Interview conducted by Tom Stockman July 16th, 2014
A native St. Louisan, Brad Schiff serves as the animation supervisor at Laika Studios, the award-winning company behind “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” and the upcoming “The Boxtrolls.” Before making his creative contributions to Laika’s films, Brad cut his teeth on a number of popular American television series, including MTV’s “Celebrity Deathmatch,” “The PJs,” and “Gary & Mike.” In 2001, Brad brought home a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for his work on “Gary & Mike.” Brad’s commercial-directing clients have included the NFL on Fox, Nintendo, and Samsung. In 2004, Brad worked as an animator on Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride,” the first of what has turned out to be a series of Academy Award-nominated features that includes Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Although Brad’s busy schedule only allows a hometown visit once a year or so, when in St. Louis...
A native St. Louisan, Brad Schiff serves as the animation supervisor at Laika Studios, the award-winning company behind “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” and the upcoming “The Boxtrolls.” Before making his creative contributions to Laika’s films, Brad cut his teeth on a number of popular American television series, including MTV’s “Celebrity Deathmatch,” “The PJs,” and “Gary & Mike.” In 2001, Brad brought home a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for his work on “Gary & Mike.” Brad’s commercial-directing clients have included the NFL on Fox, Nintendo, and Samsung. In 2004, Brad worked as an animator on Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride,” the first of what has turned out to be a series of Academy Award-nominated features that includes Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Although Brad’s busy schedule only allows a hometown visit once a year or so, when in St. Louis...
- 7/28/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Most of ComicMix’s readers know that Tim Burton made his live action Frankenweenie short (starring Barret Oliver, Shelley Duvall, and Daniel Stern) while at Disney and was too quirky for the Mouse House so left to carve out a career of his own. The short was visually stylish, creepy, and filled with affection for the horror films of his youth. Since then, he has created his own brand of horror (Edward Sciossorhands, Legend of Sleepy Hollow) and has reinterpreted classic works (Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows, Planet of the Apes) with varying success.
Last fall he finally released a feature-length version of Frankenweenie and while it underperformed at the box office, it is a creatively satisfying effort, and a great family feature. This can now run with The Nightmare Before Christmas as annual Halloween viewing for which I am grateful.
As with most great tales, this is a love story.
Last fall he finally released a feature-length version of Frankenweenie and while it underperformed at the box office, it is a creatively satisfying effort, and a great family feature. This can now run with The Nightmare Before Christmas as annual Halloween viewing for which I am grateful.
As with most great tales, this is a love story.
- 1/9/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Film sets are chaotic places. Even on the best run, even during a take, there’s a sense that all hell could break loose any second.
Indeed, if it weren’t for the ever-vigilant Ad department, on most sets it probably would. Which is why the sense of quiet calm that hangs over this corner of 3 Mills Studios in East London is so odd. Even eerie. Because while everyone clearly has purpose, and no one seems to be slacking, that ever-present sense of panic isn’t… present.
“One of the things that he always said was that he really wanted to realise this fully, and animated. So this is kind of a little bit like his dream come true, and you will see his imprint over every frame” The ‘he’ being described by producer Allison Abbate, is of course, the film’s director, Tim Burton. She’s giving HeyUGuys a...
Indeed, if it weren’t for the ever-vigilant Ad department, on most sets it probably would. Which is why the sense of quiet calm that hangs over this corner of 3 Mills Studios in East London is so odd. Even eerie. Because while everyone clearly has purpose, and no one seems to be slacking, that ever-present sense of panic isn’t… present.
“One of the things that he always said was that he really wanted to realise this fully, and animated. So this is kind of a little bit like his dream come true, and you will see his imprint over every frame” The ‘he’ being described by producer Allison Abbate, is of course, the film’s director, Tim Burton. She’s giving HeyUGuys a...
- 10/18/2012
- by Ben Mortimer
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Hey kids, Melissa here with some exciting news. This week I made the journey to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA to sit down with Tim Burton and the cast of Frankenweenie.
Stay tuned, because starting next week I will be posting roundtables with Tim Burton (Director), Winona Ryder (voice of “Elsa van Helsing”.), Martin Landau (voice of “Mr. Rzykruski”.), Martin Short (voice of “Mr. Frankenstein”.), Catherine O’Hara (voice of “Mrs. Frankenstein”.), Atticus Shaffer (voice of “Edgar ’E.’ Gore” ), Charlie Tahan (voice of “Victor”), Don Hahn (Executive Producer), John August (Writer), Allison Abbate (Producer) & Trey Thomas (Animation Supervisor). That’s a whole lot of Frankenweenie talk!
Did you know that this is the third time Winona Ryder and Tim Burton have worked together? Their first film was Beetlejuice, followed by Edward Scissorhands. It has been 21 years since the two worked together.
Tim Burton’s original short Frankenweenie was made in 1984. This...
