ball.

It was super cool seeing the exhibits at the MoPop, watching a breathtaking show by @Judas.SaintJames, and hanging out with old and new friends. :)

Thank you for encouraging me to find that healthy work/life balance i hear so much about, and for all the laughs.

Love you both.❤️

Extra Model credit to: Liv F. H. :)

#threedollarbillcinemas #queer monster ball #lord of the rings sword #dune #mopop #rebels of Antares #space needle #pride knight #pride paladin #creatures #monsters

[sp00oo0ky]

Morticia Addam’s dress (worn by Angelica Houston 1991 & 1993) at the “Scared to Death” exhibit at MOPOP in Seattle.

#spooky #halloween #horror #halloween blog #october #goth #fall #autumn #morticia addams #Addams family #Wednesday #Wednesday Addams #mopop #seattle #muesum #gothic #goth icon #fashion #mopop 2023 #my photo #credit is me #iconic #90s #90s fashion #follow for more

[tinkerbellsuglysister]

hidden worlds photo dump 🌠

#laika studios #mopop #seattle #coraline

[foolstemper]

Eddie Vedder seems incredibly sweet and kind. Everything he does and says, I swear, comes from a place of sweetness and kindness. I remember someone saying (I think it was Stone Gossard) that when they first met, they were on a plane or something, and Eddie wrote him a poem, and Stone was taken aback and that’s the shit I’m talking about. That’s cute little kid behavior and I’m very fond of it. Not having the debilitating fear from lived experience of being laughed at for giving your new friend a poem is a really good thing.

#pearl jam #eddie vedder #seattle sound #grunge #mopop #home and away #what am I on about #video

[lightaphorism]

MoPop Hidden World: LAIKA exhibition ~ Seattle, Washington 🪡🧵🎞️🧟🗝️

#omg this was super cool to see #laika studios #laika #coraline #paranorman #the boxtrolls #kubo and the two strings #katts #missing link #stop motion #neil gaiman #MoPop #seattle #coraline wybie #other mother #dark academia #goblin academia #book academia #art academia #academia aesthetic

[kazaligog]

#mopop #pt 2 #i fucking love this shit #horror #doctor who #alien #jason voorhees #michael myers #war of the worlds #i'm so happy i could cry

[rrcenic]

love seeing random shit in the real world and having my gay neurodivergent brain IMMEDIATELY connect it to fandom

anyway i was at mopop and saw the guitar of the man who’s music has been playing on repeat in every good omens fans heads since s2

#good omens #gos2 #nics stuff #buddy holly #mopop

[wamnak]

If you like early 1990’s alternative music I suggest you go to KEXP.org and listen to their streaming archive starting at 7:00 AM today. You won’t regret it. Lots of great stories and great music all day.

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/02/22/79396849/nirvana-wore-susie-tennants-dresses?fbclid=IwAR1CJErgswiqK3zhN_ANq_Oa2risSAZIW33W6fJ2N0mUqRBwGXMm15-jd8M_aem_AUfNmegxUWqqPFhHcUe9sLWs7gWgyOtV4XMBTvbi77XMY4-sG3oQ36TtcgIKsBtop8s

#KEXP #Susie tennant #nirvana #sonic youth #Fastbacks #seattle #weezer #David Geffen company #dgc #mopop #pusa #Marco collins

[conurecc]

went to the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture with the pals for my birthday today, specifically for this exhibit

RIP one of the greatest to ever do it, surprised to get as emotional as i did seeing it in person

i'm not really a takin pictures kinda girl but there's so much other cool stuff there, highly recommend ~ the MF DOOM mask is in the Contact High exhibit which is leaving soon!

#seattle #mf doom #the supervillain #metal face #doom #mopop #museum of pop culture #conurecc

[alyssathorne]

As a child, my fascination with small, intricate objects was insatiable. I spent hours poring over American Girl doll catalogs, marveling at the minuscule treasures. I started collecting miniature versions of everyday objects, and even drew tiny pictures that I carefully cut out and kept in a collection. Looking back, I realize that this early interest in detail and composition has greatly influenced my current work. 

