New On DVD: 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' Jun 29, 2008
Freddie Highmore ("Finding Neverland," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") delivers an impressive set of performances as Jared and , who along with their no-nonsense sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger) and recently separated mother (Mary-Louise Parker), move from New York City to the country confines of the Spiderwick estate -- the home of their great, great uncle (). Jared, the rebellious half of the Grace twin duo who would rather be with his father (Andrew McCarthy, in a very sparse role), wants... (WNBC.com, NY)
This week's new releases (June 22) Jun 22, 2008
In this kid-lit fantasy adaptation, Freddie Highmore ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") does double duty as twin brothers who stumble into a fairyland war raging just outside their front door - an escape, ironically, from mom Mary-Louise Parker's marital troubles inside. Extras: Production featurettes; deleted scenes. (Boston Globe)
Depp sent hat to young fan Jun 19, 2008
The hat was posted along with a host of promotional gifts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, in which Depp played eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka, to the boys home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Taylors mother, Kris Brand, said: For him to do something for an ordinary child is really something. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Johnny Depp Does Good by Small Town Boy Jun 18, 2008
It contained a used vintage tan and gray fedora hat and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" paraphernalia for the rest of the family, along with a note that read: "Here is a hat for you. Hope you like this and assorted fun bits." It was signed by Depp, the star of the film. The actor promised the boy his hat back in April when the two met while Depp was in Taylor's hometown filming scenes for his upcoming movie, "Public Enemies." But it was a promise the family did not expect him to keep. (ABC News)
AMD and Havok to Optimize Physics for Gaming Jun 13, 2008
" About AMD Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com. About Havok Havok, an Intel company, was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1998, and is the premier provider of... (IGN PC Games)
Standard Operating Procedure Music Jun 7, 2008
The urgent Pianos movement from Serenada makes an unabashed appearance in the track Main Titles: A Vacation in Iraq, and the melancholy strains of Blue Strings becomes the haunting Bad Feelings, while SOP's Photos contains an ominous alto saxophone melody which comes straight out of Serenada s Improv for Alto Sax (which in turn comes from Elfman s score to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ). But these resurrections of previous material are not lazy in any way: they are an obvious attempt to... (Suite101.com)
Depp's Dark Shadows Filmmaker Buzz Jun 3, 2008
June 2, 2008 - The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory team of director Tim Burton, star Johnny Depp, and screenwriter John August are reportedly looking to re-team for a big screen version of the cult classic TV series Dark Shadows. Director Pete Segal revealed to over the weekend that his screenwriter John August is also busy working on Burton's Dark Shadows. (IGN FilmForce)
I broke a sweat for Wii Fit, but it called me names May 27, 2008
Adding insult to injury, the game alters my Mii to reflect what I supposedly look like in the flesh, expanding his belly until he looks as rotund as that kid who eats the blueberry gum in the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie. Wii Fit's activities are broken down into four exercise groups: yoga, strength training, aerobics and balance games. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Bat man returns May 12, 2008
" Oppel got his book-writing break when he was still almost a kid. At 14, he started writing his first book, Colin's Fantastic Video Adventure. He managed to get a copy to Dahl - the author of many acclaimed children's books including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - who was a friend of a family friend. Dahl liked it, and sent it on to his agent, who got the teenager a book deal. "It's a great story," Oppel says. "I like to tell it on one hand, but on the other I feel a bit guilty telling it... (Globe and Mail)
Dreamers announces remainder of season Apr 17, 2008
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, the musical includes favorites such as The Candy Man and Pure Imagination. It's going to be a great show, said Dan Coran, technical director. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is fun, colorful Apr 10, 2008
Cast members of Stebens Children's Theatre's upcoming presentation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: (front row, from left) Zach Ballmer as Mike Teavee; Clay Penca as Charlie Bucket; (back row) Macke Rodamaker as Veruca Salt; Dan Mark as Willy Wonka; Rex Davenport as Augustus Gloop; and Lindsey Smith as Violet Beauregarde. (MATT FOY/The Globe Gazette) MASON CITY -- Stebens Children s Theatre will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory April 17 through 20 ... Based on the classic children... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ellis brings Wonka to the stage Apr 8, 2008
Willy Wonka is a character in the classic Roald Dahl children s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. He is the founder of the Wonka Candy Company and the inventor of candies such as Wonka Bars and Everlasting Gobstoppers. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
