Johnny Depp's "The Rum Diary" Needs 800 Extras

elnuevodia.com has announced that Johnny Depps The Rum Diary produced by Infinitum Nihil & GK Films is looking for 800 Extras, where they expect people with traits Latin Americans and blacks.

Johnny Depp is looking for a battalion of more than 800 local extras for the film "The Rum Diary," which begins filming in the island on March 30.

If this is known to draw attention to the film-set in the'60s in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas-seeking people of all ages with different physical characteristics.

Auditions will be held today and next Saturday at the Academy of modeling Models Factory, where they expect people with traits Latin Americans and blacks.

"Production is going to get to 814 people through our bank of talent. Looking for 480 people of color, with 200 features and 100 Latino American traits, "said Jorge Colón, who along with Frances Lopez Gil and Edgar, are in charge of testing.

Both days, the "casting" was conducted between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm Interested individuals must attend the academy, located on the Paseo de la Atena, # 25 (high) in Manatee. For more information, interested parties can call (787) 904-8862 or (787) 452-1158.

Meanwhile, production will be other auditions tomorrow from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Marriott Hotel in Condado. There are also search for people of all ages seem to Puerto Ricans and Americans in general.

"The Rum Diary" is loosely based on the experiences of writer Hunter S. Thompson as a journalist in Puerto Rico at the end of the 50s. Depp will play the character of Paul Kemp, a reporter working with a diverse and self-working team of a newspaper in San Juan.

Bruce Robinson, director of the film, arrived on the island this week along with his assistant.

Source: elnuevodia.com

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Will Depp & Mann Be Heading To Cannes

There are some anticipated films out there that maybe set for Cannes this year Including Michael Mann's Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Giovanni Ribisi & Marion Cotillard to name a few. The Cannes Film Festival is held annually usually in the month of May at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in the resort town of Cannes, in the south of France.


According to the Daily Mail today, Cannes Film Festival selectors are due to look at a rough cut of Public Enemies, the movie about 1930s Public Enemy No1 John Dillinger. A delegation of Cannes Film Festival officials will travel to Los Angeles soon to view footage. If selected Public Enemies will be shown at the Festival De Cannes which will run from 13-May to 24th May.

I have been tipped off that Public Enemies First Premiere is supposed to be held at Mann Village Theatre, Westwood on the 23-Jun-09. So watch out for the listing. Until we have official confirmation from Universal the date and place may change, unlikely but we shall have to wait and see.

Public Enemies Due For Release March 4th

We know that Public Enemies was going to be released with Watchman due to rumors last week, while waiting and hoping for the announcement Screenweek.it announces Michael Manns Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp who plays John Dillinger, will debut online as of March 4 on Apple.com. In Italy the Trailer will be shown that morning exclusively on MSN Italy. We will keep you updated as the Information comes in.

Doctor Parnassus Gets MPPA Rating PG-13

Latest MPAA Ratings: BULLETIN NO: 2058. Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus gets MPPA Rating PG-13 For violent images, some sensuality, language and smoking.

Dr. Parnassus’ has the extra-ordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others. With his traveling theatre troupe, Parnassus offers audience members the chance to transcend mundane reality by passing through a magical mirror into a fantastic universe of limitless imagination. However, Parnassus’ magic comes at a price. For centuries he’s been gambling with the devil, Mr. Nick who is coming to collect his prize – Parnassus’ precious daughter, Valentina on her upcoming 16th birthday. Oblivious to her rapidly approaching fate, Valentina falls for Tony, a charming outsider with motives of his own. In order to save his daughter and redeem himself, Parnassus makes one final bet with Mr. Nick which sends Tony, Valentina and the entire theatre troupe on a ride of twists and turns, in and out of London and the Imaginarium’s spectacular landscape

Johnny Wraps Up His Role In Rango?

