The Mad Hatter came out to play. . . in Hollywood.

The Hollywood & Highland complex transformed into Wonderland for a few hours Friday night as hundreds of fans gathered in the plaza's courtyard (and alongside the railings of its upper levels) for an "Alice in Wonderland" bazaar that included appearances by the fantastical film's star-studded cast.

"Wonder" friends in the crowd cheered as Tim Burton summoned Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska,Crispin Glover, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Lucas and Michael Sheen on stage to cap off the two-hour event. But the screams became deafening when another character joined the tea party. Sporting his trademark tinted glasses and a scarf, Johnny Depp shuffled onto the stage to greet his loyal subjects. 

And in a matter of seconds, the cast was gone.

"This was amazing," said Corpus, 20, who, along with three friends, scored wristbands to catch a VIP screening of 3-D footage from the film at the adjacent El Capitan Theatre. "I've been out here since noon. To see all these bands . . . and to get these wrist bands. And Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, I mean, they were the reason I took the train from Rosemead. I can't wait to see the film. I've been waiting two long years. It's almost time!"

— Yvonne Villarreal

Photos: (top) Johnny Depp, Matt Lucas, Crispin Glover and Michael Sheen; (middle) Kerli; (bottom) Fans Shane Theis and John Ward came dressed as Alice and the Mad Hatter. Credit: Yvonne Villarreal