Alice In Wonderland Set Pictures

More set pictures are starting to come in Of Tim Burtons Alice In Wonderland a screen adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic story Alice in Wonderland. Currently Filming in Cornwall Alice is being played by a young Mia Wasikowska. The movie will be a mix of live action and CGI and star Burton's favorite muse Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Pictures published by InfDaily

Walt Disney Studios Showcase

Laughingplace.com's Doug Marsh provides an extensive report from the huge Walt Disney Studios Showcase held September 24th in Hollywood with Disney Studio Chief Dick Cooks and featuring several celebs. Here is an excerpt from the report.

"The USC Marching Band came down the aisles, playing the William Tell Overture. As this is the theme song for The Lone Ranger, in no time at all a logo for a new film of that title appeared on the screen. The screen than raised to reveal a masked rider, brandishing pearl handled revolvers, seated on a white horse. Cook cleared the stage long enough to let them perform, then returned once things had calmed down. “I’m not sure who is going to play the Lone Ranger…” he began. As he spoke, a familiar figure swaggered in from the wings. It was Captain Jack Sparrow, wearing a simple black mask and carrying a pearl handled revolver in his waistband. As he got close, he removed the mask, revealing it was really Johnny Depp. He offered the mask and pistol to Cook, then after a few minutes, took them back and wandered back into the wings. Cook shrugged and asked, “How about another pirates movie, just for fun?”

You can checkout the full report of the Walt Disney Showcase @ LaughingPlace.com

~Blast From The Past - The Fast Show ~

In our second segment of Blast From The Past we introduce Johnny Depp In The Fast Show. In 2000 Johnny Depp's dreams came true when he was cast to make a cameo appearance in the last episode of The Fast Show his favourite British television comedy.

While filming the movie From Hell in England, Johnny Depp became such a fan of the BBC comedy series that he asked to appear on the show. In a sketch featuring regular cast members Paul Whitehouse and Mark Williams, Depp portrays an American movie star visiting the Suit You shop, where he is measured by suit salesmen Ken and Kenneth while being pestered with questions about his sex life. In a BBC press release, Depp is quoted as saying, "I got off a plane, sweating like some kind of hideous swine, and grabbed all my luggage and [raced] over to the BBC and went straight to the stage, not knowing the lines really well. With these guys, there's no way to be funny around them, so you just shut up and nod your head." Watch "The Suit You Tailors" segment from The Fast Show With Johnny Depp.

Blast From The Past - Suit You Tailors

Johnny Depp & George Clooney?

So now the rumors start who will play The Lone Ranger? according to news reports George Clooney is apparently interested. Other suggestions have been Viggo Mortensen and Christian Bale, personally I don't think Bale would be a good fit. Anyway here is an excerpt from an article @ Firstshowing.net.

AICN reports that a scoop was sent to them from a trusted source. "Word as of now is that George Clooney has shown a lot of interest in the role of the Lone Ranger, and the studio's been talking to him about it." Wow. How does that sound? The Lone Ranger from producer Jerry Bruckheimer starring George Clooney and Johnny Depp. Who do you think should play The Lone Ranger? Vote in our poll....

Johnny Depp Is Disney's Biggest Star!

Here is excerpt from another article from todays Disney Showcase. Johnny will play Mad Hatter, Tonto & Jack Sparrow in three future Disney Movies...Go Johnny

"I just walked out of the incredibly lavish Walt Disney Studios Showcase that previewed all of Disney's upcoming films for the next few years. The finale featured a trifecta of announcements regarding the one-and-only Johnny Depp. First, it was announced that he would be playing the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Second, the USC Marching Band paraded into the theater triumphantly playing The Lone Ranger theme song, before Johnny Depp dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow appeared on stage, confirming his casting in the Lone Ranger. And last but not least, host Dick Cook mentioned that this might mean we'll see another Pirates of the Caribbean movie, confirming that a fourth film from that franchise is also in the works. Johnny Depp has definitely become Disney's biggest star!

Mad Hatter Confirmed For Johnny

Although most of us already know this. Disney today confirmed that Johnny Depp, will be playing the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s upcoming “Alice in Wonderland” adaptation. Here is some more interesting news for you...how do you feel about him being in The Lone Ranger and maybe a 4th Pirates movie?

