KGW8

'Excitement in our program': LAIKA Studios donates $60K to Portland Community College to foster diversity in animation

PORTLAND, Oregon — A brand new partnership between LAIKA Studios and Portland Community College (PCC) is aiming to help students dive into the animation and motion graphics industry. On Tuesday, PCC ...
Nerd Reactor

LAIKA and Portland Community College Team Up for Diversity in Animation

LAIKA, the studio behind animated films such as Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Missing Link, has partnered with Portland Community College to foster diversity and ...
Oregonian

Portland Community College plans animation degree, backed by $60,000 from Laika

Portland Community College plans to offer an animation degree beginning in 2025, partly funded by a $60,000 donation from Oregon film studio Laika. Laika announced Tuesday that it will give $30,000 to ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Animated Film, TV Creators Aim for Change Beyond Casting: “It’s Not Just About Including Black Characters”

The animation community seeks to become more inclusive onscreen and off. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor Yet the moves, amid a nationwide reckoning on race since the killing of George Floyd by police ...

One-Punch Man Fans in Meltdown Over Episode 6: How China's 'Sweatshop' Animation Ruined Genos Forever

The third season of the anime series One-Punch Man has faced significant criticism from fans following the release of its sixth episode, with many viewers expressing disappointment over its production ...