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Keira Knightley, the renowned actress, is officially done having more children. In an unexpected yet refreshing twist, the Pirates of the Caribbean actress said her family is complete. And, no, it’s not because of the pain of childbirth or the sleepless nights or postpartum; instead, it is all thanks to Studio Ghibli.

Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean (image credit: Disney)

Knighley’s two daughters have finally moved on to the picturesque world of My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away. However, the reason for Knightley’s stark views on no more kids is far more relatable, and possibly a little too honest for any parent. It’s Peppa Pig!

Keira Knightley decided “no more kids,” credited Studio Ghibli

Keira Knightley, the celebrated actress best known for her roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and Love Actually, has gleefully announced that her family of four is complete.

The Academy Awards are around the corner and several fumbles, snubs, and outrages are expected. The Oscars are known for shocking moments and snubs, with controversial nominations already being talked about and voters regretting previous decisions. However, one fumble that the Academy must not do is to ignore Johnny Depp.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star has been nominated thrice in his career but has never won the coveted trophy. He has been one of the most versatile actors in the business and the Academy has barely recognized his talents. His controversy with ex-wife Amber Heard may make him an industry or awards pariah but that would be a huge mistake.

Johnny Depp losing an honorary Academy Award due to Amber Heard will be a tragedy Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Credits: DreamWorks/Paramount

The Oscars have a reputation for snubbing deserving actors and technicians many times.

Movies Like Uncharted (2022): Since the opening of the theaters, there has been quite a crowd of big-budgeted action-adventure films. Uncharted, directed by Venom fame Ruben Fleischer has been one of them. The film is based on the video game franchise of the same name, which was developed by Naughty Dog and Sony in 2007. Starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg in leading roles, the film follows the street-smart Nate and Victor Sully. The duo race against corrupt billionaire Santiago Moncada and a mercenary leader Jo Braddock. This they do to locate a fabled treasure.

While its worldwide box office collections will tell you otherwise, Uncharted (2022) is actually one of the most mediocre films from the first half of the year. There’s a lot of scope to adapting a video game into a film and fleshing out the characters and situations. However, the writing is as soulless as it gets.

Did Keira Knightley think Pirates of the Caribbean was a mistake? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Keira Knightley didn’t have an effortless road to fame. Before playing Elizabeth Swann, she was just another young actor pursuing success. She had some films, like Bend It Like Beckham, but wasn’t well-known yet. Then Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl altered that.

But Knightley wasn’t persuaded it was a suitable idea. In fact, she thought it might be a total disaster. Yes, even though it was one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history, and she almost passed on it. Of course, she had her reasons. Back then, pirate movies weren’t exactly a guaranteed hit, and this one had a massive budget riding on a concept that could have flopped. But as we all know now, it did the exact opposite.

Before Pirates, Knightley was already on the industry’s radar,...

Academy Award Nominee John Lithgow plays a psychopath armed with a creepy puppet who terrorizes a retirement home in The Rule of Jenny Pen, and the brand new trailer highlights his character’s unsettling menace.

The Rule of Jenny Pen releases in theaters on March 7, 2025.

Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) stars opposite Lithgow’s villain as the unlucky target of his ire.

In the film, “Arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen (Rush) suffers a near-fatal stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed and confined to a retirement home. Resistant to the staff and distant from his friendly roommate, Mortensen soon clashes with seemingly gentle resident Dave Crealy (Lithgow), who secretly terrorizes the home with a sadistic game called “The Rule of Jenny Pen” while wielding his dementia doll as an instrument of cruelty. What begins as childish torment quickly escalates into far more sinister and disturbing incidents. When Mortensen...

Ozzy Osbourne once had the chance to audition for Pirates of the Caribbean, but Sharon Osbourne prevented it from happening. Speaking on The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan podcast, she admitted that she turned down the opportunity, a decision she now regrets.

“Do you want to know the biggest mistake I ever made with Ozzy?” she said. “He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean—and I’ve never said this to anyone.”

Billy Corgan reacted with surprise, asking if she had refused the offer. Sharon confirmed, saying, “I said no. Now, wouldn’t he have been perfect?”

She pointed out that Johnny Depp had brought Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones into the franchise as Captain Teague, Jack Sparrow’s father. Corgan joked that there was still time for Ozzy to take on a film role.

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has generated over $4.5 billion worldwide.

