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25 July 2008 10:28 PM, PDT | From fantasymoguls.com | See recent Fantasy Moguls news

By Monday morning, The Dark Knight (Warner Bros) will likely be the #1 movie of 2008. Even the rosiest of forecasts could not have anticipated that the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman Begins sequel would surpass Marvel’s Iron Man (Paramount) and Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull (Paramount) in only 10 days, but it appears that the dark superhero/crime thriller hybrid will do just that. After grabbing a remarkable $238.61M in its first 7 days, easily besting the previous mark set by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (Disney) by $42.6M, The Dark Knight seized an estimated $25M on its 2nd Friday. That makes for a new 8-day cume of $263.61M, $50M more than Pirates 2 generated in 8 days. That is almost 20% better than Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow sequel at the same point in its release. None of the usual rules seem to apply to...

Steve Mason

24 July 2008 11:45 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Johnny Depp is boosting his green credentials by making his private island completely eco-friendly.

The environmentally-conscious actor has reportedly invested in a $500,000 (GBP250,000) grid-independent solar hydrogen system to power the 40-acre isle in the Bahamas, which he purchased in 2005 for $3 million (GBP1.5 million).

The state-of-the-art technology will harness the sun's rays to provide unlimited energy to the Depp household.

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24 July 2008 3:12 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Suranne Jones has revealed that she wants to fall asleep on This Morning host Fern Britton's breasts. When asked by The Mirror who she would most like to be trapped in a lift with, the ex-Coronation Street star stated her preference for Britton over actor Johnny Depp. Jones said: "Fern Britton is a really lovely person and gives good cuddles. We could have (more)

By Simon Reynolds

23 July 2008 9:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Will Smith has been crowned the highest earning actor in Hollywood, with a fortune of $80 million (GBP40 million).

The Hancock star came first in the Forbes ranking to find the best paid actor of last year.

Cameron Diaz was Hollywood's highest earning actress with a fortune of $50 million (GBP25 million), with Keira Knightley and Jennifer Aniston in second and third place with $32 million (GBP16 million) and $27 million (GBP13.5 million) respectively.

Coming in behind Smith was Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp who got paid a whopping $72 million (GBP36 million).

The top five paid actors from June 07 to June 08 were rounded out by Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers who took home $55 million (GBP27.5 million) each and Leonardo DiCaprio who pulled in $45 million (GBP22.5 million).

The full list of Hollywood stars' pay cheques are as follows:

1. Will Smith - $80 million (GBP40 million) 2. Johnny Depp - $72 million (GBP36 million) 3= Eddie Murphy - $55 million (GBP27.5 million) 3= Mike Myers - $55 million (GBP27.5 million) 5. Leonardo DiCaprio - $45 million (GBP22.5 million) 6. Bruce Willis - $41 million (GBP20.5 million) 7. Ben Stiller - $40 million (GBP20 million) 8. Nicolas Cage - $31 million (GBP15.5 million) 9. Will Ferrell - $31 million (GBP15.5 million) 10. Adam Sandler - $30 million (GBP15 million).

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23 July 2008 6:26 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Will Smith's $80 million (£40 million) salary from the past year has made him Hollywood's top earner. In Forbes's Highest Paid Actors list, the star came in first place with Pirates Of The Caribbean's Johnny Depp landing in second with $72 million. This year, Smith also broke a box office record after Hancock became his eighth consecutive film to cross the $100 million mark in the Us. Comics Eddie (more)

By Simon Reynolds

23 July 2008 5:30 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It's been a very good year for Will Smith. Not only is his Hancock a runaway box-office hit, but he also banked an impressive $80 million – making him Hollywood's top money earner last year, according to a new ranking from Forbes. Cameron Diaz is no victim of the current economic pinch, either. Making $50 million last year, the Shrek and What Happens in Vegas star was Tinsel Town's top-earning female, reports the business publication. Among others in the financial stratosphere: No. 2-ranked Johnny Depp, with a $72 million paycheck, and, tied for third place, Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers, with $55 million each

Stephen M. Silverman

19 July 2008 4:12 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

You've probably heard the title, Public Enemies, or seen the photos of Johnny Depp on set, but I'm guessing that most of you don't know what the story is about or anything about the production. Public Enemies is filmmaker Michael Mann's latest ambitious project, a 1930's era gangster movie based on true events and individuals in history. The film stars Johnny Depp as bank robber John Dillinger and Christian Bale as FBI agent Melvin Purvis and just finished shooting a few weeks back. I came across an interesting article in the Los Angeles Times where journalist Patrick Goldstein caught up with one of the producer's on the project, Kevin Misher. It's an interesting read for those who aren't familiar with Public Enemies yet but are interested in hearing more or want to know more about how Michael Mann works on set. Let's start with a bit of a background

Alex Billington

16 July 2008 10:23 AM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Perspective is everything, I guess. If you're a cast or crew member of The Dark Knight - or if you have seen and loved or will see and love the film - you probably believe Heath Ledger deserves at least an Oscar nomination. Yes, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, and Michael Caine have all said they believe their late co-star is worthy, and a lot of early reviews indicate the same thing.

