In the latest episode of his new show, former ‘Prop Culture’ host Dan Lanigan, along with resident investigator Martin Meunir, dive into the iconic character’s meticulous construction, as well as the film’s off-camera advancements that changed stop-motion filmmaking forever.
The folks behind the new series, , have shared with AWN an exclusive look at their upcoming November 1 episode that takes a deep dive into LAIKA’s seminal 2009 animated film, .Specifically, the story behind the Coraline puppet.
Several years ago, Lanigan had a show on Disney+ called , which though loved by audiences, only ran for one season.But spurred on by the show’s fans, Lanigan launched his own show, on YouTube this past April 17.Each episode focuses on a specific cinematic artifact from Lanigan’s extensive collection, performing various forensic investigations to confirm legitimacy while celebrating prop-makers, costume designers, set decorators, and other crew members who were behind some of the most beloved films in cinema.
I’m guessing there will be no tox screening… well, maybe next season.In the upcoming November 1 episode, Lanigan’s team, which includes resident investigator Martin Meunir - who won a Technical Academy Award for his work on – will discuss how the puppet was created (through sculpture and meticulous construction), as well as how the film’s technical advancements off-camera changed the game in stop-motion filmmaking.Enjoy the trailer: The show’s first episode centered around a costume from , and based on the sheer magnitude of Lanigan’s personal collection, this series could feasibly run for years, fueled by his love for collecting, and audience’s love for such cinematic masterpieces as , , , , , and many more.
Lanigan is entertaining the idea of expanding the inaugural 12-episode season to include fans who want to dispute claims of legitimacy, creating a fully interactive movie fan experience.You can see all live episodes here.You can follow the show on Instagram here.
The show’s creator and host has spent more than half his life in the pursuit of rare cinematic antiquities and has amassed one of the most significant private collections of props, costumes, and set pieces in the world.His private collection includes such iconic pieces as Deckard’s Gun from , John Belushi’s costume from , the Idol from , and one of the original ' Proton Packs.Previously as host, creator, and executive producer of on Disney+, Lanigan shared his love of film history by highlighting the stories behind these objects and the artists and craftsmen who brought them to life.
In addition to his work on , Dan is also an accomplished producer and director who has produced series such as CNBC’s , Reelz’ , USA’s , and A&E’s in addition to writing and directing his first feature,
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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