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Viola Davis in talks to star in 'Peacemaker' spinoff series
According to 'Variety', exact plot details are mostly under wraps at this point, but sources say the show will build off of Waller's appearance at the end of the 'Suicide Squad' spinoff series 'Peacemaker'. Davis would executive produce the series in addition to starring. Christal Henry would write and executive produce. Henry's past credits include the hit HBO limited series 'Watchmen', on which she wrote the episode 'If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own'.
Amber Heard suffered from PTSD due to Johnny Depp's abuse, says psychologist
Dawn Hughes testified on Tuesday that she had diagnosed Heard after examining her for 29 hours and reviewing therapy records, and that she had concluded that Depp engaged in a "high degree of violence", reports 'Variety'. Hughes recounted numerous instances of alleged sexual violence, which she said were motivated by Depp's "obsessive jealousy" and a desire to show dominance.
Johnny Depp was to get $22.5 mn for 'Pirates 6', says agent
Jack Whigham, who represented Depp at Creative Artists Agency and later at Range Media Partners, testified that the December 2018 piece in the Washington Post had a "catastrophic" impact on Depp's career, reports 'Variety'. "After the op-ed it was impossible to get him a studio film," Whigham testified. Depp is suing Heard for $50 million, alleging that she destroyed his career with false allegations of domestic violence.
Tobias Menzies, Julia Louis-Dreyfus join the cast of 'Beth & Don'
The feature is to be directed by Nicole Holofcener, who has also written the script. The movie is set to go on floors this week, reports 'Deadline'. Production company A24 has acquired all US rights out of AFM last year. As per 'Deadline', Michaela Watkins, Arian Moayed, Owen Teague, Jeanne Berlin, Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel are also a part of the cast.
Harry Styles to drop 'Harry's House' with 'One Night Only in New York' concert
As per the announcement accessed by 'Variety', the show will celebrate his new album 'Harry's House' which drops that day, "and will see Harry performing songs from the album for the first time ever". Although Styles has never really come off the road, this show could be considered the first in the 'Harry's House' tour.
Drew apologises for 'making light' of Depp-Heard trial, 'offending' fans
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor is suing Heard after she alluded to their allegedly abusive relationship in an op-ed piece written for The Washington Post. Barrymore called the trial "a seven-layer dip of insanity" on her daytime talk show, reports 'Variety'. "It's like one layer of crazy, it's a seven-layer dip of insanity. I know that these are two people's real lives and I know what it's like to have your life put out in public," Barrymore said.
Louis Leterrier to replace Justin Lin as director for 'Fast X'
According to 'Variety', the decision comes less than a week after Lin's surprise departure from the helm of the 10th installment in the main 'Fast and Furious' movie franchise. Leterrier is Universal picture's first choice, and schedules are still being hammered out. He comes to the franchise with a wide array of experience in the action realm.
Kim wears Iconic Marilyn Monroe 'happy birthday' dress to Met Gala
According to 'Variety', the sparkly sheer dress has been on display at Ripley's Believe It or Not museum in Orlando. Since its purchase in 2016 for a whopping $4.81 million, a price that makes it one of the most expensive dresses ever sold. Kardashian's visit to the museum April 23 with boyfriend Pete Davidson led fans to speculate that she could be wearing the dress on Monday.
Hindi podcast of 'Batman' releases in India on May 3, Amit Sadh plays the lead
The podcast is releasing on Spotify, as part of Warner Bros and DC's 'Batman Unburied' audio series. The audio series premieres globally on Tuesday, with nine international adaptations, including the original English script.
Amber Heard fires PR team over 'bad headlines', days before trial
According to dailymail.co.uk, Heard was being represented by Precision Strategies, which she suddenly ditched in favour of LA-based consulting firm Shane Communications. She made the move in apparent hopes that she might receive more favourable coverage this week - during which time she is expected to take to the stand and testify.
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