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Johnny Depp is jealous of James Franco in first trailer for Amber Heard defamation trial movie

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Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial will debut on Tubi.

Just four months after the verdict was rendered, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial is set to be sensationalized even further with a new movie, and EW has your exclusive first look at the bonkers trailer.

Tubi’s Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial stars Mark Hapka and Megan Davis as the warring exes, with the former sporting Depp’s signature goatee, ponytail, and sunglasses and the latter mimicking Heard’s much-discussed outfits.

The trailer features familiar touchstones from the trial, including Depp’s courtroom nonchalance, the intense scrutiny of Heard on social media, and yes, even a reference to James Franco — who was included on Heard’s witness list but never called to testify.

“It’s day one of the Depp vs. Heard defamation trial; though fans are showing support for both sides, there’s clearly a favorite here,” a reporter says in the trailer, referencing the Depp devotees who traveled from far and wide to attend the hearings and camp outside the courtroom.

Hot Take also stars Melissa Marty as Depp’s fan-favorite lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig as Heard’s attorney Elaine Bredehoft. The film, out Sept. 30, is executive-produced by Brittany Clemons, Angie Day, Marianne C. Wunch, Hannah Pillemer, and Fernando Szew. Autumn Federici and Kristifor Cvijetic also produced.

Following a six-week trial in June, a seven-person jury determined that Heard intentionally and maliciously defamed Depp when she wrote a 2018 Washington Post op-ed identifying herself as a public figure representing domestic abuse. Heard’s team filed to appeal the verdict in July after a motion for a mistrial was denied.

“We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment,” a spokesperson for Heard said. “While we realize today’s filing will ignite the Twitter bonfires, there are steps we need to take to ensure both fairness and justice.”

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's trial becomes a media circus in first look at movie adaptation

Mark Hapka as Johnny Depp in ‘Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial’ | CREDIT: TUBI

When reached for comment on the appeal, Depp’s spokesperson told EW, “The jury listened to the extensive evidence presented during the six-week trial and came to a clear and unanimous verdict that the defendant herself defamed Mr. Depp in multiple instances. We remain confident in our case and that this verdict will stand.”

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Sondra From “The Cosby Show” is Now a 64-Year Old Interior Decorator

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In 1984, The Cosby Show, on of the greatest TV sitcoms of all times, aired its first episode and its cast and stories have continued to affect today’s media in good and bad ways. Much focus and controversy have been placed on the actor Bill Cosby, who played Cliff Huxtable, the main protagonist of the series. However, not many wonder what happened to the many other actors on the set of this show.

Sabrina LeBeauf, also known as Sondra Huxtable, surprisingly didn’t remain an actress for long after her time on The Cosby Show. Instead, she began her new profession as an interior decorator. After the sitcom ended in 1992, she began studying at UCLA in a professional interior design program, according to AmoMama.
 
When asked by People magazine why she took such a drastic change from theatrical arts, LeBeauf states: “Whatever part of the brain and the heart that acting feeds in me, design does the same thing.” These days, LeBeauf lives in New York City and serves high-earning clients, and occasionally dabbles in her original career of acting.Follow her on Instagram @SabrinaLeBeauf

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Actor Hal Williams, ‘Lester’ From “227”, is Now 84 Years Old and Still Handsome As Ever

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Hal Williams is an accomplished African American actor, renowned for his notable contributions to the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he went on to gain recognition for his recurring roles in popular television sitcoms like Sanford and Son, The Waltons, and 227.

In the early 1960s, Williams began his acting career in community theaters in Ohio while working part-time as a postal worker and a corrections officer. He relocated to Hollywood in 1968 to pursue his dream of becoming a professional actor. In 1970, he decided to pursue acting full-time, and his career took off from there.

Williams appeared in several movies, including Clint Eastwood’s The Rookie, Paul Schrader’s Hardcore, and Howard Zieff’s Private Benjamin, where he played the role of Sgt. L.C. “Ted” Ross. He was also featured in the television series of the same name. During the early to mid-1990s, he played the lead role in several of comic Sinbad’s plays, including The Sinbad Show and The Cherokee Kid. He also portrayed the granddad in the 2005 Bernie Mac movie, Guess Who, which remains one of his most recent motion pictures.

In addition to his acting career, Williams has been married twice and is a proud father of three children. He is now 84 years old and continues to inspire aspiring actors worldwide. Some of his notable film credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012).

He is a remarkable actor whose dedication and hard work have earned him a place in the hearts of many fans worldwide. He remains an inspiration to aspiring actors, and his contributions to the entertainment industry will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

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This is what Chris Rock saw when Will Smith slapped him, according to AI

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Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars 2022 CREDIT: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

An artist has shared a series of AI images that have recreated Chris Rock’s point of view from the 2022 Oscars, where he was slapped by Will Smith.

During the 2022 ceremony, Oscars host Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head – a style she chose as a way of dealing with the alopecia she suffers from. Will Smith, who is married to Pinkett Smith, then walked on stage and slapped the comedian. He later shouted “keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth.”

The clip quickly went viral but an artist has now used the Artificial Intelligence-driven software Midjourney to create a series of images that show the altercation from Rock’s point of view.

“POV: You just talked smack about Will Smith’s wife at the Oscars (Big mistake),” wrote Barsee as he shared the first of four images.

The images have been shared across Twitter, with many users scared by the realism.

“I’m sorry but this AI thing is beginning to scare me,” wrote one user. “This makes me deeply uncomfortable,” added another while a third declared the “age of deep fakes is here!”

It comes days after an AI-generated image of Pope Francis apparently wearing a Balenciaga-inspired puffer jacket also went viral on Twitter.

Shortly afterwards, Midjourney temporarily disabled the platform’s free tier “due to a combination of extraordinary demand and trial abuse.”

Over the past year, Will Smith has reportedly “tried unsuccessfully” to make amends with Chris Rock.

In July last year, Smith posted an apology video to address his actions. “I’ve reached out to Chris [Rock] and the message that came back is he’s not ready to talk, and when he is, he will reach out,” he said.

During a Netflix stand-up show last month, Rock addressed the Oscars slap and said he “wasn’t a victim”.

“Everybody knows it happened,” Rock said. “I got smacked a year ago. I got smacked at the Oscars by this motherfucker. And people are like, ‘Did it hurt?’ It still hurts. I’ve got ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ear.”

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