Live everyday like it's Caturday: Cinema's top catsLive everyday like it's Caturday: Cinema's top catsRachel West8/8/2016 11:00:00 Am
Today is International Cat Day and we're celebrating our feline friends, turning to our attention to our purrfect pals on the big screen.
Cats are all the rage on cinema, every year it seems. This year, one of our favourite actors, Kevin Spacey, is playing a wealthy business-man and absentee father who gets trapped in the body of his new pet cat in Nine Lives. With this film out in theatres right now, as well as it being a day to celebrate cats, there's no better time to take a look back at some of our favourite felines on film. You can get your tickets to Nine Lives by clicking here!
In honour of National Cat Day and because we strive to live every day like it’s Caturday, here are...
Today is International Cat Day and we're celebrating our feline friends, turning to our attention to our purrfect pals on the big screen.
Cats are all the rage on cinema, every year it seems. This year, one of our favourite actors, Kevin Spacey, is playing a wealthy business-man and absentee father who gets trapped in the body of his new pet cat in Nine Lives. With this film out in theatres right now, as well as it being a day to celebrate cats, there's no better time to take a look back at some of our favourite felines on film. You can get your tickets to Nine Lives by clicking here!
In honour of National Cat Day and because we strive to live every day like it’s Caturday, here are...
- 8/8/2016
- by Rachel West
- Cineplex
Academy Award nominated Frankenweenie tells the story of a boy called Victor who brings his beloved dog Sparky back-to-life. To celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of Frankenweenie, we take a look at other famous Academy Award nominated or winning films where characters are brought back-to-life.
Frankenweenie
Victor Frankenstein lives with his parents and dog Sparky who is his best friend. Concerned with his son’s isolation, Victor’s father encourages him to take up baseball. Victor hits a home run at his first game, but Sparky is killed by a car pursuing the ball. Inspired by his science teacher Mr. Rzykruski’s demonstration of the effect of electricity on dead frogs, a depressed Victor digs up Sparky’s corpse and successfully brings him back-to-life with lightning. When Sparky escapes from the attic the whole town faces the unexpected and electrifying truth of what happens when monstrous experiments run wild.
Frankenweenie
Victor Frankenstein lives with his parents and dog Sparky who is his best friend. Concerned with his son’s isolation, Victor’s father encourages him to take up baseball. Victor hits a home run at his first game, but Sparky is killed by a car pursuing the ball. Inspired by his science teacher Mr. Rzykruski’s demonstration of the effect of electricity on dead frogs, a depressed Victor digs up Sparky’s corpse and successfully brings him back-to-life with lightning. When Sparky escapes from the attic the whole town faces the unexpected and electrifying truth of what happens when monstrous experiments run wild.
- 2/18/2013
- by Phil
- Nerdly
They said it couldn’t be done. A fifth year of 31 Days of Horror? 31 more terror, gore and shower scene-filled movies worth highlighting? But Rejects always say die and never back away from a challenge, so we’ve rounded up the horror fans among us and put together another month’s worth of genre fun. Enjoy! Synopsis In the live action short film that inspired the full-length stop-motion film in 2012, young Victor Frankenstein turns to the powers of science and electricity to bring his dog Sparky back to life. After his experiment is a success, the young boy must try to hide the cute, misunderstood monstrosity from an easily frightened neighborhood. Killer Scene When his reintroduction to society goes awry, a frightened Frankenweenie takes off for the safety and solitude of the abandoned miniature golf course. Victor takes off in pursuit, only moments ahead of the angry mob intent on destroying the dog. In...
- 10/27/2012
- by Robert Fure
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
“A character has to last for a year or more of shooting, and as you’ll see, some of these things are very delicate, so we do quite a lot of hospital work, repairing things, and putting limbs back on where they’ve fallen off, or broken ears or fingers, remaking parts; just keeping them up to speed.”
Andy Gent’s job as head of puppet fabrication keeps him busy. The cast of Frankenweenie comprises around 250-300 puppets, each of which needs to be built, costumed and maintained. What’s more, as Gent puts it, “Ultimately, everything comes through here”.
The “here” Gent is referring to is the Puppet Fabrication Workshop – better known to the crew of Frankenweenie as the ‘Puppet Hospital’. It’s a fairly small space, hidden away up a flight of stairs at the back of one of the storage warehouses; a hard place to find, even...
