July 02, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Dinosaurs and Gangsters Spark Fireworks
Hollywood is hoping to score two $40M+ grossers over the Independence Day holiday frame for the first time ever. With Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen still raking in large numbers, two new releases opened on Wednesday to get a head start on... More...

July 02, 2009
Total Recall: Johnny Depp's Best Movies
He once seemed destined for nothing better or worse than simple teen idolhood, but since escaping from 21 Jump Street in 1990, Johnny Depp has proven himself to be a brave (and mostly pretty astute) chooser of scripts, building an impressive... More...

February 10, 2009
Carey Mulligan - Fresh Talent on RT
Coming out of Sundance this year, one name rang out as a talent to watch. Carey Mulligan made her big-screen debut in Joe Wright's 2005 Pride & Prejudice adaption, but as she premiered An Education and The Greatest in Park City, Utah, tongues... More...

December 19, 2008
RT Interview: Director Alex Gibney on Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Documentarian Alex Gibney was tasked with the challenge of bringing structure to the extreme life of controversial journalist Hunter S. Thompson. RT talks to him to find out more. More...

December 05, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Planet of the Apes gets another reboot
There wasn't much going on in Hollywood last week because of Thanksgiving, but this week, the studios came back with a vengeance, and what they set their sights upon are several remakes and a couple of sequels to successful blockbusters, as well... More...

September 26, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Johnny Depp to play Tonto in The Lone Ranger
The villain in this summer's The Incredible Hulk was the Abomination, and that sums up a lot of what is going on in this week's Ketchup. There's one great bit of casting news to start us off, but from there, and a couple of possibly interesting... More...

September 12, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Will Smith's Pet Project and Evil Dead... With Music!
We have got some hefty news, so tip that bottle at 45 degrees and get ready for a delicious helping of Ketchup that includes Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Marvel news, Evil Dead, James Franco, and more. More...

August 01, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Plans For Venom, Marvin The Martian, X-Files, And More
In this week's Weekly Ketchup, we've got the latest spin-offs, remakes and trilogies, and Disney's lofty plan for a video game adaptation. More...

June 02, 2008
2008 MTV Movie Awards Winners
Forget to tune into the 17th annual MTV Movie Awards last night? No problem -- here's a list of the evening's winners, including the coveted Best Summer Movie So Far award! More...

April 23, 2008
Top Ten Vegas Films
Prepare for the upcoming release of the Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher romantic comedy, What Happens in Vegas, with the RT Top Ten Vegas Films. More...

March 31, 2008
RT on DVD: Oscar-Winning Sweeney Todd Slashes Away The Competition
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd as Tim Burton's deliciously gory operetta-turned-film spectacle comes to DVD, the critical superior to the CGI/live-action Alvin and the Chipmunks and Jake Paltrow's dark romantic comedy The Good Night, starring... More...

February 19, 2008
Famous Names Filling in for Ledger in Doctor Parnassus?
It's still officially a rumor, but the folks doing the rumoring are saying it's 100% verified, so we're running with the story like everyone else: Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is moving ahead with three actors in Heath... More...

February 15, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Wolverine On Film, Justice League May Lose A Couple Of Heroes
In this week's column, Greg Dean Schmitz gives us the lowdown on some upcoming superhero movies, like Wolverine, Justice League, and Dr. Strange. There is also news about some game adaptations, such as Mortal Kombat, Tekken, believe it or not,... More...

January 14, 2008
And the Golden Globes Winners Are...
It was missing the glitz and glitter of previous years, but the 65th annual Golden Globes were held via press conference yesterday, with Atonement, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, No Country for Old Men, and Sweeney Todd leading the crowd at... More...

January 11, 2008
The Weekly Ketchup: New Iron Man Photo, Superman Comings And Goings, New Bond Femme Fatale
In this week's Ketchup, a new Iron Man still appears for those patiently awaiting the May blockbuster, rumors about the cast and director of the Superman Returns sequel, and shots of the highly (?) anticipated sequel to The Lost Boys hit the web. More...

December 20, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Five New Films Fight For Holiday Cheer
Moviegoers are in for a feast as studios will unleash a wide menu of new options on Friday trying to reach holiday patrons on the weekend before Santa comes to town. With so many choices, there should be something for everyone allowing the overall... More...

