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Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alice Cooper believes Johnny Depp's problems are 'easily fixed'
Alice Cooper is convinced Johnny Depp can fix his "problems" by marrying a woman closer to his own age and reading the Bible. The rock legend has played alongside Depp in their band Hollywood Vampires since 2012, but the 62-year-old actor has been busy dealing with a number of personal issues including long-running legal battles over his relationship with ex-wife Amber Heard, 39. Alice is convinced his friend is now "doing well" but could do with some sage advice for the future. Alice, 77, told The Times newspaper: "I thought if he loses that [second lawsuit] suit, he could go down a rabbit hole and not come back. "But I think he's doing well now and I'm hoping he's gonna come and play with us at our London show. But Johnny's problems are easily fixed. "I keep telling him: quit marrying girls and marry a woman ... "I've read it [the Bible] 14 or 15 times. He'd do well to do the same amount. At least!" The Pirates of the Caribbean actor split from Heard in 2016 and his career went into freefall when she later wrote an op-ed about being a victim of domestic abuse, which led to a lengthy court battle after he sued her for defamation. He won the case and is now getting back to work in the movie business, and he recently insisted he's not holding a grudge. Depp previously told The Telegraph: "This sounds like horses*** but one can simply hold hate [until it] inspires some species of malice in your skull. "Makes you think of revenge. But hating someone is a great big responsibility to hang on to. "The real truth of it, that I won't allow, is that in order for me to hate, I have to care first. And I don't care. What should I care about? That I got done wrong to [by others]? Plenty of people get done wrong." When asked why he took his grievances to court, Depp insisted he didn't want "a lie" to do be the "deciding factor of whether or not I have the capability of making movies in Hollywood." Depp went on to insist he's learned a lot from the last few years and is determined to move on with his life. He added: "Going through all that in real time amounted to seven or eight years. "It was a harsh, painful internal journey. Would I rather not have gone through something like that? Absolutely. But I learnt far more than I ever dreamed I could.'
Leader Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale
The collection, named Let the Light In, also features a painting of a rose for his daughter, the actress Lily-Rose Depp. Pirates of the Caribbean star Depp created the original works in the early 2000s, during the early years of his relationship with the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. The couple lived with their children, Jack and Lily-Rose, at their estate Le Hameau, in the south of France, where he painted the works. The pair announced their split in 2012. Depp said: 'I've been lucky enough to understand through various artists – listening, learning things – the only thing you can really do is add the light to what's there.' Asked about his self-portrait, which is painted in watercolours, Depp said: 'It represents exactly what I was experiencing at the time – very present, just there.' The companion piece is a single rose, entitled A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose. Depp added: 'When Lily-Rose was a little kiddie, I'd paint her a rose every Valentine's Day. 'On Mother's Day, I'd paint Vanessa some roses. You don't really know where it's going to go, it's all up to chance.' The works, available in a limited edition of 195, are all hand-signed by Depp and can be bought individually or as a set. The paintings follow previous art he has created and sold in recent years. They will go on sale from 8am on July 18, exclusively at and in their 38 nationwide UK galleries.
South Wales Guardian
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale
The collection, named Let the Light In, also features a painting of a rose for his daughter, the actress Lily-Rose Depp. Pirates of the Caribbean star Depp created the original works in the early 2000s, during the early years of his relationship with the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. The couple lived with their children, Jack and Lily-Rose, at their estate Le Hameau, in the south of France, where he painted the works. The pair announced their split in 2012. Depp said: 'I've been lucky enough to understand through various artists – listening, learning things – the only thing you can really do is add the light to what's there.' Asked about his self-portrait, which is painted in watercolours, Depp said: 'It represents exactly what I was experiencing at the time – very present, just there.' The companion piece is a single rose, entitled A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose. Depp added: 'When Lily-Rose was a little kiddie, I'd paint her a rose every Valentine's Day. 'On Mother's Day, I'd paint Vanessa some roses. You don't really know where it's going to go, it's all up to chance.' The works, available in a limited edition of 195, are all hand-signed by Depp and can be bought individually or as a set. The paintings follow previous art he has created and sold in recent years. They will go on sale from 8am on July 18, exclusively at and in their 38 nationwide UK galleries.
