As part of our Thankful Week here at MTV News, we've selected the top five folks in entertainment for whom we're most thankful. Tim Burton is high on our list (check out the story here), due in large part to the overwhelming success of "Alice in Wonderland" and his 20-plus innovative years in the biz. Lucky for us, we chatted with the man himself recently about all things "Alice," and got a few quick updates on four of his upcoming projects: "Dark Shadows," "Frankenweenie," "The Addams Family" and "Maleficent." Read More...
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Tim Burton Talks 'Dark Shadows,' 'Frankenweenie,' 'Maleficent' And 'The Addams Family'!
Posted 11/23/10 11:31 am EST by Kara Warner in Interviews, News
'John Carter Of Mars,' Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' Have Official Release Dates!
Posted 8/10/10 2:07 pm EST by Adam Rosenberg in News
Do you hear that sound? It's a million fanpeople crying out for joy at the fact that Disney has revealed the official release dates for a pair of particularly long-awaited projects. First we've got "John Carter of Mars," adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic sci-fi series. This is something that has been percolating since the '30s if you can believe it, when Disney approached the then-living author with the idea of producing an animated film based on his book.
That obviously didn't pan out; a number have attempts have been made since then, but it's finally happening. "Carter" just wrapped and is now set for a June 8, 2012 release. The movie was directed by Andrew Stanton with a screenplay from Michael Chabon; Taylor Kitsch has the title role.
Also confirmed is Tim Burton's long-awaited "Frankenweenie," which is based on a comedy horror short that the filmmaker made during his college days. The original story follows a man who brings his dead dog back to life, presumably with no help from Fred Gwynne. A March 9, 2012 release is nailed down for that one.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on Guillermo Del Toro, "The A-Team," "JLA," "Dark Knight," and more.
- Guillermo Del Toro is a "Hater." Acclaimed director to tackle film about a society in fear of sudden random violence from otherwise normal people. (JoBlo)
- I pity the fool! John Singleton to direct "The A-Team"? (Latino Review)
- Nic Cage is all "Knowing." Had proof last week that he would star in Alex Proyas film about a man who unearths a time capsule which contains startling predictions. (Variety)
- "We're going to do that real low-budget," Tim Burton says of plans to remake "Frankenweenie." (Sci-Fi Wire)
- "Justice League of America" now called "American Heroes"? (/film)
With news on "Wolverine," "Wall-E," Tim Burton, Jackie Chan, and more in our links of the day, now would be a bad time to have a case of the Mondays. Read about those and more below.
- Some people ask why. Upcoming prequel director Gavin Hood says why not to Wolverine. (Superhero Hype)
- Jackie Chan not so different after all. Hates "Rush Hour" series just like the rest of us. (Yahoo)
- Tim Burton to direct Frankenweenie feature film? (Slashfilm)
- New "Wall-E" teaser hits the web. It's in French, with English version coming tomorrow. (Allocine)
- Rule Britannia Redux: Peter Morgan developing sequel to "The Queen," which will focus on Blair's relationships with Presidents Clinton and Bush. (Variety)
- Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas set to break "The Code," in caper drama. (Variety)
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