‘Frankenweenie’’ is Tim Burton’s best film in years. ... 2012, 4:00 a.m. ET. Victor Frankenstein stitches his dog, Sparky, back together in a makeshift laboratory.

"Frankenweenie" seems like a genuine effort to pass along this love to the next generation, and if one kid who sees it goes home and demands to watch another movie featuring a giant turtle, it ...

Tim Burton’s most enjoyable movie in a long time, “Frankenweenie” suggests this improbable blockbuster director is at his best when he’s playing to an audience of one: himself.

Back in 1984, Tim Burton made a short, "Frankenweenie." Disney fired him for wasting money and potentially scaring children. In 2012, Burton has made a full-length, 3D "Frankenweenie." ...

Tim Burton's feature-length retake on his 1984 short film reflects the director's signature style — but, says critic Stephanie Zacharek, the material may be better suited to a shorter form.

An all-new animated short appears on the DVD/Blu-ray of Disney's 'Frankenweenie,' out Jan. 8 'Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers' pits the stop-motion dog against invading aliens The cute ...

You know what Chekhov used to say about the gun? If it shows up in one act, it’ll go off in the next? The same holds true for the any and all vintage horror riffs that materialize during ...

In Frankenweenie, this pure love is apparent between the spunky dog Sparky and young, socially-awkward Victor Frankenstein, who would rather make super-8 movies starring his pet than play sports ...

"Frankenweenie" (opening October 5 throughout San Diego) is further proof that at this point in his career Tim Burton should swear off live actors and only work in animation. (Watch the original ...

PHOTOS: ‘Frankenweenie’s’ Black and White Premiere Invades Hollywood. The new content is inspired by Burton’s 3D stop-motion animated film, which features the voice acting of Catherine O ...

Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’ to Open BFI London Film Festival. The filmmaker's Disney-backed black and white stop-motion 3D animation will make its European bow in October.

Tim Burton’s most enjoyable movie in a long time, “Frankenweenie” suggests this improbable blockbuster director is at his best when he’s playing to an audience of one: himself.