9 (film)

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Poster for the short film 9
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Poster for the short film 9

9, created by Shane Acker, is a computer animated 2005 Academy Award-nominated short film, and will be adapted as a feature film distributed by Focus Features.

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[edit] Short film

On January 31, 2006 the short film was nominated for the Academy Award for Animated Short Film.

The plot revolves around a "rag doll" character that fights a monster that has stolen the rest of his people's souls. The characters and sets are mostly comprised of every-day objects.

[edit] Awards

[edit] Awarded

[edit] Nominated

[edit] Feature film

Current event marker This article or section contains information about one or more scheduled or expected films. The content may change as the film's release approaches and more information becomes available. Upcoming film
9
Directed by Shane Acker
Produced by Timur Bekmambetov
Tim Burton
Dana Ginsburg
Jim Lemley
Written by Shane Acker
Pamela Pettler
Starring Elijah Wood
Distributed by Focus Features
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9 will also be an upcoming computer animated feature film adapted from the short film and will be produced in part by Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov, and Jim Lemley and is scheduled for release in 2008.

Shane Acker will direct the film and, with Pamela Pettler, will write the script. Elijah Wood has said he has recorded a voice for it.[1] [2]

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Director
The Island of Doctor Agor • Stalk of the Celery • Vincent • Frankenweenie • Pee-wee's Big Adventure • Beetlejuice • Batman • Edward Scissorhands • Batman Returns • Ed Wood • Mars Attacks! • Sleepy Hollow • Planet of the Apes • Big Fish • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • Corpse Bride • Sweeney Todd
Producer
The Nightmare Before Christmas • James and the Giant Peach • Batman Forever • 9

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[edit] References

  1. ^ "Elijah Wood Interview", MovieSeer.com. Retrieved on 2006-10-31.
  2. ^ "Elijah’s happy ride", Malaysia Star. Retrieved on 2006-11-17.

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