'The Boxtrolls' Characters and Cardboard Challenge in San Mateo

– By Beau Behan, Film Critic & Entertainment Reporter

A family event movie from the creators of Coraline and ParaNorman that introduces audiences to a new breed of family, The Boxtrolls is about a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead Wright) beneath the charming cobblestone streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s pest exterminator, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), plots to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground and teams up with the feisty rich girl, Winnie (Elle Fanning), to save his family.

Focus Features and the Imagination Foundation invite you to meet the BOXTROLLS characters – Sparky, Fish, and Shoe– in person, and participate in “The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge” on Sunday, Sept 14 at Hillsdale Shopping Center – Macy’s Center Court (60 31st Ave, San Mateo CA, 94403) .

Take your photo with the BOXTROLLS, and create things from recycled materials and cardboard boxes for a chance to win prize packs and a surprise “What’s In The Box?” grand prize.

KMEL-FM DJ Shay Diddy will emcee the event that starts at 10 a.m. and will run until approximately 1:00 p.m.

A box of non-perishable food for donation to local food banks is encouraged but not required to participate. General admission is free for everyone.

The Boxtrolls opens nationwide on Friday, Sept 26.

Meet The Boxtrolls