Glimpse of Johnny Depp in 'Alice in Wonderland' Causes Audible Gasps
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I'm sure Johnny Depp causes audible gasps where ever he appears, but these particular sounds of delight made it onto The New York Times' Carpetbagger blog. They occurred at an annual Disney board meeting, where attendees were treated to a video montage that featured the first glimpse of Depp as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's trippy Alice in Wonderland.The description given confirms that photo that was floating around last year which we had to take down, but still can be found all over the place: "Victorian top hat, crimped hair that sticks straight out, and swirl of brightly colored make-up on his eyes, cheeks and lips that resembled the blur of a pinwheel blowing in the breeze." So, it wasn't Photoshopped ... and that means we all saw something before the Disney board of executives did. Don't you feel special?
Despite that it's leaked out all over the place, Disney isn't interested in releasing an official photo in order to keep it an exclusive for their new quarterly Disney Twenty-Three magazine. Will anyone consider that first look, an interview with Burton and a look at some concept art worth $15.99? I think someone forgot to tell Disney about the Internet ... yet they did yank our copy of the photo, so someone in the Magic Kingdom knows we're out here.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-11-2009 @ 3:02PM
Eric H said...
Damn, I was so hoping it wasn't the ugly suit.
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3-11-2009 @ 5:17PM
carg0 said...
i just pray it's better than that god-awful 'Willy Wonka' remake.
what a forgettable disaster that was...
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3-12-2009 @ 5:04PM
popgoestheweazel said...
He seems quite comfortable. Looks different from Dillinger....I think I would rather see Public Enemies.
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3-12-2009 @ 8:36PM
marilina said...
I there anything that Johnny Depp can't do? His selection of characters over the years shows the depth of his talent. He is totally convincing in whatever part he plays-something that can't be said of many actors! I beg to differ with "carg0" as it was Depp's portrayal of Willy Wonka that made me realize what a talent he was. I believe that Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, and Leonado Dicaprio are in a class by themselves-and that would be the Top of The Class!
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3-13-2009 @ 1:10PM
T said...
I don't know. I don't think it's an issue of whether Depp can't act, because he can. He wouldn't be where he is today if he wasn't good at what he does. But, I think it sometimes boils down to the director. I could watch Beetlejuice all day (I know he wasn't in that one), but I would have to agree with carg0 in that I didn't care for the Chocolate Factory. I didn't like the take on the remake. That was the choice of the director. However, the pirates movies were not a favorite either. I have them on DVD, but I'm not watching them everyday. CGI was good. They are entertaining, but not fantastic in my opinion. My idea of a pirate is not....humorous and/or feminine. Nothing against Depp, again, that is on the director. Maybe Depp just seems to like these types of roles the best. They seem to be challenging.
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3-16-2009 @ 10:24AM
noki said...
FACT: Tim Burton is indeed a very good director
another FACT: Tim Burton and Johnny Depp team up on movies..the best!
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