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2009 | 2008
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Producer talks The Lone Ranger and Pirates of the Caribbean 4
6 November 2009 5:09 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that Disney is moving forward with its planned movie based on The Lone Ranger, with Johnny Depp cast as native American sidekick Tonto.
Bruckheimer said they were now aiming for a 2012 release. Mike Newell - whose credits include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and upcoming Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - is attached to direct the feature.
Bruckheimer told Sci-Fi Wire that Pirates of the Caribbean writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio had worked with other writers and Johnny Depp on The Lone Ranger to create "something that has a kind of true-to-the-western [feel], but adding other additional elements like we did with Pirates so it won't be just a straight-ahead western."
As for the casting of the Ranger, he said: "We're still creating a pretty wide net and figuring it out. It comes down to who »
- David Bentley
Jerry Bruckheimer Has Received Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Script
4 November 2009 11:55 PM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Collider caught up with producer Jerry Bruckheimer who confirmed that a script for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has been delivered, keeping the proposed production start date of spring 2010 on track.
On Stranger Tides will be based on a Tim Powers novel of the same name, which follows a sailor who falls in with Blackbeard's quest to find the Fountain of Youth. Powers told The La Times that Disney optioned his book almost three years ago, but he was sworn to secrecy. Powers thinks that his characters won't be used in the script but the Fountain storyline will be.
I've watched all the movies several times, of course, and I think the clear thing they would use is the trip to the Fountain of Youth. My main character doesn't overlap with Jack Sparrow at all [in personality or circumstance]; they're totally different characters. I suppose they might overlap the Geoffrey Rush character Barbossa and Blackbeard. »
- Ryan Gowland
Johnny Depp To Give Lone Ranger's Tonto The Jack Sparrow Treatment
4 November 2009 7:35 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
It.s been just about a year (almost to the day) since we.ve heard anything about Jerry Bruckheimer and Johnny Depp.s plan to play cowboys and Indians. During a recent interview, Bruckheimer got chatty about the project to turn the popular western radio and television show, The Lone Ranger, into a feature film. There.s not much in terms of new news, however Bruckheimer does confirm the project is still aiming for a 2012 release. According to Sci Fi Wire, Bruckheimer explained that Pirates of the Caribbean writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio collaborated with additional writers and Depp to put together something .that has a kind of true-to-the-western [feel], but adding other additional elements like we did with Pirates so it won't be just a straight-ahead western.. As for Depp as the Ranger.s Native American sidekick, Tonto, he says to expect Depp to do for Tonto what »
Johnny Depp to Play Tonto in Lone Ranger Movie
4 November 2009 5:26 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
As long ago as March 2008, there was news that Jerry Bruckheimer was producing a live-action Lone Ranger movie and that Pirates of the Caribbean writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio were working on the screenplay. Not much else was heard of the project until rumors started circulating in May of this year that Jack Sparrow, himself, Johnny Depp, would be starring in the film as Tonto, the Ranger's Native American partner.
In September, during a huge Walt Disney Pictures media blitz, Depp was officially announced to play Tonto. Recently, in a group interview in Santa Monica, Bruckheimer said that the project is still moving forward.
Elliot and Rossio worked on that also with some other writers and with Johnny. So they're creating something that has a kind of true-to-the-western [feel], but adding other additional elements like we did with Pirates so it won't be just a straight-ahead western.
According to some reports, »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Powers, Rossio On Fourth "Pirates"
11 October 2009 9:33 AM, PDT | www.ohmygore.com/ | See recent OhMyGore news »
Author Tim Powers tells The Los Angeles Times that it seems pretty certain that elements from his 1987 novel "On Stranger Tides" will be used in Disney's upcoming fourth "Pirates Of The Caribbean" film which is using the same moniker. Powers confirmed that Disney optioned the book, which deals with a race against Blackbeard to reach the Fountain of Youth, nearly three years ago. He adds that "My main character doesn't overlap with Jack Sparrow at all [in personality or circumstance]; they're totally different characters. I suppose they might overlap the Geoffrey Rush character Barbossa and Blackbeard. The only thing I feel certain they will hold on to is the Fountain of Youth since they telegraphed that at the end of the last movie." Terry Rossio, regular "Pirates" script writer, »
Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides to be based on 1988 novel?
8 October 2009 4:30 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
According to reports, the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, will be based on a 1980's novel called erm, On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers, which was first published all of the way back in 1988.
The Los Angeles Times spoke to Powers.
"I've watched all the [Pirates] movies several times and I think the clear thing they would use is the trip to the Fountain of Youth," said Powers. "My main character doesn't overlap with Jack Sparrow at all.
"I suppose they might overlap the Geoffrey Rush character Barbossa and Blackbeard. The only thing I feel certain they will hold on to is the Fountain of Youth since they telegraphed that at the end of the last movie."
Meanwhile, Empire spoke to the film's actual screenwriter Terry Rossio, who made things a little clearer.
