Alan Rickman already mentally prepared to play Hookah-Smoking Caterpillar

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Shasta Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:40 PM EST

Sweet, glad to see I wasn't the only one who watched the 80s tv movie version repeatedly growing up! Channing was so creepy! Remember the bleating sheep? Yikes. I am psyched for this new movie. Rickman all the way. (And, Christina, "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" was the BOMB. They should re-run it on Nick at Nite or something).

Lucy Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

Now 'Jam Tomorrow' will be in my head all day. Thanks. My mom recorded that off the tv and my brother and watched it over and over and over.

Doris Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:23 PM EST

Alice is my favorite Disney movie, and I loved Richard Haydn (Max in The Sound of Music) as the voice of the caterpillar. Rickman is an excellent choice to follow in his footsteps.

wildecat Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM EST

That dreamy photo of Alan Rickman was the best part of lunch at my desk! Thank you, Annie, thank you.

mgm Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:02 PM EST

I am freakin' that someone else remembers that movie! My sister and I watched it all the time because my dad recorded it from the tv! We absolutely love it!

dan Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:05 AM EST

Carol Channing's performance in that Alice adaptation is a tour de force. "Jam Tomorrow" is part of my childhood ... it's something that my brother and I sang for kicks and giggles. When I had the good sense to look up that video on YouTube a couple months ago, it only cemented its awesomeness in my memory. Seriously, I don't think Burton could out-crazy Carol (and that is saying something).

Melinda65 Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:02 AM EST

Alan Rickman...sigh. I've seen him in many movies, but for whatever reason, true Rickman love didn't kick in for me until I saw him as Colonel Brandon in Sense and Sensibility. It's hard to watch Harry Potter movies and hate Snape when you're swooning over him. LOL

Anyway, I can't wait for this movie. Except I'm going to have to.

S Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:57 AM EST

I recently bought the 80's TV version on DVD, but I still have the original broadcast taped from the TV on an old VHS. It's so old and barely works but I love watching it on there, mostly because those 80's commericals were awesome! I always loved the young John Stamos. Boom Diddy Aw Dumb, Boom Diddy Aw Dumb!

DawnLD Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:40 AM EST

I also remember the tv adaptation back in the mid-80's. I never could watch those scenes with the Jabberwocky cuz they terrified me! However, casting Rickman as the Caterpillar is a great choice! Though, Sammy Davis Jr. was really good...."You are old Father William, the young man said and your hair has become very white!" lol...

Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:39 AM EST

This made my day! Alan Rickman and Johnny Depp were great in Sweeney Todd so it's exciting to see them together with Burton again. Too bad we have to wait a few years for this...

Dennis N. Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:20 AM EST

I'm most excited about Crispin's involvement. Yes, I'll admit it. I don't know him from his groundbreaking and intellectually stimulating films. Creepy Thin Man. I can't wait to see Creepy Thin Man be the Knave.

Vicky Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:20 AM EST

Alan Rickman as the caterpillar is the definition of perfect casting.

Laura K. Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:18 AM EST

I cannot imagine any more perfect casting. Might actually be worth seeing now.

Mr Kitty's Mom Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:11 AM EST

I have LOVED him since Truly Madly Deeply....**sigh**

orville Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 09:04 AM EST

I always love new Rickman news! This movie sounds too surreal for words--I'm gonna love it.

jackie Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:55 AM EST

omg this is so brillz. i don't think i can wait any longer for this film. can they just start shooting it now? 2010 can't come soon enough!

Rose Tyler Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:43 AM EST

So is it true that this version takes place when Alice is 19 and is not the traditional Alice story we're used to?

burningstar Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:40 AM EST

I cannot imagine a better catepillar! I collect Alan Rickman movies...and I am happy to hear he has signed on!

Christina Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:38 AM EST

I LOVED that tv adaptation! I recently bought it on DVD, and it's just as wacky-amazing as I remember. Jam tomorrow, jam yesterday, but never ever jam today! Of course, I was four when it came out, and I didn't want to watch it because it preempted "Scarecrow and Mrs. King." Nothing gets between me and Bruce Boxleitner...

Cricket Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:33 AM EST

This is one movie I am seriously looking forward to. Rickman, Burton, Depp, Hathaway, Carter...this movie is going to tip the surreal scale and it's going to be phenominal.

Winona Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:20 AM EST

This adaptation is getting awesomely weirder and weirder!!!