According To IESB published a few minutes ago it seems that Johnny may very well be in a long term Relationship with Disney. Read Article Here

Barry Lavine - Infinitum Nihil Launches Radical Comics Website

Radical Publishing and Sandman Studios have announced the Launch of the RADICAL COMICS’ Website. Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine, Producer for Infinitum Nihil and Executive Producer for the in development Warner Brothers’ REX MUNDI movie, which is written by Jim Uhls, stars Johnny Depp and released by Universal Pictures.

If you are a Depp fan or avid reader of Radical Comics, and interested in Rex Mundi and other upcoming Infinitum Nihil Projects, this is a wonderful resource.


Source Infinitum Nihil Project News

~Blast From The Past - Johnny Depp Reading Jack Kerouac~

In 1996 Washington Square Films produced the widely acclaimed The United States of Poetry, directed by Mark Pellington. The series, a stylized portrait of America as seen through language and poetry, featured fifty poets including, Allen Ginsburg, Czeslaw Milosz, Lou Reed, Jimmy Carter, Johnny Depp (as Jack Kerouac) and many others. The New York Times called the series "Breathtaking television", and Raygun magazine called it "quite simply the most powerful series about the spoken word ever produced."

Sitting in the control room of a radio station and smoking a cigarette is a long-haired, quiet, intense young man. The lights blink ON AIR ON AIR, and then switch to KEROUAC KEROUAC. And indeed the words are from the author of On the Road, and here the voice breaks into the jazz poems of Kerouac's Mexico City Blues, perhaps the greatest volume of straight-out jazz poetry ever written. And the man who's reading them, in a gently-inflected smoke-tinged voice, is JOHNNY DEPP, who, when not starring in movies, is an avid Kerouac fan and scholar. See Video Below for an excerpt of Johnny Depp reading Mexico City Blues By Jack Kerouac.

Johnny Depp Reading Jack Kerouac

Award Of Russian Bloggers

Johnny won The George Melesa award at the IV Annual People's Internet kinopremii Georges-2008. Russian Internet users chose Johnny as The Best Actor three years in a row! Georges Melesa - a kind of analogue of the People's Choice Awards (Choice people).

Bill Hunt of The Kids accepted the award on behalf of Johnny. Bill who now lives in Moscow playing in different groups of Russian drums said that two days before the ceremony, he contacted Johnny, and told him of his victory in Russia, Johnny was very touched and grateful to Russian viewers.

Johnny Receiving His Award From Bill at The Sheila Witkin Memorial Concert.

Johnny's Private Time

Okay so some of you have sent us an email asking if we know about Johnny at the Dolphins Game with links to pictures for our Blog Post. First of all we thank you for your interest in our blog however as we have stated before we do not print stories or pictures of Johnny or his family that is not role related. So please give the guy a break and let him spend some quality private time with his family and friends.

Once again thanks for your emails and interest in Our Blog
JDN

Alice In Wonderland Filming At Torpoint

Antony House filming has started and has already been creating a buzz of activity at the historic site. For the coming weeks more than 250 extras, from Plymouth and surrounding areas, will be dressing up and acting in scenes under the expert hand of Tim Burton. The Plymouth Herald visited the set of Alice In Wonderland On Monday to catch a glimpse of tinseltown’s adopted home.

A spokeswoman for the production has told The Herald that the heart-throb won’t be filming at Antony, in Plymouth or indeed anywhere in the UK.

According to the Herald It is believed the Mad Hatters’ tea party is among the scenes being shot in Antony. Mr Depp is rumoured to be playing the part of the Mad Hatter, but it is also rumoured he will be a CGI graphic. All of which means that it may be some time before we get any official confirmation of how or if Depp will actually appear in the film.

Thanks To Jenny Of Plymouth for The Info.

Johnny Depp As The Riddler?

Okay so Michael Caine probably did make some comments about Johnny Depp playing the Riddler, but knowing his dry sense of humor it seems to me he was repeating in jest what the MTV reporter was actually saying, basically I think he was just messing with the reporter. This is typical tabloid (Rupert Murdoch) style reporting which takes everything said out of context, using key words to change the story and make it into news.

They are also quoting Johnny as saying "I heard about that. "It seems like it'd be a fun gig for a while, yeah." but are missing out what was actually said. Here is how the conversation went with Johnny.

Host: Hey Johnny, a listener called in earlier said you have to ask about the rumors on the internet of you doing the Riddler.

Depp: Oh yeah, I heard about that. Not that I know of.

Host: You’d be a good choice.

