Pirates of the Caribbean, a film stemmed from a Disney’s theme park attraction, has become one of the biggest media franchises for the studio, expanding into five films with numerous beloved characters, including Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. The character, depicted as a rogue pirate, who is a little drunk all the time, became a fan-favorite for his charismatic and adventurous personality.
A still from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series | Credit: Disney
While he is not usually represented as a hero, as he lacks plenty of conventional heroic traits, the filmmakers did try to develop the character closely in a heroic light in the third installment of the franchise, At World’s End, which remained unseen due to a deleted cut.
Johnny Depp’s Deleted Scene in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Directed by Gore Verbinski, the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise,...
A still from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series | Credit: Disney
While he is not usually represented as a hero, as he lacks plenty of conventional heroic traits, the filmmakers did try to develop the character closely in a heroic light in the third installment of the franchise, At World’s End, which remained unseen due to a deleted cut.
Johnny Depp’s Deleted Scene in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Directed by Gore Verbinski, the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise can easily be called one of the most beloved and successful series of all time. The entire cast is full of massively talented actors, and every single aspect of the series is well thought-out, especially when it comes to the first three films.
Pirates of the Caribbean [Credit: Walt Disney Studios]Having been known as one of the best trilogies out there, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End are certainly regarded as the better parts of the series. This is especially true for the third film, as many fans adore the final sequence of the movie.
With this, many audiences would be surprised to know that when the 2007 film went into production, its script wasn’t even finished.
Two Films in Production at Once
When Disney...
Pirates of the Caribbean [Credit: Walt Disney Studios]Having been known as one of the best trilogies out there, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End are certainly regarded as the better parts of the series. This is especially true for the third film, as many fans adore the final sequence of the movie.
With this, many audiences would be surprised to know that when the 2007 film went into production, its script wasn’t even finished.
Two Films in Production at Once
When Disney...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The thought of a Pirates of the Caribbean film without Johnny Depp isn’t something many fans find comfort in. However, the upcoming film has been leaning mostly towards that very possibility. For all five films so far, the actor has been front and center in each and every one of them. Disney had taken the tough and controversial decision of firing Depp in the course of the defamation trial against Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean | Credit: Walt Disney Pictures
Although a 6th part of the franchise was in the works at that time, the chances seem nonexistent of his return. The film was scrapped altogether. However, it has been picked up once again with many renowned celebrities rumored to be a part of the film. Depp’s name isn’t one of them. That is not to say that he may not return. At least,...
Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean | Credit: Walt Disney Pictures
Although a 6th part of the franchise was in the works at that time, the chances seem nonexistent of his return. The film was scrapped altogether. However, it has been picked up once again with many renowned celebrities rumored to be a part of the film. Depp’s name isn’t one of them. That is not to say that he may not return. At least,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Take a look at the upcoming live-action supernatural comedy feature "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, a sequel to the 1982 film, also directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega, releasing September 26, 2024 in theaters:
"...after being finally let out of the 'Netherworld Waiting Room' having been waiting since 1988, the sinister 'Beetlejuice' (Keaton) is summoned back to Earth by the children of 'Lydia Deetz/Loughty' (Winona Ryder), 'Markus' (Johnny Depp) and 'Barbara Loughty' (Helena Bonham Carter).
“After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return to the small Vermont town of Winter River. Paranormal empath, ‘Lydia Deetz’, begins to see the lecherous demon Beetlejuice, who haunted her as a teenager.
“His plans to finally marry Lydia are given extra urgency when his dead wife comes to life and begins to stalk the ‘Afterlife’ hunting for him. Meanwhile, Lydia’s teenage daughter (Ortega) embarks on a romance with a local teen.
"...after being finally let out of the 'Netherworld Waiting Room' having been waiting since 1988, the sinister 'Beetlejuice' (Keaton) is summoned back to Earth by the children of 'Lydia Deetz/Loughty' (Winona Ryder), 'Markus' (Johnny Depp) and 'Barbara Loughty' (Helena Bonham Carter).
“After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return to the small Vermont town of Winter River. Paranormal empath, ‘Lydia Deetz’, begins to see the lecherous demon Beetlejuice, who haunted her as a teenager.
“His plans to finally marry Lydia are given extra urgency when his dead wife comes to life and begins to stalk the ‘Afterlife’ hunting for him. Meanwhile, Lydia’s teenage daughter (Ortega) embarks on a romance with a local teen.
- 5/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Let’s be real here: Pirates of the Caribbean hasn’t been the same since the original trilogy’s finale. The last two movies were mediocre at best, but we still watched them, and there was only one reason we did — Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow.
But while Disney stubbornly refuses to use that advantage in its quest to revive the franchise, the Pirates producer Jerry Bruckheimer disagrees.
PotC Boss Wants Johnny Depp Back
The notorious and highly controversial Depp vs. Amber trial locked many doors in front of the Pirates’ star’s face despite him winning in the court. Perhaps the toughest blow for the actor was Disney’s decision to boot him from all the franchises he played in, including Fantastic Beasts and Pirates of the Caribbean.
While Disney is hellbent on keeping Johnny Depp away from its movies, the PotC producer Jerry Bruckheimer hates this situation...
But while Disney stubbornly refuses to use that advantage in its quest to revive the franchise, the Pirates producer Jerry Bruckheimer disagrees.
PotC Boss Wants Johnny Depp Back
The notorious and highly controversial Depp vs. Amber trial locked many doors in front of the Pirates’ star’s face despite him winning in the court. Perhaps the toughest blow for the actor was Disney’s decision to boot him from all the franchises he played in, including Fantastic Beasts and Pirates of the Caribbean.
While Disney is hellbent on keeping Johnny Depp away from its movies, the PotC producer Jerry Bruckheimer hates this situation...
- 5/21/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most influential series of the early 2000s, being a series of films that had completely taken over the mainstream media space during its heyday. The series was based on a theme park ride at Disneyland and had a great cast of actors partaking in the franchise.
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney Pictures
Geoffrey Rush essayed the role of Hector Barbossa, the mutinous first mate of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. He was an integral and iconic part of the franchise, so much so that the creators decided they wanted to bring the character back from the dead. However, Geoffrey Rush almost decided not to go with the role due to some commitments he had already made.
Geoffrey Rush wrote a four-page email explaining why he could not take the role
Captain Hector Barbossa Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney...
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney Pictures
Geoffrey Rush essayed the role of Hector Barbossa, the mutinous first mate of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. He was an integral and iconic part of the franchise, so much so that the creators decided they wanted to bring the character back from the dead. However, Geoffrey Rush almost decided not to go with the role due to some commitments he had already made.
Geoffrey Rush wrote a four-page email explaining why he could not take the role
Captain Hector Barbossa Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
When Amber Heard Was All Praises For Johnny Depp (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s very public split will go down in history as one of the biggest controversies in Hollywood. But long before the ugly spat, they were very much in awe of one another, so much so that Amber once called Depp a ‘wonderful person.’ Keep scrolling to know more.
