Cast, Composer Added to Laika and Focus’ ‘ParaNorman’

June 15, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

ParaNorman, the next 3D stop-motion animated feature from Laika and Focus Features, has added composer Jon Brion to its ranks, as well as cast members Tucker Albrizzi, Alex Borstein and Jodelle Ferland. The studio’s follow-up to the 2009 hit Coraline is in production at Laika’s Oregon facility. ParaNorman is directed [...]

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NW Animation Festival in Portland Seeks Entries from All Over

March 3, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Submissions are being sought for the first NW Animation Festival, set for June 3-5 in Portland, Ore. The festival, which will be held at the city’s historic 5th Avenue Cinema, is seeking animated films from all over the world with a particular focus on rarely seen films. “We are people [...]

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