Will Vinton Associates has always been associated with stop-motion animation. In fact, the term "claymation" was first used to describe Vinton's process in a 17-minute behind-the-scenes documentary... the term was later trademarked by Vinton.
As the studio expanded, and started producing feature-length films, outside investors were sought. One investor was Phil Knight (of Nike fame). In 2002, Knight became the majority shareholder in the studio and ousted Vinton. Vinton retaliated for being dropped from his namesake studio and sued for ownership of his name. In 2005 Will Vinton Studios was renamed Laika Entertainment and Vinton opened his own Will Vinton's Free Will Entertainment in Portland, Oregon.
As the studio expanded, and started producing feature-length films, outside investors were sought. One investor was Phil Knight (of Nike fame). In 2002, Knight became the majority shareholder in the studio and ousted Vinton. Vinton retaliated for being dropped from his namesake studio and sued for ownership of his name. In 2005 Will Vinton Studios was renamed Laika Entertainment and Vinton opened his own Will Vinton's Free Will Entertainment in Portland, Oregon.
Will Vinton Associates Studio Directories Cartoon Series:
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Gary & Mike (2001, 13 Episodes.) -
The PJs (1999-2001, 43 Episodes.)
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Specials (1974-1997, 14 Specials.)
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Will Vinton Associates Studio :
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The Little Prince
- 1979
Billy Budd Films, Will Vinton Productions featuring Little Prince, Fox, Pilot, Rose.
Billy Budd Films, Will Vinton Productions featuring Little Prince, Fox, Pilot, Rose.
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A Christmas Gift
- 1980
Will Vinton Associates, Billy Budd Films featuring Young Boy, Gray-Haired Lady.
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The Great Cognito
- 1982
Will Vinton Associates featuring Max Cognito.
Will Vinton Associates featuring Max Cognito.
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Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
- 2005
Warner Bros. Pictures, Tim Burton Productions, Laika Entertainment... featuring Victor Van Dort, Corpse Bride, Victoria Everglot, Maudeline Everglot, Finnis Everglot, Nell Van Dort; more Characters  ...
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