Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd movie

[ChrisH]

[RedHedd]

I just saw the play here in San Francisco, and it was fanstastic, but seeing as I LOVE Johnny Depp I will HAVE to see the movie too

[ChrisH]

Publicity is gearing up in the US. You lucky people will be able to see it long before me,
doesn't open until January 25 here in the UK.

[anna_66]

The trailer looks great! Although I'm not a musical lover I'll be sure to see this one

Love your wallpapers!

[ChrisH]

Anna, I'm not a big fan of musicals either, nor of gore, *sigh* the sacrifices I make for that man. Seriously, regardless of my fandom, I think it's going to be a memorable movie.

And thanks, happy you like my wallpapers.

[finn's mom]

I am really excited about this movie. I love Tim Burton's films. And, the fact that he's a fan of Johnny Depp's is a big bonus! Helena Bonham Carter is awesome, too.

[lunasmom]

I am SOO excited for this!!

[ChrisH]

A first for you. There was An Evening With Tim Burton event last night at which some clips from Sweeney were shown (excellent reviews ) and a member of the audience recorded one of the songs 'Johanna'. Here for your delectation is JD singing. (You hear the voice of Anthony first)
youtube link - audio only
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Bg7Oj_Kzc

If you want to be able to distinguish who is singing (in other words when Johnny sings ) here are the lyrics.

ANTHONY
I feel you, Johanna,
I feel you.
Do they think that walls can hide you?
Even now I'm at your window.
I am in the dark beside you,
Buried sweetly in your yellow hair,
Johanna...

TODD:
And are you beautiful and pale,
With yellow hair, like her?
I'd want you beautiful and pale,
The way I've dreamed you were,
Johanna...

ANTHONY:
Johanna...

TODD:
And if you're beautiful, what then,
With yellow hair, like wheat?
I think we shall not meet again —
My little dove, my sweet
Johanna. ..

ANTHONY:
I'll steal you,
Johanna. ..

TODD:
Goodbye, Johanna.
You're gone, and yet you're mine.
I'm fine, Johanna,
I'm fine!

ANTHONY:
Johanna...

BEGGAR WOMAN (In a rage, loudly, sings):
Smoke! Smoke!
Sign of the devil! Sign of the devil!
City on fire!
Witch! Witch!
Smell it, sir! An evil smell!
Every night at the vespers bell —
Smoke that comes from the mouth of hell —
City on fire!
City on fire ...
Mischief! Mischief!
Mischief...

TODD:
And if I never hear your voice,
My turtledove, my dear,
I still have reason to rejoice:
The way ahead is clear,
Johanna...

ANTHONY:
I feel you ...

TODD:
And in that darkness when I'm blind
With what I can't forget —

ANTHONY:
Johanna...

TODD:
It's always morning in my mind,
My little lamb, my pet,
JOHANNA...

TODD: ANTHONY:
You stay, Johanna — Johanna ...

TODD:
The way I've dreamed you are.
Oh look, Johanna —
A star!

ANTHONY:
Buried sweetly in your yellow hair . . .

TODD (Tossing the customer's hat down the chute):
A shooting star!

BEGGAR WOMAN (Pointing):
There! There!
Somebody, somebody look up there!
Didn't I tell you? Smell that air!
City on fire!
Quick, sir! Run and tell!
Warn 'em all of the witch's spell!
There it is, there it is, the unholy smell!
Tell it to the BEADLE and the police as well!
Tell 'em! Tell 'em!
Help!!! Fiend!!!
City on fire!!!
City on fire . . .
Mischief. .. Mischief.. . Mischief...
Fiend . . .
Alms .. . alms ...

TODD (Shaving the customer):
And though I'll think of you, I guess,
Until the day I die,
I think I miss you less and less
As every day goes by,
Johanna...

ANTHONY:
Johanna...

TODD (Sadly):
And you'd be beautiful and pale,
And look too much like her.
If only angels could prevail,
We'd be the way we were,
Johanna...

ANTHONY:
I feel you . . .
Johanna...

TODD (Cheerfully, looking up at the sky):
Wake up, Johanna!
Another bright red day!
We learn, Johanna,
To say
Goodbye..

ANTHONY (Disappearing into the distance):
I’ll steal you, Johanna!


btw, the laughter is from the audience, nervous laughter at all the blood and slashing I believe.

p.s. for those who don't know Johanna is Todd's daughter.

[finn's mom]

Oh, thank you for the link. It sounds wonderful. Whoever Anthony is, has a beautiful voice. Johnny sounds awesome, I cannot wait to see this movie!!!! They're all so talented.

[ChrisH]

Anthony is played by Jamie Campbell Bower, and I agree with you, he does have a beautiful voice.

Two more, JD and Helena
part of 'My Friends'
'Epiphany'

[cassiesmom]

Got this via e-mail, thought I'd share ... ends 4 Dec ...
Enter the
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweepstakes

Stephen Sondheim's demon barber is back with a vengeance –
both on stage AND on screen!

The producers of John Doyle's Tony Award-winning musical have teamed together with DreamWorks Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures to bring you a grand prize offer you won't want to miss!

You'll have the chance to win a private screening of the new Tim Burton movie Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street starring Johnny Depp, for you and 50 friends.


To enter, go to
www.sweeneytoddtour.com/contest
for your chance to win!

[cassiesmom]

Best Picture, Best Director Tim Burton, Best Actress Helena Bonham Carter, and Best Actor Johnny Depp!

[Medusa]

I love everything I've seen Johnny Depp in and I can't wait to see this. I'll probably have to go alone, though, since none of my friends are fond of musicals. Can't wait!

[ChrisH]

I'll probably have to go alone, though, since none of my friends are fond of musicals. Can't wait!

Ah, but tell them this is not just any musical, it's like something they've never seen before, nor likely to see again.

Part of report from someone who went to an advance showing last night

"I have never been a movie where the people gave a standing ovation. On Broadway, yes, movie theater, no. New one to me but I guess that says it all."

[ChrisH]

Any Pet Talkers seen it yet? (I've got to wait until January 24 )