whitey bulger is johnny depp.ohnny depp. >> oh. >> jimmy: i slur my words sometimes. >> okay. >> jimmy: i was drinking with hillary. [ laughter ] >> me, too. >> jimmy: sorry. i apologize. johnny depp is whitey bulger. and he's very convincing. and you play whitey bulger's or johnny depp's girlfriend. >> yeah. >> jimmy: yeah, girlfriend, mother of his child. >> yeah. >> jimmy: and you're very, very good. you're fantastic. >> thank you. >> jimmy: i like you. i really like you in the movie. >> thanks, man. >> jimmy: you're fantastic. and you have a boston accent. >> yeah. >> jimmy: which i'm telling you, if you -- do you know anyone from boston? >> yeah, if you mess it up, they -- they might kill ya. >> jimmy: no, yeah. no, no, no, they won't go that far, but they will disown you, they won't talk to you. people in movies try the boston accent and it doesn't work. >> yeah. >> jimmy: if it's not perfect, they go get outta here. that's bad. i mean, that's not even that good. i can't do the boston accent. get outta here.

was a series of relationships that were in existence in the new england jurisdiction before whitey bulgere on the scene. that this was a tradition of law men interacting with gangsters to make criminal cases and that bulger actually inherited this rather than created it himself. and so to me the historical context of the bulger story is essential to understand it. >> just how powerful a crime boss was he? >> he was a very powerful crime boss. he had a few edges in the under world that most people don't have. number one he had a brother who was the president of the massachusetts state senate, maybe the most powerful politician in the state. and he had this unique connection to john connolly and the fbi and the criminal justice system. the fact they enabled him, covered for him, protected him really gave his tremendous power in the underworld. >> it's been reported that bulger himself doesn't want to see this. he didn't want to write with johnny depp. he didn't want to talk to him. no interest. so how did he prepare. >> i understand that he watched surveillance photo. he listened to some au

alliance, the intrigue, this friday johnny depp takes on the persona of the most infamous mobster, whitey bulgergster and his alliance with the federal government. t.j. english goes around bulger the man to look at the culture of collusion that created this king pin. he interviewed former bulger associates, fbi agents, as well as jurors from his trial, and the book is, "where the bodies are buried." joining us here, arthur t.j. english. what do you mean it was bigger than the man? >> well, long before whitey bulger came on the scene as a gangster in boston, this collusion between the criminal justice system and criminals had been ongoing, at least since the mid 1960s when j. edgar hoover created the informant program. bulger's partner had been a top informant long before bulger was. and in the '60s, there was a gangster named joe barboza, who cooperated with the government. he was sort of a precursor to bulger in some ways. he took the stand in a capital murder case and fingered four innocent people for a crime they didn't commit. and the government knew it. it was known all the way up to j. edg

the story of whitey bulger. >> how come known has nailed whitey bulger. >> he seems to be involved in every crime in the city and yet the bureau keeps saying he's clean. >> what's bulger done? >> what's he done? everything. [ laughter ] >> i got to see -- i know the whitey bulger store r story pretty well and watching johnny depp assume this character i'm kind of believing it. >> jack nicholson in that movie was inspired by whitey bulger. this one is an icy sort of ruthless version. >> it is real whitey bulger. -- >> this is the real deal and the fourth time depp has played a mobster in a movie and i think this is going to be the most dangerous and violent. and expect to see. this is basically bulgers years in boston. they stopped when he went on the run. and they duty girlfriend out just to focus on his time in boston. he's in boston. there are accent, dark -- and he could. >> i think it might be a really good movie. let's move to the idea of just block busters. the ones bringing in all the money. obviously wou

whitey bulger is persuaded by the fbi to become an informant and help take down a faction of the irish to take advantage of the alliance and evade law enforcement while becoming one of the most powerful and deadly gangsters in american history. >> don't look to john because he's not going to help you. >> you spilled a secret family recipe today, maybe you spill about me tomorrow. is that something maybe that's a possibility? >> i was just saying. >> you were just saying? just saying gets people sent to allenwood. just saying could get you buried requick. >> wow. >> black mass already gashering oscar buzz with tony hicks of the "san jose mercury news" calling it a riveting character study and might land depp an oscar buzz. al alexander of the patriot longer agrees saying depp finally breaks out of his years long slump to remind us what a fine actor he truly is. this one looks good. >> it does look good. they've earned quite a bit of publicity for it. we'll see how well it does at the box office. that's the news for this half hour. >>> this morning on "world news now," back on the trail.

