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Adding further confirmation to the rumors that Heath Ledger’s last film will be completed by having Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell cover different sections of Ledger’s role, Irish actor Colin Farrell confirmed his participation in Terry Gilliam’s THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS to reporters in Europe today. Promoting his latest release, IN BRUGES, Farrell said, “I will be honoured to be part of that,” in answer to questions about the Gilliam film.

“It makes me feel uncomfortable to think about it too much,” Farrell told reporters. “[I]t’s an incredibly painful honour to have, you know, and an honour I wish wasn’t bestowed, but an honour nonetheless.” The actor has not yet begun filming IMAGINARIUM and could not offer any details about how the script is being reworked to cover Ledger’s absence. Clearly Farrell views the revived project as a tribute to his late colleague. “It’s about getting Heath’s work out there,” he said. “He’s too good for any of his work not to be seen, you know, and I’m really keen and looking forward to doing it and just doing the best job I can do.”

Although no deals have been signed as yet, both Farrell and a spokewoman for Jude Law have made remarks to the press indicating their intent to participate; there has been no comment from Johnny Depp or his press representatives. The Zone thanks Theresa for sharing the interview with Colin Farrell; you can read it in its entirety here: http://tinyurl.com/ywoay3 –Part-Time Poet

Movies starring Johnny Depp scored an even dozen nominations for the 2008 Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET received 8 nominations, while PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END received 4 nods. Only 300, with 10 nominations, and HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, with 9, had higher totals than SWEENEY TODD.

SWEENEY TODD received nominations for Best Horror Film; Best Actor (Johnny Depp); Best Actress (Helena Bonham Carter); Best Supporting Actor (Alan Rickman); Best Director (Tim Burton); Best Writing (John Logan); Best Costume (Colleen Atwood); and Best Makeup (Ivana Primorac). PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END received nominations for Best Fantasy Film; Best Costume (Penny Rose); Best Makeup (Martin Samuel); and Best Special Effects (John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson, John Frazier). Congratulations to all these wonderful artists on their achievements!

We’ll have to wait a while to learn the winners; the 34th Annual Saturn Awards will be presented on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Many thanks to Theresa for breaking the news; you can read more on the News & Views forum. –Part-Time Poet