'Frankenweenie' now on Blu-ray and DVD

Tim Burton's (creator of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”) “Frankenweenie” made its Buena Vista Home Entertainment debut as a 4-Disc Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On Demand on Tuesday, January 8.

The offbeat “Frankenweenie” is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life -- with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town learn that getting a new ‘leash on life’ can be monstrous.

“Frankenweenie” is a must-add to any Tim Burton collection. The hilarious 3D stop-motion, animated masterpiece is filled with quirky characters and unexpected twists. Boasting an electrifying variety of bonus materials, the4-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) includes an all-new original short “Captain Sparky vs The Flying Saucers;” an exciting behind-the-scenes featurette with Tim Burton “Miniatures in Motion: Bringing ‘Frankenweenie’ to Life;” a showcase of the film’s touring exhibit, “‘Frankenweenie’ Touring Exhibit;” Tim Burton’s original live-action short of the same name, and more.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack’s spectacular picture and sound enhances the tale of a boy who uses the power of science to bring his beloved dog back to life … and a whole town faces the unexpected and electrifying truth of what happens when monstrous experiments run wild!

“Frankenweenie” features an all-star cast including the voices of Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell and Winona Ryder.

Complete with electrifying bonus features, “Frankenweenie” is alive with enchanting excitement in eye-popping Blu-ray 3D.

4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)—Includes:

  • All New Original Short: “Captain Sparky vs The Flying Saucers”—An exciting all-new short featuring Victor and Sparky’s home movie.
  • “Miniatures In Motion: Bringing ‘Frankenweenie’ To Life”—Viewers get an in-depth tour of the London set that includes never-before-seen footage showcasing the hundreds of artists who worked on the film.
  • “Frankenweenie” Touring Exhibit—Allows audiences to explore the artistry of the film’s puppets, sets and props in a showcase that’s traveling the world.
  • “Frankenweenie” Original Live Action Short—Burton’s original live-action short film.
  • Music Video—“Pet Sematary” performed by Plain White T’s

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) -- Includes: All 4-Disc bonus features

  • “Captain Sparky vs The Flying Saucers”
  • “Miniatures In Motion: Bringing ‘Frankenweenie’To Life”
  • “Frankenweenie” Touring Exhibit
  • “Frankenweenie” (original Live-Action Short)
  • “Pet Sematary” Music Video performed by Plain White T’s

1-Disc DVD Includes:

  • “Frankenweenie” Touring Exhibit
  • “Pet Sematary” Music Video performed by Plain White T’s
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