Los Angeles: An obscure, extinct creature that had scissor-like claws is being named after Hollywood star Johnny Depp, who played Edward Scissorhands in the 1990 movie.
The actor, known for taking on quirky characters in his movies, had the rare honour after a 505-million-year-old fossil was discovered by the scientists, the People magazine reported.
The creature has been named Kooteninchela deppi because of its scissor-like claws, which reminded the scientist who discovered it of Depp's character from 'Edward Scissorhands'.
"When I first saw the pair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species, I could not help but think of Edward Scissorhands," the scientist, David Legg, said on the website of London's Imperial College....
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12:43 PM, May 19, 2013
Los Angeles: Actor Johnny Depp has reportedly told girlfriend Amber Heard that he wants to marry her. The couple has been dating for over six months and had parted ways briefly. But they have now reconciled. Depp, who has two children - Rose and Jack - with ex-girlfriend Vanessa Paradis, has introduced Heard to his family. "Johnny's told Amber he wants to marry her and have children after introducing her...
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Los Angeles: 'Django Unchained' star Jamie Foxx will be awarded the highest honor at 2013 MTV Movie Awards for his huge contribution in the entertainment industry. The 45-year-old actor, who also remains active as a musician and comedian, is set to receive the award at the ceremony which will be held on April 14, reported Ace Showbiz. "As a comedian, Academy award-winning actor and Grammy award-winning artist, Jamie Foxx is...
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02:52 PM, Feb 05, 2013
London: Former supermodel Kate Moss says she will always be grateful to ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp for helping her cope with life in the spotlight during her initial years of fame. The 38-year-old catwalk beauty dated the Hollywood actor between 1994 and 1998, and they were rumoured to have been engaged before their split, reported Daily Mirror. Moss said he gave her valuable advice which she still finds useful. "I was...
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Los Angeles: Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister is thrilled that Hollywood star Johnny Depp is interested in starring in his sci-fi directorial debut. The 49-year-old actor could play the lead in Pfister's film about a man who gets sucked into a malevolent, self-aware computer, The Hollywood Reporter said. "I'm thrilled, and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Johnny. He is a creative and intelligent artist who I...
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Los Angeles: A crew member on the sets of Johnny Depp-starrer forthcoming film 'The Lone Ranger' has died of apparent drowning. The unnamed 48-year-old diver is thought to have suffered a heart attack while cleaning out a pool that was going to be used in the film, reported TMZ. He was pronounced dead on Friday according to the coroner's spokesman. "Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends, and...
12:12 PM, Sep 25, 2012
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05:16 PM, Aug 21, 2012
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10:57 AM, Aug 14, 2012
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07:21 PM, Jul 03, 2012
Los Angeles: 'The Avengers' followed a record-shattering $200 million opening with another Hollywood high " a $100 million-plus second weekend. The superhero tale took in $103.1 million to remain the No. 1 film and lift its domestic take to $373.1 million after just 10 days. With nearly $630 million more overseas, 'The Avengers' raised its worldwide total to just over $1 billion. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's latest collaboration, the...
10:43 AM, May 17, 2012
Los Angeles: Marvel superhero movie 'The Avengers' is likely to become one of the highest grossing movies of all time after making USD 1 billion in worldwide box-office takings in just three weeks. The Joss Whedon directed film racked up USD 100 million in the US this weekend, with industry insiders predicting it will soon overtake 'Toy Story 3' on the highest grossing list, and could rise as high as...
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12:04 AM, May 12, 2012
Los Angeles: Working with director Tim Burton, Johnny Depp has played many eccentric characters in the movies, from lonely monster Edward Scissorhands to eccentric filmmaker Ed Wood and the Mad Hatter of "Alice in Wonderland." But there was at least one strange being they hadn't tried - a vampire - and that's about to change. The odd couple of Hollywood can check that character off their list on Friday with...
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