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Witherspoon and Reynolds have 'Big Eyes'

Jan 25, 2012, 20:31 GMT

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Reynolds will star in 'Big Eyes,' a biopic of 1960s artists Margaret and Walter Keane. ... more

Brolin working on his 'Hunchback'

Mar 1, 2011, 20:23 GMT

Josh Brolin is developing a 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' project at Warner Bros. that he will star in. ... more

Winstead joins 'Vampire Hunter'

Feb 22, 2011, 21:06 GMT

Mary Elizabeth Winstead has joined the cast of 20th Century Fox's 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.' ... more

Michelle Pfeiffer lurking in the 'Dark Shadows'

Feb 16, 2011, 20:27 GMT

Michelle Pfeiffer is in talks to join the cast of Warner Bros.' adaptation of the cult vampire TV show 'Dark Shadows,' with Johnny Depp starring and Tim Burton directing. ... more

2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards Pictures

Feb 15, 2011, 19:46 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards. ... more

Dominic Cooper to fight with 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter'

Feb 11, 2011, 20:08 GMT

Dominic Cooper is in talks to join the cast of 20th Century Fox's 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.'
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Eva Green lurking in the 'Dark Shadows'

Feb 4, 2011, 20:36 GMT

French actress Eva Green is in talks to join the cast of Warner Bros.' adaptation of the cult vampire TV show 'Dark Shadows,' with Johnny Depp starring and Tim Burton directing. ... more

'Dark Shadows' nears start date

Feb 3, 2011, 20:47 GMT

Warner Bros. is getting closer to its planned spring production date for its long-gestating adaptation of the cult vampire TV show 'Dark Shadows,' with Johnny Depp starring and Tim Burton directing. ... more

'Dark Shadows' finally gets a go

Nov 5, 2010, 20:20 GMT

Warner Bros. has set a spring production date for its long-gestating adaptation of the cult vampire TV show 'Dark Shadows,' with Johnny Depp starring and Tim Burton directing. ... more

Mars Attacks! - Blu-ray Review

Sep 8, 2010, 10:13 GMT

The summer of 1996 saw two alien invasion flicks, Independence Day and Mars Attacks!, dueling for clout at the box office. Independence Day would be out of the gate first and dominated the box office. Mars would be second out of the gate and suffer for it, although it was a burning cow of a different color. ... more

James and the Giant Peach (Two-Disc Special Edition) – Blu-ray Review

Aug 12, 2010, 20:12 GMT

Tim Burton and Henry Selick’s stop motion follow-up to Nightmare before Christmas may not live up to the bar set by that previous picture, but it has a charm all its own. joa ... more

Tim Burton going after the 'Monsterpocalypse'

Jul 21, 2010, 1:17 GMT

Tim Burton is attached to direct the big screen adaptation of Matt Wilson's board game 'Monsterpocalypse' for DreamWorks. ... more

'Dark Shadows' gets a writer

Jul 17, 2010, 1:28 GMT

Warner Brothers has hired Seth Grahame-Smith to write the script for the long-awaited film adaptation of the cult vampire TV show 'Dark Shadows.' ... more

Alice in Wonderland – Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Jun 1, 2010, 14:36 GMT

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp fall down a rabbit hole and go to Underland. Burton’s touch is made for Lewis Carroll’s literary creation, but those expecting a straight retell may be a bit confused. ... more

Win an Alice in Wonderland Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack!

