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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

It's that time again!!! Halloween is just around the corner and rolling out on the shelves are the new 2009 NMBC merchandise!. This year was also a big year for Tim Burton and Nightmare fans enjoyed "Coraline" and "9" while we wait in gleeful anticipation for the new "Alice in Wonderland"

What's new for this year? I absolutely adore the new Disney Store Nightmare Before Christmas Snack Collection, especially the snack dish! I haven't yet been to Claire's to see what new earrings and necklace goodies they have this year. Planning a trip this weekend to scope out the new stuff. We have decided that watching the DVD the night before Halloween is going to be our new family tradition.


Check out the link list below for some of the best Nightmare Before Christmas websites featuring news, information and some just plain fun.

Click below for very cool Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise at already great low prices year round! Keep an eye out for the new 2009 line in September! Also, Don't forget to shop Hot Topic, FYE, and Claire's too for all the newest merchandise. 

The Nightmare Before Christmas Trivia Facts 

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The teaser trailer tells us that the film was originally intended to by released under the Walt Disney Pictures banner, playing the movie heavily as the next generation of filmmaking following in the proud tradition of Walt Disney. By the time the theatrical trailer was released, the release label had changed to Touchstone Pictures, an alternate designation of the Walt Disney Studios. Michael Eisner, the then CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, found the film to be 'too dark for kids' and had it moved to their Touchstone Picture banner. In October 2006, the film was re-released in 3-D under the Walt Disney Pictures banner.

In the Italian version, Jack is voiced over by Renato Zero.

In the German version, Sally was dubbed by Nina Hagen

In the song, "This is Halloween," the lyrics "... tender lumplings everywhere..." refers to "Tender Lumplings," a song done by composer Danny Elfman when he was with Oingo Boingo.

Behemoth is based on B-movie actor/Swedish wrestler Tor Johnson.

Jack makes his first lengthy appearance in Beetle Juice (1988) on top of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton)'s carousel hat towards the end when Beetlejuice rises out of the floor, after summoned by Lydia (Winona Ryder). Although this was Jack's longer appearance, he actually first appeared in Tim Burton's "Vincent" (1982), in minute 4:45, even if it is a very brief appearance.

The cat from Tim Burton's first film, Vincent (1982) is present in the beginning of the film. It's the cat that jumps onto the garbage can.

Patrick Stewart did the original introduction for the movie, which can be heard on the film's soundtrack.

Tim Burton has said the original poem was inspired after seeing Halloween merchandise display in a store being taken down and replaced by a Christmas display. The juxtaposition of ghouls and goblins with Santa and his reindeer sparked his imagination.

The snake seen in the movie, is the Saturn Sandworm from Beetle Juice (1988).

Two items were invented to facilitate the filming of the movie: One was a "light alarm" which would warn the animators if any of the stage lights failed to come on. The other was a system that enabled a puppeteer to seamlessly switch to a replacement puppet if a puppet broke during a shot. Prior to this, either situation, a light failing to come on or a puppet breaking would destroy a shot.

An excerpt from the Batman (1989) theme can be heard when the search-lights are looking for Jack.

Two toys that Jack delivers reference Batman Returns (1992), the film Tim Burton had directing commitments towards at the time. One is an evil duck on wheels, which is the vehicle that Penguin drives. The other is an evil cat doll, which has the same head as the mascot for Shreck's corporation.

This was the first movie to ever be fully animated using the stop-motion technique that was favored by Tim Burton for special effects in some of his other movies for its surreal quality. The animators received Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects as a result, but lost to ILM who created the dinosaurs for Jurassic Park (1993)

Tim Burton had hoped to direct, but placed Henry Selick in the director's chair instead as Burton was busy working on Batman Returns (1992).

In the original Poem Written by Tim Burton the only characters that existed were Jack, Zero and Santa. All the other characters were made up for the movies, although he describes some of the presents which were given out including in some cases the names of the children.

Oogie Boogie is inspired by Cab Calloway, who provided character voices and musical numbers for several Fleischer Bros. cartoons; he and Santas Claus quote dialog from the Betty Boop short "The Old Man of the Mountain", when Santa asks,(quoting Betty's line) "What are you going to do now?", and Oogie returns Calloway's(as the Old Man) "Goin' do the best I can..."

