Russell Crowe and Johnny Depp ‘Broke’ Director Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke Says

Johnny Depp‘s wallet is feeling a little heavier right now … millions of dollars heavier!

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Essoe (Midnight Mass) and Daniel Zovatto (Station Eleven) will join Academy Award winner Russell Crowe in the Julius Avery-directed supernatural thriller The Pope’s Exorcist for Screen Gems.

Johnny Depp is quite the artist.

Johnny Depp's lawyers have said that they must "protect" the actor as Amber Heard files to appeal the verdict.MORE: Amber Heard's sister breaks silence with supportive message amid Johnny Depp trialCamille Vasquez, who was Johnny's attorney during the initial trial where he sued Amber for defamation, said that the team were always expecting Amber to appeal the jury's verdict.WATCH: Amber Heard says she did not want divorce details to go public"Mr. Depp ended up filing his own appeals so that the court could have the full record.

the $2 million verdict awarded to Amber Heard in the couple’s defamation battle.Vasquez told “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King it was “fair” to say that Depp’s team wouldn’t be seeking to appeal if his ex-wife hadn’t first filed to challenge the jury verdict ordering her to pay Depp $10 million in damages.Depp filed his notice of appeal Friday seeking to overturn the single count of defamation that Heard won at their bombshell trial last month. His filing came one day after Heard filed her own appeal.The 59-year-old “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor is hoping that the appeal will nullify the $2 million award the jury handed Heard over her claims that Depp’s lawyer made false and damaging comments about her.Depp, of course, came out victorious last month when a Fairfax County, Va., jury found that Heard defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed piece on being a victim of domestic abuse.Vasquez said Heard’s appeal was “expected.”“I mean, she’s indicated since the day she lost the trial that she was going to appeal,” the lawyer at Brown Rudnick said. Filing their own appeal is an effort “to protect our client’s interest,” Vasquez said, referring to Depp.She also told King she felt “lucky” to represent the star accused of domestic abuse. Johnny Depp’s lawyer, Camille Vasquez, tells @gayleking that their relatively young legal team was an asset in his case: “I think young people have a fresh perspective on especially these issues, the issues that we were discussing in this case — abuse, Me Too.” pic.twitter.com/dmg0TnlNZ1EXCLUSIVE: @GayleKing sits down with attorney Camille Vasquez, who represented Johnny Depp in his defamation trial win against ex-wife Amber Heard, for her first interview since Heard filed a motion to

Amber Heard forced Johnny Depp’s hand, according to his attorney.

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The Toronto International Film Festival is back this year.

Amber Heard filed to appeal the verdict in Johnny Depp's defamation case against her, the 59-year-old actor's attorney, Camille Vasquez, is speaking out. Vasquez sat down with Gayle King in a pre-taped interview that aired during on Thursday and shared their response to Heard's appeal, saying they were not surprised that she filed it.On July 21, ET obtained legal documents which showed that Heard filed her notice to appeal the June 1 verdict in which Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Due to the state's statutory cap, the punitive damages were later reduced to $350,000.

The Toronto International Film Festival is ready to roll out the carpet in a big way, revealing a list of new titles featuring some big stars.

Camille Vasquez said she felt “lucky” to defend him in court against his ex-wife and alleged abuser, Amber Heard.In a teaser clip ahead of a sit-down interview with Vasquez by “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King, the attorney was asked why she thinks the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star specifically picked her to take part in the highly publicized defamation case. “It was important to have a woman on the team,” the 38-year-old lawyer said, in part. “Why?” King challenged.“This case called for a woman’s perspective,” Vasquez answered, “and I was the lucky person chosen to do this job.”“Do you feel lucky? Is lucky the word?” King interrupted again.EXCLUSIVE: @GayleKing sits down with attorney Camille Vasquez, who represented Johnny Depp in his defamation trial win against ex-wife Amber Heard, for her first interview since Heard filed a motion to appeal.

Chris Rock is speaking out about the infamous incident between him and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.

Zack Sharf Chris Rock addressed the infamous Will Smith slap more directly than ever during a recent comedy show at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey (via US Weekly). The comedian is currently touring the country along with Kevin Hart. Rock said he is not a victim, but he did joke that it hurt getting slapped by Will Smith on the Oscars stage.“Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” Rock said, later adding, “I’m not a victim.

Marvel’s Moon Knight to put “food on the table”.The actor, who played religious zealot Arthur Harrow in the Disney+ series, was asked about starring in the show as he finished work directing documentary series The Last Movie Stars, which followed the lives and careers of Paul Newman and wife Joanne Woodward.Speaking to Insider, Hawke explained his decision to accept Moon Knight was inspired by Newman, believing that’s what he would have done.“I remember I was sitting at my dinner table and I had just been offered Moon Knight and I was trying to decide whether to do that or not,” Hawke said. “And my youngest, Indiana, who was 10 at the time, said, ‘Well, Dad, what would Paul do?’”Newman is known for roles in classics like Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid and The Hustler, although he starred in some blockbusters, like The Towering Inferno, later in his career.“Do I think he admired blockbusters and superhero movies? No, I don’t,” Hawke said about Newman. “He hated doing Towering Inferno.