Before Heard, Johnny was in a long-term relationship with Vanessa Paradis. They parted ways after 14 long years. According to reports, Amber and Depp started dating around the end of 2011 or at the start of 2012. They met one another for the first time while filming their movie The Rum Diary. 2014, the couple got engaged, and in 2015, they tied the knot. Amber filed for divorce in 2016, and during the same time, Heard was granted a restraining order against Johnny over accusations of domestic abuse on his part.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s very public split will go down in history as one of the biggest controversies in Hollywood. But long before the ugly spat, they were very much in awe of one another, so much so that Amber once called Depp a ‘wonderful person.’ Keep scrolling to know more.
Before Heard, Johnny was in a long-term relationship with Vanessa Paradis. They parted ways after 14 long years. According to reports, Amber and Depp started dating around the end of 2011 or at the start of 2012. They met one another for the first time while filming their movie The Rum Diary. 2014, the couple got engaged, and in 2015, they tied the knot. Amber filed for divorce in 2016, and during the same time, Heard was granted a restraining order against Johnny over accusations of domestic abuse on his part.
- 5/21/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Before the debut episode of Friends aired on NBC in 1994, director Jimmy Burrows took the cast on a trip to Las Vegas.
"He handed us each a couple hundred bucks and said, ‘Now go into the casino and go gamble because this is the last time you’ll be able to walk into a casino anonymously,’" Jennifer Aniston recalled in a 2019 interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
"And we had no clue what he was talking about. And sure enough, that was the last time we were able [do that].”
Such was the power of network television in the '90s.
Six unknown young actors could transform overnight into a half-dozen A-listers, entirely on the strength of one popular primetime sitcom.
Eventually, those unknowns would become the highest-paid actors in the history of television, pocketing over $1 million per episode.
Years later, along with costar Reese Witherspoon, Aniston would break her own record, earning $2 million...
"He handed us each a couple hundred bucks and said, ‘Now go into the casino and go gamble because this is the last time you’ll be able to walk into a casino anonymously,’" Jennifer Aniston recalled in a 2019 interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
"And we had no clue what he was talking about. And sure enough, that was the last time we were able [do that].”
Such was the power of network television in the '90s.
Six unknown young actors could transform overnight into a half-dozen A-listers, entirely on the strength of one popular primetime sitcom.
Eventually, those unknowns would become the highest-paid actors in the history of television, pocketing over $1 million per episode.
Years later, along with costar Reese Witherspoon, Aniston would break her own record, earning $2 million...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Building upon the existing franchises is never exactly easy. Fans already have expectations based on the previous creator’s vision; there’s already an established tone of voice and setting to defer to; and overall, people don’t take kindly to reboots, remakes, and “new chapters” when it comes to their favorite fictional worlds.
But Pirates of the Caribbean bosses are feeling increasingly optimistic about their idea of rebooting the iconic franchise without its lead star, Johnny Depp.
PotC Producer Reveals Two New Movies
As controversial as the decision to move into the new era of Pirates without Depp has proven to be, Disney doesn’t seem inclined to back down from it. Recently, Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of all the existing PotC movies, sat down with EW to discuss the franchise’s future — and he had some intriguing updates to share.
“[We now have] two different movies. We hope to get them both made,...
But Pirates of the Caribbean bosses are feeling increasingly optimistic about their idea of rebooting the iconic franchise without its lead star, Johnny Depp.
PotC Producer Reveals Two New Movies
As controversial as the decision to move into the new era of Pirates without Depp has proven to be, Disney doesn’t seem inclined to back down from it. Recently, Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of all the existing PotC movies, sat down with EW to discuss the franchise’s future — and he had some intriguing updates to share.
“[We now have] two different movies. We hope to get them both made,...
- 5/21/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Illustrations by Maddie Fischer.For more Cannes 2024 coverage, subscribe to the Weekly Edit newsletter.In a welcome twist, the most pressing questions I heard on my way to Cannes this year didn’t concern the festival lineups but events that seemed to transcend them. In the days leading up to the opening night, Sous les écrans la dèche, a collective of festival workers, announced it would be striking over salary increases and unemployment benefits; as I type, the strikes haven’t materialized, nor has the rumored list of new sexual abuse allegations about men in the French film industry. “Last year, as you know, we had some polemics,” artistic director Thierry Frémaux told the press on the eve of the fest, hinting at the decision to open the 2023 edition with Maïwenn’s Jeanne du Barry, a film that would have been forgotten a lot faster than it was had it...
- 5/21/2024
- MUBI
The 2003 premiere of The Curse of the Black Pearl launched the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, a series of movies that soon became one of the most popular franchises of all time and was a massive success for Disney. The franchise was led by one of the biggest stars of that period, Johnny Depp, whose charismatic appearance as Jack Sparrow became a pillar of pop culture. While we cannot deny that the overall quality of the movies dropped by the time the fifth movie was released, as a whole, it is still one of the most popular franchises of all time. Now, it has been seven years since the last movie in the series, and while we did know that Disney was working on reviving the franchise, we did not know – due to conflicting reports – what they were working on.
In an exclusive talk with Entertainment Weekly, series producer Jerry Bruckheimer...
In an exclusive talk with Entertainment Weekly, series producer Jerry Bruckheimer...
- 5/21/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Winona Ryder has previously expressed her disappointment in not becoming friends with Angelina Jolie on the set of James Mangold’s 1999 drama Girl, Interrupted. It turns out, she’s not the only one who felt the same way.
Angelina Jolie in Girl, Interrupted / Columbia Pictures
Elisabeth Moss, who played Polly ‘Torch’ Clark in the movie, admitted she also had a hard time approaching the Tomb Raider actress. She felt extremely intimidated by Jolie’s presence and her clique.
Elisabeth Moss Shares Experience Filming With Angelina Jolie
During an interview via Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, actress Elisabeth Moss opened up about her time working with Angelina Jolie on Girl, Interrupted. Interestingly, two different camps were formed within the set.
There was the Winona Ryder camp and the Angelina Jolie camp. Off camera, but based on what was on camera, based on the script. I was in the Winona Ryder camp.
Angelina Jolie in Girl, Interrupted / Columbia Pictures
Elisabeth Moss, who played Polly ‘Torch’ Clark in the movie, admitted she also had a hard time approaching the Tomb Raider actress. She felt extremely intimidated by Jolie’s presence and her clique.
Elisabeth Moss Shares Experience Filming With Angelina Jolie
During an interview via Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, actress Elisabeth Moss opened up about her time working with Angelina Jolie on Girl, Interrupted. Interestingly, two different camps were formed within the set.
There was the Winona Ryder camp and the Angelina Jolie camp. Off camera, but based on what was on camera, based on the script. I was in the Winona Ryder camp.
- 5/21/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
While the franchise started losing its appeal as time passed, Disney still found massive success with its Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
Johnny Depp deserves much of the credit for that, but Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence and a series of messy court battles led to Disney scrapping plans for a sixth movie. Depp's Hollywood career was put on hold and the studio went back to the drawing board with the franchise.
It's unclear exactly who is developing the next iteration, though the expectation is that the spotlight will shift to another character in place of the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow.
Talking to Et Online, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer made it clear that, he at least, is willing to bring Depp back into the fold.
"If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp," he said. "He's a great actor and good friend.
Johnny Depp deserves much of the credit for that, but Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence and a series of messy court battles led to Disney scrapping plans for a sixth movie. Depp's Hollywood career was put on hold and the studio went back to the drawing board with the franchise.
