Tim Burton Interview, Alice in Wonderland

We go down the Rabbit Hole with Tim Burton! At Comic Con we caught up with Tim Burton who spilled the beans on Alice in Wonderland. Again because of time constraints we are only going to touch briefly on it but here is what he told us in brief. Check back later in the week for more detailed updates.

Q: Were the characters designed on a pre-conceived notion and what did the actors bring to that process?

Tim Burton: Actors always bring something to it. If an actor connects and feels passionate, you should get something meaningful that they grasp on to. I just felt that with the material and the medium, it was just a good mixture of elements.

Q: Did you shoot Alice in Wonderland in 3D or convert afterwards?

Tim Burton: It’s a mixture of things. One was the element where we didn’t really have 5or 6 years to make it. Also, techniques that were usable gave me more freedom, depth and layering. For me, I couldn’t really see the difference. With what we were doing, this seemed the right approach.

It’s a much more pleasant experience. 3-D used to give you a head. Now you don’t walk out of the theater with a headache. It enhances and puts you in this world more. It just helps with the experience. I think the gimmick elements have fallen by the wayside. It’s more about an experience that puts you in it more. You feel things that you actually felt on the set which enhances the experience. You feel what you feel in real life.

Q: Can talk about Alice?

Tim Burton: She’s just a young girl. We wanted to give her some gravity, someone who has an internal life and you can see the wheels turning. A simple life, not flamboyant. That’s why I picked Helena and she’s got a big head (laughs).

Q: Will Dark Shadows be next?

Tim Burton: Yes, if I ever finish this one. (laughs) That’s the plan.

Because of how hectic Comic Con is we are bringing you little bits and pieces throuhout and will give full interviews once we have some time to sift through them in more detail. Check back soon! Below is the latest concept art that Disney supplied us with!