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Johnny Depp's 'Wonka' ready for release

2005-05-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com: "Early press materials for Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' opening in theaters in July, look promising. This time it's Johnny Depp wearing the top hat of the character Willy Wonka, made famous by Gene Wilder in the 1971 original. Much like the first film, the cast of young people in the new version are fairly new to feature film work, with the exception of Freddie Highmore, who plays the lead, Charlie Bucket. Press reports are Highmore, who starred with Depp in last year's 'Finding Neverland,' was cast by Burton after some convincing by Depp. A word of warning for all of the young actors and actresses. Actor Paris Themmen, who turns 46 this June, has found very few acting gigs after playing bratty 'Mike Teevee.' Last time I talked to him, he was at a Hollywood collectors' show signing autographs for $10 each wearing a cowboy suit like his character wore in the film. No kidding."

Depp movie causes upset on Caribbean island

2005-04-27T08:56:00.000-07:00

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - DEPP MOVIE CAUSES UPSET ON CARIBBEAN ISLAND: "The makers of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequel have sparked outrage on the island of Bataka, Dominica - by roasting JOHNNY DEPP alive on a spit in a cannibal scene.

Outraged residents of the tranquil island have accused studio bosses of insinuating their forebears practiced such inhumane rituals.

And CHARLES WILLIAMS, the chief of the 3,500 remaining natives, has added his voice of dissent - and has blasted the locals who have signed up as extras in the movie for $95 (GBP50) a day.

However, film bosses are attempting to downplay the uproar by insisting the scene is light-hearted and in no way reflects the history of Bataka."

Touring the Chocolate Factory, with Johnny Depp

2005-04-11T13:36:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "When you think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, two things may immediately come to mind: the popular children's book by Roald Dahl from 1964 or the memory of Gene Wilder singing 'Candy Man' in the 1971 family classic, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

In the book and original movie, a young impoverished boy named Charlie Bucket wins a lottery to be one of five children to get a tour of the Wonka Chocolate Factory, makers of tons of popular confections. The company's owner is an eccentric inventor named Willy Wonka, who has never allowed anyone to visit the factory before this contest.

Having already brought his imaginative childlike vision and sensibilities to films like Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish, director Tim Burton didn't seem like an odd choice to bring Dahl's story into the 21st Century. After deciding to do the project, Burton immediately brought on Johnny Depp, an actor whose career has been intrinsically linked with that of Burton, to play the role of Willy Wonka, the chocolate factory's quite mad owner. Finding Neverland's Freddie Highmore was then brought on board in the title role of Charlie. "

Johnny Depp left covered in slime at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards

2005-04-06T12:19:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp: Johnny Depp left covered in slime at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards: "Johnny Depp was left covered in slime on Saturday night (02.04.05) after being tricked by host Ben Stiller at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

The Hollywood heartthrob had originally been brought on stage at the 18th annual awards ceremony, at the University College of Los Angeles' Pauley Pavilion, to cover 'Dodgeball' star, Stiller, in gunge after he volunteered to be 'slimed' - a traditional stunt at the annual ceremony.

However, when Depp pulled the lever to douse Stiller in thick, green goo, an enormous bucket of slime emptied onto him leaving him drenched in the foul substance.
Despite escaping a sliming, Stiller - who was wearing a silver body suit he said earlier in the evening would 'protect' him from a sliming - gamely smothered himself with the gunge by diving on the stage and rolling in it."

Pirates sequel, with Johnny Depp, to be titled "Dead Man's Chest"

2005-03-29T08:47:00.000-08:00

Pirates sequel to be titled "Dead Man's Chest"
"The sequel to "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is to be titled "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and the film will cast Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley though not all of the actors from the first part are expected to feature in it.

Zoe Saldana who featured in the first part of the film says she's not sure whether she'll be around in the sequel.

"I've not yet been asked about being in the 'Pirates' sequel. It's okay if I'm not, I had a good time in the first, but I'm ready to put my boots back on" , Zap2it quoted Saldana as saying.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for Buena Vista Pictures said they never wanted the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, to be numbered and that each one should be a separate adventure in itself."

DVD Review: 'Finding Neverland', starring Johnny Depp

2005-03-23T08:14:00.000-08:00

wnbc.com - Entertainment - DVD Review: 'Finding Neverland': "Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet soar in 'Finding Neverland,' a fascinating fictional take on the real-life events that inspired the classic play 'Peter Pan.' A recent Oscar nominee for Best Picture, there's no question that it's one of, if not the best film of last year.

Set in 1904 Edwardian England, Depp stars as famed playwright J.M. Barrie, who's coming off of another flop production. Even though he has the confidence of his loyal producer (Dustin Hoffman), there's no question that Barrie's in dire need of a hit.

The inspiration for it soon comes to Barrie during a morning stroll to London's Kensington Gardens, where he and his St. Bernard meet the four Llewelyn Davies boys and their widowed mother, Sylvia (Kate Winslet). Becoming fast friends with the family, Barrie discovers that his suffering imagination and boyish zest for life has been restored, giving him the inspiration for what is destined to become his greatest work."

'Pirates' stars, including Johnny Depp, set for high-seas junket

2005-03-21T13:40:00.000-08:00

IOL: 'Pirates' stars set for high-seas junket
"Pirates of the Caribbean stars Keira Knightley, Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom are taking to the high seas for real by joining a round-the-world yacht race, it was announced today.

The Hollywood trio will help to crew a boat taking part in the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race.

The vessel will be named the Black Pearl - after the pirate ship in the film - and its sail will feature a giant skull and crossbones.

It is all part of a marketing stunt to promote the forthcoming release of the sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

The stars will split the race between them - Knightley will join the boat while it is in Europe, Bloom will cover South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and Depp will be on board when the yacht reaches the US and Brazil.

Each will undergo rigorous training at the race HQ in Portsmouth.

And while the rest of the crew must put up with the sort of living conditions yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur endured during her recent round-the-world voyage, the actors will be living in comparative luxury."

Two Days on the Pirates Set, with Johnny Depp

2005-03-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "They took off from day jobs as waitresses, security guards, even lighting directors. They postponed trips to China or drove three hours each way. Those without cars spent hours navigating Los Angeles' public transit system. Most were experienced, some were novices. Some had been seen at December's open casting call, others had already been registered with Sande Alessi Casting. They wanted to work for Gore Verbinski, or be on the same set as Johnny Depp. They came to be part, even a small part, of a few scenes in the making of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

I was fortunate enough to be one of them. What I'd like to do here is to share my experience as a novice film extra on a project as exciting as Pirates II. I won't describe the scenes I saw being filmed, most of all because the folks at Walt Disney don't want that stuff leaking out from people like me, but also because I've no idea where in the story these scenes might occur or to what extent they'll survive the editing process.

