Film coraline neil gaiman

Neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. Coraline is an extraordinary girl who fights back against the scary things, while the cat provides twists of the kind only neil gaiman could come up with. Craig russell in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation. In recent years, gaimans success has leaped across mediums, stretching from novels to movies and even to television. Aug 04, 2002 coraline, neil gaiman coraline is a dark fantasy childrens novella by british author neil gaiman, published in 2002 by bloomsbury and harper collins. This edition of new york times bestselling and newbery medalwinning author neil gaiman s modern classic, coraline also an academy awardnominated film is enriched with a foreword from the author, a readers guide, and more. It was produced by laika and distributed by focus features. Jul 11, 2017 neil gaiman on the origins of coraline duration.

If your looking for something with spooky set to 11, coraline is the story for you. Coraline by neil gaiman is a weird and delightfully scary fairy taleghost story. Neil gaiman made his name as a writer of graphic novels, but he showed himself to be a skilful novelist of. Oct 28, 2019 coraline by neil gaiman october 28, 2019 october 28, 2019 foodinbooks i didnt actually read this book when i was a kid, but since its ostensibly a kids book that weirded me out having read it as an adult, i think it fits snugly into my own halloween canon this year. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Coraline, neil gaiman coraline is a dark fantasy childrens novella by british author neil gaiman, published in 2002 by bloomsbury and harper collins. Naturally, gaiman has made the time to see the entire film coraline film.

This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Gaiman, who took actress fairuza balk to the premiere as his guest, also enjoyed getting to see the audiences reaction to the film. Based on neil gaimans short childrens novel of the same name, coraline is a young bored girl who discovers that brickedup wall behind a door in her flat leads to another world, with another mother. Coraline by neil gaiman lesson plans and teaching resources coraline by neil gaiman summary, book talk, and 15 discussion questions. Reports of a coraline film started circulating on social media among fans, leading gaiman to question what the source was for the story.

Neil gaimans five favorite films may 30, 2019 beloved novelist neil gaiman coraline, american gods, stardust, and the sandman graphic novel series took charge of the booktoscreen adaptation of the 1990 novel good omens. In the opening pages, coraline explores her new home. Readers of all ages and from all places are invited to join nypl, along with neil gaiman, levar burton, rosario dawson, and dakota fanning, as we share gaiman s beloved tale of bravery and resilience, coraline. Readers of all ages and from all places are invited to join nypl may 1228, along with neil gaiman, levar burton, rosario dawson, and dakota fanning, as we share gaiman s beloved tale of bravery and resilience, coraline. Having read most of neil gaimans books i cant say its my favourite, however i cannot imagine anyone being left. Cbr talks with neil gaiman to talk about coraline, the new film based on his bestselling novella. An animated feature film based on gaimans coraline, directed by henry selick and released in early 2009, secured a bafta for best animated film and was nominated for an oscar in the same category.

Typically, movies based off of books tend to bend the storyline in order to make the movie more eyecatching and appealing to viewers. Coraline is a dark fantasy childrens novella by british author neil gaiman, published in 2002. Q what makes a good graveyard and do you have a favorite realworld graveyard. Its astonishing and seeing it with your 3d glasses on in a big theater is just unbelievable. Laika coraline a few words from neil gaiman youtube. Literary rock star talks coraline official youtube home of the worlds biggest and best movie. He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Reports of a coraline film started circulating on social media among. Both the book and the movie are excellent renditions of coraline. Neil gaiman s coraline has only recently turned ten, but his 2002 novel is his most popular along with american gods and neverwhere and surely his most beloved. May 30, 2019 coraline by neil gaiman is a weird and delightfully scary fairy taleghost story. Coraline guided reading questions 3 or 4 questions for each section of the novel. In recent years, gaiman s success has leaped across mediums, stretching from novels to movies and even to television. Coraline is a 2009 american stopmotion animated dark fantasy horror film directed and written for the screen by henry selick based on the 2002 novel of the same name by neil gaiman.

Neil gaiman s enchanting, nationally bestselling childrens book coraline is brought to new life by acclaimed artist p. It was awarded the 2003 hugo award for best novella, the 2003 nebula award for best novella, and the 2002 bram stoker award for best work for young readers. Coraline is written for kids, but it sure appeals to adults, too. Liveaction coraline movie is nonsense, neil gaiman says. Although gaiman had already achieved critical and popular acclaim for his works of adult fantasy in the novel and graphic novel. Based on neil gaiman s short childrens novel of the same name, coraline is a young bored girl who discovers that brickedup wall behind a door in her flat leads to another world, with another mother. Coraline is a 2009 american stopmotion animated dark fantasy film directed and written for the screen by henry selick based on the 2002 novella of the same name by neil gaiman. Neil gaiman made his name as a writer of graphic novels, but he showed himself to be a skilful novelist of the textonly sort, too, with american. Legendary writer neil gaiman s awardwinning book coraline has been given the spooky stopmotion treatment from director henry selick. Having read most of neil gaiman s books i cant say its my favourite, however i cannot imagine anyone being left with a hint of disappointment.

