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From Tornoto.com
TIFF Predix #5: The Rum Diary
June 21, 2011 by: Linda Barnard
TIFF Predix #5: The Rum Diary Handout Johnny Depp in a scene from The Rum Diary.
Here’s a rumour well worth starting - could Johnny Depp be here for TIFF in September? Distributor eOne has announced The Rum Diary, based on Hunter S. Thompson’s novel about a freelance reporter (Depp) working for a small-time paper in the Caribbean while leading a dissolute life, will open Oct. 28. That’s just a month-and-change after TIFF 2011, which runs Sept. 8-18. Prime time for a movie to preem here and open wide thereafter. And judging from how poorly the Venice-set The Tourist played out for Depp, chances are Toronto will get dibs on this hot title over the Venice Film Festival, which partly overlaps with TIFF. Amber Heard and Aaron Eckhart also star and Bruce Robinson (Withnail & I) directs. He also wrote the screenplay, which bodes well for the flick. Robinson was nominated for an Oscar for his work writing The Killing Fields in 1984
Cast round up
Cast
Johnny Depp ... Paul Kemp
Amber Heard ... Chenault
Giovanni Ribisi ... Moburg
Aaron Eckhart ... Sanderson
Richard Jenkins ... Lotterman
Amaury Nolasco ... Segurra
Michael Rispoli ... Bob Sala
Bill Smitrovich ... Zimburger
Marshall Bell ... Donavon
Karen Austin ... Mrs. Zimburger
Jason Smith ... Davey
Andy Umberger ... Mr. Green
Julian Holloway ... Wolsey
Karimah Westbrook ... Papa Nebo
Aaron Lustig ... Monk
Jimmy Ortega ... Cop On Fire
Gavin Houston ... Sailor / Aunt Mable
Bruno Irizarry ... Lazar
and release dates:
Country Date USA 2010
UK 24 September 2010
Netherlands 16 December 2010
Norway 26 December 2010
Russia 31 March 2011
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From Slash Film
Early Buzz: The Rum Diary Test Screens in Huntington Beach, CAPosted on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 by Peter Sciretta
Bruce Robinson’s big screen adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s novel The Rum Diary starring Johnny Depp test screened last night in Huntington Beach, California, and a few reviews have appeared online. I have compiled a bunch of early thoughts from around the web, message boards, twitter and other websites. Check them out now, after the jump.
As with any test screening, you should be aware that this version of the film is not final. The film was described as “a work in progress,” although titles and soundtrack were in place. Filmmakers hold test screenings to see how the movie plays for an audience, with the plan to possibly address issues before the theatrical release. The Rum Diary isn’t due out until September (I’m guessing it will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival), and this could be a very early cut. And it should also be noted that the opinions after the jump are not from professional reviewers, but regular audience members who attended the screening. The bottom line is, take this for what it is, an early look at what the film might be.
DharmaBum on ohnnydepp-zone.com: “I got back from the test screening of The Rum Diary two hours ago and the smile hasn’t left my face. Bravo. Unbelievable. I must keep to the code, so I’ll keep my impressions at the 30,000 foot level. The Rum Diary is a achingly lovely elegy to Hunter. Both funnier and more poignant than it has a right to be. Less about any of the silly things you read about the synopsis—drink and drugs and lust—and more about the measure of a man… shedding distractions, finding your voice, taking a stand and fighting the good fight, whether that’s with a pen or, um, other means. This is one brave film. It shies not one bit from showing the ugly underbelly of the American Dream. Yet, in equal measure it’s immensely hopeful, championing, pardon the Aliceism, muchness. It matures Hunter’s themes in all right ways. Johnny gives an absolutely transformative performance.”
