Rolly Teranishi and his works as a movie director; he owns a costume of his favorite Tim Burton character, Jack Skellington from "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Being a big fan of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", he has made several appearances in the stage performances in Japan as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Other stage performances include the role of Captain Hook in "Peter Pan" and the Fox and the Conceited Man in "Le Petit Prince". His most recent stage role was in the first Japanese production of "Tommy", playing the parts of Cousin Kevin and the Pinball Wizard. 2006 was the 15th-year anniversary of
Tim Burton of Hearts. Tim Burton appeared at the 2009 Comic-Con in San Diego, California, to promote both "9" and "Alice in Wonderland". When asked about the filmmaking process by an attendee, he mentioned his "imaginary friend" who helps him out, prompting Johnny Depp to walk on stage to the applause of the audience. The film won two Academy Awards, for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. Burton's film "Dark Shadows" once again starred Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in leading roles. The film was based on the original "Dark Shadows" gothic soap opera, which aired on ABC from 1966