{
  "id": 6334236,
  "title": "Laika Readies ‘Made by Humans: Creatives in Conversation,’ a New Video/Podcast Series | Exclusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/laika-readies-made-by-humans-creatives-in-conversation-a-new-video",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:57:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/laika-podcast-series-made-by-humans-creatives-in-conversation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Laika, the Portland-based animation studio, is set to premiere \"Made by Humans: Creatives in Conversation,\" a new video and podcast series, on September 9. Produced by Sony Music Entertainment in collaboration with Wavland Media, the series aims to delve into the creative process behind great storytelling. The series features candid conversations with various creative professionals, including digital illusionist Zach King, Academy Award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell, and legendary filmmaker Phil Tippett. Laika's chief marketing & operations officer, David Burke, emphasized the importance of showcasing the human choices behind the work. The series will be available on YouTube and podcast platforms starting September 9, with new episodes released every other week until September. The series will explore topics such as animating techniques, creating magical illusions, and the collaborations required to bring characters like those in \"Wildwood\" to life.",
  "summary": "The award-winning studio’s latest, “Wildwood,” arrives later this fall The post Laika Readies ‘Made by Humans: Creatives in Conversation,’ a New Video/Podcast Series | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Laika to premiere 'Made by Humans' series on September 9",
    "Features conversations with Zach King, Sandy Powell, Phil Tippett",
    "Available on YouTube and podcasts, new episodes every other week"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}