December 13, 2007
Atonement Leads Golden Globe Nominations
The nominations for the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Did your favorite films, stars, and songs make the cut? More...

December 12, 2007
Jesse James Wins SF Critics Over; Into the Wild Leads Critics Choice Noms
Just when we thought we'd seen all the year-end kudos we can handle, along come the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards -- and the Critics Choice Awards nominations -- to prove us wrong. More...

December 07, 2007
Tomatometer Watch: Sweeney Todd Snips a 100 Percent
When it was originally announced that Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter were starring in a bloody movie musical, many people were skeptical about how it would work out. But have no fear, The Tomatometer here, and Sweeney Todd: The Barber of... More...

December 06, 2007
Johnny Depp and Michael Mann Are Public Enemies
Johnny Depp may not be filming Shantaram this winter, but he won't be out of work. Michael Mann is making sure of it. More...

November 20, 2007
Writers' Strike Halts Shantaram, Rob Marshall's Nine
Over the weekend, it was Angels & Demons and Pinkville -- and yesterday, the writers' strike claimed two more film casualties. More...

October 10, 2007
RT's Top 50 Horror Movie List Unmasked
Halloween is a great time for three of life's essential pleasures -- pigging out on candy, dressing up in a fun costume, and watching an obscene amount of horror movies. Thankfully, Rotten Tomatoes' Top 50 Horror Movies list has arrived,... More...

October 04, 2007
Trailer Bulletin: Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd
Nothing says holiday cheer like the story of a murderous 19th century barber hell bent on revenge, right? Your first look at Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is online! More...

August 28, 2007
Dreamworks Updates Sweeney Todd Release Schedule
Black may have been in last year, but set your winter fashion to deep red this Christmas: Dreamworks has announced a December 21 release date for Sweeney Todd, the musical thriller by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. More...

August 21, 2007
See Sweeney Todd Photos!
Half the fun in any Tim Burton production is seeing pictures of the director's visions come to life, especially when Johnny Depp is involved -- and that's why you're excited that we've got pictures from December's Burton/Depp reunion, Sweeney Todd! More...

August 20, 2007
Johnny Depp to Grab a Fistful of Quarters?
Even for the age of unlikely remakes and strange adaptations, this one is sort of a doozy, but see if you can follow along: The recently released documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters -- which looks at the bewilderingly intense... More...

August 03, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Footage Leaked, Iron Man at Comic-Con, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we see a new photo of Heath Ledger as The Joker, the first teaser trailer of the sure-to-be hit The Dark Knight, and some grainy footage of the "Batpod" in action. Also, Iron Man brings the house down at Comic-Con, we've... More...

July 30, 2007
Johnny Depp to Take Another Crack at Hunter S. Thompson
It's been a long time coming, but it looks like Johnny Depp will finally get his wish to turn Hunter S. Thompson's "The Rum Diary" into a movie. And of course he'll be playing the legendary author. (Again.) More...

July 27, 2007
Johnny Depp to Play Old-School Vampire
Did you know that there used to be a horror-themed soap opera? Yep, it was called "Dark Shadows" and it ran on ABC throughout the late '60s. Turns out Johnny Depp is a huge fan of the old series -- which of course means a big-screen version is... More...

June 22, 2007
Potential Plot(s) for "Pirates 4"?
We just got done with "Pirates 3," which means we're ready to start jawing about ... "Pirates 4." More...

June 08, 2007
"Sin City" Sequels Are Delayed, But Still Coming
The good news is that Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez are still planning to do TWO "Sin City" sequels. The bad news is that it just might take a little longer than expected. More...

June 07, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Lucky "13" Hopes for Full Houses
The stars come marching out to do battle with the pirates for the number one spot this weekend. More...

May 31, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Knocked Up" Expecting Solid Arrival
Call it the weekend of the actor/producer. Three new films with stars that do double duty behind the scenes (or have good agents that can snag a free credit) enter a marketplace filled with big-budget tentpole pics quickly eroding away. More...

May 24, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Pirates" Awaits Massive Holiday Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn, soda, and overpriced candy in anticipation of record crowds that could make this Memorial Day holiday frame the biggest weekend in box office history. More...

May 23, 2007
Christopher Lee's Role Snipped from "Sweeney Todd"
Is it me or does Christopher Lee seem to get cut out of movies a lot? He was supposed to appear in Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" adaptation, but his character just got snipped out of the project. More...

