They are roughly two parallel streams of film making — developing traditional technology and using modern digital methods.
The first one is represented by stop motion animation, which is one of the hottest areas of movie production and Tim Burton was born to lead that genre noted for its ability to present vibrant and extraordinary visuals.
In addition to his upcoming stop motion animated feature-length retelling of his 1984 short Frankenweenie, it was confirmed that the next thing on the stop-motion docket, the animated version of The Addams Family would be also directed by Tim Burton!
If you're not familiar with the original Frankenweenie short here's a synopsis:
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. A stop motion animated film, Frankenweenie, filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. In Tim Burton's Frankenweenie young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
The first trailer for Frankenweenie, scheduled for release on October 5th, 2012, which has sneaked out of the gate, will tickle your fancy as well:
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