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I am still in shock. Johnny got there about 2:55, his usual timing! As soon as he got out of his SUV he walked across the street to us before he even posed for the press. He walked along signing autographs and being very gracious. When he got to me I handed him my CATCF book and while he signed it I just told him that I loved everything he has done. I wasn’t sure he heard me over all the crowd, but then he paused, looked up into my eyes and said in his sultry voice “thank you very much.”
Faint Next he signed a picture for my niece and then stopped in front of Mindy, who had some wrist bands she had specifically made for him. (you can see the blue one in his hand in this picture) She offered them to him and he looked at them and said “Wow, cool” and took them, shook her hand and signed her poster. After that he maybe signed two more autographs down the row when security told him it was time to go and he headed back across the street. OH, the traffic was not blocked during this premiere. I asked security why that was and he said WB didn’t need the extra press with this movie and didn’t want to put out the $25,000 it would have cost to close the road. Bummer Ted. But when Johnny crossed the street towards us he didn’t even wait for security,

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What a great time!!! Meeting some of the zoners was just so much fun. We all hugged and it was as if we already knew one another!!
Johnny was so beautiful in person! Wow! And so kind too! Like everyone said, he came right over to us. I feel we were VERY lucky, because out of a whole city block of waiting fans, he came our way, and I think all of the zoners met him!!! How cool!!
He signed my copy of The Brave, and then I had a little letter to give him, so I handed that to him next, but he never looked up at that time, so he started to sign my letter!! I said “no, no.” He looked up at me, and I said “That’s for you! For later!” And then he smiled and chuckled and said “Oh, Okay!!”, and put it in his pocket!!!
I had my 15 year old daughter with me, and even though we had been there since 7 am, people were pushing and shoving, and she got pushed back about 2 feet! Johnny was passing us, and she wanted him to sign her ipod.
I asked her for it, she passed it to me, and I handed it to Johnny! He just sort of looked at it like….what’s this…a pink ipod…he looked kind of confused , and then I said “Can you sign it?”
He nodded, then turned it over, and signed it. He then looked me right in the face,

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I got there around 10am. And right away we waited and waited.

And finally when all the stars came, it was complete chaos. Everyone was yelling, and people were pushing. I got in a fight with this boy who just took my place (after waiting for 5 hours). I pushed him out of the way.

I saw Freddie Highmore and Tim Burton.

And when Johnny finally came, I first noticed his hat. He crossed the street and everyone (including myself) screamed out, “Johnny! Johnny!” and he signed some autographs but he didn’t come near us. But I was just happy to see him in person. But the girl who stood in front of me, started crying.

When he went back and started talking to the press, we still yelled out his name, and he would turn around and smile and wave. Yey.

I only took 2 pictures. 1 of the theater and one of Tim crossing the street. It’s super blurry though, so I don’t think they are worth posting.

I had a lot of fun, despite the rude people. I’m just happy to see Johnny in the flesh. He’s so, wow.

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I have to say that my hands are still shaking from the Johnny and Tim encounter. It’s absolutely surreal since I felt that I would never be able to meet them in real life ever in my life.

I arrived across the streets from the Graumann’s Chinese Theatre at around 8:45 and I was able to have a spot right at the front row thanks to the zoners who were saving spots for us there ever since 6:45 in the morning. We had a looong wait behind the rails, but the time seemed to whiz by since many Deppheads were there to hang out with. I wrote a private letter to Johnny, and I swear I had to have 15 rough drafts until I ended up with the final draft that I was going to send to Johnny. Karen left a small note in my PM this morning, and I copied that down and clipped that to my letter for Johnny to have.

It was so cool standing there since the soundtrack music was blaring in the speakers, and the theatre workers were starting to decorate the red carpet with couple dozens of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory posters. The lights were blaring and several impersonators came walking by and even a Willy Wonka impersonator who looked exactly like Johnny started hanging around the area. I had my “JDReads and JDZone congratulates Johnny and cast/crew” sign and several other zoners had “Zoners love Johnny” and “Semi-sweet and nuts”

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I was at the premeire yesterday. Okay lots of the zoners posted how the stupid street wasn’t blocked off and how Freddie did come over and then Tim so I won’t resay all that. having them come over made the shoving and pushing and being smashed into the barricade rail okay. The icing on the cake though was seeing JD’s hat come out of his black vehicle and him rushing over dodging cars and buses to get to his fans. What an amazing guy. I had already received a Tim Burton autograph and I was so happy about that. I brought my Charlie and the Chocolate Factory book that my Grandparents gave me in 1978. It isn’t the nicest looking thing but I adored that story so much as a kid. I had Tim sign the first page of the book, he seemed like he was glancing at it a bit and I’m hoping he thought that was cool since he obviously loves the book too. So back to our man, I yelled out PLEASE JOHNNY I HAVE MY OLD BOOK MY OLD CHARLIE BOOK! He gently took it from me and began writing his name. Being smashed against the rail, breathless with excitement over him standing in front of me holding my things I said I GOT THIS WHEN I WAS 8. He stopped writing, gave me a huge grin so big I could see all his gold teeth, looked directly into my eyes and said WOW. I was amazed at his sincerity during all the commotion.