What a year Ethan Hawke has had so far. The actor already starred in two films this year, Robert Eggers’ “The Northman” and Scott Derrickson‘s “The Black Phone.” Then “The Last Movie Stars,” his documentary series on Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward premiered earlier this month.

Desert Island Discs.At the time of her testimony, Moss had said: “We were leaving the room, Johnny left before I did, and there had been a rain storm. As I left the room, I slid down the stairs and I hurt my back.“I screamed, because I didn’t know what had happened to me and I was in pain.

The lineup announced today for the 79th Venice Film Festival is a varied and rich offering from the world’s oldest event of its kind. There are auteur filmmakers galore who have also shown commercial mettle, previous Lido winners and some tantalizing out-of-competition entries including a short film featuring Chris Rock. While there may not be a Dune– or Joker-sized Hollywood tentpole in the bunch, this is an intriguing mix which is sure to bring plenty of star power — notably with Olivia Wilde’s out of competition title Don’t Worry Darling ferrying Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan and Chris Pine to the island.

Kate Moss is looking back at one of her most famous photoshoots – the iconic Calvin Klein ad with Mark Wahlberg, which debuted in 1992.

A somber reflection. Kate Moss is opening up about the darker side of her modeling career.

Washington Post op-ed titled, “Amber Heard: I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture’s wrath. That has to change.” In Heard's countersuit, the same jury also found that Depp's former attorney had defamed her when he claimed that the actress had made up the allegations of assault. Depp and Heard are now both in the process of appealing the verdicts.During her testimony, Heard referenced a rumor she'd heard about Depp pushing Kate Moss down a flight of stairs while the two were dating in the '90s.

Kate Moss explained why she testified on behalf of her ex-beau Johnny Depp in his legal battle against Amber Heard. Moss, who dated Depp from 1994 until 1997, put the rumor that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor kicked her down the stairs to rest officially during the six-week trial. "I know the truth about Johnny," Moss explained during a recent interview on BBC Radio 4 (via People magazine).

Kate Moss is detailing her involvement in the highly publicized defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The British supermodel, formerly in a relationship with Depp between 1994 and 1998, testified on the stand in support of her ex during the weeks-long trial.  This week, Moss was a guest on the BBC radio interview show  where she detailed her motivation behind joining the legal battle.

Alicia Vikander is getting candid about her darker times.

Kate Moss is opening up about her testimony.

Kate Moss opened up about her decision to testify in the explosive defamation trial between her ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

Maya Hawke has learned a lot from her parents.

Kate Moss felt she had to testify at he ex Johnny Depp’s defamation trial.

Nearly two months after Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s heated defamation suit concluded in his favor, Kate Moss has reflected on her decision to speak up.

to support Johnny Depp in his libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, saying she had to “say [the] truth” about the actor. Moss, 48, testified to the Virginia courtroom in May via video link from Gloucestershire, refuting one of the accusations against Depp, who she was in a relationship with from 1994 to 1998. Speaking to Lauren Laverne on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs, she said: “I know the truth about Johnny.

Kate Moss is notoriously private and her famous saying "never explain, never complain," has been something she has lived by over her lengthy career in the spotlight.MORE: Lily-Rose Depp had this to say when asked a rare question about dad Johnny DeppHowever, this weekend, the British supermodel gave an incredibly rare interview as she became the latest guest on Desert Island Discs.While chatting on the iconic podcast, Kate opened up about the recent Johnny Depp defamation trial against Amber Heard, which saw her speak out in defence of her ex-boyfriend.VIDEO: Kate Moss speaks out in Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial Kate spoke out from her home in the Cotswolds via video link after Amber had mentioned a rumour that the model had been pushed down the stairs by the actor when they were dating.MORE: Johnny Depp's children comment on their famous fatherMORE: Lily-Rose Depp unveils new hairstyle and pretty pink nightwear to mark 23rd birthdayExplaining her stance, Kate said: "I know the truth about Johnny [Depp]. I know he never kicked me down the stairs.

Kate Moss has revealed why she felt moved to defend her former partner Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit with ex-wife Amber Heard earlier this year.

Kate Moss has said she felt she “had to tell the truth” in defence of her former partner Johnny Depp during his recent libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Kate, 48, testified in defence of Johnny, 59, during his multimillion-dollar US lawsuit against Amber, 36, after the Aquaman actress mentioned a rumour that Kate was pushed down the stairs by Johnny while the two were in a relationship. Johnny won the lawsuit against Amber last month after a jury ruled her 2018 article in the Washington Post was defamatory.