Andy Gent’s job as head of puppet fabrication keeps him busy. The cast of Frankenweenie comprises around 250-300 puppets, each of which needs to be built, costumed and maintained. What’s more, as Gent puts it, “Ultimately, everything comes through here”.
The “here” Gent is referring to is the Puppet Fabrication Workshop – better known to the crew of Frankenweenie as the ‘Puppet Hospital’. It’s a fairly small space, hidden away up a flight of stairs at the back of one of the storage warehouses; a hard place to find, even...
- 10/16/2012
- by Ben Mortimer
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The screenings are everywhere. It's harder and harder to keep up. Herewith some twelve word reviews of things I've seen recently in order to catch up. Naturally, I cheat (sort of) a couple of times. Twelve words is so few... just you try it!
Gayby (Opens Friday!)
Best friends from college, gay Matt and straight Jenn, decide to have a baby together... the old fashioned way. Hilarity ensues. Personal lives get confused.
12Wr: Plotty but very funny. Celebrates rather than regurgitates stereotypes. Awesome Showgirls joke! B
Oscar? Not weighty enough even for Spirit Awards but warm and funny enough to age well on DVD shelves despite the "now" topic. It's best hope for awards is turning itself into a sitcom for the Emmys. I'd totally watch this crowd weekly (and it'd be way better than The New Normal which suffers from Ryan Murphy's now familiar Preachy Bull in Broadly...
Gayby (Opens Friday!)
Best friends from college, gay Matt and straight Jenn, decide to have a baby together... the old fashioned way. Hilarity ensues. Personal lives get confused.
12Wr: Plotty but very funny. Celebrates rather than regurgitates stereotypes. Awesome Showgirls joke! B
Oscar? Not weighty enough even for Spirit Awards but warm and funny enough to age well on DVD shelves despite the "now" topic. It's best hope for awards is turning itself into a sitcom for the Emmys. I'd totally watch this crowd weekly (and it'd be way better than The New Normal which suffers from Ryan Murphy's now familiar Preachy Bull in Broadly...
- 10/9/2012
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Synopsis:
Young Victor Frankenstein conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
Review:
For those of us who dig animated films in the horror genre have been blessed as of late. Last month we were treated to “ParaNorman“, last week we got “Hotel Transylvania” & last Friday we got “Frankenweenie” which… More...
Young Victor Frankenstein conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
Review:
For those of us who dig animated films in the horror genre have been blessed as of late. Last month we were treated to “ParaNorman“, last week we got “Hotel Transylvania” & last Friday we got “Frankenweenie” which… More...
- 10/9/2012
- by The Black Saint
- Horror News
Frankenweenie has released a brand new batch of movie posters, which take their cues from the classic monster movies of old, complete with lurid taglines and a host of ghoulish creatures. The film follows the exploits of young Victor as he experiments with the process of resurrection on his recently deceased pooch, Sparky. When his science project turns out to be more successful than he ever could have dreamed, word soon gets out, and before long his home town is being stalked by all manner of recently-deceased pets. Some of these zombie...
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- 10/2/2012
- by George Wales
- TotalFilm
Plot: Young Victor Frankenstein is a loner, with his only refuge being science and his beloved dog Sparky- who.s promptly hit by a car and killed. Victor is able to bring him back to life via his scientific know-how, but- naturally, there are complications. Review: A big-screen, stop-motion remake of his landmark 1984 short film- Frankenweenie is interesting in that it comes from Walt Disney Pictures- the same company that shelved his short back in the eighties because it was .too...
- 9/27/2012
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
At this point, there have been enough trailers and clip releases that you should have a very good idea of what to expect from Frankenweenie. However, if you’re looking to see more of the movie, we have another clip that was recently released.
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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.”
Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton and will open in theaters on October 5th. The movie features a voice cast that includes Charlie Tahan,...
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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.”
Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton and will open in theaters on October 5th. The movie features a voice cast that includes Charlie Tahan,...