so there's a little joe perry in "whitey" bulger? >> there is indeed. >> jimmy: speaking of joe perry, you have this album. >> yeah, yeah. >> jimmy: this comes out on friday this comes out? >> the 11th, i think. >> jimmy: this come out on the 11th, this friday. it's called "hollywood vampires." tell us some of the guys that are on this album will you, because it's a pretty unbelievable list. >> it's pretty crazy. it started out with alice cooper came and did a spot in "dark shadows." we played together at the 100 club, he invited me up. afterwards he said, why don't we write some songs? about a month later he shows up in l.a. i had already written a bunch of music. we started recording. then it became this vampire thing. then joe perry came in. and then we had joe walsh come in, we had robby krieger from the doors, paul mccartney, sir paul mccartney came in. >> jimmy: that's pretty good, yeah. that's a good one. [ laughter ] >>. >> it was shocking. >> even you, do you look around and do, how the hell did this happen? i'm playing with

one of boston's most notorious figures mob boss whitey bulger. johnny is drawing rave reviews for his performance. this exclusive look behind the scene is going to show you why. >> that's $20,000 for you to not do the hit. take the money. >> that is johnny, although colored contacts, blonde hair slicked back and a thick south boston accent make him virtually unrecognizable. >> james bulger i was always fascinated by not just where he came from and how he lived, but being able to evade authorities for a good 16, 17 years. >> jimmy's business is jimmy's business. >> benedict cumberbatch plays his brother, a state senator. >> jimmy went this way. billy went this way. billy ends up this highfalutin politician. >> hello awkward family reunion. >> don't you want him to grow up proud. >> dakota johnson plays johnny's devoted wife. in a bizarre real life twist, whitey's whield hood friend grew up to be an fbi agent. >> the success, just getting started. >> and we're going to be with johnny this weekend at the toronto film festival. his wife will also be

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i have to say -- i love this story about james "whitey" bulger. and i've been following this story. gangster, would you say a gangster? i guess you would call him a gangster. >> yeah. in south boston. he was the sort of power in the area. and, you know -- in that field, let's say, gangster, you know -- you know, the common language is really violence. >> jimmy: yeah. >> it's how you hold your -- >> jimmy: very violent guy, disappeared awhile, turned up in an apartment building in santa monica. of all places. >> 16 years, living just free as a bird, walking around santa monica. >> jimmy: your performance in this movie, i know you don't like to watch yourself. have you seen this movie? >> you know what? yeah. i broke my rule. >> jimmy: you did? >> because we -- in venice, we showed the film at the festival there. i told the -- the lights went down. i told the director, who was sitting just to my right, i said, listen, i'm skipping out. i can't do it. and he said, you know, please. please watch the film. so -- okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. sat there. you know. hyperventilating. and watched.

starring johnny mosque as the gangster whitey bulger coming in at number two.isit took the third spot, 11.3 million. rounding out the top-five. there you have it. you have it. did you go to the movie this weekend weekend? not me. >> on his horseback riding. i did see some sports last night. the nfl last night, aaron rodgers threw for two touchdowns and the green bay packers outlasted the seattle seahawks weren't 272 next 17 when within adrs scoring drive and a two-point conversion. seahawks dropped go into for the first time since 2011. dallas cowboys are to know for the first time since 2008. they lost quarterback tony romo with a fractured collar bone. romo was hurt in the third quarter by linebacker jordan hicks when he fell on his left shoulder. romo could be up for eight to 10 weeks. the new york yankees beat the mets 11 to two in the last series when matt harvey left the game in the fifth inning. a three run homer after carlos beltran's go-ahead. cc said that via one for the first time since july 8th. the yankees lead the wild-card and trail toronto by tw