It's unclear exactly who is developing the next iteration, though the expectation is that the spotlight will shift to another character in place of the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow.
Talking to Et Online, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer made it clear that, he at least, is willing to bring Depp back into the fold.
"If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp," he said. "He's a great actor and good friend.
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Johnny Depp has acted and aced the many roles he has essayed throughout his career. But Captain Jack Sparrow will remain beloved by his and his fans for the way he molded and shaped it from the ground up. Thus, kickstarting the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, the actor is as much to be credited as the writers and crew for the success of the movies.
Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow (Image: Pirates of the Caribbean | Walt Disney Pictures)
Yet, after his legal battle with Amber Heard and Disney turning back on him, the actor seems to be done with Hollywood. And producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that as much as he would love to have him back, Disney is planning to make two movies with one of them being helmed by Margot Robbie.
Margot Robbie, not Johnny Depp, to Lead the Pirates of The Caribbean Franchise?
Margot Robbie...
Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow (Image: Pirates of the Caribbean | Walt Disney Pictures)
Yet, after his legal battle with Amber Heard and Disney turning back on him, the actor seems to be done with Hollywood. And producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that as much as he would love to have him back, Disney is planning to make two movies with one of them being helmed by Margot Robbie.
Margot Robbie, not Johnny Depp, to Lead the Pirates of The Caribbean Franchise?
Margot Robbie...
- 5/21/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, “Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Jerry Bruckheimer seemingly confirmed a couple of things. Firstly, it sounds like Johnny Depp is not returning for “Pirates of the Caribbean,” even if Bruckheimer wants it. Secondly, it seems Disney may indeed move forward with Margo Robbie’s film as well.
We also learned that Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the last “Pirates of the Caribbean” film in 2017 is writing the reboot. At this point the third act is great but the first and second act need more work.
He told EW, “I think he’s cracked it,” Bruckheimer remarks. “He’s got an amazing third act. We just gotta clean up the first and second and then we’ll get there. But he wrote a great, great third act.”
The script is in play, but does that mean Johnny Depp will return?
Bruckheimer makes it sound unlikely.
We also learned that Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the last “Pirates of the Caribbean” film in 2017 is writing the reboot. At this point the third act is great but the first and second act need more work.
He told EW, “I think he’s cracked it,” Bruckheimer remarks. “He’s got an amazing third act. We just gotta clean up the first and second and then we’ll get there. But he wrote a great, great third act.”
The script is in play, but does that mean Johnny Depp will return?
Bruckheimer makes it sound unlikely.
- 5/20/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
There have been hot and cold reports about the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise over the past few years. Some had a reboot happening with an entirely new cast, others a female-centric film with Margot Robbie. Now, Jerry Bruckheimer is setting the record straight.
“It’s two different movies,” Bruckheimer says. The reboot has Jeff Nathanson doing the script with the Robbie-centric film being written by Christina Hodson, according to Entertainment Weekly, which caught up with the producer. “We hope to get ’em both made, and I think Disney agrees they really want to make the Margot one, too.”
The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin worked on a story for the reboot with original screenwriter Ted Elliot. Mazin told the L.A. Times that their script was very weird and that Disney seemed to like it. But the project stalled because of the strikes last year.
Now,...
“It’s two different movies,” Bruckheimer says. The reboot has Jeff Nathanson doing the script with the Robbie-centric film being written by Christina Hodson, according to Entertainment Weekly, which caught up with the producer. “We hope to get ’em both made, and I think Disney agrees they really want to make the Margot one, too.”
The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin worked on a story for the reboot with original screenwriter Ted Elliot. Mazin told the L.A. Times that their script was very weird and that Disney seemed to like it. But the project stalled because of the strikes last year.
Now,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been seven years since the last “Pirates of the Caribbean” arrived in theaters. And it sure does appear that a new film in the franchise is coming. Actually, there are two films in the works and both might actually get made. Sadly, if you’re a fan of Johnny Depp, then you’re out of luck.
According to a new EW interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the filmmaker talked about the current state of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.
Continue reading ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’: Jerry Bruckheimer Says Reboot & Margot Robbie Spinoff Both Might Get Made at The Playlist.
According to a new EW interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the filmmaker talked about the current state of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.
Continue reading ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’: Jerry Bruckheimer Says Reboot & Margot Robbie Spinoff Both Might Get Made at The Playlist.
- 5/20/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
“Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Jerry Bruckheimer has provided more clarity on the current state of the Disney adventure franchise. He already teased in March that a total reboot was going to be the first “Pirates” movie out of the gate in the future because “it’s easier to put together because you don’t have to wait for certain actors.” This reboot is now confirmed to have writer Jeff Nathanson attached. Bruckheimer announced the news in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Nathanson also wrote the screenplay for the last “Pirates” movie, 2017’s “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which was directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. Rønning and Nathanson, as well as Bruckheimer, have reunited on the new Disney biographical drama “Young Woman and the Sea.”
“He’s cracked it,” Bruckheimer said of Nathanson’s script for the “Pirates” reboot. “He’s got an amazing third act. We just...
Nathanson also wrote the screenplay for the last “Pirates” movie, 2017’s “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which was directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. Rønning and Nathanson, as well as Bruckheimer, have reunited on the new Disney biographical drama “Young Woman and the Sea.”
“He’s cracked it,” Bruckheimer said of Nathanson’s script for the “Pirates” reboot. “He’s got an amazing third act. We just...
- 5/20/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The road to a Pirates of the Caribbean follow-up has been a long and bumpy one. Even before Johnny Depp’s public image troubles with the messy divorce involving him and ex-wife Amber Heard, Disney couldn’t lock down a solid way to continue the franchise with or without the face of the series — Captain Jack Sparrow. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has thrown around a number of concepts, one of them involving Margot Robbie (which received conflicting reports on whether or not Disney passed on it) and one of them involving a new cast of younger actors. Bruckheimer confirmed recently that it will be a full-on reboot.
The elephant in the room will always be if Johnny Depp will make an appearance in some form for the new movies. Jerry Bruckheimer was recently interviewed on the red carpet of his new Disney movie with Daisy Ridley, Young Woman and the Sea,...
The elephant in the room will always be if Johnny Depp will make an appearance in some form for the new movies. Jerry Bruckheimer was recently interviewed on the red carpet of his new Disney movie with Daisy Ridley, Young Woman and the Sea,...
- 5/20/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel franchise, a character he’s been playing since 2011. Still, did you know he got his start in daytime television?
The actor recently took a moment to stand up for the land of soaps (and their performers), during an interview with Variety.
Hollywood Star Chris Hemsworth Stands Up For Soaps
Promoting his latest project, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, he talked to Variety about his respect for the comic book genre.
In fact, he took aim at actors/actresses who “bash” comic book films after being them and related it those same types of actors/actresses who got their start in soaps. Some often get their start in daytime drama, only to turn up there noses to this industry.
Hemsworth tells Variety, “Look, I grew up on a soap opera, and it used to bother me...
The actor recently took a moment to stand up for the land of soaps (and their performers), during an interview with Variety.
Hollywood Star Chris Hemsworth Stands Up For Soaps
Promoting his latest project, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, he talked to Variety about his respect for the comic book genre.
