Shout Factory’s next outing comes from Laika’s Paranorman. The stop-motion classic was a fantastic exploration of an outsider and how he used that outsider ability to save his small town. The picture on this 4K UHD accomplishment is staggering. The 4K restoration really changes the entire experience.
The special features dig into Laika’s process for bringing the magic of Paranorman to life in stop-motion.
The synopsis for Paranorman goes like this:
In the comedy thriller, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul-whisperer bravely summons up all that makes a hero – courage and compassion – as he finds his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.
Paranorman stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin, Elaine Stritch, Bernard Hill, Jodelle Ferland, Tempestt Bledsoe, Alex Borstein, and John Goodman. Produced by Arianne Sutner, Travis Knight. Written by Chris Butler. Directed by Sam Fell, Chris Butler.
The special features includes:
DISC 1 (4K UHD):
· NEW 4K Restoration
· NEW Dolby Atmos 7.1 Mix
DISC 2 (Blu-ray)
· Inside LAIKA – Discovering The Characters And Effects Of ParaNorman Featuring Rare Test Footage
· Inside LAIKA – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA’s Animation Team
· Feature-Length Storyboards
· Character, Concept Art And Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery
· Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Chris Butler And Co-Director Sam Fell
· “Peering Through The Veil”
· Original Featurettes
Head on over to Shout Factory to place your order. Paranorman is coming to a limited steelbook as well as a regular release.
