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Ebenezer Film Announcement
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Paramount announced 'Ebenezer', a horror version of 'A Christmas Carol' starring Johnny Depp as Scrooge, directed by Ti West. Depp surprised fans at Comic-Con 2026, where the first trailer was released. The film is his first major studio release in eight years, set for November 13.
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Johnny Depp surprises Comic-Con as Scrooge; first trailer revealed
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Johnny Depp to star as Scrooge in horror film 'Ebenezer'
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Full story →Johnny Depp appears, Ramayana panel at 2026 Comic Con
San Diego Comic Con 2026 began with Marvel Studios returning to Hall H on July 25 to promote 'Avengers: Doomsday', directed by the Russo Brothers.
Johnny Depp surprised fans in full costume as Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol' to promote his film 'Ebenezer', his first major Hollywood studio production in eight years.
A panel titled 'Bite Me: Calling All Vampires' featured K-pop group ENHYPEN and cast members from the 2008 film 'Twilight'.
The 'Ramayana' team, including Nitesh Tiwari, Yash, Ranbir Kapoor, and Namit Malhotra, attended a panel discussion, bringing Indian epic to the global stage.
Marvel's presentation may include appearances by Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth, with the film uniting heroes from X-Men, Avengers, Black Panther, and Fantastic Four.
Earlier · 14h ago
Full story →Johnny Depp to star as Scrooge in horror version of 'A Christmas Carol'
Johnny Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol'.
The horror-fantasy reinterpretation is directed by Ti West.
Paramount Pictures set the film for a November 13 theatrical release.
Cast also includes Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, and Rupert Grint.
Earlier · 5h ago
Full story →'Ebenezer': Johnny Depp transforms into Scrooge in first trailer - WATCH
Johnny Depp appears as Ebenezer Scrooge in the first trailer for 'Ebenezer', a horror-fantasy adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.
Depp surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con in character, dressed in Scrooge's overcoat and top hat.
The film is directed by Ti West and features a darker, horror-infused reinterpretation of the classic story.
The supporting cast includes Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, Andrea Riseborough as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Daisy Ridley as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
'Ebenezer' is scheduled for a November 13 theatrical release by Paramount Pictures.