Amber Heard FIRING from Aquaman 2 CONFIRMED by James Wan After Petition Reaches 20 Million Signatures

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Is Amber Heard a part of Aquaman 2? Well, I know this particular question is currently in everyone’s mind. But guess what, we finally have a confirmed update on this matter. James Wan is here to give you the final verdict on this question. Do you know the answer to the question? Well, if you don’t, then what are you waiting for? Stay tuned with us to know it all, just down here.

Is Amber Heard Fired From Aquaman 2?

The answer to your most asked question is still on hold. Many were waiting for the final announcement and guess what even after such a long wait, it has still not been revealed. As per our sources, Amber Heard is still not fired from Aquaman 2. Looks like just like her ex-husband Johnny Depp, she too will have to go through the stardom loss, but will not be removed from Aquaman 2!

A viral petition was growing on the internet which demanded Amber Heard’s removal from Aquaman 2! The petition has now been signed by over 20 million people worldwide. Yes, the number is quite huge and shocking! It is obvious that Amber Heard has earned herself some major haters out there!

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The Viral Petition Demanding Amber Heard’s Removal! Know Everything About It Just Down Here!

We all know about the major mess between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. The ex-couple has recently faced some serious consequences in their respective acting careers. Both have placed different accusations over one another and thus things have gone beyond their own hands.

It all started when Johnny Depp was removed from the Warner Bros. franchise of Fantastic Beasts. Obviously, Depp’s fans were not going to take this thing lightly. Thus the petition comes into the picture. We all know the first part of Aquaman pictured Amber Heard. She plays the role of the female protagonist in the movie. The audience clearly wants and demands a new Mera in the sequel film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. But will we see a new Mera in the sequel movie of Aquaman, namely, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

James Wan Confirming Amber Heard’s Removal From Aquaman 2?

Amber Heard’s removal from Aquaman 2 has been a constant question for the audience out there. Most people are against the actress. The petition which is still in swing has now crossed over 20 million signatures!

But despite the clear chaos out there, the director of the Aquaman franchise has decided to not give in to the public demand. The filming for the film has been wrapped up. What’s done can’t be unchanged. Moreover, the director of Aquaman, James Wan personally thing the petition to be a silly thing. Well his decision of not removing Amber Heard from Aquaman 2, will definitely bring some serious disappointment for the audience out there. So will the sequel movie face loss?

The first part of the movie has been really bang-on and extraordinary for the audience out there. The production of the sequel film has guaranteed us a more mature plot this time. But will the movie survive amid Amber Heard’s chaos? Well, this can be only known, when the film is released. Thus don’t forget to catch the movie this year, on the 16th of December, 2022.

Amber Heard brandishes a staff in a throwback snap from her Aquaman 2 training: ‘I know Kung Fu’

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Amber Heard underwent a grueling workout and weapons training routine to reprise her role as superhero Mera in the upcoming movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

And on Thursday, the 35-year-old actress displayed her sculpted abs and toned arms in a throwback photo that she shared on Instagram.

‘I know Kung fu,’ Amber wrote in the caption of the image, in which she was seen wearing an olive green sports bra and black leggings while holding a staff over her head.

Throwback: Amber Heard displayed her sculpted abs and toned arms as she brandished a staff in a throwback photo from her Aquaman 2 weapons training

The Drive Angry star beamed proudly in the snap as she stood barefoot on the blue floor of a gym.

In April 2021, the Never Back Down actress began prepping for the upcoming sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Aquaman and documented her workouts on Instagram.

Amber previously said that she exercised for up to five hours a day while getting ready to play the Atlantean queen in the first film.

Filming: Amber showed off her fit figure as she struck a pose in sports bra and leggings against a blue background in a photo from the set of Aquaman 2 she shared last August

In August, the mother of one posted a photo in which she was seen in the same leggings and sports bra as she laid on the floor following her training.

‘Another day at the office,’ the actress wrote in the caption.

Heard is reuniting with Jason Momoa for the next installment of the Warner Bros./DC Entertainment movie, which officially wrapped production yesterday.

Last year, fans of her ex husband Johnny Depp demanded that she be axed from the superhero franchise.

The former couple’s relationship has been laid bare following their very acrimonious split in 2017.

