‘On Stranger Tides’ Author Tim Powers Discusses How His Story Fits Into A ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Universe
Late last month, “On Stranger Tides” author Tim Powers confirmed that Disney does indeed plan to use elements of his book for the forthcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” He didn’t have much more to say about it at the time, but it was the confirmation fans had been speculating about since Disney [...]
Disney Prepares To Replace Johnny Depp In ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Franchise
Following the recent departure of Disney studio chief Dick Cook, Johnny Depp admitted to being less enthusiastic about returning to the role of Captain Jack Sparrow for “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (“Pirates” part 4, for those who lost count). And the fans in turn admitted that they’d give up on the franchise [...]
Johnny Depp Less Enthusiastic About Next ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ After Departure Of Disney Exec
A long time ago, we all dreaded Disney’s decision to turn its “Pirates of the Caribbean” theme park attraction into a movie. Then Johnny Depp came aboard, and he gave us one of the most iconic film characters of the past decade. Since then, its been harder to be cynical of such adaptations.
Apparently we [...]
Fourth ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Gets A Title! ‘On Stranger Tides’
Let’s just let the picture do the 1,000 words of talking, shall we?
The news comes out of Disney’s currently-underway D23 Expo. Apparently, “Pirates” star Johnny Depp came riding into the stadium on a pirate ship to announce the title.
“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Summer 2011. Get pumped kids.
‘The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus’ And More In Our Toronto International Film Festival Preview
Tonight, the Toronto International Film Festival kicks off with the world premiere screening of “Creation,” directed by Jon Amiel. The movie stars real-life husband and wife Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly as Charles Darwin and Emma Darwin, respectively. It is an adaptation of the Darwin bio “Annie’s Box” by Randal Keynes.
Of course, “Creation” just kicks [...]
With ‘Dark Shadows,’ Tim Burton’s Challenge Is ‘To Capture That Weird Tone Of The Show’
“Dark Shadows” is a ’60s soap opera about vampires. All things supernatural really, but vampires are a big focus thanks to Jonathan Frid’s character Barnabus Collins. In an interview with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, director Tim Burton — who will soon turn to “Dark Shadows” with frequent collaborator Johnny Depp as its star — said that [...]
From Johnny Depp To River Phoenix, We Cast The 1980s ‘Twilight’
FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: Sure, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may fit the characters of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan like a glove, but what if Stephenie Meyer’s vamp classic was written during the high-flying, colorful 1980s? Who would glitter in the sun during the era of John Hughes and the Brat Pack?
Well, that’s what we [...]
‘The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus’ Trailer Is Vintage Terry Gilliam
I’ve soured a bit on Terry Gilliam in recent years. The 2005 two-punch of “The Brothers Grimm” and “Tideland” couldn’t have been more disappointing, especially as a long-awaited follow-up to 1998’s fantastic adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.” With “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” however, it looks like Gilliam is [...]
Five Reasons Why Rob Marshall Is An Inspired (Or Demented) Choice To Direct ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean 4′
Of all the directors in all of Hollywood, could anyone have predicted that the person who’d end up replacing Gore Verbinski at the wheel of the multi-billion dollar “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise would be the guy who scored an Oscar nod for “Chicago”? You remember, the 2002 musical about those lovely, murderous ladies? The [...]
Tim Burton On The ‘Beauty’ Of The ‘Twilight’ Phenomenon
A couple weeks ago, in an exclusive chat, Tim Burton told us that he plans to film his delightfully peculiar supernatural movie “Dark Shadows” next year. Adapted from a cult classic ‘60s soap opera, the film will star Johnny Depp as the lover/biter Barnabas Collins.
That’s right: Tim Burton is making a vampire flick, and making [...]
