1975–80; clay ( def. ) + (ani)mation ( def. )
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The childlike appeal of marionettes, animation, or even Claymation elements is essential to great Christmas episodes in my opinion.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2023
When “Chicken Run” was released in theaters in June 2000, audiences and critics alike were charmed by the Claymation chickens Ginger and Rocky and the story of their escape from a sinister farm.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023
“We’re as much a part of Christmas as Rudolph and Santa and the Claymation holiday specials.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2022
Sharing the mostly Claymation video with his Instagram followers, West is seen rapping while sitting on top of a coffin.
From Fox News • Mar. 2, 2022
Pentatonix’s video of “White Winter Hymnal” has been seen more than 96 million times on YouTube; F leet Foxes’ own video, a Claymation scene made by Robin’s brother, Sean, has 23 million views.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2021
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