IONCINEMA.com presents: Coraline (2008)

CAST AND CREW

Director

Henry Selick

Cast (alphabetical order):

Dakota Fanning

Teri Hatcher

Ian McShane

Coraline

Release Date: Dec 2008 - Wide Release
Distributor: Focus Features (Universal)
Film Genre: Animation, 3D
Country: United States

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Based on the Neil Gaiman's Hugo Award-winning book, the story centers on a young girl (Fanning) who discovers an alternate version of her life after walking through a secret door in her new home. On the surface, this parallel reality is similar to her real life, only much better. The adventure turns dangerous, however, when the girl's counterfeit parents try to keep her forever.

TRIVIA

Selick is famous for The Nightmare Before Christmas.

MOVIE NEWS ITEMS

2006-05-23
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Teri Hatcher will voice a dual role in the pic.

2006-05-16
Variety reports that Focus Features has picked up world rights to the project.

2005-10-21
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Dakota Fanning has signed on to voice the title character.

2005-07-20
Variety reports that Laika Entertainment and is moving into production on the project.

2004-09-22
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Vinton Studios has acquired the film rights to the best-selling children's book. Henry Selick adapted the book and will direct.