May 21, 2007
Depp's Not Ready to Retire Jack Sparrow Yet
This weekend's arrival of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" might mark the end of the story for Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, but Johnny Depp isn't ready to say goodbye to Captain Jack Sparrow just yet. More...

May 11, 2007
Bruckheimer Hints About "Pirates" Spinoffs
It's been well-reported that Johnny Depp would have no problem staying on with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, and it seems like producer Jerry Bruckheimer just might have a few tricks up his sleeve. More...

May 03, 2007
Exclusive Featurette: The Pirate Lords of "At World's End"
Meet the pirate lords of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in an exclusive trailer for the upcoming Disney summer juggernaut, courtesy of our sister site IGN Movies! More...

April 16, 2007
"Pirates 3" Promo Piece!
Hey, did you guys hear there's a new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie coming out? Yep, end of May. We showed you the first theatrical trailer last week, and now comes a nifty little mini-promo video that's got some action, some... More...

April 04, 2007
Will Smith is the New King of Hollywood
A few years back the heaviest Hollywood hitters (actor-wise) were Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, and Mel Gibson. Nowadays it's guys called Ben Stiller and Johnny Depp -- both of whom are trying to catch up with the $4.4 billion dollar man: Will Smith. More...

April 04, 2007
Early Plans for a "Pirates 4"?
Whenever a new sequel hits the horizon and everyone gets all excited ... we get hungry for (yes) extra sequels! Now it seems there's some early rumblings about a fourth chapter in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series -- although I... More...

March 29, 2007
First Look: Depp as "Sweeney Todd"
No sooner has filming resumed on director Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" than the first photos of Johnny Depp dressed up as the musically gifted barber/murderer have surfaced, courtesy of renowned blogger and photo doodler Perez Hilton. More...

March 27, 2007
Depp and Banderas to Star in "Sin City" Sequels?
Director Robert Rodriguez is handing out casting tidbits for his post-"Grindhouse" projects, revealing he's keen on finding a part for Antonio Banderas in a "Sin City" sequel and possibly giving Johnny Depp the starring role... More...

March 14, 2007
Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" On Hold
Production Tim Burton's adaptation of "Sweeney Todd" has been put on hold as star Johnny Depp cares for his daughter. More...

March 14, 2007
AICN Crashes ShoWest, Sees "Pirates 3" Trailer and "Ratatouille" Footage
Looking for a piping hot serving of fresh ShoWest news? Quint, from Ain't it Cool News, has got what you're looking for: Despite the best efforts of the event's security personnel, he was able to secure a viewing of the new "Pirates of the... More...

February 27, 2007
"Hulk," "Sweeney" & "Bourne" Production Updates
Just a few tidbits of production info on a trio of highly-anticipated project: Universal's "Hulk" follow-up, Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" movie, and the second sequel to "The Bourne Identity." More...

January 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3's" Venomous Action Figure, "Alien Vs. Predator 2's" Preview Pic, Kevin Smith's Horror Trip, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the requisite "Spider-Man 3" tidbit came in the form of an action figure, and "Alien Vs. Predator 2" joined the fray with a preview photo of its own. More...

January 09, 2007
The Wicked Alan Rickman Joins Tim Burton & "Sweeney Todd"
...and the cast for Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" adaptation just keeps getting cooler and cooler. The always-cool character actor known as Alan Rickman has just signed on to play opposite Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron... More...

December 21, 2006
First Pic of Keith Richards as Jack Sparrow Senior!
Johnny Depp used him as inspiration for "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." He was supposed to pop up in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," but didn't. And now he's guaranteed to appear in... More...

December 14, 2006
"Babel," "Departed," And A Few Surprises Lead Golden Globes Nominations
"Babel"'s back in the game as this year's Golden Globes nominations were announced, including many expected Oscar pics -- and a few smaller surprises. More...

December 08, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3" Teasers, "Pirates 3" Pics And Rumors, "Transformers" Images, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we just can't get enough of those tidbits from the upcoming third installments of "Spider-Man" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the live-action "Transformers." More...

November 08, 2006
The People's Choices Have Been Made
Everyone always says The Oscars would be better if "normal people" were allowed to vote on them. And yet every year, The People's Choice Awards Nominations are embarrassingly silly. More...