Ozzy Osbourne once had a chance to join the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Sharon Osbourne was a guest on a recent episode of The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan podcast, where she revealed that her husband was offered to read for the film, and she regrets stopping it.

“Do you want to know the biggest mistake I ever made with Ozzy?” Sharon said to the host before adding, “He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean — and I’ve never said this to anyone.”

Corgan, who looked shocked, asked, “And you said no?,” to which Sharon confirmed, saying, “I said no. Now, wouldn’t he have been perfect?”

The pair laughed at what could’ve been and Sharon noted, “Because when Johnny [Depp] … wanted Keith to be a pirate, you remember?”

The Keith she was referring to was Keith Richards, guitarist of the Rolling Stones. Depp,...

Fremantle is readying to unleash ‘Sandokan’ onto industry insiders during next week’s London TV Screenings.

“It’s simply a great epic adventure, based on a known IP. It’s ‘Poldark’ meets ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’,” enthuses CEO Commercial and International Jens Richter, promising action, adventure and some good old-fashioned pirating.

Starring Can Yaman (“Daydreamer”), Ed Westwick (“Gossip Girl”) and John Hannah (“Spartacus: Blood and Sand”), it’s based on the series of novels by Emilio Salgari and produced by Fremantle’s Italian content powerhouse Lux Vide. Set in the mid-1800s, it heads to a place inhabited by native Dayak tribes yet dominated by British law. Sandokan is used to fighting for his survival, but one thing catches him by surprise: love.

“There’s a portion of romance,” admits Richter. With each episode set in a different environment, “Sandokan” will “fit the needs of the market perfectly,” he adds.

Shaaaroonnnn! Why is the rum gone? Even a century removed from the earliest days of the swashbuckler, it seems like every entertainer would probably want to don some pirate gear – heck, why do you think Glenn Close did Hook? And while the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has lured in some rock legends in the form of Keith Richards (as the father of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow) and even Paul McCartney, it almost had another one: the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne.

That’s right, Ozzy Osbourne almost had a chance to play a part in Pirates of the Caribbean, but wife Sharon made that idea walk the plank. As she recently revealed, “He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean, and I’ve never said this to anyone. And I said no. Now wouldn’t he have been perfect? Because when Johnny…...

It’s time for your Friday film quiz, and this week’s batch of 30 movie-related questions have monkeys in mind…

Fancy another preview of upcoming Friday film quiz themes? We’re planning rounds about the Oscars, Disney movies, and Robert De Niro over the next couple of months, but now, at last, it’s come to this – a quiz about monkeys on film. With Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey (read Maria’s review here) unleashed in cinemas and previous quizzes on Stephen King movies and Planet Of The Apes already behind us, we’ve run out of excuses not to monkey around.

Once you’ve completed this week’s quiz, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. As always, this is just for fun, but please let us know how you did in the comments (scores out of 30 this week!

The British mockumentary sitcom The Office remains one of the most influential comedies ever produced. Not only did the series enjoy a stellar three-season run which culminated in an 8.5 IMDb rating, it also inspired a range of spinoffs, including the Steve Carrell version.

Though it only lasted for two seasons (2001–2003), the show catapulted its cast to stardom, and produced a range of superstars. Over two decades later, let’s take a look at where the actors are in 2025.

Ewen MacIntosh (Keith Bishop) Ewen MacIntosh in The Office. | BBC

Ewen MacIntosh, who played the deadpan and beloved accountant Keith Bishop, sadly passed away at the age of 50. His death was confirmed on February 21, 2024, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans and co-stars. Ricky Gervais described him as an “absolute original.” (via Standard)

Related “He had all the makings of a Dunder Mifflin manager”: Steve Carell’s Exit Killed ‘The Office...

When all’s said and done, Disney is perhaps considering that one of their biggest franchises should be led by Johnny Depp again.

While they’ve had a rocky – very rocky – relationship in the past, they may be willing to put it all behind to thrill fans with one more Jack Sparrow-led movie and of course, line their pockets while they’re at it.

According to Cbr, Disney has two scripts in development, with one of them eyeing Johnny Depp. Well…

Disney Quietly Contemplating Adding A 6th Installment To Their ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Franchise

While nothing’s been concluded yet, DisInsider reported that a Disney source has confirmed that the studio is quietly putting together what would become a new installment in the action-adventure franchise.

At this point, I think Disney is still putting feelers out here to see what the fan reaction will be like. Are we...

