Tim Burton
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Stepping away for a commercial break at MoMA...sensibilities. Instead of being taken to museums like MoMA as a child, the young Burton was left to comic books, horror films (especially those starring his idol, Vincent Price) and Japanese monster movies. His cartoons, with their... In this article: Tim Burton, Museum of Modern Art, Vincent Price, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Romeo and Juliet, Halloween, The Corpse Bride, California Institute of the Arts, and Mad Magazine |
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Film.com Movie Blog | October 14, 2009
Children's Book Adaptations That Failed
...Wonka is required by law to maintain a distance of 500 yards from schools and playgrounds. (How o how could Depp and Tim Burton get it so wrong?) Oh, and don't even get me started on Ron Howard's reading of Dr. Seuss in his How the Grinch...
In this article: Ron Howard, Robert Zemeckis, Grinch, Where the Wild Things Are, Johnny Depp, Spike Jonze, The Polar Express, Child, and Christmas Eve
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Wikipedia | September 28, 2009
Craig Thompson
His debut graphic novel was the semi-autobiographical Good-bye, Chunky Rice (1999), which was inspired by his move to Portland and "cute cartoony stuff" from his childhood such as the work of Jim Henson, Dr. Seuss, and Tim Burton. As a...
In this article: Craig Matthew Thompson, Blankets, Ignatz Awards, Harvey Award, Menomena, Islam, Eisner Awards, Dark Horse Comics, Grammy, and Portland
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Neatorama | February 16, 2009
Movie Trivia: Beetlejuice
...hard for Sylvia Sidney to play Juno the caseworker. She turned him down on multiple occasions, but finally said yes after some of the other stars (Michael Keaton in particular) confirmed. As an aside note, Sylvia Sidney's first husband was...
In this article: Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton, Sylvia Sidney, Warner Brothers, Jack Skellington, Michael McDowell, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Orion, and No Exit
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InRich Entertainment | October 15, 2009
Caravan of Thieves Put on Devilishly Delightful Performances
...if you're not paying attention. We have set breaks." If you're craving a visual, imagine a Tim Burton film or Dr. Seuss story; both are cited as sources of inspiration. They call an opportunity to work with Burton a "dream pairing"...
In this article: The Beatles, Rock music, Dr. Seuss, YouTube, Twitter, and Talking Heads
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Sleepy Hollow (film)
...designer Rich Heinrichs termed "colonial expression by way of Dr. Seuss". Burton took the idea of filming in Lime Tree Valley as it reminded him of Hudson Valley. Although most of the movie's settings were built, some of its scenes were...
In this article: Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, Scott Rudin, Kevin Yagher, New York City, Andrew Kevin Walker, and Francis Ford Coppola
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TV.com - News | November 20, 2008
Lights, Camera, Community: Grailwolf
...and The Middleman. Both shows have a similar sense of magical realism to them. Pushing Daisies is like a Tim Burton film that's been rewritten by Dr. Seuss. The comedy is great, the drama is poignant, and the pies look delicious. Watch...
In this article: Tv.com, Joss Whedon, The Middleman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Dollhouse, and Pushing Daisies
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JoshSpear.com | July 27, 2009
The Art of Tim Burton
The Art of Tim Burton Just as the imagery in his films haunts your dreams, the art of Tim Burton manages to get under skin while remaining perfectly still. While many of the pieces carry the Dr. Seuss meets Brothers Quay depictions we would...
In this article: Dr. Seuss, Joker, and Cesar Romero
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Timothy Walter "Tim" Burton (born August 25, 1958) is a Golden Globe Award-winning American film director, producer, writer and artist. He is famed for his dark and quirky films, such as Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which he co-wrote and produced. He is also famous for directing blockbusters including Batman and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Since directing his first feature (Pee-wee's Big Adventure) in 1985, he has gone on to direct and produce numerous films, many of which have won Academy Awards. He frequently works with close friend Johnny Depp, musician Danny Elfman and partner Helena Bonham Carter.
Burton's most recent film was 2007's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. His upcoming projects include the animated sci-fi fantasy 9, due for release September 9, 2009 and Alice in Wonderland, due for release March 10, 2010.
- Name At Birth:
- Timothy Walter Burton
- Birth Date:
- August 25, 1958
- Birthplace:
- Burbank, California, U.S.
- Spouse:
- Lena Gieseke (1989–1991)
- Domestic Partner:
- Occupation:
- Director, Producer, Writer
- Years Active:
- 1971–present
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