In 2006, Laika Entertainment announced that after the release of the short Moongirl, it was decided to adapt the short into its first feature-length film which was intended to be released in 2008. Focus Features was also set to distribute it.
Plot[]
The plot would be an expanded take on the short.
Why It Was Cancelled[]
- The reasons for the cancellation are unknown, as it is likely that the film was canceled because Laika Entertainment was too busy working on Coraline.
Result[]
- The film was permanently cancelled.
- Moongirl remains as a short film.
- Coraline ended up being Laika Entertainment's first film.