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‘ParaNorman’ Creators Make Dark Magic Fun

Features Film Features By Angela Dawson|August 15, 2012 |0

By JAMES DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—”ParaNorman” writer Chris Butler, who co-directed the 3D animated zombie-adventure comedy with “Flushed Away” and “The Tale of Despereaux” director Sam Fell, says his inspiration for the story came from “watchi [...]

‘ParaNorman’ Zombie Comedy Has Unexpected Heart

Film Reviews Reviews By Angela Dawson|August 13, 2012 |0

By JAMES DAWSON Front Row Features Film Critic Beautifully animated, genuinely funny and unexpectedly touching, the zombie-adventure comedy “ParaNorman” may be the most thoroughly enjoyable all-ages treat of the year. It’s like Halloween candy in August, or maybe an early Christ [...]