The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition PosterDisney have just sent over details of a brand new ‘Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition’ which is set to tour multiple countries before ending up at Comic Con 2012 in San Diego.

Frankenweenie is Tim Burton’s new 3D black and white stop-motion animation which lands in UK cinemas 5th October later this year. Below is a behind the scenes sneak-peek at the exhibition as well as the poster for the event which will premiere in Barcelona, Spain, at CineEurope, June 18-21, in association with RealD’s industry-leading, brightest 3D screening technology, and in the U.S. at Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego, California, July 11-15. During that time, it will have also toured through France, England, Japan, Mexico and Canada. It looks fabulous and if you’re into finding out how this stop-motion style of film-making is achieved, this is a must see.

The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition captures the magic of the filmmaking process and gives audiences an exclusive glimpse into the stop-motion animation process brought to life by visionary filmmaker Tim Burton.  From original sketches drawn by Burton, to extensive props, sets and puppets, the exhibition showcases the artistic detail and vision that has gone into bringing this heartwarming tale to the big screen in 2012’s most highly anticipated animated movie.

The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition delves into the world of a boy who, inspired by science and the love of his dog, brings his beloved pet back from the dead.

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The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition Poster

The full press release for the event is below.

DISNEY LAUNCHES

THE ART OF FRANKENWEENIE EXHIBITION

 EXHIBIT TOURS SEVEN COUNTRIES TO SHOWCASE THE MAKING OF TIM BURTON’S LATEST STOP-MOTION ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

Burbank, CA  (June 11, 2012) – Walt Disney Studios announced today that they are launching a touring exhibition featuring the art of Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie,” the acclaimed director’s stop-motion, animated feature film releasing on October 5, 2012.

The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition will premiere in Barcelona, Spain, at CineEurope, June 18-21, in association with RealD’s industry-leading, brightest 3D screening technology, and in the U.S. at Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego, California, July 11-15. When the tour is complete it will have visited seven countries, including Spain, France, England, Japan, Mexico, Canada and the U.S.A.

The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition captures the magic of the filmmaking process and gives audiences an exclusive glimpse into the stop-motion animation process brought to life by visionary filmmaker Tim Burton.  From original sketches drawn by Burton, to extensive props, sets and puppets, the exhibition showcases the artistic detail and vision that has gone into bringing this heartwarming tale to the big screen in 2012’s most highly anticipated animated movie.

The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition delves into the world of a boy who, inspired by science and the love of his dog, brings his beloved pet back from the dead.