To answer your most burning questions first: Yes, I did see principals Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Kevin McNally, and director Gore Verbinski, stood or passed within feet or even inches of them, and yes, that was a huge thrill. "

Johnny Depp triumphs in Oscar fashion vote

2005-03-16T08:14:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp triumphs in Oscar fashion vote: "Johnny Depp lost out on the best actor prize at this year's Oscars, but has been voted a clear winner in the fashion stakes. The Finding Neverland star romped home to victory in our online poll after thousands of hellomagazine.com readers chose his blue tuxedo with black shawl collar as the best men's fashion statement at this year's Academy Awards.

Indeed his eye-catching ensemble left the competition for dead, with Johnny garnering five times as many votes as his nearest challenger Jeremy Irons. Mystery surrounds the identity of the designer, though, as the chisel-jawed performer would only say that his outfit, which he complemented with a pair of Twenties-style two-tone shoes, had been made 'locally'. "

Bomb Ignites Depp

2005-03-14T11:35:00.000-08:00

: "Johnny Depp, in conjunction with Initial Entertainment Group, has optioned the rights to the nonfiction book The Bomb in My Garden, from writers Mahdi Obeidi and Kurt Pitzer. Depp's Infinitum Nihil will produce the project with Initial's Graham King.

Obeidi was a top nuclear scientist in Iraq and Pitzer and foreign correspondent for People magazine. The story tells how, after Saddam Hussein's capture, Obeidi tried to turn himself and his secrets over to the U.S. The American CIA, however, did not believe him. Enter Pitzer, who tried to help Obeidi and his family get out of the country before he was killed by Iraqi nationalists who wanted him silenced. Obeidi wound up handing over secrets including a uranium enrichment device he had buried in his yard.

Christi Dembrowski and Sam Sarkar will oversee for Infinitum, while Alexa Faigen will shepherd for Initial."

Johnny Depp Finds a Bomb

2005-03-11T09:41:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "Variety says Initial Entertainment Group and Johnny Depp have optioned nonfiction book The Bomb in My Garden, written by Iraq's top nuclear scientist Mahdi Obeidi and People magazine foreign correspondent Kurt Pitzer.

The movie will tell the story of how, after Saddam Hussein's capture, Obeidi tried to turn himself and his secrets over to the U.S., only to find the CIA and other government agencies didn't believe him. The journo hatched a scheme to get Obeidi and his family out of the country before he was killed by insurgents who wanted to silence him.

Obeidi gave over secrets that included a uranium enrichment device he buried in his yard."

Depp attends Thompson memorial

2005-03-08T12:10:00.000-08:00

Entertainment - canada.com network: "Johnny Depp and Bill Murray, who both portrayed Hunter S. Thompson in films, joined Sean Penn, Jack Nicholson and others over the weekend to remember the gonzo journalist at a private memorial.

Depp, who played the part of Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, read a passage from the book in which Thompson rues the end of the '60s, according to a Rocky Mountain News reporter.

The reporter was given permission by Thompson's family after Saturday's memorial to report on the event."

Johnny Depp's girlfriend keeps him sane

2005-03-02T10:10:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp's girlfriend keeps him sane: "Hollywood actor Johnny Depp confessed that his girlfriend Vanessa Paradis holds the key to his sanity as she is the only person who can get him out of his bouts of depression.

'There have been many times when I have teetered on the brink of absolute madness,' he was quoted as saying by the Rolling Stones Magazine.

'Unfortunately once I go, I go, so I count on Vanessa to talk me down,' he added.

But the Hollywood actor, who lives with Vanessa and their two children, five-year-old Lily-Rose Melody and Jack, two, says his melancholic episodes have receded since he became a father."

Johnny Depp Awarded Peter Pan Oscar By Scottish Tourist Board

2005-02-28T10:42:00.000-08:00

NAMC Social News, Articles and Events - Johnny Depp Awarded Peter Pan Oscar By Scottish Tourist Board
"Johnny Depp will receive a special 'Oscar' this week - when he picks up a 'golden statuette' in the form of Peter Pan - the boy who never grew up. The special Oscar-inspired award is being airmailed to the actor with the compliments of Angus and Dundee Tourist Board in Scotland, to wish Depp luck at the Academy Awards this Sunday (27th February 2005) and also to thank him for putting Kirriemuir firmly on the international map.

'Finding Neverland' is based on the life of Kirriemuir born J.M. Barrie, and since the launch of the film starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, enquiries about the Angus home of 'Peter Pan' have multiplied. Depp's trophy features a golden Peter Pan modelled on the Academy awards trophy fondly known as an Oscar."

Depp, DiCaprio named generation's top actors

2005-02-24T10:11:00.000-08:00

KRT Wire | 02/23/2005 | Depp, DiCaprio named generation's top actors: "As evidenced by his second Oscar nomination in as many years, Johnny Depp isn't just good-looking, he can act as well.

The Oscar-nominated 'Finding Neverland' star and nine of his peers have landed on GQ's list of the Top 10 greatest actors of our generation.

The magazine's March issue, on newsstands now, praises the 41-year-old Depp for only taking roles that he's wanted, whether they're for offbeat indie flicks or big-budget studio franchises, such as his upcoming 'Pirates of the Caribbean' sequels.

Other actors nominated for Oscars this year who made the cut include: 'The Aviator' star Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Hotel Rwanda's' Don Cheadle and supporting actor nominee Clive Owen for 'Closer.' The 77th Academy Awards ceremony will be televised live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, Feb. 27."

Johnny - A Depp-reciation

2005-02-21T11:09:00.000-08:00

rediff.com: Johnny - A Depp-reciation: "Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood's hottest leading men, a definitive A-lister and one of the best actors ever to take box-office centerstage.

In 2005, he was nominated for an Oscar for the second year in a row, this time for his effortless portrayal of Peter Pan creator J M Barrie in Finding Neverland.

rediff.com takes a look at a toughly contested set of five of Depp's finest ever celluloid incarnations."

Depp to play Hungarian goalkeeper Ambrus?

2005-02-18T10:02:00.000-08:00

JOHNNY DEPP - DEPP TO PLAY HUNGARIAN GOALKEEPER AMBRUS: "JOHNNY DEPP is reportedly in talks to play Hungarian soccer goalkeeper ATTILA AMBRUS in a new film of the sporting antihero's life.

According to American sports magazine SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, Depp is the favourite to land the role in BALLAD OF THE WHISKEY ROBBER.

Ambrus was known as a terrible goalkeeper, but became notorious after it was revealed he robbed banks between 1993 and 1999."

New Chocolate Factory Set, Johnny Depp Photos

2005-02-14T12:31:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "'Benjamin' tells us that director Tim Burton on Sunday was filming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the small town of Gengenbach, Germany. You can find a report in German along with 10 low resolution pictures from the set location here.