But if you're Terry Gilliam, the director of The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, the film Ledger was working on when he died of an accidental overdose earlier this year, you have a slightly different viewpoint.

"That's what Warner Brothers are saying, but they'll do anything to publicise their film...That's just what they do and you can't get upset because it's bullshit. They're like a great white shark which devours whatever it can."

Gilliam told London's Telegraph

Colin Boyd

15 July 2008 5:00 PM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Aaron Hillis

Doc filmmaker Alex Gibney ("Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room") made indie film headlines this past week after instigating a seven-figure lawsuit against ThinkFilm, who he claims botched the theatrical release of his recent Oscar-winning feature "Taxi to the Dark Side." If it weren't such a severe case of feeling wronged, one might be inclined to think it was an outlandish opportunity to promote his new film about an equally outlandish personality, "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson." Appropriately narrated by Johnny Depp, Gibney's portrait of the late, great Thompson . the pioneering first-person journalist and drug-loving iconoclast who committed suicide in 2005 . covers mostly the peak period of his career, from his dangerous embedding with outlaw bikers (1965's "Hell's Angels") through his Rolling Stone coverage of the 1972 presidential campaign ("Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72"). Gibney spoke with me about Thompson's intricacies,

Aaron Hillis

10 July 2008 10:36 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

One of the most impressionable things about the horror genre (or even film in general) is this little thing known as the “theatrical trailer”. I love going to the movies early, getting comfortable in my seat, munching on my popcorn and candy while eagerly awaiting that beautiful giant green screen which moments before the feature presentation will start flashing me all of the latest and greatest movies to start getting excited for! Like most of you devoted readers out there, I grew up in a great period for horror. A period that saw just about every single horror movie converted into a franchise, and with our beloved bogeymen returning year after year in yet another sequel. (Hey, I loved it!) The purpose of the “theatrical trailer” (or “teaser” in some of these cases) was to give you a taste of what was to come, and make you terribly excited for

8 July 2008 2:53 PM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Let me begin by telling you I am not someone that searches out documentaries. I don't avoid them, that would be too strong a description, I simply don't make time for them considering everything else there is to watch and report on. Taking into account that means making time for such films as The Love Guru and Made of Honor is a sad statement, but I have to eat... right? In terms of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, I had a couple of options. Last night I could have hustled over to an out of the way theater that has quite possibly the worst parking in all of Seattle or I could send in a request to have the film shuttled over to the house the next day and watch it in the comfort of my own home. Guess which I option I chose. My

Brad Brevet

30 June 2008 8:11 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Helena Bonham Carter is in negotiations to appear in McG’s upcoming action flick “Terminator Salvation,” the fourth installment in the popular series launched by James Cameron in 1984.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Carter’s role would be small but crucial to the story. The film stars Christian Bale in the role of lead character John Connor, who struggles to prevent the ruthless machines from eradicating humanity.

Anton Yelchin, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood and Bryce Dallas Howard co-star. “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins” already started principal photography, with a release date set for May 22, 2009. A potential SAG strike could however cause delays in the production.

Bonham Carter was last seen alongside Johnny Depp in “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” She will next reprise her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”

Although she’s supposed to make a brief appearance only, her addition

Franck Tabouring

30 June 2008 7:46 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Neil Pedley

This 4th of July week finds Will Smith's belligerent man of steel sending the rest of the summer tentpole movies running scared, leaving only the indies to offer any alternative.

"Brutal Massacre"

Does the horror genre need its own "This Is Spinal Tap"? Ready or not, here comes "Brutal Massacre," a mockumentary comedy about a once-successful horror director (played by "An American Werewolf in London"'s David Naughton) attempting to make his big comeback film against increasingly insurmountable odds. Be on the lookout for appearances by Gunnar Hansen ("The Texas Chain Saw Massacre"'s Leatherface), Ellen Sandweiss ("The Evil Dead") and other horror movie stalwarts.

