how was nightmare before christmas made

The film was produced by Tim Burton and Caroline Thompson, with music and lyrics by Danny Elfman. Burton and Thompson had been fans of stop-motion animation and were inspired by the work of Ray Harryhausen and puppeteer Jim Henson. The film was released in 1993 and quickly became a cult classic, with its unique blend of dark humor and fantastical elements. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards and is now considered a modern-day classic.