Everything You Need to Know About Frankenweenie Movie (2012): Jan. 2, 2013 - changed the US DVD release date from January 29, 2013 to January 8, 2013 - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
Who's Involved:
Tim Burton, Winona Ryder, Christopher Lee, Robert Capron, John August, Martin Landau, Don Hahn, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Conchata Ferrell, Allison Abbate, Atticus Shaffer
PG Parental Guidance Suggested MPA
Rating Reason: thematic elements, scary images and action
Runtime: 1 hr, 27 m
Language: English
Plot: What's the story about?
From creative genius Tim Burton comes Frankenweenie, a 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.
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Who stars in Frankenweenie: Cast List
Who's making Frankenweenie: Crew List
A look at the Frankenweenie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tim Burton last directed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Dumbo. The film's writer John August last wrote Aladdin and Dark Shadows.
Producers
Allison Abbate
Tim Burton
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Production: What we know about Frankenweenie?
Key Facts
- Based on Tim Burton's 1984 short film. A stop-motion animated film, Frankenweenie was filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.
Filming Timeline
- 2012 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2010 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2009 - January: The film was set to Development status.
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Post-Production status.
Frankenweenie DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Frankenweenie was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 .
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