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Gizmodo
2 hours ago
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- Gizmodo
Laika's ‘ParaNorman' Is Coming Back to Theaters
If you liked ParaNorman back in the day and wished to see it on the big screen again, you're in luck. Laika's stop-motion horror movie is getting a one-week theatrical re-release in 2D and remastered RealD3D on October 23 internationally and October 25 in the U.S. The film's return marks Laika's second movie to come to back to theatres following Coraline in 2024 for its 15th birthday, and this will be part of the studio's 20th anniversary celebration. Screenings will also come with The Thrifting, a CG short starring Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick reprising her role as Norman's sister Courtney. ParaNorman released in 2012 and was Laika's second feature film. It earned solid reviews at the time, made $107 million, and racked up several nominations between the Oscars, Golden Globes, and animation-focused Annie Awards. Laika's chief marketing officer David Burke called the film 'a breakthrough… bringing it back to theaters in stunning remastered 3D, paired with a brand-new short film, is an invitation for audiences to rediscover the heart and humor of Norman's world—or experience it for the first time.' 'Today, horror has become a shared family ritual, and ParaNorman sits right at the intersection of spooky and meaningful. It's the perfect 'starter horror'—a gateway into genre storytelling that's as thoughtful as it is thrilling.' Tickets for ParaNorman aren't on sale yet, but when they are, you can get an alert for when to snag 'em here.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Laika Unveils New ‘ParaNorman' Short Starring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard: Original Feature Getting Halloween Re-Release
Laika's beloved stop-motion film 'ParaNorman' is returning to theaters this Halloween for a one-week engagement, now in a newly remastered RealD 3D format. The limited run, announced at the Annecy Animation Festival, will also feature the world premiere of a brand-new CG short film, 'ParaNorman: The Thrifting,' starring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard. 'ParaNorman,' originally released in 2012, was nominated for an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe, and took home multiple Annie Awards. Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, the film will screen globally starting Oct. 23 through Trafalgar Releasing, and in the U.S. from Oct. 25 via Fathom Entertainment. More from Variety 'High in the Clouds' Shares Original Music, Early Art and a Beatles Reunion in Annecy Sneak Peek Disney Sneak Peeks 'Zootopia 2' at Annecy: Announces Studio Return of 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Aladdin,' 'Moana' Director Ron Clements Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Studios, Sneak Peek Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Heist Safari' 'ParaNorman was a breakthrough film for Laika – emotionally rich, visually daring and proudly weird in all the right ways,' said David Burke, Laika's chief marketing and operations officer. 'Bringing it back to theaters in stunning remastered 3D, paired with a brand-new short film, is an invitation for audiences to rediscover the heart and humor of Norman's world – or experience it for the first time.' The accompanying short, directed by Thibault LeClercq and written by Butler, was produced in partnership with Passion Pictures. Kendrick reprises her role as Norman's older sister Courtney Babcock, joined by 'Stranger Things' star Wolfhard. Fathom CEO Ray Nutt noted, 'Coraline consumers voted with their wallets last year, resulting in approximately 70% of the record-breaking $34 million+ U.S. theatrical box office coming in 3D. 'ParaNorman' is the ideal, spooky follow-up for audiences.' Kymberli Frueh of Trafalgar Releasing added, 'ParaNorman is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant film that deserves to be experienced in theaters – both in 2D and in vividly remastered RealD 3D.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'ParaNorman' to return to theaters alongside new short
June 13 (UPI) -- Production company Laika has announced the 2012 animated comedy ParaNorman will return to theaters this Halloween in "remastered 3D" alongside an all-new short film. The movie, which follows 11-year-old ghost whisperer Norman Babcock as he deals with a zombie outbreak in his small town, will return to theaters for a single week this Halloween, Laika announced. The film will be shown in "newly remastered 3D," the production company said. The screenings will also feature the new animated short ParaNorman: The Thrifting, featuring the voices of Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard.
The Verge
a day ago
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- The Verge
Posted Jun 13, 2025 at 8:38 AM EDT 1 Comment / 1 New J Youtube Jess Weatherbed Watch out for ParaNorman activity this fall. I'm dead excited to see Laika's spooky 2012 stop-motion movie return to theaters for a one-week limited run, starting on October 25th in the US and October 23rd for other global screens. The re-run also includes the premiere of ' ParaNorman: The Thrifting,' a new CG short film starring Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick, who reprises her role as Norman's sister, Courtney.
Jess Weatherbed Watch out for ParaNorman activity this fall. I'm dead excited to see Laika's spooky 2012 stop-motion movie return to theaters for a one-week limited run, starting on October 25th in the US and October 23rd for other global screens. The re-run also includes the premiere of ' ParaNorman: The Thrifting,' a new CG short film starring Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick, who reprises her role as Norman's sister, Courtney.
The Verge
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Posted Jun 13, 2025 at 8:38 AM EDT
Jess Weatherbed Watch out for ParaNorman activity this fall. I'm dead excited to see Laika's spooky 2012 stop-motion movie return to theaters for a one-week limited run, starting on October 25th in the US and October 23rd for other global screens. The re-run also includes the premiere of ' ParaNorman: The Thrifting,' a new CG short film starring Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick, who reprises her role as Norman's sister, Courtney.