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that one of her biggest mistakes in managing her husband Ozzy Osbourne was not allowing the metal icon to audition for a role in the Pirates of Caribbean movie franchise.

The revelation came during Sharon’s appearance on Billy Corgan’s new podcast The Magnificent Others. “Do you want to know the biggest mistake I ever made with Ozzy?,” she asked the Smashing Pumpkins frontman, who responded, “You’re gonna admit to a mistake?”

Sharon continued, “He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean, and I’ve never said this to anyone.” Corgan replied, “And you said no?,” to which Sharon answered, “I said no.”

“Wouldn’t he have been perfect?,” mused Sharon. “Johnny [Depp] wanted Keith [Richards] to be a pirate, remember?”

Of course, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards ended up getting the role of Captain Edward Teague, the father of Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow,...

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that one of her biggest mistakes in managing her husband Ozzy Osbourne was not allowing the metal icon to audition for a role in the Pirates of Caribbean movie franchise.

The revelation came during Sharon’s appearance on Billy Corgan’s new podcast The Magnificent Others. “Do you want to know the biggest mistake I ever made with Ozzy?,” she asked the Smashing Pumpkins frontman, who responded, “You’re gonna admit to a mistake?”

Sharon continued, “He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean, and I’ve never said this to anyone.” Corgan replied, “And you said no?,” to which Sharon answered, “I said no.”

“Wouldn’t he have been perfect?,” mused Sharon. “Johnny [Depp] wanted Keith [Richards] to be a pirate, remember?”

Of course, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards ended up getting the role of Captain Edward Teague, the father of Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow,...

An untitled UFO conspiracy thriller from Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski has ignited an out-of-this-world bidding war, THR reports.

Written by Zach Baylin, the package also includes legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Little is known about the plot, but it’s described as “All the President’s Men with UFOs.” No stars are attached and the budget range is unclear, but it is seeking a greenlight.

Part of the appeal is the veneer of authenticity to the pitch. Former United States Air Force officer David Grusch, who made headlines in 2023 when he testified before Congress that the government has been studying “non-human”spacecrafts and pilots, is said to be consulting on the project.

Amazon, Apple, Lionsgate, Paramount, and Warner Bros. are among the interested studios, with sources saying bidding is escalating “quickly and aggressively.”

No stranger to sci-fi thrills, Kosinski’s previously helmed Oblivion, Tron: Legacy, and Spiderhead. His next film,...

Of all the projects Johnny Depp has starred in to date, his most remarkable role has unarguably been that of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean universe. However, his chances of returning to the franchise are as bleak as ever after all the Disney abandoning him drama that ensued when he was caught in that messy divorce with his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp. | Credits: The Pirates of the Caribbean Saga / Walt Disney Pictures.

Nonetheless, while his return to the screens through Pirates of the Caribbean 6 seems more unlikely than otherwise, his fans are still as excited for him as ever. This is because the 61-year-old actor already has five other projects in line through which he would be gracing his presence on the big screens, not to mention those untitled ones he is all set to direct!

Johnny Depp is all set to grace the screens...

Pirates Of The Caribbean’s New Movie To Begin Soon With Johnny Depp’s Return (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Johnny Depp is one of the biggest Hollywood stars of his generation. He became a trending personality owing to his high-profile court trial against his former wife, Amber Heard. He is best known for playing eccentric movie characters, including Captain Jack Sparrow, in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. A fresh rumor is making rounds on social media associated with the Disney franchise’s sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Scroll below for the deets.

Depp played the iconic role across the five movies, and viewers loved his performance. He is a major factor in the films’ massive box office successes. The franchise has collected over $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office. For the unversed, Disney unceremoniously dropped Depp owing to accusations of domestic violence and court cases.

Johnny Depp...

Made famous by the immortal Johnny Depp, Captain Jack Sparrow has been the face of the Pirates of the Caribbean brand for years. Alas, it's been far too long since last we saw our swarthy and suave swashbuckler.

While we might not see a true PotC sequel for a long while (though efforts are being made), Disney recently announced that Captain Jack and his crew of pirates would be storming the Disney Cruise Line with an all-new experience aboard the Disney Adventure.

Set sail with Captain Jack in 2025

Both the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line have a wealth of entertainment opportunities available, and the Disney Adventure is no exception. The ship is slated to get a bevy of new shows this year, including appearances from our favorite Marvel superheroes and Duffy the Disney Bear.

