Doctor Parnassus Preview Clip

A first preview clip of the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was shown at the 2009 Cannes Film festival. This footage features a scene with Heath Ledger wearing a mask:

Can you put a price on your dreams?


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnussus - Never Hope To Meet
Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) tells a story to Valentina (Lily Cole).

You may watch more preview clips of the Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus below:


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - A Little Bet
Mr. Nick (Tom Waits) wagers a bet with Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer).


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Please Exit the Imaginarium
Anton (Andrew Garfield) has to expel a very naughty boy.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - The Story Stopped
Mr. Nick (Tom Waits) and Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) talk about the story.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - They Call You Tony
Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) reads Tony's (Heath Ledger) mind.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Probably for You
Tony (Heath Ledger) is a bit confused.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Kiss Me
Tony (Colin Farrell) and Valentina (Lily Cole) float down the river.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Reach for the clouds
Tony (Jude Law) finds himself on a really really tall ladder.


Actually I'm already 16, sweet 16!

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is gonna be a strange movie!
:)

Doctor Parnassus Character Poster

Here below a series of Character posters of the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus:
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I love those character posters of the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus: there is a retro-psychedelic feel to them!
:)

Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Movie Trailer

At long last but not least we may watch the movie trailer of Doctor Parnassus:

I didn't expect such a fantastic movie! I'm amazed by the quality of what we see in this trailer of the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus! I understand now why Director Terry Giliam was pushing so hard for the movie to be produced and can but appreciate his dedication to save the last footage of Heath Ledger.
:)

Doctor Parnassus Movie Poster

An international poster of the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has shown up online:
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If there's anybody who can translate this Korean poster of the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus for us to understand that would be great!

Here's an other mysterious poster of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus:
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New posters of Doctor Parnassus are available:
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The Doctor Parnassus has a hell of a team!
:)

Doctor Parnassus Official Site

An official site has popped up for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Heath Ledger died before all shooting was done: the movie is jeopardized, under the threat of being put aside.

But director Terry Gilliam does not want to give up. So the opening of an official website for the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a good sign. Heath Ledger last role will not be lost.

Some rumors claim that by using a plot trick Johnny Depp may replace Heath Ledger for the last scenes of the movie. An other possibility mentioned by Terry Gilliam would be to use CGI (computers) to recreate an avatar in the image of Heath Ledger.

A picture representing the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus from the official site:

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Let's be confident in Terry Gilliam then: the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus will be released at the end!
:)

Heath Ledger found dead in New York City

One hour ago I was wondering why this blog was suddenly attracting so many people. It's by looking at the referrers that i finaly understood, and not without sadness... One referrer page was talking about Heath Ledger's death!

That's a really sad news: a great actor has left us.

I don't know yet how his death may impact the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. I read that Heath Ledger finished principal photography on this film and was in New York for a short vacation before going back to finish effects shots but don't have confirmation yet.

Fans will be able to see at least one more performance of Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight.

For more information about Heath Ledger's death I recommend you the following article by the Washington Post:
"Heath Ledger Found Dead in NYC"

May Heath Ledger rest in peace.
Our prayers go out to his family, his crew and loved ones.

Update:
Following an autopsy we have more details about the cause of Heath Ledger's death: it was due to an acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamin. (more details here)
A great actor died because he mixxed usual medicines: taken alone they aren't harmful but combined they are really dangerous...
So beware not to reproduce the same mistake: medicine aren't candies, take them with parsimony.
:-[

Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus in 2009

Director Terry Gilliam and screenwriter Charles McKeown who brought us famous movies like 'Brazil' or 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen' are working together again: they are cooperating on The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

Director Terry Gilliam and screenwriter Charles McKeown.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantasy-adventure film. The movie is starring Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, and Heath Ledger in a story about the leader of a traveling theater troupe who, through a deal with the Devil, takes audience members through a magical mirror to explore their imaginations.
Production has already begun and the movie is slated for a release in 2009.


The Imaginarium.

Hope Gilliam and McKeown are going to bring us a movie as great as they used to do!
:)

Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Synopsis

Here below you'll find the synopsis of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
But beware the following synopsis may contain some minor spoilers.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present day.
It tells the story of Dr Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a travelling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Dr Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. Long ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr Nick, in which he won immortality. Many centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his first-born reached its 16th birthday he or she would become the property of Mr Nick. Valentina is now rapidly approaching this 'coming of age' milestone and Dr Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr Nick arrives to collect but, always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls. Enlisting a series of wild, comical and compelling characters in his journey, Dr Parnassus promises his daughter's hand in marriage to the man that helps him win. In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles - and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all...

Sounds promising! I wait for it!
:=)