TIM BURTON DVD SIGNING

Tim Burton signs copies of his DVD "The Corpse Bride" at Virgin Megastore in New York on February 11, 2006. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)

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Disney makes five-picture deal with IMAX

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Walt Disney Studios says its five-picture deal with IMAX Corp. will begin with its 2009 holiday offering, "A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey.

Glover tapped for 'Wonderland' role

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Crispin Glover, a U.S. actor known for his quirky roles, has signed up for a part in Tim Burton's upcoming big-screen version of "Alice in Wonderland."

Lucas visits Spike TV awards show

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Hollywood producer George Lucas made a surprise appearance at the "Scream 2008" awards event in Los Angeles, Spike TV says.

Anne Hathaway joins 'Wonderland' cast

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Anne Hathaway has agreed to play the White Queen in Tim Burton's new big-screen version of "Alice in Wonderland."

Depp set for fourth 'Pirates' voyage

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has signed on to star in a fourth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie franchise, Disney announced.

Australian actress in talks to play Alice

NEW YORK, July 24 (UPI) -- Australian actress Mia Wasikowska reportedly is in final negotiations to play the title character in Tim Burton's big-screen version of "Alice in Wonderland."

Teen charged with setting fire to 10 cars

PORTLAND, Maine, April 12 (UPI) -- A 19-year-old man has been charged with setting 10 cars on fire in an early morning arson spree in Portland, Maine.

'Sweeney Todd' tops U.K. box office

LONDON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Warner Bros. announced "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" was No. 1 at the U.K. box office during the weekend.

Depp unnerved by 'Sweeney' shave scene

LONDON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Johnny Depp admits a shaving scene with Shakespearean-trained actor Alan Rickman in "Sweeney Todd" caused him much anxiety.

It's a girl for Bonham Carter and Burton

LONDON, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- British actress Helena Bonham Carter has given birth to her second child by long-time boyfriend and "Sweeney Todd" director Tim Burton.