But while Depp was dropped from the Fantastic Beasts franchise over allegations of domestic abuse towards Heard, Aquaman producer Peter Safran told Deadline they had never considered replacing her.

Team: Heard is reuniting with Jason Momoa for the next installment of the Warner Bros./DC Entertainment movie, which officially wrapped production yesterday

She’s back: Last year, fans of her ex husband Johnny Depp demanded that she be axed from the superhero franchise, something producer Peter Safran said was never considered

Backlash: ‘I don’t think we’re ever going to react to, honestly, pure fan pressure. You gotta do what’s best for the movie,’ Safran told Deadline.com

‘I don’t think we’re ever going to react to, honestly, pure fan pressure. You gotta do what’s best for the movie,’ Safran said in July 2021.

‘We felt that if it’s James Wan, and Jason Momoa, it should be Amber Heard. That’s really what it was,’ Safran continued.

He added that the producers were, ’not unaware of what is going on in the Twitter-verse, but that doesn’t mean you have to react to it or take it as gospel or accede to their wishes.’

‘You have to do what’s right for the film, and that’s really where we landed on it,’ Safran stated.

Stepped away: The ex couple’s relationship was laid bare following their very acrimonious split and Depp was dropped from the Fantastic Beasts franchise over allegations of domestic abuse

Fans started calling for Heard’s dismissal after her ex-husband Depp filed a libel lawsuit against the UK tabloid The Sun for branding him a ‘wife beater.’

Depp ended up losing that lawsuit, with the court ruling in favor of The Sun, which lead to the actor stepping away from his role as Gellert Grindelwald in the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts 3, with Mads Mikkelsen replacing him.

Heard herself addressed the campaigns to get her removed from the film in November 2020, stating they had, ’no basis in reality.’

‘Paid rumors and paid campaigns on social media don’t dictate [casting decisions] because they have no basis in reality. Only the fans actually made Aquaman and Aquaman 2 happen. I’m excited to get started next year,’ she said.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set for a December 16, 2022 release date.

Hawaii-born actor Jason Momoa lends voice to ‘Malama Aina’ campaign

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Hawaii-born actor Jason Momoa, the star of “Aquaman,” has lent his voice to a public service announcement urging others to care for nature in Hawaii, and to be mindful of invasive species.

The Hawaii State Film Office asked Momoa, 42, and Warner Bros. Pictures to produce the PSA as part of an ongoing “Malama Hawaii” series while filming for the “Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom” sequel in the islands. Momoa, who was born in Nanakuli, was happy to oblige.

“They were eager to do this,” said State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson in a news release. “The film industry is critical to the economy in Hawaii and we always want to make sure, particularly when they are shooting on state lands such as at Manoa Falls, they understand and appreciate the importance of caring for our natural and cultural resources. Jason obviously understands this, so this was not a big ask of him and Warner Bros.”

In the 30-second-long PSA, Momoa said he’s thrilled to be back home.

“We’ve got to malama aina…take care of the land and this beautiful place we call home,” he says in the PSA. “Be mindful of all the invasive species that are choking out the aina. Help us keep them out of our beloved valleys and favorite hiking trails.”

The production crew spent several days shooting sequences at the popular Manoa Falls Trail, which is part of state’s Na Ala Hele Trails and Access System.

Hawaii has often been called the “endangered species capital of the world” due to threats from invasive species, which are not native to Hawaii and harmful to the environment, economy or human health.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources keeps a list of these invasive species, which include coqui frogs, little fire ants, coconut rhinoceros beetles, and devil weed, miconia, and albizia trees, but also popularly known animals like Jackson’s chameleons.

Marigold Zoll, Oahu Branch Manager for the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife said they were grateful to Momoa and the production company for recording the spot.

The Oahu Invasive Species Committee recommends hikers and trailgoers help prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning mud and dirt from footwear, bikes, vehicles, and gear before and after traveling along park trails.

Travelers should also declare all produce, plants, and animals when entering the state and traveling between islands.

“The message to malama Hawaii is unique to our state and important for visitors and kamaaina to hear often, as a reminder to protect and preserve our natural and cultural resources,” she said. “These are the very things that bring millions of people to our shores every year. Hearing this message from an actor of Jason Momoa’s stature really helps get the message across.”