However, one show that caught this writer's attention was a live stage show featuring...

The tides are turning in Hollywood, and the ships are sailing in a new direction. Johnny Depp, the heart and soul of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Jonathan Majors, whose career took a hit in the stormy waters, are two actors who had their fair share of public trials in the past few years.

Johnny Depp | ShirleyFilms / YouTube

Now, Disney has a golden opportunity to make amends, so will Depp and Jonathan get the apology they deserve? Let’s take a brief look at why the studio could possibly be heading in the right direction.

The rumors of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and Johnny Depp’s potential return Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Walt Disney Pictures

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been adrift since 2017, but the rumors of a sixth installment have fans buzzing. According to The Disinsider,...

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 a huge amount 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 - he's since mounted an attempted comeback - 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 has been that the spotlight will shift to a new group of pirates in place of the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow.

There have been rumblings about Margot Robbie leading a reboot for at least the past few years. Ayo Edebiri, Austin Butler, and Hailee Steinfeld, meanwhile, are among those who have supposedly been eyed...

There’s no denying the fact that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise was absolutely blooming during the 2000s. Audiences across the world couldn’t get enough of Captain Jack Sparrow and his Black Pearl as they flocked to theaters to see the infamous pirate go on his adventures.

Canceling this one game was Disney’s worst mistake. (Image via The Crossroads Inn YouTube)

You’ll be shocked to know that Disney was also trying its hand with a Pirates of the Caribbean game at some point. The game was supposed to be Elder Scrolls on the sea with characters that fans had fallen in love with. Unfortunately, the game was canceled for one of the worst reasons.

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean game that never made it Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned would’ve been a smash hit. (Image via The Crossroads Inn YouTube)

During...

Back in December, producer Jerry Bruckheimer spoke with Variety about the future of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise. At the time, he revealed that Disney was considering two different scripts. One version of the movie would bring Johnny Depp back, while the other would take the series in a completely new direction without him.

Ever since Depp’s legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, his relationship with Disney has been uncertain. Many believed that Disney would move forward without him. However, new information suggests that the studio may have finally worked things out with Depp and is preparing to bring him back after all.

According to a source at The DisInsider, Disney is quietly getting ready to begin production on the next Pirates film. While no official start date has been confirmed, the source claims that filming will take place at a Hollywood soundstage. Even more exciting, this...

For years, fans have argued whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie. While some see it as a must-watch holiday film, others believe it’s just a regular action movie with some Christmas elements. Bruce Willis, who played the main character John McClane also spoke up in the past to share his opinion on the debate.

Keira Knightley in the film Misbehaviour | Credit: 20th Century Studios

However, his opinion hasn’t convinced everyone. Actress Keira Knightley, for example, still believes that Die Hard should be considered a Christmas classic, showing that the debate is far from over.

Bruce Willis settles the Die Hard Christmas debate, but Keira Knightley disagrees

The debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie has been ongoing for years, with fans and critics divided on the matter. Bruce Willis, who famously plays the role of Detective John McClane in the action-packed thriller finally weighed in on the discussion.

In this fascinating interview we revist the one where star Hrithik Roshan talked of with Subhash K Jha about the making of Jodhaa-Akbar right before the release of the brilliant film in 2008.

What was it like shooting for Jodhaa-Akbar?

Jodhaa-Akbar has been tough. Luckily, people are looking forward to it. Some for the grandeur and ambience. Others so that they get an opportunity to throw some tomatoes on the screen. I’m happy everyone is motivated to come for the film.

You were quoted as saying you’d never do a historical again.

Not true. I might’ve said that in a specific context. But I’d definitely not do another one for a long time. It’s such a momentous opportunity. Doing it again would make it less sublime. When you think of period, you think of a grandeur that’s hard to replicate. I don’t think I...

A new international poster for Disney’s live-action Snow White remake has been shared online, giving us another look at Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Rachel Zegler as the titular Princess, and Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.

It remains to be seen if Zegler and Gadot can win over their doubters by doing justice to the classic animated characters, but they do certainly look the part on this latest one-sheet.

New official international poster for Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ film...

Sometimes, it’s not just about the big blockbuster roles or the flashing cameras; it’s the moments of unfiltered, pure humor that get us laughing the hardest. Need an example? Johnny Depp, the guy we’ve come to know for his eccentric characters, may have wowed us on the silver screen, but it’s when he lets his guard down off-screen that he delivers some of the most priceless moments.

