Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) - Blu-ray Forum

Guydowood · 09-06-2011, 07:16 PM

Source: Deadline

A long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel may finally be moving forward, Deadline reports. Writer/producer pair David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith have just signed a two-year first look contract with Warner Bros. and among their first projects is a follow-up to the 1988 film.

Directed by Tim Burton, the original starred Michael Keaton as the titular Beetlejuice, a "bio-exorcist" (a ghost who removes humans), who is unwittingly employed by a newly-deceased couple (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) to frighten away the family that has just moved into their would-be home. Winona Ryder starred as the daughter of the family in her breakout role

While the original film spawned a lesser-known animated series, a sequel was planned in the early '90s with the title Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton had planned to return as director, but the project failed to develop beyond an initial screenplay. It is currently unknown whether or not Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith's upcoming script will have any crossover with that original concept.

Grahame-Smith is one of the writers on Burton's upcoming Dark Shadows and, while there's no confirmation yet as to whether Burton (or Keaton) might be involved with the sequel, it is stated that the film is planned as a continuation of the original and not as a reboot.

bhampton · 09-06-2011, 07:27 PM

Say what?....

I love Geena Davis but she could pass for her ghost from the first film at this point.

-Brian

Punchy000 · 09-06-2011, 07:46 PM

I swear to Christ, if it's not Keaton I will personally burn the world with no help...

DVDFreaker · 09-06-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Punchy000

I swear to Christ, if it's not Keaton I will personally burn the world with no help...

No worries, Keaton had said he wants to do a sequel since he loves the movie

DVDFreaker · 09-06-2011, 07:58 PM

If Beetlejuice 2 is in the works, I bet it is going to bomb

csdot · 09-06-2011, 08:04 PM

sounds like a pretty terrible idea, but at the same time i miss Michael Keaton so id check it out. he was incredible in the original.

EricJ · 09-06-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Guydowood

While the original film spawned a lesser-known animated series, a sequel was planned in the early '90s with the title Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton had planned to return as director, but the project failed to develop beyond an initial screenplay. It is currently unknown whether or not Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith's upcoming script will have any crossover with that original concept. .

There were two concepts: Warner wanted "Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian", but Tim Burton wanted "Beetlejuice in Love".
Stubborn talks stalled, and Warner dropped Tim faster than you can say "Catwoman" and "Superman Lives".

Mahatma · 09-06-2011, 08:06 PM

Huge WTF moment!Can't even begin to envision seeing that.Burton gonna direct,or new blood?If new blood then maybe I can see past the initial reaction.

Matty_J · 09-06-2011, 08:31 PM

I really liked the original, but if the sequel is going to have 'In Love', or 'Goes Hawaiian' then that sounds like a cheeseball rip off. Something on the scale of Weekend at Bernies 2 or other lame try to make a few bucks off a name. It would totally have to be dark like Burton's 'The Nightmare before Christmas.'
I have no doubts about Burton's ability, but this just doesn't sound right...

Mr. Lost · 09-06-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty_J

I really liked the original, but if the sequel is going to have 'In Love', or 'Goes Hawaiian' then that sounds like a cheeseball rip off. Something on the scale of Weekend at Bernies 2 or other lame try to make a few bucks off a name. It would totally have to be dark like Burton's 'The Nightmare before Christmas.'
I have no doubts about Burton's ability, but this just doesn't sound right...

My thoughts exactly

Just leave the damn classic alone for beetlejuice's sake. The last thing I want to see is another great movie to be ruined by a stupid sequel purely for cash cowing purposes

MiC. UHD · 09-06-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty_J

I really liked the original, but if the sequel is going to have 'In Love', or 'Goes Hawaiian' then that sounds like a cheeseball rip off. Something on the scale of Weekend at Bernies 2 or other lame try to make a few bucks off a name. It would totally have to be dark like Burton's 'The Nightmare before Christmas.'
I have no doubts about Burton's ability, but this just doesn't sound right...

Hey I liked Weekend at Bernies 2!

On topic: Beetlejuice 2 sounds terrible unless Burton and Keaton return, and even then!

fadenschnute · 09-06-2011, 11:23 PM

I just watched "Beetlejuice" a few days ago and it still holds up very well. Normaly I would be all over a sequel, but I just haven't been feeling Burton's recent efforts. They all feel kind of tired and stale to me and it would be a shame if that happened to Beetlejuice.

EricJ · 09-06-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MiC. HD

Hey I liked Weekend at Bernies 2!

(Actually, the studio didn't want to make it, but darnit, the Italian audiences WANTED one!
It's still the poster-child example to pull out when arguing that not every unnecessary sequel is a wholly American decision...

)

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On topic: Beetlejuice 2 sounds terrible unless Burton and Keaton return, and even then!

Michael Keaton is, not to use too harsh a term, OLD.
(Still good-looking, but mostly doing voice work these days, qv. "Cars".)

I'm guessing Warner will spin off some excuse to use a new "wildman"/"edgy" comic in Keaton's old-script role, and in Hollywood, you know what THAT means:

[Show spoiler]

Blu-Runner · 09-06-2011, 11:38 PM

Oh man. Hmm. Well, despite the fact that the first one ended in such a way that a sequel could easily be made (Beetlejuice lived--although his head was shrunk, and the Maitlands share the house with the Deetzs), I just can't for the life of me figure out how this "would work." They would really need to get Burton, Danny Elfman and Michael Keaton back. But I think this will go the way of Ghostbusters 3.

