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Why Johnny Depp appealed the libel case against Amber Heard, according to his attorney

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Why Johnny Depp appealed the libel case against Amber Heard, according to his attorney

In a recent interview, Johnny Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez discussed the actor’s decision to appeal the results of his defamation trial. She claimed that if Amber Heard had not insisted on continuing to “litigate this matter,” Johnny would have “moved on” from the trial. As the case progresses, Camille continued, Johnny’s legal team has a strategy to “protect” its “client’s interests.”

A 2018 article that Johnny Depp’s ex-wife Amber wrote for The Washington Post about her experiences as a victim of domestic violence sparked a lawsuit, according to his attorneys, because it falsely accused him of being the abuser. Amber had submitted an appeal last week against the $10.35 million settlement sum that had been given to Johnny in a judgement from their defamation trial on June 1.

Camille, who rose to fame during the prominent trial, recently spoke candidly about the ongoing legal drama involving Johnny and Amber with CBS Morning host Gayle King. Is it safe to assume that none of you would have appealed if she (Amber) hadn’t challenged the verdict in the defamation case? Would you have changed course? Yes, that is a very fair statement, Camille said in response, adding, “We have to protect our client’s interests.”

According to Johnny’s attorney, the actor will be “protected” as long as the lawsuit is active. The attorney responded to Gayle’s query about Camille’s ability to recover while “both sides are still in court arguing,” saying, “It’s a pretty standard legal procedure. Our only wish is for the court to uphold the decision, which we believe was the correct decision, and permit both parties to proceed.

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The defamation case was recently heard in a US court, and Amber’s attorneys recently claimed that the court “made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment” (of the US constitution). The following day, Johnny also submitted a legal notice to challenge the $2 million judgement against him that Amber’s defamation case jury had imposed.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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