Rob over at FilmDrunk: “It’s not Fear and Loathing, but that’s OK. Depp’s rendition of a younger Hunter has all the familiarity we love, but he’s not familiar with the drugs yet, still just a boozehound, forming his greater ideals. His sidekick this time around is an alright dude [Aaron Eckhart as Sanderson, I believe. -Ed.], no Benicio that’s for damn sure. But it’s Giovanni Ribisi who steals the show*. You see in Ribisi’s degenerate, Nazi sympathizing, junkie state, the beginnings of Hunter/Kemp’s drug aspirations. His every line is quotable and his every appearance is like a surprise mugging – but by cuddly unicorns, which turns out alright in the long run. Lastly, Amber Heard is the mermaid of my dreams, but you can tell the upper brass had a field day in the cutting room, leaving all gratuitous nudity on the floor, being one of the only detriments to the film.”
@KitCatFilms on Twitter: “The Rum Diary: The book it was not. But as a film, I actually really loved it. As an adaptation, it was alright. Loved Depp & Ribisi =)” … “it’s not as good as Fear & Loathing - but if you’re a Thompson fan you’ll appreciate what they’ve done :). I liked it” .. “[Depp] really is the closest thing we have to our amazing Hunter S. Thompson :)”
@AmandaLaskin on Twitter: if you are smart and creative go see the rum diary starring johnny depp! it is a piece of art!
Read more: Early Buzz: The Rum Diary Test Screens in Huntington Beach, CA | /Film http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/04/22/early-buzz-the-rum-diary-test-screens-in-huntington-beach-ca/#ixzz0lslLHj9q
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Summer Movie Preview
The Rum Diary (24 September)
Johnny Depp is still working through his Hunter S Thompson obsession, judging by this movie adaptation of the gonzo journalist's early novel. Depp previously played Thompson himself in the muddled movie version of Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. Bruce "Withnail & I" Robinson is directing, and he hasn't made a film for 18 years. Should be interesting...
From Movie Score Magazine
Christopher Young to score ‘The Rum Diary’
9 October 2009 188 views No CommentchrisyoungComposer Christopher Young reunites with director Bruce Robinson to score his upcoming Hunter S. Thompson film, The Rum Diary, starring Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Young wrote one of his most influential scores for Robinson’s 1992 thriller Jennifer 8. Strangely enough, The Rum Diary is Robinson’s first feature film directing gig since Jennifer 8 – after that film he has only written a couple of screenplays and worked a little bit in television. Produced by Dark & Stormy Entertainment and GK Films, The Rum Diary is based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson about an alcoholic and divorced journalist and the time he spends kicking around in Puerto Rico. Supporting cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi and Richard Jenkins.
52-year old Christopher Young has had a prolific and diverse musical output lately: he wrote a typically powerful and exciting horror score for Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell but also scored romantic drama Love Happens, the Charles Darwin biopic Creation and Disney’s romantic comedy When in Rome (due out in January next year). He is also doing the music for Unthinkable, the new thriller from director Gregor Jordan, for whom he previously scored The Informers.
From Bonnie via AnaMaria - some injury make-up in these
From Bonnie via AnaMaria
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View Johnny's surpirse birthday party in San Juan from Benjamin Velez
One more from emma of Johnny leaving in Puerto Rico - June 9
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Johnny Depp departs after performing his last scene in the city for 'Rum Diary' San Juan - June 10
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Emilio Figueroa received Johhny Depp and his friends in the restaurant The Parrot Club, where the actor celebrated his birthday. (Supplied)
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Primera Hora
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milio Figueroa received Johhny Depp and his friends in the restaurant The Parrot Club, where the actor celebrated his birthday.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009Updated 5 hours ago (07:22 PM)
Primera HoraActor Johnny Depp celebrated his 46th birthday last night with several friends and the film crew of the film Rum Diary at the restaurant The Parrot Club in Old San Juan. The actor enjoyed the music and shared with all his colleagues in an event that only invited a handful of people. During the evening, Depp sample dishes from restaurants Dragonfly and The Parrot Club.
