Tim Burton's "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" will show in Chinese theaters on Dec. 2. (Photo : Fox Movies Website)
Known for his horror-fantasy films such as "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands," Hollywood Director Tim Burton appeared shortly in Beijing to promote his latest film of the same genre, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," which will show on Dec. 2.
In a press conference, Burton said that the film presents a wonderful bedtime story that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. He added that it is not all dark and all scary, but has some humor and emotion.
When asked about creative blocks, Burton said to China.org that he does not worry much about it but he focuses instead on feeling things. He also added that doing a film involves many other artists who he can create with.
The film stars Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Chris O'Dowd, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson.
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" was based on a novel with the same title, written by American Author Ransom Riggs. The story unfolded as a family tragedy pressed sixteen-year-old Jacob to follow clues and journey to a remote island off the coast of Wales where he found an abandoned orphanage.
On Riggs' website, the book trailer tells that "As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children who once lived here-one of whom was his own grandfather-were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a desolate island for good reason. And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive."
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" has been a New York Times bestseller and has been named one of "100 Young Adult Books to Read in a Lifetime" by Amazon.com. It has sold millions of copies and has been translated into 40 languages.
