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New ‘Frankenweenie’ Trailer Takes Inspiration From ‘Frankenstein’ & ‘Bride of Frankenstein’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 26, 2012 @ 1:58pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

Walt Disney Pictures has released a terrific new trailer for Frankenweenie, Tim Burton’s latest animated feature in which a young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. The trailer taps into every child’s fear of death and dealing with loss, while also giving heavy homage to both Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Frankly, I think this looks absolutely fantastic.

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 were later added. 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.

“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.”

Meet The Animated Cast Of Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 19, 2012 @ 2:45pm
Category: Movies / Images

In Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, a young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

While it won’t open in theaters until October 5, 2012 from Walt Disney Pictures, Empire has shared the follow 8 character stills that detail Victor Frankenstein, Sparky, Victor’s parents, Elsa Van Helsing, Elsa’s dog, Toshiaki, Robert Capron and Bob’s mom.

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.” READ MORE

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Seth Grahame-Smith Says ‘Beetlejuice 2′ Is A Straight Sequel, Other Characters Possibly Returning

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 06, 2012 @ 6:05pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

I met up with writer Seth Grahame-Smith (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Pride, Prejudice And Zombies) today at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills to talk about Dark Shadows. While he’s made a name for himself with his novels and has several high-profile screenplay credits on the horizon, it’s his first major release as a screenwriter. We had a nice long chat about the film, the bulk of which will be hitting later this week. But I figured I’d go ahead and share his update on Beetlejuice 2 with you guys. It’s not too much different than updates he’s offered in the past, though things seem to be progressing – and he’s acknowledging that some other favorite characters may return.

I have to ask, what’s that status of Beetlejuice 2?

The status is everyone’s waiting for me to get off my ass. I’ve met with Michael Keaton about it, I’ve met with Tim [Burton] about it. Warner Brothers is obviously eager. But right now the ball’s in my court to sort of crack the story that will make it worth of doing this again. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it to you. I don’t want to have to look fans in the face and apologize for making a bad Beetlejuice movie, because it’s one of my favorite movies. And I don’t want to make anything just because I can. I don’t think Tim would participate [with those motives in mind] and I certainly know Michael wouldn’t. If we get something worthy…

Any chance of Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis or Winona Ryder’s characters returning?

It’s all possible. In terms of the story, however many years that are between the two films will be the amount of years that are between the two story lines. It’s not a reboot or a remake, it’s a straight sequel with Michael Keaton returning as Beetlejuice.

Check back later in the week for the rest of the interview. Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Chloe Moretz and Helena Bonham Carter. It opens this Friday, May 8th.

Hi-Res Image Gallery For ‘Frankenweenie’ Goes Behind-The-Scenes

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 04, 2012 @ 1:54pm
Category: Movies / Images

In Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, a young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

While it won’t open in theaters until October 5, 2012 from Walt Disney Pictures, Bloody Disgusting already has amassed a pretty large hi-res image gallery added after the break, along with the previously released poster and trailer.

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.” READ MORE

The First ‘Frankenweenie’ Trailer Is Electric!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 01, 2012 @ 4:35pm
Category: Movies / Videos

The First Frankenweenie Trailer Is Electric!

As promised you can now watch the first official trailer from Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, a film in which a young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. The trailer gives a handful of nods to the classic Universal Frankenstein films, while also sort of remaking it in the world of Burton. In short, it looks pretty fantastic. Also check out some new hi-res imagery here.

In theaters October 5, 2012 from Walt Disney Pictures, 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. READ MORE

New Look At ‘Frankenweenie,’ Trailer Tomorrow

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 29, 2012 @ 10:10pm
Category: Movies / Images

New Look At Frankenweenie, Trailer Tomorrow

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, we’ve landed a new still from the stop-motion animated feature with word that the trailer will premiere online tomorrow morning!

While full details are inside, Burton has enlisted the Corpse Bride team for this project. READ MORE

Sparky Revived In ‘Frankenweenie’ Poster Premiere

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 21, 2012 @ 6:32pm
Category: Movies / News

Sparky Revived In Frankenweenie Poster Premiere

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’, we’ve landed the official one-sheet for the animated horror that revives good ol’ Sparky.

While full details are inside, Burton has enlisted the Corpse Bride team for this project. READ MORE

What ‘Frankenweenie’ “Flaws” Does The Animation Director Speak Of?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 17, 2012 @ 5:11pm
Category: Movies / Images

What Frankenweenie Flaws Does The Animation Director Speak Of?

I’m a huge fan of stop-motion animation, which is why I’m a little too excited for Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, his feature film adaptation of his 1984 short that follows young Victor whom conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

But after witnessing the cinematic abortion known as Corpse Bride, I’m incredible nervous that Burton will continue down the same path that George Lucas followed with Star Wars. While Lucas can’t help but abuse CGI, Burton can’t help but to tweak the stop-motion so it’s appearance is smooth and clean.

The LA Times shared a new image and a very concerning quote: “You’d think black-and-white would be forgiving because it’s just shades of gray. But it isn’t. It shows every little flaw,” said Trey Thomas, Frankenweenie‘s animation director, speaking at his East London office about the movie’s monochrome aesthetic.

When Thomas speaks of “flaws”, is he referring to the glitchy effect of stop-motion animation? We won’t know until October 4 when Walt Disney Pictures reanimates Frankenweenie in theaters. READ MORE

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.

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
Category: Movies / News

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.

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

Black Swan

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on December 03, 2010 @ 12:00am
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“Swan” centers on a veteran ballerina (Portman) who finds herself locked in a competitive situation with a rival dancer, with the stakes and twists increasing as the dancers approach a big performance. But it’s unclear whether the rival is a supernatural apparition or if the protagonist is simply having delusions.

Lost Souls

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on October 13, 2000 @ 12:00am
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A small group of Catholics led by an ailing priest believe that Satan intends to become man, just as God did in the person of Jesus. The writings of a possessed mental patient lead them to Peter Kelson, a writer who studies serial killers. They think it’s his body Satan will occupy. The youngest in the group, a teacher named Maya Larkin, goes to Peter to investigate further and to convince him to believe in the possibility of Evil incarnate. Other signs come to him as he and Maya them take a journey full of strange occurrences, self-discovery, and an ultimate showdown.

Alien: Resurrection

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on November 26, 1997 @ 12:00am
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200 years after her death, Ellen Ripley is revived as a powerful human/Alien hybrid clone who must continue her war against the Aliens.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Posted by Amanda on November 13, 1992 @ 12:00am
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The vampire comes to England to seduce a visitor’s fiance and inflict havoc in the foreign land.