Q 01/05

Which Nike co-founder owns Laika?

A) Jeff Johnson

B) Phil Knight

C) Bill Bowerman

D) Mark Parker

Answer · why

B) Phil Knight

He first invested in the studio's predecessor, Will Vinton Studios, in 1998.

Q 02/05

In which Oregon city is Laika based?

A) Eugene

B) Beaverton

C) Hillsboro

D) Portland

Answer · why

C) Hillsboro

It is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

Q 03/05

What role did the owner's son Travis take at Laika in 2009?

A) Head of story

B) Chief animator

C) Chairman of the board

D) President and CEO

Answer · why

D) President and CEO

He also directed Kubo and the Two Strings and Wildwood himself.

Q 04/05

Laika is named after what?

A) A breed of sled dog

B) The first dog in space

C) A Finnish word for light

D) A Russian folk tale

Answer · why

B) The first dog in space

The Soviet Union launched Laika in 1957.

Q 05/05

Which studio was rebranded as Laika in 2005?

A) Rankin/Bass Productions

B) Screen Novelties

C) Will Vinton Studios

D) Aardman Animations

Answer · why

C) Will Vinton Studios

Vinton was famous for the California Raisins and Claymation commercials.

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