LAIKA Studios' Coraline and ParaNorman are headed back to the big screen.
Fanthom Events, Shout! Factory and Park Circus are teaming up with LAIKA to give the movies a limited theatrical re-release in honor of the stop-motion animation studio's 15th anniversary. Both Coraline and ParaNorman will be presented in their original forms, along with bonus content that goes behind-the-scenes of LAIKA's creative process.
The first feature-length film developed by LAIKA, Coraline hit theaters in 2009. Adapted from the Neil Gaiman novel and directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach), the movie follows Coraline Jones, a young girl who's exploring her new home when she discovers a secret door to a strange, alternate version of her world -- one that's far more dangerous than it initially seems. A box office success, Coraline was praised by critics for its stunning stop-motion animation and whimsical yet rich narrative.
Three years later, LAIKA released its second feature-length film in the form of ParaNorman. An original horror/comedy, the movie centers on Norman Babcock, a boy whose ability to speak to the dead comes in handy when he sets out to end the centuries-old witch's curse on his small town. Co-directed by Sam Fell (Flushed Away) and Chris Butler (Missing Link), ParaNorman was only a modest commercial hit but earned strong reviews, with praise going to its striking stop-motion visuals and its story's poignant emotional core.
“Bringing these LAIKA films back to theaters gives everyone at the studio such joy,” said LAIKA Chief Marketing Officer David Burke. “It allows our longtime fans to enjoy these remarkable movies on the big screen once again while providing an opportunity for new generations of moviegoers to revel in the artistry and technological brilliance of the LAIKA team. At LAIKA, we’ve made a promise to our fans to make movies that matter... and we hope that revisiting the timeless worlds of Coraline Jones and Norman Babcock proves that we deliver on that vow.”
Tickets for Coraline can be purchased at Fathom Events' website and participating theaters starting Friday, July 16, with tickets for ParaNorman following suit beginning Friday, August 13. The complete list of participating theaters is available on Fathom Events' website but is subject to change in the future.
Source: Fathom Events
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