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When there is so much depressing news in the showbiz world (like Michael Douglas’s tragic throat cancer battle) this post is a bit of escapism.

Click here to see photos of Johnny Depp with his shirt off.

He’s 47 but HOT HOT HOT!

And boys, don’t worry, you’ve got something to look at as long-term partner Vanessa Paradis is in the photos too.

Tip Of The Day: If your life is getting depressing then find something fun to do. SNAP OUT OF IT!

Johnny Depp (one of my future husbands) has told fans exactly what to expect from the fourth installment of the pirates of the Caribbean films – On Stranger Tides.

Johnny took up the role of Captain Jack Sparrow at this year’s Comic Con, and revealed some amazing secrets about the film.

In full costume Depp confirmed that Penelope Cruz will be his new co-star and that there would be a lot of action and danger in the film with zombies, cutthroats and mermaids being only some of the creatures the seadog will have to face.

It was also revealed that the relationship between Cruz and Depp’s character will revolve around Jack’s confusion as to whether they are truly in love or if she is in fact a cunning con artist who is using him.

The film will be released in May 2011 and I actually am so excited for it!

Release Date: 29^th March

Awards: Nominated for Best Achievement in Art Direction and Best Achievement in Costume Design at 2010 Academy Awards. BAFTA nominations for Best Make Up & Hair and Best Production Design

Genre: Fantasy Drama

From the people who bought you: Time Bandits, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Certificate: 12

Synopsis:  The immortal Dr Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) holds the key to the Imaginarium, a wonderful place where people can explore the very depths of their imagination.  But the Doctor faces a struggle, for he has made a deal with the Devil himself which guarantees the soul of his daughter Valentina (Lily Cole).

Unless Parnassus and Tony, the mysterious amnesiac whom he befriends (portrayed by Heath Ledger plus Jonny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law) can coax a few more souls to lose themselves in the Imaginarium, Valentina will be lost forever.

The Grading

Story: In the introduction to the main film, Terry Gilliam explains that he intended to create a truly original tale. Although this film is unlike many seen in Hollywood, it contains a set structure and a number of story aspects that have been seen before in cinema. C+

Actors: The late, great Heath Ledger may be the lead character of the film but I felt the true star of the picture was Lily Cole who, as an inexperienced actress was able to carry the film’s narrative and bring real life to the character of Valentina, a beautiful but imperfect character. C+

Writer/ Director/ Overall: There are few directors like Terry Gilliam, and the artistic brain of Monty Python has once again shown why his style of filmmaking is one of the most original around.

The Imaginarum of Dr Parnassus is not, as many would think, a 2 hour long tribute to Heath Ledger, but a fantasy tale which beautifully constructs the notion that looks can be deceiving.

Not perfect, but pretty enjoyable. C+

DVD Extras include  

• Deleted Scenes
• Directors Commentary
• Heath Ledger Interview
• UK Premier Featurette

As you know we always bring you the very best in competition prizes and today is no different as we a giving you the opportunity to get your hands on one of the most inventive films of this century!

Directed by visionary Monty Python Terry Gilliam, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus marks the last appearance of the late, great Heath Ledger as the mysterious Tony.

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell also portray Tony in the film as a tribute to Heath’s memory, as Heath passed away before the film had been completed.

This wonderful film is not to be missed and we have five copies to give away.

For your chance to win, just click here to visit our competition page

Johnny Depp has revealed that he would love to make his own brand of wine.

Johnny, who lives in the south of France, admitted to French magazine VSD: “I have a secret desire to make wine. But I’ll keep it for myself before daring to sell it commercially. In the Var where I live, it’s very interesting. The region is notable for rose and it’s very good, though I prefer red myself.”

Johnny also praised the French lifestyle for letting him have a normal life by Hollywood standards.

“France has given me everything. A marvellous family and also an equilibrium which I missed enormously. With Vanessa and the kids, we live in a sort of little village in the south and I have the impression of being in paradise.

“Everything revolves around the children. ‘Where will we go for a walk? Should we eat at the house with them or maybe go for a picnic?’ These are the problems we face there.”

We’d love to try some Johnny Depp wine, especially if he names it after his characters, just think of the mixtures.

Edward Scissorhands wine (soft with a sharp edge), Sweeny Todd wine (dark red), Willy Wonka wine (chocolate) the possibilities are endless.

I’m still getting over seeing Johnny Depp yesterday for the Alice in Wonderland press conference.

As I said, I don’t get Johnny Depp’s attraction. I was more impressed by Helena Bonham Carter (my favourite character in the film) and husband Tim Burton.

They’re really cute talking about their relationship in this video as she starts by saying she is honoured he still casts her and says it with a shy grin on her face.

And then they discuss embarrassing costumes they had to wear in the film such as what they call ‘onesies’

Tip of The Day: If you see Alice in Wonderland, you’ll learn there is so much more to it than Johnny Depp. And now you can see it in every cinema including Odeons – yay!

I wondered if I would fancy Johnny Depp when I met him for the press conference of Alice in Wonderland and my answer is NO.

Admission now – this is a completely shallow blog post and a full story-filled post will come later.

But these are a couple of photos I took on my camera phone from the European press conference inside London’s Dorchester Hotel (no flash photograhy allowed).

The man looks like he hasn’t washed his hair in years and the glasses are odd.

Please can someone explain the attraction of Johnny Depp?

Zoe went along to the Dorchester hotel this morning for the press conference of Alice in Wonderland- which is premiering tonight.

In her exclusive video, Johnny Depp talks about how lucky he feels to have been given so many great acting roles during his career.

There was great shock earlier this week when Odeon announced that it would be boycotting the release of Tim Burton’s 3D Alice in Wonderland.

But now it seems the shock is no more as Odeon and UCI have reached an agreement with Disney to screen the film from March 5.

In a statement, the company said: “Odeon and UCI Cinema group is pleased to announce that following detailed negotiations with the Walt Disney Company Ltd an enduring agreement has been reached encompassing all the different aspects of both companies’ commercial relationship.

“Odeon is pleased to announce that it will now be showing Alice in Wonderland beginning March 5 in its cinemas in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Austria.

“As a result of this agreement, Odeon is pleased to confirm that it will be able to continue with its plans for significant investment in new cinemas, in digital technology in 3D capability and the other exciting developments designed for the increased enjoyment of all its customers.”

Alice in Wonderland opens next week and we cannot wait to see it as we think it looks AMAZING!!