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FRANKENWEENIE (2012)PRODUCTION NOTESAtticus continues to excel in his education and is a major history buff, which he incorporates intodirecting stop- motion animated movies using Legos. He is an avid "gamer" and especially enjoysvideo games that include history, Legos or "Star Wars."Atticus has made numerous talk show appearances, including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,""Conan," "The View," "Good Morning America" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"—a fan favorite. Hewas selected to be a presenter for the 2011 Genesis Awards for his recognition to public awarenessof humane treatment of animals and was invited to be the Grand Marshal of Washington, D.C.'s2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival. He was also invited to an internship with Lego MasterBuilders of Florida, who honored him for spending time learning more about one of his mostpassionate hobbies.In addition to all of this are his love for acting and his true passion for comedy. Atticus gives muchlove and credit to his mom and dad for enabling him to "be himself" and have the time of his life.ROBERT CAPRON (Bob) began his acting career when he was eight years old by enrolling in anafter-school drama program sponsored by Trinity Repertory Company. Later that year he landed arole as Turkey Boy in Trinity's production of "A Christmas Carol." Since that time Robert hasperformed a variety of roles on stage. Recently, Robert has turned his efforts to film. Robert's firstprincipal role was in "Bride Wars," where he played Robert. Shortly thereafter, he earned a role asyoung Dave's pal in the movie "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."Robert's role as Rowley in Fox's three-movie franchise "Diary of A Wimpy Kid" (2010, 2011) isperhaps his most recognized role to date. The third installment of the franchise, "Dog Days," wasreleased on August 3, 2012.In April 2012, Robert played Young Curly in the movie "The Three Stooges." Looking ahead,Robert will be playing Derek in the 3D CGI motion-capture version of "Tarzan," which is set forrelease in 2013.In addition to theater and film, Robert has also appeared on television as a guest star on ABC's "TheMiddle" and as the lead on two episodes of The Hub Network's "The Haunting Hour."Robert is passionate about reading, acting, watching movies and writing his own screenplays. Heloves riding his Razor scooter, swimming, riding his bike and playing in "improvised" rugbymatches. He also enjoys playing video games and following all his favorite superheroes, andplaying his percussion instruments.In May 2012, Robert was elected into the National Junior Honor Society and enters his first year ofhigh school in September 2012. His favorite subjects are Social Studies and English.CONCHATA FERRELL's (Bob's Mom) first Hollywood break was in Sidney Lumet's"Network." Following came many films, including "Heartland" with Rip Torn, "Where the RiverRuns Black," "For Keeps," "Mystic Pizza" alongside Julia Roberts, Tim Burton's "EdwardScissorhands," starring Johnny Depp, "True Romance," starring Brad Pitt, Gary Oldman and DennisHopper, Oliver Stone's "Heaven and Earth," "Touch," "Erin Brockovich," "K-Pax," "Mr. Deeds"and "Surviving Eden." On television, Ferrell has appeared as a guest star on over 100 differentshows. She was seen as a series regular on "E/R" (the sitcom), "L.A. Law," for which she receivedan Emmy® nomination, "Townies" and "Teen Angel." Ferrell can currently be seen in her Emmy-© 2012 Walt Disney Pictures20
FRANKENWEENIE (2012)PRODUCTION NOTESnominated role of Berta on the CBS hit comedy series "Two and a Half Men," which is starting itstenth season.With two Oscar® nominations and a Golden Globe® award to her credit, WINONA RYDER (ElsaVan Helsing) hails as one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents and classic beauties.Ryder was recently seen in Darren Aronofsky's critically acclaimed supernatural thriller "BlackSwan" opposite Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. The film went on to receive Academy Award®,Golden Globe® and Screen Actors Guild Award® nominations.Ryder will next been seen in the drama "The Iceman" opposite Oscar® nominees Michael Shannonand James Franco. The film is based on the true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contractkiller and family man.Ryder also appeared in the Universal comedy "The Dilemma," from director Ron Howard, whichco-starred Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Jennifer Connelly. Previously, she was seen in RebeccaMiller's "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" opposite Robin Wright Penn, Alan Arkin, Keanu Reevesand Julianne Moore, and in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek," starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Karl Urbanand Eric Bana.As Jo in Gillian Armstrong's highly acclaimed version of the Louisa May Alcott classic, "LittleWomen," Ryder received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Actress. The previous year shewas Oscar®-nominated, and won the Golden Globe® and National Board of Review Awards forBest Supporting Actress for her performance in Martin Scorsese's "The Age of Innocence." Ryderalso received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Richard Benjamin's"Mermaids."In 1999, Ryder starred in and served as executive producer on the critically acclaimed "Girl,Interrupted," based on the best-selling memoir and directed by James Mangold. While the filmmarked Ryder's first feature as executive producer, she previously produced the documentary "TheDay My God Died," which depicted the human story behind the modern tragedy of child sextrafficking in India.Noted for constantly challenging herself with each project, Ryder has worked with some of themost acclaimed directors in film today, including Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Alien: Resurrection"),Woody Allen ("Celebrity"), Nicholas Hytner ("The Crucible"), Billie August ("The House of theSpirits"), Francis Ford Coppola ("Bram Stoker's Dracula"), Jim Jarmusch ("Night on Earth"), TimBurton ("Edward Scissorhands" and "Beetlejuice"), Michael Lehman ("Heathers"), Ben Stiller("Reality Bites"), Al Pacino ("Looking For Richard"), Joan Chen ("Autumn in New York"), JanuszKaminski ("Lost Souls"), Jocelyn Moorehouse ("How To Make an American Quilt"), David Wain("The Ten"), and Richard Linklater ("A Scanner Darkly").On television, Ryder lent her voice to both "The Simpsons" and "Dr. Katz." She also narrated aGRAMMY®- nominated album, "Anne Frank: The Diary of A Young Girl." Additionally, Ryderappeared in the season finale episode of "Strangers With Candy" and on an episode of "Friends."In 1997, Ryder was honored with ShoWest's Female Star of the Year, the Motion Picture Club'sFemale Star of the Year, as well as receiving an honorary degree from San Francisco's AmericanConservatory Theater. She served as a juror for the 51st Annual Cannes International Film Festivalunder Martin Scorsese and received the Peter J. Owens Award for "brilliance, independence and© 2012 Walt Disney Pictures21
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