The fright stuff Mar 30, 2008
You find yourself nodding along with the father of Mike Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, who remarks, ruefully: "Kids these days, what with all the technology . . . doesn't seem like they stay kids very long.". And then your child will ask, with perfect seriousness, whether the characters in the animated movie The Incredibles are real people, and you're reminded that children, at least up to the age of six or seven, inhabit an entirely different reality from ours. (The Age)
Mini movie reviews Mar 28, 2008
" A sense of mismatched talent pervades the comedy, directed by David Schwimmer ("Friends") and co-written by Michael Ian Black ("Wet Hot American Summer"). The film contains neither the madcap absurdity of Black, the easy farce of Pegg nor Schwimmer's knack for tender humor. Pegg is Dennis, a slovenly security guard who five years ago made the unfathomable decision to walk out on Libby, his pregnant girlfriend (Thandie Newton). Fast forward five years later and lo and behold, Dennis is... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Could Abigail Breslin Or AnnaSophia Robb Be The Next Dakota Fanning? Mar 25, 2008
For the last several years, Robb has appeared in films like "Bridge to Terabithia" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," often competing for roles with Fanning and other young actresses stuck in her shadow. "Sleepwalking" cast her as a troubled tween on the lam, navigating the demons of her ancestors and the newfound powers of her femininity. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Chicago off to non-traditional start Mar 21, 2008
This year's selection will be "Willy Wonka," an adaptation of the film version of Roald Dahl's book, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." New theatrical adaptation was developed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Show runs July 8-Aug. 17. (Variety)
Candy man builds sweet business Mar 21, 2008
The action is precise and organized, slightly resembling a scene from the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, minus the rushing river of chocolate, Oompa Loompas and fruit-flavored wallpaper. The Willy Wonka - so to speak - of Liberty Distribution's operation is Schweikert, who admits that he likes operating his company under the radar. (AZCentral -- Business)
Also rated: 'Spiderwick Chronicles' Mar 20, 2008
The talented Highmore ('August Rush' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory') takes on the dual role of twins Jared and Simon Grace. Jared is a difficult adolescent angry with his parents' divorce and laying the blame squarely on the shoulders of his wronged mother while Simon is a quiet bookworm with a gentle nature. (iAfrica.com)
A Strange Limbo Mar 9, 2008
"She is much more well adjusted then I was at that age. She has more of a solid foundation and is more together," he says of the young star of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Because of Winn-Dixie.". Charlize Theron handpicked Stahl to play her brother in "Sleepwalking," which she also produced. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Teachers want bullying game pulled from stores Mar 6, 2008
Maybe next they can protest over that devils music called Rock n Roll, or maybe the Remake of Charlie and the Chocolate factory because it's too scary. elliotWed, Mar 5, 08 at 10:50 AMthere no blood only for one class in the scholership edition and its having a laugth andpesting teachers i play bully so i can let my anger out on real life bullys. (Canada.com)
Pies to die for| Mar 2, 2008
Although Bonham Carter had worked with Burton on 'Planet of the Apes' and later 'Big Fish' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', the idea of casting her as Mrs. Lovett brought a unique set of complications, not the least being the perception he was giving her the part because she was his girlfriend. "I was very nervous about it, because its a big role. And it wasnt just me. It was Sondheim who had to okay it," he reflects. (iAfrica.com)
Highmore is AstroBoy Mar 1, 2008
Freddy Highmore, star of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Spiderwick Chronicles, has been picked to voice the title character. Filmmaker David Bowers (Flushed Away) is directing the flick which tells what happens when a scientist's son dies and he secretly creates a robot son, AstroBoy, who becomes the world's greatest superhero. (IGN FilmForce)
In brief: Mike Myers' trailer goes online Feb 29, 2008
Highmore leapt to fame in Finding Neverland opposite Johnny Depp and played the title role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. British censors have taken the unusual step of banning a UK film from being released on DVD because of excessive violence. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Freddie Highmore is Astro Boy Feb 29, 2008
Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) will voice the title role in Imagi's CGI adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy ... Freddie Highmore, the young actor who shot to fame after his breakout role in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has decided to voice the title character in /The Weinstein Company's CGI animated movie ... That movie paired him with Johnny Depp, who later co-starred with Highmore in his breakout role: playing Charlie Bucket in Tim Burton's... (Suite101.com)
On the same frequency Feb 22, 2008