Graham King (GK Films) Friend of Johnny who also happens to have a long term partnership with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil mentioned Johnny during a recent Interview with the Independent. It seems that Johnny has already wrapped up his role in Rango according to the article:

The day after our meeting in his spacious office suite, Depp wraps on another King film: Rango, an animation being made by Gore Verbinksi, the director of the hugely successful Pirates of The Caribbean series. “Gore was looking for someone to help finance it and get it rolling before he went to a studio. An animation is complicated to make and takes a long time, and Gore wanted to get it out at a certain time.”

King also friend of Martin Scorsese would also like to see Johnny Depp & Martin Scorsese work on a film together and i would agree with that it would be nice to see these two hook up but I wonder how Leonardo would feel about that. Anyway this is what he said:

“From Johnny’s point of view, I’m a guy who takes risks,” King says of Depp “And I take risks with the kind of film-makers he likes to work with. I’d love to find something for Marty and Johnny to do together.”

If you would like to read the full article Click Here

Public Enemies Movie Screen Caps

Here are some screen caps from last night Video Montage Posted last night. If you have not seen the Video Montage scroll to previous post.

Public Enemeis Movie Screen Caps II

Public Enemies Movie Screen Caps III

Movie Montage 2009 - Scenes From Public Enemies

Scenes from Public Enemies were shown during the end credits of The Oscars tonight showing a very handsome Johnny Depp and I am bursting with excitment see the video below:



Looks like we could be getting very close to the trailer....

Stephen Fry Animated In Wonderland

Celebrities and news-makers get grilled in exactly five minutes by Matthew Stadlen, in a series for the BBC News website. This week they did an interview with Stephen Fry who chats about his "smug air", his turbulent teenage years, and his love for magic mentions that he will in fact be The Cheshire Cat in Tim Burtons Alice In Wonderland.


Disney said that Tim Burton’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland would be filmed using a hybrid of live-action and performance-capture/computer animation. It also appears that Burton is also employing stop animation as well. So although Location Filming is complete there is still the matter of the animation with characters being realized with CG bodies.

You can view the Interview Here For all those stephen Fry fans out there you can also chat with him on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/stephenfry

Source: Filmonic

The Imaginarium of Dr Parnasus - First Look At Johnny, Colin & Jude as Tony

/Film is showing the first picture of Johnny, In The Imaginarium of Dr Parnasus along with other stars including Colin Farrel and Jude Law. this is the first look at most of the main cast in character and costume. This is the first time we’ve seen Johnny Depp, Jude Law or Colin Farrell in their shared role of Tony, along with Heath ledger.


The picture was published on the website of Nicola Pecorini who was the film’s cinematographer. We are not sure if it is authentic or authorized you can also see Christopher Plummer, as Dr Parnasus. Tom Waits as his infernal nemesis; Lily Cole as the Dr.’s daughter; Andrew Garfield and Verne Troyer as part of the Dr.’s traveling sideshow.

Giving Feels Good Let Johnny Inspire You

As most of you are aware Johnny Depp is such a caring person and helps to inspire many people through his many acts of charity. In 2006 Johnny received the Courage to Care Award for his commitment to children and children's charities. For the second Noche de Ninos Gala to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Jennifer Lopez, the 2004 "Courage to Care" honoree, presented Johnny with his award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Oct. 7 2006.

Can You Be Inspired?

Johnny's Angels: Depp Fans for Charity™ is a private effort organized by a small group of admirers of Johnny Depp. So inspired by Johnny's act of kindness they started their own organization to help inspire others. You can visit Johnny's Angels @ http://www.johnnysangels.org/ you can also You can support CHPCC by purchasing a Johnny's Angels charm or silicone wristband from Angel Treasures @ http://www.angel-treasures.co.uk/ Johnny's Angels inspired me so let them inspire you.

If you have any questions for these amazing lady's than contact them via their websites. Remember it is not just about giving it's about being inspired to share ideas and support children's charities in your local community.

