Walt Disney Studios reveal live action films at 2013 D23 Expo
The “Into the Woods” musical cast was officially announced: Meryl Streep as the witch, Johnny Depp as the big bad wolf, along with Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, and Emily Blunt.
Rob Marshall’s Into the Woods to be based at Shepperton
The Disney version of Sondheim’s Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), is to be based at Shepperton and begins shooting in the UK in September.
The feature will star Meryl Streep as the witch, with Johnny Depp as the big bad wolf (Depp starred in Tim Burton’s 2007 film adaptation of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd). Other cast members include Emily Blunt, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine.
The Disney version is set for a Christmas Day 2014 release
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‘Transcendence’ Plot Synopsis Reveals More About Mysterious Johnny Depp/Christopher Nolan Film
As with all Christopher Nolan projects, there is a veil of secrecy surrounding ‘Transcendence,’ the upcoming sci-fi film starring Johnny Depp. Produced by Nolan and directed by Wally Pfister (Director of Photography on the ‘Dark Knight’ films), ‘Transcendence’ was designed to be a complex sci-fi film, not unlike ‘Inception,’ but to date, we haven’t had much (if any) official confirmations on the film’s plot.
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“The Lone Ranger,” and Tonto, ride again!
Johnny Depp seems to live in the characters our childhood memories are made of. He not only brought a Disney theme ride to life (as Captain Jack Sparrow, in “Pirates of the Caribbean”); he also embodied the Mad Hatter of “Alice in Wonderland,” and Willie Wonka.
But his latest role may be the most familiar character he’s ever taken on. He plays Tonto in Disney’s “The Lone Ranger,” out this week.
“How tough a role was it to play compared to everything else you’ve done?” Cowan asked.
“Hopefully, whatever you’re approaching has some kind of, you know, tightrope element, you know?” Depp replied.
“You like it when it’s a bit dangerous?”
“I think if you don’t feel that, if you don’t feel some kind of — not fear necessarily, but, you know, the possibility of just falling flat on your face, I think you must challenge that,” Depp said.
Movie News Home Category ‘The Lone Ranger’ Exclusive Clip: Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer Horse Around (VIDEO)
Who would the Lone Ranger be without his horse, Silver?
In this exclusive, behind-the-scenes “docu-pod,” we get a closer look at the horses behind the men of Disney’s adaptation of the masked hero’s story. We also get a glimpse at what could be the makings of a very funny blooper reel of Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer trying to work with the majestic animals.
Watch it: here
THE LONE RANGER: New Armie Hammer Featurette, TV Spot & Photos
Hit the jump to check out a sizzling new television spot, featurette and stills from Disney’s The Lone Ranger. The featurette is focused on Armie Hammer and his sidekick role to Johnny Depp’s Tonto.
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Armie Hammer As The Lone Ranger – First Look
Armie Hammer’s on a fast track at the box office this summer. He’s already been in some huge movies (“The Social Network” and “Mirror, Mirror), but as Access’ Billy Bush found out, beginning July 3, you’ll see him in his biggest role yet.
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‘Kon-Tiki’ Directors Land ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’ Gig
Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg may have stepped off Legendary’s Spectral, but the duo is hardly adrift.
The acclaimed directors of last year’s adventure movie Kon-Tiki have nabbed the high-profile assignment of directing the fifth installment of Disney’s multibillion-dollar Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, starring Johnny Depp.
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Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Board the ‘Devil’s Train’ – Song Premiere
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals wanted to capture the right spirit for The Lone Ranger: Wanted, so the Vermont folk-rockers reached back in time to immerse themselves in The Lone Ranger’s origins as a radio show. When the band looked back on that history, they found an old country gem in “Devil’s Train” and set to work on an adaptation.
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Film transforms ABQ into downtown Berkeley
Downtown Albuquerque is transforming into downtown Berkeley for a few days as part of an upcoming Johnny Depp film, shooting in Albuquerque this week.
A bike store, yogurt shop, clothing store and other shops seemed to spring up overnight on Gold Street.
The awnings of local shops are made to look like Berkeley shops for a few days.
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