Archive for March, 2009

Another Depp steps up

Daniel Depp doesn’t look as if he could be the brother of superstar actor Johnny Depp. There’s a reason for that: They’re half-brothers, actually. But his debut novel, “Loser’s Town,” takes advantage of his front-row seat to Hollywood glamour.

Oscar Watch: New Date, Now What? (E! Online via Yahoo! News)

So, if Johnny Depp finally wins his Oscar next year, is he going to thank the Academy for pushing the ceremony to March? If Leonardo DiCaprio loses, is he going wish the shot clock had run out faster?

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Madonna is planning to adopt a second child from Malawi, officials have said, but questions have already been raised over whether the newly divorced pop star will face obstacles because of her single mom status.

Public museum to bring Enemies era to life

The Oshkosh Public Museum is the latest in the area to capitalize on the excitement building before the release of Michael Manns Public Enemies by opening an original exhibit on the era just four days before the gangster film starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard, opens in theaters.

Starting Vertigo’s Crime Line: Ian Rankin on Dark Entries (Newsarama.com via Yahoo! News)

One of the most popular novelists in the world, Ian Rankin heads to comics this summer to help kick off the Vertigo Crime Line with his graphic novel Dark Entries, illustrated by Werther Dell’Edera. Featuring longtime Vertigo leading man John Constantine, the tale takes him to a mysterious house where a reality program is going […]

Five reasons Julia Roberts is too old

Is Julia Roberts too old? On the occasion of the Friday release of Duplicity, Roberts’ first true star vehicle since before 9/11, we ran the numbers, and, well, it sorta turned out Newsweek’s “Hollywood ancient” assessment was spot-on.

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While women constantly change their hair color, length and style, men typically have stayed conservative when it comes to their locks. But guys should not be scared to change it up every once in a while; it keeps things interesting.

Kallel Peterson: Author aims to clear up misconceptions of piracy on the high seas

Today, when a person mentions pirates, most people immediately imagine Johnny Depp swaggering about an island demanding alcohol. Democracy, equality and honor are not abstractions that usually are associated with these rogues of the sea. These principles and more, however, are exactly what Colin Woodard’s “The Republic of Pirates” focuses on.

A year has passed since Depp wooed Columbus

COLUMBUS - There is one thing that Columbus Mayor Nancy Osterhaus says she will never forget — being kissed by Johnny Depp. Who amongst us can judge her for getting a little giddy when she remembers such an event?

A year ago, area went ‘Public’; Depp movie started filming in Columbus

COLUMBUS - There is one thing that Mayor Nancy Osterhaus says she will never forget - being kissed by Johnny Depp. Who among us can judge her for getting a little giddy when she remembers such an event?