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E3 News Flash, WDW Behind the Scenes, Depp in "Shantaram"

5/16/2005

Updated 5:47 pm 16 May

Our spies inside the annual video game developers' conference known as E3 inform us that Captain Jack Sparrow makes an appearance in Disney's upcoming "Kingdom Hearts 2," the sequel to the popular "Kingdom Hearts" released for home gaming systems in 2003.

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The business section of the St Petersburg Times Online takes a brief, rarely-offered look behind the magic of some of Walt Disney World's new attractions, including the "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" at the Disney Studio. Also discussed are the newly-plussed Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom and the upcoming "Expedition Everest" attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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According to author Gregory David Roberts, Johnny Depp will portray him in the film adaptation of his book "Shantaram." The book, an autobiographical work, was released last year. Roberts is currently writing the screenplay for Warner Brothers.

Russell Crowe had been under consideration for the role, but Roberts refused, saying, "There are elements of Johnny's character that are best suited to India. The actor has to love India the way I do--the slightest amount of condescension would kill it."
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