00:00With over 20 years of handcrafted storytelling,
00:09Laika is known for bringing to life some of animation's most beloved
00:13and technically groundbreaking characters.
00:18From the other worlds of Coraline,
00:21to the epic fantasy of Kubo and the Two Strings.
00:24Now, Laika is working on their most ambitious cinematic journey yet.
00:35Set in a magical world just beyond the edges of Portland,
00:39an enchanted wilderness teeming with rebel bandits and talking animals,
00:45awaits Prue McKeel on her quest to save her baby brother.
00:50Welcome to Wildwood.
00:59Soaring high above the wilderness,
01:02keeping a watchful eye on all the creatures of Wildwood,
01:06is a formidable warrior, a giant golden eagle.
01:12To bring her to life, Laika animators perform numerous tests
01:15with models inspired by nature to authentically craft the movement and spirit of this large avian character.
01:24The design team installs 9,000 individual feathers by hand across two specialized puppets,
01:32one built for breathtaking flight and the other allowing animators intricate performance controls.
01:38Known throughout Wildwood as the General, she embodies power and unshakable grace.
01:48Her commanding presence elevated by the legendary voice of Academy Award winner Angela Bassett.
01:55State your business.
01:56General, I need your help.
01:58Behind the scenes, a brilliant team of puppet fabricators, animators and visual designers
02:04are pouring creativity in every joint, feather and frame,
02:09forging a character that soars beyond the screen.
02:13Scared of flying?
02:14I'm not usually on the outside of the plane.
02:16Wildwood is an epic journey, shaped by artistry, innovation and heart.
02:34This is where magic takes flight.
02:37This is Wildwood.
02:46Alright, I'll have to ride here.
02:48We'll be alright.
02:50Do not go quickly.
02:53You can hop onto my never mind or visit one retreat.
02:56Alright, what will happen?
02:57It's been a production and win.
02:58We'll be sitting in the space and work.
03:01Alright, what will happen?
03:02They'll be on your main page.
03:05You want to tend an icon as your Paper in it!
03:08You want to play!
03:11We're ready to come with your Product Letters.
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