He doesn't ask for much and he knows he is in the public eye. He has said he is grateful to his fans and continues to do meet and greets sign autographs and support many charities. He is a kind gentle guy who loves his job and appreciates his fans. He has very few request in return one being do not post pictures of his family and respect his need for privacy with his family. He hates the paparazzi and knows they will do anything to get pictures of him in his private life, and no matter how many request asking Entertainment reporters and paparazzi to back off when he is with his family his request go unnoticed.
My point to this is that there are many fan sites and blogs of Johnny Depp admirers who talk about how wonderful he is and on the same space encourage Reporters and Paparazzi by publishing family photos as well as negative photos and pitiful articles showing him in the worst possible light. He has not committed a crime; he has not murdered anyone all he is doing is spending time with his family. So my question is why?
I know not all fans are alike and some fan sites do respect his privacy requests but more than some seem to be oblivious to a few simple requests by honoring his requests. So before you open that picture or read that news article think about the man you claim to admire and how he feels, think of how you would feel if that was you. He may be a star but I believe he is entitled and deserves his request for privacy.
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Johnny Depp and Terry Gilliam Revive Don Quixote?
An article in the UK Telegraph reports that Johnny Depp is to reunite with Terry Gilliam in a second attempt to film "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote". Originally Terry Gilliam film started shooting back in September 2000 but the film was never finished; it was abandoned after a few days as a result of flash floods and an ailment that meant that Jean Rochefort - Gilliam's Quixote - was unable to sit on a horse. Due to Johnny Depp having other commitments he was unable to wait for Jean Rochefort. The plug was pulled on the project and the insurers reportedly paid out $15 million (£7.5 million) and took control of the script. Terry Gilliam has now reported to have ownership of the script. Click on Post Title for direct link to original article published today.
Jeff Taplin Says Johnny Not In Shantaram
Here is an Interesting Interview with Jeff Taplin, Executive at Johnny Depp’s production company Infinitum Nihil. The interview was published on The Black Hollywood Files Blog. Part Two is the most interesting part with Part three being published tommorow.
SHEQUETA
What upcoming projects do you guys have coming up?
JEFF
Upcoming projects, let’s see… we’re working on a book by Nick Hornby called “A Long Way Down."
SHEQUETA
Isn’t he a sports writer?
JEFF
No, he wrote the book the movies based on: "High Fidelity" and "About a Boy." And this one (A Long Way Down), is about four people who meet on a on a rooftop in London on New Years Eve with the intent of killing themselves. They talk each other out of killing themselves. They spend like the next year trying to fix their lives. You know, become mentally better. So we’re working on that. We have this book called Shantaram, this big epic journey through India. This guy is on the lam and ends up in India.
SHEQUETA
Who is it by?
JEFF
Gregory Roberts. Let’s see what else. Rex Mundi, which is a comic book property. And it’s basically like an alternate future where the Spanish Inquisition was able to take hold and essentially control the development of the industry and technology. So essentially the Catholic Church owned all this hi-tech stuff and the rest of the people live in this almost like eighteen century- nineteen century kind of world but it’s two thousand eight. And it’s like an alternate parallel universe essentially. So the civil war had a different outcome and so the US is split between North and South and there’s still problems like literally where the US is split apart and fractioned but the story takes place like in Europe.
SHEQUETA
Is Johnny starring in all of those?
JEFF
I think probably just in Rex Mundi. What else do we have…we have “Dark Shadows” based on the TV (show)…the vampire soap opera from the seventies. (It) was actually like a TV soap that was about a family where there was a vampire in the family. It was sort of a weird concept yeah. But it’s a cult classic in a sense because the production values were very laughable. So you would see the boom mics and the set would kind of wobble a bit but people loved it. So, we’re working on that. We have a story called “Bomb in my Garden” which is about Saddam‘s top nuclear scientist--nuclear enrichment scientist (and) everything he knew and did for Saddam. So we have a lotta projects coming up.
You can check out the full Interview @ The Black Hollywood Files
SHEQUETA
What upcoming projects do you guys have coming up?
JEFF
Upcoming projects, let’s see… we’re working on a book by Nick Hornby called “A Long Way Down."
SHEQUETA
Isn’t he a sports writer?