Opens in limited release.

"Diminished Capacity"

Terry Kinney made a name for himself as Tim McManus, the idealistic but world-weary warden of Emerald City in the hard-hitting prison drama "Oz." "Diminished Capacity," his debut as a director, also finds Matthew Broderick

Neil Pedley

23 June 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pirates Of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp missed his home comforts while working on a new movie in the U.S. - so he arranged for a shipment of wine to be sent over from his house in France.

The actor lives full time in the south of France with his French partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children - and the couple owns a vineyard where they produce their own wine.

And Depp couldn't stand being without his beloved bottles of wine while working on new crime film Public Enemies in Illinois - so he arranged for a shipment to be sent over to the movie set for him and his fellow cast and crewmembers to enjoy.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "Johnny's a fine wine buff and has his own vineyard. He's had 10 crates of his own wine shipped over to keep him going.

"He is very serious about his hobby and does everything himself - from selecting the grapes to working the machinery. Johnny's a connoisseur.

"It's fair to say that he's made filming a far more enjoyable experience."

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22 June 2008 6:14 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Johnny Depp's new mobster movie became the scene of a real crime following the arrest of a juvenile who is accused of shooting a gun near the set.

The 45-year-old star was filming the crime flick Public Enemies in Chicago, Illinois when he narrowly evaded the incident, which occurred just 30 minutes before the actor was scheduled to arrive.

According to police, the shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 am on Friday near the set on the city's South Side.

No one was injured in the incident.

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22 June 2008 4:04 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Johnny Depp's publicist has been forced to speak out to quash new reports alleging the actor and his longtime partner Vanessa Paradis have married.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star was rumoured to be planning to wed Paradis at Sandra Bullock's Georgia home earlier this month, but Depp's representative shot down those claims, insisting they were false.

New rumours arose this week (ends20Jun08), alleging Depp and Paradis were to exchange nuptials in Kentucky.

But Depp's spokesperson has again had to move fast to nix those reports, telling Usmagazine.com the claims are "not true".

The representative adds: "There is no wedding."

The couple has been together for 10 years and have two children - Lily-Rose, nine, and Jack, six.

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20 June 2008 5:08 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Bosses on beloved British TV series Midsomer Murders are desperate to sign up superstars Keira Knightley and Sharon Stone in a bid to add some Hollywood spice to the long-running show.

The show's producers are keen to entice Hollywood actresses and other big names in showbusiness to ignite new interest in the quaint ITV1 drama.

The programme, which stars U.K. veteran actor John Nettles, already has one superstar fan - Johnny Depp is reportedly hooked on the series after catching it on TV while filming in the U.K.

And the show's boss, Brian True-May, is eager to sign up some high profile actors - insisting he would love to "murder" Basic Instinct star Stone in an over-the-top scene.

He says, "I would just love to murder her. Sharon would be wonderful. She is beautiful and it would be edgy, over-the-top casting."

And the producer has his eyes cast in the direction of British beauty Knightley, saying, "Keira would be perfect. She is so delicate and lovely, she would make the perfect killer, it would be so unexpected and so against character and, let's face it, we wouldn't want to throw away such beauty as a murder victim."

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18 June 2008 6:38 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

John Waters' Broadway musical Cry-Baby is closing in New York, just a week after flopping at the Tony Awards.

The show, based on the 1990 Johnny Depp-starring movie, was performed just 68 times in the Big Apple since opening in April.

It was nominated for four awards at the Tonys on Sunday, but left empty-handed.

The final performance will take place at the Marquis Theatre on Sunday.

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18 June 2008 8:20 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Johnny Depp is a cat in the hat one 12-year-old will never forget. Playing 1930's bank robber John Dillinger – American's Most Wanted at the time – for his upcoming movie Public Enemies, Depp was shooting on location in Wisconsin in April when he was observed on the set by local boy Jack Taylor, who especially admired Depp/Dillinger's hat. In fact, the boy wanted the fedora, and asked the actor if he could have it. Depp, 45, said Taylor could, once the movie was finished. Last week, reports the Oshkosh, Wis., newspaper the Northwestern, Depp made good on his promise. Taylor received the hat.

Stephen M. Silverman

16 June 2008 3:07 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Johnny Depp is heading to jail!

The actor is expected to film scenes for his John Dillinger biopic Public Enemies at the closed Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet and Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois.

Public Enemies is scheduled for release in summer 2009.

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