Tim Burton to direct Christoph Waltz in film about famous painting duo

By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Tim Burton has signed on to direct "Big Eyes," a long-gestating film project that The Weinstein Company is on the verge of acquiring, according to two individuals with knowledge of the director's plans. Two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz will star as Walter Keane, one-half of a husband-wife duo that became famous for painting children with massive eyes. Deadline Hollywood, which broke the news of Burton's attachment, also reported that Amy Adams will star as Walter's wife Margaret. ...

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