Angels On Twitter

Johnny Angels are now on Twitter so pop in for a chat, you can follow Johnny's Angels @ http://twitter.com/JohnnysAngels & you can also follow Jules from Angel Treasures @ http://twitter.com/Angel_Treasures

Casting Call: Male/Female Actor For Johnny Depps The Rum Diary

According to Talent Hunters Johnny Depps The Rum Diary is apparently seeking a Male/Female Actor

Detailes as follows:

Location: (nationwide)
Category: Feature Film
Types Looking for: Actor
Gender: female,male

Status: Active
Union: No





Description:

Based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson and Directed by Bruce Robinson, The Rum Diary is due to begin production. Johnny will produce and star in the movie. Denise Chamian Primetime Emmy Nominee is the casting director and has been involved in casting movies such as POTC and Hancock. Begun in 1959 by a then-twenty-two-year-old Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary details the life and events of Paul Kemp: He's a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean. Paul is challenged on many levels as he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction. Thompson delivers a potent story that pushes the sometimes brutal truth of human relations into your face in such a way that it would be absurd to not laugh.

Female or Male All Ethnicities 18 to 65

Source: Infinitum Nihil

Johnny Depps Edward Scissorhands Gloves up for Auction

As most of you all know by now Michael Jackson is auctioning off 2,000 of his own personal possessions in April at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. It seems that Michael Jackson is having some financial difficulty and is hoping to raise millions of dollars. In anticipation of the four day sale, beginning April 22, Julien's Auctions has revealed the catalog for would be buyers. One of these Items is Johnny Depps Edwards Scissorhands Gloves.

If you are a big fan of Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton and more importantly if you just want a piece of history and to own something worn by Johnny Depp the Estimated price for these gloves is £3,000 - £4,500. Of course there is a small matter of money so if you have the loot or some savings you are looking to spend then get ready to start bidding. For those of you like me who have no money but are interested to see what these gloves go for watch this space.

Final thought lets not forget that Michael was on of the most talented artists of our time. We wish him the best of luck and hope his auction will be a huge success.

Daniel Depps Losers Town

Last year we told you about Daniel Depp who wrote his first novel, Losers Town and that MBA Literary Agents Ltd. said that Daniel Depp struck a deal with Simon and Schuster to publish the book in the United States and Britain early 2009. Canadian rights have been acquired by Penguin and French rights have been sold to Presses de la Cite.

Well that time has come for first time author Daniel Depp brother of Johnny Depp who co-wrote the Screenplay for The Brave.

Daniels books titled Losers Town introduces private investigator David Spandau, an ex-stuntman familiar with the ins and outs of Hollywood whose patience is almost sapped when he's hired to protect actor Bobby Dye from a blackmailing scheme gone wrong.




Daniels book Losers Town is now available to buy @ Amazon or you can purchase it through or Amazon Associate store.

Public Enemies LA Test Screening

As some of you may already know there was a Screening of Public Enemies in LA last night and here is one of the reviews from Aint It Cool News:

I haven't written too many reviews for you guys, but I thought I had to let everyone know that PUBLIC ENEMIES was Amazingly Fantastic.

They had one of those special screenings last night where they don't tell you what the title of the movie is at the Sherman Oaks Arclight. When I first read the synopsis on my pass about a John Dillinger gangster flick I instantly knew what it was and thanked the gods for giving me this great chance. Michael Mann sat right in front of me as well, taking notes and actually gave me a thing of popcorn he didn't want.

After what seemed like hours, they announced it was public enemies, the lights dimmed and the movie began. I am going to keep this ridiculously SPOILER-FREE.

When the movie started there weren't any opening credits whatsoever. No title of the movie or any actors names. The first thing you see on the screen is a giant 1933 in bold white letters, and then some statements about the depression. The opening scene is a jail breakout led by yours truly Johnny Depp. You have to see this movie to believe how great it looks. The way it was shot was different than a lot of movies coming out now a days. The whole Michael Mann, handheld camera in your face is there and works like magic. The cast is phenomenal. Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are both on top of their game in this movie.