Johnny Depp stars as Willy Wonka in the anticipated Warner Bros. adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, set to hit theaters on July 15th."

Depp's Willy Wonka Is 'Creepy'

2005-02-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

Zap2it.com MOVIES | MOVIE NEWS | STORY: "Johnny Depp is playing his Willy Wonka in a darker, creepier way than has ever been seen on screen.

That's according to 11-year-old actress AnnaSophia Robb, who stars as Violet in the upcoming 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' starring Depp and directed by Tim Burton.

'His character is very creepy from any other Willy Wonka you've seen,' Robb tells Zap2it.com. 'I'm not allowed to say very much about that movie.'

Robb plays a very polite daughter of a preacher in 'Because of Winn-Dixie,' which is far different from the bratty Violet, who's one of the winners of the sweepstakes that delivers a group of kids to the mysterious candy factory. She says she often gets asked about what it's working like with Depp."

Johnny Depp swears to help him relax!

2005-02-04T09:38:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp: Johnny Depp swears to help him relax!: "Johnny Depp has confessed that he swears out loud to help him relax.

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star admitted that he relives tension at home with marathon cursing sessions.

He said: 'It enables me to get any tension or angry feeling out of my system.
'I've always found it very helpful. It has always been very soothing for me. '

The Hollywood star, who now lives in the south of France with his wife, Vanessa Paradis, and two children, admitted that 'f**k it' is the expression that relives the most stress - because he's said it so many times."

Spears, DiCaprio Among "Worst" - Depp, Damon "Best" in Autograph Collector Magazine's 13th Annual Survey

2005-02-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

NAMC Worldwide Newsroom - Spears, DiCaprio Among "Worst" - Depp, Damon "Best" in Autograph Collector Magazine's 13th Annual Survey"Because "no one is better at showing their fans how little they mean to them," singer Britney spears was named Worst Celebrity Signer of the Year in Autograph Collector magazine's 13th annual survey of who's cool and who's "cruel" to autograph collectors.

Academy Award-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio also was cited by the magazine as one of the worst because requests for his autograph "will likely sink in Titanic fashion."

"Actor Johnny Depp is our Best Celebrity Signer of the Year. He never says 'No' to autograph seekers," said Steve Cyrkin, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Autograph Collector.

The annual 10 Best and 10 Worst Celebrity Signers lists are published in the March 2005 issue of the magazine, available at newsstands and bookstores the first week of February.

"Johnny Depp has decided to be the undisputed most-accommodating autograph signer in Hollywood today," said Cyrkin. "One collector told us, 'He'll sign for everyone, and it doesn't matter how many things you ask him to sign.'""

Depp nominated for Best Actor

2005-01-26T13:24:00.000-08:00

CNN.com - 'Aviator' leads Oscar nominations - Jan 25, 2005: "The front-runner in the best actor category is believed to be Foxx, who won a Golden Globe and critical huzzahs for his performance as musician Ray Charles. Foxx wore prosthetics over his eyes during filming and improved his already proficient piano playing to play the legendary soul singer, who died in 2004.

Including Foxx, four of the five best actor nominees played real people in what has been called the 'year of the biopic.' The other nominees are DiCaprio, who plays Hughes in 'The Aviator'; Don Cheadle, who portrays hotelier Paul Rusesabagina in 'Hotel Rwanda'; and Johnny Depp, who plays Barrie in 'Finding Neverland.'

The only nominated actor playing a fictional character is Clint Eastwood, who portrays a grizzled but softhearted gym owner and boxing trainer in 'Million Dollar Baby.'

DiCaprio was pleased with his nomination, and alluded to 'The Aviator's' long gestation period. 'Fortune favors the prepared,' he told Reuters."

Johnny Depp interview - France, Hollywood and high school

2005-01-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp interview - France, Hollywood and high school"How has your relationship with Hollywood changed? The five years that I've been living in France and in the States to some degree a little bit, because I'm not a resident of France, has done wonders for my relationship with Hollywood. And also having kids, I'm so removed from it that I don't know anything. I mean, I don't know who anybody is. I don't know who's famous. I don't know who's not famous. I don't know who's rich, who's poor, who's successful, who's a drag. I don't know anybody. I don't know what made money and what didn't make money. And it's great. So, I come in just completely ignorant of all of it and it feels really good. Because then, I don't have to think about anything but my work and I don't have to worry about what anybody else is doing or anything."

Johnny Depp and "Corpse Bride"

2005-01-21T11:10:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "Warner Bros. Pictures has brought online the new trailer for Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, a stop-motion animated film like the Burton-produced The Nightmare Before Christmas from 1993.

The film, voiced by Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Emily Watson, is set at a 19th-century European village, where Victor (Depp) travels to the underworld for a quickie wedding to a mysterious corpse bride (Bonham Carter) while his living wife (Watson) pines for his return. Richard E. Grant and Christopher Lee also voice characters.

The USA Today also talked to Burton about the film. 'It seemed like a nice companion piece to Nightmare,' he said, 'There are more human characters in this one, which was a little harder to do in that medium, but we feel like we've worked it out.'

Burton adds that 'We're still working the story out. We're being as improvisational with an animated film as you can be.'"

Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp raise funds for Tsunami victims

2005-01-19T10:47:00.000-08:00

Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp raise funds for Tsunami victims: "Hollywood stars seem to have joined hands to help raise money for victims of the Asian tsunami.

According to Femalefirst, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Renee Zellweger were joined by a galaxy of movie and music stars on a US TV benefit show appealing people to donate money to help those left devastated by the disaster.

Nicolas Cage, Clint Eastwood and Diana Ross were the other celebrities who made a personal plea for cash to help re-build the ravaged region and all manned phones to take pledges from people all across the US.

The event was organised by George Clooney and opened by Madonna who recorded a version of John Lennon's classic hit 'Imagine' in London especially for the telethon. "

Johnny Depp interview

2005-01-17T11:41:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp interview - Pirates of the Caribbean"Anyone who saw Johnny Depp on Jay Leno saw that he still had his gold teeth in from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Before even that appearance, when we met Depp for interviews, we were struck by the sparkling chompers. That wasn't all. He still had the goatee and a lot of the costume put together.

But Johnny Depp is awesome, so he can be a little weird. If this is what serves all his eccentric characters, so be it. Pirates is no exception, as he turns a traditional action hero into a total goof. This guy wobbles and stumbles, goes bug-eyed but still manages to save the day. "

Johnny Depp's weird speech leaves fans shocked

2005-01-12T10:39:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp's weird speech leaves fans shocked!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com: "ohnny Depp's exhausted, worn-out and ill appearance at the People's Choice Awards certainly left his fans shocked and fearing for his health.

According to Female first, he gave a bizarre acceptance speech from the set of 'Corpse Bride' after getting the Favourite Film Star gong.

