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Johnny Depp will exec produce as well as star in another Hunter S. Thompson work -- "The Rum Diary", Hunter S Thompson's novel about boozing and carousing in Puerto Rico in the 1950s. Bruce Robinson, of "Withnail & I," will direct. Also stars Benicio del Toro, Josh Hartnett, Nick Nolte. Can not wait to see this one. imdb

Hunter S Thompson's ashes to launch, courtesy of Johnny Depp. Friends and acquaintances gathered Thursday to discuss the Aug. 20 invitation-only service. The tower will be 12 feet wide at the base and 8 feet wide at the top, where the cannon will be placed to launch HST's ashes. Link

"Me And You And Everyone We Know" is the latest critics' darling. In theaters June 17. Winner of Sundance Jury Prize 2005, Cannes Camera d'Or and more. "Delicate, tender, and yet so daring...the film is going to be the Sideways of this year!" --Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun Times Link

A first look at Guy Ritchie's "Revolver".

More on Richard Linklater's "Fast Food Nation".

The Village Voice has a big Cannes section — J Hoberman thinks Cronenberg's "A History of Violence" should have won.

Tarrantinto, Rodrigeuz, set to "Grind" together.

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