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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will Robert Pattinson's Batman be Integrated into the DC Universe? James Gunn Spills the Beans
James Gunn has shared a major update on Robert Pattinson's Batman. While the fans are highly anticipating the second part of the trilogy, they are also wondering if the movie will be released under DCU or a separate banner. According to the media reports, Matt Reeves' The Batman Universe will be released under the Elseworlds banner, instead of DC. While the change in the movie's banner comes after James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the DC studios as co-heads, the fans are disappointed, as they wanted Pattinson's Batman to collide with other superheroes of the Universe. James Gunn's take on Robert Pattinson's Batman existing outside of DCU In conversation with Entertainment Tonight, the DC head confirmed that they are not going for Pattinson's film to be included in the studios. Gunn shared, 'I've said it before, we've talked about it before, so it's not what's happening right now. Everything's in flux, so we'll figure out what we're doing next.' While the fans demand that Batman cross paths with other superheroes, it does not fit well with Gunn and Safran 's vision for the studios. DC makers are currently working on The Brave and The Bold, wherein they will showcase the journey of the Caped Crusader as he goes on to become a crime fighter. With the stories and the timelines moving ahead, Pattinson's Batman does not enter the scenes everywhere in the near future, and hence, Gunn has decided to keep the film out of the studios. As for the update on The Batman II, the script is ready, as announced by Matt Reeves. He took to his Instagram account and shared a picture of himself and the co-writer, with the script on the table and the Batman logo in focus. The movie is expected to hit theaters in October 2027.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
'I want Scotland to thrive', Donald Trump says, amid hope of a whisky deal
US president speaks of 'love' for country but attacks 'ugly monster' wind turbines as he heads to the North East Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... US President Donald Trump has said he wants to see Scotland 'thrive' and raised hopes of a deal to cut tariffs on whisky. Mr Trump – whose mother was born in the Outer Hebrides – spoke of his 'love' for Scotland during a visit to his Trump Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The president also branded wind turbines 'ugly monsters' as he backed North Sea oil and gas before flying to his other Scottish golf resort in Aberdeenshire. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Trump International Golf Links, the president's Menie golf course in Aberdeenshire | PA Mr Trump and Sir Keir later arrived at the US president's golf course in Menie, Aberdeenshire. They arrived on Marine One, the president's helicopter, at about 7pm and were greeted by a pipe band from Robert Gordon College, who played Scotland The Brave and were saluted by Mr Trump. Mr Trump has repeatedly referred to Aberdeen as 'the oil capital of Europe', and described it while he was at Turnberry as 'an amazing place'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad At Turnberry, flanked by Sir Keir, Mr Trump was asked if changes could be made to the UK-US trade deal, which would benefit Scotland. 'I have great love for Scotland,' he said. Speaking of his mother, the President said she would 'religiously' return home every year. He jokingly added: 'When we do our trade deal, a lot of it comes to Scotland, maybe all of it should go to Scotland.' He continued: 'We deal with the UK, but a lot of it comes to Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I was very particular, because this is a part of the world I want to see thrive.' Despite the trade deal agreed between the two countries, a 10 per cent tariff remains on Scotch whisky, one of the country's biggest exports. President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club | Getty Images Asked earlier if that tariff could be dropped or eliminated as a result of the meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr Trump, who is teetotal, said: 'We'll talk about that, I didn't know whisky was a problem. I'm not a big whisky drinker, but maybe I should be.' In a marathon press conference at his golf course alongside Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Trump said the UK needs a 'mix' of different types of energy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Trump has long been outspoken about his opposition to wind and famously strongly opposed an offshore development which is visible from his Aberdeenshire golf course. 'Wind needs massive subsidy' Asked at the event if he had spoken to Sir Keir or planned to do so with Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Mr Trump said: 'Wind is the most expensive form of energy and it destroys the beauty of your fields, your plains and your waterways. 'Wind needs massive subsidy, and you are paying in Scotland and in the UK, and all over the place, massive subsidies to have these ugly monsters all over the place.' Instead, the President urged the UK to exploit North Sea oil and gas. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When we go to Aberdeen, you'll see some of the ugliest windmills you've ever seen, the height of a 50-storey building,' he said. 'You can take 1,000 times more energy out of a hole in the ground this big,' he added, gesturing with his hands. 'It's called oil and gas, and you have it there in the North Sea.' Last week, First Minister Mr Swinney described offshore wind as 'one of Scotland's greatest modern success stories'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stand in front of some people playing the bagpipes at Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire | Getty Images To the laughter of some of the assembled group, the Prime Minister – breaking with the President – calmly said: 'We believe in a mix. 'Obviously, oil and gas is going to be with us for a very long time, and that'll be part of the mix, but also wind, solar, increasingly nuclear, which is what we've been discussing this morning. 'As we go forward, the most important thing for the United Kingdom is that we have control of our energy and we have energy independence and security because, at the moment, whatever the attributes and facilities in the North Sea, that is sold on the international market and we buy it back off the international market. 