Johnny Depp's ALICE IN WONDERLAND sets box office records

According to figures from Box Office Mojo Johnny Depp's ALICE IN WONDERLAND brought in an estimated $116.3 million for its opening weekend.

The Tim Burton directed film for Disney set new records including highest grossing March released film and is the highest to date for Burton.

I can't wait to see the actuals for the weekend! Disney suits must be grinning like Cheshire Cats!

Watch this box office news thread on our main forum for box office updates.

Johnny Depp begins filming "The Tourist" in Venice

Johnny Depp arrived in Venice over the weekend and these photos appear to be from his first day on the set of "The Tourist" today. The film also stars Angelina Jolie and Rufus Sewell and is being directed by Florien Henkcel von Donnersmarck.












































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Johnny Depp meets HRH Prince Charles at Alice in Wonderland premiere

The Royal World premiere of Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" took place tonight at London's Odeon Theater where Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman and other cast members were presented to HRH Prince Charles and HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The actors braved the cold rain to sign autographs and pose for photos for the crowd of fans who had waited hours for a glimpse of the cast.

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND" opens in 3D on March 05.

Photo of Johnny Depp, a screen capture from Ustream video

Johnny Depp to begin filming "The Tourist"

Johnny Depp is scheduled to begin filming "The Tourist" with Angelina Jolie on Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Venice, Italy.

He is also scheduled to attend the Royal Premiere of "Alice in Wonderland" in London on Feb. 25.

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Johnny Depp and Tim Burton surprise fans!

Last night, at Disney's own El Capitan theater fans were gathered to view new clips from Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND were surprised when director TIM BURTON and star JOHNNY DEPP walked out on stage! The already frenzied crown went wild with applause and cheers when they were told that instead of seeing the film clips, that they would see the ENTIRE FILM!




















Burton and Depp on stage at the El Cap theater



Fans at the El Cap had previously been across the street at Disney and Hot Topic's Ultimate Fan Event at the Hollywood and Highland center.

Fan event clip:


ALICE IN WONDERLAND also start Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter, the film opens on March 05.

Please visit this thread on our main forum for photos, videos, screen caps and reports from fans at the event. More info and photos will be posted through the day, so please scan all pages and check back often.


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The Black Pearl docks in Hawaii

The legendary Disney pirate ship THE BLACK PEARL docked at port in Hawaii this morning in anticipation of this summer's filming of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides. The photo above is from this site where a video of the boat...err ship sailing into port can be seen.

"On Stranger Tides" is the fourth in the series following the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow (aka Johnny Depp) and his nemesis Captain Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). This time they are searching for the famed Fountain of Youth as we saw when Pirates 3 ended. "On Stranger Tides" is based on the book by Tim Powers. The film is slated to sail into theaters in May of 2011.

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp interview for Alice In Wonderland

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp interview for Alice In Wonderland
Disney

Alice has jumped back down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, and it’s a whole lot more surreal. Mark Salisbury joins Tim Burton and Johnny Depp on the set of their new 3D extravaganza. By Mark Salisbury


Click here to read Mark Salisbury's interview.