'Hey listen, I wanted to thank you all very, very much. I'm sorry I couldn't be there. It's a great honour. I'm on a mad trek through the Carpathian mountains searching for Vlad the Impaler who I'm hoping to hook up with,' he was quoted as saying.

'There's rabid dogs, wolves, all sorts of squeaky things, weird stuff. First I want to say thank-you to the people because you are the employer, you are our boss. I hope someday to make you all a cup of coffee,' he added."

Depp wins People's Choice Award for favorite male movie star

2005-01-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!: "The animated 'Shrek 2' swept a number of categories, being named favorite comedy, favorite sequel and favorite animated movie.
The character of Donkey in 'Shrek 2,' voiced by Eddie Murphy, was named favorite animated movie star, while The Fairy Godmother, voiced by Jennifer Saunders, won in the favorite movie villain category.
Perennial favorites took many of the top awards, including many of this year's new categories. Julia Roberts and Johnny Depp won for favorite female and male movie star. Matt LeBlanc and Marg Helgenberger won for favorite male and female TV stars.
'Will & Grace,' won for favorite TV comedy. 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' was named favorite TV drama."

Depp Wants to Appear in Little Britain

2005-01-06T11:53:00.000-08:00

Depp Wants to Appear in Little Britain: "Johnny Depp has seen both commercial and critical success as a movie actor but now he wants a part in UK comedy series 'Little Britain.'
According to the UK Star newspaper Depp asked the makers of the show if they could write him a part.
Co-writer and star of the show Matt Lucas told the paper'We are looking into this and it would be great if Johnny could appear.'
It is said Depp fancies himself as a 'lay-dee' and would like to dress up like the character Emily, played by David Walliams. He is a self confessed fan of British comedy and has previously appeared on The Fast Show in one of their 'suit's you sir' sketches."

Johnny Depp named Male Star of The Year

2005-01-03T09:56:00.000-08:00

JESSICA SIMPSON - JESSICA TOPS MAGAZINE READERS. POLL: "JESSICA SIMPSON is the big winner in American magazine IN TOUCH's end-of-year (04) readers' poll, claiming the Female Star of The Year and one half of the Couple of The Year with husband NICK LACHEY.
JOHNNY DEPP was voted Male Star of The Year, SHREK 2 Movie of The Year and the FRIENDS finale Best TV Moment.
Elsewhere, KATE HUDSON was named the Hottest New Hollywood Mum, BEYONCE KNOWLES was crowned Best Dressed Star, and LIL' KIM the Worst Dressed. "

Johnny Depp on Broadway?

2004-12-29T09:48:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp on Broadway?: "When success comes to a low-budget film production, in the form of Golden Globe nominations, a bushelful of various awards, and tons of Oscar buzz, not to mention well enough box-office clout to ensure a sizeable chunk of profit, the question asked is simple: How to not make it ever stop?
Finding Neverland, armed with the honours for Best Picture of the Year at the National Board of Review awards, is facing such a dilemma. Johnny Depp's dishy mug could soon be gracing dishes and mugs, but the film about the Peter Pan creator is a poignant tale, and really not one given to McDonald's Happy Meal merchandise.
So producer Nellie Bellflower wants to carry the legacy of the film forward by making Finding Neverland - The Musical.
Netscape reports Bellflower gushing excitedly: 'I think it will make a wonderful musical. I think Harvey (Weinstein, head of Miramax studios) is getting behind that. If so, I get to produce!'"

New Photo from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, with Johnny Depp

2004-12-20T10:38:00.000-08:00

New Photo from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Movies on M&C: "You can view a bigger version of the snap on their site, under 'galleri' on the left.
Johnny Depp stars as Willy Wonka in this new adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. Five golden tickets are hidden beneath the wrappers of Mr. Willy Wonka's delicious chocolate bars - five golden tickets which will change the lives of those who find them. T
The winning children are invited through the gates of Mr. Wonka's Chocolate Factory to see all the secrets and magic inside and to meet Mr. Wonka and his staff of Oompa-Loompas. For Charlie Bucket, a poor boy living within sight of the factory, winning the fifth and final golden ticket is just the beginning of an unforgettable adventure."

'Neverland,' With A Superb Johnny Depp, Is A Magical Movie

2004-12-16T10:21:00.000-08:00

News Read - TheDay.com: ""Finding Neverland" is the story of a man who doesn't want to grow up, and writes the story of a boy who never does. The boy is Peter Pan, and the man is Sir J.M. Barrie, who wrote his famous play after falling under the spell of a widow and her four young boys. That Barrie was married at the time, that he all but ignored his wife, that he all but moved into the widow's home, that his interest in the boys raised little suspicion, would make this story play very differently today. Johnny Depp's performance makes Barrie not only believable, but acceptable. And he does it without evading the implications of his behavior: The movie doesn't inoculate Barrie as a "family friend," but shows him truly and deeply in love with the widow and her boys, although in an asexual way; we wonder, indeed, if this man has ever had sex, or ever wants to."

Johnny Depp up for Best Actor, Drama in Golden Globes

2004-12-13T11:26:00.000-08:00

AP Wire | 12/13/2004 | List of Nominees for Golden Globes: "Picture, Drama: 'The Aviator,' 'Closer,' 'Finding Neverland,' 'Hotel Rwanda,' 'Kinsey,' 'Million Dollar Baby.'
Actress, Drama: Scarlett Johansson, 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'; Nicole Kidman, 'Birth,' Imelda Staunton, 'Vera Drake'; Hilary Swank, 'Million Dollar Baby'; Uma Thurman, 'Kill Bill: Vol. 2.'
Actor, Drama: Javier Bardem, 'The Sea Inside'; Don Cheadle, 'Hotel Rwanda'; Johnny Depp, 'Finding Neverland'; Leonardo DiCaprio, 'The Aviator'; Liam Neeson, 'Kinsey.'"

Johnny Depp Filming Away From Family

2004-12-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp: Johnny Depp Filming Away From Family: "DEPP'S EPIC JOURNEYS HOME
Hollywood hunk JOHNNY DEPP is finding life away from his partner and children during the filming of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY so tough, he spends nearly 10 hours travelling to see them every weekend.
The movie is being shot near London, but Depp's partner VANESSA PARADIS, daughter LILY-ROSE, five, and son JACK, two, are still at the family home on the French Riveria.
But Depp enjoys spending time with them so much, he is willing to spend endless hours in planes and cars."

