stop-motion
noun
stop-mo·tion
ˈstäp-ˈmō-shən 
often attributive
: a filming technique in which successive positions of objects (such as clay models) are photographed to produce the appearance of movement
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Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
In other words, there’s a lot to chew on while marveling at its color scheme, stop-motion animation and set design.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
The film is a stop-motion animation feature that blends deadpan wit and surreal situations into a reflection on existential whiplash.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
Laika fans got a Cannes treat on Tuesday, when the studio behind Coraline and ParaNorman unveiled the first teaser trailer for its upcoming stop-motion feature Wildwood.
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Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
In other words, there’s a lot to chew on while marveling at its color scheme, stop-motion animation and set design.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
The film is a stop-motion animation feature that blends deadpan wit and surreal situations into a reflection on existential whiplash.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
Laika fans got a Cannes treat on Tuesday, when the studio behind Coraline and ParaNorman unveiled the first teaser trailer for its upcoming stop-motion feature Wildwood.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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“Stop-motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop-motion. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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