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Lily-Rose Depp has insisted she “definitely believes” in aliens and says anyone who doesn’t is just being “silly”. The 27-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis opened up about her extra-terrestrial beliefs while promoting her new movie Alpha Gang, which follows a group of aliens as they discover Earth for the first time.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / August 26

A film chronicling the formation of Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp supergroup The Hollywood Vampires is coming

A film telling the tale of the formation of Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp's supergroup the Hollywood Vampires is set to premiere at The Boston Film Festival.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 21

Johnny Depp’s Long-Awaited Comeback Movie Just Test Screened, and the Results Are Unexpected

For a performer whose name once seemed inseparable from the Hollywood blockbuster machine, Johnny Depp’s return to the multiplex has become an unusually closely watched experiment.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 21

Madelyn Cline felt 'scared' about Day Drinker, but why?

Madelyn Cline felt "scared" about starring in Day Drinker. The 28-year-old actress stars alongside Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz in Day Drinker, the upcoming action thriller film, and Madelyn has admitted to having mixed feelings about appearing in the movie.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 20

Day Drinker star Madelyn Cline has 'relatability'

Madelyn Cline has a rare sense of "relatability", according to Marc Webb. The 28-year-old actress stars alongside Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz in Day Drinker, the upcoming action thriller film, and Marc, the movie's director, has revealed what initially drew him towards hiring Madelyn.

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The 21 best horror movies from the 1980s

The ‘80s were a big decade for horror films. Thanks to movies like “Halloween,” slashers were on the rise, but special effects were also allowing for more ambition in terms of freaky monsters and things of that ilk.

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The 20 best gothic movies and TV shows

Popular culture has a long and complex relationship with the Gothic imagination. Whether on the big or the small screen, there’s something alluring about the way that the Gothic intertwines human desire and the perilous appeal of death, as well as its visions of crumbling mansions, apparitions in the night, and perilous romance.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 24

'Ebenezer' trailer: Johnny Depp unleashes his inner Scrooge

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 kicked off on July 23 with a lot of news and surprises. From an excellent Dungeon Crawler Carl casting announcement to our first look at Avatar: Seven Havens, it was a great day.

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The biggest summer blockbuster flop every year since 1980

Ever since “Jaws” rewrote the playbook in the summer of 1975, summer blockbusters have been part of the equation. Think of how many hugely successful films you’ve seen on Memorial Day weekend or Fourth of July weekend or some random Tuesday in June because you were catching up with a film that has already made $200 million domestically.

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20 film franchises that brought characters back from the dead

Sometimes, dead is better…but don’t tell that to film producers. It’s not uncommon for movie franchises to bring a character back after killing them off.

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19 celebrities who have expressed regret about roles that turned them into superstars

These 19 celebs surprisingly regret the role that turned them into household names. Check them out below.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / April 21

New Johnny Depp duet in honour of Shane MacGowan dropping soon

Johnny Depp and Imelda May's tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, Haunted, will be released on Friday (24.04.26). Taken from the forthcoming album, 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, MacGowan's song explores themes of longing and heartbreak.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 16

Johnny Depp will be Scrooge in 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' film

Johnny Depp hit the stage during Paramount Pictures special presentation at CinemaCon 2026 to confirm that he is indeed portraying Scrooge in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, an upcoming film by Ti West. The movie will release on November 13, and Depp gave attendees their first look at the fantasy film.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 8

Dame Judi Dench framed earring Johnny Depp ripped out with his teeth

Dame Judi Dench has framed her earring which Johnny Depp ripped out with his teeth. The 90-year-old actress made a cameo appearance in Depp's 2011 blockbuster

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 28

Johnny Depp Leads Ti West’s Dark Reimagining 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' at Paramount

Hollywood just dropped some serious Scrooge-y news that’s about to shake up your holiday movie plans. Johnny Depp—yes, that Johnny Depp—is reportedly in final negotiations to play Ebenezer Scrooge in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.” And if that wasn’t enough, horror maestro Ti West is directing.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 13

Johnny Depp joins Patti Smith on stage at London Palladium concert

Johnny Depp joined Patti Smith for a special performance to mark the 50th anniversary of her album Horses. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor joined the Because the Night artist on stage at the London Palladium on Sunday (10.12.25) for her encore.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 12, 2025

Johnny Depp to return to Pirates of the Caribbean franchise?

Johnny Depp could return for a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed work is currently being done on a new screenplay and he has spoken to Depp about reprising his role as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / May 22, 2025

Johnny Depp in 'Advanced Talks' for Jack Sparrow Comeback in 2026

The compass of Hollywood is once again spinning wildly, pointing towards a potential seismic shift in one of Disney’s most lucrative franchises. Reports

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 16, 2025

Johnny Depp’s Unique Look For a New Film Makes Fans Go Gaga: But What’s The Film?

Johnny Depp is truly a chameleon-like actor. From playing John Dillinger to Captain Sparrow, he captivates viewers by his intense performances. With just over 100 credits to his name in acting and a dozen projects produced and directed, he has proven to be one of the most talented actors of the 21st century.

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Do you know these 20 facts about 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'?

Adapted from one of the most-adapted authors ever, the 1971 film remains a classic to many and a world that Hollywood has returned to repeatedly. These 20 facts about Willy Wonka aren’t everlasting, but they should kill some time. Beats being turned into a blueberry.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / April 3, 2024

Johnny Depp Makes Comeback in Steamy French Drama Jeanne du Barry

Johnny Depp makes his return to the silver screen with Jeanne du Barry, a steamy historical drama set in 18th century France. Depp plays Louis XV, the French king who has an affair with the daughter of an impoverished seamstress, Madame du Barry.

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20 Disney films that made the studio what it is today

Walt Disney Studios are officially a century old. Disney has done something more impressive than just continuing to exist. They've turned their films into a media empire that practically has its own genre: the Disney movie. These are the movies that paved the way for Disney's 100 years of the iconic movie-making empire.

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The 20 best folk horror movies

While the country is often figured as a space of peace and tranquility — as opposed to the hustle and bustle and chaos of the city — it has also been the setting for some of the most remarkable horror films.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 16, 2021

Johnny Depp addresses 'Hollywood's boycott of me' in first interview since losing libel case

Johnny Depp gave his first interview since losing his libel case—and subsequently losing his appeal—against The Sun, and the 58-year-old actor is predictably not happy.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2021

'Pirates of the Caribbean' director recalls movie was 'doomed to fail'

'Pirates of the Caribbean' was 'doomed to fail,' according to director Gore Verbinski

In hindsight, it is crazy to call the Pirates of the Caribbean anything other than an overwhelming success and standalone in the pop culture zeitgeist, but according to its director, it was expected to fail. "I remember pitching it to [Hans] Zimmer and he said, 'You're mad!

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