When I discovered the magic of stop-motion animation with The Nightmare Before Christmas in the 90s, I was immediately captivated. The film was full of tiny, extraordinary and almost unbelievable details, which served to bring the characters and worlds to life. I didn’t even know how the movies were made at the time, but it was somehow inherently obvious that painstaking craftsmanship went into every movement and expression. 

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the MOPOP in Seattle, and view the brand new exhibit “Hidden Worlds”, which featured the movie props and behind-the-scenes looks into Laika's films. As a long-time admirer of their work, I was thrilled to be invited to the opening by Studio Laika.

Laika has a rich history in the stop-motion field. Originally known as Will Vinton Studios, the company rebranded in 2005 and was named after the famous dog sent to space by the Soviet Union. It was during this time that Nike, Inc. owner Phil Knight acquired the studio and provided the funding needed to produce feature-length films. Henry Selick - the director of my beloved childhood favorite, The Nightmare Before Christmas - later joined the studio as a supervising director, further solidifying its position as a pioneer in the stop-motion animation industry.

Walking through the exhibit, I was transported to the enchanting worlds of Laika's films. There is even a glowing hallway inspired by the one in Coraline to walk through! The intricate details of the puppets and sets were breathtaking, and it was fascinating to witness the entire process behind the making of these movies. From initial sketches to finished products, each piece was a testament to the remarkable creativity and hard work that goes into producing a stop-motion film. 

What sets Laika's films apart from any others, in my eyes, is the studio's dedication to meaningful storytelling. Each movie is a unique blend of whimsy and darkness, delving into themes such as identity, family, and the human condition. It's no wonder that the studio has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards over the years. 

As I left the exhibit, I was filled with a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The films of Studio Laika have always held a special place in my heart, and being able to see the movie props up close was an absolute dream come true. 

I left feeling grateful for the immense talent and commitment of the studio's artists and technicians, who bring these extraordinary stories to life with such precision and care, and a renewed sense of inspiration and wonder to take home with me.

After I visited HIDDEN WORLDS, I was able to wander the rest of the museum, where I snapped some photos in the fantasy exhibit as well.

by Alyssa Thorne

#studiolaika #coraline #paranorman #laika films #mopop

[sp00oo0ky]

“Scared to death” horror exhibit at MOPOP in Seattle

#mopop #scared to death #horror #villians #spooky #october #halloween blog #halloween #goth #fall #autumn #blood #killers #slashers #hellraiser #leatherface #Michael Myers #jason voorhees #pinhead #ghost face #Friday the 13th #texas chainsaw massacre

[jamiemarsters]

Pics of the Day: James Marsters doing... uh... this whole thing... with his face... & the suit... & the whole... um... what was I saying...?

aka @realjamesmarsters at the @mopopseattle Marvel exhibit 2018

#JamesMarsters @marvelsrunaways #MarvelsRunaways #Runaways #Marvel #MoPOP #Hotdamn #SendTweet

#james marsters #mopop #marvel’s runaways #marvel #mopop seattle #marvels runaways #Instagram

[seattlefactsijustmadeup]

DID YOU KNOW?

The Seattle MoPOP was constructed to contain a deadly vortex that claims the souls of failed grunge musicians. It’s true, I made it up myself.

#Seattle #MoPOP

[v-d-s]

When I went to Seattle and going to the hidden worlds exhibit at MoPOP was the thing I loved most. I have always loved Coraline and most Laika films. But seeing the characters in real life was an amazing experience that I will never forget. In the exhibit there are separate parts in every movie they all had their own special things to them. I will post about my whole experience at Seattle and MoPOP later but I just want to get this out because it was such a good experience.

#coraline #laika studios #mopop