"It's pretty hard to do things like conducting and look like you know what you're doing," says Highmore, star of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. "Even if you're a kid you can't fake it. I like music but I'm not really trained. I had sort of thought I could wave my hands around but I had to be coached by real conductors.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Movie review: ‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ weaves a thrilling tale Feb 21, 2008
Freddie Highmore ( Finding Neverland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ) plays twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace. Jared is angry about his parents separation and having to move with his mother and siblings to an old house his mother inherited in a small rural town. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Goblin Fable, Warts And All, Falls Short Feb 14, 2008
February 14, 2008 -- 'THE Spiderwick Chronicles" is overrun with malicious goblins, a vengeance-minded pig, a fast-moving troll and a giant horned ogre, but the true source of terror is scarier than all of these combined: New York real estate prices. Mary-Louise Parker plays a mom who splits with her husband in New York and is forced to move, with her three kids, to a cheaper house in the suburbs. Distant suburbs. Like maybe Transylvania. Their dilapidated new residence makes the house in... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Highmore's 'Chronicles' Another Big Film Entry Feb 14, 2008
"Spiderwick" is the latest in a string of films that have kept Highmore busy since his critically acclaimed turn as the inspiration for Peter Pan for James M. Barrie (Johnny Depp) in "Finding Neverland." But while "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "August Rush" and a voice role in "The Golden Compass" have further strengthened Highmore's reputation as a diverse performer, the British actor, who turns 16 on Valentine's Day, said that he isn't completely set on making movies for the rest of his... (Click2Houston, TX)
Film review: Reality trumps fantasy in ‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ Feb 13, 2008
Highmore, Johnny Depp s co-star in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Finding Neverland, anchors the movie with two fine performances, injecting Jared and Simon with distinct personalities and idiosyncrasies. Strathairn does quiet melancholy better than just about anyone out there, dominating his own brief scenes as the man whose life s work has opened Pandora s Box. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Fox posts another ratings victory Feb 13, 2008
82m), it rebounded the next night with the preem of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2. 4/7 in 18-49, 6. (Variety)
Spiderwick weaves a wondrous web Feb 13, 2008
Highmore, whose talents have been wasted in tripe like August Rush and the misbegotten Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, finally has a vehicle that deserves him, and he makes each twin Grace brother a separate and fully fleshed-out individual. Parker, Strathairn and Plowright arent just slumming here, and Nolte is eerily perfect as the movies Big Bad. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Is 'Jumper' Worth Jumping to the Theater? Feb 13, 2008
The movie stars Freddie Highmore of "Finding Neverland" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Given Highmore's critical acclaim and box office success, he could be Hollywood's newest golden ticket. On the "He's so dreamy!" front comes Ryan Reynolds in "Definitely, Maybe." Reynolds plays Will Hayes, the father of Maya (Abigail Breslin) and the proprietor of a laundry list of exes. (ABC News)
Grammy Awards Take Sunday Feb 12, 2008
A showing of Johnny Depp starrer Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2. 4) was second for the night on the second-place channel, ABC, with a 2. (TVweek.com)
Fantasy flick go-to kid Freddie Highmore grows into mature roles Feb 12, 2008
Highmore also won a supporter in his co-star Johnny Depp, who would recommend him to Tim Burton to play Willie Wonka's humble heir in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. "There's a purity in Freddie that is astonishing," Depp, who maintains contact via e-mails and texting, raved after they shot Charlie together: "It's mesmerizing. It's like he's incapable of lying, of telling a lie. He's just so pure.". (USA Today)
The Freddie chronicles Feb 11, 2008
This throws off some people, who know they've seen him or heard him before (try Finding Neverland or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The Golden Compass) ... Notable Movies: Finding Neverland, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Arthur nvisibles, August Rush, The Golden Compass. (Winnipeg Sun)
Double Trouble Feb 10, 2008
Even knowing he turns 16 on Valentine's Day, even seeing his gradual progression from the 11-year-old in "Finding Neverland" through "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "August Rush" to his current "The Spiderwick Chronicles," it's still surprising to see the confident young man who strolls in from the "Spiderwick" premiere on the Paramount lot in Hollywood. He's polite, well-spoken and rocking a retro-Herman's Hermits vibe complete with mop top and dark blue turtleneck under an... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What's on TV tonight Feb 9, 2008
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005), 7:30 to 10 p.m., ABC (Channel 7). Three immense talents combined: Tim Burton directed, Johnny Depp starred, Danny Elfman added a great score. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Depp and Burton's dark demon barber Jan 29, 2008