"I don't know if it's proper to say it's based »
- Paul
Even More Details On Pirates 4's Book Adaptation
7 October 2009 9:36 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Earlier today, we reported on the confirmation that Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides would in fact be based on the Tim Powers book of the same name, which follows a puppeteer turned pirate named Jack Shandy who must stop a crew of sinister pirates from using a Fountain of Youth for less-than-good purposes. Powers talked a little about what he believed Disney would do with the book and which portions he thought they would use and throw out. Meanwhile Empire also got a chance to talk to Pirates screenwriter Terry Rossio about the adaptation. "We wanted to do a story about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth, and Tim Powers wrote a book about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth,. Rossio stated. .It just turns out that to do that story you would need that book. It's brilliant and Tim Powers is an amazing writer - and it's »
Pirates 'On Stranger Tides' Story Origins Finally Cleared Up
7 October 2009 4:45 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
There's an interesting story making its way around the web about Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. As was discovered right after the name was announced at the D23 Expo, the title is the same as a book written Tim Powers. Web journalists have been trying to get in touch with Powers to see if that was actually the case. Now via both the La Times and Empire, the truth has come out, and Powers admits that it was optioned a long time ago and that he just wasn't allowed to say anything until now. In terms of the storyline, well, screenwriter Terry Rossio lays it all out now that the cat's out of the bag. "We wanted to do a story about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth, and Tim Powers wrote a book about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth... it just turns out that to »
- Alex Billington
Terry Rossio Talks Pirates 4; Discusses Optioned ‘Fountain of Youth’ Novel
7 October 2009 11:45 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
When Disney recently confirmed the development of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Cinematical's Erik "Eagle Eye" Davis realized that there was also a pirate novel by the same name. (On Stranger Tides, that is.) Now we've learned that Disney had indeed optioned the novel (years ago) and that it forms, at least in some small part, a basis for the movie. Writer Terry Rossio and novel author Tim Powers have both spoken up about the film and how it relates to the novel. Speaking to the La Times, Powers says that Disney bought rights to the book two and a half years ago, and requested that he stay quiet about the sale. At the time, the fact that it was potentially raw material for a new Pirates movie wasn't specified. (Wonder how much he got for the option? Probably not nearly as much as he would if that »
- Russ Fischer
New Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides Details
7 October 2009 8:23 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
We reported last month that the next film adventure with Jack Sparrow would be entitled Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and it was noted the similarities between a 1987 book dubbed On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers. It turns out that wasn't a coincidence. The Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex blog recently spoke with Powers who revealed that his novel was indeed optioned almost three years ago and will serve as a basis for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Here's an excerpt from the article about how his book will translate to film.
I've watched all the movies several times, of course, and I think the clear thing they would use is the trip to the Fountain of Youth," Powers said. "My main character doesn't overlap with Jack Sparrow at all [in personality or circumstance]; they're totally different characters. I suppose they might overlap the Geoffrey Rush character Barbossa and Blackbeard. »
The Latest On Pirates 4 Origins
7 October 2009 1:16 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Pirates screenwriter Terry Rossio has revealed more details about the return of Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Carribbean: On Stranger Tides after we recently spoke to him about the book of the same name by Tim Powers, revealed last month to have been optioned by Disney three years ago.Speaking to The La Times, Tim Powers said, "I've watched all the movies several times, of course, and I think the clear thing they would use is the trip to the Fountain of Youth.""My main character doesn't overlap with Jack Sparrow at all [in personality or circumstance]; they're totally different characters. I suppose they might overlap the Geoffrey Rush character Barbossa and Blackbeard. The only thing I feel certain they will hold on to is the Fountain of Youth since they telegraphed that at the end of the last movie."Terry Rossio explains Disney's move to option the book and the story behind the new film, »
No Jack Sparrow For Pirates 4?
21 September 2009 3:17 AM, PDT | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
In the wake of Dick Cook's departure from Disney, Depp has gone on record stating Cook was the only reason he'd signed on to a fourth Pirates, and now will wait to read the script before confirming his return. The film, recently announced as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, is set to be directed by Chicago helmer Rob Marshall and is slated for a 2011 release. The script is currently being written by Ted Eliot and Terry Rossio, the pair behind the first three. Losing Depp would would be a massive blow to the studio, who...
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- Dan Goodswen
'Pirates 4' Gets Title
12 September 2009 9:10 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Capt. Jack Sparrow will sail again!
Although reports of a fourth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie have been circulating since last fall, it wasn’t until this past Friday that Disney officially announced that it is on their 2011 slate.
Richard Cook, chairman of Walt Disney Studios, was joined by star Johnny Depp at the Disney-centric D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center. According to Variety, Depp, dressed as Capt. Sparrow, sailed onstage aboard a pirate ship, and subsequently announced Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides would arrive in theaters in the summer of 2011.
In recent weeks, there has been plenty of speculation about the plot and cast of the new film, which is being written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. Co-star Geoffrey Rush previously expressed interest in reprising the pirate Barbossa, while Keira Knightley has stated she would not prefer to return to the character of Elizabeth Swann. »
Johnny Depp's 'Pirates of the Carriben 4' Gets Official Title and Release Schedule
12 September 2009 12:58 AM, PDT | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
The fourth installment of Johnny Depp's "Pirates of the Carriben" film has got its official title. During Walt Disney Co.'s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on Friday, September 11, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook revealed that the upcoming movie will be titled "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". Moreover, Dick also announced the film is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters in the summer of 2011.
