Sunday, 18 Oct, 2026

The Timeless Magic of Rankin/Bass: How Mid-Century Stop-Motion Shaped Modern Animation and Holiday Culture

As the calendar turns and the media landscape floods with end-of-the-year retrospectives, IndieWire has launched its first-ever Holiday Week—a warm respite from the usual end-of-year dregs and predictable "best of" lists. At the heart of this celebration lies a deep dive into an enduring cultural touchstone: the legendary holiday specials produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. […]