In fact, he took aim at actors/actresses who “bash” comic book films after being them and related it those same types of actors/actresses who got their start in soaps. Some often get their start in daytime drama, only to turn up there noses to this industry.
Hemsworth tells Variety, “Look, I grew up on a soap opera, and it used to bother me...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
When The Curse of the Black Pearl premiered in 2003, the Pirates of the Caribbean immediately became a massive global hit for Disney. Led by the charismatic performances of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, the series became a pillar of pop culture, and while the overall quality of the movies dropped by the time the fifth movie was released, the series is nevertheless a much-beloved franchise. Now, it has been seven years since the last movie in the series, Dead Men Tell No Tales, was released, and while we know that the franchise is not dead, Disney is currently working on rebooting it with a different set of actors.
Of course, Johnny Depp’s personal issues and the highly-publicized trial with Amber Heard saw him being blacklisted for a while, and while his situation has somewhat improved, the actor is still a very controversial name in Hollywood. In light of that,...
Of course, Johnny Depp’s personal issues and the highly-publicized trial with Amber Heard saw him being blacklisted for a while, and while his situation has somewhat improved, the actor is still a very controversial name in Hollywood. In light of that,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
After his famed role as Don Draper on AMC’s critically acclaimed drama series Mad Men, Jon Hamm has experienced a particularly peculiar career transition in recent years. Also known for his work in Sucker Punch & Top Gun: Maverick, the actor, 53, has acted in both highly regarded film and TV roles during his career.
But did you know, nestled within his portfolio of work, there lies a film that has almost slipped through the cracks of cinematic memory?
John Hamm in Stolen | 2 Bridges Productions
In 2009, he took on the role in Stolen, a frequently overlooked chapter of Hamm’s life that true cinephiles may recall. Though the actor’s renowned charm and depth could elevate any role, this murder mystery remarkably stood as an endeavor that slipped past audiences and critics alike.
Reflecting on the Rotten Tomatoes Rating of John Hamm’s Stolen
Jon Hamm may be known for...
But did you know, nestled within his portfolio of work, there lies a film that has almost slipped through the cracks of cinematic memory?
John Hamm in Stolen | 2 Bridges Productions
In 2009, he took on the role in Stolen, a frequently overlooked chapter of Hamm’s life that true cinephiles may recall. Though the actor’s renowned charm and depth could elevate any role, this murder mystery remarkably stood as an endeavor that slipped past audiences and critics alike.
Reflecting on the Rotten Tomatoes Rating of John Hamm’s Stolen
Jon Hamm may be known for...
- 5/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6: Producer Reflects On Johnny Depp’s Potential Return In The Reboot(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Johnny Depp won several hearts for his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But with his court trial against Amber Heard and the domestic abuse allegations made Disney fire him from the franchise. There have been a lot of speculations and gossip around his alleged return in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie. A few days back, Dune 2 star Austin Butler’s name came up, and he is allegedly being considered for the reboot. Amidst it all, the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed speaking to Depp about appearing in the movie.
The actor has appeared in all of the movies in this franchise and has been a central part of it. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood, and the...
Johnny Depp won several hearts for his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But with his court trial against Amber Heard and the domestic abuse allegations made Disney fire him from the franchise. There have been a lot of speculations and gossip around his alleged return in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie. A few days back, Dune 2 star Austin Butler’s name came up, and he is allegedly being considered for the reboot. Amidst it all, the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed speaking to Depp about appearing in the movie.
The actor has appeared in all of the movies in this franchise and has been a central part of it. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood, and the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 discussions are mostly centered around the potential return of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, despite the producer confirming it as a reboot project. Disney dropped Depp from the role after the actor was accused of domestic violence. However, the producer of the films, Jerry Bruckheimer, always supported the actor and advocated for his return to the role. He once again reiterated his wish during a recent interview.
Johnny Depp in a still from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Disney
Bruckheimer shared last year that he would like to potentially bring back Depp to a sequel film in the franchise. In his most recent comments, he shared that he would have the Donnie Brasco actor back if it were up to him.
Pirates Of The Caribbean Producer Wants To Bring Johnny Depp Back
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in a still...
Johnny Depp in a still from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Disney
Bruckheimer shared last year that he would like to potentially bring back Depp to a sequel film in the franchise. In his most recent comments, he shared that he would have the Donnie Brasco actor back if it were up to him.
Pirates Of The Caribbean Producer Wants To Bring Johnny Depp Back
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in a still...
- 5/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Disney is apparently invested in keeping up with one of their most successful franchises, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ with or without Johnny Depp at the helm.
When Disney decided to part ways with Depp at the height of the Amber Heard controversies, Reports soon emerged that they were looking forward to having an all-female led reboot starring ‘Barbie’s’ own Margot Robbie, but the idea didn’t take.
Now there are plans to bring Dune’s ‘Austin Butler’ onboard and fans can’t wait to see it. The downside? We might have to live with having Austin Butler have a pirate accent for the next five years or so.
Disney Courts Austin Butler For A Potential ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
In 2003, Johnny Depp played the rum-loving, always scheming, Captain Jack Sparrow for the first time in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ In 2006, he returned for...
When Disney decided to part ways with Depp at the height of the Amber Heard controversies, Reports soon emerged that they were looking forward to having an all-female led reboot starring ‘Barbie’s’ own Margot Robbie, but the idea didn’t take.
Now there are plans to bring Dune’s ‘Austin Butler’ onboard and fans can’t wait to see it. The downside? We might have to live with having Austin Butler have a pirate accent for the next five years or so.
Disney Courts Austin Butler For A Potential ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
In 2003, Johnny Depp played the rum-loving, always scheming, Captain Jack Sparrow for the first time in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ In 2006, he returned for...
- 5/19/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
The life of Johnny Deep took an unexpected turn when his wife Amber Heard filed for divorce. The trial quickly culminated in a highly publicized divorce that captured global attention. What set it apart was the unprecedented allowance of cameras inside the courtroom, resulting in a surge of media interest, widespread speculations from the public, and passionate social media campaigns.
Actor Johnny Depp testifies during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool via AP)
However, since the air cooled down around the trial and the verdict came in favor of the famous Jack Sparrow actor, fans have been eagerly waiting for updates on his career and personal journey. Luckily for fans, this latest news offers a tantalizing peek into the life of the actor, who was left distraught after the courtroom drama.
Johnny Depp has finally moved on from his past
US Weekly recently...
Actor Johnny Depp testifies during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool via AP)
However, since the air cooled down around the trial and the verdict came in favor of the famous Jack Sparrow actor, fans have been eagerly waiting for updates on his career and personal journey. Luckily for fans, this latest news offers a tantalizing peek into the life of the actor, who was left distraught after the courtroom drama.
Johnny Depp has finally moved on from his past
US Weekly recently...
- 5/19/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
Though Johnny Depp had his own ups and downs throughout his several-decade-long acting career, with most of the biggest problems coming in the actor’s way after a scandalous trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, he’s to this day one of Hollywood’s most lucrative actors.
Having started his path around 40 years ago, Depp could easily be considered the industry’s expert with no real obstacle to ever impede him, yet there’s at least one movie that the actor himself thinks left him totally worn out back in the day.
