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No More Pirates For Director Gore Verbinski

Ilan Mester — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:22:13 +0000

“Pirates of the Caribbean” director Gore Verbinski has jumped off deck and will not be directing the fourth installment of the Disney film, according to Variety.

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

Instead, Verbinski is set to work on “Bioshock,” based on the video game, according to Variety.The game tells the story of a man stranded in an underwater city.

Johnny Depp fans can relax because the actor is supposed to reprise the role of Captain Jack Sparrow. However, it doesn’t look like all of Depp’s cast-mates will be returning to the franchise.

Keira Knightley has previously told MTV News that she’d like to do “different things” but outlined she had an “amazing journey” with the past three “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.

There has been no official word on whether Orlando Bloom will be returning in the movies as Will Turner.

Disney Signs Johnny Depp for ‘Pirates 4′

Jeremy Singer — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:51:46 +0000

Cap’n Jack is back. The witty, rum drinking, sword fighting pirate character played by A-list actor Johnny Depp, will be back for more adventures in a fourth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film.

According to Variety, the 45-year-old actor has signed on for a fourth installment for the Disney franchise which has earned a combined $2.6 billion at the box office. However, the film is believed to be focusing on solely Jack Sparrow, as co-stars Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) and Keira Knightley (Elizabeth Swan) have insisted that they’re finished with the franchise.

As a result, the movie which is supposedly set to start production in 2011, will likely consist of Sparrow setting sail on his own story line, possibly for the Fountain of Youth.

Bosworth and Lohan: Hollywood’s Latest BFFs

andPOP Staff — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:05:40 +0000

Actresses Kate Bosworth and Lindsay Lohan were photographed leaving a Tommy Hilfiger party together last night.

The new BFFs were only a couple of many celebs who were invited to the exclusive Tommy party which featured a performance by Lenny Kravitz.

Bosworth also sported new boyfriend, British model James Rousseau, on her arm as she left the party. She broke up with actor and long-time boyfriend Orlando Bloom last month.

Tommy Hilfiger hosted the party to celebrate the opening of his new store in Paris, France.

Photo courtesy of justjared.com.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 2′ Becomes Third Biggest Film

andPOP Staff — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:56:09 +0000

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” has nabbed the third spot on the list of the world’s most successful films at the box office.

Distributor Walt Disney Co. said on Saturday that ticket sales for the film had hit $1.003 billion U.S, according to Reuters. It is the third movie in film history to pass the billion dollar mark.

However, it is unlikely that “Pirates” will work its way any higher, now that its theatrical run is coming to a close.

“Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” holds spot number two with $1.1 billion in sales, while “Titanic” tops the list with $1.8 billion.

Still, the box office take far surpasses that of the franchise’s first film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” The 2003 film only brought in $656 million in ticket sales worldwide.

The next film in the series, titled “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” is currently shooting in Los Angeles and will hopefully hit theatres in May 2007.

Kate Bosworth and Orlando Bloom Over Again

andPOP Staff — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:34:31 +0000

On-again-off-again couple Kate Bosworth and Orlando Bloom are off again, reports Entertainment Tonight.

The couple, who have dated over the last four years, decided to go their separate ways as Bloom, 29, is filming Pirates of the Caribbean in Southern California.

Bosworth, 23, and Bloom are scheduled to film a movie, Seasons of Dust, together this fall. The drama is about a young woman whose uncle commits suicide, forcing her to run away with a dashing thief.

Pirates Grab Golden Spot Again

andPOP Staff — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:00:06 +0000

For the second week in a row, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” was the number one film at the North American Box Office this weekend, Reuters reports.

It took in $62.2 million, bringing its 10 day total to $258.2 million, and the film is expected to surpass the $300 million mark by the weekend.

Second place went to “Little Man” starring the Wayans brothers with $21.7 million, while “You Me & Dupree” was in a close third with $21.3 million.

“Superman Returns” crashed into fourth with $11.6 million and “The Devil Wears Prada” fell to fifth from third with $10.4 million.

Rounding out the rest of the top 10 were: “Cars” with $7.5 million; “Click” starring Adam Sandler with $7 million; “The Lake House” with $1.57 million; “Nacho Libre” with $1.52 million and the new flick “A Scanner Darkly” with $1.1 million.

Pirates Take In Gold Opening Weekend

andPOP Staff — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:03:48 +0000

Superman’s weakness may be kryptonite, but he may have another one – pirates.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” not only raked in gold in its opening weekend at the box office, but it has also set a couple of records.

The Johnny Depp flick took in $132 million, making it number one for the weekend, and also the highest grossing opening weekend since “Spiderman” in 2002, the Associated Press reports.

It also set a record on Friday for the highest grossing opening day since “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” last year. And, to add to all of that, the film also took in more money than the 12 films below it.

“Superman Returns” was in second place, taking in only $21.85 million ? over 50 per cent less than its opening weekend last weekend. “The Devil Wears Prada” was number three, taking in $15.6 million.

The rest of the top 10 were: “Click” at number four with $12 million; “Cars” at number five with $10.3 million; the Jack Black flick “Nacho Libre” was sixth with $3.3 million; “The Lake House” at seventh with $2.8 million; “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” was eighth with $2.5 million; “Waist Deep” was ninth with $1.9 million; and “The Break-Up” rounded out the top 10 with $1.6 million.

Keith Richards to Appear in Third Pirates Movie

andPOP Staff — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:57:44 +0000

Rolling Stones guitarist Keither Richards, the inspiration for Johnny Depp’s performance as Captain Jack Sparrow, is set to play the buckaneer’s father in the third “Pirates of the Caribbean” film.

Movie database website IMDb lists Richards in the cast of the as-yet-untitled project, and Depp all but confirmed the musician’s appearance.

“We’re all looking forward to the idea of Keith coming in and doing a cameo, and it’s looking very, very good,” the actor said on Tuesday, according to Reuters.

The 62-year-old Richards is currently preparing to resume touring with his band after suffering a head injury in Fiji.

“Pirates” star Orlando Bloom made light of the injury when asked about the cameo. Bloom said he’d love to see Richards playing the role “if he doesn’t kill himself falling out of a coconut tree.”

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man’s Chest,” the second film in the series, opens on Friday.