For those of you not paying attention to the commercials between your kids t.v. programs, "Coraline" is the most hyped stop-motion 3-D movie to come out of Hollywood since "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The good news is that the same director (Henry Selick) of that innovative movie is at the helm of this Neil Gaiman graphic novel, "Coraline." Clocking in at a running time of 1:40, this is also the longest stop-motion film to come out of Hollywood.
The thing is, this film is not being released from there, but rather Portland, Oregon. If you live in the area and have read the business section from any local paper you know that this is the first film to come out of Laika Studios. The company is the brainchild of Travis Knight, but perhaps more importantly is backed by his father Phil Knight of Nike fame.
Generally, when a person hears of an animated or stop-motion movie being released they immediately wonder who provides the leading characters voices. Let me tell you people, the movie-making process on this type of film starts long before you learn the starring voices. From the beginning, one of our own, 14 year old Claire was cast to provide the reference motion and body style of the lead puppet, "Coraline."
The daughter of a friend and coworker with the guys here at Skip the Concessions, Claire already possesses a sparkling singing voice, certain stage presence and the ambition to carry her where ever she decides to go. A veteran of local stage productions already at the age of 14, we here at STC wish continued success and all the FUN in the world for Claire.
When you're looking at the movie listings this weekend or trying to find something to do with the kids, remember the 3-D experience, "Coraline." You'll be supporting not only Claire, but the hundreds of talented artists and film-makers living here in your own backyard.
I'm just saying,
Elijah
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