In 1993, the lives of three young teenagers — Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin — were changed forever when they were convicted of a crime they didn’t commit: the brutal murder of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Almost 20 years behind bars and countless voices of support later, the West Memphis Three are free at last, with their story chronicled in the Peter Jackson-produced documentary “West of Memphis.”

Over the years, Echols and his peers found their cause championed by famous faces including Eddie Vedder, Henry Rollins and Johnny Depp. At the Toronto International Film Festival, Johnny appeared alongside Echols and spoke with MTV News about why the case of the West Memphis Three was something he found himself drawn to.

“I believe it was Henry Rollins, also a longtime supporter and friend of Damien’s, who said it, and it’s absolutely true: it could have been any of us,” Johnny said of the circumstances surrounding the West Memphis Three’s wrongful imprisonment. “Because, what, you look different? [The authorities] put their eyeball on Damien and didn’t take it off, even though everything around them — they didn’t look at the insane amount of holes in the case. They just looked at the guy with the black T-shirt and the long black hair. It was a witch hunt.”

With Echols, Misskelley and Baldwin finally out of prison, the men, now in their 30s, have a lot of world to catch up to. “Here’s a kid who went to prison wrongfully convicted. He went in at the age of 18 and came out at the age of 36. Suddenly you can take photographs with your phone. So much has changed,” Depp observed of Echols’ current experience. “By the time you came out, it’s ‘The Jetsons.’ It’s a whole ‘nother world.”

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After the “Rum Diary” Premiere in Paris Johnny made a series of appearances on Paris TV and Radio station to promote the film. Pictures and links are bellow:

• [x001] Appearances in 2011 - November 9th: Europe 1 with Nikos Aliagas
• [x001] Appearances in 2011 - November 24th: Le Grand Journal
• [x066] Captures in 2011 – November 24th: Le Grand Journal
  
• [x123] Captures in 2011 – November 25th: 20 Heures on France2
• [Audio] Depp: “Vivre en France est compliqué avec les impôts”
• [Video] The Rum Diary 20 Heures France2
• [Video] Les premières images du “Grand Journal” avec Johnny
  

Johnny Depp joined Alice Cooper and his band on stage at a concert in London on Sunday, June 26, for a gig described by one fan as “totally and utterly amazing.”

Wearing a brown vest, a hat and his signature shades, the 48-year-old actor played an electric guitar as Cooper, 63, sang his 1970s hits “School’s Out” and “I’m Eighteen” as well as the 1979 Pink Floyd classic “Another Brick In The Wall” before a cheering crowd at the sold-out concert at the famed 100 Club on Oxford Street.

After the performance, Depp and Cooper hugged. The veteran rocker then said into his microphone: “I think we could use another guitar player, right? Johnny, this whole movie thing … If it doesn’t pan out, join us, okay?”

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• [x013] Appearances in 2011 – June 26th: Concert with Alice Cooper on The 100 Club stage in London

As if Super Bowl Sunday isn’t awesome enough on its own, now Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow and the crew from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides are dropping in.

With all eyes focused on Dallas, Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Ian McShane are going to be popping up in a new TV spot for the latest swashbuckling adventure. And we’ve got a sneak peek. Check it out.

As some of you may already noticed, there is PotC 4 trailer around. Here are some caps of it:

Take a look at the trailer here:

Also Johnny appeared at Late Show With David Letterman one day after the premiere. Here are some photos of him arriving at the studios and clips of the appearance:

• [x065] TV Appearances in 2010 – December 7th: Arriving at Late Show With David Letterman
• [Video] TV Appearances in 2010 – Late Show With David Letterman – Part 1
  
• [Video] TV Appearances in 2010 – Late Show With David Letterman – Part 2
  

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Johnny Depp narrates the documentary Gonzo, that tells the history of Hunter S. Thompson, journalist and personal friend of Johnny.

The movie is set to be released in July 4, in limited cinemas, and just in USA. There’s no information about the movie being released outside USA.

You can check the official site, the IMDB profile, and watch the trailer. Our partner site, DeppLovers, has the trailer available to download. If you want it, just go here. You’ll need to register in order to download, but the register is, of course, free.

The first season of 21 Jump Street is available now on iTunes. If you don’t have it, just go here to register and purchase. If you already have iTunes, this is the direct link to the show.

Thanks to Jason for the heads up.

Warner Home Video are releasing Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street on the 19th May 2008 for an RRP of £23.99. Based on the 19th century legend of Sweeney Todd and the hit Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (Johnny Depp) returns to London after being sent to prison, unjustly, by Judge Turpin. Sweeney opens a barber shop and vows to get his revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter.

Joining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney’s amorous accomplice, who sells “the worst pies in London.” With the help of Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney tries to rid of all the people who have ever done him wrong and hopes to be reunited with his daughter, Joanna, who is now Judge Turpin’s ward.

Special features:
Commentary By Tim Burton
Musical Mayhem: Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd Is Alive: The Real History Of The Deamon Barber
Sweeney’s London
Recreating Fleet Street
Grand Guinol: A Theatrical Tradition
Sketchbook

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Paramount Home Entertainment has alerted retailers to expect Sweeney Todd to be released April 1 on HD DVD, day-and-date with the standard DVD version. And no, the release date is not an April Fool’s joke.

Sweeney Todd, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, is based on the Tony Award-winning musical. Depp received an Oscar nomination for best actor for his role in the film. The film also stars Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Laura Michelle Kelly, Jayne Wisener, Ed Sanders, and Timothy Spall.

Paramount has yet to issue an official announcement so we won’t have any specific disc information until they do. Also, as with any early retailer dates, the release date could change at any time.

Sweeney Todd on HD DVD will carry an SRP of $39.99. Check back regularly for high resolution cover art, disc specs, special features, and pre-order information.

Source: themanroom.com

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