Johnny Depp

This is a fun interview from “Access Hollywood,” where Johnny talks about Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.” Johnny talks about Keith Richards-his first meeting with Keith, and how great Johnny thinks he is-and how Keith took the news when Johnny told him that the character of Captain Jack Sparrow was partially “borrowed” from Keith!

He talks about the possibility of playing Captain Jack again, and how he’d love to do it. He also covers the subject of doing more movies aimed at kids, giving the opinion that “sometimes kids’ stories, themselves, are scarier than more adult themes.” (Definitely true! Have you ever read the original versions of Grimms’ Fairy Tales?)

He talks about the rumors that Keira Knightley was ready to walk away from films to pursue a normal life. He says that if she did decide to walk away, he would applaud her for doing what made her happy. Asked if he has ever thought about quitting acting, he says “probably every 11 minutes for the last 20 years!”

One of the really great things about this interview is when Johnny talks about playing Barbies with his daughter, Lily-Rose. According to Johnny, he’s “had some very good situations as different Barbies!”
He also says it’s “essentially one of the only things I’m good at!” Now, that’s a devoted and loving dad!

In the last bit, he discusses his upcoming movie, Sweeney Todd, directed by Tim Burton. A great interview but, of course, any interview with Johnny is great! Enjoy!

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As promised, here’s the second part of the Johnny Depp interview from David Letterman, which aired in July, 2006. In this part of the interview, Johnny talks briefly about life with his kids. Letterman also touches on the fact that Johnny’s still wearing Captain Jack’s gold teeth, and how he cool he is with them! Then, there’s discussion of the island that Johnny bought in the Bahamas, and how much he loves it there.

There’s also a very funny clip from “Deadman’s Chest!” So, watch and enjoy!

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To celebrate National Talk Like A Pirate Day (which was yesterday, and I missed posting on it!), website AfterElton.com has chosen a list of “swishbucklers”-gay pirates in film. Noting that pirate characterizations tend toward the flamboyant, the site does say that we don’t actually know if they’re gay, since their orientations are not much discussed. It’s a fun list! Click on the link above to see all pictures.

1. Errol Flynn as “Captain Blood”
2. Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow
3. Robert DeNiro as Captain Shakespeare(Stardust)
4. Kevin Kline in “Pirates of Penzance”
5. Any portrayal of Captain Hook

Although the site has Johnny at number two, they acknowledge that he has pretty much “set the gold standard.” Something tells me he’s probably happy about that!

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GQ has named the “50 Most Stylish Men Of The Last 50 Years” and, not surprisingly, Johnny is among them. Here’s GQ’s take on Johnny’s style:

After almost a quarter century in front of the camera, Johnny Depp has shown us everything but himself. Not an easy task when you’ve got those cheekbones, that tousled hair, and an unmitigated youthfulness, which Depp has worked hard to cloak by playing reclusive savants and rock ’n’ roll pirates. But we keep searching, trying to nail down his hobo chic—a style that derives from a life spent kicking around the dusty South and the French countryside. “I don’t think he’s remotely interested in fashion. He’s a complete instigator of fashion,” says Penny Rose, the costume designer who collaborated with the actor to create Pirates of the Caribbean’s randy Jack Sparrow. “His look is always eye-stopping, clever, and completely individual.” Or, like the last two drags on one of his hand-rolled cigarettes, raw and unapologetically gratifying.

What more is there to say about Johnny’s style, except what I’ve already said here before: He makes any piece of clothing he puts on look great!

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I’m starting a new feature today called “Friday Film.” On Fridays, from now on, I’ll be featuring video clips of Johnny-interviews, film clips, even some made of clips set to music. There’s so much good film of Johnny out there, and I thought it would be great to share some with you.

I’m starting off with Part I of an interview with David Letterman, which aired on “Late Night” July 27, 2006. In this first part, Johnny talks with Dave about how studio executives first felt about his portrayl of Captain Jack Sparrow. There’s also a very funny story about his defacing a billboard of himself from his “21 Jump Street” days. And, as usual, his clothes are unusual and uniquely Johnny! Hope you enjoy!

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Both Johnny Depp and his Pirates co-star Keira Knightley will be attending the Venice Film Festival, which began yesterday, along with other A-list celebs like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Jude Law. Keira’s film, Atonement, was chosen to open this year’s festival.

Great news! The episode of Inside The Actor’s Studio starring Johnny Depp is set to be released on November 20th! Originally, the episode was scheduled to be released in May of this year. Then, release was moved to September, and then it was taken off the schedule completely. Hopefully, all merry-go-round of scheduling is all resolved, and we’ll be watching Johnny on November 20th. There are some great moments with Johnny in this episode, so be sure to get it!

Also, according to the website TV Shows On DVD, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is scheduled for an early December release. I haven’t heard an exact date on it yet, but I’ll let you know as soon as I do.

Add the release of Sweeney Todd to all this, and it looks like it’ll be a great holiday season for Johnny Depp fans!

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Teens proved that they can, occasionally, pick out a good actor! At Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards, Johnny Depp was selected Choice Movie Actor in an Action Adventure Movie for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, over co-star Orlando Bloom. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End also won as Choice Action Adventure Movie.

