Iconic filmmaker Tim Burton, known not just to Disney fans but cinephiles the world over for his unique style and aesthetic, is set to be awarded a star on the landmark Hollywood Walk of Fame next week.
What’s Happening:
- Filmmaker Tim Burton is set to be honored with the 2,788th star on the landmark Hollywood Walk of Fame with a ceremony set for Tuesday, September 3rd.
- Burton’s star (and the ceremony) will be located at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Hollywood Toys & Costumes, a fitting location for the iconic filmmaker.
- Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton are slated to be guest speakers at the event, which will also be streamed live at the official site of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Burton is a big name in the film industry and also for those Disney fans. An alumni of CalArts, Burton studied character animation in one of the first classes of the storied institution before landing at what is now called the Walt Disney Animation Studios as an animator, but had has own look and style that landed him a chance to direct his first short, Vincent, based on a poem he wrote and narrated by his hero, Vincent Price. In 1984, he directed a live-action short, Frankenweenie (later remade as a feature-length stop-motion film in 2012), that saw him depart the studio and helming Pee Wee’s Big Adventure for Warner Bros.
- There, he directed a number of films, including Batman, Batman Returns, Beetlejuice, and Edward Scissorhands (which was sold to 20th Century Fox while in development). Despite the recognition of those works (which have a distinct Burton-esque aesthetic), Disney fans will always associate him with The Nightmare Before Christmas, a film he produced and wrote, but did not direct. This led to other stop-motion films including Corpse Bride (at Warner Bros), and the aforementioned Frankenweenie remake. He also helmed the live-action remake of Alice in Wonderland and its sequel, as well as a live-action remake of Dumbo.
- Alice in Wonderland, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, and Big Fish have all garnered numerous Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globe nominations and wins, making Burton’s legacy a lasting one that will leave many to see him as one of the greatest filmmakers of the era.
- Coincidentally, the ceremony is set to take place just days ahead of one of the most highly anticipated sequels of late, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which arrives in theaters on September 6th.
What They’re Saying:
- Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame: "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Tim Burton, one of cinema’s most imaginative and visual filmmakers. His unique vision and unparalleled creativity have captivated audiences worldwide. It is a privilege to honor his artistic achievements with a well-earned star on the Walk of Fame.”
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