Stop-motion films always take a long time to make, but Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie is finally on its way, with an October 17th, 2012 release date set. Disney has released a new trailer for the movie, which as with previous promos, suggests it’s great fun. Here’s the synopsis: ‘From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes “Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to lifewith just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victors fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life can be monstrous. A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.’