The PSA can be downloaded for free to television stations, cable systems, community television, web platforms and social media sites.

To report an invasive species, call 808-643-PEST or go to 643pest.org.

James Wan to Produce Thread, Which is ‘Back to the Future Meets Aliens’

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According to Deadline, Sony Pictures is in the process of developing a sci-fi horror film titled Thread. The project hails from The Conjuring Universe creator James Wan and Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater.

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Further details about its plot and characters are still being kept under wraps, but the project is being described as “Back to the Future meets Aliens.” It will be written by Slater, who is also set to make his feature directorial debut with Thread. The film will be produced by James Wan, and Michael Clear through their Atomic Monster banner, with Judson Scott, and Melissa Russell serving as executive producers.

Through Atomic Monster, Wan is also currently developing other horror projects including New Line Cinema’s Train to Busan remake The Last Train to New York, Gary Dauberman’s Stephen King adaptation Salem’s Lot, Blumhouse’s M3GAN, Universal’s new Van Helsing film, and more. The filmmaker also recently wrapped production on Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly-anticipated DC sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Slater is no stranger to the horror genre as he previously worked on films such as 2015’s supernatural thriller The Lazarus Effect, and 2017’s Stephanie as well as created the Fox series The Exorcist which only ran for two seasons. He is also best for his work in the superhero genre as he is currently working on Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy Season 3, and Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight series.

‘Boycott Warner Bros’ Trends On Twitter; Here’s Why DC Fans Are Disappointed With Studio

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Warner Bros has been one of the top studios in Hollywood over the decades, churning out hit films one after the one. However, the production house has also been associated with numerous controversies over the years.

There have been numerous such instances in recent times, and fans are so unhappy that they are venting out against the studio on social media. Right from the removal of Ray Fisher from The Flash and Johnny Depp from Fantastic Beasts 3, the exit of Ben Affleck as Batman and the latest episode of Peacemaker, there were multiple reasons. The fans expressed their displeasure by trending ‘Boycott Warner Bros’ on Twitter.

Netizens trend ‘Boycott Warner Bros’ on Twitter, vent out against the studio

While the origin of the ‘Boycott Warner Bros’ or ‘Boycott WB’ trend was not clear, the reasons were not one. Some were unhappy over Ray Fisher, who played the superhero Cyborg, being dismissed from the upcoming The Flash following his accusations of racism against Justice League director Joss Whedon, who had replaced Zack Synder.

WB fired Ray Fisher for standing up against their racial abuse. #BoycottWB — Stallion #RestoreTheSnyderVerse (@Spagggs) January 14, 2022

I’ll never support a studio who fired an artist cause he spoke against the racism and workplace harassment. #BoycottWB pic.twitter.com/lQcjlqWHSS — 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝐒𝐧𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 (@Itssan17) January 14, 2022

It seems there was a spike in the tweets after Ray Fisher accused Geoff Johns, writer of numerous DC films and series, of being a racist. This was amid news of the latter’s association with Flashpoint Beyond.

Geoff Johns is still a racist.

A>E — Ray Fisher (@ray8fisher) January 14, 2022

Some also used the hashtag ‘Restore the Snyderverse’ along with their ‘boycott’ messages, hoping to see an extension of Zack Synder’s version of the DC characters, after Zack Snyder’s Justice League, also known as ‘Snyder’s Cut.’

Some of the other comments were of the studio not extending their associations with numerous actors and directors. One posted an image of Ben Affleck and Christopher Nolan, who worked with the studio on The Dark Knight franchise. Ben Affleck quitting as Batman was another reason for one of the fans.

Among their other grievances, was the ongoing legal dispute between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Some were not pleased over the former being removed from Fantastic Beast, but the latter still being a part of Aquaman 2.

The latest series, Peacemaker, too landed in a controversial zone. One stated that the character, who gets hired by the government to restore peace, even if drastic measures be used, as ‘problematic and that was the reason to boycott the studio.

Watched the first episode of PEACEMAKER and I thought it was pretty great.

Sadly, however, the main character is #problematic and therefore I refuse to dig into the nuances of why he operates this way within the narrative, and therefore have no choice but to boycott Warner Bros. — Josh McCormack (@JoshMcCormack2) January 15, 2022

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