Who would have thought that a harmless exchange with Ricky Gervais would bring out Depp’s dry-as-dust sense of humor and leave us all in stitches? It’s one of those moments you just can’t forget, no matter how hard you try.

Johnny Depp | Credit: YouTube

We know how Gervais has picked on Depp during the Golden Globes in the 2000s. In 2011, the latter got his revenge, but not in the way you’d expect.

Johnny Depp’s...

Humans are obsessed with space and the unimaginable horrors that potentially lie in the vastness of the void, but we don’t give an equal amount of attention to the depths of the water bodies that surround us. I think that there are two contradictory reasons for that. On the one hand, since it’s right in our backyard, it doesn’t feel as mysterious or unreachable. On the other hand, it’s actually daunting that something as scary as the oceans and seas is sitting around us with the ability to engulf us in a matter of seconds. This mixture of skepticism and lack of appreciation is sort of reflected in the ocean’s cinematic depiction as well, along with the fact that shooting on water, real or fake, is really hard. The first 3 Pirates of the Caribbean films are fantastic, and the last 2 entries are absolutely atrocious. Aquaman is excellent,...

Hans Zimmer’s 2016 Live In Prague show is now getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. More here.

The week we learn that the work of Hans Zimmer is getting a cinema outing to itself, one of his sold out concerts is confirmed for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.

Hans Zimmer: Live In Prague is already available on Blu-ray, but Eagle Rock has now put a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release up for pre-order.

It’s set to land on 21st March 2025, and you can find more information, and order yourself a copy, right here.

Update: This has now been delayed to 18th July 2025.

This is a concert that was shot in 2016, and as such you’re not going to be getting anything from, say, Dune or Tenet in there. What you will get are pieces of music from the likes of The Dark Knight trilogy,...

Actor Johnny Depp had been ostracized from Hollywood following his scandalous divorce and domestic abuse allegations from ex-wife Amber Heard. A highly publicized trial revealed that the accusations adversely affected his career, with even the Pirates of the Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts franchises reportedly shunning him.

While he has featured in some international films and has also turned director, Depp is set to make his Hollywood return after the trial with Marc Webb’s Day Drinker. The film recently cast Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline in an undisclosed role. Fans seem to be experiencing deja vu with the casting and cautioned Depp from falling for a younger co-star again.

Johnny Depp’s Day Drinker adds Madelyn Cline to the cast Madelyn Cline in Glass Onion | Credits: Netflix

Johnny Depp is all set to make his comeback to Hollywood after being ostracized for years with Day Drinker. Directed by The Amazing...

Disney’s live-action Snow White movie has hit long-range box office tracking, and the forecast is... not great.

According to Deadline, the movie is looking at a 3-day start of $63 million - $70 million, while other sources believe $65M at this point in time is more accurate.

While this wouldn't usually be seen as a disastrous opening (especially if overseas numbers are stronger), for this particular movie, it simply might not be good enough.

A recent Forbes article revealed that Snow White's budget had ballooned to a whopping $269.4 million by the end of 2023 (current reports put it at $250M), which puts a lot of pressure on the movie to become a massive box office success.

This is just an early estimate, but if those numbers don't go up as we draw closer to the film's March release, Disney could have a major flop on its hands.

This project has been...

Johnny Depp has been away from Hollywood for a long time. After all the drama with his ex-wife Amber Heard, he was dropped from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as from Fantastic Beasts, leading to reports suggesting that he had sworn off Hollywood.

Credits: Johnny Depp in Jeanne du Barry / Le Pacte

However, fans of the actor would be delighted to know that the actor is coming back to Tinsletown, and collaborating with his Pirates of the Caribbean love interest Penélope Cruz for an action thriller criminal mystery film. While this does not mean that the actor would consider returning to his fan-favorite role of Captain Jack Sparrow, Disney should better sort their priorities and try to get him on board.

Johnny Depp is finally coming back to Hollywood Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Credits: Walt Disney Pictures...

In contemporary times, there is no filmmaker who does horror as well as Robert Eggers. With films rooted deeply in history, mythology, and folklore, Eggers brilliantly plunges into the depths of history and horror to bring about the most bone-chilling experience. After giving us an impeccable horror film with Nosferatu, the filmmaker is going into the eerie depths of 13th-century England, to bring an even more terrifying film: Werwulf.

