The Nightmares before Christmas is a cult classic Claymation film that has gained such a following that its wares are still on sale on shelves at Christmas and in some places all year round. The film receives annual screenings, its characters and theme take over The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland over the holidays and its composer Danny Elfman occasionally returns to voice Jack Skellington in sold out concerts. The film is a phenomenon and its popularity is endless, even 29 years later.
This leaves some wondering if a sequel and director of the film has ever been considered Henry Selick confirms that it was presented to him and the writer Tim Burton several times.
During the promotion of the upcoming Netflix Wendell & Wild, Selick appeared in a conversation with Collider at the Toronto International Film Festival, where he discussed whether he is Nightmares before Christmas creator Tim Burton was never contacted for a sequel to the 1993 stop-motion film.
In the conversation, Selick shared that “a sequel has come out several times”, but “initially they always said, ‘But it has to be in CG.’ And that was a no start for me, it certainly was for Tim Burton.
One idea was discarded during the discussion at TIFF and Selick seemed to like it, saying:
“The idea of a short has never come up in the past… I think Tim might be open to a short. It should be so refreshing… a new take to justify making a sequel, but a short makes good sense. ”Selick continued, expanding ideas for a Halloween or Christmas special, or“ a short about Zero. .. his point of view of the world or a day in his life. I think it is a fantastic idea. And doable. I foresee that Tim will be back [it] then.”
The fact that Disney didn’t just throw all of its money on Selick and Burton by asking for another stop-motion Nightmares before Christmas the movie is simply stunning to me. But the idea of a Zero short film sounds even more feasible. Make it happen, Disney!
via: Gizmodo
by Jessica Fisher
Source: Geek Tyrant
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