October 19, 2006
Helena Bonham Carter Joins Tim Burton's New Project
It's a piece of casting news that'll please many, but shock no one: Helena Bonham Carter has been cast opposite Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's movie version of "Sweeney Todd." Needless to say, this trio has collaborated on numerous... More...

October 16, 2006
Borat To Team With Burton in "Sweeney Todd?"
Who better than Kazakhstan's number four journalist to share the screen with Johnny Depp in a film adaptation of the mad barber tale, to be directed by Tim Burton? More...

October 13, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Batman Begins" Villain Talk, "Transformers" Set News, "Evan Almighty" Budget Woes, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we have more guessing games regarding who will be Batman's other foe in "The Dark Knight," music and pics from the "Transformers" movie, and "Evan Almighty"'s rapidly ascending budget, which... More...

October 11, 2006
Orlando Bloom Not NOT In Future "Pirates of the Caribbean" Flicks
RT has confirmed with some tight-lipped Disney PR associates that recent rumors speculating that Orlando Bloom's character would possibly be killed off in any future "Pirates of the Caribbean" spin-offs that might possibly be in the... More...

October 09, 2006
Bloom Out For "Pirates 4?"
Is Will Turner, Orlando Bloom's character in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, marked for death? According to WENN (via Cinescape), the script for the fourth "Pirates" movie is in the works, and it may sanction the demise... More...

October 05, 2006
Gilliam and Depp are Absolutely Planning to Attack "Quixote" Again
If you saw even 12 minutes of the rather excellent "Lost in La Mancha" documentary, then you know how many struggles Terry Gilliam suffered through in an effort to get his pet project made. (And it never came close to getting made, truth... More...

September 28, 2006
Keith Richards is "So Drunk" on the "Pirates 3" Set
Hey guess what? Keith Richards likes to get drunk -- and he's certainly not about to let a cameo role in "Pirates of the Caribben: At Worlds End" stand in the way of a good time. More...

September 22, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Dueling "Batman" Villains, Peter Jackson Talks "Hobbit," Brad Pitt "M:I4" Rumors, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, as if the who-will-portray-Joker rumors weren't enough, the who-will-portray-Two-Face conversation is in full swing. Also, Peter Jackson has now gone on record regarding his possible participation in "The Hobbit." More...

September 21, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Jackass Crashes into Theaters
Four new films open wide, but they may not be enough to stop the North American box office from suffering its third consecutive down weekend. More...

September 20, 2006
Casting News on "I Am Legend" -- Plus, Depp Is Out
Director Francis Lawrence and actor Will Smith are preparing to mount a third rendition of Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend," but one piece of gossip has been eliminated: Johnny Depp will not be starring in the flick. In related news, a... More...

September 13, 2006
Day and Date for "Pirates 3"
According to Screen International, Disney has revealed that the second "Pirates" sequel, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," will have a global day-and-date release next summer. More...

September 10, 2006
"Dead Man's Chest" Hits $1 Billion
Avast ye, scurvy dogs of naysayers. Who says a film based largely on Johnny Depp in mascara and a bloke with an octopus for a face can't pillage the finest $1 billion in box office booty? "Dead Man's Chest" has joined the elite club of... More...

August 23, 2006
"Dead Man's Chest" DVD Due December 5th
I know it's hardly "news" when a recent theatrical release earns a DVD date, but we're talking about "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," one of the biggest blockbusters of this or any year, plus (more importantly) a... More...

August 17, 2006
Burton & Depp Together for the 6th Time: Sweeney Todd
When Tim Burton and Johnny Depp get together, pretty wild movies tend to happen. Frankly I think all five of their previous collaborations have been darn fine films, and here's some good news: That "Sweeney Todd" adaptation they've been... More...

August 14, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Talladega Nights" Stays #1, "Step Up" Surprises
Despite a pair of newcomers close behind in its rearview mirror, Will Ferrell's hit comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby finished in first place for the second consecutive weekend to retain its North American box office trophy. More...

August 10, 2006
Box Office Preview: "World Trade Center" Arrives in Theaters
Another frame packed with four new national releases is led by Oliver Stone's 9/11 drama "World Trade Center" from Paramount. A trio of lower profile pics round out the weekend - Sony's family adventure "Zoom," Buena Vista's... More...

