News Briefs

- IESB.net offers an interview with the authors of the graphic novel series “Rex Mundi”, which were recently optioned by Johnny Depp’s production company. They talk about their hopes for the film and Johnny’s involvement in the project.

- IESB.net is also running a sweepstakes to win a set of the three “Rex Mundi” graphic novels. The contest ends Oct. 20.

- Cinematical.com (and various other sites) reports rumors that Keith Richards was a bit drunk when he filmed his cameo for POTC3, and that he and Johnny had a great time together on set.

- Dark Horizons reports the same thing, with the added note that Richards’ costume is nearly the same as Jack Sparrows except for a different colored bandana (in case you’re interested… LOL)

- MoviesOnline quotes Mark Zoradi, president of the Disney Motion Pictures Group, as saying: “The third [Pirates of the Caribbean] film will conclude the initial Pirates trilogy, though it is unlikely to be the last Pirates sequel…” leaving open the possibility open for a 4th POTC movie after “At Worlds End”.

- ZeeNews reports Madonna beat Johnny Depp for the top spot on the list of “10 Coolest People of All Time” according to a survey conducted by marketing firm CoolBrandsUK.

- The Signal includes Dead Man on its list of Must-See Westerns of All Time:

“DEAD MAN” (1995) - Johnny Depp looking like Buster Keaton and the
deadliest man in the West? With a score by Niel Young? And a great assist by
Gary Farmer, as the Indian who confuses Depp’s character of William Blake with
the English poet. This may be the MOST eclectic Western ever made. It looks,
rather darkly, at death, philosophy and the uncomfortable myths of the American
frontier. Also, great cameos by Robert Mitchum, Lance Henrikson, and Iggy Pop.
Yes. Iggy Pop in a Western.