Laika's 'Wildwood' Premieres at BFI London Film Festival
Travis Knight and voice cast Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay attended the world premiere at Royal Festival Hall.
Laika's stop-motion animated film 'Wildwood' had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, according to Variety. The screening took place at the Royal Festival Hall.
Director Travis Knight spoke on stage at the premiere alongside voice stars Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay.
'Wildwood' is the first Laika film to receive a PG-13 rating.
Following the world premiere, 'Wildwood' is due to be released on Oct. 23 by Fathom Entertainment in the U.S. and by Black Bear in the U.K.
Background
Production on 'Wildwood' started in 2021 during COVID. Development began about 10 years earlier when Laika optioned the book by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis. Knight has said the movie took 16 years to make. The BFI London Film Festival runs until Oct. 17.
Quick answers
When does 'Wildwood' come out?
'Wildwood' is due to be released on Oct. 23 by Fathom Entertainment in the U.S. and by Black Bear in the U.K.
What rating did 'Wildwood' receive?
'Wildwood' is the first Laika film to receive a PG-13 rating.
Where did 'Wildwood' have its world premiere?
'Wildwood' had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, at the Royal Festival Hall.