Depp's new Disney projects revealed

Hollywood heart throb, Johnny Depp, has been signed to three new Disney projects on top of his already busy filming schedule.

Variety (the entertainment industry newspaper) revealed last week that Depp will be returning as the obscure yet, lovable Captain Jack Sparrow for a fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

Pirates of the Caribbean producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, will also be working with Depp on a separate project as he produces a new take on the Lone Ranger where Depp will star as the Ranger's sidekick Tonto.

Depp will be collaborating once again with his old friend Tim Burton for an adaptation of the Disney classic, Alice in Wonderland. Depp will star as the Mad Hatter in a film that will be made up of 3D animation and performance capture technology.

Dispatch Online writes: 'The announcements for Ranger, Wonderland and “an additional role” were made before a crowd of roaring fans in Hollywood last week when Depp appeared at the Walt Disney Showcase, a preview of the studio’s productions over the next few years.'

Depp is currently signed up or filming for the likes of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Rum Diary and Sin City 3 (to name but a few), so we can expect to see a lot more of the actor on our screens during the next few years.

Harry Potter Update

As promised, here's an update on the new Harry Potter film, due for release later this year.

A short teaser trailer for the new movie is now available. I'm hoping there's more to come but, for now it will do.

Take a look here:

Young Tom Riddle revealed

We may still be awaiting the official Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince trailer but, the wait is over to find out who is going to play young Voldemort.



Movieweb have revealed that Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, nephew of Ralph Fiennes, has been cast as the unhinged 11-year-old Tom Riddle.

Frank Dillane has also been cast as Riddle, he will be playing the teenage Voldemort and Michael Berendt will play 18-year-old Riddle.

I will keep you posted on any other Potter updates.

Shutter review

Shutter is a great film for fans of horror and for those who loved the likes of The Ring and The Grudge. It's a perfect film for people who like to feel a little bit of fear but, who don't want to be scared out of their wits.

Take a look at my review at MovieRiot and if you haven't seen the trailer, have a look below.

Zombie movie financed by a remortgaged house hits cinemas this week

Glasweigen couple, Kieran Parker and Arabella Croft, who remortgaged their house to make a zombie film will see its release in cinemas across the UK from today.

Outpost is a zombie horror shot partly in Govan and Dumfries and Galloway. The film, which features Ray Stevenson and depicts nazi soldiers coming back from the dead, cost the Scottish couple £870,000 to produce.

Kieren and Arabella have won a Bafta Scotland award for the best first-time producers and the film has already been snapped up by Sony Pictures and has been released on DVD in the US.

The couple are considering a sequel depending on the success of Outpost over the coming weeks.

See the full story at BBC News.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

A brilliant film from the producers of The 40-Year-Old-Virgin and Knocked Up, it's guaranteed to be a hit with fans of American comedies everywhere.

Take a look at my full review of this movie at MovieRiot.


...and if you're still not convinced and haven't yet seen the trailer then take a look below, it's sure to sway your opinion.

Take a trip to Fraggle Rock

Rumour has it that hit kid series, Fraggle Rock, is due to hit the big screen with their first ever movie.

Empire online write: "the Weinstein Company is planning a live-action film for the Fraggles and their friends, with the Jim Henson company also producing"



The movie will see the return of the mischevious and wacky creatures from the 80's as they venture into the human world.

No official announcements have been made about the cast, release date or actual plot line but, I'll keep you posted.