Also winning Teen Choice Awards were Keira Knightley as Choice Actress in an Action Adventure Movie, and Bill Nighey (Davy Jones) as Choice Movie Villain. For a complete list of winners, go to Fox News.

Congrats to Johnny and his co-stars!

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Johnny and Orlando Bloom are both in the running for best male performance in the first ever British National Movie Awards, reports Metro.co.uk. Both are up for their roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.

Also up for best male performance are Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint for their respective roles as Harry Potter and Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix. And rounding out the nominees is Daniel Craig for his first turn as James Bond in Casino Royale.

The British National Movie Awards are chosen by public vote. Those nominees should make for some pretty difficult choices! I’d vote for Johnny in the end, but I have to say that I’m also a big Harry Potter, so it would be difficult for me!

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A portion of all that pirate treasure that Captain Jack Sparrow and his mates have hauled in over three Pirates of the Caribbean movies can now be yours!

Don’t forget to enter the 451 Press comment contest! It’s easy to do. Just comment on any site at 451 Press sometime in the month of August! That’s all there is to it! You will be automatically entered into our prize drawing to win $300, $200, or $100! Now, that’s easier than pillaging and plundering, isn’t it?

And just think of what you could do with the money! Over on Ebay, there’s tons of Johnny stuff at auction-from autographed pictures and scripts to DVD’s! You can add to your collection, or put it in a fund to spend on tickets to Johnny’s upcoming movies. And with everything he has in the works right now-Sweeney Todd, The Rum Diaries, Shantaram-and the list goes on-you’ll be spending lots on tickets!

So, don’t forget to enter our contest in the next couple of weeks! Get yourself some treasure!

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Johnny’s Pirates of the Caribbean co-star, Keira Knightley, is the new face of Chanel. And is her ad ever sexy and gorgeous! Keira’s posed only in a strategically placed bowler hat and white shirt!

A Chanel spokesman was quoted on Sky Showbiz as saying:

“We think Keira is perfect because she is always incredibly alluring and seductive.

“She would not have looked out of place in the ’40s or ’50s, and that’s why she was chosen - to show a timeless chic that will never fade.”

Former faces of Chanel include Kate Moss, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve, and none other than Johnny’s prettier half-Vanessa Paradis! Keira can hold her own with any of them!

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Motor Boat & Yachting reports that, if you happen to be in Maryport, Cumbria on August 14, you’ll be able to see the Black Pearl! The HMS Bounty, used as the Black Pearl in making thePirates of the Caribbean films, will dock in Maryport on that day, ending a 3,800-mile transatlantic voyage. The last time the HMS Bounty visited the UK was in 1963, as part of a world tour to promote the movie Mutiny On the Bounty.

Johnny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean stuntman has sued Walt Disney Co. and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, according to the LA Times. Stuntman Tony Angelotti is suing over an accident that occurred while he was rehearsing a stunt for Pirates of the Caribbean: Deadman’s Chest in July, 2005. The stunt was a “human yo-yo” stunt, in which Captain Jack Sparrow was supposed to fall and roll.

Angelotti was attached by a harness to a crane with a cord wrapped around his waist, the suit states. He was then released from a height of 30 to 40 feet and was to perform five “roll-out turns.”

But by the time he reached the end of the cord, the suit alleges, the tension of the cord was such that it caused the stuntman to immediately “jackknife.” He fractured his pelvis, suffered injuries to his bladder, femoral artery, knees and legs, and suffered internal bleeding. Angelotti’s suit alleges that unsafe equipment was used in the stunt.

However the lawsuit turns out, we wish Tony Angelotti the best, and hope that he remains in good health.

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Johnny’s Pirates of the Caribbean dad (and one of the inspirations for the character of Captain Jack Sparrow), Keith Richards, is writing his autobiography! UTV reports that Keith has signed a deal with New York publishing house Little, Brown, & Co. worth over $7 million! The book is to be published in 2010.

Michael Pietsch of Little, Brown, & Co. had the following to say about the book:

“Keith Richards has stood cool at the centre of the hurricane for nearly fifty years.”

“His story, in his own words - the band, the songs, the tours, the life - will be the most eagerly awaited book ever to come out of the hallowed halls of rock and roll.”

It should make very interesting reading. It’ll definitely be on my list of must-reads!

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Yesterday, I talked about the possibility of “Sweeney Todd” previews at Comic-Con in San Diego. That won’t be the only sighting of Johnny Depp at Comic-Con. SignOnSanDiego.com reports the following about Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” display:

Disney’s display for “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” the summer movie blockbuster, includes a hand-carved Jack Sparrow (played in the film by Johnny Depp) and a replica of the Black Pearl ship. Inside the booth is an interactive museum, pieces of art from the collection of producer Jerry Bruckheimer, costumes and sound effects from the film. The ship, which weighs 6,000 pounds, took seven months to build in Paso Robles and was shipped in pieces to Comic-Con – just for you, said Maximillian Castillo, whose Encino-based company did the installation.

Click on the link above for info about other displays at Comic-Con. It’ll be wonderful fun!

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