JEFF
No, he wrote the book the movies based on: "High Fidelity" and "About a Boy." And this one (A Long Way Down), is about four people who meet on a on a rooftop in London on New Years Eve with the intent of killing themselves. They talk each other out of killing themselves. They spend like the next year trying to fix their lives. You know, become mentally better. So we’re working on that. We have this book called Shantaram, this big epic journey through India. This guy is on the lam and ends up in India.
SHEQUETA
Who is it by?
JEFF
Gregory Roberts. Let’s see what else. Rex Mundi, which is a comic book property. And it’s basically like an alternate future where the Spanish Inquisition was able to take hold and essentially control the development of the industry and technology. So essentially the Catholic Church owned all this hi-tech stuff and the rest of the people live in this almost like eighteen century- nineteen century kind of world but it’s two thousand eight. And it’s like an alternate parallel universe essentially. So the civil war had a different outcome and so the US is split between North and South and there’s still problems like literally where the US is split apart and fractioned but the story takes place like in Europe.
SHEQUETA
Is Johnny starring in all of those?
JEFF
I think probably just in Rex Mundi. What else do we have…we have “Dark Shadows” based on the TV (show)…the vampire soap opera from the seventies. (It) was actually like a TV soap that was about a family where there was a vampire in the family. It was sort of a weird concept yeah. But it’s a cult classic in a sense because the production values were very laughable. So you would see the boom mics and the set would kind of wobble a bit but people loved it. So, we’re working on that. We have a story called “Bomb in my Garden” which is about Saddam‘s top nuclear scientist--nuclear enrichment scientist (and) everything he knew and did for Saddam. So we have a lotta projects coming up.
You can check out the full Interview @ The Black Hollywood Files
Tommy Lee Wants Johnny Depp
An article was posted on showbizspy.com claiming that Rock Star Tommy Lee wants Johnny Depp to play him in a movie. Apparently he is currently trying to find the right Director and Producer. He was quoted as saying "Johnny Depp would be my choice to play me. He's the best ever." Click on Post Title for direct link to article.
Johnny Nominated For "Greenest Star Award"
Johnny Depp is amoungst the top ten nominees for the "Greenest Star" Award. Family's are invited to nominate their fav star. The winner will be announced on Disney's Playhouse Playing for the Planet website at the end of August. Closing date for nominees is 31st July 2008. Click on Post Title for direct link to the website.
The Last Steps Of John Dillinger
On this day July 22, 1934, The FBI looks at the gangster John Dillinger who was killed in Chicago, moments after leaving the Biograph Theater.
Dillinger’s death signaled the beginning of the end of the Gangster Era, but the nation’s fascination with those times lives on. A new movie about Dillinger, directed by Michael Mann, is scheduled for release next July. The film, Public Enemies, stars Johnny Depp as Dillinger and Christian Bale as Purvis. Mann, a Chicago native, spared no expense to re-create the Biograph Theater and the look and feel of 1930s-era Chicago for the film. “Getting it visually right requires a lot of dedication,” he explains, thanking us for our “spectacular cooperation” in helping to make the film authentic.
The actual Colt .380 that Dillinger reached for as agents were closing inRoss Rice, our spokesman in the Chicago field office, says that when he compared the movie sets with archival photos from those days, “you couldn’t tell the difference. I felt like I was stepping back in time.”
On Lincoln Avenue, where the Biograph still stands, the film crew “essentially rented out the entire block,” Rice says. The façade of every building was redone to look exactly as it did on that steamy night when Dillinger went to see Manhattan Melodrama. Attention was paid to every detail, from the streetlights to the trolley tracks right down to replacing the bricks on the street.
Mann says the film also strives for “period-accurate psychology,” to help illuminate inner thoughts and motivations of Purvis and Dillinger. That process included talking with agents while doing research for the film. Their “zeal and passion,” Mann says, helped him understand just how badly Purvis wanted to catch Public Enemy #1.
On Lincoln Avenue, where the Biograph still stands, the film crew “essentially rented out the entire block,” Rice says. The façade of every building was redone to look exactly as it did on that steamy night when Dillinger went to see Manhattan Melodrama. Attention was paid to every detail, from the streetlights to the trolley tracks right down to replacing the bricks on the street.
Mann says the film also strives for “period-accurate psychology,” to help illuminate inner thoughts and motivations of Purvis and Dillinger. That process included talking with agents while doing research for the film. Their “zeal and passion,” Mann says, helped him understand just how badly Purvis wanted to catch Public Enemy #1.