'That was a historic mistake, in my view, but what we need is a mix so that we get the energy security we need for the future.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sir Keir labelled a 'tax cutter' Mr Trump also labelled Sir Keir a 'tax cutter' and said he did a 'great thing with the economy. However he attacked Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan as a 'nasty person' and hailed both Sir Keir and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as 'great men'. The president also indicated that the US may not impose heavy tariffs on British pharmaceuticals, telling reporters that 'we certainly feel a lot better' about the UK working on drugs that will be sold in the States compared to other nations. Marine One carrying President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at Balmedie in Aberdeenshire | Getty Images Referring to the Prime Minister and the Reform UK leader, the US president said: 'I happen to like both men. I like this man (Sir Keir) a lot, and I like Nigel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'And, you know, I don't know the politics over here. I don't know where they stand. I would say one is slightly liberal – not that liberal, slightly – and the other one is slightly conservative, but they're they're both good men.' He added: '(Sir Keir) did a great thing with the economy, because a lot of money is going to come in because of the deal that was made. But I think that, I think that immigration is now bigger than ever before.' The president had earlier said that he thinks Sir Keir, who has been in office for more than a year, will be 'a tax cutter.' 'Very welcome' comments on whisky Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, and Chris Swonger, Chief Executive of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said: "The President's commitment this afternoon to look at the tariffs on Scotch Whisky ahead of his meeting with the Prime Minister is very welcome. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "The Scotch Whisky and US Whiskey industries are close partners and we stand shoulder to shoulder on the issue of tariffs, calling for a permanent return to zero for zero trade which has driven the success of our industries. 'We look forward to the delivery of a deal which secures zero tariff trade for our products on both sides of the Atlantic." David Whitehouse, Chief Executive of Offshore Energies UK, said: 'It is good to hear this clear recognition from the Prime Minister that the UK will need a diverse energy mix and that oil and gas remain essential to the UK's energy future. We've long said that this is not a choice between renewables or oil and gas - we need both. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We were pleased to set this out in our open letter to the Prime Minister ahead of today's meeting with President Trump. The UK must not increase its reliance on imported energy. 'If we are going to use oil and gas, let's produce it here - responsibly, with lower emissions, and with all the benefits to jobs, taxes and growth that come from homegrown supply. 'Words matter and today's words from the Prime Minster were very welcome.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer arrive at president's Aberdeenshire resort after crunch talks at Turnberry
The Prime Minister is visiting the US President at the Ayrshire golf resort before the pair travel north to his Menie course in Aberdeenshire DON TO BUSINESS Donald Trump and Keir Starmer arrive at president's Aberdeenshire resort after crunch talks at Turnberry Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump and Keir Starmer have arrived at the US president's golf course in Aberdeenshire. They arrived on Marine One, the president's helicopter, at about 7pm and were greeted by a pipe band from Robert Gordon College, who played Scotland The Brave and were saluted by Mr Trump. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Donald Trump and Keir Starmer wave as they board Air Force One at Prestwick Airport ahead of a flight to north-east Scotland 4 Donald Trump greeted Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Credit: Getty 4 Trump waves to the press as he tees off on Sunday for his second round at Turnberry Credit: Reuters 4 The President is being protected by a huge security operation Credit: Getty The pair travelled to Menie following crunch talks at his other golf course in Turnberry, South Ayrshire. Members of Mr Trump's family followed him into his estate. He has repeatedly referred to Aberdeen as "the oil capital of Europe", and described it while he was at Turnberry as "an amazing place". Earlier today the US president was pressed on his views on Scottish independence after trade talks with Mr Starmer. The Prime Minister and his wife, Victoria, were greeted by the US leader on the steps of the luxury golf resort in Ayrshire earlier today. Sir Keir and Trump discussed the prospect of reviving ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas amid the humanitarian crisis engulfing Gaza. The PM was also likely to discuss the future of tariffs on British steel. Sir Keir and Mr Trump have built a rapport on the world stage, despite their differing political backgrounds. The Republican leader previously praised the PM for doing a "very good job" so far in government. And, when quizzed on Scottish independence, he said he didn't want to "get involved" in British domestic politics. Furious Trump says he'll CUT Putin's 50-day peace deadline and says he's 'disappointed' after latest ruthless Kyiv blitz He's due to meet First Minister John Swinney later today - and added "I hear very good things about him, and I'm meeting him today, so maybe I'll have a better opinion." On Sunday, Trump teed off on his second round in Turnberry after landing on Air Force One on Friday night, accompanied by a massive security team. Public protests at the course - surrounded by a ring of steel - were limited, while larger demonstrations were held in Aberdeen and Edinburgh on Saturday. Mr Swinney has said he will use a planned meeting with Trump to urge the US President to apply pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Speaking ahead of discussions, which are expected to take place in Aberdeenshire, Mr Swinney told BBC Breakfast: "President Trump obviously is very welcome in Scotland. "He brings with him a huge amount of media attention to Scotland, and obviously there's been significant international events have been handled as a consequence of his visit here in Scotland, particularly the trade talks with the European Union. "So what I want to pursue with President Trump is obviously the issues that are of concern to the people of Scotland."