- 9/26/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Remember back in May when everyone (including us) was deriding Tim Burton for his adaptation of "Dark Shadows" and claiming it was evidence that the director was doomed to make turdburgers like it and "Alice in Wonderland" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" till the end of time? What a difference a few months makes, as it looks like everyone is in love with Burton again (including us) and his upcoming "Frankenweenie," the stop-motion animated big-screen version of his 1984 live-action short. Like the original short, "Frankenweenie" borrows liberally from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" as it tells the story of a young boy named Victor who, distraught at the loss of his pet dog Sparky, discovers a way to bring him back to life. The story is vintage Burton, and brings several of Burton's favorite actors such as Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Landau to voice several of the characters.
- 9/26/2012
- by Ryan Gowland
- The Playlist
With the arrival of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie (review) officially in sight, a new clip has made its way online that proves once and for all that fishes don't sleep. In fact, they're very animated. Check it out!
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Stories: Frankenweenie News Archive
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Stories: Frankenweenie News Archive
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
- 9/26/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A new clip has just been released from Frankenweenie and we have it for you to watch. The latest film from Tim Burton will open in theaters on October 5th, and features a voice cast that includes Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Landau.
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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.”
We’ve included the new clip along with all of the recently released clips. Visit our earlier...
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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.”
We’ve included the new clip along with all of the recently released clips. Visit our earlier...
- 9/26/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Those familiar with ABC's family-focused comedy The Middle may recognize a familiar voice among the cast of Tim Burton's upcoming 3D stop motion-animated comedy horror Frankenweenie. Two clips have arrived online which give us a look at the character voiced by young Atticus Shaffer, who's likely best known for his role as the youngest Heck, Brick, in The Middle. Inspired by Frankenstein, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie follows young Victor (Charlie Tahan), a boy who loses his dog Sparky and uses the power of science to bring him back to life. It seems that miracle was something he was hoping to keep a secret, because he doesn't seem very thrilled in the clip below, which has Shaffer's Edgar revealing that he knows about the dog. Edgar appears to be a troublesome little Igor-ish guy (in need of some serious dental work). The next clip, which comes courtesy of iTunes, has...
- 9/25/2012
- cinemablend.com
From creative genius Tim Burton (.Alice in Wonderland,. The Nightmare Before Christmas.) comes Frankenweenie, 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 was filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D. The talented voice cast includes: Catherine O.Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell and Winona Ryder.
Presented by Disney, Frankenweenie is directed by Tim Burton, produced by Tim Burton and Allison Abbate, from a screenplay by John August, based on a screenplay by Lenny Ripps,...
A stop-motion animated film, Frankenweenie was filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D. The talented voice cast includes: Catherine O.Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell and Winona Ryder.
Presented by Disney, Frankenweenie is directed by Tim Burton, produced by Tim Burton and Allison Abbate, from a screenplay by John August, based on a screenplay by Lenny Ripps,...
- 9/25/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Directed by: Tim Burton
Written by: John August
Featuring: Charlie Tahan, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara
Kicking off Fantastic Fest this year was the world premiere of Frankenweenie, Tim Burton's latest effort. With it, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief, because Burton's back to true form.
A Disney stop-motion remake of Burton's live-action short film from 1984 (which subsequently got him fired from Disney), Frankenweenie is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young boy who brings his dog, Sparky, back to life after an unfortunate incident with a car. However, Victor's friends easily discover his secret, which predictably causes a town-wide catastrophe.
As perfect for adults as it is for kids (especially if you love horror), this is easily Burton's finest film in years. Sliding thankfully away from projects featuring a breakdancing Johnny Depp or vampires in the 1970s, Frankenweenie is heartfelt and adorable.
Written by: John August
Featuring: Charlie Tahan, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara
Kicking off Fantastic Fest this year was the world premiere of Frankenweenie, Tim Burton's latest effort. With it, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief, because Burton's back to true form.
A Disney stop-motion remake of Burton's live-action short film from 1984 (which subsequently got him fired from Disney), Frankenweenie is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young boy who brings his dog, Sparky, back to life after an unfortunate incident with a car. However, Victor's friends easily discover his secret, which predictably causes a town-wide catastrophe.
As perfect for adults as it is for kids (especially if you love horror), this is easily Burton's finest film in years. Sliding thankfully away from projects featuring a breakdancing Johnny Depp or vampires in the 1970s, Frankenweenie is heartfelt and adorable.