Depp: It seems like it’d be a fun gig for a while, yeah.

This does not look like a confirmation to me and remember most tabloids use part quotes to a make news story. Thus always taking what people say out of context

I would wait to see if Chris Nolan signs up for another Batman movie before thinking about whom the cast will be and unless Tim Burton signs up for another Batman Movie I would not take these rumors seriously.

I suppose we shall all just have to wait and see……..

Depp & Burton's Lucrative Partnership

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have become the most lucrative Hollywood movie partnership. According to Reuters, in the Guiness Book Of World Records latest edition which is soon due for release, Johnny and Tim have grossed $986 million together from six of their films including Edward Scissorhands and most recently Sweeney Todd.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Teaser

Here is a few glimpses of the film, a great explanation of what it's about and still shots of some of the characters.

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

To coincide with the unveiling of Johnny Depp’s wax likeness at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong in late September, will be unveiling a Johnny Depp Wax Figure. To celebrate the launch they are having a Johnny Depp local look-alike competition in search of the ultimate Depp double in Hong Kong.

Five finalists will be selected from the online entries, to be announced on September 22, with the hopefuls competing for the best look-alike title in person at the unveiling of Depp’s wax figure on September 26.

Scream Awards Nominations Annnounced

Spike TV presents the third annual “SCREAM,” to be recorded at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA. with it's premiere on Tuesday, October 21 on Spike TV. The Sweeny Todd Crew including Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, & Helena Bottom Carter have all been nominated for an award. Vote Now

National Movie Awards

Video Clip Of Johnny Accepting Best Male Perfomance Award For Sweeny Todd.

Gore Verbinski Teams Up With Johnny

According to the Los Angeles Times Johnny And Director Gore Verbinski are teaming up again this time for an Animated Feature Called Rango. Johnny will lend his voice to the lead character, a "household pet that goes on an adventure to discover its true self". "Rango" aims to use cutting-edge animation techniques that "will allow us to capture and translate every aspect of Johnny’s performance, using it to drive the computer-generated character in a way that has yet to be seen in an animated feature," Verbinski said. Johnny is set to begin work on "Rango" in January.

Johnny Depp Wins National Movie Awards

Johnny Depp wins Best Male performance for Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street at the National Movie Awards tonight at The Royal Festival Hall in London . Johnny like many other nominees did not show up at the award ceremony and instead gave his thanks via a Video Clip. Apparently the audience was rather upset with the nominees for not showing up at the awards. The show will air on ITV tomorrow night @ 8pm

Rolling Stone Talks Johnny & The Kids

Rolling Stone posted an article about Johnny Depp and The Kids On Stage In Florida.

“Music will always be my first love,” Johnny Depp revealed in a recent issue of Rolling Stone. “I pick up the guitar and space out and drool.” So it’s no surprise that the actor jumped at the opportunity to reunite with his old band the Kids this past weekend in Florida for a benefit concert honoring Sheila Witkin, a manager of local South Florida bands in the Seventies and Eighties and the mother of Bruce Witkin, Depp’s childhood friend and bandmate.
Depp joined the Kids when he was a 17-year-old high school student in Miramar, Florida, and achieved some success with the group — opening for Iggy Pop, Talking Heads, the Pretenders and the Ramones — before putting his musical career on hold to become an actor. He took the stage at Club Cinema in Pompano Beach in torn jeans and blue plaid shirt knotted around his waist while he played guitar for adoring onlookers including family members Vanessa Paradis and daughter Lily-Rose. This is the second annual memorial concert for Wiktin, who died in 2006.
Though he took time to hug each musician onstage and reach out into the audience to touch the hands of his many fans, Depp never spoke to the crowd directly. During the band’s cover of the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby,” Depp contributed backup vocals on a mike he shared with Bruce Witkin, while the two jokingly pointed at each other and exchanged meaningful pats on the shoulder. Later, Depp, Witkin and the band’s other guitarist, Joey Malone, pulled out some classic rock moves by fanning out in a group formation while they played through the Kids’ catalog.
The evening ended as the Kids gathered the other bands on the benefit bill onstage for a sing-along rendition of Them’s “Gloria,” substituting the spelling of the iconic chorus with S-H-E-I-L-A. “That’s what I like about him,” one concertgoer commented. “He’s a real guy. He minimizes his presence so the focus can be on the band. And,” he added, “no doubt the man can burn it.”