'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Sergio Calderon has died aged 77. The actor, who also starred in 'Men In Black', died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Wednesday (31. 05.
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All eyes were on Johnny Depp at the Cannes Film Festival Tuesday. The actor walked the red carpet for the premiere of his film, , which marked the opening of the 76th annual event. Depp walked the red carpet with his co-star and the film's director, Maïwenn, as well as other members of the film's production.
The star stopped to sign autographs and pose for selfies with the swarm of fans in attendance. In the biographical drama , Depp takes on the role of King Louis XV. The French-language film, set in the 18th century, tells the story of Jeanne Bécu (Maïwenn), the daughter of an impoverished seamstress who rose through the Court of Louis XV and became his last official mistress.Following the premiere, Depp received a 7-minute standing ovation from the Cannes Film Festival audience. Johnny Depp receives seven-minute standing ovation at #Cannes2023 following the premiere of ‘Jeanne du Barry.’ pic.twitter.com/XXdJ6YdaYzDepp's appearance at the film festival comes after his highly publicized defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
In 2018, Heard wrote an op-ed for the where she came forward with domestic abuse allegations, though she didn't mention Depp. Depp sued Heard in a $50 million defamation lawsuit, and in 2022, following weeks of back-and-forth in the courtroom, the jury ultimately sided with Depp. The couple had been married for two years before divorcing in 2017.Thierry Fremaux, head of the Cannes Film Festival, addressed the backlash of having Depp's film open the festival following his controversial trial. «I do not know what Johnny Depp represents in the United States to tell you the truth.
We are watching a film. You know, I have only one conduct in life.
'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Sergio Calderon has died aged 77. The actor, who also starred in 'Men In Black', died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Wednesday (31. 05.
Johnny Depp spent the last year proving he is still a major force in Hollywood. His highly publicized defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard came to a conclusion exactly one year ago. During their bombshell six-week court battle, the 59-year-old actor and 37-year-old actress both testified, lobbing shocking allegations of physical and sexual abuse against each other. On June 1, 2022, a Virginia jury ruled largely in Depp's favor, as they found Heard liable on all three counts of defamation stemming from a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she referred to herself as domestic abuse survivor.
defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp.In the 26-second video posted on TikTok by @casaenplaya, which is run by Nest Seekers International, the “Aquaman” star is seen in front of her home sharing life updates with a cameraman.“How is your new life here in Madrid?” he asks.She responds in Spanish with a smile, “I love Spain so much.”The bilingual madre reveals that she hopes to stay in Madrid, “I love living here.”As she begins to exit gracefully, the cameraman throws more questions at her.Amber Heard’s Spanish Relocation @amberheard
Amber Heard was recently spotted at a book fair in Madrid, Spain, where she seemed to relish in the joy of reading. Despite her celebrity status, she kept a low profile, contentedly carrying three canvas bags filled with books.The actress donned a casual yet chic all-black outfit consisting of leggings, a tee shirt, sneakers, a visor, and a waist bag.
Johnny Depp has been forced to pull out of a trio of concerts with the Hollywood Vampires after fracturing his ankle.The actor was due to join the band for their New Hampshire, Boston and New York concerts tonight (May 30) and the following two nights (May 31, June 1).But he and the rest of the band – including, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen – had to cancel their shows after advice from his doctor.Depp wrote on Instagram: “My dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!! It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and the Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better.“Several medical professionals have strongly suggested I avoid any and all activity for the moment and so am sadly unable to travel at this time.”He continued: “To that end, the guys and I are very sorry to miss you in New Hampshire, Boston and New York but fear not, I promise we will bring an amazing show to all of you in Europe and bring our absolute best to the East Coast later this summer and make it up to those who have paid for those shows!!! Again, sincerest apologies. All my love and respect, JD x.”Hollywood Vampires also offered their sincerest apologies, writing: “We are sad to share that the Hollywood Vampires will be rescheduling our three US tour dates this coming week.pic.twitter.com/tY4ToBsgV9— Hollywood Vampires (@hollywoodvamps) May 29, 2023“Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel.
Johnny Depp left fans devastated on Monday when he revealed that due to an ankle injury, he would be forced to cancel his upcoming appearances. Those extended, in particular, to his tour dates with band Hollywood Vampires, consisting of himself, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, and currently Tommy Henriksen.
Johnny Depp has rescheduled a series of concerts after suffering an ankle fracture. The 59-year-old star has taken to social media to reveal news of his injury and to confirm rescheduled dates for the Hollywood Vampires' tour of the US. Johnny - who stars in the band alongside Alice Cooper and Joe Perry - wrote on Instagram: "My dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!! It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and the Royal Albert Hall it got worse rather than better.
the post read. “Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel.”“He is devastated by this turn of events but looks forward to resting up so all four vampires can bring their absolute best to the tour in Europe.” The band clarified that all tickets will be transferred for the new dates.
Sad news for fans hoping to see Johnny Depp in concert.
