Released in 2009, 'Coraline' captivated both adult and children audiences with an incredible story. However, not even the most loyal animation fans know all its secrets. So, check out 11 curiosities about the film.
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Literary Origins
"Coraline" is based on Neil Gaiman's book, which shares the same name as the animation. The author is known for his narrative style, which combines the fantastical with the dark.
3D Pioneering
First stop-motion animated film adapted for 3D.
Academy Recognition
Received an Oscar nomination in the Best Animated Feature category in 2010.
Focus Features Debut
Focus Features' debut in the film industry and the first film released by the production company.
Colossal Production
Over 500 professionals worked on the film's production, including 70 craftspeople who were responsible for creating the puppets.
Four Years of Creation
From the beginning of creation, the film's production ended after four years, with photography taking 18 months of that time.
Puppet Manufacturing
Creating Coraline's doll required the work of 10 people. Additionally, the timeline for completion was approximately 4 months.
Facial Expressions by Hand
In total, the animation required 15,000 different facial expressions for the characters. Coraline needed 6,300 of this total.
Cinematic Easter Eggs
The money in the film features the face of director Henry Selick. The Other Father's slippers are a way to pay homage to the film 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.
Hidden Tributes
Beyond the tribute to the aforementioned film, there are two others hidden. First, the Linden department store, which honors the film's producer, Harry Linden. Finally, the Ranft Bros moving company is a nod to brothers Jerome and Joe Ranft.
Subliminal Messages
During the animation, the egg broken by the Other Mother shows the image of the protagonist from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas", which is also directed by Selick.
Beyond being a visual adventure, 'Coraline' reveals the complexity of its production. Did you think you knew everything about the animation? Think again!
