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Tim Burton's Lost Movie Pitches That We Wish Hollywood Greenlit

A lot of Tim Burton's early artwork in his MoMA retrospective consists of pitches for movies he never got to make... and they'd make some kick-ass films today. Here are the best Burton monsters and mutants that deserve screen time. More »

11/30/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Tim Burton Pours Out His Brain At The Moma Exhibit

Take a peek into Tim Burton's Museum of Modern Art exhibit and watch little robots do his bidding. Then listen to Burton talk about bringing his art to life, and why his stripey socks keep his brain from floating away. More »

11/17/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#scifashion

Tim Burton Plays Dress Up in Harper's Fashion Spread

If you've ever longed to dress like a character from one of Tim Burton's films — or are simply looking for an extremely expensive Halloween costume — check out this Burton-directed fashion shoot, showcasing the dark, quirky looks for fall. More »

09/28/09

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By Lauren Davis

#supermanlives

The Nic Cage/Tim Burton Superman That Never Was

A long time ago, Nicolas Cage started a fan war when he was selected to play Tim Burton's Superman in the final adventure of the Man Of Steel. Now test pictures have leaked of the actor in the blue suit. More »

09/22/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#stitchpunk

Just what is “Stitchpunk,” Anyway?

The term "Stitchpunk" has quickly been attached to Shane Acker's astounding debut film, 9. But where did it originate? Should we take this new genre seriously? We take a look at Acker's influences and attempt to define the Stitchpunk genre. More »

09/13/09

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By Sarah Hope Williams

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Shane Acker's 9 Rules For Creating Great Post-Apocalyptic Movies

Shane Acker's animated movie 9 features nine plucky ragdolls facing an army of beast machines after the human race has died off. We talked to Acker a while back, and he told us nine rules for great post-apocalyptic films. More »

09/11/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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If Nice Machines Battle Evil Machines After You're Dead, Will You Care?

In most post-apocalyptic movies, we bring destruction on ourselves with our advanced science, and there's a cautionary message about trusting technology. But the lyrical 9 may be the first film that shows good machines fighting evil ones, after we're dead. More »

09/09/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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The First Rag Dolls To Walk Our Ruined Earth, And The Last Chance To Take Them Home

This is the last chance to win your own 9 concept art book, featuring scads of amazing images from the making of the film. Give these stuffed warriors of the wasteland a good home! More »

09/08/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Crack Open 9's Science Journal And Learn Secrets Of The Ragdolls' Creation

We've got 9's secret ragdoll-making mad science journal, complete with ink blots, sketches and doomsday prophesies. Flip through our exclusive pages, and check out your chance to win the concept art book. More »

08/31/09

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The Next Piece To Your 9 Puzzle Is Here

Can you uncover the mystery behind their new viral site for the apocalyptic movie 9? We've got an exclusive piece of the puzzle, to help you uncover what the rag-doll people are trying to tell you. Check it out below. More »

07/27/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#darkshadows

Tim Burton Confirms Dark Shadows. Vampire Johnny Depp?

Tim Burton has confirmed that his next project will be remaking ABC's vampire soap Dark Shadows, whose rights are rumored to belong to Johnny Depp. This could mean we'll finally see our Johnny Depp vampire dreams come true. More »

07/23/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Can You Make A Rag Doll Go Psychotic? 9's New Stills Say Yes

We just can't get enough of Shane Acker's 9 breathtaking robot revolution and carnage, but just for today, lets take a closer look at the little rag-dolls who grew out of humanity's annihilation, with a collection of new stills. More »

07/17/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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War Of The Worlds' Robot Brethren Enlist In 9's Machine Uprising

Some of the machines that wiped out the human race in the post-apocalyptic rag-doll movie 9 look very familiar... in an awesome way. Check out our exclusive tripod art from 9, then click through to see the metal beasts sleeping. More »

07/15/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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New 9 Trailer Is All About The Rag Doll Love

The international trailer for 9 shows the softer side of the movie's harsh apocalyptic rag-doll world. It's all about friendships and relationships — oh, and dolls fleeing madly from the cold talons of the death-dealing machines. More »

07/09/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Meet The 9 Tiny Rag-Doll Saviors Of The Future

Last week, we introduced you to 8, from Shane Acker's post-apocalyptic movie 9. Now meet the rest of the gang made from zippers, twine and whatever the machines didn't burn down, after wiping humanity off the face of the Earth. More »

06/29/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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9's Number 8 Will Protect You From The Machines

Click here to read <em>9</em>'s Number 8 Will Protect You From The Machines

We've got an exclusive look at the ragdoll character poster for 8, from Tim Burton's end-of-the-world film 9. Little 8 was created in order to protect the rag dolls from the evil machine uprising, and wields a meat cleaver. More »

06/24/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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A Dark Cyborg Bird Of Prey Attacks, In A 5-Minute Clip From Shane Acker's 9

A new clip from Shane Acker's 9 shows us the harrowing confrontation between the last remnants of human society — a clan of rag dolls — and a nightmarish cyber-bird. This is the clip that blew our minds at Wondercon. More »

06/22/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#batmania

Remembering Burton's Batmania, 20 Years Later

It was 20 years ago this week that Tim Burton's Batman was released, changing the face of summer blockbusters, superhero movies and even breakfast cereal forever (Okay, maybe not that last one). Perhaps it's time to relive some Batmania...? More »

06/21/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#triviagasm

The Composers That Make Space Adventures Epic

Space is silent and vast, but we can't feel the awe and terror of epic space battles without great music. Here's our list of the ten composers without whom science fiction would feel as empty as the void. (With samples.) More »

06/11/09

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By Gary Susman

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Take A Tour Of 9's Post-Apocalyptic Stronghold

Take a deeper look inside the post apocalyptic animated movie 9, produced by Tim Burton. This detailed look at the rag dolls' throne room shows what scraps human culture will survive past our extinction at the hands of feral machines. More »

06/08/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Peer Into The Deadly Eye Of Tim Burton's Machine Seamstress From 9

A collection of knives, needles and scissors make up the snakelike machines from our future. Check out the first concept art of the mechanical beasties that did what Skynet never could: wiped out the human race. More »

06/05/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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