Review: 'Finding Neverland', with Johnny Depp, As Magical As Peter Pan

2004-12-03T14:03:00.000-08:00

TheCarolinaChannel.com - Entertainment - Review: 'Finding Neverland' As Magical As Peter Pan: "Have you ever wished you could just shed all your responsibilities and fly off to Neverland, where boys and girls never have to grow up?
For many of us, 'Peter Pan,' written by J.M. Barrie, reminds us of our childhood, where fun was only limited by our imaginations. When we grow up, we demand that everything makes sense and our imagination is governed by reason and propriety.
Director Marc Forster and 'Peter Pan' may appear to be an odd combination. No two films could be more different than his brutal 'Monster's Ball' and Forster's latest, 'Finding Neverland,' but somehow Forster convincingly creates two completely different worlds.
Each film is strongly and imaginatively directed to trigger emotions in us without seeming to overtly manipulate the audience."

Depp's 'Finding Neverland' Named Year's Top Film

2004-12-01T12:19:00.000-08:00

AP Wire | 12/01/2004 | 'Finding Neverland' Named Year's Top Film: "'Finding Neverland,' the whimsical, wistful story of 'Peter Pan' creator J.M. Barrie, topped the National Board of Review's list as the best film of 2004.
Jamie Foxx was named best actor for his convincing portrayal of Ray Charles in 'Ray,' and Annette Bening took the top female acting honors for 'Being Julia,' a showy role in which she plays an aging British stage star.
No single film dominated the group's winners, announced Wednesday, although 'Sideways,' about best friends on a wine-tasting road trip, was honored in three categories: Thomas Haden Church won the supporting-actor award for his role as a swaggering, washed-up TV actor; director Alexander Payne and his writing partner, Jim Taylor, shared the adapted screenplay honors; and the film was listed among the group's 10 best of the year."

LA mad on Depp's Willy

2004-11-29T12:21:00.000-08:00

MegaStar - LA mad on Depp's Willy: "Johnny Depp, the king of of the daft accent, bonkers costume and comedy limp has launched a rush for the weird and wonderful tales of Roald Dahl down Hollywood way.
Whereas us Brits were brought up on a rather odd diet of Twits, B.F.G.s and chocolate factories, according to the Telegraph the yanks are only just cottoning on Dahl's twisted delights.
They're just soooo five minutes ago.
The 2005 film version of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory starring Depp as the notorious Willy Wonka, and directed by mad-as-a-fish Tim Burton is supposed to be proper corking, according to the broadsheet.
And the excitement surrounding the upcoming flick has got those LaLa-land magazine writers at Variety squealing "2005 is shaping up as the year of Roald Dahl."
Omigosh! He's the new black you could say."

Depp delight: 'Neverland' is touching account of Peter Pan origin

2004-11-24T09:41:00.000-08:00

Depp delight: 'Neverland' is touching account of Peter Pan origin: "'Finding Neverland' is a lovely picture that brought me to gentle tears on occasion.
The film is the story of part of the life of playwright J.M. Barrie, who may not be a household name to many people. But the fictional character Barrie created certainly is known to millions: Peter Pan. 'Finding Neverland' is about what inspired Barrie to write the 1904 play in which Peter Pan first appeared.
As the film opens, Barrie (Johnny Depp), a successful British playwright, has just experienced a major flop. His producer (Dustin Hoffman) needs a play to replace the one that closed. As was his habit, Barrie often wrote in a park near his home. It was in the park that Barrie first met the Llewelyn Davies family. "

The magic of 'Neverland', starring Johnny Depp

2004-11-22T14:32:00.000-08:00

CNN.com - The magic of 'Neverland' - Nov 22, 2004: "'Finding Neverland' tells the inspiring story of author J.M. Barrie, a man who created a magical land of wonder, heart and spirit in his famous story 'Peter Pan.'
Barrie first made a splash in the literary world in 1902 with the popular 'Quality Street.' But it was 'Peter Pan' that created a lasting legacy for the Scottish dramatist.
In 'Finding Neverland,' director Marc Forster ('Monster's Ball') delves into Barrie's experience writing 'Peter Pan' and his relationship with the Llewelyn Davies boys who inspired the timeless fable."

Review: 'Finding Neverland' and Johnny Depp a joy to see

2004-11-19T11:05:00.000-08:00

CNN.com - Review: 'Finding Neverland' a joy to see - Nov 19, 2004: "The new film about Scottish playwright J.M. Barrie -- and his creation of the beloved character Peter Pan -- is deeply moving without being overly sentimental, due in large part to Johnny Depp's extraordinary performance in the lead role.
Get ready to adjust your tear ducts.
The film, set in Edwardian London, also showcases the terrific range of director Marc Forster, whose last film, 'Monster's Ball,' earned Halle Berry an Academy Award for Best Actress. His move from that starkly raw film to this magically enchanted -- albeit at times tragic -- movie displays a deep understanding of the language of cinema."

Johnny Depp brings audiences the first Peter Pan

2004-11-12T12:48:00.000-08:00

Washington Square News: "'Peter Pan' is a story about a boy who never wants to grow up - a story about escaping the realities of everyday life for an exciting adventure. In 'Finding Neverland,' director Marc Forster shows how James M. Barrie, the author of the bok, applied these ideals not only to a fairy tale but also to his own life.

'Finding Neverland' follows Barrie in 1904, after his latest play has flopped. He finds inspiration in the four boys of widow Llewellyn Davies. Barrie, an overgrown boy himself, takes the time to play cowboys and Indians, attempting to help the children cultivate their imaginations.

On the one hand, growing closer to the family provides a muse for his best play; on the other hand, conflicts arise as those around him begin to question the relationships being forged.

Johnny Depp has once again proved himself to be a versatile actor, with a tender performance as Barrie. In a touching scene involving Depp and widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Kate Winslet), Depp reveals the inner turmoil Barrie has been suffering after his brother's death. "

Review: Depp Shines in 'Finding Neverland'

2004-11-10T13:13:00.000-08:00

Xposed - Men's Magazine: Men's Review: Depp Shines in 'Finding Neverland': "Lithe women traditionally have played Peter Pan, but Johnny Depp could slip on the tights and put in a convincing turn as the boy who won't grow up.
Arguably the most versatile actor of his generation, Depp further expands his repertoire with a restrained, compassionate performance as 'Peter Pan' creator J.M. Barrie in 'Finding Neverland,' a role that could bring the actor his second Academy Award nomination.
Though not terribly subtle in its parallels between Barrie's real-life inspirations and his best-known creation, 'Finding Neverland' is a smart, engaging portrait whose whimsy nicely complements the flightiness of 'Peter Pan.'
Depp shares tender chemistry with co-star Kate Winslet, playing a widow whose young sons need a father figure at just the moment Barrie needs a muse to shake him out of his creative doldrums."

Keith Richards to play Depp's father in "Pirates" sequel

2004-11-08T10:05:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp chooses his "father": "Johnny Depp's wish has come true - he has chosen the man who will play his father in the much awaited sequel, 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Treasures Of The Lost Abyss'.

