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We spoke to HenrySelick about the possibility of making TheNightmareBeforeChristmas shorts based on the film for DisneyPlus.
When The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993, there was truly nothing like it, especially coming from Disney. Diverging from the princess formula, something extraordinary happened when the studio relinquished its control to the craftsmanship of filmmaker Henry Selick, Tim Burton and composer Danny Elfman.
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Part of the whimsy, and what makes Nightmare Before Christmas so unforgettable, is that it's done in the unique style of stop-motion animation, something Selick is incredibly passionate about. Because that form of animation is time-consuming Disney is less likely to greenlight a full production, but we were curious about whether the filmmaker had considered going the route of shorts.
As for Selick, during the sit-down, he snowballed off of Weintraub's suggestion, and what he came up with is perfection. As a Halloween or Christmas special, the director teased "...a short that's about Zero... his viewpoint of the world or a day in his life." Encouragingly, he added, "I think that's a fantastic idea. And doable. I predict Tim would back [it] then.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is available to stream on Disney+, and Selick's newest creation, Wendell & Wild will premiere at select theaters on October 21 and on Netflix on October 28. Check out the full interview below. If you're just interested in what Selick said about The Nightmare Before Christmas, jump to 19:50 in the video.
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