May 19, 2010, 1:40 GMT

Tim Burton’s epic fantasy adventure Alice in Wonderland, Disney’s 4th biggest film of all time, takes its booming box-office success into the home on June 1st with a Disney 3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and M&C’s giving away three copies! ... more

Taxidermia – DVD Review

Apr 24, 2010, 15:40 GMT

If Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, and David Cronenberg (with Stephen King watching from the shadows) cinematically ejaculated into some film cans then Taxidermia might well be the result of that mixture. ... more

'Alice' stays on top

Mar 22, 2010, 17:40 GMT

Disney's 3D Tim Burton-Johnny Depp film 'Alice in Wonderland' won the box office weekend for the third consecutive week. ... more

Tim Burton predicts 3-D flood

Mar 21, 2010, 7:01 GMT

Tim Burton thinks Hollywood will cannibalise 3-D technology. ... more

Anglophile Tim Burton

Mar 20, 2010, 10:30 GMT

Tim Burton has always felt at home in Britain ... more

'Alice' wins second week in a row

Mar 15, 2010, 20:35 GMT

Disney's 3D Tim Burton-Johnny Depp film 'Alice in Wonderland' won its second consecutive week at the box office with $62 million. ... more

Tim Burton scared by life

Mar 14, 2010, 10:30 GMT

Tim Burton was scared of 'real life'. ... more

'Alice' floats away with box office

Mar 8, 2010, 20:17 GMT

Disney's 3D 'Alice in Wonderland' dominated the box office over the weekend as it opened to $116.3 million. ... more

Tim Burton feels ghostly energy

Mar 6, 2010, 6:00 GMT

Tim Burton believes in ghosts. ... more

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Mar 2, 2010, 18:40 GMT

Johnny Depp is set to chat on 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross' this Friday, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on BBC AMERICA. ... more

In Pictures: 'Alice in Wonderland Royal World Premiere'

Feb 28, 2010, 20:48 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Alice in Wonderland Royal World Premiere'. ... more

Johnny Depp prefers not to watch himself

Feb 23, 2010, 21:46 GMT

Johnny Depp doesn't care to see himself on the screen or television. ... more

Anne Hathaway Talks Alice in Wonderland

Feb 2, 2010, 10:26 GMT

Anne Hathaway talks about her role in the forthcoming Tim Burton movie 'Alice in Wonderland.' ... more

Tim Burton to reimagine Sleeping Beauty

Jan 20, 2010, 10:04 GMT

Tim Burton is looking to re-interpret 'Sleeping Beauty' into a new story. ... more

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Blu-ray Book) – Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Oct 19, 2009, 14:46 GMT

Oompa Loompa Doompa-Dee-Do, get your Wonkavision set ready because Willy Wonka has returned and is in high definition. The somewhat sinister chocolatier wants to give you a personal tour of his factory, but don’t expect to go away unharmed if you a naughty child. ... more

Elijah Wood interview on Conan, videos

Sep 2, 2009, 14:46 GMT

Did you miss the late night chatter last night? ... more

Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter expecting

Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Helena Bonham Carter is pregnant. ... more

Win a 9 Prize Bundle!

Aug 18, 2009, 13:25 GMT

From producers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov and visionary director Shane Acker, 9 arrives in theaters on September 9th from Focus Features and M&C is giving away 9 Prize Bundles from the film! ... more

Batman – Blu-ray Review

May 16, 2009, 12:19 GMT

We might look back at the original Batman (1989) with some nostalgia, especially in the light of Nolan’s reboot of the franchise. However, it’s a fun movie maybe though it ought to’ve been called the Joker as Nicholson’s homicidal prankster feels likes he’s given the most screen time. ... more

Win a Coraline Goodie Bag!

Jan 19, 2009, 12:14 GMT

From Henry Selick, visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book, comes Coraline - a spectacular stop-motion animated adventure and the first film of its kind to be originally filmed in 3D. ... more

Ridley Scott takes a ride to ‘Monopoly’

Nov 13, 2008, 13:02 GMT

Director Ridley Scott has officially signed to helm Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the hit Hasbro board game Monopoly. The film’s script will be written by Pamela Pettler. ... more

Win a Nightmare Before Christmas Ultimate Collector’s Edition DVD set!

