Golden Lion For Tim Burton

Actor Johnny Depp waves to fans as he arrives to present Tim Burton with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement during the 64th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007.

Director Tim Burton and his companion, actress Helena Bonham Carter, attend the ceremony in Venice on Sept. 5, 2007, at which Burton was given a Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement. Behind them is actor Johnny Depp.

Director Tim Burton holds up the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Award he received at a ceremony in Venice during the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007. Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" has become a cult classic.

Director Tim Burton and actress Helena Bonham Carter walk the red carpet at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007, before Burton was given the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement. The actress is pregnant with Burton's child.

Actor Johnny Depp walks the red carpet at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007, before presenting director Tim Burton with a Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement.

Director Tim Burton hugs actor Johnny Depp after receiving a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement during the 64th Venice International Film Festival, Sept. 5, 2007. Depp starred in two of Burton's films, "Edward Scissorhands" and "Ed Wood."

Actress Helena Bonham Carter poses for photographers at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007.

Actor Johnny Depp is photographed during the 64th Venice International Film Festival on the Lido in Venice, Italy, Sept. 5, 2007.

Actor Johnny Depp, left, and director Tim Burton pose together at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007.

Rapper and actor Coolio attends the ceremony at which Tim Burton was given a Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement during day 8 of the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2007.

Actor Terrence Howard visits the Style 2007 Talent Lounge at Nikki Beach during the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2007. He was in Venice to promote his new movie, "The Hunting Party."

Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron visits the DPA Venice 2007 Gift Lounge during the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2, 2007.

Director Spike Lee visits the DPA Venice 2007 Gift Lounge during the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2, 2007.

Actress Diane Kruger visits the Style 2007 Talent Lounge at Nikki Beach during the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2007.

Actress Eva Birthistle poses during the press conference for her latest movie, "Nightwatching," at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2007.

Director Peter Greenaway, center, arrives with actresses Eva Brithistle, left, and Agata Buzek for the screening of their latest movie, "Nightwatching," at the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2007.

Director Peter Greenway, center, poses with actors Eva Birthistle, left, and Martin Freeman during the press conference for the movie "Nightwatching", at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2007.

Actress Kelly Lin poses during the press conference for her movie "Shentan" (Mad Detective), in competition at the 64th Venice Film Festival, Sept. 6, 2007.