Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes photos from the ParaNorman set have recently been
posted on Facebook. They are so worth a look. Amazing stuff!

ParaNorman - Theatrical Trailer [HD]

"You don't become a hero by being normal."       

"There's nothing wrong with being scared, Norman,

as long as you don't let it change who you are."

This new trailer for ParaNorman, which will be out in August, was just released. ParaNorman is a true 3-D movie (camera generated) and is the second of only two stop-motion 3-D films ever made. Coraline was the first. My son-in-law, Rob, has been working on the movie for over two years. He is a Lead Set Dresser and has also provided creative input. The sets, characters, and everything used to create the scenes, have been made by hand. Check out the Laika website to learn more about the process. 

"Young Lady"

A favorite photo from my recent visit to NY shows daughter Stephanie outside of the David Letterman studio. We had just inquired about tickets to the show.

Stephanie is the "young lady" from the previous post. She's the girl with an impish grin hiding behind the bubble. She was an enjoyable companion during the trip and was forgiving of me when I unknowingly dropped the just purchased tickets for the Broadway play, Sister Act, as we were on our way out of the theatre. I realized they were missing when we returned later to see the performance. Fortunately, someone found them and turned them in at the box office. (Kudos to you, whoever you are.) The show was a complete delight and it was time together that we will cherish for years to come.