See ‘Frankenweenie’ and His Master in First Images!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 27, 2011 @ 3:15pm
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See Frankenweenie and His Master in First Images!

In Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Arriving in theaters October 5, 2012 from Walt Disney Pictures’, EW was granted a first look at the new stop-motion film that includes the dog, the doctor and the master.

The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), Catherine O’Hara (Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Martin Short (Mars Attacks!) and Martin Landau (Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow), while Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer later added.

While full details are inside, Burton has enlisted the Corpse Bride team for this project, which concerns me a great deal. As I previously complained, Burton’s Corpse Bride was shot in stop-motion and then “cleaned up” in order to smooth out the rigid frames. Isn’t a “smooth” stop-motion film an oxymoron? READ MORE

Some ‘Frankenweenie’ Factoids, Official Synopsis

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 15, 2011 @ 1:16am
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In Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Walt Disney Pictures has officially announced Burton’s stop-motion black and white feature for release in 3D on October 5, 2012.

The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), Catherine O’Hara (Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Martin Short (Mars Attacks!) and Martin Landau (Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow), while Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer have newly been added.

We’re told over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film, and that several of the character names–Victor, Elsa Van Helsing, Edgar “E” Gore and Mr. Burgermeister– were inspired by classic horror films. Below is the official synopsis:

“A heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life–with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.”

Some Frankenweenie Factoids, Official Synopsis

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Disney Shifts Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’ to October 2012

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 19, 2011 @ 8:56pm
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It was recently announced that Winona Ryder and Martin Landau will voice roles in Frankenweenie, Tim Burton’s stop-motion animated Disney feature based on his 1984 short about a man who reanimates his dog after it gets hit by a car. Ryder will play the role of Elsa, while Landau will provide the voice of Mr. Rzykruski. Martin Short and Catherine O’Hara take on the voices of five characters each. Short plays Bob, Nassor, Toshiaki, Victor’s Dad and Mr. Bergermeister. O’Hara voices Edgar, Weird Girl, Victor’s Mom, and Gym Teacher. Ryder starred for Burton in Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice. Landau won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi in Burton’s Ed Wood. Short appeared in Burton’s Mars Attacks! O’Hara appeared in Burton’s Beetlejuice and provided a voice in A Nightmare Before Christmas. Scripted by John August, the pic’s now slated for release by Walt Disney Pictures on October 5, 2012.
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