Yesterday we talked about how the creators of The Boxtrolls found their voice for the Boxtrolls. Today we can a behind-the-scenes look at actually creating everything about the film. Everything was made from scratch and by hand. All the characters, scenery, buildings, everything. It was an enormous undertaking but will be so worth it!The Boxtrolls are in theaters NOW! … [Read more...]
Creating a Language for #TheBoxtrolls
I love getting to see some behind the scenes of movies. It's so much fun to hear the stories of filming or how they came up with the ideas or why they did certain things. I had no idea that the creators of #TheBoxtrolls went through so much to create a language and essentially a "voice" for The Boxtrolls. Check out this really cool video detailing how the process happened.The Boxtrolls is coming to theaters TOMORROW September 26! You can visit your local theater or purchase tickets online … [Read more...]
What Makes a Family #TheBoxtrolls
When you are young you think family is just those that are related to you. Your Mom, Dad, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, Grandma, Grandpa, etc. As you grow you learn that family are those people you love, trust, respect and have a deep relationship. Often times friends become like family because your relationship grows into more.Coming to theaters this Friday, September 26 is The Boxtrolls. This film is sure to touch on this topic of family. The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous … [Read more...]
The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge with the Imagination Foundation
I took this picture at Universal Studios Florida when I was there for Family Forward. It was so fun to see The Boxtrolls in person when I have been doing all this promotion for their film!!The Boxtrolls are really good at having fun. Now that the Build a Boxtroll Sweeps has ended, they have moved on to a new contest! The Boxtrolls are working with the Imagination Foundation on some very fun events and a contest.The Imagination Foundation's purpose is to help children find and … [Read more...]
Our Boxtroll for the #BuildABoxtrollSweeps
I've told you twice about The Boxtroll sweepstakes going on right now. Now I reveal The Boxtroll my family made! We got together an old box, brown paper, a tin can, tape, glue and crayons. Our Boxtroll is pretty self explanatory with a covered box and a can for a head. My kids had fun designing our Boxtroll's face and gluing it on the can. We had a fun night full of laughs building this little guy who we have named Handy.If you want to gather your family together and build a Boxtroll you … [Read more...]
Building Our Boxtroll for the #BuildABoxtrollSweeps
Remember earlier when I told you about the fun #BuildABoxtrollSweeps? Well my family decided to take the challenge and build a Boxtroll. These are the supplies we gathered to get our troll off the ground. You can just look around your house for things you have on hand to build your own Boxtroll. We got the kids together and asked what the Boxtroll should look like. My daughter wanted to come up with his face. She drew it and colored it and was in charge of putting it together. … [Read more...]
Build a Boxtroll Sweepstakes
By now I'm sure you have heard of the new movie, The Boxtrolls, coming to theaters September 26. This movie is the story of a boy who grow up with The Boxtrolls. They like to go through garbage and collect trinkets to make new things. The villagers in the town where they live are scared of The Boxtrolls and so problems ensue. The movie looks like it has some nice, heartwarming life lessons involved. We are excited to see it!There is a fun sweepstakes surrounding The Boxtrolls and I would … [Read more...]