In 2005, Depp starred in Laurence Dunmore’s directorial debut The Libertine that, based on Stephen Jeffreys’ play of the same name, follows carefree and rakish poet John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester.
As Wilmot sees no harm in drowning his own life in endless amounts of alcohol and one-off sexual encounters with a myriad of women, he yet faces...
Having started his path around 40 years ago, Depp could easily be considered the industry’s expert with no real obstacle to ever impede him, yet there’s at least one movie that the actor himself thinks left him totally worn out back in the day.
In 2005, Depp starred in Laurence Dunmore’s directorial debut The Libertine that, based on Stephen Jeffreys’ play of the same name, follows carefree and rakish poet John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester.
As Wilmot sees no harm in drowning his own life in endless amounts of alcohol and one-off sexual encounters with a myriad of women, he yet faces...
- 5/18/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The Johnny Depp-directed film “Modì,” about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, has secured a distribution deal in Italy, where it will be released by emerging production/distribution player Be Water.
Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post.
“Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and sculptor, who worked mainly in France and became famous for the groundbreaking modern style of his portraits and nudes. Al Pacino plays international art collector Maurice Gangnat. The “Modì” cast also comprises Antonia Desplat, Stephen Graham (“The Irishman”), Bruno Gouery (“The White Lotus”), Ryan McParland (“Halo”), and Sally Phillips (“Bridget Jones” trilogy).
“Modì” takes place in war-torn Paris during World War I over the course of 72 turbulent hours “that will become a turning point in his life, ultimately solidifying his reputation as an artistic legend,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post.
“Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and sculptor, who worked mainly in France and became famous for the groundbreaking modern style of his portraits and nudes. Al Pacino plays international art collector Maurice Gangnat. The “Modì” cast also comprises Antonia Desplat, Stephen Graham (“The Irishman”), Bruno Gouery (“The White Lotus”), Ryan McParland (“Halo”), and Sally Phillips (“Bridget Jones” trilogy).
“Modì” takes place in war-torn Paris during World War I over the course of 72 turbulent hours “that will become a turning point in his life, ultimately solidifying his reputation as an artistic legend,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
- 5/18/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
If you’ve been keeping up with distribution news recently, there’s been one name you’ll have seen pop up again and again: Vertical.
Since the pandemic, the bottom has fallen out of the film business, with more quality indie packages hitting the marketplace than there are distributors willing to take them on. Stepping up, in the years since, to offer many of them a home, is this indie distributor, which appears to be in the midst of its biggest year yet.
Founded in 2012 by Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin, Vertical comes from humble beginnings, according to partner Peter Jarowey, who notes that the team at one point operated out of “a literal broom closet.” Initially working to establish itself as a resource in securing ancillary revenue for indies, the company has of late has become a theatrical player in its own right. Aspiring from the beginning to be a purveyor of “commercial,...
Since the pandemic, the bottom has fallen out of the film business, with more quality indie packages hitting the marketplace than there are distributors willing to take them on. Stepping up, in the years since, to offer many of them a home, is this indie distributor, which appears to be in the midst of its biggest year yet.
Founded in 2012 by Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin, Vertical comes from humble beginnings, according to partner Peter Jarowey, who notes that the team at one point operated out of “a literal broom closet.” Initially working to establish itself as a resource in securing ancillary revenue for indies, the company has of late has become a theatrical player in its own right. Aspiring from the beginning to be a purveyor of “commercial,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Attention: The Following Report Is A Rumor. Please Take The Following Story With A Grain Of Salt.
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been in a bit of a pickle lately. Ever since the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, many hardcore fans had been hoping for some reconciliation between Depp and Disney after the actor was unceremoniously let go following the abuse accusations.
Now it appears the series will continue as a reboot instead of another Jack Sparrow adventure. Another rumor claims that Jack Sparrow might make a cameo in the film, but the focus would be on a new generation. Actress Ayo Edebiri has been reported to be on the list of actors considered for the film. Now, we might have another name attached.
An anonymous source at the DisInsider answered a question regarding the actor’s potential involvement with the upcoming Live-Action Remake of Hercules via their mailbag.
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been in a bit of a pickle lately. Ever since the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, many hardcore fans had been hoping for some reconciliation between Depp and Disney after the actor was unceremoniously let go following the abuse accusations.
Now it appears the series will continue as a reboot instead of another Jack Sparrow adventure. Another rumor claims that Jack Sparrow might make a cameo in the film, but the focus would be on a new generation. Actress Ayo Edebiri has been reported to be on the list of actors considered for the film. Now, we might have another name attached.
An anonymous source at the DisInsider answered a question regarding the actor’s potential involvement with the upcoming Live-Action Remake of Hercules via their mailbag.
- 5/17/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
As VIP visitors walk into the Dior Suite at the Majestic Hotel, they are met with images of the sun and a large lion sculpture made of shells in the lobby. Overlooking the Palais and its magnificent red carpet where the energy is electric this year — such as at the Furiosa world premiere, which received a seven-minute standing ovation — Dior’s beauty suite will be doing makeup for celebrities throughout the festival, getting them glammed up for their daytime photo calls and nighttime premieres.
Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson (the face of the Dior Homme fragrance) have all visited the suite in past years. For the opening ceremony on May 14, Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, French actress and comedian Camille Cottin and French actress Valerie Donzelli were all made up by Dior.
The marriage of fashion and film, especially at festivals like these, is symbiotic.
Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson (the face of the Dior Homme fragrance) have all visited the suite in past years. For the opening ceremony on May 14, Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, French actress and comedian Camille Cottin and French actress Valerie Donzelli were all made up by Dior.
The marriage of fashion and film, especially at festivals like these, is symbiotic.
- 5/16/2024
- by Allyson Portee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Wolf Man remains one of the horror genre's most iconic movie monsters and in 2017, there were plans for him to take centre stage in Universal's ill-fated "Dark Universe."
The idea of an McU-inspired shared world featuring these creatures crumbled when The Mummy bombed, leaving the studio with no other choice than to part ways with Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, and Javier Bardem.
There's been some chatter about Universal attempting to revive its Dark Universe, but filmmaker Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man won't be part of them.
"As an outsider, I would say that The Mummy's Dark Universe, in my humble opinion, felt like it was reactive to what was going on with all the superhero stuff - the MCU and DC universe," producer Ken Kao tells Screen Rant (via FearHQ.com). "And we know there's been a lot of talk about what...
The idea of an McU-inspired shared world featuring these creatures crumbled when The Mummy bombed, leaving the studio with no other choice than to part ways with Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, and Javier Bardem.
There's been some chatter about Universal attempting to revive its Dark Universe, but filmmaker Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man won't be part of them.
"As an outsider, I would say that The Mummy's Dark Universe, in my humble opinion, felt like it was reactive to what was going on with all the superhero stuff - the MCU and DC universe," producer Ken Kao tells Screen Rant (via FearHQ.com). "And we know there's been a lot of talk about what...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Furiosa: A Mad Max Story Receives A Standing Ovation At Cannes 2024. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The buzz for Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth’s post-apocalyptic prequel has made it the star of Cannes 2024. The George Miller directorial is achieving accolades and rave reviews in the French Riviera. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga received a roaring seven-minute standing ovation at the film’s world premiere.