Stephen Dorff Talks Public Enemies
Stephen Dorff was recently interviewed by Brent Simon from Shared Darkness. Here is an excerpt from the interview as Stephen talks about Public Enemies.
You mentioned Public Enemies — what was that experience like, and what's the tone and look of the film?
SD: It was awesome. We just finished last week, and it's a full-on gangster flick — 1934, the last year of Dillinger's life, and shooting real Tommy guns and hanging out of cars, having a ball. It was a journey, with a bunch of great actors. Johnny (Depp) was incredible to work with, and very sweet to me. I've known him for years, but had never gotten to work with him. And Marion Cotillard is an incredible actress; Christian Bale, the list goes on. There's so many great actors in that film. I had a really good time with Michael on it. It was long, but I think it'll be a really good movie. I think they're talking about a trailer or teaser going up soon, and it'll probably be out next summer.
Full Interview Here
You mentioned Public Enemies — what was that experience like, and what's the tone and look of the film?
SD: It was awesome. We just finished last week, and it's a full-on gangster flick — 1934, the last year of Dillinger's life, and shooting real Tommy guns and hanging out of cars, having a ball. It was a journey, with a bunch of great actors. Johnny (Depp) was incredible to work with, and very sweet to me. I've known him for years, but had never gotten to work with him. And Marion Cotillard is an incredible actress; Christian Bale, the list goes on. There's so many great actors in that film. I had a really good time with Michael on it. It was long, but I think it'll be a really good movie. I think they're talking about a trailer or teaser going up soon, and it'll probably be out next summer.
Full Interview Here
On the Public Enemies Set
There was a really cute story in Herald News Online this morning. Apparently during filming of Public Enemis Johnny Depp had the pleasure of meeting little William Nero Jr, who seemed to have had an amazing time on the set of "Public Enemy" with Johnny. Click on title to read the full story and see some photos of Johnny And William.
Infinitum Nihil Set to Co-Produce Caliber
In an article on Variety.com on July 16th it was announced that John Woo will Direct the comicbook adaptation of Caliber. The article goes on to say it would possibly be a three-way co-production of Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil, Barry Levine's Radical Comics and Lion Rock, the U.S.-based shingle that Woo runs with longstanding partner Terence Chang.There is also an official press release posted today by CBR News @
http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17299
John Dillinger Day In Chicago
This Sunday, July 20, when "Manhattan Melodrama" screens for the historic ticket price of 25 cents at the Portage.
This is the last flick Dillinger saw before he walked outside the Biograph with his lady in red and was assasinated by federal agents. It stars Clark Gable, William Powell and Myrna Loy.
The best-dressed "lady in red" will win a prize at the Portage!
Source: Uptown Update
This is the last flick Dillinger saw before he walked outside the Biograph with his lady in red and was assasinated by federal agents. It stars Clark Gable, William Powell and Myrna Loy.
The best-dressed "lady in red" will win a prize at the Portage!
Source: Uptown Update
Arvid Nelson talks "Rex Mundi"
An article on CBR News Friday afternoon. Arvid Nelson talks about Rex Mundi and the announcement of a film adaptation produced by and starring Johnny Depp who plays a physician in the 1930s investigates the mysterious death of a priest and embarks on a journey for the Holy Grail. Arvid Nelson also mentions Jim Uhls, who wrote the screenplay for ‘Fight Club,’ is writing the screenplay for Rex Mundi.
Christian Bale Talks About Public Enemies
Christian Bale talks with MTV about his new role as Melvin Purvis.....
“I’ve been doing a movie [called] ‘Public Enemies,’” he said recently about the flick he just wrapped opposite Johnny Depp, Channing Tatum and Marion Cotillard in her first post-Oscar role. The fact-based film tells the story of notorious American gangsters John Dillinger (Depp), Pretty Boy Floyd (Tatum), and Baby Face Nelson (English actor Stephen Graham) during a crime wave in the 1930s. Bale has been cast as FBI chief Melvin Purvis, the man who brings down the three outlaws.
“I wasn’t aware of Melvin Purvis beforehand. I was aware of Dillinger,” the 34-year-old star explained of the significance behind his character. “I knew the circumstances around the era: The Dust Bowl, the crime syndicates.”
