Tim Burton directed the original Frankenweenie, which came out in 1984.
The 2012 version synopsis reads:
From creative genius Tim Burton comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.
The new film is a 3D black-and-white stop motion-animated film and remake of the 1984 short film. Like the 1984 version, it is a parody of and an homage to the 1931 film Frankenstein based on Mary Shelley's book
The Disney movie is scheduled to come out October 5, 2012.
Caption from Disney:
Surrounded by equipment in his attic lab, Young Victor (voiced by Charlie Tahan) attempts to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life with lessons he learned about electricity from his science teacher Mr. Rzykruski (voiced by Martin Landau). From Walt Disney Pictures