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What's this? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas returns to theatres in 3-D!
October 20th: Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D
The Nightmare Before Christmas Special Edition DVD
Starring
Chris Sarandon - Jack Skellington's speaking voice
Danny Elfman - Jack Skellington's singing voice, and Barrel
Catherine O'Hara - Sally Ragdoll and Shock
Glen Shadix - The Mayor of Halloween Town
Paul Reubens - Lock
Ed Ivory - Santa
Ken Page - Oogie Boogie
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition)
This Special Edition DVD of the movie includes great bonus features like extra scenes, and the making of the film, from creating the puppets to Danny Elfman's unforgettable music. Also included are Tim Burton's first two short films, "Vincent" is s a poetic stop-motion animation tribute to Vincent Price, narrated by the legendary macabre movie star himself. "Frankenweenie" is about a boy who brings his dog back to life after an accident.
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Tim Burton
Early in his career as a Disney animator, Tim Burton wrote a short story poem three pages long and also drew up the original characters. Burton's poem only featured Jack, his ghostly dog Zero, and Santa Claus. The project was never produced until Tim Burton struck a deal with Disney after his success as a director.It took seven years to make The Nightmare Before Christmas.
With Tim busy directing other movies like Batman Returns, the directing chores were given to animator Henry Selick, who would next do the stop-motion animated version of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. Nightmare Before Christmas was the first stop-motion animated film that went beyond fixed camera work and utilized more cinematic approaches.
Also by Tim Burton
The stop-motion animated film The Corpse Bride featuring the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Danny Elfman as Bone Jangles.
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Widescreen Edition)
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Nightmare Before Christmas - Original Soundtrack - Music by Danny Elfman
The songs Danny would write would have Dr. Seuss-like lyrics, with catchy rhymes and Danny's great sense of rhythm and melody. He became so enamoured with Jack Skellington that he insisted on performing the character's singing voice, and many fans agree Danny Elfman is the soul of the Pumpkin King.
Behind the scenes there had been some disagreement that led to Tim deciding not to work with Elfman on his next film Ed Wood, resulting in Danny being even more upset with Tim. But Burton soon regretted it and invited the composer to meet privately. They immediately made-up, began discussing their next film Mars Attacks, and have remained the best of friends and creative partners ever since. Recently Danny wrote music and songs for Tim's films The Corpse Bride and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Score and songs from the film, featuring songs like "This Is Halloween", "What's This", "Jack's Lament", "Oogie Boogie's Song", "Sally's Song", and "Kidnap the Sandy Claws". The end also features an interesting narrative by Patrick Stuart about Jack and Sally's future.
New Bonus Disc! Due on October 24th, the soundtrack is now a 2 disc set with a 3-D cover and a bonus disc containing Danny's original demos for "This is Halloween", "Oogie Boogie's Song", and "Kidnap the Sandy Claws". Plus, tribute cover songs by Marilyn Manson, Fiona Apple, and others.
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Marilyn Manson's Cover of "This is Halloween"
Nightmare Before Christmas Video Games
Video games inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas were released in 2005.
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (Playstation 2)
Playstation 2 version.
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/28/2009)
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King
Gameboy Advance.
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/28/2009)
Nightmare Before Christmas Shirts
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Nightmare Before Christmas Toys
Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas Figurine Figure set
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Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas Jack & Sally Plush Set
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NBX 2004 Lifesize Jack Plush 6'
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Jack Skellington and Sally Costumes
Jack Skellington Licensed Mask
A great way to greet trick-or-treaters!
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Deluxe Scary Jack Skellington Costume
Jacket and the Pumpkin King's bat bowtie.
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Nightmare Before Christmas Collectibles
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Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: P/V/G (Piano Vocal Series)
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Nightmare Before Christmas, The
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Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas (Manga)
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More Halloween and Tim Burton
Official SiteHalloween Shop
Costumes, decorations, and more!
dannyelfman.info - a site by Danny Elfman fans
Bio, movies, cds, Oingo Boingo, and fan forum.
Little Demons
Imagine if Danny Elfman had written more songs like those in Nightmare Before Christmas, only with a much more twisted narrative. Want to hear them? You can!
Danny Elfman on Squidoo
More news, reviews and previews about Danny Elfman.
The Tim Burton Collective
Tim Burton fan community.