The man is Keith Richards, the Rolling Stones guitarist. Filming on the sequel is set to start in February. It is scheduled to be released in Summer 2006. The original, 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl' was the third most successful film with local filmgoers during 2003. "

Depp hits sauna to perfect Captain Jack

2004-11-05T10:21:00.000-08:00

IOL: Depp hits sauna to perfect Captain Jack: "Johnny Depp credits his local sauna in France with helping him perfect his oddball Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl character Captain Jack Sparrow.

The movie hunk famously based the movie pirate on Rolling Stones star Keith Richards, but he says he perfected Sparrow's mannerisms by spending time sweating away in the sauna.

He reveals: 'I would go into the sauna for great lengths of time, which I don't recommend, by the way, and you start to get a little woozy after about 30 minutes. I don't think it's very good for you.'"

Johnny Depp interview - Pirates of the Caribbean

2004-11-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp interview - Pirates of the Caribbean: "Anyone who saw Johnny Depp on Jay Leno saw that he still had his gold teeth in from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Before even that appearance, when we met Depp for interviews, we were struck by the sparkling chompers. That wasn't all. He still had the goatee and a lot of the costume put together.
But Johnny Depp is awesome, so he can be a little weird. If this is what serves all his eccentric characters, so be it. Pirates is no exception, as he turns a traditional action hero into a total goof. This guy wobbles and stumbles, goes bug-eyed but still manages to save the day. "

Johnny Depp interview - France, Hollywood and high school

2004-11-01T08:16:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp interview - France, Hollywood and high school: "How has your relationship with Hollywood changed? The five years that I've been living in France and in the States to some degree a little bit, because I'm not a resident of France, has done wonders for my relationship with Hollywood. And also having kids, I'm so removed from it that I don't know anything. I mean, I don't know who anybody is. I don't know who's famous. I don't know who's not famous. I don't know who's rich, who's poor, who's successful, who's a drag. I don't know anybody. I don't know what made money and what didn't make money. And it's great. So, I come in just completely ignorant of all of it and it feels really good. Because then, I don't have to think about anything but my work and I don't have to worry about what anybody else is doing or anything."

A Peek at Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka?

2004-10-27T11:08:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "UK's The Sun claims to have the first picture of Johnny Depp playing Willy Wonka in director Tim Burton's adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which comes to theaters on July 15. The tabloid says 'The 41-year-old hunk wears a top hat and large dark glasses for his role.'

While it hasn't been confirmed as being authentic, you can view the picture at the link above. The Warner Bros. film is currently shooting at Pinewood Studios in England."

Depp's battle with alcoholism

2004-10-25T10:37:00.000-07:00

IOL: Depp's battle with alcoholism: "Movie hunk Johnny Depp became an alcoholic to numb himself from the emptiness of his Hollywood lifestyle.

The Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas star has finally realised his dependence on alcohol was not recreational and is thrilled he is able to continue his movie career without the need of 'hard liquor'.

Depp explains: 'My drug of choice was alcohol more than anything - hard liquor, spirits. It's very difficult to see the ignorance of it when you are spinning around in it.

'But when you are doing that to yourself, it is to avoid feeling. There is a degree of me, me, me that you can't escape. And it might have had the facade of being recreational but even then I knew it wasn't. "

Johnny Depp used a fart machine during a shoot: Kate Winslet

2004-10-20T12:07:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp used a fart machine during a shoot: Kate Winslet! - News Details, Webindia123.com: "Kate Winslet has revealed that Johnny Depp, her co-star in forthcoming flick 'Finding Neverland', disrupted the shoot by secretly using a fart machine.
The 'Titanic' beauty also said that Depp was the eternal prankster during the filming and played practical jokes during intense scenes.
'There was one scene when we were having dinner together. It was a difficult scene and that's when Johnny did one of the most triumphant things I have ever seen an actor do - he had a fart machine under the table,' The Sun quoted Kate as saying.
The stunning actress went on to say that the crew members were unaware that the stunt was a joke, and they thought that someone has really farted.
Kate said that her four child-co-stars tried hard to ignore the fart, as they didn't know how to react.
'The first take was priceless. The boys didn't want to speak, to say, 'Somebody's farted.' But then it happened again and we were bursting with laughter,' she added."

Johnny Depp Says He's No Heartthrob

2004-10-18T10:50:00.000-07:00

New York City - Entertainment: "Johnny Depp reckons he's no great movie pinup -- he just has a 'weird job.'

Arriving for the premiere of his latest movie, 'Finding Neverland,' at London's Leicester Square, Depp played down his movie star image as fans lining the red carpet screamed his name.

'I wouldn't say I'm a heart throb,' he said, as his wife, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis, looked on. 'I just have a very weird job.'

Depp has been touted to win his first Oscar for his role as 'Peter Pan' creator J.M. Barrie, but 41-year-old actor dismissed such talk.

'I can't say that occupies my every thought or every moment,' he said. 'That's not my job to think about that, but if people want to say that, that is really sweet.' "

See Johnny Depp's 'Pirates' Waistcoat

2004-10-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

The Cumberland News: "JOHNNY Depp's waistcoat from Pirates of the Caribbean and a dress worn by Nicole Kidman in Portrait of a Lady are just two of the famous movie outfits to be seen at a Dumfries museum until the end of the month.

Shambellie House Museum of Costume, at New Abbey, near Dumfries, is holding a "behind the scenes" exhibition of eye-catching outfits from the wardrobe of Cosprop, one of the world's leading film, theatre and television costumiers.

Visitors will be able to see costumes from well-known films, including an embroidered robe worn by Ben Kingsley in Thunderbirds, Liv Tyler's costume from Onegin and Meryl Streep's dress from Out of Africa. Also on display will be outfits from television dramas, such as Rufus Sewell's red coat from Charles II, The Power and the Passion."

Johnny Depp calls in critics

2004-10-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

ThisisLondon: "Johnny Depp has personally phoned some critics after he attacked the Iraq war - and said no one should take any notice, because he is just an actor.
Last year the 41-year-old star incensed some Americans after he told a German magazine that the US was 'a dumb puppy that has big teeth - that can bite and hurt you, aggressive.'
But in the latest American edition of Vanity Fair he defended his right to criticise, and said his words were misinterpreted.
'If I want to say I don't agree with the president's choices or words or intentions, so what?' he said. 'Some actor blurts out this thing - who gives a s***? He's an actor,' he added. "

Depp Snaps Up "Shantaram"

2004-10-08T10:21:00.000-07:00

FilmStew.com - Depp Snaps Up Shantaram: "Johnny Depp, on the hottest streak of his eclectic twenty-year Hollywood career thanks to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, has signed on to star in Shantaram, a film based on Gregory David Roberts' underground novel of the same name.
In an arrangement that Daily Variety has already dubbed "one of the biggest film rights deals of the year", Depp's Infinitum Nihil production company acquired the novel for development at Warner Brothers. An estimated $2 million booty was handed over for the purchase, which the Oscar-nominated pirate hopes to turn into a starring vehicle for himself."