At the end of the film, coraline reaches out to help wybie tell his grandmother what is behind the little door. Neil gaiman opens his book with an epigraph about fairy tales, and in a lot of ways coraline itself is a fairy tale. Feb 02, 2009 not only is henry selicks charming coraline a terrific childrens story, adapted from a novel by neil gaiman, but this is the first stopmotion feature ever made in 3d. Neil gaiman har skrevet romaner, noveller, tegneserier og film i genrerne science fiction og fantasy. Gaiman calls coraline the strangest stopmotion film ever the movie version of neil gaimans awardwinning novella coraline will be a 3d stopmotion extravaganza, according to the author. Neil gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is british and lives in the usa.

Neil gaiman has taken to social media to shut down rumors that a liveaction remake of coraline is in development. Coraline by neil gaiman and dave mckean overview this edition of new york times bestselling and newbery medalwinning author neil gaiman s modern classic, coraline also an academy awardnominated film is enriched with a foreword from the author, a readers guide, and more. A generation of children has now grown up with, and cherishes, this story of an intrepid, likeable little girl named coraline jones, at the end of her summer school holidays in. I definitely recommend reading the book if you are a fan of the movie. Jun 03, 2019 gaimans smoke and mirrors short story has actually turned up online in film form as a finals film project by a student at boston university, which you can see here. Another excellent story from neil gaiman as always neil gaiman s narration and storytelling absolutely drew me in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His diverse catalogue of books includes the novel the graveyard book, winner of the carnegie medal 2010 and booktrust teenage prize 2009, stardust now a major feature film, the bestselling novel for young readers coraline now a major 3danimated film, and the picture book the wolves in the. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch to fulfill a promise to his good friend and collaborator terry prachett, who died in 2015. Jul 18, 2019 neil gaiman has taken to social media to shut down rumors that a liveaction remake of coraline is in development. Email site comments sitemap harper collins publishers privacy policy. Coraline was based on an acclaimed 2002 novella by successful british writer, neil gaiman.

I call it delightfully scary because while it grips the readers attention with creepy happenings that may cause a case of the shivers, it is not the kind of scary book that leads to. Coraline is a 2009 american stopmotion 3d fantasyhorror childrens film based on neil gaiman s 2002 novel of the same name. Whether its in comics, novels for adults or allages, film or music, gaiman has delighted audiences the world over. This edition of new york times bestselling and newbery medalwinning author neil gaimans modern classic, coralinealso an academy awardnominated filmis enriched with a foreword from the author, a readers guide, and more. This weekend marks the debut of the film adaptation of gaimains hugo awardwinning novel coraline, produced in stopmotion animation and presented in 3d. In 2009, the awardwinning hit was scored for a film adaptation. Coraline was published in 2002 by british fantasy author neil gaiman. Aug 31, 2002 coraline by neil gaiman 171pp, bloomsbury. Knight noted that when the makers of coraline were looking for a financier for the film, it was difficult to. Neil gaimans childrens novel coraline begins when coraline, a young girl, and her parents move into a secondfloor flat in an old house. Produced by laika as its first feature film, coraline stars the voices of dakota fanning, teri hatcher, jennifer saunders, dawn french, keith david, john hodgman. Coraline is a film directed by henry selick with animation. When coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own only better, things seem marvelous. It was awarded the 2003 hugo award for best novella, the 2003 nebula award for best novella, and the.

I had also written a 15second sequence for the oscars, in which coraline told an interviewer what. Written and directed by henry selick, it was released widely in us theaters on february 6, 2009, after a world premiere at the portland international film festival. Neil gaiman, travis knight talk coraline at ews capetown film fest. Mar 25, 2010 i had endorsed the film, encouraged people to see it, mugged with buttons on an internet trailer. The movie version of neil gaimans awardwinning novella coraline will be a 3d stopmotion extravaganza, according to the author. Neil gaiman is best known to comic book fans as the award winning writer of the classic 1990s vertigo series the sandman. Oct 30, 2017 both the book and the movie are excellent renditions of coraline. Gaiman calls coraline the strangest stopmotion film ever. Book film trailer of neil gaimans classic coraline. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Coraline by neil gaiman october 28, 2019 october 28, 2019 foodinbooks i didnt actually read this book when i was a kid, but since its ostensibly a kids book that weirded me out having read it as an adult, i think it fits snugly into my own halloween canon this year. Gaiman calls coraline the strangest stopmotion film ever wired. Neil gaiman is one of the only authors whose books really live independently on screen and in paper. As a child and a teenager, gaiman read the works of c.