The Rum Diary The actor recorded production is fulfilling its eleventh week of filming in Puerto Rico. Yesterday again was recorded in Old San Juan, where the actor was surprised by fans who congratulated him on his birthday.
The Rum Diary is based on the experiences of author Hunter S. Thompson, while he lived in the 1950s on the island Depp embodies the reporter "Paul Kemp." Involved in the film Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins, Michael Rispoli, Amaury Nolasco and Puerto Ricans and Jimmy Navarro, among others.
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From El Nuevo Dia
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The party lasted until 4:00 am yesterdayEmilio Figueroa, owner of the restaurant "The Parrot Club," Johnny Depp congratulated on his birthday.
By María Ivette Vega Calles
The seven hours of filming on Tuesday were not an impediment to big Johnny Depp for celebrating hir birthday. The celebration began before 9:00 pm, after some trials, when a group of pleneros surprised the actor on the set of "The Rum Diary." In an atmosphere full of joy and hugs the production team gave him the first artist to receive cake that night.And the party continued at midnight in the restaurant The Parrot Club, Calle Fortaleza in Old San Juan, with 150 people from the crew, the director Bruce Robinson, and actors Michael Rispoli, Giovanni Ribisi and Amber Heard. Attended as special guest Rene Perez of Calle 13.
Sources of El Nuevo Dia said that Johnny Depp was the soul of the party, and shared and took photos with everyone. The sauce was the genre chosen for the birthday mood, and while many danced, Depp merely give a jump, according to witnesses.
Guests enjoyed a varied menu in restaurants Aguaviva fact, Toro Salao, Dragonfly, and of course, The Parrot Club. It includes Cuban and international cuisine with dishes such as sushi, ribs and Empanadilla, among others. As for the drink, but had a great variety, Depp uncorked his own bottle of red wine, as it is knowledgeable and the wine aficionado.
Entry in the am the actor received the second cake, on this occasion was made in Aguaviva. The party continued until 4:00 a.m. and fortunately all morning as they were filming began yesterday in the afternoon.
Found by emma at El Nuevo Dia
Machine translationThe Rum Diary
Just hours to finish
The production shoot will end tomorrow, the day when Depp birthday
Fans of Depp will tomorrow's last chance to view and take pictures.By María Ivette Vega Calles / mvega@elnuevodia.com
Johnny Depp will have to work tomorrow, on his birthday, because most attempts made by the production team to complete the film "The Rum Diary" before the shooting was extended until that day when the actor met 46 years.
The eleventh week of filming was completed on Friday at the O'Donnell Street Old San Juan, where he was the past five days.
Even to this day not lost on Friday, production began work at 5:00 in the afternoon to take the audio is not affected by the noise from the NPC, held on the premises Capitol. On Saturday the team was free, but returned to work yesterday at Roosevelt Roads. There is now also restored scenes that could not be done two weeks ago due to rain.
Tomorrow is the last day of filming and Old San Juan again serve as a stage.
That is the last chance for fans to view and Depp will take pictures, because it has not yet been confirmed that shot on the island a quarter of "Pirates of the Caribbean."
However, the completion of this film will serve as a small break for many of the local technicians who worked in production, because in a few weeks they have to join the team of "The Losers," which starts filming in mid-July .
If you do not work in this film, which has a bigger budget than The Rum Diary, "it probably will in the Italian series" Angeli e Diamanti "movies or" Run "or" Nightmare Islands ", which are about to begin.
"The Rum Diary" will enter the fourth edition, to reach cinemas in 2010. While Depp will probably take a break with his family at his private island in the Bahamas, where he leads a lifestyle that captures the July edition of the magazine "Vanity Fair".
From Bonnie with a little help from AnaMaria
"Johnny Depp dries off a bit, and affectionately bids the cast and crew of "The Rum Diary" goodbye before disappearing into a SUV in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 5, 2009"
Wallpapers of Johnny Depp as Paul Kemp in the Rum Diary
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