. >>> the ex-girlfriend of mob boss whitey bulger is facing a new charge.vulge details about her relationship with whitey bulger with their 16 years on the run, and she is refusing to testify about anybody who assisted in harboring whitey bulger, and she is already serving a term for helping one of the fbi's most wanted men. >>> thank you, everybody, for watching us. it is a busy day, and cnn continues to be busy with the special coverage of the pope's visit here in the united states, and it continues right after this quick break. r -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> hello, everyone. i'm don lemon and wolf is out. 1:00 p.m. here, and 6 #:00 p.m. in london and 8:00 p.m. in jerusalem, and wherever you are watch around the world, thanks for joining us. of course, here in the united states, it is a day of ceremony and celebration in our nation's capital with pope francis as a guest of honor. right now the pope is a guest at st. matthews cathedral there in washington, d.c. where he

johnny depp playing whitey bulger. >> in this movie called "black mass."cognizable who looks just like whitey bulger who was a boston gangster and fbi informant. it's a movie about him. joel edgedgerton, benedict cumberbatch. scott cooper directed the movie. it has great awards buzz. it's like johnny depp going back to a" donnie brasco." so it's him acting again. >> he's almost unrecognizable. when you glance at him you don't realize. jessica chastain, matt damon. what is that? >> "the martian." it's ridley scott, a space movie, ridley scott directed at "alien." matt may don is an astronaut who gets separated from his team of astronauts and they think he's dead but he's abandoned on a planet. it's a little like "castaway" meets "gravity" but it's based on a book. matt damon is alone for most of it but it's a big budget thrill ride uh-uh. jessica which is a stain, krist kristin wig. >> let's talk music. one direction? are they still around? >> yes, this is on my ipod because i'm a teenage girl. the fact they're without zane, their single out now. >> i don't

going back, he plays whitey bulger one of the most net tore just gangsters in u.s.tory and he was dealing with the fbi, informant for fbi, trying to bring down mafia trying to invade his turf in south boston. it the takes place in the 70's and 80's and the cast is insane. bendik cumberbatch, scott cooper direct the film, you have kevin bacon, you have joel edge areton and really one of the films and also todd from breaking bad do you remember the guy from the train scene, the crazy guy that looked like matt damon. it is one of the films that really is one of those move his that grabs you from the beginning, and, first two thirds are very good but it is not great. that moment there is start of the third act. that is when movie delves into greatness. i gave it four out of the five. that means i definite recommend seeing it. i don't think it is as good as things like departed or good fellas, it doesn't reach that mind blowing level of classic nature but dep performance is so good it is worth seeing just to see it in theaters. four out of five. not mind blowingly great

. >>> in theaters, story of the gangster and fbi informant whitey bulger comes to the big screen in theuch anticipated to talk about film big black mass. >> title is based on the book written by a couple men then reporters for boston globe. when it comes to telling the the story of boston's most infamous crime lord, the table is set. >> it is out of this world. >> reporter: johnny dep is james whitey bulger. >> family secret. >> so come on, you could do it. >> he did a chilling, portrayal of whitey. >> reporter: joel played fbi agent john connolly, film based on a true story, unholy alliance to bring down a common enemy, that being the italian mafia. >> he tried to make a deal that said you help me get,. >> connolly and bulger, childhood friend, a relationship that spiraled way out of control. >> the family secret rest in piece. >> is what gone, gone. >> what makes this story so compelling, intriguing, informative. >> the fabric of the neighborhood is built on loyalty, above all health, so weird, to be truth in our area. >> reporter: in reality, what a scenario it was, bulge's brother b