Johnny Depp's film raises Peter Pan writer's family's ire

2004-10-05T10:22:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp's film raises Peter Pan writer's family's ire! - News Details, Webindia123.com: "Johnny Depp's latest movie Finding Neverland might be a treat for his fans but not for Peter Pan writer, JM Barrie's family, who find it offending.
According to Ananova, the author's family is agitated over the authenticity of the film, since it claims to be a 'fictional retelling' of Barrie's life, although the biopic is based on real people.
The onscreen relationship between Barrie and his wife Sylvia, played by Kate Winslet has come under fire. The movie depicts her first meeting with Barrie shortly after the death of her husband, although in reality her spouse Arthur Llewelyn Davies was still alive."

Depp in Oscar buzz

2004-10-01T10:17:00.000-07:00

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Film | Autumn releases create Oscar buzz: "Previous Oscar winner Kevin Spacey could also be in the running for Beyond the Sea, a biography of '50s pop star Bobby Darin that he also directs.
Johnny Depp, nominated this year for Pirates of the Caribbean, is another possibility for his role as Peter Pan creator JM Barrie in Finding Neverland.
And Leonardo DiCaprio could be worth an outside bet as the young Howard Hughes in The Aviator. "

Pitt and Depp crowned kings of cool

2004-09-29T08:39:00.000-07:00

ic Liverpool - Pitt and Depp crowned kings of cool: "HOLLYWOOD heart-throbs Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp were yesterday crowned the kings of cool while celebrity couple Jordan and Peter Andre were deemed distinctly naff.
A survey of 'urbanites' - city dwellers aged 18 to 44 - sought to define who, and what, epitomised 'cool'.
Depp and Pitt were seen as having it in abundance, along with England football captain David Beckham.
Oddly, Beckham also languished in the list of least cool celebrities along with wife Victoria.
Pop singer Andre, together with glamour models Jordan and Jodie Marsh, complete the list of today's most uncool stars."

Johnny Depp Gives Up Share in Viper Room

2004-09-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

94Country WKKJ - The Best Country Around - Chillicothe, Ohio: "Actor Johnny Depp has handed over his share of a trendy Los Angeles nightclub to the daughter of his ex-partner who disappeared two years ago.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star signed over co-ownership rights of The Viper Room to Anthony Fox's daughter as part of a legal settlement, unidentified sources told the World Entertainment News Network.
Fox, a Los Angeles businessman, has not been heard from since 2002.
Depp reportedly lost interest in the Viper Room after his friend, actor River Phoenix, died outside the Sunset Strip club in 1993. "

Depped in chocolate

2004-09-24T10:05:00.000-07:00

MegaStar - Depped in chocolate: "Chisel-chops Johnny Depp unwittingly finds himself embroiled in the world's dreariest celebrity column, People, in the Times.
No wonder old handsome drawers squirrels himself away in the south of France, far from snivvelly showbiz snippets gleaned over the blower in Wapping.
Hold onto your sides for this little baby...
People (well, Person, actually in the guise of hack Andrew Pierce) tells us that on the set of Depp's new film version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a worker inadvertently dropped a camera lens 'into a vat of chocolate'."

Depp crashes new car

2004-09-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

Depp crashes new car : Onlypunjab.com Team- Entertainment News, Movie News, Music News, Humour News, Outrageous Acts - Onlypunjab.com: "Johnny Depp faces a 10,000 pound bill after reversing his brand-new Mercedes A-class car into the gates of his French villa.
Onlookers said the actor appeared shaken and was cursing after the incident at his home in Plan de La Tour on the Cote D'Azur, reports The Sun.
One said: 'We saw Johnny pull up outside his house going at quite a speed. He put the car in reverse but can't have been paying attention because he drove straight into the side of the gate."

Johnny Depp set to "rescue" JM Barrie

2004-09-16T08:20:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp set to "rescue" JM Barrie - [Sunday Herald]: "JM Barrie was Britain's top playwright, but ironically only Peter Pan has survived the test of time, with most of his other works virtually forgotten. And it is not just Barrie's literary reputation that has taken a battering. In recent years, detractors have suggested that behind his one enduring hit lay an unhealthy obsession with young boys.
But this most awkward of Scottish period celebrities is about to benefit from a major Hollywood makeover. Johnny Depp plays him in a new film, directed by Marc Forster, that has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is being tipped for Oscars.
Todd McCarthy, Variety's reviewer, described Finding Neverland as "impeccably made and genuinely moving ". He added: "Depp takes a cue from the soft lilt of his beautifully rendered Scottish accent to create a gently nuanced portrayal of an artist who transformed troubled reality into an imaginative work for the ages.""

Johnny Depp bans his kids from his raunchy movie

2004-09-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp bans his kids from his raunchy movie! - News Details, Webindia123.com: "'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Johnny Depp has banned his children from watching his latest film 'The Libertine' because there is too much of sex in it.
Johnny, who plays a sex-crazed poet in the movie, said in good humour that his two children, aged two and six, will have to wait at least 40 years before he allows them to see it.
'When I was approached to do 'Finding Neverland' it was certainly a plus being a film my kids could watch,' femalefirst quoted Johnny as saying at the Venice film festival.
'But I think they'll have to wait to see 'The Libertine', something like 40 years. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone under say - well my children are two and six - so let's say 26,' he added. "

Johnny Depp says he enjoys aging

2004-09-10T07:06:00.000-07:00

Entertainment - canada.com network: "Unlike legions of other Hollywood stars, hipster heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging.
The boyish-looking Depp -- who plays the author of Peter Pan in his latest picture Finding Neverland -- was asked if the children's character famed for never growing old made him wish for the same power. 'Nowadays, it's all a question of surgery, isn't it?' Depp, 41, joked to reporters at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
'No, of course the notion is beautiful -- the idea of staying a boy or a child forever. But I think you can. I've known plenty of people in their later years who were like little kids, had the energy of little children, the curiosity and fascination,' he said. "

Johnny Depp not slowing down as he heads over the hill

2004-09-08T12:24:00.000-07:00

HoustonChronicle.com - Johnny Depp not slowing down as he heads over the hill: "Unlike legions of other Hollywood stars, hipster heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging.
The boyish-looking Depp -- who plays the author of Peter Pan in his latest picture Finding Neverland -- was asked if the children's character famed for never growing old made him wish for the same power.
'Nowadays, it's all a question of surgery, isn't it?' Depp, 41, joked to reporters at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
'No, of course the notion is beautiful -- the idea of staying a boy or a child forever. But I think you can. I've known plenty of people in their later years who were like little kids, had the energy of little children, the curiosity and fascination,' he said. "

Blowing up Johnny Depp

2004-09-06T08:26:00.000-07:00

Blowing up Johnny Depp"Saturday was a day of mayhem. First a bomb scare kept Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet from arriving by vaporetto at the Hotel Des Bains while frogmen searched the canal behind. But the film was further jinxed when the festival’s eccentric programme planning (films are literally scheduled back to back, with no leeway for the time it takes to get in, sit down and leave) meant that their film, Finding Neverland, bowed at 2.15am, over two hours after it was billed to start. Think that was bad? Spare a thought for Al Pacino. With about a hundred extra tickets 'accidentally' sold or distributed by its 17 or so producers, the screening of Merchant Of Venice saw Pacino standing for the first 20 minutes, and rumour has it he was even asked to leave by the security staff."

