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From The Times Online
Fans flock to CP in hopes of seeing DeppBY LAURI HARVEY KEAGLE
Monday, March 24, 2008CROWN POINT | While most of the Region was still sound asleep in their warm beds, some 75 area residents gathered under a bright moon in 20 degree temperatures early Monday in hopes of doing a little star gazing.
Movie star gazing, that is.
Actor Johnny Depp is playing John Dillinger in the biopic "Public Enemies" filming this week in the outlaw's old haunts in downtown Crown Point.
By 5 a.m., a group of nearly 50 people gathered behind an orange snow fence across the street from the old sheriff's house and Halls of Justice just south of the courthouse square hoping to catch a glimpse of Depp.
Nicole Vega, 15, of Crown Point and her sister Megan, 22, came downtown around 4 a.m.
"It's the most fascinating thing in Crown Point since Dillinger broke out of jail and (Rudolph) Valentino got married at the courthouse," Nicole Vega said.."I just hope I get to see Johnny Depp. Even if I don't, this is still the most exciting thing to happen on my spring break."
While word in and around the set was that filming would be taking place solely indoors, those who braved the chilly early morning temps weren't about to budge. The onlookers saw a lot of trucks and trailers, crews bustling about in and out of the old sheriff's house and the Halls of Justice, some Crown Point police officers and guards from a private security firm.
But no Depp.
A group of 10 people gathered behind the Halls of Justice at 5 a.m. after seeing trailers they thought could possibly be housing Depp or other stars from the movie move into the parking lot at The Super Bowl bowling alley.
Katy Krekel, 20, traveled from Louisville, Ky. with her 13-year-old sister, Anna Krekel Sunday to watch some of the filming. The sisters arrived in Crown Point at 7 p.m. and slept in their car.
"It's Johnny Depp," Katy said. "I've been a fan since I was 5."
The pair traveled to Wisconsin last week to watch some of the filming there and got to see Depp filming a chase scene.
"We saw him drive by in an old car and then they were pulling the car on like a big flat-bed and they were filming that," she said.
Anissa Gray of Crown Point brought her 11-year-old daughter, Marissa Kozlowkski downtown around 5:30 a.m.
"I have an 8-month-old so I figured if I didn't get her up for this, the baby would get me up anyway," Gray said. "I've been in Chicago and New York when they were filming movies and I wanted her to see what it is like."
A group of three Merrillville High School students got to the square around 4:30 a.m. The thespians said they were excited about seeing the movie making process.
Unlike their Crown Point school counterparts, the Merrillville students were not on spring break. They had to report to class at 7:45 a.m.
"We're just waiting for the cameras to swoop in that are worth more than, like, all the money I can ever make," said Alyssa Shirk, 16, of Hobart
Her friend, Patricia Millard, 15, said she admires Depp's acting chops.
"He's a wonderful actor and enhances every film he's in," she said.
Some fans were less interested in the acting or the film making process, like the girls with signs adorned with glitter paint pressed against the snow fence reading "Johnny, hug me please! You're beautiful!" and "I love Johnny."
Still, Crown Point police said there were no problems overnight into Monday morning. Several joked that they were thankful for the overtime pay they were getting working in and around the set, paid for by the movie production company.
"It's good for the city," Crown Point Police Cpl. Larry Gonzalez said. "We had people starting to line up around 12:30, but they've all been fine."
Gonzalez said he got to take a tour of Dillinger's old jail cell in the sheriff's house.
"They've got it all remodeled and really looking nice," he said. "The time and effort they took in cleaning it up is going to benefit the city for years to come.
"We should be thankful for this project."
From THOnline
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Johnny Depp holds court in Darlington
Famed actor films scenes for upcoming movie at Lafayette County Courthouse
By The TH
DARLINGTON, Wis. -- Darlington's historic Lafayette County Courthouse transformed itself "Depp" into the past.Famed actor Johnny Depp was in town as interior courtroom scenes were filmed for the movie "Public Enemies," in which Depp portrays 1930s bank robber John Dillinger. The movie is set for release next year.
At about 10:15 a.m., Depp arrived, chauffeured in a black Cadillac SUV. A hat pulled low over his face, he turned and half-waved, igniting cheers from the more than 200 people assembled in front of the Darlington Municipal Building. He quickly jogged up the courthouse stairs. But fans, hoping for an acknowledgement, however fleeting, got what they came for.
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From the Daily-Chronicle
Johnny Depp set to film in Aurora next month
By Eric Schelkopf - Chronicle News GroupAURORA - The City of Lights should be glowing a little brighter next month when Hollywood star Johnny Depp comes to town.
Depp plays John Dillinger in the movie “Public Enemies.” The movie deals with federal agents trying to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, “Baby Face” Nelson and “Pretty Boy” Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.
The Paramount Theatre will stand in for Chicago's Biograph Theater in the film. Dillinger was killed by federal agents as he stepped out of the Biograph Theater on July 22, 1934. Filming at the theater is slated for April 6 and 7.
“They liked the beauty and historical accuracy of the theater for the time period,” Paramount Executive Director Diana Martinez said. “It is very exciting for the city of Aurora.”
The Paramount Theatre opened Sept. 3, 1931. Designed by nationally renowned theater architects C.W. and George L. Rapp, the theater captures a Venetian setting portrayed in the art deco influence of the 1930s.
Dave Fulton, publicist for “Public Enemies,” said he could not discuss details of the film.
“We have not seen a signed contract (with the Paramount Theatre). We feel it is a little premature to comment on this,” Fulton said.
Fulton also said he could not discuss when Depp would be at the Paramount for filming.
“We are not allowed to talk about specific dates because of security details,” Fulton said.
“Public Enemies” also stars Christian Bale as FBI agent Melvin Purvis. Academy Award-nominated director Michael Mann is helming the film.
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