Metro
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Johnny Depp: ‘If Hollywood execs weren't worried, I wasn't doing my job'
The last time Johnny Depp sat in the director's chair, he was in his early thirties, he'd never made a Pirates of the Caribbean movie and was dating Kate Moss. The film was 1997's The Brave, in which he co-starred with the legendary Marlon Brando. The critics panned it and he never directed another movie. Until now. Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness sees Depp back calling the shots. Speaking to Metro at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 62-year-old looked like a mix of Keith Richards and his Pirates character, Captain Jack. His fingers were covered in rings, his arms and chest bearing tattoos like war-paint, his face half-hidden by a wide-brimmed hat. You might imagine that the subject of his new movie, the famed Italian painter and sculptor, might well approve of this rebel rouser bringing his life to the screen. So why direct now? 'I asked myself that too. Why now?' he grunted. The answer is simple: Al Pacino. 'It was Al, who's a hero and a dear old friend,' he explained. 'I didn't have any plans on making another film as a director at all until Al Pacino called.' Back when these two made crime classic Donnie Brasco, Pacino was planning a Modigliani film. And now? 'He goes, 'I think you should direct it,'' he continued, his voice dropping into a pitch perfect Pacino impression. Pacino felt his former co-star understood Amedeo Modigliani, the struggling artist living in Paris at the turn of the Twentieth Century. Like Modigliani, for better or worse, he has always trodden his own path across his wild career, one that's seen him fall in and out of favour with Hollywood, following his very public court appearances alongside ex-wife Amber Heard. But now in his 60s, the actor knew he was way too old to play the artist, in a story that takes in 72 hours of his life. Then he came across a photo of Riccardo Scamarcio, the impossibly handsome, green-eyed Italian who played the villain in John Wick 2. 'There was something beautifully, poetically kind of savage [in him]. A straight shooter, not full of s**t, pardon my language,' he said. 'I saw something in his eyes. You can't help but to see something in his eyes. 'Riccardo to me is like a young Brando, young Pacino, young Chris Walken.' They first chatted on FaceTime when, bizarrely, Scamarcio was at a petrol station. 'I was driving down from Rome to Puglia in the south of Italy,' the actor, sitting quietly next to Depp, recalled. 'I had my daughter and the nanny in the car. I had this phone call 10 o'clock at night in Italy. So I stopped at the gas station. And I asked the people at the gas station to let me in the place to do this phone call with Johnny Depp! And they said, 'Of course, of course!'' 'I saw cans of oil!' Depp laughed. 'That's when I really knew it was perfect.' Scamarcio has already played one famous painter – in the 2022 film Caravaggio's Shadow. But this was always going to be different. He put his actor through the ringer, not least when Scamarcio had to act opposite Pacino, cast as Maurice Gangnat, the influential art collector who has the power to turn Modigliani from an unknown into an artistic legend. 'I felt pressure, like a huge mountain on my shoulder,' Scamarcio, dressed in a navy waistcoat and white T-shirt, shrugged. He compared it to taking a penalty in football in the last minute. 'I know I make the goal!' he cried. It didn't help that Depp completely re-wrote their scene at the last minute, with phrases like 'more dialogue to come' scrawled across the pages. 'I went to Al and knocked on the door of his trailer,' he remembered. 'He said, 'Hey kid! I don't know what to say. You're not even English, you're f**king Italian!'' For Depp, this lively biopic is all part of the comeback trail after Hollywood studios backed away from him – his public image rocked by allegations of domestic abuse. Right now, he's filming Day Drinker alongside sometime co-star Penélope Cruz, with director Marc Webb. Whether this means he's back is hard to say, but he was clear-sighted on his four decades in the industry. 'Hollywood,' he said, 'didn't always agree with some of my choices, which was always a bit of a drag.' He remembered when the executives would come down to his sets. 'If I saw fear in them, and fear especially of what I'm doing, it was like adding fuel to my choices when I saw them worried. It fuelled me to continue. 'It fuelled me to push it further, not because I wanted to hurt anyone or anything like that. Just the fact that they were worried about my character choices told me very quickly and very simply that I was doing my job. If they weren't worried, then I would feel I wasn't doing my job enough.' Depp was on a roll, speaking with the sort of freedom that makes you feel he's far removed from the cookie-cutter young stars that are schooled in saying nothing to the media. 'Ultimately, what I've learned about Hollywood is that it can be very limiting, especially creatively,' he said. 'I don't want to play with structures that are existing. 'I think that one should have their own unique voice, just like in life. Nobody else should be making choices about who you are and what you feel and what you see.' It's why he felt thrilled by making an independent movie about Modigliani, away from the system. More Trending 'It's very freeing to be actually involved from the very beginning of a project…to develop that project that wouldn't necessarily get made in Hollywood. Because at this point, I'm not going to go in and do a tap dance for anybody. So it was a learning experience, Hollywood,' he added, grinning. 'They still have a lot to learn.' You imagine if Al Pacino ever reads this, he'd be proud. Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness is in cinemas July 11, with special previews nationwide July 10. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Brad Pitt demands Angelina Jolie's private messages in explosive new legal filing MORE: Kanye West accused of sex trafficking and assault by ex-assistant in bombshell new lawsuit MORE: 2023's biggest and most explosive blockbuster is streaming this weekend
