This weekend, shoppers exploring Galleria Dallas may stumble upon a mysterious portal to a world unlike their own. In celebration of the new film Wildwood, visitors will have the chance to get an exclusive first look at the enchanted forest beyond the portal.<\/p>\n
Wildwood\u00a0is Laika animation studios’ new stop-motion film that will premiere on October 23. The studio is known for its films Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls,\u00a0Kubo and the Two Stings and Missing Link.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The new movie is based off of the book by Colin Meloy, and follows a headstrong teenager named Prue McKeel who embarks on a rescue mission with her classmate to save her baby brother after he was abducted by a group of crows. In order to save her brother, she must venture through an enchanted forest and overcome a world of talking animals, bandits and powerful figures.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dallas is one of the few cities across North America that will get this special first look at the movie ahead of the release date<\/p>\n
Located on the first floor of Galleria Dallas near Lane Boots will be the free\u00a0immersive pop-up experience called “The Forest is Calling.” The experience will take visitors through a forest portal and onto hand-painted interactive sets that will make them feel like they’re stepping into the animated film. The installation was co-designed by Wildwood Art Director Matt Maldonado and Portland-based agency KAMP Grizzly.<\/p>\n
The experience will showcase hidden artifacts, symbols and Easter eggs from the film, and each participant will get to experience an interactive sequence and will leave with a digital photo and keepsake tied with their result.\u00a0<\/p>\n