Depp & Hilton Banned in China

As of July 1, Johnny Depp, Paris Hilton, roast pork and Garfield will be banned from China – their images only, not the actual objects – because according to the Chinese government, they may be damaging to your moral health.

The Chinese government has just passed a new law that states all personal computers sold in the country from July 1 onwards must have special internet filter software installed that is specially designed to block pornographic and violent images from being downloaded.

Among these blocked images is an obnoxious cartoon cat, a jail-bait socialite, a dead pig and Captain Jack Sparrow.

While I fully support the banning of Paris Hilton’s face (and in some aspects, Garfield, too), no one should be forced to live without the option to stare at Johnny Depp. It’s almost criminal, really.

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Way to Kill ‘Pirates’, Disney!

Rumour has it that Disney are grooming Zac Efron to take over from Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

The High School Musical star, who’s said he never wants to play singing basketballer Troy ever again, has been offered US$10 million by Disney to star alongside Depp’s character, Captain Jack Sparrow, in the fourth instalment of Pirates.

Depp Signs up for ‘Pirates 4′

It’s official: Pirates of the Caribbean will be back for one last hurrah!

Variety reports that actor Johnny Depp – who portrays the lovable, slightly inebriated  Captain Jack Sparrow in the films – has just signed on to appear in the fourth installment of the blockbuster franchise.

No word yet on what the plot will be this time around, but given the way the last one ended, I’d say there’s a good chance we’ll see Geoffry Rush’ character, Captain Barbossa, pop up for a moment of two.

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Actors Donate Pay to Ledger’s Daughter

The three actors who took over the duties on Heath Ledger’s final film role have given their pay to the Australian’s two-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose.

Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law was so concerned for the young child’s welfare after the loss of her famous father, who didn’t update his will in time to include his daughter, and so donated their last payment to give her something for the future.

“They didn’t take money – it goes to Heath’s daughter,” director Terry Gilliam explained.

“That’s extraordinary! And wonderful… and when you’re part of that, you think, ‘Ah, this is maybe why I went into the movies in the beginning. I thought it would be full of wonderful people.’

“And we’ve got a movie full of wonderful people who did extraordinary things to help.”

All three stars took over where Heath left off in the fantasy epic The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus, playing versions of Ledger’s character, Tim.

Ledger passed away before he could complete the film, making the latest Batman flick, The Dark Knight, his last completed movie, and possibly his greatest ever achievement.

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Stand Up With Johnny For Safer Sex

That is the slogan for Johnny Depp’s new advertising campaign: “Stand up with Johnny for safer sex.”

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor has allegedly been approached by Trojan condoms to become the face of their new ‘Magnum’ range.

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Pirates 4 To Set Sail With Depp Only?

It looks like Disney have decided to sail Pirates of the Caribbean 4 WITHOUT lead actors Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, with cinemablend.com releasing an outline for the next installment, which lists Johnny Depp as the only actor to reprise his role.

So far, the film has a tentative production figure of US $30-40 million, and insiders say that bringing back the other less popular characters, like Elizabeth (Knightley) and Will (Bloom), will be too costly and not really worth it.

However, Captain Jack Sparrow and Geoffrey Rush’s Captain Barbossa are said to be definites for the fourth film, which will revolve around the fountain of youth hinted at the end of the third.

The film has an estimated release around 2009-2011.

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New Pirates Promo Stills

Following the release of the trailer for the new flick, Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End, I decided to post a few new pics I’ve found.

They’re promotional stills, and show our favourtie pirates with a new oriental twist!

As if the trailer wasn’t exciting enough, these new pics of Elizabeth, Jack and Barbossa definitely have me itching to get to the cinema!

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Pirates Porn

Movie-making giant, Disney is outraged by a US porn comic that depicts Pirates of the
Caribbean star Keira Knightley having sex with her co-stars Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.

According to reports, the publication will show Keira being seduced by Johnny and Orlando.

Disney is now considering taking the comic to court.

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Depp’s Message from Beyond the Grave

Depp’s good pal, River Phoenix, may be long gone, but he still watches over his friend from the netherworld.

On the 13th anniversary of River’s death (which just happens to be Halloween night!), he warned Johnny to steer clear of an obsessed fan, during a seance by top celebrity psychic, Kenny Kingston.

Kingston said “he fears for Johnny Depp. He said that Johnny must watch out for someone with a vicious temper. He said, ‘Danger lies in the shadows.’ I get the impression he was talking about an obsessed fan.” [Source]
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Johnny Depp’s Gettin’ Hitched…Finally!

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When I heard that Johnny Depp and his gal pal, Vanessa Paradis, are going to get married…all I could say was “IT’S ABOUT TIME!!!”

The pair have been together for EIGHT YEARS, and have two beautiful children, Lily-Rose – seven, and Jack – four.

They are planning a small ceremony at their £1.5 million home in the south of France. There’s no set date or guest list yet, but their two children and the mayor of Plan de la Tour, are expected to attend.

A source leaked to the Daily Express: “Johnny and Vanessa are planning to finally get married next summer at their villa.”

From everyone at Staralicious – CONGRATULATIONS, Johnny & Vanessa!!!

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