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October 8, 2012 Frankenweenie

On Thursday, I promised I’d answer questions from people who saw Frankenweenie over the weekend. Here you go.

Some first thoughts on fifth

October 8, 2012 Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie opened this past weekend in U.S., placing fifth overall with somewhere around $11.5 million. This result is widely considered disappointing, or worse.

Ask me anything about Frankenweenie

October 4, 2012 Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie opens this weekend — there are midnight shows tonight in the U.S. — so I’ve spent the past few weeks answering questions about the movie from bloggers and journalists. Now I’m happy to answer your questions as well.

Praise Be New Holland

September 25, 2012 Frankenweenie

There are two Frankenweenie albums, both out today: Danny Elfaman’s soundtrack, and a bonus disc of tracks by other artists. I have a song on the latter: Praise Be New Holland.

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