Stay tuned, because starting next week I will be posting roundtables with Tim Burton (Director), Winona Ryder (voice of “Elsa van Helsing”.), Martin Landau (voice of “Mr. Rzykruski”.), Martin Short (voice of “Mr. Frankenstein”.), Catherine O’Hara (voice of “Mrs. Frankenstein”.), Atticus Shaffer (voice of “Edgar ’E.’ Gore” ), Charlie Tahan (voice of “Victor”), Don Hahn (Executive Producer), John August (Writer), Allison Abbate (Producer) & Trey Thomas (Animation Supervisor). That’s a whole lot of Frankenweenie talk!
Did you know that this is the third time Winona Ryder and Tim Burton have worked together? Their first film was Beetlejuice, followed by Edward Scissorhands. It has been 21 years since the two worked together.
Tim Burton’s original short Frankenweenie was made in 1984. This...
- 9/28/2012
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We have a brand new clip from Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie!
Frankenweenie is Tim Burton’s second feature-length stop-motion film as a director, the first being 2005′s Corpse Bride. It’s interesting that Mr. Burton started off in animation, and while some of his films have mixed animation with live action (Beetlejuice), he didn’t return to the form as a director until 20 years after making the original Frankenweenie, an animated short, in 1984. Some of you may be thinking that I’m forgetting about The Nightmare Before Christmas in 1993, probably his most well-known animated film, but he is actually only credited as a producer and for “story” and “characters” on that film, with Henry Selick receiving “directed by” credits (even though Tim Burton’s name is above the title on all of the film’s posters: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”). This is probably another instance of the...
Frankenweenie is Tim Burton’s second feature-length stop-motion film as a director, the first being 2005′s Corpse Bride. It’s interesting that Mr. Burton started off in animation, and while some of his films have mixed animation with live action (Beetlejuice), he didn’t return to the form as a director until 20 years after making the original Frankenweenie, an animated short, in 1984. Some of you may be thinking that I’m forgetting about The Nightmare Before Christmas in 1993, probably his most well-known animated film, but he is actually only credited as a producer and for “story” and “characters” on that film, with Henry Selick receiving “directed by” credits (even though Tim Burton’s name is above the title on all of the film’s posters: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”). This is probably another instance of the...
- 9/13/2012
- by Alvin
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Frankenweenie is set to rise up from its earthly grave in less than a month on October 5th, which gives you just enough time to ramp up whatever your level of excitement may be by checking out this rather cool set of interactive 360 degree tours of Tim Burton's stop motion set. One is with producer Allison Abbate, one is with Animation Director Trey Thomas, and a third (yet-unavailable) tour all await you on the official website. Click through, take a look around, then strike back...
- 9/11/2012
- by Alejandro Stepenberg
- JoBlo.com
From creative guru Tim Burton comes the upcoming stop-motion animated, 3D film Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.
Disney and Cineplex invite you to delve into the stop-motion animation process with an exclusive interactive 360° tour of the sets of Frankenweenie. In Tour #2, Animation Director Trey Thomas takes us to the town of New Holland amidst the annual Dutch Day celebration where you can scroll, point, and click to explore and discover new content in this in-depth experience.
Check it out now!
Disney and Cineplex invite you to delve into the stop-motion animation process with an exclusive interactive 360° tour of the sets of Frankenweenie. In Tour #2, Animation Director Trey Thomas takes us to the town of New Holland amidst the annual Dutch Day celebration where you can scroll, point, and click to explore and discover new content in this in-depth experience.
Check it out now!
- 8/28/2012
- by Emma Badame
- Cineplex
It’s a typical story of boy-loses-dog, boy-brings-dog-back-to-life in Tim Burton’s stop-motion animation film, Frankenweenie.
Burton might be busy with that vampire flick, but he’s bringing another blast from the past to the big screen with Frankenweenie, the animated story that Disney originally tossed in the trash can about thirty years ago because they thought the film was too scary for family audiences. Of course, that was before Burton proved that just about everything he touches turns to gold.
Now, with his reputation at the box office solidified, he’s bringing his pet project to life (gotta love those puns). If the animation looks familiar, it might be because Trey Thomas, the animation director, also had a hand in Burton’s Corpse Bride.
This is only the first trailer so there might be some chills and thrills headed our away but I’m having a hard time with...
Burton might be busy with that vampire flick, but he’s bringing another blast from the past to the big screen with Frankenweenie, the animated story that Disney originally tossed in the trash can about thirty years ago because they thought the film was too scary for family audiences. Of course, that was before Burton proved that just about everything he touches turns to gold.
Now, with his reputation at the box office solidified, he’s bringing his pet project to life (gotta love those puns). If the animation looks familiar, it might be because Trey Thomas, the animation director, also had a hand in Burton’s Corpse Bride.
This is only the first trailer so there might be some chills and thrills headed our away but I’m having a hard time with...
- 3/2/2012
- by Marty Shaw
- Movie Cultists
Come on! You know we've all done it and were happy to do so. Sometimes you just can't resist. You just can't ignore it or it'll be poking around all day looking for attention. True, it can be messy but it only takes a second to wipe off your hands when you're done.