August 07, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Will Ferrell Scores His First #1 Opening with Talladega Nights
Comedy superstar Will Ferrell scored his first-ever number one opening in a lead role with the stronger-than-expected debut of his latest hit Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby which left all competitors in the dust at the North American... More...

July 31, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Miami Vice" Knocks Pirates From #1 Spot
Detectives Crockett and Tubbs shot their way to number one in North America with the cop thriller Miami Vice which finally managed to knock the megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest out of the top spot. More...

July 27, 2006
Box Office Preview: Miami Vice Turns Up B.O. Heat
With cops, drug dealers, and lots of bullets flying, the action film Miami Vice hits theaters across North America this weekend with its aim squarely on the number one spot. Young kids, meanwhile, will be offered another animated film in the form... More...

July 24, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Passes $300M; "Lady" Stumbles
Johnny Depp made this weekend's four new releases walk the plank as his megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest became the first film of the year to spend three consecutive frames at number one and zoomed past the $300M mark in... More...

July 20, 2006
Box Office Preview: Will Lady Sink Pirates in the Water?
Directors take center stage this weekend providing starpower to four new films opening in North American theaters all hoping to take down reigning box office king Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. More...

July 17, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown against two new comedies that fought bitterly for the runnerup spot. More...

July 14, 2006
Terry Gilliam's Good Omens -- and Bad
Terry Gilliam is hopping soapbox to soapbox, mouth at full throttle now that "Tideland" is finally getting released (in the UK, anyway). In recent interviews he's mentioned that his movie of "Good Omens" is very much moving... More...

July 13, 2006
Box Office Preview: Dupree and Little Man Bust Into Your Home
A pair of new star-driven comedies will try to steal away some treasure from the record-breaking hit Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest in a laugh-filled battle for the number two slot. More...

July 11, 2006
Pirates Not Going to "World's End"?
Most moviegeek outlets have been working under the assumption that "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" is what next May's trilogy capper will be called. Not so fast, says the FilmForce gang... More...

July 10, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Shatters Industry Records With $132 Million Take
Box office records were shattered by Johnny Depp and his companions this weekend as the much-anticipated adventure sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest exploded into theaters with the biggest opening weekend in Hollywood history.... More...

July 08, 2006
"Pirates of the Caribbean" Sequel Loots Record-Breaking $55.5M on Friday
It looks like this summer will come away with a mark in the record books, if estimates hold. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the sequel to 2003's surprise smash hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black... More...

July 07, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Lost" In The News, More Depp, "Superman" Returns To Top Of Box Office, Changes To "Hulk 2," And More!
In this week's news, the creators of "Lost" hope to one day transfer the show's success to the big screen; rumors are heating up that Johnny Depp will co-star with Will Smith in "I Am Legend"; Eric Bana is reportedly out of... More...

July 06, 2006
Box Office Preview: Pirates To Loot Box Office Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn and soda in anticipation of the massive crowds expected to descend upon them on Friday for the opening of the highly anticipated adventure sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." More...

July 06, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Dead Man's Chest" Is Overstuffed; "Scanner" Shines Darkly
This week at the movies, we've got pirates back for more box office bounty ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") and a journey to the center of the mind ("A Scanner Darkly"). What do the critics have to say? More...

July 05, 2006
Bruckheimer Talks "Pirates 3" and "National Treasure 2"
Throw a rock across a search engine and you're bound to find a bunch of new "Dead Man's Chest" interviews. ComingSoon.net had a fairly interesting one with uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and the mega-successful moviemaker dropped a few... More...

July 03, 2006
Johnny Depp, Futuristic Vampire??
Now here's a juicy piece of casting gossip that just might be true: Johnny Depp as a (semi-)vampire, playing opposite Will Smith, in Francis Lawrence's "I Am Legend." This, of course, is the long-awaited adaptation of Richard Matheson's... More...

June 26, 2006
Keith Richards WILL Show Up in "Pirates 3"
Ever since Johnny Depp admitted to using Keith Richards as semi-inspiration for his Captain Jack character, gossip and speculation have indicated that the Rolling Stone rocker would make an appearance in the "Pirates of the Caribbean"... More...

June 19, 2006
"Pirates 3" Plot -- and Depp Wants to Do "Pirates 4"?
With "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" right around the corner, we're now getting a few juicy tidbits of information on what next summer's "Pirates of the Caribbean Part 3" will be about! (Spoilers Ahoy!) Also,... More...