When he met with the legendary director of such films as “Heat” and “Ali,” however, Bale got a crash course. “Michael Mann is one of the most thorough researchers that I’ve ever come across,” he marveled. “So I had more than an abundance of information about it. I also travelled to the FBI headquarters and met with the family of the character I was playing.”
To further the authenticity, Mann insisted that they film on the exact sites where the real action happened whenever possible. “We shot at the actual locations where the events took place,” Bale explained. “It was uncanny on a number of occasions; we were filming on the actual dates where the gunfights happened, in the same place, at the same time!”
So when you see the film in July of 2009, you can expect a living, breathing document that could even go beyond Bryan Burrough’s book of the same name, which serves as the film’s source material. “Michael is like an incredible private investigator in the way that he approaches his moviemaking,” explained Bale. “[I'm amazed by] the nuances and the details that he’s interested in and does so well.”
“There’s some license taken,” Bale allowed. “It stays true to the events, but as with many movies, [some things are changed] in trying to condense an entire story into two hours.”
“I’ve been doing a movie [called] ‘Public Enemies,’” he said recently about the flick he just wrapped opposite Johnny Depp, Channing Tatum and Marion Cotillard in her first post-Oscar role. The fact-based film tells the story of notorious American gangsters John Dillinger (Depp), Pretty Boy Floyd (Tatum), and Baby Face Nelson (English actor Stephen Graham) during a crime wave in the 1930s. Bale has been cast as FBI chief Melvin Purvis, the man who brings down the three outlaws.
“I wasn’t aware of Melvin Purvis beforehand. I was aware of Dillinger,” the 34-year-old star explained of the significance behind his character. “I knew the circumstances around the era: The Dust Bowl, the crime syndicates.”
When he met with the legendary director of such films as “Heat” and “Ali,” however, Bale got a crash course. “Michael Mann is one of the most thorough researchers that I’ve ever come across,” he marveled. “So I had more than an abundance of information about it. I also travelled to the FBI headquarters and met with the family of the character I was playing.”
To further the authenticity, Mann insisted that they film on the exact sites where the real action happened whenever possible. “We shot at the actual locations where the events took place,” Bale explained. “It was uncanny on a number of occasions; we were filming on the actual dates where the gunfights happened, in the same place, at the same time!”
So when you see the film in July of 2009, you can expect a living, breathing document that could even go beyond Bryan Burrough’s book of the same name, which serves as the film’s source material. “Michael is like an incredible private investigator in the way that he approaches his moviemaking,” explained Bale. “[I'm amazed by] the nuances and the details that he’s interested in and does so well.”
“There’s some license taken,” Bale allowed. “It stays true to the events, but as with many movies, [some things are changed] in trying to condense an entire story into two hours.”
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Johnny Depp Signed Photos Up For Grabs - Habitat For Humanity
According to Habitat for Humanity Three signed photos of Captain Jack Sparrow were given to the local organization with Johnny's "best wishes" and encouragement to use the photos to raise financial support for an upcoming "community build." As stated A signed photo, along with a prize package fit for any Johnny Depp fan, will be available in a sweepstakes this month. The framed, signed photo, complete with a letter of authentication to verify the validity of Johnny Depps' pen, are just part of this great package. The winner will also receive two seats on an EAA Ford Tri-Motor flight over our city, recreating one of the scenes in the soon to be completed Public Enemies, flown by the same pilot and crew who shared the Oshkosh skyline with Depp. This prize package will be available in a sweepstakes beginning July 20, 2008 and continuing through August 7, 2008. Entries for the sweepstakes will be available in The Oshkosh Northwestern on July 20, 27 and 30 . It is requested that a dollar donation be made with the sweepstakes entry form. Rules for the sweepstakes are available on the Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh website. Click on Post Title for direct link to Habitat for HumanityPlease Note: Above Picure does not represent original photos available as part of the sweepstakes.
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Public Enemies In Arcadia, California
Public Enemies filming has come to an end with the last few scenes filmed at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California on Monday. Johnny Is seen here enjoying a cold bottle of Beer.
After filming his last few scenes, Johnny was said to have passed out some gifts to the cast and crew on the set. He also did his last meet and greet with some fans.
Public Enemies is due to be released in the US on July 2009.
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