New Image from Tim Burton's FRANKENWEENIE
Disney has released a brand new image from Tim Burton's highly anticipated black and white 3D stop-motion animated film Frankenweenie. The movie is an adaptation of a great live-action short film Burton made back in the 80's. Disney had no interest in making the film back them because it was too dark. Now Disney can't wait to get the movie released! It's amazing how this industry functions.
The new image features a young Victor Frankenstein laying in bed while his faithful pup Sparky lays beneath it. Frankenweenie is 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 films characters will be voiced by Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, and Conchata Ferrell. Check out the image below:
I loved what I saw from this film at D23 this year, and I'm certain that Burton fans are going to love it, I just hope it will do well with general audiences. I love the fact that it will be in black and white, but not sure if the kids will be into it. GT writer Kristal Bailey had this to say in her first impression review...
The film has a unique look not only because of Tim Burton’s signature style and stop motion; it’s also shot in black and white. The film’s producer Allison Abbate shared with the enthusiastic crowd that kids loved the “fresh” look of a black and white film; while I hate to think of the classic black and white style as “fresh” it is for the young kids and entire generation who have grown up with big budget, explosion heavy blockbusters.
Here's what Burton had to say recently to EW,
It just tries to keep that idea of a very, simple pure relationship. Mix that with the Frankenstein myth, and it causes problems.” But the big beating heart in the story (apart from the re-animated one inside Frankenweenie’s chest) is the sad fact that we all outlive those four-legged pals from our childhood, and goodbye can be a painful thing. The idea of bringing a lost friend back to life? “It has its good side and repercussions. Ultimately, we try to go with the slightly more positive aspects of keeping that [boy-and-his-dog] relationship going.
The movie is set to be released on October 5th, 2012!