The L.A. Times recently interviewed Trey Thomas, Frankenweenie's animation director and debuted a brand new still. "You'd think black-and-white would be forgiving because it's just shades of gray. But it isn't. It shows every little flaw," says Thomas speaking at his East London office about the movie's monochrome aesthetic.
The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), Catherine O’Hara (Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Martin Short (Mars Attacks!), and Martin Landau (Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Look for...
The L.A. Times recently interviewed Trey Thomas, Frankenweenie's animation director and debuted a brand new still. "You'd think black-and-white would be forgiving because it's just shades of gray. But it isn't. It shows every little flaw," says Thomas speaking at his East London office about the movie's monochrome aesthetic.
The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), Catherine O’Hara (Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Martin Short (Mars Attacks!), and Martin Landau (Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow), along with Charlie Tahan and Atticus Shaffer.
Look for...
- 1/17/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
I'm a huge fan of stop-motion animation, which is why I'm a little too excited for Tim Burton's Frankenweenie, his feature film adaptation of his 1984 short that follows young Victor whom conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. But after witnessing the cinematic abortion known as Corpse Bride, I'm incredible nervous that Burton will continue down the same path that George Lucas followed with Star Wars. While Lucas can't help but abuse CGI, Burton can't help but to tweak the stop-motion so it's appearance is smooth and clean. The La Times shared a new image and a very concerning quote: "You'd think black-and-white would be forgiving because it's just shades of gray. But it isn't. It shows every little flaw," said Trey Thomas, Frankenweenie's animation director, speaking at his East London office about the movie's monochrome aesthetic.
- 1/17/2012
- bloody-disgusting.com
A feature-length expansion of Tim Burton's own original film, Frankenweenie follows the attempt of an oddball child named Victor to reanimate his beloved dog Sparky and the aftermath his success. As far as interesting behind-the-scenes-side-notes go, Frankenweenie's animation director Trey Thomas recently revealed that "about 200 puppets were crafted for the film - including 16 Sparkys (eight dead, eight alive), 14 Victors, and new oddball creations E (short for Edgar) and Weird...
- 1/16/2012
- by Alejandro Stepenberg
- JoBlo.com
No surprise there. It goes without saying that James Cameron's sci-fi spectacle Avatar has the potential to clean house at the 8th Annual Ves Awards for its breath taking visuals by the acclaimed Weta Digital. Cameron will also be picking up a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. In the outstanding animated feature category, the nominees include Up, 9, Coraline, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
The official press release is as followed:
3-D Films Dominate With Most Noms as Avatar grabs 11, Coraline 4, and Visual Effects Company Weta Digital Snags Most Company Noms with 9
Los Angeles, January 19, 2010 - The Visual Effects Society (Ves) today announced the nominees for the 8th Annual Ves Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in over twenty categories of film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Nominees were chosen Saturday, January 16, 2010, by numerous blue ribbon panels of Ves members who...
The official press release is as followed:
3-D Films Dominate With Most Noms as Avatar grabs 11, Coraline 4, and Visual Effects Company Weta Digital Snags Most Company Noms with 9
Los Angeles, January 19, 2010 - The Visual Effects Society (Ves) today announced the nominees for the 8th Annual Ves Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in over twenty categories of film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Nominees were chosen Saturday, January 16, 2010, by numerous blue ribbon panels of Ves members who...
- 1/22/2010
- Screen Anarchy
James Cameron's "Avatar" led the list of nominations announced Monday by the Visual Effects Society, scooping up 11.
The animated "Coraline," another movie released in 3D, followed with four nominations.
New Zealand-based Weta Digital, which worked on "Avatar," led the company noms with nine.
For visual effects in an effects-driven motion picture feature, the nominees are "2012," "Avatar," "District 9," "Star Trek" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."
Noms for supporting visual effects in a movie went to "Angels & Demons," "The Box," "Invictus," "The Road" and "Sherlock Holmes."
"9," "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," "Coraline," "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" and "Up" were nominated for outstanding animation in an animated feature.
Ves noms in 20 categories, covering film, animation, TV, commercials and video games were chosen Saturday by blue-ribbon panels of Ves members, meeting in Burbank, San Francisco and London.
The eighth annual Ves Awards will be handed out on Feb.
The animated "Coraline," another movie released in 3D, followed with four nominations.
New Zealand-based Weta Digital, which worked on "Avatar," led the company noms with nine.
For visual effects in an effects-driven motion picture feature, the nominees are "2012," "Avatar," "District 9," "Star Trek" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."
Noms for supporting visual effects in a movie went to "Angels & Demons," "The Box," "Invictus," "The Road" and "Sherlock Holmes."
"9," "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," "Coraline," "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" and "Up" were nominated for outstanding animation in an animated feature.
Ves noms in 20 categories, covering film, animation, TV, commercials and video games were chosen Saturday by blue-ribbon panels of Ves members, meeting in Burbank, San Francisco and London.
The eighth annual Ves Awards will be handed out on Feb.
- 1/18/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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