PHOTOS: ‘Frankenweenie’ LA Premiere and After Party
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Walt Disney Studios has provided us with these images from the ‘white carpet’ last night as Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie held its Los Angeles premiere at Disney’s El Capitan Theater. Much of the cast along with several celebrities were attendance for the event which was covered by a special section known as the ‘puppy-razi.’
After the premiere, the celebs moved across the street to The Annex at the Hollywood & Highland Center for the afterparty, which featured neat decor such as prop movie posters for films based on the pets seen in the film such as the turtle monster and the mummy hamster.
Below you’ll find our gallery of photos from the event. Click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger version of the image. Apologies in advance as some of the captions incorrectly identify the talent featured in the images — this is how they were received by us and we have not yet had the opportunity to correct them.
Photos by Alberto Rodriguez/WireImage, courtesy Walt Disney Studios. Frankenweenie opens in theaters nationwide on October 5, 2012.
Categories: Movies Tags: Cinema, Films, Frankenweenie, Movie News, Movies, Tim Burton
‘Frankenweenie’ Clips ‘Mom Finds Sparky,’ ‘I Am In Charge,’ ‘Mr. Whisker’s Dream’
Did you ever wonder what puppet excrement looks like? You’re about to find out, but before we get to that revelation, we have a couple of other clips from Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie from Walt Disney Studios to share with you.
First up is one of the more embarrassing of the trio and many of us can empathize. Picture this: you’re a young boy on the verge of manhood and you’re curious about anatomy, experimenting as much as you can in the privacy of your attic lab. Then suddenly — when you least expect it — your mom bursts into the room and discovers your dirty, little secret — you’ve resurrected your dead dog. So goes this clip titled ‘Mom Finds Sparky:’
In the next clip, the Frankensteins’ next-door-neighbor and New Holland Mayor, Mr. Burgemeister (voiced by Martin Short) lays down the law on his neice, Elsa Van Helsing (voiced by Winona Ryder) in this clip titled ‘I Am In Charge:’
Lastly, the meat — er, poop — of the clips, ‘Mr. Whisker’s Dream’ in which Weird Girl (voiced by Catherine O’Hara, who also voices Mom) warns Victor that her pet cat had a dream about him as evidenced by a V shaped omen. Weird Girl goes on to recount previous dreams Mr. Whiskers had about others and how it proved to be significant each time:
All clips courtesy Walt Disney Studios Australia
Categories: Movies Tags: Cinema, Films, Frankenweenie, Movie News, Movies, Tim Burton
‘Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book’ Offers Free Look at Film on Apple’s iBooks
Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today the release of Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book, based on Walt Disney Studios’ highly anticipated stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton, Frankenweenie, in theaters October 5, 2012. Capturing the creative process from concept to completion, the interactive book integrates videos, vibrant music, and original sketches to offer readers a fully immersive behind-the-scenes look into the making of the movie. Available on the iBookstore, this book is Disney Publishing’s first to be created with Apple’s iBooks Author.
“We’re thrilled to give fans a look at how Tim Burton and his creative team brought Victor Frankenstein and Sparky to life in the town of New Holland,” said Lyle Underkoffler, vice president, Digital Media, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “Using iBooks Author, Disney Publishing was able to include more digital content than ever before—including previews of animated storyboards documenting the transition from sketch to screen.”
Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book incorporates a brief history of the 1984 live-action short film and details the upcoming full-length stop-motion animated feature, including a foreword by Academy Award®-winning actor Martin Landau (the voice of Mr. Rzykruski in the film) and introductions to over 200 resident puppets of New Holland (with a special introduction to Victor and Sparky), as well as a look into “The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition,” now on tour.
A chapter on the film’s music includes previews of each track from the original motion picture score by Oscar®-nominated and GRAMMY®-winning composer Danny Elfman and from Frankenweenie Unleashed!, a 16-song compilation of music from and inspired by the film, featuring artists including Karen O, Neon Trees, and Kimbra. Both albums will be available from Walt Disney Records on September 25 and can be purchased directly from within the book.
Using Apple’s iBooks Author app, Disney Publishing was able to include video, audio, multi-touch, and 3D widgets to create a robust storytelling experience that enlightens Frankenweenie fans of all ages. Readers can watch interviews featuring producer Allison Abbate and executive producer Don Hahn and explore the art of stop-motion animation with Tim Burton, while younger fans can create their own “chalkboard collage” using the film’s characters.
“Thirty years after he first visualized Frankenweenie as a student at CalArts, Tim Burton has finally made the movie he dreamed of making way back then,” said Martin Landau, voice of Mr. Rzykruski in the film. “The eBook reveals how a truncated, live-action version made by Tim three decades ago evolved into the 90-minute, black-and-white, stop-motion (Tim’s favorite animation process), 3D motion picture that he visualized all those years ago. It’s wonderful that Tim has managed to keep Victor and his friends young, energetic, and alive for 30 plus years.”
Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book is available for free exclusively on the iBookstore in 32 countries around the world.
Categories: iPhone Apps, Publishing Tags: Apple, Frankenweenie, iBooks, iOS, iPad, Tim Burton
New DisneyStore Arrivals and Sales for September 24, 2012 (33 Items)
New DisneyStore.com arrivals and sales for September 24, 2012
Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on DisneyStore.com in another window.
Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability.
Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.
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The Amazing Spider-Man Statue The wall-crawler is back! For this fully-sculptured figure based on the 2012 movie The Amazing Spider-Man, Spidey is placed on the wall of a New York City skyscraper, for a variety of display possibilities. |
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Santa Jack Skellington Stocking Our frightfully furry and fun Santa Jack Skellington Stocking will hang around to haunt your home for the holidays! Nice or naughty, it’s big and gaudy to fill with gobs of ghoulish goodies! |
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Corduroy Jack Skellington Cabbie Hat for Adults Our flocked Jack pattern on corduroy tops your skull in warmth and joy. This cabbie cap inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas sets the cool meter running! |
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Stitch Plush Pillow Space-out on our soft and huggable plush Stitch pillow! Drift off to otherworldly dreams, night or nap, on a furry reversible pillow that poses as a stuffed creature by day when you secure his belly strap! |
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Vinylmation Nursery Rhymes Series Tray Hickory dickory dock! Collectors will run up the hill to fetch a tray of our Vinylmation figures, direct from Mother Goose Village. Now you can get a sealed tray of 24 individual boxes with the entire Vinylmation Nursery Rhymes 3” figure assortment. |
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Halloween ”Trick or Treat” Mickey Mouse Welcome Sign Greet your ghoulish guests with glittering glee from our ”Trick or Treat” Welcome Sign featuring dangling Mickey icons in the form of a bat, ghost and spider. Hang from a door, window, wall, or post; wherever Halloween haunts are happening. |
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The Amazing Spider-Man Bust The Amazing Spider-Man movie springs to 3-D life with this resin bust from Diamond Select. Spidey’s spectacular bust features the webslingin’ wonder’s costume design as worn in the epic 2012 film. |
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Sterling Silver Swirl Mickey Mouse Necklace Contemporary meets classic in our Swirl Mickey Mouse Necklace. From the sleek style of the snake chain to the whimsical swirl Mickey icon pendant, this sterling silver necklace is both fun and chic. |
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Vinylmation Nursery Rhymes Series Figure Hickory dickory dock! Collectors will run up and down the clock for a Vinylmation figure direct from Mother Goose Village. You won’t know which Vinylmation Nursery Rhymes Series 3” Figure you’ve got until you’ve opened the box! |
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The Lion King Simba Plush Pillow Can you feel the plush tonight? Our soft and huggable plush Simba pillow will let you sleep like the king of beasts! Drift off to dreams, night or nap, on a furry reversible pillow that poses as a stuffed animal by day when you secure his belly strap! |
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‘Frankenweenie’ New Hi-Res Stills, Behind the Scenes and Publicity Photos
Our Frankenweenie news cup hath run over today and this gorgeous publicity shot of director Tim Burton with a ‘dead’ Sparky puppet is just the very tip of the iceberg. Walt Disney Studios has now provided us with several new hi-res stills featuring characters such as Mr. Burgermeister, Nassor, Weird Girl, Bob, Mrs. Frankenstein and more, along with the Turtle Monster and a beautiful shot of Edgar ogling a tank full of fish. We’ve also been given a few behind-the-scenes images reflecting just a tiny fragment of the production process.
The new images have been added to the beginning of their respective galleries below. In case you missed any of the several news items we’ve posted recently, much of which isn’t found anywhere else, click here for our Frankenweenie coverage.
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Categories: Movies Tags: Cinema, Films, Frankenweenie, Movie News, Movies, Tim Burton
‘Frankenweenie’ Limited Edition Poster Available at IMAX Midnight Screenings
What better way to commemorate attending your local IMAX midnight screening of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie on the night of October 4, 2012 than walking away with an exclusive poster created just for the event?
Featuring a Tim Burton sketch of Sparky, this poster will only be available free to midnight screening attendees at select IMAX locations, while supplies last.
A feature-length stop-motion remake of the original short film by Burton, 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.
source: Fandango via IMPAwards.com
Categories: Movies Tags: Cinema, Films, Frankenweenie, Free, IMAX, Movie News, Movie Posters, Movies, Posters, Tim Burton
‘Frankenweenie’ Weekend at Disney World Announced for September 28-30
In celebration of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie Frankenweenie, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton and opening October 5 in 3D, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting a variety of engaging experiences inspired by the new movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Alice in Wonderland. The fun takes place at Downtown Disney West Side Sept. 28 – 30, 2012.
