In the ’90s, Tim Burton revitalized the world of stop-motion animated films with “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” followed by “Corpse Bride” and “Frankenweenie.” Earlier still, one of his initial short films as a young animator at Disney was the stop-motion film “Vincent,” about an enthusiastic boy who idolized Vincent Price. Fast forward to today, the first chapter of “Wednesday” season two introduces Burton’s first new stop-motion production in over a decade, featuring a 90-second short within that episode. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, this project took an impressive eight months to finish. Mackinnon & Saunders, the same team behind “Corpse Bride,” collaborated once more with Burton, crafting puppets and miniature sets for this production.
In simpler words,” – The short film by Burton recounts the story (using flashbacks) about a student from Nevermore Academy who replaces his heart with a clockwork one, much like the character in “Vincent“. The producers of Wednesday said they came up with the stop-motion segment themselves and not Burton. Originally, it was a regular voiceover live-action flashback. But since Burton was directing, they wanted something that reflected his style more. Luckily, Tim Burton agreed to go back to his roots for this part of the episode. Here’s what he shared:
I really enjoyed that show. It was unique because it allowed us to experiment with different ideas, which was particularly meaningful for me. In fact, I even took it back to basics and created the puppet myself. This reminded me of my earlier work on “Vincent,” as we aimed to recapture the initial essence of my career. I found myself constantly correcting the animators, saying things like “It’s too good” or “The animation is too slick.” I wanted to pretend that I was back in my student days and approach it as I did when I first started, with a more raw and authentic style.
As a cinephile, I ponder if Tim Burton’s latest project signals a resurgence of his affinity for stop-motion animation. However, after witnessing the grueling 12-month production process of a mere 90-second sequence, I’m inclined to believe it might not be a full-blown comeback just yet. Yet, considering the enduring popularity of his masterpiece, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” one could argue that the investment of time and resources is justified. In the interim, movie enthusiasts can savor Burton’s revival of stop-motion in the second season of “Wednesday,” now available on Netflix for your viewing pleasure.
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2025-08-12 00:33