Johnny Depp dons conservative clothes for 'Neverland'

2004-09-03T11:17:00.000-07:00

Johnny Depp dons conservative clothes for 'Neverland'! - India News Online :: 123Bharath.com - Updates News when it happen: "Fans will have to wait to see Johnny Depp in modern clothes on-screen because the handsome actor will once again be seen donning clothes of bygone era for his upcoming period film 'Neverland'.

According to Hello magazine, 'Neverland', which tells the tale of how Peter Pan creator JM Barrie was inspired to write the children's classic is set in 1904 London and Kate Winslet of 'Titanic' fame is Johnny's co-star in the film.

But 'Neverland' is not the end of Johnny's romance with period films. He will be seen as a 17th-century poet in 'The Libertine', Captain Jack in 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 2' and Willy Wonka in 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory'."

Johnny Depp's night of passion in Britain!

2004-04-07T13:06:00.000-07:00

Webindia123.com: "Johnny Depp's night of passion in Britain!
Washington | April 06, 2004 3:48:51 PM IST

Hollywood hunk Johnny Depp has flown girlfriend Vanessa Paradis to Britain for a night of passion. The 41-year-old star was missing his sweetheart so much while filming his latest movie 'The Libertine' in Britain, that he seized the chance to bring her over from their home in France for one evening. "

I hated my pretty-boy image

2004-03-31T20:26:00.000-08:00

I hated my pretty-boy image

'When I met Vanessa and fell in love with her I came out of the fog I'd been in for so long...' JAN JANSSEN meets up with Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp doesn't mind admitting that he's enjoying a very happy life these days. Not only has his marriage to Vanessa Paradis produced two children 5-year-old daughter Lily-Rose and 2 1/2-year-old son Jack but it's also given him the peace of mind and sense of place in the world that he was missing for most of his life.

Johnny Depp Calls For 300 Naked Men And Women

2004-03-29T13:18:00.000-08:00

ShortNews - the News-Community
Johnny Depp is working on a new film along side John Malkovich and Samantha Morton. The film requires 300 naked extras to play partially and full nude parts

Johnny Depp to play Willy Wonka

2004-03-23T19:58:00.000-08:00

Ananova - Johnny Depp to play Willy Wonka: "Johnny Depp to play Willy Wonka

Johnny Depp is to swap piracy for chocolate for his next movie role.
He's agreed to play Willy Wonka in a new adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for director Tim Burton.
It will be the fourth film Depp will have made with Burton, after Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow."

More Stars in Sin City

2004-03-20T13:02:00.000-08:00

FilmForce: More Stars in Sin City: "More Stars in Sin City
Plus, Robert Rodriguez resigns!

March 19, 2004 - According to Variety, four more stars may be joining Dimension Films' adaptation of the graphic novel series Sin City. The trade claims that Johnny Depp, Michael Douglas, Christopher Walken and Steve Buscemi are in talks to join a cast that reportedly includes Josh Hartnett, Marley Shelton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis, Elijah Wood, Mickey Rourke, Brittany Murphy, Kate Bosworth and Jaime King. Benicio Del Toro and Maria Bello may also sign on for roles."

Depp’s deft performance makes ‘Window’ a bit brighter

2004-03-18T10:40:00.000-08:00

“Secret Window” is a clever and entertaining thriller helped tremendously by another goofy performance from Johnny Depp.
Like his performance in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Depp gets a lot of mileage out of what could have essentially been a boring role. There is a certain charm and quirkiness in Depp’s performance that only enhances the film’s payoff.

Johnny Depp now finds himself a Hollywood heavyweight

2004-03-15T16:58:00.000-08:00

Gazette.com PM edition

Johnny Depp now finds himself a Hollywood heavyweight

By Barry Koltnow The Orange County Register

CENTURY CITY, Calif. - Johnny Depp is in a confessional mood.

He has just confessed that he didn't know what a movie star looked like until he watched “Gone With the Wind” for the first time.

“My 4-year-old daughter (Lily-Rose) watches the movie a lot, and I'm embarrassed to say that I had never seen it. So, when I stumbled into a room recently and found her watching it, I sat down and watched it with her.

Depp shocks locals in pub visit

2004-03-09T14:26:00.000-08:00

ShropshireStar.com - News - Article: "Depp shocks locals in pub visit

It's not often that a Hollywood heartthrob breezes into your local but Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp sent shockwaves through a Mid Wales pub when he popped in for a drink.
The 40-year-old sex symbol was in Mid Wales to shoot scenes for his latest film The Libertine, in which hundreds of people from nearby Brecon, Abergavenny and villages in between, have been drafted in as extras. "

Johnny Depp Mulls His Post-'Pirates' Fame

2004-03-04T14:16:00.000-08:00

Zap2it.com MOVIES | FEATURES | BEHIND THE SCENES | STORY: "Johnny Depp Mulls His Post-'Pirates' Fame
Mon, Mar 01, 2004, 12:03 PM PT
By Vanessa Sibbald

Twenty years after Johnny Depp made his acting debut in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' the actor finds himself somewhere he's never been before: on the top of Hollywood's A-List. Despite strong performances over the years in films like 'Ed Wood,' 'Donnie Brasco' and 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' it was Depp's Keith Richards-inspired take on pirate captain Jack Sparrow in last year's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,' which went on to gross $305 million domestically, that suddenly made the industry stand up and take notice. "

Johnny Depp's pirate role steals actors guild prize

2004-02-29T21:47:00.000-08:00

HoustonChronicle.com - Johnny Depp's pirate role steals actors guild prize: "Johnny Depp's pirate role steals actors guild prize
By DAVID GERMAIN
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Depp was a surprise lead actor winner Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, while Charlize Theron took the best actress honor for the serial-killer drama Monster.
Depp, who did not attend the awards, won for his role as a jittery buccaneer in the summer blockbuster, beating out Sean Penn, who had been considered the favorite for Mystic River. "