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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) dir. Tim Burton

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 2024

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So . . . I was sent these.

A couple of you know I used to have a Beetlejuice x Lydia blog. Used to be into the fandom big time, since the movie first opened in 1988. Then, for reasons I won't get into, I lost interest in all things Beej.

But some people still read my Beej fics on AO3. And one of them sent me these photos from Beetlejuice 2. They also sent me the link to the article they appeared in.

So for you few Beetlebabes who still Follow me -- you know who you are -- here's the article.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”... Beetlejuice returns in first look at Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder

Nick Romano

Wed, March 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM CDT

It's been 36 years, but once again, the juice is loose.

After reprising Batman in last year's The Flash, Michael Keaton returns to another iconic role in Entertainment Weekly's exclusive first look at Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to director Tim Burton's cult hit.

Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara also reprise their roles as Lydia and Delia Deetz, respectively, while Burton's Wednesday star Jenna Ortega plays Lydia's daughter Astrid, and The Leftovers star Justin Theroux plays Rory. Further details on Rory remain under wraps for now — unlike the titular "bio-exorcist."

The original Beetlejuice (1988) followed the recently deceased Barbara and Adam Maitland (Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin), who enlist the aid of the mischievous demon Beetlejuice/Betelgeuse (Keaton), to expel the current living residents of their home, the Deetz family. All hell, subsequently, breaks loose.

The sequel picks up decades later with a death in the family. "That's all I will say," Burton tells EW in an interview. "There's something that happens that sets things in motion." Could that be the death of Lydia's father, Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones)? The director plays coy: "We'll see." One thing's for sure, Beetlejuice comes back into play.

Burton describes getting Keaton back in the classic costume and makeup as "a weird out-of-body experience."

"He just got back into it," the filmmaker behind 1989's Batman (also starring Keaton) and 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas recalls. "It was kind of scary for somebody who was maybe not that overly interested in doing it. It was such a beautiful thing for me to see all the cast, but he, sort of like demon possession, just went right back into it."

Burton says he and Keaton have talked about a sequel on and off over the years. "Unless it felt right, he had no burning desire to do it," the director recalls. "I think we all felt the same way. It only made sense if it had an emotional hook."

Many concepts were floated around, some dating all the way back to the '80s, including a treatment set in Hawaii. "We talked about lots of different things," Burton says. "That was early on when we were going, Beetlejuice and the Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice Goes West, whatever. Lots of things came up."

What they needed, however, was time. His actors, including Ryder and O'Hara, had all moved on to other projects after the original came out, and "nobody," Burton notes, "was really pushing for it." The filmmaker also admits he didn't initially (and still doesn't to some degree) understand the success of the first film, so he wasn't motivated to move forward with an idea that didn't excite him.

The hook he was looking for, as it turns out, revolves around Ryder's Lydia and bringing together three generations of Deetz women, including O'Hara's Delia and Ortega's Astrid. "I so identified with the Lydia character, but then you get to all these years later, and you take your own journey, going from cool teenager to lame adult, back and forth again," he explains. "That made it emotional, gave it a foundation. So that was the thing that really truly got me into it."

Other details on the film itself are being kept secret for now, other than the presence of Monica Bellucci (Spectre), Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon), and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) among the cast. (Dafoe previously disclosed his role as a B-movie action star who died and became a police officer in the Afterlife.) Burton feels "a bit jinx-y" about revealing such things, given that he's still shaping the movie in the editing phase. But he does confirm he'll be using stop-motion animation to bring a lot of the classic Beetlejuice effects to the screen. "It needed a back-to-basics, handmade quality," he says. "It reenergized why I love making movies."

And what about that title? Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. "It's been, what? Thirty-five years. So it didn't feel like Beetlejuice 2 to me," Burton says. "It didn't feel like that kind of a movie. The other one I thought of, because one of my favorite Dracula movies is Dracula A.D. 1972, was Beetlejuice 2024 A.D. But this was a nice simple one."

Just don't say the name one more time, or you risk summoning the man himself.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will hit theaters on Sept. 6.

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Addendum: Was sent the link to this, too.

I'm . . . fearfully optimistic . . . .

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Beetlejuice 2 Trailer: Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega and More

Warner Bros. has unveiled the long-awaited trailer for Tim Burton’s sequel to his 1988 cult classic horror-comedy “Beetlejuice,” starring Michael Keaton reprising his iconic role as the mischievous Beetlejuice. The film, officially titled “Beetlejuice 2 Trailer,” is scheduled for release on September 6, marking a thrilling return after 36 years.

Returning alongside Keaton are original “Beetlejuice” cast members Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, adding to the nostalgic charm of the sequel. Jenna Ortega joins the ensemble as the newest member of the Deetz family, Astrid Deetz. Monica Bellucci brings her talent to the film as Beetlejuice’s wife, while Willem DeFoe takes on the role of a “police officer in the afterlife” and former “B movie action star,” showcasing his versatile acting skills as an afterlife detective. Additionally, Justin Theroux adds a new dynamic to the sequel with his character.

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Fans can anticipate a blend of familiar faces and fresh talent, promising an exciting continuation of the beloved Beetlejuice universe that has captivated audiences for decades.

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Video: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE | Official Teaser Trailer

Get ready to summon Beetlejuice once again! Tim Burton, the Oscar-nominated visionary, teams up with Michael Keaton, reprising his iconic role, in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel to Burton's beloved classic. Joining the cast are Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe, promising an all-star ensemble.

In this sequel, three generations of the Deetz family return to Winter River after a family tragedy, only to find themselves still haunted by Beetlejuice. Lydia's life takes a chaotic turn when her rebellious daughter, Astrid, stumbles upon a mysterious model of the town in the attic, inadvertently opening a portal to the Afterlife. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time before Beetlejuice's mischievous antics are unleashed once again.

Directed by Burton and penned by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, with a story by Gough & Millar and Seth Grahame-Smith, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of fantasy and humor. Behind the scenes, Burton's creative team includes industry veterans like director of photography Haris Zambarloukos, production designer Mark Scruton, editor Jay Prychidny, costume designer Colleen Atwood, special makeup FX supervisor Neal Scanlan, composer Danny Elfman, and hair and makeup designer Christine Blundell.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, set to hit theaters and IMAX screens nationwide on September 6, 2024, followed by an international release starting September 4, 2024. Get ready for a wild ride as Beetlejuice returns to wreak havoc in theaters worldwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 2024