- 9/23/2012
- by Kayley Viteo
- Planet Fury
What was your relationship to monsters as a child? Were they the boogeymen under your bed, or were they the things of wonder that fueled your imagination? My experience growing up follows the latter, filling my young mind with freakish fascinations. Clearly, the same goes for Tim Burton, who has taken his popular 1984 short film of the same name and expanded it into his newest feature film. Frankenweenie (2012) is still a stop-motion animated film, in 3D this go ’round, adding even more of Burton’s uniquely dark charm to the semi-autobiographical story of a strange loner of a boy and his undead pooch.
Frankenweenie is shot in glorious black and white, capturing the moody universe of Burton’s imagination. Much like the original short, the story begins by painting a picture of young Victor’s daily life, his time at school, his personality. Victor, voiced by Charlie Tahan (Charlie St. Cloud...
Frankenweenie is shot in glorious black and white, capturing the moody universe of Burton’s imagination. Much like the original short, the story begins by painting a picture of young Victor’s daily life, his time at school, his personality. Victor, voiced by Charlie Tahan (Charlie St. Cloud...
- 9/22/2012
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Last night the Disney animated movie Frankenweenie held its premiere at the beloved genre film festival Fantastic Fest-- which might seem like a weird place for a children's movie, until you realize Frankenweenie is a story about a dog risen from the dead. The movie looks to be Tim Burton's return to his roots, an animated adaptation of the live-action short he made in the 1980s, and the first animated film he's directed since 2005's Corpse Bride (no, the CGI-heavy Alice in Wonderland doesn't count). So to celebrate the midnight monster movie spirit of Frankenweenie, Disney has released a new poster for its IMAX midnight premiere, happening at 12:01 am on October 5. You can see it below and click on it for the larger version. To get a look at what the actual Sparky character looks like, stitches and bug eyes and all, you can see much more from...
- 9/21/2012
- cinemablend.com
Frankenweenie
Directed by Tim Burton
Screenplay byJohn August
2012, USA
Tim Burton’s original Frankenweenie short–which Disney shelved until Pee-Wee, Beetlejuice, and Batman, you know, all happened right in a row–was shot 28 years ago. Now established as a household name and Hot Topic’s raison d’etre, Burton is officially un-fired from the Frankenweenie project.
Burton’s return to his roots here, including the use of traditional stop-motion animation, is a welcome career choice as the director has been alienating certain reviewers lately with his bizarre mishandling of several established and beloved properties. Frankenweenie abandons the scope and outrageous design of Burton’s recent efforts for a surprisingly small tale of youth and a gushing love letter to Universal monsters. The design is classical Burton and the world is endearing and quaint. The film is not perfect, but it’s difficult to dislike.
Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a...
Directed by Tim Burton
Screenplay byJohn August
2012, USA
Tim Burton’s original Frankenweenie short–which Disney shelved until Pee-Wee, Beetlejuice, and Batman, you know, all happened right in a row–was shot 28 years ago. Now established as a household name and Hot Topic’s raison d’etre, Burton is officially un-fired from the Frankenweenie project.
Burton’s return to his roots here, including the use of traditional stop-motion animation, is a welcome career choice as the director has been alienating certain reviewers lately with his bizarre mishandling of several established and beloved properties. Frankenweenie abandons the scope and outrageous design of Burton’s recent efforts for a surprisingly small tale of youth and a gushing love letter to Universal monsters. The design is classical Burton and the world is endearing and quaint. The film is not perfect, but it’s difficult to dislike.
Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a...
- 9/21/2012
- by Emmet Duff
- SoundOnSight
On the heels of its world premiere last night at Fantastic Fest, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie has revealed the design for a special poster that will be given away to fans attending 12:01am IMAX screenings on October 5. Check out a bigger version after the break!
Featuring the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron and Conchata Ferrell, Frankenweenie tells the heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog, 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.
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Featuring the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron and Conchata Ferrell, Frankenweenie tells the heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog, 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.
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- 9/21/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
We have three new clips from Tim Burton's upcoming stop-motion animated film, Frankenweenie. Based on Burton's own short film, Frankenweenie is the tale of young Victor who is distraught when his beloved dog Sparky is hit by a car. Inspired by a Vincent Price-like science teacher, Victor harnesses the power of lightning to resurrect Sparky. Unfortunately, some of his classmates want to do the same with their pets - with much different results.
Frankenweenie hits theaters October 5th. Until then, enjoy these three new clips.