Danny Elfman did the singing voice for Jack because Chris Sarandon said he did not have a good singing voice.

It took a group of around 100 people three years to complete this movie. For one second of film, up to 22 stop-motion moves had to be made.

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Nightmare Before Christmas Merchandise 

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We loved the movie and over ten years later we are still loving the character collectibles! In stock now: Jack hoop earrings, Jack Skellington Christmas stocking and look for the new 2009 merchandise to show up in early October.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)

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Sally Nightmare Before Xmas Costume - Adult Costume

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Halloween Costumes for the Jack Skellington fans! 

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The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Adult Halloween Costume (Standard One-Size)

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Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Classic Adult Costume M (38-40)

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All About Director Tim Burton 

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Timothy William "Tim" Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American film director, producer, writer and artist. He is famed for his dark and quirky films, such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which he co-wrote and produced. He is also famous for being the director of several blockbusters including Batman, Batman Returns, Sleepy Hollow, Planet of the Apes, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Since directing his first feature (Pee-wees 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.

Burtons most recent film was 2007's Category: Sweeney Todd - : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (film)|Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. His most recent production is the Shane Acker animated sci-fi fantasy 9, a co-production with Timur Bekmambetov. His next film Alice in Wonderland is due for release March 10, 2010.

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Nightmare Before Christmas Collectibles 

For the very serious collector, pick up a few of these fine collectables to add to your collection.

NBX Jack and Sally on Spiral Hill Action Figures

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NBX Jack and Sally on Spiral Hill Action Figures


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The supreme and most romantic moment of The Nightmare Before Christmas is captured beautifully in this heart-wrenching boxed set. Jack Skellington and Sally are shown here in loving detail, atop an amazing Spiral Hill base. Both lovebirds peg to the base to recreate and display their everlasting love for one another in your room! How can you resist? Measures 14-inches tall x 8-inches wide x 4 1/2-inches deep.



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Toast your love or your favorite film with these elegant champagne flutes. The classy 2-pack features movie-true artwork of Jack Skellington and Sally on smoke-colored glass. The opposite side of each flute displays the Nightmare Before Christmas logo. The glasses are 10-inches tall, 2-inches in diameter, with a base of 2 3/4-inches in diameter. Keep this fine glassware for yourself or give it to someone you know will appreciate it. The choice is yours!






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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Village Town Collection


Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Village Town Collectible Will Make You Scream with Delight! Exclusive Collection! - If you believe life's no fun without a good scare, then you'll be right at home with the first-ever Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Village Town collection. Jack Skellington and all his extraordinary friends will be there to greet you starting with Issue One featuring Jack Skellington's House and a FREE Jack figurine. Soon you'll be able to enjoy the thrill of Issue Two, Dr. Finkelstein's Lab, which includes FREE Dr. Finkelstein and Sally figurines. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡This limited-edition Hawthorne Village exclusive first invites you to re-live the story of how Jack tries to bring the joy of Christmas to his hometown. Each devilishly detailed and hand-painted village building in your collection really lights up with ghoulishly glowing colors and is made complete with your FREE figurines and accessories inspired by the twisted holiday classic. Enjoy your own wickedly unique village decorations, inspired by the genius of Tim Burton! Strong demand is expected. Order now.Fine collectibles, not intended for children.



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    By the way, email me if anyone knows where I can find them in his size. This is an addition to the previous blurb. rabybaby123@yahoo.com Thank you
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    BrandiK BrandiK Dec 26, 2008 @ 1:45 am
    My son is 3 years old. His birthday is in August. He wears a size 8 perfect, a 9 to let his foot grow into it. They measure 7-8 inches in length. He is a toddler. Anyway, he watches Nightmare Before Christmas about 3 times a day! He loves the movie! My 15 year old got some Jack Skellington slippers for Christmas, a size 7-8 in womens (11 inches long). He wants to wear them! They are way too big for him. Why do they not make these in smaller childrens sizes? He loves the movie and characters. It isn't fair.
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    Great Lens. Thank you for your visit to my lens. I've not seen The Nightmare Before Christmas in years. My children are all grown up now. :)
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