Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review
RollingStone.com’s review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory states ” Johnny Depp’s deliciously demented take on Willy Wonka, the candy man of Roald Dahl’s book, demands to be seen…
Richards agrees to star in movie with Depp
London, July 14 (IANS)- Bill Nighy of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3 confirmed recently that Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has agreed to appear in the sequel to Pirates…
Johnny Depp treasures family more than fame!
Posted on 14 July, 2005 – New Kerala – Even if Hollywood stops calling, Johnny says he still has the love and support of his family to get him through…
Burton, Depp hit sweet spot
July 14, 2005 – By Bob Strauss Film Critic – Press Telegram – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is just plain sick. Twisted and mean-spirited, Too. I had a great time…
Tastes like ‘Chocolate’
by Glenn Whipp Film Writer – U-Press Telegram – With an off-kilter Tim Burton edge, Johnny Depp channels the original Willy Wonka…
A real sugar high
There was a definite film fraternity on the chocolate carpet Sunday in Hollywood at the premiere of Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” By Elizabeth Snead and Joel Stratte-McClure Article Published: Thursday, July 14, 2005.
:: Young actor Freddie Highmore (Charlie) speaks on fellow actor Johnny Depp (Willy Wonka) ::
…So has Johnny given any acting or life advice? “Not in so many words, but one learns by watching,” said the freckle-faced British lad. “What impresses me the most is that Johnny is just so completely normal,” says Freddie. “Even though he’s a famous actor, he’s just a regular person.”
Johnny Depp is Cool
What makes Johnny Depp the coolest guy in the world? Maybe it’s his looks, maybe it’s his talent, maybe it’s his integrity, or maybe it’s all about the kids. – By Trevor Thompson – Jul 13, 2005 – The Simon – I’m getting a little bit tired of hearing how great Johnny Depp is. Every single interview I read is disgustingly fawning, dripping with praise for his talent as an actor and his qualities as a human being…
Interview: Johnny Depp
July 13, 2005 – IGN Entertainment Interview – A conversation with the new Willy Wonka. “Johnny is a great character actor,” says director Tim Burton. “A character actor in the form of a leading man. That’s what struck me about him from the very beginning and it’s what makes him such an intriguing actor – the fact that he’s not necessarily interested in his image but more in becoming the character and trying different things. He’s willing to take risks. Each time I work with him he’s something different.”
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton too weird even for Wonka
The Weekly Dig – There’s a chemical in chocolate that prompts the brain to blow its euphoric wad and douse every neuron in the same cocktail that accompanies falling in love. That’s a heady sensation for a mere movie to duplicate, but Tim Burton’s interpretation of Roald Dahl’s salty-sweet children’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes pretty close…
DEPP WILL PLAY A WOMAN FOR BURTON
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Contactmusic reports that Johnny Depp has agreed to play Gypsy Rose Lee, the legendary burlesgue stripper in Burton’s next movie…