Will Vinton Studios
An American clay animation studio founded in 1975 by animation pioneer Will Vinton. It was later acquired amid financial difficulties and reorganized as Laika.
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Laika's predecessor was Will Vinton Studios, founded in 1975 by clay animation pioneer Will Vinton.
In 2002, Nike co-founder Phil Knight acquired the financially troubled Will Vinton Studios through his investment firm, and in 2005 reorganized it into Laika, with Knight's son Travis Knight serving as CEO.
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Laika's predecessor was Will Vinton Studios, founded in 1975 by clay animation pioneer Will Vinton.
50%UnverifiedIn 2002, Nike co-founder Phil Knight acquired the financially troubled Will Vinton Studios through his investment firm, and in 2005 reorganized it into Laika, with Knight's son Travis Knight serving as CEO.
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