JoshuaRed Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 We all knew he deserved it, and voila!! Depp is nominated for best actor!!! Fantastic! Though I fear he doesn't stand a chance against Bill Murray or Ben Kingsley. But as they say..."it's an honor just being nominated". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Yeah..... How cool is this, huh?? Bless his heart!! Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 How cool is that? I'm happy for him. I can't wait to see what Captain Sparrow is like in the second installment! Ooo baby! I'm countin' days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 How cool is that? I'm happy for him. I can't wait to see what Captain Sparrow is like in the second installment! Ooo baby! I'm countin' days! My guess.... pretty much like in the first movie... Only, perhaps a little wiser! He'll make sure he has a licencing deal BEFORE the pic opens! Guess he forgot he was dealing with the ORIGINAL Pirates, oh, uhh... I mean... Disney. Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004   We all knew he deserved it, and voila!! Depp is nominated for best actor!!! Fantastic! Though I fear he doesn't stand a chance against Bill Murray or Ben Kingsley. But as they say..."it's an honor just being nominated". Ben Kingsly already has an Oscar so that may factor in Depp's favor. Bill Murray was very good but he like Johnny has to contend with the fact that the Academy usually doesn't give Oscars for comic performances. It's the Sean Penn type of performance that usually get the naked gold guy. But still to be nominated is great and I wish him the best. Red Maria The Soul of Indecency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaRed Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 That's just it, the fact that the Academy has more or less matured enough to recognize that comic genius is just as valid, and probably more difficult to pull off than dramatic genius. They are showing this very well but including both Murray and Depp. Huzzah! Btw, regarding Disney licensing...there actually wasn't much for POTC. I was kinda disappointed, actually. No action figures, no toys, no shirts, mugs, etc. Pretty much all you can get are the soundtrack, dvd, and movie posters and the PC game. (Which is really just Sea Dogs 2 with a POTC skin) Maybe after the sequel they'll begin a good ol' fashioned marketing blitz. Although, it was kind of like taking the high road to allow the film to stand on it's own merit and not the sale of it's toys unlike the Matrix.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbados Jack Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 A great big piratical WAHOO for a great performance!!!! Barbados Jack **** When daylight fades, Darkness prevails**** ** Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez ** " We sail within a vast sphere, Ever drifting in uncertainty, Driven from end to end" - Pascal- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Btw, regarding Disney licensing...there actually wasn't much for POTC. I was kinda disappointed, actually. No action figures, no toys, no shirts, mugs, etc. Pretty much all you can get are the soundtrack, dvd, and movie posters and the PC game. (Which is really just Sea Dogs 2 with a POTC skin)Maybe after the sequel they'll begin a good ol' fashioned marketing blitz. Although, it was kind of like taking the high road to allow the film to stand on it's own merit and not the sale of it's toys unlike the Matrix.... As I've said before, Disney will not risk a dime these days unless something is a sure thing. And I can tell you... they NEVER expected it to be the hit that it was. Yes, they expected a profit of some sort but never the kind of coin they did get. (Go Gore!!) And yes, already they are on the boards with new merch but, I have to warn you, it will mostly be aimed at youngsters and girlie-girls oohing and awwing over the Sparrow and Will. Sorry..... Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalesOfTheSevenSeas Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Wonderful news... Bess, when you see him again for POTC II, you're to give him a hug and a kiss and tell him that is from all of us wenches!! -Claire "Poison Quill" Warren Pyrate Mum of Tales of the Seven Seas www.talesofthesevenseas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 That's just it, the fact that the Academy has more or less matured enough to recognize that comic genius is just as valid, and probably more difficult to pull off than dramatic genius. They are showing this very well but including both Murray and Depp. Huzzah! Oh! The Academy will nominate an actor or actress for a comedy role but to win an Oscar... Tell me who was the last person to win an Oscar in the Best Actor or Actress catagory for a performance in a comedy can you think of? But if anyone can do the Depp-meister can! :) Red Maria The Soul of Indecency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Oh! The Academy will nominate an actor or actress for a comedy role but to win an Oscar... Tell me who was the last person to win an Oscar in the Best Actor or Actress catagory for a performance in a comedy can you think of? 1966 Lee Marvin Cat Ballou! (and of course, that horse out in the San Fernando Valley!) Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Oh! The Academy will nominate an actor or actress for a comedy role but to win an Oscar... Tell me who was the last person to win an Oscar in the Best Actor or Actress catagory for a performance in a comedy can you think of? 1966 Lee Marvin Cat Ballou! (and of course, that horse out in the San Fernando Valley!) 38 years! I think it's time for another don't you? Time for another drunken sott character to win! If I had a vote it would go to his Depp-ship. :) I am hoping the members of the Academy feel the same. Red Maria The Soul of Indecency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Much as I love 'em I doubt Johnnie will take home the prize. Sean Penn or Bill M***** (I dislike him so much I refuse to say his name) will most likely take it. Although..... a surprise would be REAL nice!! Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellava Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 What a great day for pirates if Johnnie were to plunder the Oscar!! The Gates of Hell are flung open..... from the firey mist steps forth....The Legend.... The woman everyone warned you about.... They didn't exaggerate! ~~SAVE THE ROYALISTE~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Mr. Depp be too well known as Tim Burton's boy and that ain't gonna help his chances - despite the terriffic performance. He's been a fantastic character actor for over 20 years, but the Academy don't usually give Best Actor Oscars to character actors. Politics, mateys; that's what drives the Academy. Sean Penn will win. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Maria Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Mr. Depp be too well known as Tim Burton's boy and that ain't gonna help his chances - despite the terriffic performance. He's been a fantastic character actor for over 20 years, but the Academy don't usually give Best Actor Oscars to character actors.Politics, mateys; that's what drives the Academy. Sean Penn will win. Geoffrey Rush got an Oscar and he's a character actor. Ben Kingsley is a charecter actor and he won an Oscar. Being a character actor doesn't hinder your chances. I've seen many a pretty boy not get one. However furniture chewing can sometimes get you an Oscar! Red Maria The Soul of Indecency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracked Carrie Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Wonderful news... Bess, when you see him again for POTC II, you're to give him a hug and a kiss and tell him that is from all of us wenches!! I'll second that! Hey...even a "6 Degrees of Separation" kiss with Johnny Depp can't be all bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaRed Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 Why the dislike of Bill Murray, Bess? Had a rough personal encounter? Just curious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadrunkenpirate Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 bless Johnny's heart... poor kid's been through a lot, and we'll always love him. excellent man.. best actor i've seen. (i love him) It'll be the rope's end for that one, me bucko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Why the dislike of Bill Murray, Bess? Had a rough personal encounter? Just curious.... Well, lets just say the man has a history of being *not nice, egotistical, mean spirited, nasty, spoiled, self serving and rude* and we'll leave it at that. Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tito Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Btw, regarding Disney licensing...there actually wasn't much for POTC. I was kinda disappointed, actually. No action figures, no toys, no shirts, mugs, etc. Pretty much all you can get are the soundtrack, dvd, and movie posters and the PC game. (Which is really just Sea Dogs 2 with a POTC skin) Yah its a shame Disney didn't put out shirts and stuff. I have a totally kewl POTC shirt that celebrates the ride. I bought it at Disney (of course) back in 97. They should follow their own example of selling stuff for the ride by selling stuff for the movie. WHY DIDN'T McDees have their usual bunch of stuff? They put out all that stuff for Haunted Mansion and that film flopped BIG!! <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>Have Parrot Bay, will travel. WILL SHARE TOO!!!</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLeigh Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I think I'm really inclined to agree with Red Maria. The Academy doesn't really give awards to comedy actors....I guess they enjoy being seen as an award show for "serious" acting etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bess Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Yah its a shame Disney didn't put out shirts and stuff. Actually, my husband found kid-sized POTC T-shirts (with the skull head logo) for our boys, but nothing adult-sized. I think they were even on clearance at one of the Disney Stores that closed here in Minneapolis. It was a fluke, because, as you said, there has never been any marketing. I'd have to say Johnny Depp is a pretty long shot for an Oscar, but getting nominated gives him some added crediblity and probably gives him a better shot at another nomination in the near future. He has such a wonderful resume of characters (Ed Wood is my other favorite) and eventually tenacity and talent get recognized. Well, not always, but sometimes.....We can hope, anyway.... Ladies in Scarlet: Piratical Art and Accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Not to mention that he's just a real nice guy. But then, that counts for little in the business. Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Geoffrey Rush got an Oscar and he's a character actor. Ben Kingsley is a charecter actor and he won an Oscar. Being a character actor doesn't hinder your chances. I've seen many a pretty boy not get one. However furniture chewing can sometimes get you an Oscar! Aye, true that be Red Maria. True it be. Although Ben Kingsley be gettin' the Oscar just fer bein' BEN KINGSLEY. But don't get me wrong, Mr. Kingsley be a wonderful actor. But my understandin' is that Mr. Penn's performance be quite outstandin' - and he also be a hard-workin' actor. And I be glad that Bess's assessment of Mr. Murry be matchin' what I be thinkin' he be like. Unfortunately, like sports figures, some actors don't ken that there be little ones what looks up t'them. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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