DVDFreaker · 09-07-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by csdot

sounds like a pretty terrible idea, but at the same time i miss Michael Keaton so id check it out. he was incredible in the original.

Me too

500_Days_of_Night · 09-07-2011, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Punchy000

I swear to Christ, if it's not Keaton I will personally burn the world with no help...

Whether you need assistance or not... I WILL BE THERE WITH YOU.

Kaiju · 09-07-2011, 05:22 AM

The only way this has any chance of being decent is if Michael Keaton plays Beetlejuice.

slimdude · 09-07-2011, 05:52 AM

They've waited too long to consider making a sequel to Beetlejuice! It's been 23 years for Pete sakes. The new generation are not familiar, and don't know anything about the original Beetlejuice, nor its characters to go, and see the sequel. The filmmakers should leave it alone.

DaleDark · 09-07-2011, 06:10 AM

That'll be an awesome summer. Beetlejuice 2 & The Goonies 2. How kick-a$$ is that? Maybe we could get The Last Starfighter 2 as well......

DVDFreaker · 09-07-2011, 11:06 AM

Here is a old article that Michael Keaton said “Oh I’d do that in a heartbeat… that’s the one thing I’d love to do again.”

http://screenrant.com/beetlejuice-2-...-schrad-63474/

View Poll Results: Rate the movie after you have seen it.
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09-06-2011, 07:16 PM	#1
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1619 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4275 Trading Score:53	Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Source: Deadline A long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel may finally be moving forward, Deadline reports. Writer/producer pair David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith have just signed a two-year first look contract with Warner Bros. and among their first projects is a follow-up to the 1988 film. Directed by Tim Burton, the original starred Michael Keaton as the titular Beetlejuice, a "bio-exorcist" (a ghost who removes humans), who is unwittingly employed by a newly-deceased couple (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) to frighten away the family that has just moved into their would-be home. Winona Ryder starred as the daughter of the family in her breakout role While the original film spawned a lesser-known animated series, a sequel was planned in the early '90s with the title Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton had planned to return as director, but the project failed to develop beyond an initial screenplay. It is currently unknown whether or not Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith's upcoming script will have any crossover with that original concept. Grahame-Smith is one of the writers on Burton's upcoming Dark Shadows and, while there's no confirmation yet as to whether Burton (or Keaton) might be involved with the sequel, it is stated that the film is planned as a continuation of the original and not as a reboot.

09-06-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
Punchy000 Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Oakdale MN Blu-ray collection:131 DVD collection:17	Keaton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I swear to Christ, if it's not Keaton I will personally burn the world with no help...

09-07-2011, 11:06 AM	#20
DVDFreaker Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:221	Here is a old article that Michael Keaton said “Oh I’d do that in a heartbeat… that’s the one thing I’d love to do again.” http://screenrant.com/beetlejuice-2-...-schrad-63474/ Last edited by DVDFreaker; 09-07-2011 at 11:09 AM.

09-06-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Say what?.... I love Geena Davis but she could pass for her ghost from the first film at this point. -Brian

09-06-2011, 07:58 PM	#5
DVDFreaker Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:221	If Beetlejuice 2 is in the works, I bet it is going to bomb

09-06-2011, 08:04 PM	#6
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	sounds like a pretty terrible idea, but at the same time i miss Michael Keaton so id check it out. he was incredible in the original.

09-06-2011, 08:06 PM	#8
Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	Huge WTF moment!Can't even begin to envision seeing that.Burton gonna direct,or new blood?If new blood then maybe I can see past the initial reaction.

09-06-2011, 08:31 PM	#9
Matty_J Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Portland, OR	I really liked the original, but if the sequel is going to have 'In Love', or 'Goes Hawaiian' then that sounds like a cheeseball rip off. Something on the scale of Weekend at Bernies 2 or other lame try to make a few bucks off a name. It would totally have to be dark like Burton's 'The Nightmare before Christmas.' I have no doubts about Burton's ability, but this just doesn't sound right...

09-06-2011, 11:23 PM	#12
fadenschnute Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Germany 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	I just watched "Beetlejuice" a few days ago and it still holds up very well. Normaly I would be all over a sequel, but I just haven't been feeling Burton's recent efforts. They all feel kind of tired and stale to me and it would be a shame if that happened to Beetlejuice.

09-06-2011, 11:38 PM	#14
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Oh man. Hmm. Well, despite the fact that the first one ended in such a way that a sequel could easily be made (Beetlejuice lived--although his head was shrunk, and the Maitlands share the house with the Deetzs), I just can't for the life of me figure out how this "would work." They would really need to get Burton, Danny Elfman and Michael Keaton back. But I think this will go the way of Ghostbusters 3.

09-07-2011, 05:22 AM	#17
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102	The only way this has any chance of being decent is if Michael Keaton plays Beetlejuice.

09-07-2011, 05:52 AM	#18
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	They've waited too long to consider making a sequel to Beetlejuice! It's been 23 years for Pete sakes. The new generation are not familiar, and don't know anything about the original Beetlejuice, nor its characters to go, and see the sequel. The filmmakers should leave it alone.

09-07-2011, 06:10 AM	#19
DaleDark Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1124 DVD collection:415 Blu-ray reviews: 3	That'll be an awesome summer. Beetlejuice 2 & The Goonies 2. How kick-a$$ is that? Maybe we could get The Last Starfighter 2 as well......

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