Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Premieres At Venice Film Festival

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Michael Keaton in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

World premiere of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' at Venice Film Festival.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Catherine O'Hara, from left, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder and Justin Theroux in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Directed by Tim Burton, sequel reunites original cast members.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Jenna Ortega in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Film set 36 years after the original, focusing on Deetz family.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Michael Keaton in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Embraced scrappy and improvisational production approach.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Michael Keaton in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

New cast additions include Justin Theroux and Willem Dafoe.

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Willem Dafoe poses for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Ryder returns as Lydia, expressing trust in Burton's vision.

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Monica Bellucci poses for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Film promises quirky charm and offbeat humor.

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Jenna Ortega poses for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Venice Film Festival to showcase diverse cinematic works until September 7.

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Catherine O'Hara, from left, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega pose for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Visit AP News for more updates on the festival.

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Winona Ryder poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

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Michael Keaton poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

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Michael Keaton poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

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Director Tim Burton, left, and Michael Keaton pose for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

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Producer Jeremy Kleiner, from left, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, director Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega and producer Tommy Harper pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

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Director Tim Burton, left, and Michael Keaton pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

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World premiere of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' at Venice Film Festival.

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