The Boxtrolls - New Animated Film

[MikeScott]

I have to admit they sold me with their inclusion of same-sex couples in the teaser trailer. Very cool.

Here's a link to the teaser: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=106107

Some people will be up in arms though, like the religious nut in the comments section of Coming Soon.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by MikeScott

I have to admit they sold me with their inclusion of same-sex couples in the teaser trailer. Very cool.

Here's a link to the teaser: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=106107

Some people will be up in arms though, like the religious nut in the comments section of Coming Soon.

Wasn't one of the characters gay in ParaNorman?

EDIT: Well it doesn't even look like Same Sex couples have anything to do with the film, it just seems like a throwawayable gag for the teaser. Brave and clever, but nothing in correlation with the film. Anyway here's hoping the film is good, we've got long enough to wait until we see it.

[MikeScott]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Wasn't one of the characters gay in ParaNorman?

Yes. And this is also from Focus Features. So kudos to them for their continued bravery in including gay characters in their animated films. Of course I'm unsure if there will actually be any gay characters in the actual film. Could just be for the teaser.

[assydingo]

Paranorman was one of the best movies of 2012 IMO. Looks like Laika has another great movie on their hands.

[celticmoon]

Love LAIKA! Can't wait!

[Chaotic]

Absolutely love Coraline and ParaNorman so im looking forward to this.

[Mandalorian]

Charmingly sweet teaser. Looking forward to this. I like their previous efforts quite a bit.

[principehomura]

Most anticipated movie for 2014!

[DavePS3]

I like their films as well although they're generally not for a really young audience... personally I think there are some oddly creepy elements to the movies that would disturb small kids. These would be kids who would likely get creeped out by Wizard Of Oz (Judy Garland film). All depends what the kids are weaned on I imagine but I love animation and stop-motion involves so much intricate, pain-staking work that it always impresses me.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Wasn't one of the characters gay in ParaNorman?
EDIT: Well it doesn't even look like Same Sex couples have anything to do with the film, it just seems like a throwawayable gag for the teaser.(

Well, it was a throwawayable gag in Paranorman, too.
Y'know, the more interested folks really....should stop taking these things so seriously.

(I'm still not quite persuaded on box characters though. I'd need a little more hook for a fantasy creature than having them be totally cool and multipurpose.)

[solarrdadd]

the title sounds familiar, is this the one with Ron Jeremy, Seka & Aunt Peg?

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by DavePS3

I like their films as well although they're generally not for a really young audience...

All animation doesn't have to be aimed directly at children, you know. Stupid "cartoons are for kids" ghettoization of the art form in this backwards country...

[DavePS3]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

All animation doesn't have to be aimed directly at children, you know. Stupid "cartoons are for kids" ghettoization of the art form in this backwards country...

No many aren't for kids and weren't made to be but many people assume that because it IS animation, it must be for kids but as far back as Fritz The Cat, it was clear animation is an art form for different groups of people. Any adult who assumes cute characters equal a kid audience are in for a nasty shock if they don't do their homework on a film. What I'm saying is that anyone reading the post who might make that assumption should be aware that these films are NOT for young kids.

[BluBrown]

I'm excited for this one, looks like some really cool animation.

[celticmoon]

I saw a new trailer for this at my showing of Frozen. I'd consider it another teaser... It mostly showed behind the scenes stuff.

This is truly going to be another work of art from LAIKA.

[cinemaphile]

saw the new trailer in front of Frozen last night. It showed the artists creating the pieces and really showcased the craftsmanship that went into physically creating every tiny detail, helping set it apart from all the computer-animated flicks out there. The story is whatever, but just the fact that this is from Laika has me sold and I'll be there day one to see this.

[cinemaphile]

here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUFVatXXfXo

[detective392]

Loved the new trailer. It was cool seeing how this movie was made and how each detail had to be handcrafted. This movie can't come sooner.

[Mandalorian]

Laika has to be one of the most creative studios out there right now. Their craft is amazing.

[cinemaphile]

If you havent watched all the behind the scenes stuff on the Paranorman BD, do it ASAP. It's astounding the amount and quality of work they put into the film.