Stop-motion animated classics Coraline, Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, Kubo & The Two-Strings available to pre-order now! London, UK, 17th October 2024 – This holiday season, treat the family or the film collector in your life to the critically acclaimed films of LAIKA, who set a new benchmark for stop-motion animation. Anime Limited, in association with LAIKA, are […]
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