Hollywood is finally rolling out more exciting fare after the duds of the summer doldrums. Here's a taste of the new fare that the studios have to offer at the multiplexes.
Inspired by the cult-like success of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' TIM BURTON is back with an all-new, animated stop-motion fable, opening wide this weekend. 'Corpse Bride' is somewhat of a family affair, as Tim's wife HELENA BONHAM CARTER voices the title character and regular Burton player JOHNNY DEPP also lends his voice, fresh from the summer success of their 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' collaboration. Set in a rigid 19th-century European village, the story takes place the day before Victor (Depp) and Victoria (EMILY WATSON) are set to exchange vows in an arranged marriage. Disillusioned, Victor takes a walk in the woods to practice his vows, unwittingly hitching himself to the mysterious Corpse Bride in the colorful underworld. Burton mainstay DANNY ELFMAN provides the songs and soundtrack to the twisted and entertaining tale.
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