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I did not read the book, but from those that did, they said the movie followed it really well. Everyone agreed the movie was a very good factual account of Dillinger’s story. And as we’ve heard JD was quite the charmer. And in the movie he was as well. He was a tough mean-arse to the cops, but to all others he was compassionate and friendly. Even to his hostages! When he see one girl hostage he has is cold, he takes off his coat and gently puts it around her. And gives one his hat after he lets her go so she’d have something to remember him by and a story to tell. It was cute. And he was nice to the customers that were in the banks when he was robbing them!

Speaking of the bank robbing, it was amazing how well choreographed Dillinger and his gang did it all. Same thing for the jail breaks. So well planned and so many people each doing their part to get him and his gang out. They had friends everywhere. He really knew what he was doing! And all the car chases and shootouts were awesome too. And good lord the effects were great, sometimes it felt like you were getting shot. They guns were pointed right towards you and the sound effects were loud and your seats shook, and we all jumped!

There was a lot of humor in the movie as well!

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I just returned from a screening of PE in LA—WHOA! I attended with my DH and some other JDR members, along with about 400 other people. It was a packed house and even though the flier didn’t mention the name of the film, I think that most attending knew it was PE-lol.

It’s late and I’ll post more tomorrow as I’m sure the other JDR people will as well. Just some first impressions—ALL the acting was excellent. Johnny portrayed Dillinger “just right” according to my DH who isn’t as biased as I am Loved the paring of him with Cotilliard–she was excellent too and a nice complement to Johnny’s Dillinger.

***WARNING: SOME SPOILERS–***

Little Bohemia shootout was great—

Johnny does dance(somewhat-lol) and believe it or not, he also sings!!
The scenery and period authenticity really comes through in the film—I felt transported back to the 30’s. Great job by all the extras in the film, too.

CBale was in the film more than I expected, but he was good.

Michael Mann was there and just milling around in the lobby afterwards so my DH told him how much we enjoyed the film.

The film runs about 2 1/2 hours approx.

I thought the ending was very well done–we didn’t see closing credits.

Music was very good throughout—30’s type mainly.

Watch for Johnny do some great action stuff—now I’m sure he had a stunt double in parts,

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Aaron Eckhart, who played Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the successful “The Dark Knight” and the Academy Award nominee for his work in “The Visitor”,Richard Jenkins, have signed on to The Rum Diary, the adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel that stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Aaron Eckhart will portray Sanderson,who is part of a love triangle that sees him vying with Kemp for Heard?s affection. Jenkins is playing Lotterman, the man who oversees the rundown newspaper where Kemp works.

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Of course mara had to remember me that today is the 5th birthday of this site. Yes, 5 years, since February 8th, 2004, I am running this site, adding content, trying to keep it updated.
In these 5 years many staffers were coming and going, without whom this site would not be what it is today. A huge thanks to them all for being there for Johnny-Depp.org every day in 5 years!!
And also a thank you for the incredible amout of visitors coming to this site as well as all the many donators getting pics, magazine scans and all those wonderful fanart to us to share it with the world – without you it would be only half the fun.

On to the next 5 years!!!

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‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor Johnny Depp will turn narrator for a new documentary on the iconic rock and roll band ‘The Doors’.Johnny Depp will be narrating ‘When You’re Strange’ a documentary about the 60’s band which had rock legend Jim Morrison as it’s lead singer.
The film which got good reviews at the Sundance film festival will now get another boost with Depp’s participation.
An announcement about the decision to add Depp’s voice to the project is expected to be made at the Berlin Film Festival, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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Recently I wrote about the contests in the German and International forums to get some calendar sheets for 2009 for you visitors of Johnny-Depp.org –

the time to send the entries in is over, and we got some very beautiful calendars for you to chose from.

here you can see all of them

here is a preview of some of my favourites (can’t display them all here):

If you are a member of the forums, you can vote for your favourites here (de) and here (int.)

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Amber Heard is in negotiations to play the coveted female lead opposite Johnny Depp in “Rum Diary,” the adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel, which Bruce Robinson is writing and directing.

Heard is a relative newcomer who so far has been cast in supporting roles in more modest movies. Her notable roles include the title character in “All the Boys Love Mandy Lane” and a stint as Seth Rogen’s high school-aged girlfriend in “Pineapple Express.”

“Diary” will place Heard at the front and center of a love triangle in the tale of a washed-up, hard-drinking journalist named Paul Kemp (Depp) in 1950s Puerto Rico. Heard will play Chenault, the free-spirited girlfriend of a fellow journalist who cheats on him with Kemp, trying to convince him to run away with her.

The role drew strong interest from many a leading lady (Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley were among those reported to have been vying for it), though some had reservations regarding the nudity the role calls for. But that didn’t inhibit Heard — in the upcoming ensemble Bret Easton Ellis adaptation “The Informers,” she spends all but one scene in the flesh. “Diary,” however, also will offer the opportunity to showcase some dramatic chops.

The role of Sanderson, the third point in the triangle, has not been cast.

The project, which Depp, Christi Dembrowski and Graham King are producing, begins March 30 in Puerto Rico. “Rum” is a production of King’s GK Films and Depp’s Infinitum Nihil.

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Thanks to Paula, winner of both auctions, for the Newspaper and the plate, we have some huge pics from both items.

Find the Plate Photos in the Johnny art section, the pics for the autographs in a brand new (but still empty) autographs section.

Here a preview:

Thanks Paula, for – while you have the items all for yourself – sharing them with us all!!

If you have your own personal Johnny autograph and are willing to share, please send it in!!

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This week, Johnny is starting to work on the new project, the movie “Rango”. In the movie he’s giving his voice for the pet Rango.
The work on the film takes place in L.A. (together with Gore Verbinky as the director), so watch out for Johnny if you happen to be there 😉

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Jerry Bruckheimer spoke with MTV News at the junket for his new film, ?Confessions of a Shopaholic?. Talking about future projects, he let slip that, while the script is done and Johnny Depp has signed on as Tonto there?s still a little matter of finding the lead.

That?s where you come in! Jerry Bruckheimer wants input from the fans and we?re ready to hear whatever opinion you?ve got. Watch the video below and then post your dream-casting. You could help decide who gets to wear the mask!

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