George Miller’s highly acclaimed action franchise had its global premiere on Wednesday night at the Cannes Film Festival with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller and his cast, which included Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, were in attendance, and the film was met with a standing ovation that lasted seven minutes in the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
Warner Bros. will release Furiosa, a movie worth $168 million, in the United States on May 24. This is nine years and one month after the most recent Mad Max: Fury Road movie,...
The buzz for Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth’s post-apocalyptic prequel has made it the star of Cannes 2024. The George Miller directorial is achieving accolades and rave reviews in the French Riviera. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga received a roaring seven-minute standing ovation at the film’s world premiere.
George Miller’s highly acclaimed action franchise had its global premiere on Wednesday night at the Cannes Film Festival with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller and his cast, which included Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, were in attendance, and the film was met with a standing ovation that lasted seven minutes in the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
Warner Bros. will release Furiosa, a movie worth $168 million, in the United States on May 24. This is nine years and one month after the most recent Mad Max: Fury Road movie,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
It has been seven years since the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie starring Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. It is, undoubtedly, one of the biggest franchises that Disney has been trying to reboot the movie series for quite a while.
Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow
In this scenario, reboot means the absence of Depp, and for obvious reasons, it would be hard for anyone to imagine the franchise without Depp leading the film series. However, recent reports suggest that Dune: Part Two star Austin Butler is being eyed to lead the new reboot of the popular movie series.
Austin Butler Is Eyed To Star In the Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot
Austin Butler as Elvis | Source: Elvis (2022)
Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has been in the talks for quite a while, even with speculations of Barbie...
Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow
In this scenario, reboot means the absence of Depp, and for obvious reasons, it would be hard for anyone to imagine the franchise without Depp leading the film series. However, recent reports suggest that Dune: Part Two star Austin Butler is being eyed to lead the new reboot of the popular movie series.
Austin Butler Is Eyed To Star In the Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot
Austin Butler as Elvis | Source: Elvis (2022)
Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has been in the talks for quite a while, even with speculations of Barbie...
- 5/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
In the first scene of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Charlotte (India Amarteifio) sulks in a carriage en route to marry King George. Her brother jokes that she hasn’t moved in six hours.
Charlotte scowls and responds: “The gown sits atop a bespoke underpinning made of whalebone. The problem with whalebone is that it is rather sharp. I am in the height of fashion, so this corset is quite snug. If I move too much, I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments. I am angry and I cannot breathe. Turn this carriage around or I will bounce. I will impale myself on this ridiculous corset and bleed to death.”
This monologue is great for setting up Charlotte’s feistiness. But Charlotte is very misinformed about her own underwear. European women in the 1760s called their structured undergarments “stays” not “corsets.” Stays weren’t made with...
Charlotte scowls and responds: “The gown sits atop a bespoke underpinning made of whalebone. The problem with whalebone is that it is rather sharp. I am in the height of fashion, so this corset is quite snug. If I move too much, I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments. I am angry and I cannot breathe. Turn this carriage around or I will bounce. I will impale myself on this ridiculous corset and bleed to death.”
This monologue is great for setting up Charlotte’s feistiness. But Charlotte is very misinformed about her own underwear. European women in the 1760s called their structured undergarments “stays” not “corsets.” Stays weren’t made with...
- 5/15/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The stormy clouds outside the Palais might have dampened some spirits as the credits rolled on the opening night film of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Or maybe it was the movie itself.
“The Second Act,” Quentin Dupieux’s talky French comedy about the making of the first movie directed by AI, mustered a lukewarm 3.5-minute standing ovation on Tuesday night in Cannes.
Dupieux attedned the premiere along with his French cast of Léa Seydoux, Louis Garrel, Vincent Lindon and Raphaël Quenard. The four actors all politely stood as a camera quickly passed by through the tepid applause.
In the meta film, these French stars play actors making a romantic comedy they know is pointless, as it’s the first movie written and directed by AI. In the opening scenes, we learn that Florence (Seydoux) wants to take things to the next level with David (Garrel), but he is no...
“The Second Act,” Quentin Dupieux’s talky French comedy about the making of the first movie directed by AI, mustered a lukewarm 3.5-minute standing ovation on Tuesday night in Cannes.
Dupieux attedned the premiere along with his French cast of Léa Seydoux, Louis Garrel, Vincent Lindon and Raphaël Quenard. The four actors all politely stood as a camera quickly passed by through the tepid applause.
In the meta film, these French stars play actors making a romantic comedy they know is pointless, as it’s the first movie written and directed by AI. In the opening scenes, we learn that Florence (Seydoux) wants to take things to the next level with David (Garrel), but he is no...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ramin Setoodeh and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Who let the dog out?
The Cannes Film Festival red carpet is notoriously strict about its black-tie dress code (one man in a blue tuxedo who committed the fashion travesty of wearing white socks was almost turned away). But on Tuesday night, France welcomed a national hero to the opening night of the 77th edition — Messi, the four-legged scene-stealer from last year’s Palme d’Or winner “Anatomy of a Fall.”
The canine phenom helped brighten things up even as dark clouds gathered over the Palais des Festivals, site of Cannes’ biggest premieres. Despite the foreboding weather and light drizzle, Lily Gladstone, Greta Gerwig, Omar Sy, Jane Fonda, Juliette Binoche and other stars added some glamour and sparkle to the evening.
Photos: See the best red carpet looks.
But the gloomy skies mirrored the film business’s state of mind as the most famous celebration of cinema begins its 11-day marathon of premieres,...
The Cannes Film Festival red carpet is notoriously strict about its black-tie dress code (one man in a blue tuxedo who committed the fashion travesty of wearing white socks was almost turned away). But on Tuesday night, France welcomed a national hero to the opening night of the 77th edition — Messi, the four-legged scene-stealer from last year’s Palme d’Or winner “Anatomy of a Fall.”
The canine phenom helped brighten things up even as dark clouds gathered over the Palais des Festivals, site of Cannes’ biggest premieres. Despite the foreboding weather and light drizzle, Lily Gladstone, Greta Gerwig, Omar Sy, Jane Fonda, Juliette Binoche and other stars added some glamour and sparkle to the evening.
Photos: See the best red carpet looks.
But the gloomy skies mirrored the film business’s state of mind as the most famous celebration of cinema begins its 11-day marathon of premieres,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Brent Lang and Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
As much of a bummer as it is, Hollywood isn’t exactly about making art; it’s more about making money, with a few notable exceptions. It doesn’t matter how great an idea for a movie or its cast are — when a stakeholder decides you won’t hit the bank, they’ll send you home right away, cutting off the financing at any stage of the project.
Johnny Depp learned it the hard way in 1995, and he was pissed.
Divine Rapture Was Johnny Depp’s Dream Movie
In 1995, director Thom Eberhardt started shooting his next big thing: Divine Rapture. Set and filmed in rural Ireland, American investors didn’t understand this movie, so it had to be done on a small budget — but it had great ambitions and an amazing star-studded cast of Marlon Brando, Debra Winger, and, of course, Johnny Depp.
Divine Rapture followed a peculiar incident in an Irish village.
Johnny Depp learned it the hard way in 1995, and he was pissed.
