Tim Burton is a director who never goes out of style. He has legendary works to his credit such as’ Batman ‘,’ Bitelchus’, ‘Eduardo Scissorhands’,’ Sleepy Hollow ‘(of which Paramount is in charge of a remake),’ Sweeney Todd, the evil barber of the street fleet ‘or’ The Corpse Bride ‘, among many others. He is currently in charge of “Wednesday”, the new Netflix series which will focus on the Wednesday character of “The Addams Family”, played by Jenna Ortega. Given this incredible trajectory, José Luis Martínez-Almedia, mayor of the Spanish capital, will appoint Tim Burton as Madrid’s first ambassadoraccording to El Español.
Recently established, the title was incorporated in the regulation of honorary awards of the City Council in the reform approved last April, with the aim of “distinguish people who have distinguished themselves for their activities or services abroad for the benefit of the city of Madrid”. Under the new rule, only a maximum of three Ambassadorial titles could be awarded each year, which would be awarded with a solemn act.
According to sources close to the Municipality, the appointment of Tim Burton, “artist of stature and world fame”as Ambassador of the capital “strengthens the image of Madrid” as well as “distinguishes the great director”. “Tim Burton is famous for the gothic aesthetic of his films”is approx “a visual genius unparalleled among the directors of his generation”with a lot of capacity “bring teenagers and young people from all over the world to the cinema”This was declared by the sources of the consistory.
The world of Tim Burton, on display
In conjunction with the appointment, Madrid will also host an exhibition on Tim Burton’s art and work throughout his career. It will be an immersive museum exhibition that aims to pay homage to the director’s legacy. “After a life of overflowing creativity, Burton arrives to exhibit his visual work in Madrid, an equally creative city, the art capital of the world, his first passion”underlined the municipal delegate for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Andrea Levy, in statements to the press. “It will be the first time that a retrospective of his graphic work can be visited in Europe”. The show will be staged at the Espacio Ibercaja Delicias, which is already hosting adaptations of his work with musicals such as “The Adams Family” or “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, with Edu Soto. With no confirmed opening dates, the champion could see the light after this summer.
Source: E Cartelera
