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Tim Burton Classics Movie Marathon
Saturday, October 31
10:00am - 5:00pm
Northwest Akron Branch Library
Community RoomJoin our Tim Burton movie marathon for gothic whimsy, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. Dare to enter Burton’s twisted dreamworld!
"Frankenweenie" (2012) by Walt Disney Pictures (PG): "When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was." - SWANK Motion Pictures, Inc. (90 minutes)
"Corpse Bride" (2005) by Warner Bros. (PG): "Returning to the painstaking stop-motion animation he employed with amazing success in "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be. It is up to the groom's flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in the warmhearted fable Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride." - SWANK Motion Pictures, Inc. (75 minutes)
"The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993) by Walt Disney Pictures (PG): "Holiday tale about the leader of Halloweentown, who schemes to kidnap Santa Claus and take over Christmastown. Voices...Jack: Chris Sarandon and Danny Elfman. Sally: Catherine O'Hara. Mayor: Glenn Shadix. Oogie Boogie: Ken Page. Lock: Paul Reubens. Scientist: William Hickey. Santa: Ed Ivory. Directed by Henry Selick. Conceived and produced by Tim Burton." - SWANK Motion Pictures, Inc. (76 minutes)
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The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.
Look for Northwest Akron Branch staff at local schools and early childhood centers and at community events throughout the year. Visit the branch for more opportunities to learn and explore with others. Programming for all ages at the library is responsive to community interests, with play and story programming for very young children, book discussion groups for adults, school-age and teen crafting and gaming opportunities, and more. The Northwest Akron Branch Library—your one-stop spot for all your educational and entertainment needs and interests.