9 on DVD

Shane Acker's (and Tim Burton produced!) 9 came out on DVD today, go out and get your copy ;)

9 on DVD

You can get a copy of Tim Burton produced 9 on December 29th, on DVD and Blu Ray (which will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p video, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and also include D-BOX Motion Code as was offered in a handful of theaters.) 
Bonus Features:

• U Control - Picture in Picture
• Deleted Scenes
• 9 - The Long and the Short of It
• On Tour with Shane Acker
• The Look of 9
• Acting Out
• 9 - The Original Short
• My Scenes
• Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Shane Acker, Animation Director Joe Ksander, Head of Story Ryan O'Loughlin and Editor Nick Kenway
• Pocket Blue App
• BD Live  

(Info from Thehdroom.com)

A Good 9 Review

I liked this review of 9 from thedartmouth.com

"Computer graphics have become a staple of modern cinema. Few movies are released without CGI, and many recent computer-animated films — such as “Wall-E” (2008) and “Up” (2009) — are favorites of our generation.
As a fan of this expanding medium, I find it disappointing that computer animation is never featured in action and horror movies. For this reason, it was a thrill to watch “9,” which finally introduces the computer-animation genre to a more mature audience.
“9” is an absolutely gorgeous film full of suspense, and the animation makes it possible for the creators to include sequences that would be impractical with live action."

Finish it at the link above.

9 Has OUTSTANDING Visual Quality!!

Dearest readers,

I just returned from the theaters this 9th of September in 2009, and I had my mind blown by the movie, 9! Other reviews have said that it lacked plot and had weak storytelling, but I think the story was told beautifully through the animation, music, and images. The movie didn't need a detailed script to tell it's tale. It is definitely one that you need to see on the big screen!

You had to love each of the rag dolls for it's own specific charm, and they were amazing fun to watch, and the detail of the scenery demands that you watch the movie again and again. So if you haven't seen it yet today, go catch a late showing because it's just not the same if you don't watch 9 on 9-9-09 =)

That's pretty much what I had to say, it was a great, very Tim Burton-y movie, and you should see it, discuss it, and love it!

Send us your reviews, and send in those last minute contest entries before 10pm to HBCfanclub@gmail.com

Watch Elijah Tonight!

Elijah Wood will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TONIGHT at 12:35 am PST/EST on NBC

9 Movie Reviews

If you're interested in reading some reviews of 9, follow these links:

Visual marvels, not enough story in '9'. Director expands his perfect short, but needs more.http://www.sltrib.com/themix/ci_13291176

In the world of '9,' less was more

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/talking_pictures/

Ebert: '9' worth seeing, but disappoints

http://www.indystar.com/article/

Valley of the rag dolls: "9"

http://blog.oregonlive.com/madaboutmovies/

9 Movie TV Spots

Here are 3 new TV spots for 9:

Elijah Wood talks about being a Stitchpunk

Elijah Wood was interviewed by The Examiner, you can read the entire interview here.

Here's a highlight:

How would you describe your "9" character?

[The character named] 1 has kind of created a rule over the others in a means of protecting themselves against the machines, and 9 comes to this world without any knowledge of all [of] the others, the machines. So he’s completely innocent. So there’s this sort of courage and questioning of the innocence he has that he brings to the others, who have stopped questioning and stopped looking for answers and remained sequestered. So it’s a very searching character, a very open [character] — not at all hindered by the fears that the other characters have. So it’s a lot of fun to play — definitely more courageous.

Can you compare your experience to working on "9" to working on "The Lord of the Rings" series?

[He gives a weary laugh.] This is going to happen for the rest of my life. I think there are parallels. I think it’s an adventure story. They [9 and Frodo Baggins] are different characters, but there’s a similarity in … being given a sense of responsibility and a sense of maybe a quest. In this film ["9"], the character is really driving the others to search. [The characters of] 1 through 8, for the most part, have stopped looking for answers. They’re totally hindered by fear and these machines that exist, so the function of 9 is really to put pressure on those characters. He’s a little bit more forthcoming with his drive for answers.

9 Photo Gallery with Commentary

Nytimes.com has a photo gallery of 9 movie stills, with commentary explanations! Follow the link to view the gallery and learn more about 9.