Los Angeles Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Walt Disney is now an animatronic. 5 things to know about the new Disneyland attraction
Disneyland turned 70 today, and to mark the occasion the resort unveiled its signature attraction for its anniversary year, 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life.' The show is notable in that it features the first audio-animatronic of Walt Disney, a creation the company's creatives have stressed is its most lifelike mechanical figure to date. While Disneyland's 70th celebrations got underway in May, 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' is its nostalgic soul, and the aim of the production is to illustrate that the massive conglomerate that is Walt Disney Co. today was, at its heart, the vision of one man. The 17-minute-or-so experience is housed in the Main Street Opera House, where it will run for the next year. After that, it will play in tandem with 'The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln,' which has called the space home since 1965. 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' has generated much curiosity, speculation and controversy since it was unveiled at last year's D23 fan convention. A re-creation of the company's patriarch is newsworthy, generating discussion on how best to preserve a legacy, but also notable because, unlike the vast majority of Disney's audio-animatronic figures, Disney is a widely recognizable personality for which much film and audio footage exists, thanks to a weekly television show in the '60s. Audiences will likely approach the mechanical re-creation with more scrutiny than an exaggerated character on, say, Pirates of the Caribbean, or even a 'Star Wars' figure. I was at Disneyland for its 70th anniversary and took in the show. Here are some instant reactions. I'm eager to see 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' a second time, in part because I didn't catch much of what the robotic figurine was saying. Not because I wasn't interested but simply because I was distracted by how the audio-animatronic moved. I'm used to seeing figures, at Disney and elsewhere, with exaggerated motions. Not here. The Disney figure maneuvers with patience — and, dare I even say, grace. That's a huge compliment for a robot. When Disney goes from leaning on a desk to standing, and then back again, you'll be looking around the stage, wondering just what mechanization allowed that to happen. Especially impressive is the slowness with which the arms move, his hands accentuating the speech but in a natural way; that is, they don't move with every sentence. There are times Disney will point and moments he puts his arm to his hips. It's incredibly fluid. I was lucky to be seated about three-fourths of the way back in the theater, so I was able to take in the theatricality of it all — a small movement of an eyebrow, a slight twist of the wrist — without nitpicking imperfections in the machine, which brings us to the next point. By now, many Disney fans have had a chance to see the officially released images by the company as well as close-up pictures taken by park guests. There have been quibbles, to say the least, with many a fan showing snapshots of the animatronic side by side with pictures of a much younger Disney. It's important to note that the figure captures Disney in 1963. Disney died in 1966 at 65. The show has me thinking a bit on how the animatronic medium can be used best. Disney introduced its audio-animatronics in 1963 with the Enchanted Tiki Room, but elevated the form in 1965 with the 'Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln' production. We have no filmed footage of Abraham Lincoln, meaning he exists to us largely in our mind. 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' contains a 15-minute documentary-like film, 'One Man's Dream,' which is narrated by Disney and Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger, allowing us an instant comparison. From my vantage point — again, about three-fourths of the way into the theater — the animatronic was a more-than-respectable approximation of Disney. It's not perfect, perhaps — the face is a little bulky, the cheeks just a bit off — but that's because I still think the medium is best suited for more fantastical characters and creations, shows and figures that let us use our imagination rather than aim to capture life. Audio, however, is taken direct from Disney's speeches, with an emphasis on creative inspiration, and while it has been cleaned up, there's no mistaking that it's Disney's voice. Ultimately, Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative team responsible for theme park creations, deserves to be commended for this risk, as it has me eager to see how audio-animatronics will continue to evolve and elevate our immersive experiences. At its core, this is a robot, and no robot will directly capture human life, at least not yet, but this is as close as Walt Disney Co. has come. Imagineering took great pains to capture Disney accurately. That's apparent, right down to Disney's tie emblazoned with the logo for Palm Springs' Smoke Tree Ranch, a favorite retreat of his. At a media event earlier this year, Imagineers spoke of re-creating the exact suits Disney wore, as well as researching his shoe size and attempting to find the correct hair gel Disney would use. (They failed in the latter mission.) The figure's hands were sculpted with the help of actual molds of Disney's hands, courtesy of the Walt Disney Family Museum, and the Imagineers studied film footage to time how often Disney would blink. 