How Stop-Motion Yetis Emerged From Film Hibernation
“The Primevals,” a movie in the lineage of “Jason and the Argonauts,” was filmed 30 years ago. It has finally been released.
By Christopher Kuo
Christopher Kuo
Christopher Kuo was an arts and culture reporter for The New York Times and a member of the 2023-24 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers. He left The Times in May 2024. Below is the last version of his Times bio.
What I Cover
I write about all things culture, with a special focus on pop culture, television and film.
My Background
Before working for The Times, I interned with the Los Angeles Times and the Tampa Bay Times, where I covered a range of topics, including wildfires, beach erosion, city politics and youth basketball. I graduated in May 2023 from Duke University, where I studied English, political science and journalism and edited for multiple student publications. I’m originally from Wellesley, Mass.
Journalistic Ethics
Like all Times journalists I am committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I want all of my work to be accurate, fair and independent.
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States Have Spent $25 Billion to Woo Hollywood. Is It Worth It?
Dozens of states have lured film and TV production with financial incentives. Years after gutting its program during a budget crisis, Michigan wants to rejoin the arms race.
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