Shane Acker says he's open to a sequel

Director Shane Acker hinted at a sequel to 9: “I think everyone's poised to see if the films works, if it finds an audience and makes some money. I think everyone is chomping at the bit to see if it does, and if it does, then maybe there will be an opportunity to make a sequel. I think it would be a great world to revisit.”
I haven't even seen the movie yet, but I think I'll be wanting more from Shane's post apocalyptic world. What do you think?

9 Movie Exclusives and Tim Burton Interviews

Starlog.com has a two part 9 exclusive, part one was posted today and can be found here. There were some picture's included that I haven't seen yet (maybe you have, I don't know...):



Part two of this story comes out tomorrow.

A Tim Burton quote has been going around about his relationship with Johnny Depp:

"It's very nice to have someone that you can have a completely abstract conversation with and leave the room, feel like everything's fine, and then realize that if you pick it apart, you have absolutely no idea what either of you said." —Tim Burton [MTV]

And check out this Q&A with Tim over at http://southflorida.metromix.com,

What's your favorite animated film?
[Long pause] I'd have to pick something that had a lot of impact, which was "Jason and the Argonauts" [by] Ray Harryhausen. That really had an impact on me. The stop-motion animation and the kind of reality and scale of it at the time when I saw it was really amazing.

Would you ever want to remake that film? They're remaking "Clash of the Titans."
[Chuckles] I know. Nah, I think it was good.

How are things coming along with "Dark Shadows"?
I haven't really started that at all. I still have to finish "Alice." So that's a big job ahead of me. It's way too early. [Laughs] Probably in a year's time.

Any ideas that you've already been thinking up for it?
Well, just to try to capture the tone. It was a strange show, it has a strange vibe to it. And that's, I think, key to it.

"Alice" has been all over the place, with photos and trailers and you guys at Comic-Con.
Usually I don't talk about something before it's done. So it's been an odd situation because I [still] have so much work to do. I'm not scared of [all the special effects], per se, but I'm a bit daunted by the time and the unknown quality of it. But that makes it exciting as well.

What about "Frankenweenie"?
Still early. Like I said, the focus I have is "Alice." It's hard to think of anything else that requires a large amount of work.

But that's on the table.
Oh yeah, afterward, yeah. Exactly. Slowly get started.

I saw the latest "Harry Potter" last night, which stars your partner, Helena Bonham Carter. She makes a pretty mean baddie.
[Jokes] Yeah, she's a good witch. She had a lot of practice. She's good at that.

Does she ever come to you for tips on how to channel all that darkness?
No, she keeps it all personal. She keeps it all for her own uses, yeah. Witchcraft uses. [Laughs]

New York's Museum of Modern Art is doing an exhibit on you later this year. That was a little unexpected.
I feel like it's a weird dream—I'm not sure that it's real. But it's very exciting. That's probably more scary than a film, in a certain way. It feels a bit more exposing. I'm trying not to think too much about it. I'm trying to remove myself a bit from it—a bit of an out-of-body experience.

Your films have such a consistent, dark vision. Do you ever wake up wanting to do something crazy like a romantic comedy?
[Chuckles] No. Well, I thought "Sweeney Todd" was a romantic comedy in my mind. So, I think I've already done it. [Laughs] But not the way you're thinking, because that would be scary. But some of those are so scary, they're like horror movies anyway. They don't need my help.
Read it all at the link.

Elijah Wood on Your TV Screen!

Earlier this evening Elijah Wood talked about 9 on Access Hollywood (I told you I'd post it ;D )


Later tonight he will be on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (at 11:35pm, but if you don't want to stay up that late I'll try and find a clip of that too).

Tomorrow he is scheduled to be on Attack of the Show tomorrow (Sept. 2nd) at 7:00 PM so be sure to tune in to that on G4.

Have you sent us your 9 Fan Art yet? Be sure to send it in before the 9th, and check back daily for the newest contest to win a limited edition 9 movie book!

Tim Burton/Shane Acker Interview and HBC is Nominated for a Spike TV SCREAM Award

The title pretty much sums it up, Helena is nominated for "Best Villain" for her role in Harry Potter as Bellatrix Lestrange.
The movie itself was nominated for Best Fantasy Movie,' 'Best Squeal,' and 'Best F/X' categories, while The Death Eaters attach London has been chosen for 'Scene of the Year.' Also Daniel Radcliffe was nominated for 'Best Actor in a Fantasy Movie or TV Show,' Emma Watson for 'Best Actress in a Fantasy Movie or TV Show,' Evanna Lynch for 'Best Supporting Actress,' and Rupert Grint in the 'Best Supporting Actor'.
The SpikeTV SCREAM awards air on October 27th at 10:00pm on US cable network SpikeTV.

