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Charles Henry Selick Jr. (/ ˈ s ɛ l ɪ k /; born November 30, 1952) is an American filmmaker and animator, best known for directing the stop-motion animated films The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Monkeybone (2001), Coraline (2009), and Wendell & Wild (2022).
Learn about Henry Selick, a film director who specializes in stop-motion animation. He has worked on films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, and Coraline.
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Learn about the life and career of Henry Selick, a film director specializing in stop-motion animation. He worked for Disney, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, and Laika Studios, and directed films such as "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Coraline".
- November 30, 1952
Oct 11, 2023 · The stop-motion animation director reflects on his collaboration with Tim Burton and the legacy of the holiday classic. Learn how he pushed the boundaries of the art form, created the distinctive visual style, and overcame the studio's doubts.
Oct 27, 2022 · When Henry Selick and Jordan Peele Team Up, Things Get Wild The stop-motion animator and the horror writer-director collaborated on the screenplay for Selick’s latest darkly comic fable ...
Nov 16, 2022 · ‘Wendell & Wild’ Director Henry Selick and Voice Star Sam Zelaya on Crafting the Film’s Trans Hero. The film's director and co-writer, along with the voice of trans teen Raúl, on the character's...
Oct 28, 2022 · An exclusive interview with the stop motion legend Henry Selick, who talks about his latest film Wendell & Wild, his collaboration with Jordan Peele, and the state of animation today. Learn about his creative process, his challenges, and his hopes for the future of the medium.