Here’s a look at what’s in store for guests:
Special 3D screenings of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Alice in Wonderland, featuring a 3D extended preview of Frankenweenie, which debuts Oct. 5. Tickets may be purchased for $6. The fun takes place at AMC Downtown Disney 24. Show times:
- The Nightmare Before Christmas — 4:15 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Alice in Wonderland — 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
New Holland Pet Cemetery picture spot presented by HGTV will place guests in one of the key locations of Frankenweenie among tombstones of beloved turtles, rabbits, cats and of course, dogs. Located between AMC Downtown Disney 24 and Something Silver boutique, available 6-11 p.m.
The first-ever meet and greet with Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas at Walt Disney World Resort. Located between AMC Downtown Disney 24 and Harley Davidson, available 6-11 p.m.
Special merchandise inspired by Frankenweenie and The Nightmare Before Christmas will be available for purchase at D-Street boutique and mobile carts throughout Downtown Disney West Side. Special treats, such as Franken Fusion Lemonade and Frankenweenie hotdogs will be available near the New Holland Pet Cemetery picture spot.
‘Frankenweenie’ Early Screening in New York City on September 23
In conjunction with the New York International Children’s Film Festival, Walt Disney Studios will be offering a special pre-release screening of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie this Sunday, September 23 at 11 am at the IFC Center in New York City.
Tickets are $18 per adult, $14 per child/senior and $13 for IFC members, which is a bit on the pricey side, even for New York, but this will guarantee you the opportunity to see the film nearly two weeks in advance of its theatrical debut on October 5.
Tickets can be purchased online here and are expected to sell out well in advance. For more information, visit the event page.
Categories: Movies Tags: Cinema, Film News, Frankenweenie, Movie News, Movies, New York, New York City, NYC, Screenings, Tim Burton
New Disney Arrivals at Hot Topic for September 19, 2012 (33 Items)
New Hot Topic arrivals for September 19, 2012
Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at Hot Topic. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Hot Topic in another window.
Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability.
Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.
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Marvel Universe The Avengers V-Neck Girls T-Shirt Avengers assemble! This turquoise V-neck features Thor, Captain America, Iron Man & Hulk. 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Girls T-Shirt This fitted, slightly long, black tee has a front design reminiscent of Sally’s patchwork dress in The Nightmare Before Christmas . 50% cotton; 50% polyester Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Simply Meant To Be Girls T-Shirt Jack and Sally are simply meant to be on this fitted purple tee from The Nightmare Before Christmas . 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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Disney Phineas And Ferb Perry Girls T-Shirt Perry looks like he is planning to bring down another of Heinz Doofenschmirtz’s evil schemes. 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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Marvel Universe Venom Mask Embrace your inner evil alien symbiote because it’s time for some serious tongue action! Goody goody superheroes need not apply. Man-made materials Imported |
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Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Jack And Sally Girls T-Shirt This fitted black T-shirt features bold prints of Jack and Sally on the front and back. 50% cotton; 50% polyester Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Graffiti T-Shirt This white T-shirt features a graffiti style front screen design of Jack Skellington’s menacing face. 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in men’s sizes |
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Disney Tink Stars V-Neck Girls T-Shirt This crisp white V-neck features a black line drawing of a flirty Tinkerbell, leaving her signature trail of fairy dust. Accents of black glitter. 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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Disney Frankenweenie Spark Girls T-Shirt Plus Size This charcoal grey T-shirt features an image from the upcoming film Frankenweenie and the words Love at first spark inside a lime green heart. 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in junior sizes |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Sketch T-Shirt This white T-shirt features a full front screen design of a sketch of characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas . 100% cotton Wash cold; dry low Imported Listed in men’s sizes |
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‘Frankenweenie’ Featurette Delves Into Film with Cast and Crew
Walt Disney Studios has just released this rather lengthy featurette for its upcoming release of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, which debuts in theaters nationwide on October 5, 2012. Joining Burton for the featurette are cast members Charlie Tahan, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder and Martin Landau. Also featured from the creative team are executive producer Don Hahn, producer Allison Abbate, production designer Rick Heinrichs and puppet designer Joe Holman.
The featurette also includes quite a bit of behind-the-scenes footage including the voiceover work as well as shooting the actual sets and props. A small amount of new footage is also shared.
Also released online was this Time Warner Cable exclusive featuring some of the cast and crew along with some great behind-the-scenes footage including time lapse photography of creating the film.
Categories: Movies Tags: Cinema, Don Hahn, Films, Frankenweenie, Martin Short, Movie News, Movies, Tim Burton, Winona Ryder
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