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Think Corpse Bride was made with CGI? Not even close. This Tim Burton classic was brought to life with real puppets, hand-crafted sets, and thousands of individual photos. Over 300 puppets. 24 frames per second. Weeks for just one scene. This isn’t animation — it’s obsession. 🎬 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes movie facts!
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