Divine Rapture Was Johnny Depp’s Dream Movie
In 1995, director Thom Eberhardt started shooting his next big thing: Divine Rapture. Set and filmed in rural Ireland, American investors didn’t understand this movie, so it had to be done on a small budget — but it had great ambitions and an amazing star-studded cast of Marlon Brando, Debra Winger, and, of course, Johnny Depp.
Divine Rapture followed a peculiar incident in an Irish village.
- 5/14/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
For years, fans couldn’t get enough of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies. In fact it was so beloved it became one of Disney’s most profitable franchises. Even up to this moment, there are fans that still hold out hope that the ‘Pirates’ will make a return.
No, not as the completely rebooted movie that’s reportedly in development, but with Johnny Depp back as Captain Jack Sparrow, and if they can manage it, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner. What new mayhem will the duo get into for their next adventures?
While we pray for that, Orlando Bloom has decided to make us a little nostalgic by revealing how Johnny Depp crafted the character Jack Sparrow and got him to be so good fans couldn’t help but fall in love.
Orlando Bloom – Says Johnny Depp Enjoyed Playing Captain Jack Sparrow
What’s it like working with Johnny...
No, not as the completely rebooted movie that’s reportedly in development, but with Johnny Depp back as Captain Jack Sparrow, and if they can manage it, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner. What new mayhem will the duo get into for their next adventures?
While we pray for that, Orlando Bloom has decided to make us a little nostalgic by revealing how Johnny Depp crafted the character Jack Sparrow and got him to be so good fans couldn’t help but fall in love.
Orlando Bloom – Says Johnny Depp Enjoyed Playing Captain Jack Sparrow
What’s it like working with Johnny...
- 5/14/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Keira Knightley was critical about wearing corsets for her role in Pirates of the Caribbean, despite admitting that it was an easy way to slip into the character of a royal woman. She believed that women should have burned these dresses centuries ago. While the actress’s view about the constricting garment remained the same even after all these years, she has come to accept the vitality of the costume for the character.
Pirates of the Caribbean actress Keira Knightley was vocal about her hate for corsets
Knightley was just 18 when she was cast in the role of Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Apart from the challenging costumes, she also revealed that she was forced to do some stunts that she wasn’t trained for in the movie.
Keira Knightley Hated One Thing About Her Pirates Of The Caribbean Role
Keira Knightley...
Pirates of the Caribbean actress Keira Knightley was vocal about her hate for corsets
Knightley was just 18 when she was cast in the role of Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Apart from the challenging costumes, she also revealed that she was forced to do some stunts that she wasn’t trained for in the movie.
Keira Knightley Hated One Thing About Her Pirates Of The Caribbean Role
Keira Knightley...
- 5/13/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Thierry Fremaux skirted politically charged questions and tried to shift the focus back to the films amid an onslaught of questions from global media about looming festival worker strikes and #MeToo rumours on the eve of Cannes’ kickoff on Monday afternoon.
“Before, we only talked about cinema. Our biggest concern was the films – will they be loved or will they be hated?” Cannes’ general delegate recalled.
While he hinted at the backlash over the selection of Maiwenn’s Jeanne Du Barry starring Johnny Depp to open last year’s festival – “Last year it’s no secret there were controversies” – he explained that this year,...
“Before, we only talked about cinema. Our biggest concern was the films – will they be loved or will they be hated?” Cannes’ general delegate recalled.
While he hinted at the backlash over the selection of Maiwenn’s Jeanne Du Barry starring Johnny Depp to open last year’s festival – “Last year it’s no secret there were controversies” – he explained that this year,...
- 5/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
Thierry Fremaux addressed France’s #MeToo reckoning during a press conference on the eve of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Following rumors that the French outlet Mediapart is putting together a bombshell report to publish during Cannes with several new #MeToo allegations, there has been much speculation regarding how it will impact the festival.
Alluding to the massive backlash last year over the selection of Maiwenn’s Johnny Depp movie “Jeanne du Barry” on opening night, Fremaux suggested he and Cannes president Iris Knobloch ensured the 77th edition wouldn’t include any obvious red flags, and said the ongoing “polemics” had nothing to do with the festival.
“Last year, as you know, we had a few polemics, and we realized it, and so this year we decided to host a festival without polemics to make sure that the main interest for us all to be here is cinema,” Fremaux said.
Following rumors that the French outlet Mediapart is putting together a bombshell report to publish during Cannes with several new #MeToo allegations, there has been much speculation regarding how it will impact the festival.
Alluding to the massive backlash last year over the selection of Maiwenn’s Johnny Depp movie “Jeanne du Barry” on opening night, Fremaux suggested he and Cannes president Iris Knobloch ensured the 77th edition wouldn’t include any obvious red flags, and said the ongoing “polemics” had nothing to do with the festival.
“Last year, as you know, we had a few polemics, and we realized it, and so this year we decided to host a festival without polemics to make sure that the main interest for us all to be here is cinema,” Fremaux said.
- 5/13/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Barbie star and the the internet’s darling, Ryan Gosling, along with his arch-nemesis of the box office, Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt, joined forces to bring a new flavor to the theaters recently with their latest flick The Fall Guy. Yet, to everyone’s disappointment, the audience failed to embrace it. Despite its ingenuity, the film fell short and is now aiming to end its theatrical run, barely scraping above its production costs.
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
This setback left Gosling disheartened once more, reminiscent of the time when The Nice Guys took a similar plunge eight years ago. Seems like audiences just don’t appreciate good cinema anymore!
The Fall Guy Box Office Collections Are Criminally Low!
In early May, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt hand in hand brought a breath of fresh air to cinemas with their latest movie, The Fall Guy.
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
This setback left Gosling disheartened once more, reminiscent of the time when The Nice Guys took a similar plunge eight years ago. Seems like audiences just don’t appreciate good cinema anymore!
The Fall Guy Box Office Collections Are Criminally Low!
In early May, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt hand in hand brought a breath of fresh air to cinemas with their latest movie, The Fall Guy.
- 5/12/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The Fall Guy writer Drew Pearce has addressed the controversy surrounding the joke about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the action comedy film. Released earlier this month, the film has been receiving backlash for featuring a joke referring to the alleged alterations between the ex-couple, highlighted during the 2022 civil defamation trial.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in The Rum Diary | Credit: FilmDistrict
However, despite the criticism surrounding the joke, Pearce has argued that the dialogue underscores Hannah Waddingham’s character, Gail, in the story, claiming that she is meant to say such things as she is depicted as anything but a decent human being.
Drew Pearce Argues in Favor of the Controversial Joke in The Fall Guy
In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, The Fall Guy writer Drew Pearce argued against the backlash surrounding the distasteful joke, while referring to the context of who is saying the joke in the movie.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in The Rum Diary | Credit: FilmDistrict
However, despite the criticism surrounding the joke, Pearce has argued that the dialogue underscores Hannah Waddingham’s character, Gail, in the story, claiming that she is meant to say such things as she is depicted as anything but a decent human being.
Drew Pearce Argues in Favor of the Controversial Joke in The Fall Guy
In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, The Fall Guy writer Drew Pearce argued against the backlash surrounding the distasteful joke, while referring to the context of who is saying the joke in the movie.