J. Kim Murphy Johnny Depp has sustained an injury to his ankle, prompting his group the Hollywood Vampires to delay a set of imminent tour dates. The group announced the news Monday morning, stating that Depp has been advised to avoid travel for the time being. The Hollywood Vampires — composed of Depp, Alice Cooper and Aerosmith member Joe Perry, as well as Tommy Henriksen — have rescheduled performances for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (in Manchester, N.H., Boston and Bethel, N.Y., respectively). The group will now perform in those locations in July. “We are sad to share that the Hollywood Vampires will be rescheduling our three U.S. tour dates this coming week,” the band wrote in a statement on social media. “Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel. He is devastated by this turn of events, but looks forward to resting up so all four Vampires can bring their absolute best to the tour in Europe.”
The Hollywood Vampires – the supergroup of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry – has postponed three scheduled North American tour dates this week due to an ankle injury suffered by Depp.
Hollywood is not a young man's game these days. Stars like Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Travolta, and Nicolas Cage dominated the Cannes Film Festival this month, showing no signs of career slowdown.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has been a big one for the Depp family. Johnny Depp opened the festival as a star of Maiwenn’s royal drama “Jeanne du Barry,” while his daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, headlined HBO’s “The Idol,” which delivered Cannes its most controversial world premiere thanks to its many scenes of graphic sex and nudity. “I’m super happy for him. I’m super excited,” Lily-Rose told ET Canada while at Cannes, where Johnny Depp choked up during a seven-minute standing ovation after the “Jeanne du Barry” world premiere. “And it’s so awesome that we get to do projects that we’re super proud of.” The opening night premiere for “Jeanne du Barry” marked a comeback for Johnny Depp on the international film stage following his 2022 trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Although the jury sided in Depp’s favor, the actor remains sidelined by Hollywood as a result of abuse allegations that surfaced during the trial. A U.S. distributor has yet to pick up “Jeanne du Barry” for an American release.
With Lily-Rose Depp and her new HBO show The Idol making lots of headlines, we’re looking back at her viral interview that has resurfaced from a few months ago.
Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, and Jane Campion’s The Piano.If you’re looking for the movies making a splash at this year’s festival, you can check out the biggest names and those running for the main prize below.Jeanne du BarryOpening this year’s festival is Jeanne du Barry, written, directed and produced by Maiwenn (Polisse). Its inclusion by the festival has sparked some controversy due to Johnny Depp, who plays King Louis XV in his first feature performance since winning his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
In 2019, Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation, after Heard wrote an article published in the Washington Post in which she referred to herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse”. In 2020, the actor lost a separate libel case in the UK against the Sun, which had called him a “wife beater” in print. The US defamation hearing took place in 2022 in Virginia, and the jury ruled that Depp had been defamed by Heard.
James Stewart once remarked that if you’re any good as a movie actor then audiences will follow you because what you’re doing is giving them “little moments of time that they’ll never forget.”
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s highly publicised court case will air on Channel 4 this weekend.Depp vs Heard is a three-part series from BAFTA-nominated director Emma Cooper, and will offer an in-depth look at last year’s trial, which saw Johnny Depp sue his ex-wife for defamation.The miniseries will explore the impact of social media on the infamous Hollywood court case, which was followed by millions of people around the world.A synopsis for the series reads: “The trial of Depp v Heard, in which both parties accused each other of domestic abuse, was a global media event and dubbed ‘the first TikTok trial’. It raised huge questions about violence, gender and the memeifcation of justice in the era of post-truth.“The series, made by Bitachon365 and co-producer Empress Films, places Depp and Heard’s testimonies side by side for the first time, bringing together courtroom footage, news sources, existing interview footage and User Generated Content from various social media platforms to explore some of the extraordinary moments of the trial and the impact this had on public opinion at the time.”Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation over a 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post, where she wrote about being a survivor of domestic violence.Come the end of the trial, Heard was instructed to pay Depp $10million (£8.4m) in compensatory damages and $5million (£4.2m) in punitive damages.
Johnny Depp is stepping back into the limelight. The actor made his highly publicized return to the Cannes Film Festival this week as his film, opened the 76th annual event. During a press conference on Wednesday, Depp remarked on what commentators have dubbed his «big-screen comeback» following the controversial defamation trial with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. «In regards to me and my life, the majority of what you’ve read is fantastically, horrifically written fiction,» Depp told reporters. «Did I feel a boycott by Hollywood? Well, you’d have to not have a pulse to feel at that point, 'None of this is happening, it’s just a weird joke or I have been asleep for 35 years.' Of course, when you’re asked to resign from a film you’re doing, because of something that is merely a bunch of kind of vowels and consonants floating in the air, you feel a boycott,» he continued. In 2018, Heard wrote an op-ed for the where she came forward with domestic abuse allegations, though she didn't mention Depp by name.
Johnny Depp said he has “no further need” for Hollywood. The actor spoke at the Cannes Film Festival the day after premiering his first film in three years. His rare public appearance to face questions from the press on Wednesday followed the opening night of Jeanne Du Barry, in which he plays King Louis XV.