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Here’s a hot rumor for everyone in the Midwest: chicagobusiness.com is reporting that Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and director Michael Mann will attend a special screening of Public Enemies for an invited audience in Chicago on June 18, 2009. The date coincides with the press junket for Public Enemies, so it’s plausible; what is not clear (yet) is whether this is a full-fledged premiere, with a red carpet and a chance for the general public to glimpse the stars arriving, or if only the specially-invited guests will be so fortunate.

Here’s what chicagobusiness.com is saying: “A-list actors Johnny Depp and Christian Bale and Public Enemies director Michael Mann are returning to Chicago next week to headline the premiere of their film about John Dillinger. The hush-hush event, set for June 18 at the AMC River East theater, is by invitation only, and the ticket is a must-have among Chicago’s movie-loving elite. A private party at the River East Art Center follows.” We’ll keep a sharp eye on this developing story–watch the Zone’s News & Views forum for updates. The Zone thanks Emma for sharing the news. –Part-Time Poet