- 5/12/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds & Bradley Cooper (Photo Credit – IMDb)
John Krasinski is an outstanding actor and a fantastic director. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. But it was in 2018 that John astounded everyone with his direction of the horror movie ‘A Quiet Place’. After scaring everyone with his work, the actor-director now wants to make us nostalgic with If, aka Imaginary Friends.
If, aka Imaginary Friends, is an animated fantasy comedy in which a girl sees imaginary people around her. These people end up becoming her friends. Don’t we all have such IFs in our lives when we were kids? John Krasinski’s film has many top stars lending their voices to several characters. The voice cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and many more.
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John Krasinski is an outstanding actor and a fantastic director. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. But it was in 2018 that John astounded everyone with his direction of the horror movie ‘A Quiet Place’. After scaring everyone with his work, the actor-director now wants to make us nostalgic with If, aka Imaginary Friends.
If, aka Imaginary Friends, is an animated fantasy comedy in which a girl sees imaginary people around her. These people end up becoming her friends. Don’t we all have such IFs in our lives when we were kids? John Krasinski’s film has many top stars lending their voices to several characters. The voice cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and many more.
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- 5/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Selena Gomez Disables Instagram Comments. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
If you’re one of Selena Gomez’s 428 million followers, you might have noticed that the singer has restricted her Instagram comments. Unless you are one of the lucky few that the “Kill ’em with Kindness” singer has decided to follow back, you will find yourself unable to comment on her posts.
Fans were quick to take issue with the restriction despite it being the singer’s prerogative as to what she chooses to do with her social media accounts. Shortly after, frustrated fans turned sleuths pointed out that Selena Gomez limited her Instagram comments to only the accounts she followed days before Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber announced they were expecting their first child together.
Selena Gomez famously dated Bieber for eight years before they finally called it quits. The unamicable breakup spurred a few songs that gave fans an insight into their volatile relationship.
If you’re one of Selena Gomez’s 428 million followers, you might have noticed that the singer has restricted her Instagram comments. Unless you are one of the lucky few that the “Kill ’em with Kindness” singer has decided to follow back, you will find yourself unable to comment on her posts.
Fans were quick to take issue with the restriction despite it being the singer’s prerogative as to what she chooses to do with her social media accounts. Shortly after, frustrated fans turned sleuths pointed out that Selena Gomez limited her Instagram comments to only the accounts she followed days before Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber announced they were expecting their first child together.
Selena Gomez famously dated Bieber for eight years before they finally called it quits. The unamicable breakup spurred a few songs that gave fans an insight into their volatile relationship.
- 5/12/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Emma Stone has become one of the most well-known actresses in Hollywood. She has starred in many types of roles and been in all kinds of genres, establishing her versatility. Despite having risen through the ranks of the film industry, there is one film she will never be able to outrun.
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Her work as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man films has become one of the most beloved parts of the MCU, and her death is one of the saddest. The second film in the series certainly divides its fans to date, with some thinking it was too emotional and others finding it to not meet the Marvel standard. While opinions may vary, Stone’s thoughts on the matter may shift some fans to her side.
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 Was Restrictive
When The Amazing Spider-Man was being made, there was...
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Her work as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man films has become one of the most beloved parts of the MCU, and her death is one of the saddest. The second film in the series certainly divides its fans to date, with some thinking it was too emotional and others finding it to not meet the Marvel standard. While opinions may vary, Stone’s thoughts on the matter may shift some fans to her side.
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 Was Restrictive
When The Amazing Spider-Man was being made, there was...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has been a part of many franchises. The actor played the role of Hannibal Lecter in NBC’s Hannibal, featured in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as Galen Erso, and took over from Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. He even recently joined the Indiana Jones franchise as Dr Jürgen Voller.
However, one of his most memorable roles has been his appearance as Kaecillius in Doctor Strange. The actor played the antagonist in the film which starred Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular. Mikkelsen was reportedly convinced by filmmaker Scott Derrickson to join the film without even reading the script with three magical words.
Doctor Strange Director Won Over Mads Mikkelsen With Just Three Words Mads Mikkelsen in Doctor Strange
Actor Mads Mikkelsen played the role of Kaecillius in Doctor Strange. The character was the film’s main antagonist, an...
However, one of his most memorable roles has been his appearance as Kaecillius in Doctor Strange. The actor played the antagonist in the film which starred Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular. Mikkelsen was reportedly convinced by filmmaker Scott Derrickson to join the film without even reading the script with three magical words.
Doctor Strange Director Won Over Mads Mikkelsen With Just Three Words Mads Mikkelsen in Doctor Strange
Actor Mads Mikkelsen played the role of Kaecillius in Doctor Strange. The character was the film’s main antagonist, an...
- 5/11/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Chris Hemsworth Once Addressed Tom Hiddleston’s Character Loki’s Absence from Thor: Love And Thunder (Photo Credit – IMDb)
For several years, Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth have entertained us as Loki and Thor in the MCU. Loki died in the MCU more than once, and it sparked hope among fans that he might appear in the 2022 movie Thor: Love and Thunder. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and the Extraction star once, in an interview, spoke about it with director Taika Waititi by his side. Scroll below to get the deets.
For the unversed, Tom initially auditioned for the role of Thor but ultimately landed in the God of Mischief’s role. The audience loved him so much that he became a part of the MCU. After appearing in the Thor movie in 2011, Tom’s character was the main villain in The Avengers in 2012. He finally got his own web...
For several years, Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth have entertained us as Loki and Thor in the MCU. Loki died in the MCU more than once, and it sparked hope among fans that he might appear in the 2022 movie Thor: Love and Thunder. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and the Extraction star once, in an interview, spoke about it with director Taika Waititi by his side. Scroll below to get the deets.
For the unversed, Tom initially auditioned for the role of Thor but ultimately landed in the God of Mischief’s role. The audience loved him so much that he became a part of the MCU. After appearing in the Thor movie in 2011, Tom’s character was the main villain in The Avengers in 2012. He finally got his own web...
- 5/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Johnny Depp’s Potential Return To Pirates of The Caribbean Explored. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Johnny Depp is reportedly “moving forward” from a dark part of his life as the actor looks forward to future projects. People, citing a close source, recently reported that the 61-year-old actor is “very excited” for fans to see his new French film, Jeanne du Barry. The Source added the actor does not hold any “animosity” against anybody as he embarks on a new chapter in his life.
The Source said, “There’s been a release of the old and embarking on this new chapter. He’s feeling better about where he is in life. There’s no animosity toward anybody.”
Johnny Depp, who won a heated defamation legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard in Virginia, also provided a reassuring update amid swirling rumours of his return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming Pirates of The Caribbean film.
Johnny Depp is reportedly “moving forward” from a dark part of his life as the actor looks forward to future projects. People, citing a close source, recently reported that the 61-year-old actor is “very excited” for fans to see his new French film, Jeanne du Barry. The Source added the actor does not hold any “animosity” against anybody as he embarks on a new chapter in his life.
The Source said, “There’s been a release of the old and embarking on this new chapter. He’s feeling better about where he is in life. There’s no animosity toward anybody.”
Johnny Depp, who won a heated defamation legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard in Virginia, also provided a reassuring update amid swirling rumours of his return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming Pirates of The Caribbean film.
- 5/11/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
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