What I don't understand is why they are trying to get people to see this movie for actors like Channing Tatum who is literally in the movie for 30 seconds in Christian Bale's first scene where he is chasing down Tatum's Pretty Boy Floyd. All the bank robbery scenes are filmed so well and the shootouts in the streets are so insane! The gunshots are so realistic and so ridiculously loud!

There is a scene close to the end of the film where Christian Bale's character and the FBI try to ambush Johnny Depp and his mobster crew at their Wisconsin hideout in the woods, and let me tell you, it is ubelieveable! You are literally on the edge of your seat thinking, "Holy shit, are they really doing this right now?" Obviously I won't tell you how the woods shootout ends, but I will say this, Stephen Graham who plays Baby Face Nelson is THE MAN!

Whether or not you know how John Dillinger's story comes to an end, you will be in awe at the end of this movie!

Sorry I kept this extremely spoiler free, but honestly, you don't wanna know anything about this movie before you treat your eyes to a gloirious treat. You just have to see it and love it. This is one of the greatest gangster flicks I have ever seen in a very long time. I highly reccommend this film and hope some of you can get a chance to see another screening of it soon.

Written By The Bardy Party.

If you would like to read more reviews visit Aint It Cool News

Bruce Robinson On The Rum Diary

In a Radio Interview today on BBC Radio 4, Bruce Robinson Director and Screenplay writer for The Rum Diary talks about his movies and how he met Johnny and became involved in the Rum Diary adapted from the noval by Hunter S. Thompson.

Bruce Robinson who actually started out as an actor wrote the award winning screenplay, The Killing Field, and with only a few movies under his direction the last being Jennifer Eight, starring Andy Garcia which he both Wrote and Directed. Now 17 years later he will bring to screen the long awaited Rum Diary produced by Johnny Depp. Written in the early 60's The Rum Diary was not published until 1998.

Plot Summary: Divorced alcoholic and struggling novelist Paul Kemp decides to kick around San Juan until his ship comes in, working as a journalist for a daily newspaper that's on its last legs. With his new friend Bob Sala by his side, he becomes entangled in a corrupt hotel development scheme with a slick PR consultant named Sanderson, and falls in love with Sanderson's unattainable girlfriend, Chenault. Plot Summary from IMBD.

You can download the interview with Bruce Robinson @ bbc.co.uk

Public Enemies Rated R By MPAA

RopeofSilicon has published the latest MPAA Bulletin 2056. Michael Mans Public Enemies gets an R rating for gangster violence and some language. If you want to view the bulletin with full list of movie click here

An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult material. An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated motion pictures.

More stars signed on for The Rum Diary

And we have more casting news on the Rum Diary Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins has signed on to star in Johnny Depps Rum Diary according to The Hollywood Reporter.



Jenkins nominated for a Golden Globe and more recently for his role in The Visitor has signed on to playing Lotterman, the man who oversees the rundown newspaper where Kemp works. Mean while it is also rumored that Aaron Eckart is also in negotiations.

According to the article Eckhart would be part of a love triangle that sees him dying with Depp for Heard's affection. "Diary" is the tale of a washed-up, hard-drinking journalist named Paul Kemp (Depp) in 1950s Puerto Rico. Eckhart would play Sanderson, a wealthy landowner who believes everything has a price and introduces Kemp to a different standard of living.

The project, which Depp, Christi Dembrowski and Graham King are producing, begins shooting March 30 in Puerto Rico. "Rum" is a production of King's GK Films and Depp's Infinitum Nihil. Also producing is Film Engine, with A.J. Dix, Anthony Rhulen and William Shively attached alongside Robert Kravis and Greg Shapiro. GK Films is preselling at the European Film Market in Berlin.

Filming Location For The Lone Ranger?