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' is a work of theater, ultimately, and it's a period piece. The set surrounding Disney is a re-creation of his office, and it has a homey, vintage feel. Yet the focus of the show, at least until some animated effects in its final moments, is on Disney. While the animatronic portion of the production is about two to three minutes, it's a restrained, respectable production. The short answer is we don't really know. Many members of the Disney family have spoken favorably of the animatronic. There has been one notable exception: Disney's granddaughter, Joanna Miller, who has argued that Disney wouldn't want to be preserved as a robot. Additionally, Miller is fearful that future audiences will see Disney simply as an audio-animatronic character rather than a real human. Walt Disney Co. in May attempted to address those concerns. 'In all our research, we never found any documentation of Walt saying that,' Imagineer Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz said about the belief that Disney did not want to be immortalized as an audio-animatronic. 'We know that it's anecdotal, and we can't speak to what was told to people in private, and we can't speak to Joanna's specific feelings about the project. But we have worked very diligently for many years with the Walt Disney Family Museum and members of the Disney and Miller family.' Imagineering has argued that the show is important because it can show today's audiences, who may think of the name Walt Disney as simply a designation for a corporation, as a real human. 'Why are we doing this now?' Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald said. 'For two reasons. One is Disneyland's 70th anniversary is an ideal time, we thought, to create a permanent tribute to Walt Disney in the Opera House. The other: I grew up watching Walt Disney on television. I guess I'm the old man. He came into our living room every week and chatted, and it was very casual, and you felt like you knew the man. But a lot of people today don't know Walt Disney was an individual. They think Walt Disney is a company.' As someone who reported on the audio-animatronic earlier this year, I'm hesitant to give a definitive opinion on the show. I tried to approach the perspectives of Miller and Imagineering with equal respect, as I believe both are valid. I can't, for instance, relate to what it's like to see a loved one turned into an audio-animatronic. Nor am I charged with helping to preserve a company's legacy. There is one lasting thought I had, however. 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' is unique for a theme park experience. It is not tied to a massive intellectual property like a blockbuster film or hit television series. As an almost 17-minute theatrical show, with the vast majority of the experience being a documentary film, this isn't an E-ticket, the Disney term for its top-of-the-line attractions, a reference to the park's ticketing books of yore. Yes, Walt Disney Co. has objectives in appealing to the nostalgia of its fans, and it can further endear audiences to the company if it can put a face behind its roots. Today the firm is a mass of properties — Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar and more — and surely there's motivation in presenting Walt Disney Co. as human, one devoted to creativity and imagination, which is the primary theme of Disney's short speech. Yet, ultimately, this isn't going to pack in long-term crowds. It's an addition to Disney's original park that explores its history. And Disney enthusiasts will likely appreciate this bold endeavor from the company — or at least enjoy debating the merits of the figure. In that sense, it's the rare theme park attraction that feels like a passion project.
Courier-Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Orlando Bloom ‘turning into world's worst ex' as he celebrates single life after Katy Perry split
Don't miss out on the headlines from Hook Ups & Break Ups. Followed categories will be added to My News. He's failed to reclaim his leading man status, ever since playing a sea-faring adventurer in Pirates of the Caribbean over two decades ago. But Orlando Bloom has upped his swashbuckling adventures off-camera over the past few weeks, in the aftermath of his and Katy Perry's break-up. All that's left us wondering: has Orlando, 48, assumed his greatest role yet … as the worst ex ever? Because as far as he's concerned, his single era's in full Bloom. And he is making sure the world knows about it. Whether it's air-kissing the Kardashians and co at the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, or partying with nepo babies half his age at Oasis's concert in Manchester, the former heart-throb has been keeping himself busy. Meanwhile, his very recent ex has been grafting hard on her world tour, Lifetimes, and plastering on a smile following the end of their nine-year relationship. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have ended their relationship after nearly 10 years together. Picture: Getty. His jam-packed social diary includes cringe-inducing selfies and videos, and a bleary-eyed appearance at Wimbledon the morning after the night before at Oasis. Rewinding two months, the actor was there to greet Katy, with their four-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, in tow, following her all-female, 11-minute space flight with Blue Origin in April. But behind the scenes, reports spread that the couple's out-of-this-world love had come crashing down to earth, amid rumours that Orlando wasn't happy with Katy's very attention-seeking spectacle. One month later, their engagement was reportedly over, and they were duly pictured on opposite sides of the world. For his part, Orlando rocked up solo to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's £20m wedding in Venice, while Katy - who's actually the one who's close to the billionaire pair - honoured her tour commitments in Australia. They had yet to confirm the split, but the writing was on the wall, as Orlando got busy 'partying and cosying up' to Sydney Sweeney, among the many A-listers in attendance, and hugging a 'mystery woman' - who later turned out to be Katy's stylist, Jamie Mizrahi. And the cringey behaviour didn't stop there, as Orlando - the man who didn't like Katy's public spectacle - decided to run a lap of Venice in the shortest shorts possible. Bloom has been enjoying his newly-single life in recent weeks. Picture: AFP. Needless to say, short-shrift was given to any alleged hopes he had of going incognito. Days later, the former couple announced in a statement that 'Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting. 'They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is - and always will be - raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.' Days later, they stayed true to their word - with Orlando sharing photos from a family holiday in Italy with Katy, Daisy Dove, and Orlando's son Flynn, 14, whom he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr. But after bidding the family arrivederci, the actor was off to the races - seemingly loving every minute of his newfound single life. Over the weekend, he posted a video from Oasis's concert at Heaton Park, where he hobnobbed in the VIP section with the band's kids, including Liam Gallagher's sons Lennon, 25, and Gene, 24. Singing blissfully into his phone, the actor sparked a mixed reaction. Some loved his unbridled love for the band; others found it just a wee bit cringeworthy. One commenter wrote: 'Midlife crisis on full display,' while another weighed in: 'Grow up.' A third added: 'Hasn't done anything since Lord of the Rings. 'Such a boring non-entity.' Not one to be deterred, the father of two partied into the night, before donning his fineries the following day to attend the Wimbledon Men's Final. The pair had gotten engaged in 2020. Picture: Getty. Dressed in a Ralph Lauren suit - with sunglasses to supposedly disguise the inevitable hangover - the actor watched Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz to take the top title. Taking to Instagram, he later wrote: 'What a game!!! 'There is something so reassuringly British and life affirming about Wimbledon.' Once again, his exploits sparked a mixed reaction. One follower joked, 'You're everywhere,' while another added, 'He's having quite the freeloading summer.' Meanwhile, in contrast to his very social life, Orlando's acting career hasn't quite sparked the same global attention. His most recent film, Deep Cover - in which he stars as an improv actor turned undercover agent - was released on Amazon Prime last month. So far, it's garnered positive reviews, but it's had half the impact of Orlando's social calendar. What's more, he may have been Hollywood hot property in the noughties - with roles in massive franchises like Lord of The Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean - but he's hardly made a splash since. He's worked relatively consistently, but his personal life has always eclipsed his professional output. Very public relationships with actress Kate Bosworth and first wife Miranda Kerr have increased his reputation as a celebrity romancer. That was then cemented when he got together with singer Katy in 2016 - before proposing in 2020. British actor Orlando Bloom. They'd initially planned to get married in Japan later that year, but the COVID-19 pandemic scuppered those chances. Then, after the initial postponement, they said their busy schedules kept getting in the way. Sources have since said: 'They never set a date for the wedding or got around to planning anything, and Orlando is 'over it.'' Meanwhile, despite Orlando's love for things 'reassuringly British' he's slowly but surely become a parody of an LA cliche. In 2021, he went viral for all the wrong reasons, after taking part in the Sunday Times' Day in the Life series. On an average day, he said, he woke up at 6.30am and spent time 'connecting' with his then baby daughter. He said: 'I'll do eye-gazing with her and sing songs.' Then, his day got progressively madder, as he explained: 'I like to earn my breakfast so I'll just have some green powders that I mix with brain octane oil, a collagen powder for my hair and nails, and some protein. 'It's all quite LA, really.' As well as chanting 'for 20 minutes every day, religiously', he also went hiking and built Lego. Capping off the universally-mocked feature, he explained why he was 90 percent vegan, opining: 'I sometimes look at a cow and think, that's the most beautiful thing ever' … despite the fact that, 10 percent of the time, he ate red meat. Orlando was duly mocked to oblivion for his 'normal routine' - and his reputation hasn't quite survived the wreckage. Now, as he continues to make hay while the sun shines on his very single summer, we're all wondering: are we watching him play his biggest role to date, as the world's worst - and certainly most embarrassing - ex? Sadly for Katy, Orlando may have hung up his pirate costume decades ago … but it looks like he's more determined than ever to sail the seas. Originally published as Orlando Bloom 'turning into world's worst ex' as he celebrates single life after Katy Perry split
