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Keira Knightley Done With Pirates And Elizabeth Swann

By Fiona | Mar 13, 2009 | Movie News (10) Comment

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley said MTV News (September, 2008) that she has no idea what’s going on with the new installment and she thinks “it’s time to do different things.” Fans were very disappointed that Keira won’t back in “Pirates of the Caribbean 4.”

But Knightley recently spoke with Moviefone and we could say that she just confirmed that she is done with the role of Elizabeth Swann and Pirates movies.

“It was a completely fantastic experience, and it was an amazingly large portion of my life, but I don’t think I need to go there again. I think that it’s done. But I’m very excited to see the next one. And Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow is so wonderful in that character. I think it’ll be wonderful.”

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Pirates of the Caribbean Writer Terry Rossio Clears Up Pirates 4 Rumours

By Allan Ford | Oct 15, 2008 | Movie News (3) Comment

potcTerry Rossio, co-screenwriter of the first three “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, has made an announcement and denied the circulating rumors about “Pirates of the Caribbean 4.”

For the record, none of the recent Pirates 4 rumors have any truth, including the so-called record 50 million dollar payday for Depp.

Some pretty funny stuff, though. Sacha Cohen? Tim Burton? Studios are way too protective of their franchises for that sort of thing.

The only thing that has been officially announced so far is that Johnny Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fourth film.

The only thing we know for sure is that Johnny Depp is returning for a fourth adventure.

 

Pirates 4: Is Johnny Depp Worth $55 Million Dollars?

By Allan Ford | Oct 6, 2008 | Movie News (2) Comment

Johnny Depp, POTC, Walt Disney

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Walt Disney Company is lobbied hardcore to get Johnny Depp to reprise his role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean 4” . In order to woo Johnny back into Capt. Jack’s boots, Disney reportedly offered a booty of $55 million dollars which, the report states, he gladly accepted making Depp the highest paid actor in Hollywood

A source said:

“It’s a hell of a lot of money for one movie but there’s only one man who can play Captain Jack Sparrow – and that’s Johnny Depp.”

“Pirates just wouldn’t be the same without him, so they were more than willing to smash the record books to land Depp again. He’s been the star of the show every time.”

Thanks to his latest deal with Disney, Johnny Depp has leapfrogged past Will Smith to become the top-earning star in Hollywood. According to Forbes magazine, Smith was last year’s top earner – taking home an estimated $80 million overall. Depp already was No. 2, at $72 million, but now the actor will clearly move into the lead. According to a Disney source who spoke to this column, Depp’s agreement to make a fourth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film, star as Tonto in the new big-screen “The Lone Ranger” and portray the Mad Hatter in director Tim Burton‘s new “Alice in Wonderland” will put the popular star on top. Continue Reading…

Keira Knightley: No More Pirates!

By Fiona | Sep 26, 2008 | Interview, Movie News (11) Comment

Keira Knightley: No More Pirates!

Walt Disney Pictures has recently announced that they will be making a fourth “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Johnny Depp will be again Captain Jack Sparrow but the question is would the rest of the cast return.

Keira Knightley said in an interview with MTV News that she has no idea what’s going on with the new installment and she thinks “it’s time to do different things.”

Check out the video interview with Keira Knightley HERE

Johnny Depp in Alice in Wonderland, Lone Ranger, and Pirates of the Caribbean 4

By Allan Ford | Sep 25, 2008 | Movie News (24) Comment

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Walt Disney Studios held a massive event at the Kodak Theatre in LA, during which the Studios’ chairman, Dick Cook, previewed all of Disney’s upcoming films for the next few years.

Johnny Depp was at the heart of it all.

The actor showed up on stage for a triple announcement which apparently ties him to Disney for some time. That announcement was:

  • That Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean 4.
  • That he will star as The Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s next movie, Alice In Wonderland.
  • Depp is officially signed to play Tonto in the The Lone Ranger film and not the The Lone Ranger himself.

During the event, Depp came out to “The Lone Ranger” theme song while wearing his Jack Sparrow outfit along with The Lone Ranger mask and gun.

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Pirates of the Caribbean 4 in 2011

By Fiona | Mar 1, 2008 | Movie News (615) Comment

UPDATE September 2, 2010 Ian McShane as Blackbeard First Look!

Walt Disney have been planning to release the fourth installment of its most successful trilogy Pirates of the Caribbean 4 in 2011.Though many reports are conflicting on how the studio get on the fourth film, many favors that the fourth film will focus solely on the renowned Captain Jack Sparrow.

Further, it was said that as the studio is trying to downsize the film’s budget, the fourth installment would probably have a lighter take on the special effects.

Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Although there has been no definitive word yet on if or when Walt Disney Pictures and producer Jerry Bruckheimer might set sail on a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, indeed, both the cast and the filmmakers said while promoting last summer’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End that the franchise would be taking a well-deserved break, rumors have now surfaced about the plot to Pirates 4. So, The production might not begin until sometime between 2009-2011.

