Winona Ryder

The American director, screenwriter, producer, and illustrator was honored during an emotional ceremony in front of his favorite store, as he highlighted in his speech.

Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci arrived in Venice for the opening of the annual Venice Film Festival.

The festival kicks off with the premiere of Burton’s latest work, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, on Wednesday, August 28, which is a sequel to his 1988 film.

The 66-year-old director and the Italian actress were photographed holding hands as they arrived in the Italian city.

Stars from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney gather this week at the Venice Film Festival, bringing a high dose of Hollywood pizzazz back to the watery city's sandy Lido.

With 21 films vying for the top Golden Lion prize, the 81st edition of the prestigious festival kicks off today, with Lady Gaga, Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt expected on the red carpet during the 10-day affair.

The sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 "Beetlejuice" will premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival, bringing back actor Michael Keaton as the havoc-wrecking demon, organizers said July 2.

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" will kick off the glitzy festival running from August 28 through Sept. 7 on Venice's Lido, showing out of competition.

Most would agree the 1988 film "Beetlejuice" is a classic. And two of the main creative forces behind the macabre and comedic movie - titular star Michael Keaton and visionary director Tim Burton - say they plan to stick closely to the iconic film as they tackle its long-awaited sequel.

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has married actress Amber Heard in secret at their home in Los Angeles, US media said Feb. 4, ahead of a larger bash at the weekend.
      
Depp, 51, and Heard, 28, got engaged in 2012 and plan a bigger wedding this weekend on Depp's private island in the Bahamas, People magazine reported, citing a source.