Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List November 24-30 Nov 13, 2008
Films explored include The Devil Wears Prada, Sex and the City, Golden Globe Best Picture Winner Atonement, 27 Dresses, Legally Blonde, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Clueless, Breakfast at Tiffany's, American Gigolo, Flashdance and more. Featured in the special are Tyson Beckford, model; Malin Akerman, actress (27 Dresses); Maria Menounos, television host; Monique Lhuillier, fashion designer; Jean Paul Gaultier, fashion designer; Sharen Davis, costume designer (Dreamgirls and The Pursuit... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bond film, Madagascar exceed expectations Nov 12, 2008
The record weekend gross outside North America is $231 million for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. This summer the Steven Spielberg [] adventure Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opened with $146 million in the world market outside of the North American territory. (Rediff)
Orlando Bloom engaged? Nov 11, 2008
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor is blissfully happy with Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, and the pair are reportedly making plans to tie the knot. A source told America's Star magazine: "They are talking about settling down and getting married in a year. They have had a bit of a crazy year, but they do love each other and she wants to be his wife.". (iAfrica.com)
The Walt Disney Company Reports Earnings for Fiscal Year 2008 Nov 7, 2008
Lower operating income for the year was primarily due to a decrease in domestic home entertainment reflecting the performance of current-year titles including Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End and Ratatouille, compared to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest and Cars in the prior year. For the quarter, lower operating income was driven by a decrease in domestic theatrical distribution reflecting weaker performing titles in the current quarter and higher marketing expenses for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Top-Earning Celebrities Over 50 Nov 7, 2008
His latest film, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, was the top-grossing movie of 2007 with $961 million in worldwide box office sales. He is reportedly working on a fourth installment for Disney (nyse: - - ). (Forbes -- Business)
Finding refuge from the blizzard Nov 7, 2008
had just finished watching Pirates of the Caribbean on his in-cab TV and stepped out in the blizzard long enough for a quick-walk around of the rig. Pulled in last night about 7:30 or so, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pirates Rumor Redux Nov 6, 2008
November 5, 2008 - Might British comedian be appearing in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film after all. Although the were , British tabloid now reports "Brand is thrashing out a deal to appear in Pirates of The Caribbean 4 ; as Captain Jack Sparrow's brother. The deal to play Jonathan, younger brother of Johnny Depp's character, could be worth 5million." ... Connections for Pirates of the Caribbean 4. (IGN FilmForce)
IGN's Most Anticipated Movies: Part One Nov 6, 2008
Pirates of the Caribbean director has been hired by Universal Pictures to helm and produce a movie version of 2k Games/Irrational Games first-person shooter. The script will probably be written by (Sweeney Todd, The Aviator). (IGN FilmForce)
Brand gets 'Pirates 4' role Nov 5, 2008
Russell Brand is set to star in Pirates of the Caribbean 4. The 33-year-old comedian, who recently resigned from his British radio show following controversy over lewd phone calls he made during a program, will reportedly earn $10 million for portraying Jonathan, the brother of Johnny Depp's character Captain Jack Sparrow, in the next film of the Disney franchise. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
John McCain Supporters Didn't Want To Accept Defeat -- Until They Had No Choice Nov 5, 2008
The Democrats beat them at that game, and sorry, they're playing the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' theme. That's awesome. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Frightful dates? Nov 1, 2008
This girl talkin bout she wanted to go as Tia Dalma (voo-doo witch in Pirates of the Caribbean) so no mask is needed if the make up and dreaded wig is on point guessing she ll blend in with the rest of the lil hellions lol. But there s a whole lotta drankin in carrying on chicks showing their bitties for some dayum beads, and lots of partying since bars,lounges, restuarants and such is wall-to-wall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
EMI, Warner Music and Beggars Group team for music download service Oct 31, 2008
See a taster for MSN UK's first major online drama, the sci-fi thriller Kirill, featuring Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean star David Schofield. Sep 13 2008. (Media Guardian)
Continuereading Oct 31, 2008
