Tim Burton
Also Known As: 提姆‧波頓, تیم برتون, Timothy Walter Burton, Timothy Burton
Biography: Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for his gothic fantasy and horror films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) and Dark Shadows (2012), as well as the television series Wednesday (2022). Burton also directed the superhero films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), the sci-fi film Planet of the Apes (2001), the fantasy-drama Big Fish (2003), the musical adventure film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and the fantasy films Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016). Burton has often worked with actors Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, Lisa Marie (former girlfriend), Helena Bonham Carter (his former domestic partner) and composer Danny Elfman, who scored all but three of Burton's films. Burton also wrote and illustrated the poetry book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories, published in 1997 by British publishing house Faber and Faber, and a compilation of his drawings, sketches, and other artwork, entitled The Art of Tim Burton, was released in 2009. A follow-up to that book, entitled The Napkin Art of Tim Burton: Things You Think About in a Bar, containing sketches made by Burton on napkins at bars and restaurants he visited, was released in 2015. His accolades include nominations for two Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards, and wins for an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Burbank, California, USA
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Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
Overview: Newly edited version of Luigi Cozzi's 1997 documentary "Il mondo di Dario Argento 3: Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento" focusing on the museum-part of the "Profondo Rosso" shop.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2022-12-02
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Overview: The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-26
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Men in Black 3
Overview: Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-23
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Johnny Depp: The Love of the Bizarre
Overview: Johnny Depp started off as a punk band guitarist, turning to acting to help pay the bills. But his dabbling catapulted him to global fame and there was no going back. Throughout his career, Depp has had fame and infamy in equal measure. His roles are often that of the isolated anti-hero: Edward Scissorhands, Donnie Brasco, Raoul Duke in Las Vegas Parano, and Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean. His poetic outsider characters reveal a critical view of American society.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2023-01-08
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Luau
Overview: A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-03
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The Batmobile
Overview: Witness all five Batmobiles together for the first time in history. Dive deep into every aspect of the most awe-inspiring weapon in Batman’s arsenal as you journey through the birth and evolution of this technological marvel and cultural icon
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-16
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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Overview: There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-29
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Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
Overview: A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-28
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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Overview: The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie Animation
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2001-12-23
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
Overview: Phil Hartman hosts this retrospective look back at the legacy and making of the classic 1966 holiday special 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-19
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Waking Sleeping Beauty
Overview: By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-05
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The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
Overview: The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel himself, Superman. The project went through years of development before the plug was pulled, and this documentary interviews the major filmmakers: Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, Jon Peters, Dan Gilroy, Colleen Atwood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and many many more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-01
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A Look Through His Lens
Overview: Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot offers a master class in image making, with insightful examples from his work on Diva, Hope and Glory, A River Runs Through It, Dangerous Liaisons, Interview with the Vampire and many more in this cineaste's delight.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-06
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Singles
Overview: A group of young adults in their twenties, who share an apartment in the city of Seattle, ponder on love and face all the challenges of adulthood.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-18
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The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin
Overview: Behind the scenes documentary about the making of Batman Returns.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-17
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Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror
Overview: A documentary directed by Oliver Schwehm.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2010-10-31
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Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Overview: Composer and performer Danny Elfman, Tim Burton’s prolific musical collaborator, descends on Lincoln Center with an 88-piece orchestra, 44-voice choir and a colorful assortment of fans and fanatics. Live from Lincoln Center will capture all the excitement of this cultural invasion, climaxing in performances of Elfman’s most beloved Burton scores from films like Batman, Beetlejuice, Alice in Wonderland, Big Fish, Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which features Elfman singing his iconic songs. Accompanying the music are film clips from select movies as well as original sketches and storyboards created by Tim Burton. We’ll also delve into the surreal spectacle behind the performance, offering a whimsical look at Elfman and friends as they arrive on campus and prepare for the show. It’s a stylish musical journey filled with nods to the extraordinary vision of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-30
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Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
Overview: A look at the life, work and importance of Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman (1910-89), a genius of world cinema, a wizard of special effects, revealing his sources of inspiration and his revolutionary filming techniques.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 2015-03-31
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Overview: Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-09
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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Overview: A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The company, started by comedian and businessman William Hinds in 1934, made films such as The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Quatermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-31
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Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Overview: Director Garry S. Grant’s insightful documentary celebrates the work and legacy of auteur filmmaker Mario Bava, the grand master of Italian horror and the man known by many as “the Italian Hitchcock.”