June 13, 2006
Burton Moves to "Sweeney Todd" and Bumps "Ripley," Believe It or Not
If you were eagerly anticipating the Tim Burton/Jim Carrey collaboration called "Ripley's Believe It or Not!," then you might have an extra year or two to wait, because since Johnny Depp's "Shantaram" lost its director and the... More...

June 12, 2006
Weir Bails on Depp's "Shantaram"
Director Peter Weir has quit on the Johnny Depp project "Shantaram," forcing producers to scramble to find a new one by next spring. It's a story of those old "creative differences," and perhaps a case of a few too many cooks... More...

June 06, 2006
JoBlo Unearths Some More Pirates 2 Booty
With every new weekend I get a little bit closer to seeing my #1 Gimme Gimme pick of the Summer Movie Season -- "Dead Man's Chest." That crazy Canadian known as JoBlo obviously knows this, which is why he's posted a nifty bunch of... More...

June 01, 2006
Superman to "Return" with "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Director Sam Raimi revealed during an interview with Superhero Hype! that the first teaser trailer for "Spider-Man 3" will accompany the theatrical release of "Superman Returns." More...

April 25, 2006
Johnny Depp to Play INXS Frontman?
A site called TheHollywoodNews.com brings an intriguing little report -- even if it deals more with Australia than it does Hollywood. Seems that some filmmakers down under are planning to do a fact-based bio-pic on the late Michael Hutchence,... More...

April 07, 2006
Third "Pirates" Flick Has an Apocalyptic Title
ComingSoon.net got word from an employee of a UK Disney store that the new title for Pirates of the Caribbean 3 has been chosen. It's actually a title that we hardcore Pirates freaks heard about a few months ago ... but now we (reportedly) have... More...

February 24, 2006
Time to Vote for JoBlo's Golden Schmoes!
The SAGs, the BAFTAs, the Globes and the Oscars are all fine and good, but if there's one voting process I always look forward to, it's JoBlo's Golden Schmoes. It's time for the "normal schmoe" movie geek to chime in with their 2 cents... More...

January 11, 2006
The "People's Choice" is Pure Idiocy
Whenever I share a new Top Ten List or Critic's Group Nomination list, I'm always extra careful to be fair and respectful of other peoples' opinions. But after seeing what the "People's Choice Awards" handed out for 2005's movies, I just... More...

January 09, 2006
Burton & Depp Together Again for "Sweeney"?
Andrew Hartman of MovieMusicals.net looks to have snagged quite the impressive scoop ... provided it turns out to be accurate, of course. Word is that insane filmmaker Tim Burton and ultra-cool actor Johnny Depp will be re-teaming (yes, again) to... More...

December 16, 2005
London Movie Critics Present Their '05 Nominations
Movie City News shares with us a press release from the London Film Critics Group in which their various nominations are announced. Keep in mind that the Brit crits use their own release dates as criteria, so don't be surprised to see a few 2004... More...

December 14, 2005
Gary Coleman is Going Postal
From Running with Scissors December Newsletter and Skewed and Reviewed: As announced last issue, "Postal" will indeed be taking a trip to the big screen. Filming is still set to begin in 2006 for a release in 2007. Now to answer the... More...

December 02, 2005
Depp, Weir & Roth to Visit "Shantaram"
Variety brings news of a cinematic pairing that should thrill most of the hardcore movie geeks out there. How about Peter Weir directing Johnny Depp? Yup, thought that'd get your attention. More...

December 01, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Pirates of the Caribbean 2
If you're anything like me, you get geeky little goose bumps when you think about seeing the two upcoming "Pirates" sequels. If that's the case, then turn up your speakers and click right here, because Yahoo! has the very first trailer... More...

November 11, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: The Libertine
Interested in a 17th century period drama about a lascivious playwright who infuriates a lot of men, seduces a lot of woman, and eventually drinks himself to death? No? How about if I told you that Johnny Depp plays the title role? Yeah, I thought... More...

October 25, 2005
Grab a Few Cool Glimpses of the "Pirates 2" Set
Andrew Weil of ComingSoon.net was lucky enough to poke around the "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" set, and he came back with a healthy dose of plot droplets, early make-up work, and just enough info to keep us salivating for... More...

