{"id":2183473,"date":"2024-02-21T21:05:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T02:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-keaton-praises-fun-set-of-beetlejuice-2-says-its-all-handmade-without-too-much-technology\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T21:10:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T02:10:07","slug":"michael-keaton-praises-fun-set-of-beetlejuice-2-says-its-all-handmade-without-too-much-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-keaton-praises-fun-set-of-beetlejuice-2-says-its-all-handmade-without-too-much-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Keaton praises the &#8220;fun&#8221; set of &#8220;Beetlejuice 2,&#8221; highlighting its handmade nature and minimal use of technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichael-keaton-praises-fun-set-of-beetlejuice-2-says-its-all-handmade-without-too-much-technology%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183473&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Michael Keaton Teases &#8220;Beetlejuice&#8221; Sequel: A Handmade Blast from the Past<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Michael Keaton said he\u2019s\u200d been having a blast working on the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/movies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beetlejuice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d sequel and that, as promised, it\u2019s not going to be filled with CGI-heavy \u200cspecial effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIt\u2019s\u200b the most fun \u2062I\u2019ve had on a set \u200bin a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">long time<\/a>. On one hand, \u200dyou\u2019d go, \u2018Well, of course it\u2019s the most \u2063fun. It looks like fun.\u2019 As you\u2063 know, it doesn\u2019t always work like \u2063that,\u201d the 72-year-old\u2064 actor \u2063told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/michael-keaton-teases-beetlejuice-sequel-enormous-fun-exclusive-8584898\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  about \u2064working with director \u200d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/tim-burton\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tim Burton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe one thing that [Burton] and I decided on early, early, early on from the beginning, if \u200bwe ever did it again, I was totally not interested \u2063in\u200c doing something where there was too much technology. It had to feel\u2062 handmade. It\u2019s the most exciting thing. When you get to do that \u2062again after \u200dyears of standing in front of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-show-trials-begin\/\" title=\"The Show Trials Begin\">giant screen<\/a>, \u2063pretending somebody\u2019s across the way from you,\u2063 this \u200dis just \u2064enormous fun,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The actor, who plays the titular character in both the \u200coriginal and the sequel, stressed that the realness of the movie is what makes it great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWhat made it fun was \u200bwatching\u2062 somebody in the\u200b corner actually holding something up for you, to\u2063 watch everybody in\u200c the shrunken head room and say, \u2018Those are people under there, operating these things, \u200btrying to \u2063get it \u200dright,\u2019\u201d Keaton \u2062said.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Get \u2064the DailyWire+ \u2064App for Exclusive Updates<\/h3>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1708541458747000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0Dryj2-Bo5FtWa8d5pwR-2\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He told the outlet that they\u2019d tossed around the idea of doing a sequel to the 1988 fantasy horror comedy many times, but it never worked out until now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe thought, \u2018You got to get\u2062 this right. Otherwise, just don\u2019t \u2064do it. Let\u2019s just go on with our lives and do other things,\u2019\u201d Keaton said. \u201cSo I was hesitant and cautious, and he was probably equally as hesitant\u2064 and cautious over all \u2064these years. Once we got there, I said, \u2018OK, let\u2019s just\u2062 go for it. Let\u2019s just see if we can do\u200b it, if we can pull \u200cthis off.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sequel, called \u201cBeetlejuice Beetlejuice,\u201d is scheduled\u2062 to hit theaters on September 6, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does\u2064 the commitment to \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-gun-producer-jerry-bruckheimer-explains-what-made-maverick-such-a-hit\/\" title=\"\"Top Gun\" Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Explains What Made \"Maverick\" Such A Hit\">practical effects<\/a> \u200bin\u200c the &#8220;Beetlejuice&#8221; \u2064sequel set it \u2063apart in \u2063an era \u2064dominated by CGI-filled\u2063 blockbusters?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062Is that we didn\u2019t want\u2064 to \u200drely heavily on\u200d CGI. We \u200dwanted to go back to that \u200dhandmade feel of the original \u2018Beetlejuice,\u2019 and I think \u200dthat\u2019s what makes\u2064 it so \u200cspecial,\u201d Keaton added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cBeetlejuice,\u201d released\u2063 in 1988, was directed \u200bby Tim Burton and starred Michael Keaton in the titular role. \u200dThe film quickly became a cult\u200b classic,\u200b known \u200cfor its dark humor and unique\u200c visual style. The \u2063sequel has been in development for several years,\u200d with Keaton \u2064recently confirming \u200dhis return to the role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In an era dominated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sound-of-success-sound-of-freedom-matched-upcoming-big-budget-films-projected-opening-in-1-day\/\" title=\"Big-Budget Film's Projected Opening Matches 'Sound of Freedom' in 1 Day\">superhero blockbusters<\/a> \u2064and CGI-filled spectacles, \u2062Keaton\u2019s comments \u200babout\u200d embracing the handmade feel of the \u200doriginal film are\u200c refreshing. \u2063It\u2019s a reminder of the charm that practical effects and physical \u200bsets can bring to a movie, \u2064and it\u2019s a testament to the \u200cartistic vision that \u200cBurton and Keaton share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This commitment to\u200d practical effects is also a nod to \u2062the fans who have been\u2063 eagerly anticipating the sequel. The original \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d\u2063 was beloved for its unique visual style, which blended gothic elements with vibrant \u2062colors and surreal\u2063 imagery. By avoiding heavy reliance on CGI, the\u2063 sequel \u2063has the potential to capture that same visual \u200cmagic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bonhoeffer-film-highlighting-wwii-fight-against-antisemitism-to-be-released-by-angel-studios-in-2024\/\" title=\"Angel Studios will release a Bonhoeffer film in 2024, focusing on WWII's battle against antisemitism\">transport audiences back<\/a> to the haunting world of \u201cBeetlejuice.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keaton\u2019s enthusiasm for the project \u200cis evident in\u200d his\u200b statements. He speaks of the \u2063joy he finds in working on set\u200d and the\u2063 collaborative relationship he shares\u200c with Burton. Their shared vision for a handmade, nostalgia-filled sequel is palpable, and\u2062 it raises anticipation for the film \u2063among fans \u2062and critics alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u2063return of Michael Keaton \u2062as \u200cBeetlejuice \u200cis undoubtedly one of the most exciting aspects\u2062 of \u200dthe upcoming sequel. His portrayal\u2064 of the mischievous and unpredictable ghost is \u200biconic, and fans have been eagerly \u200bwaiting to\u200b see him reprise \u200dthe role. With Keaton\u2019s reassurance that the sequel stays true to\u200d the original\u2019s spirit, it\u2019s \u2062clear that he is fully committed to\u200d delivering a memorable\u2063 performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the launch \u200bdate for\u2063 the \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d sequel approaches,\u2064 audiences\u200b can look forward to\u200b experiencing a blast from\u2064 the past.\u2062 The handmade feel of\u2062 the \u2064original film, combined with the return\u2063 of Michael Keaton and Tim \u2064Burton\u2019s collaboration, promises to deliver a unique and nostalgic cinematic experience. So, buckle up and get ready to\u200d face the mischievous \u200bghost \u200conce again.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Keaton expressed his excitement for the &#8220;Beetlejuice&#8221; sequel, stating that it has been an enjoyable experience without relying heavily on CGI effects. He described it as the most fun he has had on a set in a while, emphasizing the promise of a lively and entertaining production<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2183474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Michael-Keaton-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2183473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Michael-Keaton-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2183473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2183473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2183473\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2183474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2183473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2183473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2183473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}