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Burton joins Bekmambetov for 'Lincoln'
Published Wednesday, Mar 3 2010, 08:26 GMT | By Shannon McGarvey
Rex Features
The filmmakers will join writer Seth Grahame-Smith for the screen adaptation of his newly released novel of the same title.
Burton and Bekmambetov previously teamed to produce the 2009 animated feature 9, directed by Shane Acker.
The film will follow the 16th president's secret battle with the undead and his quest to avenge his mother's death.
A release date for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has yet to be set.
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