Frankenweenie
Although IMDb says otherwise, I’m not writing Tim Burton’s recently announced Frankenweenie feature.
Here’s the long-ish version: I had a meeting with Disney Animation about a year ago, in which they pitched the idea of doing a feature version of Tim’s Frankenweenie short film. They even had production art for it. Then, separately, I had a conversation with Tim about doing another stop-motion animation project like Corpse Bride.
But they’re not the same thing. And as far as I know, I won’t be working on either one. (That said, I didn’t think I was working on Corpse Bride until I was halfway on a plane to London, so never say never.)
To further confuse matters, there’s a different and as-yet-unannounced Tim Burton project (live action) which I almost certainly will be writing post-strike. And yes, I’d love to tell you what it is. But I can’t.
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November 27th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Man, I can’t wait to hear about your next collaboration. Always love your movies.
November 27th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Goodness. I saw that yesterday and got all excited for nothing. But I am excited for the secret Tim Burton movie…how long is it going to be a secret?
November 27th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Yes, yes, but what IS it?
November 27th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
That is awesome that you have such a good relationship with Tim Burton. So much so that he brings you in over and over to work on new projects. I loved Frankenweenie. It was ahead of it’s time.
I heard that Tim is working on an Alice In Wonderland feature. Is that what you are involved in? No need to answer if you can’t. I understand non-disclosures. I would love to see Tim’s take on the fairytale.
Good luck on whatever your next project for Tim is!
November 27th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
ooooo, Alice in Wonderland, Burton-style. I’ll get high for that one.
November 27th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I for one loved Frankenweenie but… I dont’ see how that little story could hold up to full length. More doggie character arc & lengthy rebuild of the Frankenweenie? Anyway, I hope it stays dark and doesn’t get too kiddie… More children would like it IMHO. Never forget Corpse Bride was my 3yr. cousin’s fave movie (still is) & held his attention the whole time in the theater. Was funny watching the lil’ guy so engrossed.
November 28th, 2007 at 2:24 am
Is it… BEETLE JUICE 2?!?! God, I hope so. Actually, I don’t at all.
November 28th, 2007 at 6:33 am
It’s good to be John August!