Official thread for Tim Burton's Frankenweenie: Opens 10/5/12 (Update 10/28; post #6)

[Mouse Skywalker]

This thread will have the official information from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures regarding Frankenweenie to be released October 5, 2012.

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.

From Walt Disney Studios:

Genre: Animated comedy
Rating: TBD
U.S. Release date: October 5, 2012
Running time:
Voice Cast: Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell
Director: Tim Burton
Producers: Tim Burton, Allison Abbate
Executive Producer: Don Hahn
Screenplay by: John August
Based on an original idea by: Tim Burton

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” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.

NOTES:

• 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®.
• Over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film.
• 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”).
• Several of the character names—Victor, Elsa Van Helsing, Edgar “E” Gore and Mr. Burgermeister— were inspired by classic horror films.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Walt Disney Studios released photos of the cast for Tim Burton's "Frankenweenie" coming October 5, 2012.

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.

CHARLIE TAHAN

"Victor"

WINONA RYDER

"Elsa"

MARTIN SHORT

"Edward Frankenstein, Mr. Bergemeister, Nassor, Dad, & Bob"

CATHERINE O’HARA

"Victor’s Mom, Gym Teacher, & Weird Girl"

MARTIN LANDAU

"Mr. Rzykruski"

ROBERT CAPRON

"Bob"

ATTICUS SHAFFER

"Edgar"

JAMES HIROYUKI LIAO

"Toshiaki"

CONCHATA FERRELL

"Bob’s Mom"

TOM KENNY

"Fire chief, Soldier, Townsfolk"

 

[dontcallmeprincess]

This will be good. Although, I may end up preferring the original... Was amazing as a black and white live action.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

On August 20 at the D23 Expo, Producers Don Hahn and Allison Abbate gave fans a sneak peek at what’s to come in next year’s "Frankenweenie", including a demonstration on how these fascinating characters come to life through stop-motion animation.

Producers Don Hahn and Allison Abbate, ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

Producers Don Hahn and Allison Abbate, ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

[jubb51]

The original Frankenweenie was my favorite thing to watch whenever I went to my Grandmother's house. Because she lived right down the street from me, I've probably seen the movie at least 1000 times. I can't wait for this to come out.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Walt Disney Studios released images for "Frankenweenie" opens nationwide in 3D on October 5, 2012.

In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie,” Sparky, a playful and curious bull terrier, is enthusiastically devoted to his young owner, Victor.
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Surrounded by equipment in his attic lab, Young Victor (voiced by Charlie Tahan) attempts to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life with lessons he learned about electricity from his science teacher Mr. Rzykruski (voiced by Martin Landau).
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Director/Producer Tim Burton studies a model of Sparky during the making of Walt Disney Pictures’ “Frankenweenie,” a 3D, stop-motion, animated film about a young boy who conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog back to life. Photo by: Leah Gallo
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