Johnny Depp, Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega are among the stars featured in a new docuseries about Tim Burton premiering Monday evening at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
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Johnny Depp, Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega are among the stars featured in a new docuseries on Tim Burton that is premiering Monday evening at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Part one of the four-part documentary—which is currently called Untitled Tim Burton Docuseries—will screen at Tribeca Monday night.
Directed by Tara Wood, the official Tribeca logline for the docuseries reads, “Follow Tim Burton’s dream journey into the themes and relationships that shape his work, from the Misunderstood Monster to the dichotomy of dark vs light and the magic of collaboration with fellow ‘outsiders’ Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Helena Bonham Carter and more.”
Wood is scheduled to participate in a conversation about the docuseries after the Tribeca screening.
Other actors featured in the expansive project include Burton collaborators Danny DeVito, Christoph Waltz and Mia Wasikowska.
In addition, Burton’s frequent composer Danny Elfman is featured in the Wood’s chronicle of the filmmaker’s work, as well as Derek Frey—who has produced several of the director’s films including Dumbo, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Frankenweenie, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Corpse Bride.
“I'm honored and excited to be part of this long-overdue definitive docuseries on Tim Burton's amazing career … I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonderful labor of love director Tara Wood has created,” Frey said in a post on X Monday.
Depp Honors Burton For Fighting For Him At The Beginning
The Untitled Tim Burton Docuseries first went to market at the Cannes Film Festival last month, Deadline reported. The trade publication says the four-part documentary will include never-before-seen footage.
In a press release about the film, per Deadline, director Tara Wood says, “In the making of this doc, Tim’s creative family, a gaggle of creative genius, met me with open hearts and enthusiasm to share their profound insights into Tim’s unique, magical world. And it has been a truly inspiring, joyous and life-changing experience. Whatever you do or where you come from, Tim’s story will inspire you.”
Wood is no stranger to directing documentaries on filmmakers. Her credits include 2019’s Quentin Tarantino QT8: The First Eight and 2014’s 21 Years: Richard Linklater.
Depp paid tribute in a statement about Untitled Tim Burton Docuseries, noting, “The most important filmmaker who changed my life completely is Tim. In the very beginning, he’s the guy that fought for me.”
Burton first directed Depp in Edward Scissorhands and also collaborated with the filmmaker on Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
Burton’s long-awaited sequel—Beetlejuice Beetlejuice—is set to debut in theaters on September 6. The film reunited Burton with his 1988 Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton, who previously teamed with the director on Batman, Batman Returns and Dumbo.
Burton is currently at work on the second season of the Netflix blockbuster series Wednesday.
There is no word yet on the release of Untitled Tim Burton Documentary.
Part one of the four-part documentary—which is currently called Untitled Tim Burton Docuseries—will screen at Tribeca Monday night.
Directed by Tara Wood, the official Tribeca logline for the docuseries reads, “Follow Tim Burton’s dream journey into the themes and relationships that shape his work, from the Misunderstood Monster to the dichotomy of dark vs light and the magic of collaboration with fellow ‘outsiders’ Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Helena Bonham Carter and more.”
Wood is scheduled to participate in a conversation about the docuseries after the Tribeca screening.
Other actors featured in the expansive project include Burton collaborators Danny DeVito, Christoph Waltz and Mia Wasikowska.
In addition, Burton’s frequent composer Danny Elfman is featured in the Wood’s chronicle of the filmmaker’s work, as well as Derek Frey—who has produced several of the director’s films including Dumbo, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Frankenweenie, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Corpse Bride.
“I'm honored and excited to be part of this long-overdue definitive docuseries on Tim Burton's amazing career … I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonderful labor of love director Tara Wood has created,” Frey said in a post on X Monday.
Depp Honors Burton For Fighting For Him At The Beginning
The Untitled Tim Burton Docuseries first went to market at the Cannes Film Festival last month, Deadline reported. The trade publication says the four-part documentary will include never-before-seen footage.
In a press release about the film, per Deadline, director Tara Wood says, “In the making of this doc, Tim’s creative family, a gaggle of creative genius, met me with open hearts and enthusiasm to share their profound insights into Tim’s unique, magical world. And it has been a truly inspiring, joyous and life-changing experience. Whatever you do or where you come from, Tim’s story will inspire you.”
Wood is no stranger to directing documentaries on filmmakers. Her credits include 2019’s Quentin Tarantino QT8: The First Eight and 2014’s 21 Years: Richard Linklater.
Depp paid tribute in a statement about Untitled Tim Burton Docuseries, noting, “The most important filmmaker who changed my life completely is Tim. In the very beginning, he’s the guy that fought for me.”
Burton first directed Depp in Edward Scissorhands and also collaborated with the filmmaker on Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
Burton’s long-awaited sequel—Beetlejuice Beetlejuice—is set to debut in theaters on September 6. The film reunited Burton with his 1988 Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton, who previously teamed with the director on Batman, Batman Returns and Dumbo.
Burton is currently at work on the second season of the Netflix blockbuster series Wednesday.
There is no word yet on the release of Untitled Tim Burton Documentary.