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Johnny Depp to Conduct a 'Black Mass' For Barry Levinson

Jacob Hall — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:58:50 +0000

Every actor wants to play a legendary gangster, but it looks like Johnny Depp will get the chance to play two. After taking on John Dillinger in Michael Mann’s ‘Public Enemies,’ the beloved movie star is now attached to play a very different kind of criminal: Boston’s infamous Whitey Bulger. The film is ‘Black Mass,’ the [...]

'Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ Release Date Announced!

Britt Hayes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:22:52 +0000

It was only recently announced that Disney’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5‘ hired a writer and is definitely moving forward, and now the powers that be have confirmed a release date for the latest installment. Disney has announced official release dates for several of its upcoming films, including ‘The Muppets 2,’ which will hit theaters [...]

Jack White Out as 'The Lone Ranger' Composer

Mike Sampson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:32:46 +0000

Earlier this year it was reported that former 'White Stripes' frontman Jack White would write the score for Disney's upcoming Johnny Depp action-adventure film 'The Lone Ranger' and this was quite exciting news. But now, after writing some music for the film, comes word from Disney that White has left the production and will be replaced as the film's composer.

'Transcendence' Eyeing Emily Blunt, Rooney Mara, and Rebecca Hall for Lead Opposite Johnny Depp

Britt Hayes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:41:32 +0000

Cinematographer Wally Pfister is gearing up for ‘Transcendence,’ his directorial debut that stars Johnny Depp in the lead — but which talented actress will take the female lead by his side? Deadline reports that casting is well underway for Wally Pfister’s ‘Transcendence,’ the cinematographer’s directorial debut about a scientist (Johnny Depp) whose brain is uploaded [...]

'The Lone Ranger' Trailer: Saddle Up, Kemosabe

Mike Sampson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:37:15 +0000

Hey Kemosabe, the ‘Lone Ranger‘ trailer is here and gives us our first look at Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as The Lone Ranger…and a lot of trains. So what do you think of Depp’s Native American accent? The HD ‘Lone Ranger’ trailer will debut later this morning but star Armie Hammer was [...]

Top Ten Movie Characters I Wish I Could Be

Nick Perkins — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:30:24 +0000

When I was young, I always wanted to be Batman. He was absolutely the coolest guy. I realized, very shortly, that it was basically impossible to be Batman. For some reason, however, I still always daydream about being certain movie characters. Whether it’s because they’re super cool, super tough, or get to save super hot girls; anytime I watch a movie I take at least a few minutes to pretend that I’m the main character. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 movie characters I would want to be.

Johnny Depp Reacts to the Death of 'Dark Shadows' Star Jonathan Frid

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:00:53 +0000

Johnny Depp‘s upcoming film ‘Dark Shadows‘ is based on the campy soap opera of the same name that ran from the late 1960s through the early 1970s. The actor is an avowed fan of the series, so the recent death of its star, Jonathan Frid, just weeks before the movie’s opening hit Depp especially hard.

Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman Perform Sign Language Version of Paul McCartney's 'My Valentine'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:50 +0000

Paul McCartney is one of the few singers in the world who could get both Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman to appear in one of his music videos. And appear the two A-listers did, using sign language to help convey the lyrics to McCartney’s song ‘My Valentine.’ It turns out, however, that Depp and Portman [...]

Moviegoing Public Collectively Agrees That Johnny Depp Is Awesome

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:31 +0000

While his non-pirate movies might not always be big hits, Johnny Depp is certainly a big hit with the public, as evidenced by the fact that he captured the title of “America’s favorite actor” for the second year in a row. According to Harris Interactive’s annual poll of favorite movie stars, Clint Eastwood and Denzel [...]

Alice Cooper to Appear in Johnny Depp's 'Dark Shadows' Movie

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:06:33 +0000

Mwuhahahaha! Alice Cooper is returning to the big screen! The shock rock legend will play himself in a small cameo role for Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows,’ the forthcoming big screen version of the cult classic TV show. The Los Angeles Times reports Cooper will serve in an entertainment capacity in the film. How so? Well, [...]

Johnny Depp Electrifies Crowd By Joining Alice Cooper On Stage [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:52:10 +0000

For alt-rock fans with long memories, Johnny Depp isn’t just a world-famous actor, he’s also the guy who played guitar and bass for Butthole Surfer frontman Gibby Haynes’ short-lived group P. But for pretty much everyone else, the sight of Depp rocking out with Alice Cooper on a London stage comes as a shock.

Depp joined Cooper for the latter’s show in London’s 100 Club over the weekend, an appearance teased by Cooper when he posted a backstage picture to his Facebook account with the caption “Johnny Depp!! Waiting to jump on stage with Alice for ’18′ and ‘Schools Out!’”

New Movie Releases: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:32:10 +0000

In what will likely be considered a wise decision, studios are steering clear of Capt. Jack Sparrow this weekend.

Yep, with the summer movie season officially underway, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' the fourth installment in the popular Disney franchise, is this weekend's only major new release, opening in 4,000 theaters nationwide on Friday.

Johnny Depp Sets Sail in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4′ Trailer [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:13 +0000

Capt. Jack Sparrow is back!

Today, Yahoo! released the official theatrical trailer for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' the fourth installment in Disney's mega-popular movie franchise.

The new trailer includes footage of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) on his quest to find the Fountain of Youth, as well as scenes with 'Pirates' newbies Penelope Cruz, who plays the seductive Angelica, a woman from Jack's past, and Ian McShane, as the villainous pirate Blackbeard.