DEEP SEA 3D, narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, opens at IMAX theaters today

Howard Hall’s DEEP SEA 3D opens today at 44 IMAX theaters across North America; as one reviewer notes, “There can’t be a better way to get to know the ocean without getting wet.” Multiple Oscar nominees and FINDING NEVERLAND co-stars Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet narrate the documentary. Thanks to emma and Gilbert’s Girl for posting DEEP SEA 3D news on the News & Views forum and the Porch.

Don’t miss the interview emma posted with Howard and Michelle Hall, DEEP SEA 3D’s director and producer respectively. Michelle Hall expresses thanks to Warner Brothers for “their tremendous confidence and support, they really took on the financial aspect so we didn’t have to go searching for other huge amounts of funding.” Director Howard Hall adds, “Certainly Warner Brothers made the financial budget possible, but also gave us the opportunity to get Danny Elfman to do the music, and without the Warner Brothers affiliation, [. . .] we wouldn’t have had Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet do the narration.” Check the forums for reviews posted by Zoners who have seen DEEP SEA 3D . . . .

Johnny Depp receives a Best Actor nomination for the 2006 Empire Awards!

The nominations for the 2006 Sony Ericsson Empire Awards include a favorite name in the Best Actor race: Johnny Depp is nominated for his innovative performance as Willy Wonka in Tim Burton’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Congratulations, Johnny! Congratulations as well to Kelly Reilly, who received a nomination as Best Newcomer for her performances in MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE; the talented Ms. Reilly also gives a memorable performance in THE LIBERTINE, where she plays the Earl of Rochester’s favorite lady of the evening, Jane. North American moviegoers will finally get a chance to see THE LIBERTINE on March 10th, when it is scheduled to open across the continent.

Winners of the Empire Awards will be announced on March 13th in London. The Zone thanks emma for posting the news; a full list of nominees is on the Zone’s News & Views forum.