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Hey everyone. 🙂 I’d like to say that this is definately one of the best Johnny Depp communities that I have come across so far. Wonderful forum. I’ve been reading the topics for a while now but I finally decided to register and join you guys after my experience today.

Well, obviously…I adore Johnny Depp. I’ve loved him since I was a little girl, when I saw his movies Private Resort, Crybaby and Edward Scissorhands. I finally saw him in person today in Hollywood at the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory premiere. My best friend Amy and I got to the theater around 5:30 am and there were only about 7-10 other fans who were there already. I guess it’s safe to say that we were the first group of people there. Since we were there so early we got to watch the crew members set up for the premiere which was going to take place at 3:00 pm.

So anyway, we got lined up against the barricade to stake our spots (first row…front and center which we THOUGHT would have been a great spot, but not really eh ) and more and more fans started showing up around 9 am and random people and tourists also filled the street a couple hours later. We were all lined up across the street. We waited…and waited…and waited for HOURS. Finally, the stars showed up (the kids from the movie as well as Tim Burton…gotta love him!) Tim came across the street to greet the fans but he only stayed in one spot….basically,

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He said “Hey, this is Johnny Depp. Thank you for calling Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope.” I said “Is this really Johnny Depp?” he said “Yeah, it’s really me” then he laughed a little. I said “Cool” and then he laughed again. He asked “Where are you from?” I said “San Jose, California” He said “Really? Cool.” I almost cried. “Then he asked I how I will be donating, then I told him. He explained the details. And then at the end he said “Alright, your donatation really helps the victims of the Tsunami. Thanks” I said “No problem, I can’t believe I got to talk to Johnny Depp!” He said “Oh, thank you very much” I said “I’m a huge fan” and he says “Thanks. Hey, don’t forget to check out Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in July!” I said “Oh, I won’t I have it marked on my calendar!” He said “Alright, well thanks for calling” Then we hung up. I almost fainted………..

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I got to talk to him last night and he managed to persuade me to donate $50. He sounded like an angel on the phone. It was so awsome. When he answered the Phone he said this is Johnny Depp how much would you like to donate? I was like what? I said is this really Johnny Depp and he said yeah I nearly died. I said wave to the camera so I know its you and he did. I told him i donate $5 bucks and he said you can do better than that. He ask me if I was going to see his next movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and i said yes and I told him ive seen the trailer about 10 times and he was funny and he said he tries to be. I told him im pregnant with my first baby and I was going to name him Johnny but my fiancee absolutly forbid it so I managed to get him stick with Joshua David and he said thats a cute name and he told me to rest and take it easy and to write him when I have the baby. He told me he would send a Autograph picture to me if i donated $50 and I did. His laugh is so cute. I told him congrats on winning the Peoples Choice Awards for best Actor and he said thank you and then I told him good luck tonight on winning the Golden Globes for FInding Neverland.

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DATE: 12/10/2004 10:22:25 AM
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Yo ho,

since today the teaser/trailer for Johnny’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is available. It is toooooo funny!

Watch it in our downloads section

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I must say, I don’t think I would’ve ever met Johnny Depp w/out the help of my neighbor Matt. So Matt, if you read this, ever, you are the best!!! OK, now on to the good stuff. Here’s my story……

I work at the San Diego Zoo on my spare time on weekends. I’m an educator, and I basically educate the public. Anyways, I had come home from a long day at work. I was tired and just about ready to crash on the couch, when my neighbor, Matt, knocked on the door. Matt is a film maker, and he works for Sony Pictures. Well, he told me he was going to film the Golden Globe Awards, and had asked me if I wanted to go. OF COURSE I SAID YES!!! And then came the best part…he told me Johnny Depp was gonna be there!!!AAAHHHH!!!!! I was so excited. I have been a Johnny fan since I can remember. I used to watch “21 Jump Street” in my crib! And he told me that he guarenteed himself that I was gonna meet him!!! YAY!!!! Well after all of the excitement, I checked my calendar and realized I had 2 weeks to get a dress and be prepared. I needed to get started! A while later I had a dress and I was ready to make like a Tom and Cruise. lolz! Or in this case, maybe I’ll make it like a pirate and sail. Back to the point!!

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