2024 Artist: LAIKA
Founded in Oregon in 2005 by President & CEO Travis Knight, LAIKA creates films that are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. At LAIKA, we are committed to telling original, enduring stories and bringing these tales to the widest possible audience while being a leader in filmmaking. We innovate, and we combine the latest emerging technologies with timeless techniques to create state-of-the-art classics. LAIKA’s five films: Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), and Missing Link (2019) were all nominated for the Academy Award® for Outstanding Animated Feature. Kubo and the Two Strings won the BAFTA® Award for Best Animated Film and received an additional Oscar® nomination for Visual Effects, and Missing Link garnered the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Film.
CURRENT PIANO LOCATION:ON THE WAY TO ITS FOREVER HOME!To celebrate Coraline’s 15th Anniversary we're bringing Other Father’s piano to the heart of Downtown Portland. Lovingly recreated at "human scale" by our friends at Figure Plant and in partnership with Paino. push. Play, this magical instrument is meant to be played. For more information on the Coraline's return to theaters in newly remastered 3D, visit Coraline.com.