Coraline Becomes Hulu Hit as Laika's Wildwood Opens
The 2009 stop-motion film is among the most-watched movies on Hulu in the U.S. while Laika's new film Wildwood arrives in theaters.
Laika's Coraline is currently one of the most-watched movies on Hulu in the U.S., according to Collider, as the studio's next stop-motion film, Wildwood, opens in theaters this weekend.
Coraline is a stop-motion horror film from Laika based on a story by Neil Gaiman. The film was directed by Henry Selick and stars Dakota Fanning as the titular character.
Wildwood is based on the novel by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis, which debuted at No. 7 on The New York Times Best Seller list and spawned a trilogy.
A 15-year path to the screen
Laika has been working on Wildwood for 15 years, first acquiring the rights to the source material when it helped produce the trailer in 2011.
The studio's most recent film before Wildwood was Missing Link, released seven years earlier, featuring the voices of Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry.
Quick answers
Where can I stream Coraline?
Coraline is streaming on Hulu in the U.S., where it is currently one of the most-watched movies.
When does Wildwood come out in theaters?
Wildwood, Laika's next stop-motion film, opens in theaters this weekend.
What is Wildwood based on?
It is based on the novel by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis, which debuted at No. 7 on The New York Times Best Seller list and spawned a trilogy.