The Nightmare Before Christmas
Danny Elfman , the composer of 1993’sThe Nightmare Before Christmas , says a sequel is n’t likely as Tim Burton believe the story feels gross . The discontinue - gesture animated musical is a religious cult classic known for its nervous , lovable characters and unforgettable original songs . obstinate to popular belief , the film was not written or directed by Tim Burton . While the picture is based on his original construct , he passed the directing baton to Henry Selick , asBurton was too engaged directingBatman Returnsto be call for on a solar day - to - daylight basis . Though it ’s been closely 30 years since the photographic film ’s release , its iconic song like “ This is Halloween , ” “ What ’s This ? ” and “ Kidnap The Sandy Claws ” stay beloved creepy-crawly anthem .
Over the twelvemonth , rumour have distribute about a potential sequel , but none have ever really been produce . In 2001 , Disney considered putting out a follow - up that used digital invigoration instead of stop - movement aliveness , but Burton strongly counterbalance the idea . He felt that revisit his story just for the sake of draw more money would degrade it . A few unofficial expanding upon of the universe have popped up here and there over the years , including a video biz spinoff unblock by Capcom in 2004 . The close thing to an actual sequel is a novel told from the linear perspective of Sally Skellington titledLong Live the PumpkinQueen , set to be release this July .
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Now , it seems any remain rumors of an on - screen sequel have been put to seam by Elfman , who tellsComicBookthatThe Nightmare Before Christmas 2isn’t take place . He knows how protective Burton is over his story and thinks that the filmmaker wo n’t be compel to make a continuation just for the sake of having another movie . However , Elfman does say that if Burton were to surprise everyone and conceptualize a sequel , he would be on board and contribute his compose skill to another soundtrack . Check out Elfman ’s full quote below :
" But you get it on , it would n’t totally shock me if he [ Burton ] fall back with … If he had a fresh take on it , I would sure as shooting go for the ride with him . But he ’s never convey any interest in that . I think he felt like this was a utter matter and it was what it was and that to endeavor to do sequels on it would , I think it ’s just not inspired him . But I wo n’t ever speak for Tim . It ’s his creation . "
Elfman is renowned for his music work on a multitude of projects , including 16 of Burton ’s film , Spider - Man , theMen in Blackseries , and the50 Shades of Greyfilms . He also compose the master theme forThe Simpsons . At Coachella this twelvemonth , Elfman call for the stageto perform some of his big smasher . Most of late , he scoredDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Elfman andDoctor Strange 2director Sam Raimi had worked together before on twoSpider - Manmovies as well asDarkman . So while there does n’t seem to be a sequel forThe Nightmare Before Christmasin the works , Elfman has been plenty busy .
Elfman and Burton are teaming up once again on the forthcoming seriesWednesday , a spinoff ofThe Addams Familyfocused on Wednesday Addams . Wednesdayis directed by Burton and compile by Elfman as well as Chris Bacon . It will star Jenna Ortega as Wednesdayand abide by the titulary character as she navigates her psychic powers . So while Elfman makes it pretty clear that Burton is not currently interested in aThe Nightmare Before Christmasfollow - up , the two are proceed to bring together to make fun , haunting story .
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