Depp lived there for several years until relocating to Europe full-time (apparently the home's faux-Euro vibe was not enough, even by Hollywood standards) but he still holds the keys to the castle, and frequently loans it out to friends: in 2007 his Pirates of the Caribbean co-star Orlando Bloom moved in. So even if it never served as a vampiric palace, it makes a fitting stronghold for spectral buccaneers. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Zac Efron 'to make 5 million' in Footloose remake. Oct 30, 2008
Earlier this month, it was reported that Efron agreed a 6 million deal to appear alongside Johnny Depp in the fourth instalment of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean. It was rumoured the deal also tied him to a fourth High School Musical movie, which was something he had previously said he would not do. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Indy may take one more crack Oct 29, 2008
The star of Shine and Pirates Of The Caribbean said the musical, about an Aboriginal youth returning to Broome in 1965, would be both funny and politically provocative. "I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy Chi yet but I feel as though I know him because there's so much texture and heart inside his writing," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Is James Bond loathsome? Oct 29, 2008
Oh please, like pirates of the Caribbean wasn't "silly" too. Would you say that Jack Sparrow was loathsome, sexist etc. (BBC News -- UK)
'Huge Shock' Oct 28, 2008
At one point the "Pirates of the Caribbean" babe got up to leave to attend another event but was lured back down by the young ladies. Despite reports that his romance with 25-year-old Kerr is on the rocks, pals from her camp insisted that things are still going strong between the genetically-blessed duo. (Fox News)
Video games take over as heavyweights in entertainment world even in tough times Oct 27, 2008
Nearly all corners of entertainment now have a video game component, whether it's a console game to go along with the release of a Harry Potter book, an online game coupled with a movie franchise such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" or a virtual world that draws in fans of television shows such as MTV's "Pimp My Ride." ... Perhaps the best example of the assimilation of games into the fabric of Hollywood is Digital Domain, the special effects studio behind such blockbuster films as "Lord of the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jack Sparrows invade pirate fests Oct 27, 2008
The Pirates of the Caribbean movies by Disney starring Johnny Depp not only fostered affection for long-dead seaborne robbers a favor that does not seem to extend to latter-day counterparts such as the Somali hijackers who recently captured a weapons freighter but they also gave birth to a new wave of pirate re-enactors. Longtime pirate enthusiasts, the 17th-century historical re-enactors who take their hobby seriously, find themselves sharing festival grounds with legions of... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Zoo Boo likely attracted 1,000 Oct 26, 2008
Dressed as Jack Sparrow, a character from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie trilogy, she greeted children and parents alike who were participating in the special events throughout the zoo. The Zoo Boo is hosted each year on the Saturday prior to Halloween, giving children an additional opportunity to wear their costume and get some treats. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The fruits of plans going pear-shaped Oct 25, 2008
It was adapted into a one-man show, first in London's Soho with Jack Davenport (Norrington in the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies) as its star and then in the West End with Young himself. And now a fictionalised version of Young's tale is set to reach its widest audience yet with the release this week of How To Lose Friends And Alienate People, the movie - an R-rated romantic comedy starring Shaun Of The Dead star Simon Pegg, Jeff Bridges and Kirsten Dunst. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Saw Musical? Oct 25, 2008
Movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Extended Version. This video will play in seconds. (IGN FilmForce)
Do We Need a 'Geek Czar'? Oct 25, 2008
Classic films, like "Dumbo" and "The Fox ound" are now available, and new movies, like "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" will follow shortly. TiVo is doing all this through a deal with digital entertainment provider CinemaNow. (ABC News)
Tinker Bell appears in act of marketing magic Oct 24, 2008
It bought Kelowna, B.C.-based virtual world Club Penguin for $350 million in August 2007 and launched the Pirates of the Caribbean Online last October. Executives say Disney's virtual worlds have become tidy earners. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Cliffy B... gone Oct 23, 2008
