David Burke, the Laika’s Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, said, “’Wildwood’ is a testament to Laika walking its own path.” He added, “For ‘Wildwood,’ we’re taking a more customized approach to how we bring the film to audiences, matching partners to the specific needs and ambitions of the project. Partnering with Fathom’s Denver-based team brings national perspective and operational strength to the U.S. release, while working with FilmNation internationally positions the film with scale, reach, and deep expertise in global markets. It’s a strategy built specifically for ‘Wildwood,’ preserving Laika’s independence while aligning with world-class collaborators to support the film’s ambition.”
Going with Fathom seems like a peculiar choice. I associate them with theatrical live streams and low-low distribution re-releases.
My immediate question is about the quality of the picture we're going to get. I don't associate streaming with high bitrate anything, but I suppose that's what the Coraline and ParaNorman re-releases were meant to test out.
I just hope it sees a wide release.