Are you ready to face your nightmares in Shane Acker’s stunning feature length post-apocalyptic animated nightmare produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov and starring Elijah Wood? Well get ready, because it’s finally 9-9-09, which means that 9 is in theaters now!
It’s almost time for the release of Shane Acker’s first animated feature film, 9, produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov, and starring Elijah Wood. For those of you who have yet to hear about Acker, his story is a Hollywood dream come true, but that’s not to say that he hasn’t dedicated his life to making this film. To make a long story short extremely short, it took Acker ten years to get 9 to the big screen.
Much like how District 9 director Neill Blomkamp got his film off the ground with help from Peter Jackson, 9 began with Burton and Bekmambetov seeing something great in Acker’s short film which took him 6 years and his own time and money to create. The feature film, though much longer and with more characters, only took him about 4 years to put together, thanks to his producers support and added budget.
A little while ago we got to sit down and talk to Acker one on one about creating his dementedly gorgeous film, ripping off his producers and even the possibility of a sequel. Check out what he had to say below…
I’ll be honest, this press conference for 9 has been waiting to be posted since last week. It wasn’t intentionally put aside, in fact it’s probably one of the most interesting press conferences to come out of Comic-Con with three of the most creative minds in the film industry Tim Burton, Shane Acker, and Timur Bekmambetov.
Much like how District 9 director Neill Blomkamp got his jump start from Peter Jackson, 9 started by two film giants Burton and Bekmambetov seeing something great in Acker and creating an environment and budget for him to make this movie.
Check out the interview below…
3:44: We just saw another trailer and that’s all folks!
3:41: Burton says that even though a lot of his films have Gothic themes, he doesn’t consider himself a dark storyteller. He got involved with 9, because he wanted to see the film on the big screen.
3:35: Timur said he doesn’t think there will be any other films in the Day Watch series. The crowd let out a be sigh. I guess those films mean a lot to people here.
Who would have thought that someone who caters to the unconventional, comic book reading, art inspired viewing audience has never made an appearance inside the sacred halls of San Diego’s annual Comic Convention? Tim Burton, a man who has been in the business for a couple of decades is nearly a Comic Con virgin. According to an exclusive interview he gave to MTV, the director will finally make an appearance this year to promote his much anticipated film, 9.
Number 8’s character poster for Shane Acker’s movie 9 has just debuted. The character, voiced by Fred Tatasciore, is seen armed with a giant kitchen cleaver and half a scissor blade. Although he is not the brightest tool in the shed, he can do some damage with it. Number 8 was created to help the others physically survive the dangerous, post-apocalyptic world for which 9 takes place in.
Acker is the writer and director of the film. He previously did animated shorts The Hangnail and The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade. The movie also includes voices by Jennifer Connelly, Elijah Wood, and John C. Reilly.
Check out the poster in its entirety below!
FilmSchoolRejects just posted a new poster for the Shane Acker’s upcoming film, 9 produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov.
One thing is for sure. This film is going to look absolutely amazing. Just from looking at this poster you can tell that you’re in for a treat. From the use of colors and the dark and tragic tone, to the honest facial expression on the character face, this poster looks likes a pieces of art. I can’t wait to see it on the big screen in all it’s glory.
Check out the full poster below…
After Shane Acker’s fantasy film 9 received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Short Film, Acker decided that a feature film was needed and this year we will get to see 9 in action. The story about a group of rag dolls living in a post-apocalyptic world and 9 (Elijah Wood) is the leader of the rag-doll posse. This year, Acker’s short film turned feature film has help from the Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov, as co-producers, and co-writer Pamela Pettler from Corpse Bride.
Check out the highly descriptive photo below…
A new trailer for Shane Acker’s upcoming CG-animated adventure 9 has made it’s way onto the internet. It’s amazing how you can see producers Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov, and Jim Lemley in the film, and yet it’s completely Academy Award winner Shane Acker’s creation. Sometimes, it’s good to have a lot of creative minds all working towards one goal!
The first trailer and clip absolutely blew me away, this one is no different. Check it out below…