Frankenweenie hits theaters October 5th. Until then, enjoy these three new clips.
- 9/21/2012
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
If you’re planning on heading to a midnight screening of Frankenweenie on IMAX, you’ll be able to score yourself a limited edition poster, featuring a sketch from Tim Burton. We have a look at the poster art, along with two new clips.
Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton and will be released to theaters on October 5th. The film features a voice cast that includes Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Landau.
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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...
Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton and will be released to theaters on October 5th. The film features a voice cast that includes Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Landau.
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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...
- 9/21/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Fantastic Fest is an eight-day feast of genre film. Some films are the meat course and others are dessert. The opening-night movie at this year's festival, Frankenweenie, is a flavorful appetizer. With this animated feature, Tim Burton has recaptured the whimsical mojo that he exhibited with his seminal film Beetlejuice.
Frankenweenie is the story of young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) and his dog Sparky. Early in the film, Sparky is run over by a car, sending Victor into a tailspin. But in science class the next day, his teacher Mr. Rzykruski (Martin Landau) demonstrates the effect of electricity on a recently deceased frog. Victor is inspired! Armed with a potential solution to return his dog from the grave, Victor concocts his own science project. Victor digs up Sparky, sets up a lab in his home's attic and waits for a lightning storm. His wishes come true -- after receiving a high voltage charge,...
Frankenweenie is the story of young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) and his dog Sparky. Early in the film, Sparky is run over by a car, sending Victor into a tailspin. But in science class the next day, his teacher Mr. Rzykruski (Martin Landau) demonstrates the effect of electricity on a recently deceased frog. Victor is inspired! Armed with a potential solution to return his dog from the grave, Victor concocts his own science project. Victor digs up Sparky, sets up a lab in his home's attic and waits for a lightning storm. His wishes come true -- after receiving a high voltage charge,...
- 9/21/2012
- by Rod Paddock
- Slackerwood
For those you who plan to attend an IMAX midnight screening of Tim Burton's great looking stop-motion animated adventure Frankenweenie, you're in luck. You'll end up getting one of these limited edition Frankenweenie posters that feature an original sketch by Burton.
The movie tells 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.
The movie stars Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Landau, and is set to be released on October 5th.
What do you think of the poster art? Are you excited about seeing the movie?...
The movie tells 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.
The movie stars Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Landau, and is set to be released on October 5th.
What do you think of the poster art? Are you excited about seeing the movie?...
- 9/21/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Halloween has come a bit earlier this year with the world premiere of "Frankenweenie," which took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin. From creepy connoisseur Tim Burton comes a stop-motion animated adventure that plays off the classic "Frankenstein." The film follows Vincent Frankenstein, a grade-school youth with a knack for science. But, instead of resurrecting a monster, Vincent works his magic on his departed pooch, Sparky. Last night, Burton, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan -- and a whole litter of pups -- were in attendance for the world premiere of "Frankenweenie." Take a look at all the stars below! "Frankenweenie" his theaters October 5. Photos:...
- 9/21/2012
- by Jessie Heyman
- Moviefone
On the heels of its world premiere last night at Fantastic Fest, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie has revealed the design for a special poster that will be given away to fans attending 12:01am IMAX screenings on October 5. Check it out below! Featuring the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron and Conchata Ferrell, Frankenweenie tells the heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog, 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...
- 9/21/2012
- Comingsoon.net
"Frankenweenie" is probably Tim Burton’s best film in almost a decade, but that’s not much of a compliment. With his last five films, the filmmaker responsible for some of the most fun, mischievous and magical cinema of the past 25 years has settled into a disappointing routine of utterly safe “weirdness.” But the reimagining of one of his earliest works into a black-and-white stop-motion adventure marks a slight return to form only because its “Burtonesque” qualities are more charming than conventional. Victor (Charlie Tahan) is an amateur scientist and inventor whose best friend is his dog Sparky. Although his parents try to steer him towards more social activities like sports, Victor is more interested in solitary activities, especially after his teacher Mr. Ryzkruski (Martin Landau) encourages him to participate in the school science fair. After Sparky dies in an accident, Victor secretly resurrects him...