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory may have shown that Burton and Depp can take on twisted song and dance routines, but it is fair to say The Sound of Music would not fit comfortably into their vision of the world. But Sweeney Todd, based on Stephen Sondheim's 1979 musical, is suitably nightmarish for the dark duo. (BBC News)
Day-Lewis is a lock for the best actor Oscar Jan 26, 2008
But he nails the whole thing, from the songs to the characters bloody intensity, and its definitely a step up from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, his last collaboration with director Tim Burton. (The two have now worked together on six films. (MSNBC -- News)
Murder by numbers Jan 19, 2008
They have now worked together six times - on Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, The Corpse Bride and Sweeney Todd. In all that time, they say, they have never had an argument. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Oompa Loompa serenades girl Jan 18, 2008
In order to woo a mystery girl he met, The British singer arranged for a singing orange little person - just like the characters from the book and film 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' - to serenade at her home in North West England ... "He is obsessed with 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and he sent a singing Oompa Loompa to her and her mum's house with a specially composed tune about how much he wanted to go out with her. And it worked! "Craig was waiting down the end of her road in a... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Multiple personalities Jan 18, 2008
He landed on many moviegoers' radar with "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Finding Neverland," and he's never dropped off. Post-Gazette movie editor Barbara Vancheri can be reached at or 412-263-1632. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Depp would play Jacko, if offered Jan 16, 2008
Depp was said to have based his character Willy Wonka in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' on Jackson. Depp told BANG Showbiz, "I have heard that I based Willy Wonka on Michael Jackson before, but no, that was not my plan, I wish I had thought of that though. "But there is still time to play him. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tim Burton to wed Jan 16, 2008
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Sue Kroll Named President, Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures Jan 16, 2008
Other international box office successes under Krolls tenure include Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Constantine, Oceans Twelve, The Polar Express, Troy, The Last Samurai, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions and Clint Eastwoods dual films about the Pacific WarFlags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Screening the eye candy Jan 13, 2008
In an unassuming section of a hotel mini-ballroom, SpectronIQ 3D Inc., which specializes in 3D technology for gaming, had on view a laser TV showing the Tim Burton version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.". The picture was in living color, as they used to say on TV, but this time it rang true. (Los Angeles Times)
Depp cuts a dash at Todd premiere Jan 11, 2008
" Alan Rickman, who plays Todd's nemesis Judge Turpin, was also popular with the fans - and admitted to similar concerns with the singing. "It was less singing and more careering from one note to another," he claimed. Burton said he had always planned to cast actors who could sing, rather than singers who could act. Helena Bonham Carter loved the musical the moment she saw it It is the sixth time the director has collaborated with Depp. Their previous films include Charlie And The Chocolate... (BBC News)
For Depp, there are films and Tim Burton films Jan 10, 2008
Burton, 49, had already directed Depp in Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and animation movie Corpse Bride. I've worked with him six times. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Producers as auteurs Jan 8, 2008
A vet Hollywood lion like Richard Zanuck and director Tim Burton appear to be odd bedfellows, yet Zanuck has backed two of Burton's projects starring Johnny Depp: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is the grandest screen transfer yet of a Stephen Sondheim musical, and cockeyed "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." (And before that, also with Burton, was the fable-like "Big Fish" and the remake of "Planet of the Apes."). Assembling a musical of the range, depth and varying tones of... (Variety)
2007: THE YEAR IN REVIEW Jan 7, 2008
Immaculate Conception School puts on its production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," telling the story of Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and a most amazing candy-making facility. About 40 seventh- and eighth-grade students work with teachers and volunteers to bring the story to life. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Just Asking: Tim Burton Dec 29, 2007
Songs have played a part in some of Mr. Burton's previous films, including "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." For his first full-fledged musical, Mr. Burton worked with lead actors who also lacked experience in the genre, including Helena Bonham Carter, as Mrs. Lovett, and Johnny Depp, who accepted the part of Sweeney Todd after testing his singing abilities in a friend's recording studio. Before the recent opening of "Sweeney Todd," we spoke to Mr. Burton,... (Wall Street Journal)
Sweeney Todd a bloody good time Dec 29, 2007
