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Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily Sparks Native American ‘Pan’ Protests

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2014

Rooney Mara may want to reconsider the part of Native American Tiger Lily in the upcoming movie production of “Pan,” in the face of growing protests by Native American groups, angered because the part is going to a white actress. Warner Bros. apparently learned nothing from Disney’s experience, when it was besieged by protests over the “The Lone Ranger.”...

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Tom Hanks ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Hits Latest Trend: Films About Films

Keith GirardJuly 11, 2013

Tom Hanks’s latest film “Saving Mr. Banks,” is featured in a new trailer, but the real star of the picture is Disney’s classic 1964 movie “Mary Poppins.” This is another picture in a recent Hollywood trend of films about the making of films. Has tinseltown become totally infatuated with itself?...

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Critics Crush Johnny Depp’s Lone Ranger, But Public Mostly Likes It

Keith GirardJuly 4, 2013

Johnny Depp, who personally lobbied Disney to make “The Lone Ranger,” could be riding into the sunset if the movie bombs under an avalanche of negative reviews over the holiday weekend. It’s saving grace? Most people who’ve seen it seem to like it....

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Johnny Depp Tonto Protest Yields Disney Peace Offering

Keith GirardJune 1, 2013

Johnny Depp's portrayal of Tonto has drawn protests from Native Americans.Johnny Depp's controversial portrayal of Tonto in the upcoming Disney film "The Lone R...

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Johnny Depp Rides for Justice in New Lone Ranger Trailer (watch!)

Keith GirardDecember 11, 2012

Johnny Depp’s pet project, “The Lone Ranger” is finally taking shape in a new extended trailer. The highly stylized film is packed with plenty of action and witty one-liners. From galloping horses, to a runaway train, Tonto and the masked man ride for justice. Texas ranger John Reid is played by Armie Hammer. The characters also have a more rough-cut Old West feel. Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale and Ruth Wilson also star....

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Johnny Depp Rides as Tonto in First Lone Ranger Trailer (watch!)

Keith GirardOctober 3, 2012

Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger are featured together for the first time in a new trailer from upcoming movie “The Lone Ranger.” The movie is promising lots of action… and humor. The clip also provides fleeting glimpses of co-star Helena Bonham Carter. Also appearing are Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale and Ruth Wilson. The film from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski promises a different take on the masked rider ...

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Johnny Depp Plays Savage Tonto in Lone Ranger (photo)

Keith GirardMarch 8, 2012

Johnny Depp’s controversial film, “The Lone Ranger,” will at least be one thing–highly visual. A new set photo showing Depp as Lone Ranger sidekick, Tonto, suggests a Tim Burtonesque look and feel. Depp, 48, who is known for creating colorful characters like Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Mad Hatter, has done the same with Tonto, who looks totally savage....

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Hollywood Shocker: Johnny Depp Lone Ranger Film Canned

Keith GirardAugust 13, 2011

Johnny Depp won't be riding into the sunset as Tonto, his role in a Disney reboot of "The Lone Ranger" that would have prominently featured the Indian sidekick....

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