September 22, 2005
Critical Consensus: A Beautiful "Bride," A Bumpy "Flight," And a Bouncy "Bounce"
This week at the movies brings a twisted tale of love from beyond the grave ("Tim Burton's Corpse Bride"), a paranoid thriller at 40,000 feet ("Flightplan") and a nostalgic look at the days of roller disco ("Roll... More...

September 16, 2005
Toronto Film Fest: Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" starring Johnny Depp
"Corpse Bride" is yet another exquisitely beautiful Tim Burton creation with witty, dark humor. The color palette is deeper than Burton's previous claymation feature, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," but because it's a Tim... More...

July 25, 2005
"Chocolate" Remains Sweet at the Box Office
Fending off a handful of newcomers this past weekend was "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and the family-friendly confection proved to have some serious staying power at the box office. The Tim Burton/Johnny Depp collaboration pulled... More...

July 23, 2005
Box Office: Michael Bay Haters Rejoice - The Island Sinks
Michael Bay haters (I'm not one of them) can cherish this weekend. His newest explosion-fest, The Island, bombed at the box office with an estimated $4.4M on Friday, according to Showbizdata. It took the third spot behind last Friday's chart... More...

July 14, 2005
Critical Consensus: "Chocolate," "Wedding" Both Sweet
This week's wide releases blend the sweet and the sour. Sweet, like the taste of chocolate or true love; sour, like unabashed excess or scoundrel-like behavior. Will critics develop a taste for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" or... More...

July 07, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Corpse Bride
Sure, the original teaser trailer was a good drop of fun, but the all-new theatrical trailer for Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" is now up for your enjoyment at Yahoo! Movies -- and it's pretty darn cool. More...

May 31, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Moviefone.com brings us the first peek at the theatrical trailer for Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The first teaser trailer caused a lot of buzz among fans of Roald Dahl's original story and the 1971 Gene Wilder... More...

April 05, 2005
Check Out the Delicious New "Charlie" One-Sheet!
Various outlets are sharing the new "Willy Wonka" poster with us, but I found it over at Movie City News, so that's who gets the linkage! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, directed by the lovably insane Tim Burton ("Sleepy... More...

February 03, 2005
"Dead Man's Chest" Comes Alive in 2006
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January 28, 2005
A "Pirates'" Life for Skarsgard and Harris
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January 26, 2005
Stellan Skarsgard Boards "Pirates of the Caribbean"
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January 25, 2005
Oscar Nominations Announced
It's that time of year again, the moment when the Academy gives its choices for cinematic honors. The 77th Academy Awards were announced, and naturally there will be speculation and endless discussion about the nominees and those left off the ballot. More...

January 21, 2005
"Corpse Bride" Trailer Lives
The trailer for Tim Burton's upcoming film "Corpse Bride" is now online. The film, co-directed with Mike Johnson, involves a man who, on the way to his wedding ceremony, sees what he thinks is a stick, but is actually a bony finger... More...

January 10, 2005
"Shrek 2," "Fahrenheit 9/11," and "Passion" Big People's Choice Winners
"Fahrenheit 9/11," Michael Moore's scathing documentary against the current administration, was voted Favorite Motion Picture, with Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" taking the award for Favorite Drama Motion Picture at... More...

December 16, 2004
Chow Yun-Fat to be a Pirate
The Associated Foreign Press brings word that Chow Yun-Fat ("A Better Tomorrow") has been approached by the producer and director to play the famous 15th century Chinese pirate Cheung Po Tsai for the next two sequels to "Pirates of... More...

December 11, 2004
Trailers Galore: Be Cool, Constantine, New World, and Charlie!
The studios have been busy the past few days, and the brand-spankin' newest of new trailers are now available for your perusal. More...

December 09, 2004
Miss Congeniality 2, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Posters
The teaser posters for "Miss Congeniality 2" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are out. If they're not in your local theater displays yet, they soon will be. "Miss Congenality 2" stars Sandra Bullock and will be... More...

November 30, -0001
Total Recall: Johnny Depp's Best Movies
He once seemed destined for nothing better or worse than simple teen idolhood, but since escaping from 21 Jump Street in 1990, Johnny Depp has proven himself to be a brave (and mostly pretty astute) chooser of scripts, building an impressive... More...