Johnny Depp is all but set to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. Also reportedly expected to return are co-star Geoffrey Rush.

It could be disappointment for fans that Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley are not expected to be back, but it’s not official yet.

”Pirates 4 “would toss the Elizabeth & Will characters [portrayed by Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, respectively] over the side in favor of doing a bawdy buddy picture which would star Jack Sparrow & Barbossa. Where both captains of the Black Pearl would initially be competing for the exact same prize.But eventually all the double crossing would have to stop as these two rivals were then forced to join forces in order to defeat some supernatural terror.”

The first three ‘Pirates’ films which features Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley have been extremely successful as it gained millions of dollars each.

The first film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ has grossed $305.4 million domestically and $654.3 million worldwide.

Further, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ got better reception by earning $423.3 in North America only and over one billion dollars around the world, while the third ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End’ reached $961 million in its worldwide sales.

Pirates of the Carribean 4: On Stranger Tides

UPDATE September 25, 2008

Walt Disney Studios held a massive event at the Kodak Theatre in LA, during which the Studios’ chairman, Dick Cook, previewed all of Disney’s upcoming films for the next few years.

And Johnny Depp was at the heart of it all.

The actor showed up on stage for a triple announcement which apparently ties him to Disney for some time. That announcement was…excitable! You can read it HERE

UPDATE March 13, 2009

We could say that Keira Knightley confirmed that she is done with the role of Elizabeth Swann and Pirates movies. Knightley said:

“It was a completely fantastic experience, and it was an amazingly large portion of my life, but I don’t think I need to go there again. I think that it’s done. But I’m very excited to see the next one. And Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow is so wonderful in that character. I think it’ll be wonderful.”

You can read more HERE

UPDATE April 8, 2009

Keira Knightley said she had “completely fantastic experience” with Pirates but “it’s time to do different things.” Now “Pirates of the Caribbean” director Gore Verbinski tells the same.

“I had a fantastic time bringing Pirates to life, and I am eternally grateful to Jerry, Johnny and the rest of the creative and production team. I’m looking forward to all of us crossing paths again in the future.”

Read more here

UPDATE June 11, 2009

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that a new “Pirates Of The Caribbean” movie is a “priority” for Disney!

Bruckheimer said that the original writers, Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot, were “writing ‘Pirates’ as we speak,” and he said it was “funny” and a “whole new way of going” although he wouldn’t share more than that.

You can read more HERE

UPDATE July 24, 2009

Oren Aviv, Disney’s Head of Production, has confirmed that “Pirates of the Caribbean 4” will begin shooting next year with an anticipated release in 2011!

Read more about this great news HERE

UPDATE August 3, 2009

Gore Verbisnki, who directed the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy, will not return to helm “Pirates 4” so, Disney has contacted director Rob Marshall about directing the next  movie.

You can read more HERE

UPDATE September 12, 2009

Disney has finally announced the fourth installment of “Pirates Of The Caribbean.” Film number-four will be titled “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” and it will be released in the summer of 2011

You can read more HERE

UPDATE October 7, 2009

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will officialy be based on Tim Powers’ novel with the same name

Read more HERE

UPDATE November 22, 2009

Rob Marshall (Memoirs of a Geisha, Chicago) confirmed that he’ll be working for Disney / Bruckheimer to bring us Pirates of the Caribbean 4 which is entitled “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Read more HERE

UPDATE January 7, 2010

fourth installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise has moved to Thor’s May 20th, 2011 spot.

Read more HERE

UPDATE February 10, 2010

Penelope Cruz is going to be the leading lady in the fourth installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean”?

Read more HERE

UPDATE February 22, 2010

Ian McShane is reportedly in talks to star in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

If McShane does sign on, he will play Blackbeard, the infamous pirate and villain in the movie…

Read more HERE

UPDATE March 21, 2010

Here are some new details on Penelope Cruz‘ character

Read more HERE

UPDATE April 10, 2010

Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Stephen Graham Join Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Read more HERE

UPDATE April 17, 2010

Astrid Berges-Frisbey will be playing a beautiful mermaid that Captain Jack Sparrow encounters on his travels.

Read more HERE

UPDATE May 4, 2010

Disney Cutting Costs On Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Read more HERE

UPDATE May 19, 2010

Pirates of the Caribbean 4 In 3D

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UPDATE June 3, 2010

Stephen Graham Joins Pirates of The Caribbean 4

Read more HERE

UPDATE June 13, 2010

Australian actress, Gemma Ward joins Pirates of The Caribbean 4

Read more HERE

UPDATE July 20, 2010

Pirates of the Caribbean 4 NEW Set Photos HERE

UPDATE July 22, 2010

Official Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Plot Synopsis:

Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth when a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz) forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane).

UPDATE September 2, 2010 Ian McShane as Blackbeard First Look! Take a look HERE