Frankenweenie

Director: Tim Burton
Writer: John August
Cast: Martin Short, Winona Ryder
Language: English, French
Theatrical Release Date: Fri Dec 07 00:00:00 EST 2012
Awards: 2013 Academy Awards Animated Feature
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Synopsis: From creative genius Tim Burton ("Alice in Wonderland," "The Nightmare Before Christmas") comes "Frankenweenie," 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" will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. [Synopsis courtesy of Disney]

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