- 9/21/2012
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Thompson on Hollywood
At first it sounds like typically unoriginal revisionism -- or outright laziness: the news that Tim Burton and Disney would be expanding the director's 1984 short, Frankenweenie, into a feature-length film. Mr. Burton's 30-minute short is an absolute delight, so (as many movie geeks audibly wondered) why would you want to mess with a good thing? Surely there are other storybooks and fairy tales like Alice in Wonderland that Tim Burton could re-adapt and turn into a cash cow? Is there a particular need or demand to revisit Frankenweenie?
It's safe to say that I approached the new version of Frankenweenie with equal parts curiosity and skepticism, but my early concerns quickly vanished. Although it's been lengthened and expanded in various ways, the feature-length rendition retains the same dark playfulness and earnest charm of the short film, but it also goes a lot further in the areas of narrative, character, and large-scale spectacle.
It's safe to say that I approached the new version of Frankenweenie with equal parts curiosity and skepticism, but my early concerns quickly vanished. Although it's been lengthened and expanded in various ways, the feature-length rendition retains the same dark playfulness and earnest charm of the short film, but it also goes a lot further in the areas of narrative, character, and large-scale spectacle.
- 9/21/2012
- by Scott Weinberg
- FEARnet
More news is coming in regarding Tim Burton's Frankenweenie. The good folks behind the IMAX theatres have gotten themselves an exceptional new one-sheet that celebrates artistry in its truest form! Dig it!
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Story: Two New Frankenweenie Clips Home to Ghoulish Discoveries and Bigger Problems
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Story: Two New Frankenweenie Clips Home to Ghoulish Discoveries and Bigger Problems
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
- 9/20/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Another day, another look at Tim Burton's Frankenweenie. Wow, that sounded oddly dirty, did it not? In any event get ready to check out the new bits of eye candy, one of which offers you the first look at some new creatures!
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Stories: Frankenweenie News Archive
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Stories: Frankenweenie News Archive
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
- 9/20/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Frankenweenie, the long-awaited short turned feature film, bolts into theaters in about two weeks, and if you love the wonderfully weird artwork of the auteur, you might consider attending an IMAX midnight showing Oct. 5 to fetch a special giveaway. Exclusively for IMAX fans as part of IMAX's 12:01 program, those attending the Frankenweenie midnight shows in the first hours of October 5 will receive a limited edition Frankenweenie print using an original sketch by Tim Burton. Check for a list of participating theatres on imax.com; while supplies last. Click for a larger view of the poster of Sparky below. Official synopsis: From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,”...
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- 9/20/2012
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
*Updated with an additional clip* We’re starting to see more Frankenweenie as we get closer to its October 5th release date and we have a brand new clip for you to watch. Frankenweenie was directed by Tim Burton and features a voice cast that includes Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Landau.
“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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.”
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“From creative genius Tim Burton (‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’) comes ‘Frankenweenie,’ 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.”
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- 9/20/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Ah, a boy and his dead dog … that we bring back to life using electricity and mad science. Really, haven’t we all been there? Check out two clips from Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie”, a film that is sure to warm your hearts. Or at least, make you think twice about your dead dog buried in the backyard. Daddy didn’t mean to run ol Buster over. Honest. When young Victor’s pet dog Sparky is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked “monster” wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor’s neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky’s still the good loyal friend he’s always been. Featuring the voices of Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Conchata Ferrell, Atticus Shaffer, Martin Short, Tom Kenny,...
- 9/20/2012
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes a heartwarming, stop-motion animated tale about a boy and his dog. Frankenweenie hits theaters this October from Walt Disney Pictures. From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes Frankenweenie, 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. Exclusively for IMAX fans as part of IMAX’s 12:01 program - those...
- 9/20/2012
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Watch 2 clips from Tim Burton's Frankenweenie animation called Sparky is Alive and Edgar Knows Featuring the voice talents of Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau and Martin Short, the animated Disney release directed by the legendary Tim Burton, finds theasters on October 5th. 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.
- 9/20/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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Watch these new clips from the upcoming Frankenweenie. They’ll leave you cackling like Dracula’s minion Renfield. For the die-hard Movie Geeks, many of you will recognize the classic horror films which inspired several of the character names such as Victor Frankenstein, Elsa Van Helsing, Mayor Burgemeister, and Edgar .E. Gore. The Animation Geeks will appreciate the fact that over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film.