Movies Online interviewed Shane Acker and Tim Burton about 9, which you can read here.

Are you working on your 9 Fan Art? If not, you better get started if you want to win a 9 Movie Book!

9 on TV

Watch Access Hollywood TONIGHT for 9 coverage (check your local listings). I'll try to find a video of the show tomorrow to post if you miss it.

Don't forget to enter our contest!!

9 Contest-- Day 1!

This begins HBCfanclub's 9 Movie Contest!
Everyday between now and 9-9-09 we will have a new contest on the site and a new chance for you to win a limited edition 9 Movie book!
Once a contest is posted we will accept entries until 10pm (Pacific Time) on September 9th.
The first contest is...

Send us your original 9 inspired fan art!

-Create a masterpiece based on the Tim Burton produced movie either on your computer (with paint, photoshop, ect. if you use an actual still from the movie in your piece please cite it!) or hand draw, paint, sketch something and scan it to send to us. (Use your imagination! The more creative it is the greater chance you have at winning!)

-Email us your picture at HBCfanclub@gmail.com

-If you don't want us to post your picture please say so in the email, otherwise by sending it to us you agree to allow us to proudly put it on the blog (with any kind of name or caption you want attached to it, so please specify!)

-Drawings will be accepted through the 9th, and we'll keep reminding you of all of the open contests. All book winners will be randomly chosen from the correct entries we receive.

-If you have any questions leave a comment or email us and we'll answer it as best we can.

-Have fun!

9 Concept Art

These pictures were posted on http://blog.newsarama.com/ today:

I hope these pictures spark some inspiration because tomorrow begins our 9 Movie contest! If you want to be entered to win a limited edition 9 book, then come to HBCfanclub each day and enter the specific contest. Tomorrow's task is to send in an original piece of 9 art, either done on your computer in photoshop or paint or a hand drawn (or painted or sketched or crayoned ect.) picture that you have scanned and emailed to us at HBCfanclub@gmail.com. In your email please let us know if you don't want us to share you art on the site, otherwise it will be proudly displayed and you have a chance at your own 9 movie book!

I can't wait to see your entries, and come back each day between the 1st and the 9th and enter the days contest (all contest entires will be accepted until 10pm on the 9th).
xoxo, your friends at HBCfanclub

9 Movie Clips

The official 9 Facebook page has tons of clips from the movie! You can see all 11 of them at here.

Tim Talks About 9

The Epoch Times talked to Tim Burton about 9, which you can read it in it's entirety here.

“What do I want when I make a movie, what is helpful to me … so we both, Timur [Bekmambetov, co-producer] and I, tried to offer Shane that sort of support. You know I suggested the screenwriter whom I work with, and so I knew that’d be a good mix of people like Danny [Elfman, the film's composer] and wherever I could give anything.”

“The thing that intrigued me about [9] was, you see a lot of personal films, you rarely see the slightly personalized animated films … and that’s what I liked about it. And we’ve all seen post-apocalyptic imagery a million times. But again, I was surprised at how the kind of poetry to this and the sort of quietness and the kind of things between the lines to this that I really enjoyed—the style of animation, the performances going for a more naturalistic [feel]. It just felt like it was in new category in terms of animation.”

What's Behind the Numbers in '9'?

http://scifiwire.com wanted to know the meaning behind the numbering in Tim Burton produced 9, this is what director Shane Acker said:
"I was just having fun and kind of exploring this idea that these numbers would be versions in some way," Acker said in an exclusive interview last week in Beverly Hills, Calif. "As the numbers get higher, the sophistication of the creatures gets more complex and more refined. So when 9 comes along, he is the last version, the most up-to-date version, the most complete, who has a larger, more holistic view. We just bought into that conceit, and then we tried to have as much fun with that as we could. What does the number 6 mean? What kind of emotions does that elicit, that number? What could this character be? So we tried to separate them all, as they all have their own strengths and their own weaknesses, and together they're able to complete themselves, and they become a whole once they finally get working together."

Read more here.

Focus Feature's Official 9 Facebook Page

If you're on Facebook be sure to become a fan of Focus Feature's 9 page (after you check in on the 9 Scientist's page, of course!).

The 9 Movie page has up-to-date photo albums, clips from the movie, and links to other sites (including HBCfanclub ;D)