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Actress Helen Mirren says she was subjected to antisemitic verbal abuse in London; she reiterates support for Israel’s existence while condemning the violence in Gaza, reflecting on Holocaust memory and the complexities of Israel’s founding, and notes she would work again with Tom Hardy.
At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren addressed a verbal attack calling her an “evil Zionist,” noting the case is being investigated as a hate crime, while reaffirming her long-standing ties to Israel and criticizing some actions against Palestinians; she also expressed genuine support for Tom Hardy and said she hopes he returns for MobLand.
HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery kicked off House of the Dragon Season 3 with a sold‑out open‑air screening at the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily’s Ancient Greek amphitheater, featuring the cast and a live orchestra; the crowd cheered pivotal moments as Season 3 continues the Targaryen civil war, highlighting WBD’s ongoing love affair with Taormina after The White Lotus shot there.
Olivia Wilde enjoyed a sunny Italian getaway in Taormina, Sicily, showcasing her fit figure in a beaded string bikini and attending the Taormina Film Festival, where she received the Taormina Creativity Award for her contributions to cinema. She also participated in various events and has several upcoming acting and directing projects.
Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso made a rare joint red carpet appearance at the Taormina Film Festival, sparking engagement speculation amid recent news of their first child's birth.
Calista Flockhart stole the spotlight at the premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" at the Taormina Film Festival, wearing a stunning emerald green Giorgio Armani satin gown. The actress, accompanied by her husband Harrison Ford, turned heads with her elegant look, featuring a deep-v neckline and minimal makeup. Fans praised the couple's red carpet appearance, calling it fabulous.
Amber Heard attended the Taormina Film Festival in Italy to promote her new film, In the Fire, and received extra security due to online threats she has received since her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. Heard carefully selected her interviews, focusing on her career and the film. The film's producer had to persuade Italian police to provide extra security amid concerns of demonstrations by Depp supporters. Despite the controversy, Heard received positive reception from fans and co-stars at the event.
Amber Heard attended the Taormina Film Festival in Italy to promote her new film, In the Fire, and required extra security due to online threats she has received since her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. She carefully selected her interviews, answering questions for Variety by email and taking none about Depp. The film's producer had to persuade Italian police to provide extra security amid concerns of demonstrations by Depp supporters. Despite the controversy, the reception toward Heard was positive, and her co-stars praised her performance.
Amber Heard discusses her role in the film "In the Fire" at the Taormina Film Festival, where she plays an American psychiatrist who works with a troubled youth in a small town in Colombia in 1890. Heard talks about the themes of the film, her character's independence, and the challenges of balancing big franchise movies like "Aquaman" with smaller passion projects like "In the Fire." She also addresses the recent public spectacle of her marriage to Johnny Depp and the defamation suit he filed against her.
Amber Heard discusses her role in the film "In the Fire" at the Taormina Film Festival, where she plays an American psychiatrist who works with a troubled youth in a small town in Colombia in 1890. Heard talks about the themes of the film, her character's independence, and the challenges of balancing big franchise movies like "Aquaman" with smaller passion projects like "In the Fire." She also addresses the recent public spectacle of her marriage to Johnny Depp and the defamation suit against her.
Amber Heard made her first public appearance since her high-profile trial with Johnny Depp at Italy's Taormina Film Festival, where she accompanied the world premiere of her new film In The Fire. The actress has been keeping a low profile since the trial and verdict and is reportedly building a new life in Spain. In Taormina, she attended the festival's blue carpet photo call and the world premiere but steered clear of the press conference for the film on Sunday morning and is doing very little press.
Amber Heard will return to the big screen in the upcoming thriller In The Fire, which will premiere at the 69th Taormina Film Festival in Italy. This will be her first film promotion since losing the defamation case brought by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. In the movie, she will play an American psychiatrist called to Colombia in 1899 to treat a young boy whom a local priest has accused of being possessed by the devil. Amber will travel to Sicily with her co-star Eduardo Noriego and director Conor Allyn to promote the film. She is also expected to reprise her role as Mera in the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Actress Bella Thorne is engaged to entrepreneur and Bad Vegan producer Mark Emms. The couple met last year on the beach in Ibiza and got engaged on Mother's Day. Thorne showed off her multi-carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring in a photo accompanying the announcement. She revealed that she is looking for more than one look for the big day, with an eye toward vintage Schiaparelli or Dior. Thorne is set to host a night of short film debuts at the upcoming Taormina Film Festival, where her film, Paint Her Red, will debut.