During the event, the leading actor of the adventure film franchise, Johnny, also made a surprise appearance by coming out as his character Jack Sparrow. Dressing in a pirate costume and riding a giant ship, the 46-year-old star came out few minutes after Kermit and Miss Piggy ended their promotion of "The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made".
Though official plot for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" has not been announced yet, various reports mentioned that the film will focus on the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow. »
- celebrity-mania.com
Fourth Pirates Flick May Have a Director
31 July 2009 4:26 PM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »
Rob Marshall, director of the 2002 best picture winner Chicago, is said to be closing in on a deal to helm Disney’s fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film. The choreographer-turned-director’s other credits include Memoirs of a Geisha and the upcoming ensemble musical Nine. Variety reports producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney have been meeting with a number of directors in recent weeks, because the studio wants to pull the Pirates film together and have Johnny Depp star in it before he does The Lone Ranger for the producer and the studio. It’s still unclear if Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Geoffrey Rush will also return. Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, who penned the first three installments, are currently writing the latest. The first three films grossed $2.67 billion at the worldwide box-office. The last film, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, was released in 2007. Gore Verbinski directed the »
- James Cook
Will Rob Marshall Direct Pirates 4?
31 July 2009 11:27 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Gore Verbinski stepped out of the captain's cabin for Disney's fourth Pirates of the Cariebbean film, but Variety's BFDealMemo blog suggests the studio may have a new helmer in Rob Marshall. The blog reports that "sources say unless things break down at the last moment, Marshall will be steering the pirate vehicle’s next installment." Marshall has three big features under his belt: Chicago, Memoirs of a Geisha and Nine, to be released later this year. Is he the man to steer the Black Pearl into safe harbor? That's a rhetorical question, really, because the series is almost a high-profile blank slate right now. With the storyline of the original trilogy concluded, Marshall and screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio would be free to do whatever they like with the series. Johnny Depp is obviously returning as Jack Sparrow, and Geoffrey Rush has said he would return as Barbossa; one »
- Russ Fischer
"G-Force" - Plenty new interview clips and film clips. 21 videos in total!
14 July 2009 1:58 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Enjoy a hefty buffet of 21 video clips from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "G-Force," starring Nicolas Cage, Will Arnett, Penélope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, Steve Buscemi, Jon Favreau, Zach Galifianakis, Kelli Garner, Tracy Morgan, Niecy Nash and Mini Anden. The Wibberleys (Marianne Wibberley , Cormac Wibberley) write alongside Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio, Tim Firth from the story by director Hoyt Yeatman. See interviews with Nicolas Cage, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Favreau, Bill Nighy, Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Arnett, Tyler Patrick Jones, Tracy Morgan and many others »
"G-Force" - Plenty images in from the Disney animated actioner.
13 July 2009 3:31 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See images aplenty in from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "G-Force," featuring the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Will Arnett, Penélope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, Steve Buscemi, Jon Favreau, Zach Galifianakis, Kelli Garner, Tracy Morgan, Niecy Nash and Mini Anden. The film opens on July 24th and is written by The Wibberleys (Marianne Wibberley , Cormac Wibberley), Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio, Tim Firth from the story by helmer Hoyt Yeatman. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer brings his first 3D film to the big screen with G-Force, a comedy adventure about the latest evolution of a covert government program to train animals to work in espionage. Armed with the latest high-tech »
Sequel updates: Star Trek 2, Indiana Jones 5, Pirates 4
17 June 2009 11:55 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
The Writers of the new Star Trek movie directed by J.J. Abrams have spoken about the lessons learned from the first movie and the challenges they face in penning the next instalment.
Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman admit they were were surprised when the film defied early box office predictions to become an international, critically-acclaimed smash hit.
Orci said: "We have agreed to write another one, we're going to start thinking about it any second now. But we're still just having a mental sorbet before we jump back in. And, you know, just seeing all the reactions to the movie.
"We want to make sure we take it all in and really figure out what worked and what didn't and proceed from there. But now that we have an open canvas, anything can happen.
"I think the major lesson we learned is that fans were willing to accept differences and surprises, »
- David Bentley
Latest on 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4'
11 June 2009 9:20 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Walt Disney Pictures had already selected a director for The Lone Ranger film, which will star Johnny Depp as Tonto. It was believed that this move would push the fourth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film back.
Meanwhile, ComingSoon talked with producer Jerry Bruckheimer to get the inside dope about both projects, and as it happens, both Pirates and The Lone Ranger are in development, but the priority is mostly definitely being given to Pirates.
"It's a great franchise for them and for us, too," he said. "We love the character and Johnny was really excited about coming back to Captain Jack. He certainly is interested in Tonto, but Disney's priority is to get 'Pirates' made first."
Bruckheimer added that Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot are "writing 'Pirates' as we speak," and that there is still a chance that director Gore Verbinski may yet return to the franchise. »
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