Robert Eggers via Moviefone / Credits: YouTube

A werewolf horror project, the filmmaker has written it along with Sjón, with whom he previously collaborated on The Northman. If his past work is any indication, Werwulf is bound to be a harrowing, mud-soaked, and unsettling descent into the world of the supernatural. While not much has been revealed about Eggers; next epic, the question remains who will be perfect enough for the film?

Eggers has a keen eye for casting actors who can balance intensity,...

You know the saying, “Nothing in life is free”? Well, it might just apply to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, as they allegedly joined the global chorus of support for Ukraine.

When Hollywood stars lend their support to global causes, their actions can often stir emotions, rally millions, and even sway public opinion. But what if the cameras are rolling for more than just a good cause? A recent report reveals that several A-listers, including Angelina Jolie, Orlando Bloom, and Sean Penn, took hefty sums from the U.S. Agency for International Development (Usaid) for their appearances in Ukraine.

Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria (2024) | Credit: Netflix

These actors, who were vocal in their support for the country amid its conflict with Russia, reportedly received millions for their photo-ops and visits. Is it true? Let’s break down the surprising details and what’s being said about this celebrity involvement.

Johnny Depp Native Adoption ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Johnny Depp, one of Hollywood’s biggest names, has been a crown champion of the movie industry since the 1990s. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, as expected from a superstar of his caliber, has dominated media headlines for textbook reasons—ranging from his alleged addictions and high-profile love life to his frequent collaborations with Tim Burton.

Beyond his silver screen ventures, Depp’s relationships and family also rouse curiosity. His daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, recently garnered wide recognition for her role in Nosferatu, and the less said about his ordeal with ex-wife Amber Heard, the better. However, not much is discussed about Depp’s parents — aside from his adoptive mother, which often goes unnoticed in public discourse.

Depp, just a month short of celebrating his 49th birthday, was adopted by Ladonna Harris, president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity. This made him...

Tommy Oliver’s Confluential Films is partnering with comic book creator David Crownson for an adaptation of his upcoming graphic novel Killer Bee with DeWanda Wise set to star. Indie comic book fans know Crownson’s name from the page-turning action comic series Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer, written by Crownson with art by Courtland Ellis. Killer Bee adapts Crownson’s latest assassin story about “a retiring assassin who takes on an underground criminal network after being tasked to kill the man she’s recently fallen in love with.”

Kevin Arbouet and Terry Rossio will write the screenplay for Killer Bee. Rossio’s credits include action blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

David Crownson’s Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer is poised to become an original Disney+ television series. According to Massive Publishing, the story blends elements of Django Unchained with Buffy the Vampire Slayer,...

DeWanda Wise will star in “Killer Bee,” an adaptation of the upcoming graphic novel from David Crownson that Tommy Oliver’s Confluential Films will produce for the screen. Confluential, an award-winning, Black-owned and Black-founded film, television, and documentary production company, will co-finance the action film.

Wise, whose credits include “Jurassic World Dominion” and Spike Lee’s Netflix series “She’s Gotta Have It,” will portray a retiring assassin who takes on an underground criminal network after being tasked to kill the man she’s recently fallen in love with. Crownson’s work includes the graphic novel, “Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer.”

The script for “Killer Bee” will be written by Kevin Arbouet and Terry Rossio. Rossio’s credits include all five of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, as well as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and “Shrek,” for which he was nominated for an Oscar. Arbouet recently worked on the...

Exclusive: Blake Lively is heading to SXSW next month in Austin for the debut of Another Simple Favor, but the actress’ lawyers are exiting Texas when it comes to her and Ryan Reynolds’ multifarious showdown with Justin Baldoni and his publicists over alleged sexual harassment during the making of It Ends With Us and the acerbic astroturfing that followed.

Less than two weeks after Lively’s team filed paperwork in the Lone Star state’s Hays County “to take a pre-suit deposition of Jed Wallace,” attorneys at Austin firm Haynes Boone Llp suddenly yanked the request out of the courts. A “notice of non-suit/dismissal” was placed in the Texas court docket Tuesday over talking to Street Relations crisis management boss and self-described “hired gun” Wallace.

However, just one day after the first actual court hearing in the now only six-week-old $400 million and counting Lively vs Baldoni face-off, the potentially...

Disney was keen not to make the same mistake as Johnny Depp when it came to Jonathan Majors. The Kang actor was fired only after he was convicted in the misdemeanor assault and harassment case filed by his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Majors avoided jail time and was sentenced to 52 weeks in a domestic violence intervention program.

Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains in Loki | Credits: Disney+/Marvel Studios

According to a new report, Kevin Feige now wants the actor back in the MCU even though Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was scrapped in favor of Avengers: Doomsday. The studio may consider his court-ordered sentencing as a sufficient punishment for his actions. If true, this is a significant shift from what Disney did to Depp.

Kevin Feige wants Jonathan Majors back in the MCU for one specific reason Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Credits: Marvel Studios

After his conviction,...

Johnny Depp is perhaps one of the most popular Hollywood stars in the current time. Pirates of the Caribbean is a legendary franchise that inspired, and still continues to inspire, many works, and its fame and contributions extend even to anime.

Doraemon Great Pirates Special | Credits: Shin-Ei Animation

If we talk about anime that has a massive amount of reach, regardless of country and language, there are few of them out there. Of these, possibly the longest-running anime series is Doraemon.

Doraemon started airing in 1979 and soon went on to be dubbed in dozens of languages, reaching more than 60 countries. The series about a futuristic Robo-cat with many incredible gadgets was so iconic that the legendary star, Johnny Depp, jumped when he had the chance to voice over one of its characters for a special.

Johnny Depp’s role as Captain Johnny

Johnny Depp made a surprising cameo back in...

The fantasy genre has had a pretty significant come up on both the big and small screen in the last 25 years.

While there is a definite charm and nostalgia to the dark fantasy movies that influenced the ’80s, there is no denying that a lot of what makes fantasy movies has only been enhanced via modern movie magic. Swashbuckling adventure, monsters galore in slightly unfamiliar environments, romance, found family, fantasy has it all and it’s just been getting better and better for fans.

These are the best modern fantasy movies – made after 2000 – from obvious choices like “Lord of the Rings” to under-appreciated gems like “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.”

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The obvious choice.

It would have felt unfair to put each of the individual “Lord of the Rings” films on this list at the expense of cutting others so...

Veteran star Johnny Depp has been in Hollywood for quite a long time now and has a fan following in the millions. From A Nightmare on Elm Street to Jeanne du Barry, the actor has done it all.

Johnny Depp made the character of Jack Sparrow famous | Credits: Walt Disney Pictures

The role that earned him the most fame and critical acclaim was the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But did you know that Jack Sparrow suffers from an Std?

Captain Jack Sparrow has an Std?

Now that we say it, things start to make sense as the behavior of Captain Jack Sparrow throughout the franchise was that of a drunkard and a womanizer. From forgetting the names of his escorts to drunkenly singing “And a bottle o rum”, Jack Sparrow was living his best life.

Look closely at the jaw of Captain...

Orlando Bloom has nothing but good things to say about his time on the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise.

Even then, he understands that not everybody can share the same positive experiences he gained filming and being a part of such a beloved franchise that hooked fans for near two decades.

Here’s what he has to say about his co-star and onscreen lover Keira Knightley’s reaction to the franchise’s negative impact on her life.

Keira Knightley Opens Up About the Impact Disney’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Had On Her Life and Career

Late last year, Keira Knightley candidly talked about the impact of the ‘Pirates’ franchise on her life. She didn’t have a straight-up negative experience from it, no, but it wasn’t all cherries either.

Starting in 2003, Knightley played Elizabeth Swann, alongside Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) and Johnny Depp (Captain Jack Sparrow).

She appeared...

Orlando Bloom recently told Entertainment Weekly that Kiera Knightley did “wonderful things” in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, a few months after she revealed that she endured public shaming because of her work in the movies. The two actors starred as love interests Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann in 2003’s “Curse of the Black Pearl,” 2006’s “Dead Man’s Chest” and 2007’s “At World’s End.” Knightley was just 17 years old when she filmed the first movie.

“It was such a huge moment in time that is almost like…it feels almost like another lifetime now,” Bloom said. “But it certainly was unique and, you know, I’m always grateful. But I definitely understand where Keira was coming from, and she does wonderful things…I have a lot of positive takeaways.”

Knightley said in an interview with The Times of London last November that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise...

Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most versatile actors of his generation. Throughout his career, he has taken on physically and emotionally demanding roles, constantly pushing his own limits. His portrayal of Detective Loki in Denis Villeneuve’s psychological thriller Prisoners is a prime example of his dedication.

Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

This isn’t just another crime flick, it’s a psychological rollercoaster that has audiences gripping their seats. The movie’s production cost was at a surprisingly low $46 million, yet it was praised for its gripping plot. Playing Loki meant balancing raw emotion, unrelenting tension, and, at one point, even acting through a gunshot wound to the head. No big deal, right?

The scene that Jake Gyllenhaal found impossible to perform Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Picture this, you’ve spent the entire movie chasing down a kidnapper. You’re running...

Orlando Bloom hasn’t closed the door on returning to the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series.The 48-year-old actor starred opposite Johnny Depp, 61, and Keira Knightley, 39, in Disney’s swashbuckling franchise as Will Turner from 2003’s ‘The Curse of the Black Pearl’ to ‘At World’s End’ in 2007, and has now revealed he is open to reprising his role in a future film.In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bloom said: “Listen, it was a wild and fun experience so, you know, never say never. I have a lot of respect for that experience, and [producer] Jerry [Bruckheimer], and the whole thing. But who knows? “I mean, it's sort of one of those things I really haven't thought about it, really. I'm happy that I got to be a part of something that feels like it's standing the test of time, which is cool.”Previously, Bloom’s co-star Knightley said appearing in the...

Keira Knightley became famous worldwide for playing Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl when she was 17. Though her experience was not always easy, she returned to the role in four more films.

Knightley, who started acting young, faced abuse, and subsequently revealed she needed years of therapy following the movies that launched her into stardom.

Orlando Bloom responded to Knightley’s criticism of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, where she mentioned needing years of therapy after working on them. Bloom, who played Will Turner in the films, said it feels like a different lifetime now. He expressed understanding of Keira’s feelings and praised her for doing “wonderful things,” while also noting that he has many positive takeaways from the experience.

It was such a huge moment in time that is almost like… it feels almost like another lifetime now, but it certainly was unique and,...

Orlando Bloom is addressing Keira Knightley‘s recent comments about their Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

If you forgot, the two actors played love interests Will Turner and Elizabeth Swan in the Disney movie franchise back in the 2000s.

In an interview from November 2024, Keira, 39, admitted that she had conflicting feelings about the movies and said that she would never star in another franchise again.

While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Orlando, 48, said that despite his own positive experience working on the Pirates movies, he understands Keira‘s feelings.

Keep reading to find out more…“It was such a huge moment in time that is almost like… it feels almost like another lifetime now,” Orlando shared.

“But it certainly was unique and, you know, I’m always grateful. But I definitely understand where Keira was coming from, and she does wonderful things,” he continued. “I have a lot of positive takeaways.

Despite working together, not all actors have the same experience when working on a project and this couldn’t be more true for Orlando Bloom and one actress with whom he worked together in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Of course, we are talking about Keira Knightley, who recently expressed how tumultuous her experience was shooting for the films and the aftermath.

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean | Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

In a recent interview, while Bloom acknowledged her perspective, he shared the striking contrast of an experience he had while working in the beloved, swashbuckling franchise.

Orlando Bloom opens up about working in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise Orlando Bloom in a still from Pirates of the Caribbean | Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

The Johnny Depp-starrer Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is among the biggest cinematic franchises of all time. A true cinematic treasure that blends adventure,...

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is going through major shake-ups. As it stands, a lot is still on the plank (there’s a reason we update this article so often): Will Johnny Depp reprise Jack Sparrow or will the series sail in a new direction completely? When can we even expect Pirates 6? Who of the original cast actually wants to return? On that last one, Keira Knightley (Elizabeth Swann) seems the most hesitant…and co-star Orlando Bloom sees where she’s coming from.

Last year, Keira Knightley said that she has mixed feelings about the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, saying they gave her good opportunities but also put her in a position where she was constantly being knocked down. “It’s a funny thing when you have something that was making and breaking you at the same time. I was seen as sh*t because of them…...

The Lord of the Rings stars Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom were long rumored to be dating when they starred together in Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy. While both played Elves, the two were not paired together in the film. Tyler’s Arwen was betrothed to Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn while Legolas was part of the Fellowship of the Ring.

However, after years of speculation, Liv Tyler shut down the rumors of dating the Pirates of the Caribbean star, stating that she was engaged to her first husband at the time. Appearing in an interview, Tyler addressed the rumors and mentioned that she was off-market but did admit in passing that they flirted.

Liv Tyler squashes rumor of dating The Lord of the Rings co-star Orlando Bloom Liv Tyler in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Credits: Warner Bros.

Liv Tyler played the Elf Arwen...