Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

[galactiboy]

Tim Burton used to be one of my favorites... but he's had a few bad movies that make me leary of new films. POTA and Charlie and the Chocolate factory were horrendous; I couldn't finish Charlie, and only sat though POTA because I was at the theater.

But I still come back for more, becuse he does still make some great stuff even with the occassional stinker.

 

[Ultimate Weapon]

Mark my words. Before his career is over. Tim Burton is going to remake "The Wizard of Oz."

Is there anything that Tim Burton isn't going to remake?

 

[siren3-4]

Is there anything that Tim Burton isn't going to remake?

Pokemon the movie ?

 

[Blackhole]

Speaking of the Wizard of Oz, did anyone ever pick up Mcfarlane's Twisted Land of Oz?

 

[foolkiller]

Mark my words. Before his career is over. Tim Burton is going to remake "The Wizard of Oz."

I totally thought that too the other day.

 

[The Mike]

Source: Aaronian Kenrod August 2, 2008

This is Plymouth reports that Walt Disney Pictures' Alice in Wonderland, to be directed by Tim Burton and starring Mia Wasikowska, will film in Plymouth, England for two weeks in September.

The new adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic will combine performance-capture imagery with live-action footage. It is targeted for a March 5, 2010 release.

The site says:

The film's casting agents are coming to the New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on Wednesday August 6 and Thursday August 7, between 10am and 6pm, auditioning for paid extras. There is a minimum age limit of 16.

Ilenka Jelowicki, who has cast for James Bond movie Casino Royale and is company director for Mad Dog, said: "We are looking for people above the age of 16 who have naturally coloured hair.

"We would prefer girls with long hair and men with natural styles. Extras will get to dress up in Victorian period costume, corsets and wigs and will have their make-up done.

It is not known yet where the production will film in the city.

 

[amarcord]

That Mia girllooks exactly as one of my best friends - even thought it was her when I opened this thread
So weird.

Looking forward to see this film and very curious to see the interpretation of Tim Burton.

 

[The Mike]

More 'Mad' Speculation about Johnny Depp in 'Wonderland'
Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2008

If there's one guy who ought to buy stock in rumor mills, it's Johnny Depp. I mean, he's the guy for any movie you can think of, so long as Robert Downey hasn't already been cast. We've dissected the Riddler rumors (which I don't think are true because I have a feeling Christopher Nolan wants a less recognizable villain in the next Batman movie), and there has been a steady stream of talk about Depp playing The Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's upcoming Alice in Wonderland.

That rumor just got a little stronger thanks to Entertainment Weekly. The magazine's online hub says that "a very well placed source" has the scoop: Depp will play The Mad Hatter, we just don't know whether or not he'll be on camera.
"The film will be live action until Alice (played by Mia Wasikowska of HBO's In Treatment) jumps down the rabbit hole and meets the loopy tea party host," reports EW. "The big question is whether Depp himself will don a Hatter outfit, or lend his voice to the computer-generated version."
Well, by the description of the story, he'll be computer animated. Although, for maximum effect, don't you think Depp should be live action? He's probably the best facial actor alive. His expressions are at least 50% of his uniqueness.
Again, as with all other rumors of this kind, your mileage may vary. We said last week it sounds almost too perfect. But he and Burton go back a long way. I'm sure if Depp wants to play the part, he can.

 

[spidermonkey]

I believe that Todd Mcfarlane was going to do his version of The Wizard of Oz based on his toy line Twisted Land of Oz. I have not heard anything about it in a while though.

 

[GrueSam]

Speaking of the Wizard of Oz, did anyone ever pick up Mcfarlane's Twisted Land of Oz?

We've got them.


Don't forget- Nightmare Before Christmas is also Disney and it came out pretty dang perfect!

 

[theokou]

First leaked image of Johnny Depp as Mad Hatter:

(Courtesy of johnny-depp.org:https://johnny-depp.org/admin/pics/madhatter.jpg)

 

[The Mike]

That's about what I expected.

 

[Jen]

I love it! Can't wait to see this.

 

[galactiboy]

Hmmm... uhhh... not really sure what to think about that. Just has a bit of a silly goth look to it, maybe Burton's style is getting stale

 

[The Mike]

Burton has always been Goth. Even his Batman had a touch of the Goth. Its just about what I expected although I expected the Hatter's hair to be Black or White but this falls under that realm.

 

[galactiboy]

Oh I know, but this just seems more commercialized looking than previous work. Its still his "style" but it seems more contrived.

 

[The Mike]

That's the thing. Now Burton has to try hard to be Burtonesque because its expected. This will definitely feel more commercial because he is trying to keep up with the reputation he built for himself.

 

[galactiboy]

Yeah, and I don't know if there is anyway around that or if its just what's going to happen. I love Tim Burton and with the exception of POTA and Chocolate Factory I really dig all of his movies. I really want this to be good, but I'm a bit worried as his remake films have been pretty bad IMO.

 

[Agent0028]

I prefer the cartoon. Tim Burton's stuff scares me.

 

[LChinoz]

Gotta be honest, I'm getting a bit tired of Burton's remakes. I loved Batman and Edward Scissorhands, but his remakes are just goth takes on classics. I really didn't like his Willie Wonka and POTA remakes...didn't compare to the originals IMO. I am all for Tim doing more originals, but his remakes are waring on me. And I love Depp, but he looks just like he does in every other Timmy movie.

I'd love to see Tim Burton's "The Mighty Ducks" though