Celeb News: Beetlejuice sequel in the works

DAP

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Tim Burton’s involvement in “Beetlejuice 2″ is no longer a rumor, as he’s officially in talks to direct the sequel for Warner Bros., multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.

Michael Keaton is expected to reprise his role as the titular fast-talking, black-and-white stripe-wearing ghost with the most.

The Geffen Company, which produced the 1988 classic, will produce the sequel with Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg of KatzSmith Productions. Grahame-Smith, who penned the Burton-produced adaptation of “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” wrote the script that Warner Bros. has confidence in.

TheWrap started looking into Burton’s schedule last week after word began to spread that 20th Century Fox’s fantasy film “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” may not be Burton’s next movie. Peter Chernin’s production company is producing the adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ bestselling novel.

The truth is that Burton hasn’t decided what his next movie will be, and while it definitely won’t be “Beetlejuice 2,” his long-rumored interest in a sequel is no mere flirtation anymore.

The timing feels right for a return to Beetlejuice’s graveyard, as the character remains a beloved part of pop culture who maintains a presence at theme parks around the world. The character also spawned a successful animated TV series.

Not only is Burton looking to redeem himself after his “Dark Shadows” movie with Johnny Depp underperformed for WB, but Keaton himself is in the midst of a career renaissance, with starring roles in the “RoboCop” remake and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s comedy “Birdman.” Keaton also appeared in Larry David’s HBO movie “Clear History” and co-stars in DreamWorks’ tentpole “Need for Speed.”

Burton, who is coming off an Oscar nomination as the director of “Frankenweenie,” recently wrapped the Weinstein Company drama “Big Eyes,” which stars Amy Adams as painter Margaret Keane and Christoph Waltz as her credit-grabbing husband. Burton is represented by WME.

http://www.thewrap.com/tim-burton-ta...2-warner-bros/

Mykecx1130

Can't wait!!!

Grumpy Gills

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Jack. Bauer

Way to ruin a perfect classic.

H2o

I'm here for it

Horse

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Haunter

Midnight

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Originally posted by Jack.

Way to ruin a perfect classic.

The original movie isn't being touched in any way, shape, or form.

It won't be ruined.

Staryu

The original is flawless and there was a rumored sequel back in the late 80s/early 90s called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian or something, the script is online, it's kinda terrible so I'm glad it was never made. Hopefully this one will be good

Burton and Keaton both coming back, hopefully they can get Winona too

Tylerbv

I LOVE the original, but this seems like it could be a terrible idea.

Sinner

About damn time.
Hopefully they don't ruin it

KanYe!

will have lil wayne in it

titled : pussyjuice

MonsterConnor

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Originally posted by Midnight

The original movie isn't being touched in any way, shape, or form.

It won't be ruined.

I HATE when people try to say that because a sequel is being made to a classic, or a classic is being remade, then THAT classic becomes ruined.
Regardless if that sequel or that remake to that classic sucks, you still have the classic to share and love, it isn't going anywhere.

BILLIONAIRE✘BOY

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Originally posted by Midnight

The original movie isn't being touched in any way, shape, or form.

It won't be ruined.

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I♥Toronto

it better be good