When Tim Burton originally conceived the idea for Frankenweenie he envisioned it as a full-length, stop-motion animated film. Due to budget constraints, he instead directed it as a live-action short, released in 1984. Frankenweenie follows in the footsteps of Tim Burton.s other stop-motion animated films Corpse Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas – both of which were nominated for Academy Awards®. The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (.Beetlejuice,...
Watch these new clips from the upcoming Frankenweenie. They’ll leave you cackling like Dracula’s minion Renfield. For the die-hard Movie Geeks, many of you will recognize the classic horror films which inspired several of the character names such as Victor Frankenstein, Elsa Van Helsing, Mayor Burgemeister, and Edgar .E. Gore. The Animation Geeks will appreciate the fact that over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film.
When Tim Burton originally conceived the idea for Frankenweenie he envisioned it as a full-length, stop-motion animated film. Due to budget constraints, he instead directed it as a live-action short, released in 1984. Frankenweenie follows in the footsteps of Tim Burton.s other stop-motion animated films Corpse Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas – both of which were nominated for Academy Awards®. The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (.Beetlejuice,...
- 9/20/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Two new clips from Tim Burton's Frankenweenie have popped up in various places around the Net, and we have them both for you right here. See that? You didn't even have to go crazy looking for them! Admit it! You love us!
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Story: First Frankenweenie Clip Evokes Cherished Memories of Vincent Price
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Story: First Frankenweenie Clip Evokes Cherished Memories of Vincent Price
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
- 9/19/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Disney has released a couple of new clips from Tim Burton's great looking stop-motion animated film Frankenweenie. One clip shows young Victor waiting for his dog to come back to life, and the other clip shows us that Victor has some other big problems to deal with.
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.
The movie looks like it's going to be a lot of fun to watch. It hit's theaters on October 5th, and I'm looking forward to taking my family out to see it. My kids keep asking me why it's in black and white,...
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.
The movie looks like it's going to be a lot of fun to watch. It hit's theaters on October 5th, and I'm looking forward to taking my family out to see it. My kids keep asking me why it's in black and white,...
- 9/19/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Below we have a IMAX policy trailer, a whole host of clips, featurettes & TV Spots for Tim Burton's black and white 3D stop-motion 'Frankenweenie'
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.
The film features the voice talents of Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Conchata Farrell, and Tom Kenny.
It opens October 5th 2012.
IMAX Policy Trailer
Featurettes
Clips
TV Spots...
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.
The film features the voice talents of Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Conchata Farrell, and Tom Kenny.
It opens October 5th 2012.
IMAX Policy Trailer
Featurettes
Clips
TV Spots...
- 9/19/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
On the heels of the resurrection of Sparky clip that debuted earlier this week, IGN has posted a brand new clip from Tim Burton's Frankenweenie. This one features some other pets that have taken decidedly monstrous turns. Check it out in the player below!
Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on October 5, the movie features the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron and Conchata Ferrell.
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Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on October 5, the movie features the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron and Conchata Ferrell.
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- 9/19/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
On the heels of the resurrection of Sparky clip that debuted earlier this week , IGN has posted a brand new clip from Tim Burton's Frankenweenie . This one features some other pets that have taken decidedly monstrous turns. Check it out in the player below! Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on October 5, the movie features the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron and Conchata Ferrell. Frankenweenie is the heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog, 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,...
- 9/19/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Optimism is something Tim Burton has not instilled in filmgoers for some time, with Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows both missing the mark wildly, at least critically.
Still, seeing Burton return to the stop-motion form, like an old friend to him, one can’t help but be enlivened with optimism, though of the cautious variety.
Expanding on his early short-film, Frankenweenie has all the makings of a return to form, as every glimpse of the film so far has displayed immense promise.
Whether Burton will be able to fully realize that promise on screen is anybody’s guess, but Frankenweenie seems at least poised to be a spiritual successor to the director’s earlier stop-motion effort, Corpse Bride, at least whereas critical opinion is concerned.
Word surrounding Frankenweenie has been almost unfailingly positive so far (just as with earlier entrant into the year’s deeper than usual stop-motion field...
Still, seeing Burton return to the stop-motion form, like an old friend to him, one can’t help but be enlivened with optimism, though of the cautious variety.
Expanding on his early short-film, Frankenweenie has all the makings of a return to form, as every glimpse of the film so far has displayed immense promise.
