Tim Burton predecessor. Burton produced, but did not direct, due to schedule constraints on "Batman Returns", "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993) for Disney, originally meant to be a children's book in rhyme. The film was directed by Henry Selick and written by Caroline Thompson, based on Burton's original story, world and characters. The film received positive reviews for the stop motion animation, musical score and original storyline. It was a box office success, grossing $50 million.Because of the ruling nature of the film, it was not produced under Disney's name, but rather Disney owned Touchstone Pictures. Disney also fought for the protagonist
Tim Maculan Tim Maculan Tim Maculan (born April 20, 1963) is an American film and television actor, primarily working on television. Well known in the entertainment industry for his quick wit, wry sense of humor and poignant character work, actor Maculan has sustained a career in theater, film, television, voiceovers and commercials for over twenty years. He’s best known professionally for his recurring role of the compassionate Father Jack for all five seasons of the HBO series "Six Feet Under" and the acerbic, riotous waiter on the CBS comedy, "Cybill". Maculan’s character on "Cybill" earned him a GLAAD media award nomination in