According to Reuters, via Yahoo! News, a preview for Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, shown to the press and critics late on Tuesday, was met with a ‘thunderous reception’ at the Venice Film Festival. Regarding the film’s praised style and usage of stop-motion animation, Burton stated, “We feel so lucky, with computers and all taking over, to be able to do this beautiful, old fashioned technique.”

In other Corpse Bride news, About.com is holding a sweepstakes in celebration of the movie. One may find details on how to enter, along with other info on the film, here. Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride will open nationwide in theaters on September 23rd.