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-01
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Overview: A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Drama Family Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-27
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Hoffa
Overview: A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
Genres: Crime History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-25
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Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos
Overview: Documentary that gives a voice to the percentage of youth that were outcasts/non-conformists in the 90's. Interviews many famous musicians and other celebrity personalities, who talk about their being outcasts as youths, in school etc., leading up to their successes in adult life, and how being an outcast/non-conformist played a role in their artistic expression.. Also touches upon the topic of teen suicide & depression.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-16
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Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Overview: Mario Bava Operazione Paura", hosted by Joe Dante, is an hommage of the Master of the Terror, the italian director Mario Bava
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-30
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Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life
Overview: Take an in-depth tour of the London set, and meet the filmmakers and artisans whose work, imagination, and heart breathe life into the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-14
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Doctor of Doom
Overview: A doctor goes to a dinner party where he's made fun of and soon afterwards returns home and sends a monster to attack the people.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-10
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Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the making of Sleepy Hollow.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-23
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A Century of Cinema
Overview: A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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The Making of Big Eyes
Overview: Behind the scenes of Big Eyes (2014)
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-14
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Dark Shadows: The Collinses - Every Family Has Its Demons
Overview: A Look at the Cast of Dark Shadows (2012)
Genres: Documentary Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-09
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Alice in Wonderland: Finding Alice
Overview: A look at Alice from Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-01
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Alice in Wonderland: Effecting Wonderland
Overview: A piece that takes a more general focus on the varied "disciplines" at work in the picture, from the different styles of CG-animation to motion capturing -- and actors performing with nothing there
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-01
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Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter
Overview: A look at The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-01
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Sweet Sounds
Overview: Discover information from Burton, Elfman, Roy, and Jaynes. This one focuses on the movie’s Oompa-Loompa songs and offers one of the disc’s better programs. Elfman eloquently discusses all of his challenges and gives us a nice look at his song-writing processes.
Genres: Documentary Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-08
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The Making of Edward Scissorhands
Overview: Behind the scenes of Edward Scissorhands
Genres: Documentary Drama Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-14
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Burton + Carter + Depp = Todd
Overview: A general making-of piece featuring principal members of the cast and crew. A brief history of the demon barber is provided, as well as the actors' preparation for their singing roles and glimpses of the set design and general production.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-04-01
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Ed Wood: Let's Shoot This @#!%
Overview: Introduced by Jonny Depp, this 14 minute behind the scenes featurette shows the filming of several scenes, without narration or interviews.
Genres: Documentary Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-19
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Ed Wood: Pie Plates Over Hollywood
Overview: Production designer Tom Duffield shows how he created the look of the film and talks about the challenges of filming in black and white.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-19
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The Muppet Movie
Overview: A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever – his future muppet crew – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Genres: Adventure Music Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-22
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AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Overview: Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #2: LATER IN L.A. is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our second tape, we’ve returned to the hallowed halls of “behind the scenes” horror for another hour-long joyride of F-U-N. Thank you for your incredible support during these difficult times. And remember: “Do what your spirit tells you.”
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-22
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Backstage at Disney
Overview: The various trials and errors in creating films at Disney, including aspects of "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Overview: Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-18
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A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton
Overview: An extended conversation between Danny Elfman and Tim Burton as they discuss their quarter-century collaboration.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-13
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Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Overview: A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-05-05
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The Many Faces of Catwoman
Overview: History of the character Catwoman
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-18
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Houdini: The Untold Story
Overview: Houdini's life and his problems with the world and people who do not believe in magic
Genres: Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Overview: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Genres: Horror Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-04
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Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Overview: Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes look at how the visual effects were created for popular films of the era.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-22
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The Sparks Brothers
Overview: Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.
Genres: Documentary Music Comedy History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-18
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Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Overview: A 6 part documentary of making of Batman franchise.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-18
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Designing the Burtonesque
Overview: This film delves into Burton’s unique approach to world-building. From the context of the room – designed to evoke the historic movie palaces that Burton frequented as a child – to the content of the film, Burton’s enduring relationship with cinema is evident throughout. Designing the Burtonesque features interviews with frequent collaborators, such as production designer Rick Heinrichs, and clips from films that have inspired him, like Ray Harryhausen’s "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad" (1958). It provides a close analysis of stop motion animation and reveals Burton’s contributions to the advancement of this special craft.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-25
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The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Overview: THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VHS mixtapes from the crackpots at AGFA—including two that have only ever been available theatrically.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-25
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The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
Overview: Cast and crew take viewers behind the scenes into the production and creation of his 1993 stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-03
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