Oct 22, 2008, 21:38 GMT

Just in time for Halloween and Christmas, M&C is giving away a copy of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Ultimate Collector's Edition featuring numbered hand-painted bust of Jack Skellington in all his gory glory. ... more

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Blu-ray Review

Oct 20, 2008, 12:24 GMT

Tim Burton's best film in years with bloody good thesp and tech efforts from everybody involved, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' comes to Blu-Ray as a verifiable feast for the eyes and ears. ... more

Michael Sheen joins ‘Unthinkable’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Oct 1, 2008, 13:23 GMT

Michael Sheen is set to be a very busy actor with a role in the upcoming thriller “Unthinkable” with Samuel L. Jackson and Tim Burton's spin on the classic 'Alice in Wonderland.' ... more

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare before Christmas (2-Disc Collector’s Edition) - DVD Review

Aug 24, 2008, 16:41 GMT

Take another trip to Halloween Town as the residents prepare for their special holiday. Halloween? Nope the ghouls and ghosties have kidnapped Sandy Claws and have redone Christmas in their own special way. Now producer Tim Burton’s child themed returns to DVD with some grand new features. ... more

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Blu-ray Review

Aug 24, 2008, 16:18 GMT

Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas coming to Blu-ray is a dream come true to its fans. As a fan of the original theatrical release, I have fallen in love with Nightmare time and time again, on VHS, and DVD, and now the clarity of Blu-ray gives me goosebumps. ... more

Jack the Pumpkin King is back and looking better than ever on DVD and Blu-ray

Aug 17, 2008, 16:09 GMT

Jack the Pumpkin King and the rest of the ghouls of Halloween Town are back and looking better than ever as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas flies back to DVD August 26th on a special 2-Disc Collector’s Edition and now on Blu-ray. ... more

Johnny Depp is the Mad Hatter for Tim Burton

Jul 28, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Johnny Depp is to play the Mad Hatter in a new version of 'Alice in Wonderland'. ... more

DVD Review: Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

Mar 31, 2008, 10:37 GMT

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. Johnny Depp puts aside Captain Jack for a bit of straight razor, gallons of blood, and a lot of singing. Both the blood and music flows as Sweeney hacks his way through the gentlemen of London looking for a spot of revenge against a lecherous judge. ... more

Tim Burton's Indiana girl

Feb 1, 2008, 7:35 GMT

Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton have named their daughter Indiana Rose. ... more

Tim Burton's windowless childhood

Jan 26, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Tim Burton has revealed his parents bricked up his windows as a child. ... more

'Crazy' Tim Burton

Jan 23, 2008, 7:30 GMT

Tim Burton acts 'crazy' and talks to himself on the street to stop people from bothering him. ... more

Tim Burton's wedding plans

Jan 15, 2008, 13:30 GMT

Tim Burton is planning to finally wed fiancée Helena Bonham-Carter. ... more

Johnny Depp meets the fans at London premiere of Sweeney Todd

Jan 11, 2008, 12:30 GMT

Johnny Depp braved torrential rain to meet fans at the London premiere of his new film 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' last night (11.01.08). ... more

Movie Review: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Dec 21, 2007, 13:29 GMT

One of the film’s earliest lines should be tattooed on all of us at birth. ‘Life has been good to you. You’ll learn.’ Learn we do here, and laugh. ... more

Film adaptation of Sweeney Todd hits theaters

Dec 21, 2007, 3:26 GMT

Johnny Depp channels the demon barber of Fleet Street ... more

Disney’s Bolt gets a 3-D digital release

Nov 26, 2007, 12:04 GMT

Disney Feature Animation have announced its upcoming Bolt (previously titled American Dog) will receive a digital 3-D release when it opens Nov. 26, 2008. ... more

Tim Burton's 3D Disney film

Nov 17, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Tim Burton is to direct a 3D version of 'Alice in Wonderland.' ... more