However, unlike the duos last collaboration 2005s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies that made him famous among younger generations, Sweeney Todd is NOT for the whole family. As stated before, it is rated R for a reason. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
'Sweeney Todd': Johnny Depp and Tim Burton Make a Bloody Good Team Dec 28, 2007
The quirky and eccentric conversation over coffee led to a string of films just as off beat, including Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. After 17 years the pair is now covering new ground with their first movie musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the story of a bitter barber who returns to London after 15 years in prison to seek revenge on the judge who put him in the pen and stole his beautiful bride. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Burton didn't fret about singing Dec 27, 2007
She has worked with Burton in several other films, including "Planet of the Apes" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.". "Sweeney Todd" has Golden Globe nominations for best musical or comedy, best director for Burton, and acting nominations for Depp and Bonham Carter. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Depps Sweeney singing didnt worry Burton Dec 27, 2007
She has worked with Burton in several other films, including Planet of the Apes and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. . (MSNBC -- News)
Sweeney Todd: Horror and Humanity Dec 22, 2007
" Related Articles Hollywood's earnest antiwar films bombed at the box office. But Richard Corliss says this is 2007's funniest smart movie He can. And she did. And they Burton, screenwriter John Logan, the whole cast and crew they've done it. This adaptation of the Hugh Wheeler libretto (from Christopher Bond's play) is both faithful and liberating. The story, of a bitter man in 19th century London who has lost his wife and child and determines to carve out his revenge, has never seemed so... (TIME)
Review: Depp in 'Sweeney Todd' nails revenge, but he can't sing Dec 22, 2007
Not only has he raided box offices around the world with his "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, but his long association with Burton, on "Scissorhands," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and others, offered brand-name synergy. Bonham Carter's voluptuous, sulky allure figured to yield another dividend (she also happens to be the director's girlfriend). (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Sweeney Todd': A dark portrayal of rage spiraling into madness Dec 21, 2007
He was the hurt, misunderstood man-child in "Edward Scissorhands," the cracked visionary in "Ed Wood" and the cold, creepy candy mogul in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," in each case giving form to an emotional equation that had never quite been seen on film before. As Sweeney, he is an avatar of rage. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Together again Dec 18, 2007
Besides Scissorhands and Ed Wood, their previous projects include Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and the animated Corpse Bride (2005). Weve been lucky enough to do things that the studios never want to do, said Burton. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Who is the best celebrity autograph signer? Dec 17, 2007
Depp is " 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' on film, and Johnny and the Signing Factory in person," the magazine said. "Though soft-spoken and laid-back, [] likes to talk to fans and get to know them while signing," New York autograph dealer Anthony Risi explains in the December issue, now on newsstands. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Sweeney Todd' spreads Sondheim Dec 16, 2007
"The movie aims to attract an untested overlap of Sondheim fans, Burton acolytes and Depp lovers. Burton and Depp have collaborated on past hits ("Edward Scissorhands," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"), while Depp has his own legion of supporters from the global success of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.So far -- thanks to Depp, Burton and the promise of blood -- the pic is tracking especially well with young males under 25, hardly the usual demo for Sondheim fans (or for musical... (Variety)
Seeing stars Dec 15, 2007
She has numerous birthday and Christmas cards and letters from all of the stars, including the original dragonfly hair clips worn by "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" star Julia Winter during the movie. "It was shocking and exciting at first," she says on the friendships. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Depp rated best, Ferrell worst for autographs Dec 15, 2007
Depp is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on film, and Johnny and the Signing Factory in person, the magazine said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
The really odd couple: Depp, Burton reunite Dec 14, 2007
Besides Scissorhands and Ed Wood, their previous projects include Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and the animated Corpse Bride (2005). Weve been lucky enough to do things that the studios never want to do, said Burton, with Depp adding: On more than one occasion. (MSNBC -- News)
'Sweeney' showcases artistic mayhem of Depp & Burton Dec 14, 2007
-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) ... Even the actor's horsey teeth and fey vocal manner couldn't keep audiences from buying more than $200 million worth of tickets to see 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. (USA Today -- Life)