whitey bulger was the inspiration for the character in the departed and now johnny depp is taking on the lead role. >> liz, happy to report black mask is the first really good movie of the fall. worth seeing for johnny depp's magnetic performance and the acting of everyone else. this is a harsh, tough, violent movie about life on the streets as lived in boston in the 1980s. >> just getting started. >> reporter: johnny depp emerges from a cloud of self- indulgence to take his proper place among the front ranks of american actors by playing whitey bulger in black mask. >> take the money. it's best you're not involved. >> reporter: gone are the eccentric ways that have made him so amusing. makeup. but what i'll long remember is the man's stare. his cold, cold eyes and the brutality displayed here. two relationships lie at the heart of the movie. >> i can help you. >> one is with an fbi agent drawn into his schemes and used by him because whitey got more protection from the bureau than the information he provided was worth. >> joel edger 72 is experienced to join depp in the oscar race.

you mentioned whitey bulger. what was he saying? he was in santa monica and lived like us. >> we didn't have the fear of not going to prison. i look at my smartphone and say it every day. it is better than being in prison. with this b and b experience pre prison prep his bed will be solid on day one. he will have that mattress padded down and the blankets tight over the pillow. >> and he knows how to function with little. jaime, how many criminals have these crime shows caught? they are pretty good, right? >> they saved us from criminals roaming the streets. welcome to owe bough ma you's -- obama's america where you can get off scott free. this guy did it. in the bush era he would be still in new york. he is from ohio and it is boring there so i will give him a pass on the $8.7 million. >> are you saying bore dom is an excuse for embezzling $8 million? >> are you saying it is not? >> maybe it is. >> you just wanted to see if you could. >> i am not sure i am clear. was it really a slam air obama's america. it was a joke that -- >> i

bond that doesn't get broken. >> "black mass" is an unholy alliance between the fbi in james "whitey" bulger, who is the most notorious and mythical crime figure in boston's history. >> how come no one has nailed whitey bluger? >> he seems to be involved in every crime in the city and yet the bureau keeps saying he's clean. >> what's bulger done? >> what's he done? everthing. >> this true life narrative is so compelling, because you have this most notorious crime figure in the city of boston, while his brother, billy bulger, is the president of the state senate and considered to be the most powerful politician in the city of boston. boston is an extremely diverse and complex city. you have the north end, which is all italian-americans. then, of course, you have south boston, which is irish-american. and that's where we set our story. the notion of the bonds of brotherhood and families, extremely important to them, as well as the bonds of loyalty. and loyalty is a theme that kind of courses through the film.

this is not based on whitey bulger, per se. >> right. >> you knew a lot of mobsters in boston. >> i havet it's all the stuffy learned hanging out with these guys and asking questions. what's the best way to not end up in a dumpster chopped up? i learned a lot from hanging out with these guys. it's all in there. >> have they had a chance to look at it and make sure their name is changed? >> yeah. they're pretty happy about that. it's funny, the movie, some of the gangsters didn't make the cut and the ones that didn't make the cut -- >> upset? >> no. they're happy. they can press some of these guys. it's hollywood. you got to do st. they're angry. i didn't do that. that was another guy who whitey yelled at. >> what is the state of the mob in boston right now? >> it's pretty much gone. i mean, there's no like old line labor racketeers. the teamsters and the long shoremen, they don't exist anymore. everybody is a drug dealer now basically. that's the way it's been for a while. >> what a happy ending. >> mob's gone, drugs are in. >> brand new novel this week. howie carr. it's called "killers"

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venice film festival for the premiere of johnny's new film "black mass" playing notorious gangster whitey bulger. he looked so much like the real thing. >>> the coaches on "the voice" are certainly in search for the real thing. things are a little bit different for blake shelton and gwen stefani. they both went through big break-ups, but cameron mathison was told at least they have each other. >> it's supposed to rain today. messing with you and despite divorce from miranda, he's got back-up. you guys supportive of each other. >> we're friends. i haven't met one coach that's been on this show that i'm not, that i wouldn't consider at this point a really good friend. i mean, any of the coaches that i've worked with on this show, i can call at any moment and talk to or, he's right. >> with her summer split from gavin after nearly 13 years, gwen seems happy to be focused on work. >> when you said you couldn't wait to get back to the show, season nine, how did it feel? >> it's so amazing. honestly. i've had so much fun so far and funnest thing i've ever done in my whole life work-wise. >> this group