Director Tim Burton teams with Disney for 3D films

Nov 16, 2007, 14:32 GMT

Tim Burton has teamed with Disney to handle directing duties for two new 3-D films – Alice in Wonderland and Frankenweenie. ... more

Tim Burton's Venice Film Festival Golden award

Sep 6, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Tim Burton was honoured with a Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival yesterday (05.09.07). ... more

'Sweeney Todd' set for Dec. 21 release

Aug 28, 2007, 18:34 GMT

DreamWorks and Paramount have set a December 21st release date for Tim Burton's adaptation of musical 'Sweeney Todd.' ... more

New novel from ‘Big Fish’ author Daniel Wallace

Jul 13, 2007, 14:59 GMT

Daniel Wallace, the author of the charming 1998 novel Big Fish, was later made into a film, directed by Tim Burton. Now Wallace has a new novel called Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician. ... more

Christopher Lee all washed up as ghost

Jun 13, 2007, 5:26 GMT

Director Tim Burton has fired the legendary horror movie icon Christopher Lee from ‘Sweeny Todd.’ ... more

Helena Bonham Carter has had enough

May 20, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Helena Bonham Carter is tired of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's toilet talk on the set of their new movie. ... more

Tim Burton's Venice honour

Mar 22, 2007, 13:20 GMT

Tim Burton will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 64th Venice International Film Festival this August. ... more

The Killers to kick off 2007 “Read My Mind” Tour in Santa Barbara

Jan 31, 2007, 17:23 GMT

VMA Award-winning, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum Island Records group The Killers have announced their headlining spring tour schedule which is set to open on Friday, April 6th, at the University of California at Santa Barbara. ... more

Borat turns evil barber

Nov 14, 2006, 8:07 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen is going from Borat to ‘Sweeney Todd's’ Signor Adolfo Pirelli, a barber who becomes the arch-rival of Sweeney Todd. ... more

Soundtrack Review: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition)

Nov 11, 2006, 19:39 GMT

It’s perhaps the ultimate irony that when Nightmare Before Christmas came out that the Walt Disney Company released it through their Touchstone division for fear of reprisals for the ghoulish tale. Their fears (or stupidity as it were) were misplaced and the tale was very family friendly and has become much loved by both kids and adults. ... more

Helena's monkey love won Burton

Nov 8, 2006, 14:50 GMT

Helena Bonham Carter claims her partner Tim Burton didn't find her attractive when they first met - because she looked like an ape. ... more

Helena and Tim keep out of each other's hair, solo homes

Nov 6, 2006, 8:10 GMT

Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton live in separate houses - because they cannot agree on décor. ... more

Believe it or not - wait hold!

Jun 14, 2006, 7:23 GMT

We’re going to have to wait a bit longer to see Jim Carrey on the big screen as Robert Ripley the newspaperman and oddities collector. ... more

DVD Review: Corpse Bride

Feb 1, 2006, 13:56 GMT

With a gothic feel and brilliant stop-motion animation, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride captures all the music and style established in The Nightmare Before Christmas, and delivers a movie with plenty of laughs that is entertaining for both adults and kids. ... more

Burton and Depp sing Sweeney Todd

Jan 8, 2006, 22:32 GMT

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' duo to team up again for a movie version of the popular musical ... more

Carrey hunts freaks for Burton

Nov 29, 2005, 15:54 GMT

Jim to star in 'Believe It or Not!', a film based on the life of adventurer Robert Ripley ... more

DVD Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Nov 8, 2005, 15:30 GMT

While it doesn’t hold some of the charm as the Gene Wilder 1971 version of the story, Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory does manage to deliver some laughs and stunning visuals. ... more

Movie Review: Corpse Bride

Sep 16, 2005, 15:00 GMT

Tim Burton's CORPSE BRIDE is chock-full of Halloween treats (even if it is only September). Equal parts Edward Gorey, Hammer horror films, and Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, THE CORPSE BRIDE is also the clear progeny of Burton's earlier fantasias. ... more

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