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Because the other thread is getting a bit long and scattered, I'm posting some of the original posts here that give you all the pertinent info on this Friday's hand and foot print ceremony at Grauman's.

Here is the main link to the thread and pertinent info...it will be added to as it comes in this week.

Click here: - BREAKING NEWS JD puts prints at Grauman's!!


On Sept 11 JDR posted that:

Johnny Depp will be getting his hand and footprints in cement outside of
Grauman's Chinese Theatre at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2005.



Check out this link for general details about the Hand & Footprints that are already at the Graumans Chinese Theatre.

Graumans

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I've just heard...that some famous people are planning to help honor Johnny on his big day.

If anyone plans on going, please post here and I will contact you off board about it............

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On Sept 12 JDR posted that:

There have been flyers made and will be handed out about Johnny's upcoming ceremony....they will be put all over Hollywood Blvd.

More info posted as we get it!!

And this on 9/13/05 at 06:07 AM

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9/13 Here is the info just in to me:



Photos of Johnny will be on the Grauman's site after the ceremony. He should be # 190, we will see soon enough, there are so few stars only about 189 so far who've been asked to do this, so this shows that these plaques are not just given to any performer.

We are checking to see if they will have the live webcam running so stay tuned here at JDR.

Please note that the location where Johnny does his actual foot and hand prints is not the spot of where his plaque will lie. The location for the imprinting is chosen for optimum press accessibility. The actual plaques are moved after the ceremony to their permanent spot. So if you go to the ceremony and come back later it will be in a different space.

The ceremony officially starts at 11:30AM. The stars are there by 11AM to do preparations for the plaque. There is more work involved since they are doing their imprints and not just watching a star be unveiled. Then people will speak as Johnny gets cleaned up.

Celebs friends and executives are usually the ones who speak about the star, 9 times out of 10 the star gives a speech and says a few words about it.


More info as we get it.. The press release will be out this week. Please note that these ceremonies are not wide spread. Most of the time people find out about it when they see it on the news or entertainment shows later the next day.

Hollywood does pass out flyers and invites press but the majority of the on lookers are from the area hotels.

Please do not call WB, Graumans or the Chamber of Commerce to request additional info or confirmation of Johnny. Wait till the press release comes out. If they continue to get calls they will predict a mad house and will see the need to tighten security, then it will be so tight, it could ruin chances for the fans able to attend to get a good look at Johnny.

Again, more info will be coming...so as always keep a sharp eye here at JDR....

Everyone at JDR is so proud that Johnny will be immortalized at Grauman's.........why oh why does the I LOVE LUCY epi where Lucy and Ethel steal John Wayne's foot prints come to mind........LOLOL

Originall posted on 9/14/05 at 05:49 PM

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This is where Johnny's ceremony will take place Friday.



9/14/05 at 05:53 PM

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Right below the original footprint of 1920's silent film star Norma Talmadge, like we said!

Then we had the press release on September 14, 2005 09:21 PM US Eastern Time Zone

Warner Bros. Pictures News:

Johnny Depp to Be Honored with Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
WHAT: JOHNNY DEPP will be immortalized in a Hollywood landmark when
he places his hand and footprints in cement in the forecourt of the world-famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Honorary Mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant will emcee the event.

WHO: JOHNNY DEPP has earned both critical and popular acclaim for
his unique work in a variety of memorable feature films. Tim
Burton's "Corpse Bride" marks Depp's fifth collaboration with
director Tim Burton. Most recently, he collaborated with
Burton on the fantasy adventure "Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory." Based on the beloved Roald Dahl classic, Depp played
eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka.

Recently, Depp received an Academy Award nomination, Golden
Globe nomination, Screen Actor's Guild nomination and BAFTA
nomination for his role as J.M. Barry in Mark Forster's
"Finding Neverland" in which he starred opposite Kate Winslet and Freddie Highmore.

Depp also received an Academy Award nomination, Golden Globe
nomination, BAFTA nomination and a Screen Actor's Guild Award
for Best Actor for his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the
action adventure "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the
Black Pearl." He is currently filming "Pirates of the
Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 3."

Hailed as the "Best Actor" of his generation for his
performance in Mike Newell's "Donnie Brasco" with Al Pacino,
Depp has also starred in Jim Jarmusch's "Dead Man" and in
Jeremy Leven's "Don Juan Demarco" in which he starred as a man
convinced he is the world's greatest lover, opposite legendary
actors Marlon Brando and Faye Dunaway.

It was his compelling performance in the title role of Tim
Burton's "Edward Scissorhands" that established Depp as one of
Hollywood's most sought-after talents and earned him a Best
Actor Golden Globe nomination. Depp reunited with Burton for
the critically acclaimed "Ed Wood" for which his performance
garnered him his third Best Actor Golden Globe nomination.

Depp began his career as a musician, joining a rock group named
"Kids," which eventually took him to Los Angeles. When the
band broke up, he turned to acting and earned his first major
acting job in "Nightmare on Elm Street." He went on to earn
roles in several films including Oliver Stone's Academy
Award-winning "Platoon." Depp then won the role that would
prove to be his breakthrough, as undercover detective Tom
Hanson on the popular Fox television show "21 Jump Street." He
starred on the series for four seasons before segueing to the
big screen in the lead role of John Waters' "Cry Baby."

WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2005
Crew Arrivals: 10:30AM
Ceremony: 11:30AM

WHERE: Grauman's Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood

Your coverage of this event is invited.

Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" has been rated "PG" by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some scary images and action, and brief mild language."

www.corpsebridemovie.com

Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" will be released on Friday, September 16, 2005 in select theatres in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto and in theatres everywhere on Friday, September 23, 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Pics originally posted on







Close to Johnny's plaque is this one, that started it all.



View from across the street where the fans will be