yet another true story at toronto, this one about mob boss whitey bulger and might get johnny depp hisar. >> johnny depp is out front to win his overdue oscar. most experts pick him to win. >> you know, we'll talk oscar buzz with johnny tonight when we see him at "the black mass" premiere tonight in toronto. >> he looks good. >>> well, from shoe-in to a vegas long shot, a top oddsmaker says paula deen has the worst chance of winning "dancing with the stars," 100-1. but she seems to have beaten the odds. we got the first chance to see paula at work before her first dance tonight. >> and slow, slow, quick, quick, slow. >> we're going to have a full conversation on that floor. >> oh, yes. >> can we talk to you? >> look left. look left. look left. chest up. >> they're calling themselves team butter cup. the secret weapon, ventriloquism. >> you can't move your mouth while it's going on. get those boobs out. they haven't been up for 40 years. >> paula says her memory isn't what it used to be and she's forgetting steps. but she has louie to lean on. he is 25 years younger and rejoining the pr

it just blew up. >> you go to boston or that area everyone knew and knows about whitey bulger, the legendd you know growing up in philly about whitey bull zbher >> i didn't know anything when i was a kid in philly. when we did "mystic river," i knew a guy who told me the story. he was thinking that -- he was basically saying this would make a great movie and started to tell me the story. this was before whitey was found in santa monica. i was kind of familiar with it. and it is a -- it's a great story. one of the thing interesting about it is you see a lot of times the parallels with these gangsters. i've been watching that show about pablo escobar. same kind of robin hood they are giving back to the community and a lot of support amongst the people for these guys a lot of times. >> absolutely. kevin bacon, fascinating. such a great film. "black mass" hits theaters on friday september 18th. coming up next will he break his own guinness world record. stick around to find out how many bats -- we'll see. that's what he's going to do. a chance to break a (music plays) people are both soft and

>>> coming up, whitey bulger riley cooper is not concerned with his lack of production and barwin doesis part to give a local part new life. that story coming up. >>> i'm danny pommells. the eagles offense has lit up the scoreboard but one veteran has been absent. riley cooper has zero catch this is pre-season and played in 16 snaps against the packers. he was practiced today with a groin injury and dealt with a thumb injury but he's not too concerned with his lack of production. >> honestly, i never thought about this until y'all brought it to my attention. it's pre-season, dude. we're 3-0, we're killing people. i mean i've played like two quarter this is whole time. but i'm not worried about it. i will not have any targets this game. i will not play, but i'm superexcited. i'm ready to rock and roll. i'm feeling great. >>> eagles linebacker connor barwin helped cut the ribbon on the park in point breeze. he thread charge to revitalize the park which has basketball courts, gardens and a gaming terrace. don't miss the eagles final pre-season game here on nbc 10 thursday night. it's the

at first i didn't even know it was you playing whitey bulger. it's incredible. ch footage of bulger as i could. ironically there's not a great deal. jimmy bulger had respectfully declined to meet me because he wasn't a big fan of the book or the writers, understandably. what really helps you find that character is when you get into the ring when other actors, so when joe and i were in scenes, he was absolutely john connolly, you know, on the money we pushed me to -- to maintain that whitey or to push whitey up a step. >> thank you. >> you're welcome. >> it seems like you always sort of get lost in your roles. >> yeah. >> do you prefer that? >> well, the last thing i want to look like is myself, you know. i've always felt that it was important to escape. i always figured if i just did the same thing over and over i'd not only bore myself but i would bore the audience, you know. >> when did you get out of alcatraz? >> actually ten years ago. >> well, it's wonderful to have you back in the neighborhood. >> do you guys have a lot of fun on set, too, joel? >> it's kin

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