With the upcoming Film The Lone Ranger as yet we are to find out where the filming locations will be but according to an article found while searching news on The Lone Ranger a little news article titled "Texas State Railroad's new owner plans unique events" popped up the article mentions new events coming up with the Texas State Railroad and they just happen to mention The Lone Ranger filming soon and this is what they said;

"The two newest ones are the " Little Engine That Could" and "The Lone Ranger." The latter, to run on Thursdays, will feature a train robbery that is interrupted by the Lone Ranger. A "Lone Ranger" movie with Johnny Depp as Tonto will be filmed on the railroad in coming months."

Now i am not saying that this will in fact be the location for The Lone Ranger but The State Texas Railroad has had a few film production including The Great Debaters, American Outlaws, and O, Brother Where Art Thou. American Heritage Railways who Owns the railroad also have a resume of film productions so watch this space and hopefully we will get more news on Filming Locations in the months to come.

Source: Talkin Texas

Isla Fisher Talks About Her Role In Rango

Movie Hole Caught up with Isla Fisher star of Confessions of a Shopaholic in
New York City. She will join Johnny Depp in a recording studio for Gore Verbinski's "Rango". ''But I’m from the south, so I talk like this (in a South Western American accent). I make a really tough little lizard.'' Fisher says she'll be working directly with co-star Johnny Depp.

''I’m playing ‘Lizard’'', Fisher says. ''Usually when you work on an animated movie, it’s really sterile, you know, you’re in a booth on your own, just with the director. But the way he’s shooting this movie is that he’s shooting it like a real movie. So we’re all on stage, Bill Nighy is in it, Abigail Breslin, and we’re all acting on stage and he’s shooting it. So then you go in to the sound booth and record your voice, so you have the memory of the emotions in the scene in your voice, rather than just having to conjure them up out of thin air.''

You can view the article at Moviehole.Net

Johnny Depp To Narrate The Doors

I just read a post in the LA Times reporting that Johnny Depp will be Narrating the Doors Documentary. The story originally posted by Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood states that Johnny Depp will be narrating "When You're Strange," a documentary about The Doors that rocked at the Sundance Film Festival. The documentary covers the entire 54 months of the band, starting with Jim and Ray in film school, and includes a lot of concert and in-studio footage. According to Nikki there will be an announcement about this Saturday night at the Berlin Film Festival.


For all of you who are interested in this story you can checkout an Interview with Tom DiCillo Director and Screenwriter for this Documentary. You can also checkout the The Sundance Film Festival Website.

Update: The doors documentary will also be shown during the SXSW Film Festival as part of the 24 Beats Per Second film series. No confirmation as yet if this has been re-narrated by Johnny Depp from the original narration by Tom DiCillo

Screening Times
2:00 PM, Sunday March 15th - Paramount
Add this to my SXSW Calendar

3:30 PM, Friday March 20th - Paramount
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More Casting News for The Rum Diary

Amber Heard is in negotiations to play the coveted female lead opposite Johnny Depp in "Rum Diary," the adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel, which Bruce Robinson is writing and directing.


According to the Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Amber Heard will be at the front and center of a love triangle in the tale of a washed-up, hard-drinking journalist named Paul Kemp (Depp) in 1950s Puerto Rico. Heard will play Chenault, the free-spirited girlfriend of a fellow journalist who cheats on him with Kemp, trying to convince him to run away with her. The role has reportedly been coveted by Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson.

Source: Reuters UK

Public Enemies News Update

The word is that Michael Mann recently did a private test at a movie theater in Los Angeles checking to see what certain scenes looked like on the big screen and now he's going back to do a few more shoots. Don't worry this is believed to be a common practice for big studio movies and lets face it if anyone is going back to do more shoots it's Micheal Mann.


So while we are waiting for the trailer it seems that a new batch of pictures have surfaced round the Internet from the set of Public Enemies. These shots and many others apparently from the set in Columbus, Wisconsin were posted on Michelle Martin Photography.

If you would like to view more of these amazing shots visit the Michelle Martin site.