Jenna Ortega is still in her spooky TV and movie era. “Beetlejuice 2” is set to hit theaters September 2024 and reportedly will star the “Wednesday” actress as the daughter of Winona Ryder’s character Lydia Deetz, according to multiple reports. Ryder is reprising her iconic goth role and Michael Keaton is set to make his return as the crazy Beetlejuice. Though plot details have not been revealed, the upcoming movie will serve as a continuation to director Tim Burton’s classic 1988 film, which also starred Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Catherine O’Hara and many more.
Innovative filmmaker Tim Burton will be honored next month with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Monday.
One of Hollywood's most imaginative filmmakers will be recognized Sept. 3 in a ceremony at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Hollywood Toys & Costume. Actors Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton are scheduled to speak at the unveiling, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT, of the star in the category of Motion Pictures.
The ceremony will be live streamed here.
Born in Burbank, Burton's credits include "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," his 1985 directorial debut, "Beetlejuice" (1988), "Batman" (1989), "Batman Returns" (1992), the cult favorite "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993), "Corpse Bride" (2005), "Frankenweenie" (2012), "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) and many more films.
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," the sequel to the 1988 original, opens Sept. 6 in theaters nationwide. The film will star "Wednesday" actor Jenna Ortega, Ryder and Keaton.
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Burton grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where his mother owned a cat-themed gift shop and his father worked for the Burbank Parks and Recreation Department. He drew cartoons and enjoyed watching Vincent Price horror films. In ninth grade, a sanitation company featured one of his designs on an anti-litter poster.
After high school, Burton attended the California Institute of the Arts. His first job was as an animator for Disney.
