10 things you didn’t know about Tim Burton
Known for his dark and gothic fantasy films, Tim Burton is not only a movie director and producer, but also a writer, and a brilliant animator. For a discrete person, he didn’t leave much for the public to discover. So we thought about snooping around and letting you in on 10 things you didn’t know about Tim Burton.
1- What’s with the socks?
He wears a pair of pinstripe socks as a lucky charm at every premiere of his movies.
2- What happened in a week?
It took an entire week of shooting to create one minute of A Nightmare Before Christmas.
3- “Begin at the beginning”
Every character in Alice In Wonderland’s Wonderland has a proper name.
4- Whose handwriting is this?
When Norther Winslow shows his half finished poem to Edward in Big Fish, the handwriting is actually Tim Burton’s.
5- Tim as a kid
Many of his movies are based on his drawings as a kid. One of many examples is Frankenweenie was based on the dog he had growing up.
6- Twisted “Hansel And Gretel”
The twisted version of featured puppetry, stop-motion animation and Burton’s distinctive visual style. The film never made to to TV or DVD.
7- Agrizoophobia?
8- Dinner anyone?
10- Snorer
When Tim Burton was still in a relationship with Helena Bonham Carter, they lived in two separate apartments. Reason? He used to snore a lot it was intolerable.
The wezankers are big fans of Tim Burton and his masterpieces, and we’re sure you are too. Feel free to share any hidden ideas we might have missed!