Director Henry Selick with one of the hundreds of puppets used to create his wondrous animated film, Coraline.
Showing posts with label Coraline. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coraline. Show all posts
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Making Mr. Fox Fantastic
Here's a nifty little featurette I found over at /Film of the making of The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson's stop-motion adaptation of the book by Roald Dahl. Stop-motion animation is truly a fascinating process.
For some reason I can't quite put my finger on, I'm not really digging the look of this one. Not to say it isn't well-done, I just for some reason don't find myself drawn in by this animation. I feel like it will distract rather than engage. Who knows, though. It may pleasantly surprise me when I get around to seeing it.
This reminds me, if you haven't yet picked up Henry Selick's Coraline on Blu-ray, you should seriously consider doing so. I spent hours watching the making-of footage and now think it might be the most impressive animated film this year (even if my heart is still with Up).
For some reason I can't quite put my finger on, I'm not really digging the look of this one. Not to say it isn't well-done, I just for some reason don't find myself drawn in by this animation. I feel like it will distract rather than engage. Who knows, though. It may pleasantly surprise me when I get around to seeing it.
This reminds me, if you haven't yet picked up Henry Selick's Coraline on Blu-ray, you should seriously consider doing so. I spent hours watching the making-of footage and now think it might be the most impressive animated film this year (even if my heart is still with Up).
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Meet the Next Disney Villain
The Princess and the Frog certainly has a lot riding on it. As Disney's return to the hand-drawn musical, its reception will probably determine whether or not animation will ever go the 2-D route again. I grew up during Disney's second Golden Age, so for the sake of my childhood traditions I'm hoping this film a) is great, and b) makes money.
Below is a featurette about the movie's villain, Dr. Facilier. I had no idea Keith David was providing voice work here, but I am beyond thrilled to hear it. If you've seen Coraline, you've heard David's voice before. He did excellent work there as the Cat.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
CORALINE
Based on the novel by Neil GaimanWritten and directed by Henry Selick
Dakota Fanning
Teri Hatcher
Keith David
Robert Bailey, Jr.
John Hodgman
Premiere date: February 6, 2009
PG for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor.
Coraline Jones is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door that leads her into a world that's just like her own...but better! But when this fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her 'other' Mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home.