Whether Burton will be able to fully realize that promise on screen is anybody’s guess, but Frankenweenie seems at least poised to be a spiritual successor to the director’s earlier stop-motion effort, Corpse Bride, at least whereas critical opinion is concerned.
Word surrounding Frankenweenie has been almost unfailingly positive so far (just as with earlier entrant into the year’s deeper than usual stop-motion field...
- 9/18/2012
- by Travis Smith
- We Got This Covered
A new behind-the-scenes look at Tim Buton's Frankenweenie landed on our doorstep, and we jolted it with a bit of electricity, uploaded it to get its blood pumping, and present it to you now free of the effects of rigor mortis.
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Story: First Frankenweenie Clip Evokes Cherished Memories of Vincent Price
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
The Frankenweenie 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), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Related Story: First Frankenweenie Clip Evokes Cherished Memories of Vincent Price
Look for the film in theatres on October 5th, 2012.
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,...
- 9/18/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Now that Fall has officially arrived, it's only a matter of time before the ghosts, goblins and ghouls of Halloween begin to emerge. So, who better to get you in the spirit for the trick-or-treat holiday than the auteur of eeriness, Tim Burton! Adding to his creepy, wide-eyed oeuvre comes "Frankenweenie," a stop-motion animated adventure that plays off the classic "Frankenstein." The film follows Vincent Frankenstein, a grade-school youth with a knack for science. But, instead of resurrecting a monster, Vincent works his magic on his departed pooch, Sparky. In a new clip, which you can watch above, Vincent is confronted with the first of his soon-to-be many problems with raising the dead: tattle tales! "Frankenweenie" hits theaters October 5.
- 9/18/2012
- by Jessie Heyman
- Moviefone
Announced last month as the Opening Night Film of the BFI London Film Festival next month, we’ve seen plenty of great things from Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie already.
The film is a feature-length remake of Burton’s own 1984 short film of the same name, and now a new clip featuring our hero, Victor, and his beloved dog, Sparky, has debuted over at Yahoo Movies.
“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,...
The film is a feature-length remake of Burton’s own 1984 short film of the same name, and now a new clip featuring our hero, Victor, and his beloved dog, Sparky, has debuted over at Yahoo Movies.
“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,...
- 9/18/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Watch a new featurette from Tim Burton's Frankenweenie, starring Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau and Martin Short. The animated Disney release opens October 5th under the direction of Burton, who scripts the heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog alongside John August. 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.
- 9/18/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes a heartwarming, stop-motion animated tale about a boy and his dog. Frankenweenie hits theaters this October from Walt Disney Pictures. From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes Frankenweenie, 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. Presented by Disney, Frankenweenie is directed by Tim Burton,...
- 9/18/2012
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Tim Burton‘s Frankenweenie has debuted its second clip. The film is Burton’s 3D stop-motion remake of the 1984 short film that provided him with his directing breakthrough. The story centres on Victor (voiced by Charlie Tahan), who brings his pet dog Sparky back from the dead after he’s struck by a car.
The voice cast also 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”).
Here’s the official synopsis for the film
From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” 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.
The voice cast also 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”).
Here’s the official synopsis for the film
From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” 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.
- 9/18/2012
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie has premiered a new clip online. In the latest preview video from the 3D stop-motion movie, lead character Victor (voiced by Charlie Tahan) is seen attempting to revive his pet dog Sparky through an electrical science experiment. Frankenweenie is a remake of Burton's own 1984 live-action short film. It features Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Christopher Lee, Martin Short and Catherine O'Hara in its voice cast. The (more)...
- 9/18/2012
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Have only just debuted the first, Walt Disney Pictures have released (via Yahoo! Movies)yet another new clip, entitled Sparky is Alive!, from Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie which follows young Victor as he conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. The film, which stars the voices of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer, is due for release on October 17th.
From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” 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...
From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” 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...
- 9/18/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Frankenweenie has released a new clip in which young Vincent desperately tries to revive his dead dog Sparky, only for his experiment to prove more successful that he could ever have hoped.The film follows Vincent as he sets about bringing Sparky back from the dead, a resurrection that has far-reaching ramifications, when the rest of the town’s children attempt to reanimate their own beloved pets. Before he knows it, the entire town is awash with undead critters, some of whom are fairly harmless and others... not so...
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- 9/18/2012
- by George Wales
- TotalFilm
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