It's funny to think of the D.I.C.E. summit and you know (Pirates of the Caribbean director) Gore Verbinski is hanging out in Las Vegas and saying 'God, I want to make a game. And Spielberg is making his games for EA, and (300 director) Zack Snyder's got signed up, it's really funny to watch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Culture club Oct 23, 2008
They all said one of their favorite movies was Pirates of the Caribbean and noted one of their favorite TV shows was Desperate Housewives. They also talked about their schools, sports and what they liked about each other s culture. (Canton Journal, MA)
'High School Musical' Heartthrob Zac Efron 'Couldn't Be More Excited' To Dance Again In 'Footloose' Remake Oct 23, 2008
A role Efron would really like to sink his teeth into is in the recently announced fourth installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean." Efron thinks it would be "awesome" to join the cast but denies knowing anything about it. "No one has talked to me about it," he insisted. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Critic's Corner Oct 21, 2008
I felt 11th Hour was kind of predictable and Crusoe was some weird cross between Pirates of the Caribbean and Gilligan's Island. Should I give them another chance. (USA Today -- Life)
Sexy trumps scary Oct 20, 2008
If there's any variation on this good-girl fantasy, it usually comes from Hollywood movies: "One year it's the girl from Austin Powers," says Cohene, "then it's the one from Pirates of the Caribbean.". Mohamed Doutabaa, owner of Montreal's Image-In Accessories, concurs. (National Post)
ACLU names new president for 1st time in 17 years Oct 19, 2008
The actor will reportedly get the biggest pay check of his career to star in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. This site is hosted and managed by. (FOX23.com, OK)
Efron reportedly to star in new 'Pirates' film Oct 18, 2008
Heartthrob Zac Efron will pick up the biggest pay check of his career when he signs on to star in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, according to reports ... The actor will reportedly get the biggest pay check of his career to star in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. (FOX23.com, OK)
Death Valley Dilemma Oct 18, 2008
" No tears should be shed for Bowden, who will be well-compensated after coming to terms with the school on his departure. Dabo Swinney will step on an interim basis. Swinney was in his sixth year as Clemson's wide receivers coach and his second as the assistant head coach. Swinney was a big part of the Clemson's success passing the ball the last couple of years. One player that is probably happy with that is the team's All-ACC signal- caller. It was announced after the Wake Forest loss that... (FOX23.com, OK)
TV review: 'Crusoe' shows NBC's incompetence Oct 18, 2008
The real trouble with "Crusoe," which is less an adaptation than a way to use elements of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lost," is that it's so clumsy. Hokey and poorly paced with unfathomably lame flashbacks, it's like a relentlessly mediocre movie of the week that still has 11 more hours to go. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The sexiest Crusoe yet Oct 17, 2008
The TV version features elements of both Survivor and Lost, as well as the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. Rarely, if ever, does television enjoy such rich source material. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Pirates 4 Rumors Denied Oct 16, 2008
October 15, 2008 - Remember those claiming that either Sacha Baron Cohen or Russell Brand might play Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) brother in a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie ... Connections for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 ... Details for Pirates of the Caribbean 4. (IGN FilmForce)
It's creepy and it's kooky, and that's how the Lowe family likes it. Oct 16, 2008
It's a look out of "Pirates of the Caribbean." Fog machines create a mist that adds to the atmosphere. Each year, the Halloween props are rotated. (Fresno Bee)
Movie stars' stock plummets Oct 14, 2008
With the exception of hiring Johnny Depp to take the helm of its "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, Disney rarely uses top stars, preferring to build its business around animated pictures and modestly budgeted family fare that is sold on concept, not star power. The Disney formula hasn't gone unnoticed. (Los Angeles Times)
Dailies News Oct 10, 2008
Academy Awards; Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Rings; notes on a scandal; The Devil Wears Prada; the queen; Tim Gray; X-Men The Last Stand; actresses over 50; age in hollywood; Because I Said So; Clint Eastwood; dustin hoffman; first wives club; harry potter and the goblet of fire; helen mirren; Judi Dench; Meryl Streep; nominations; Pirates of the Caribbean; Robert Redford; silver foxes; something's gotta give; The Departed; Is diversity in this year's noms more about box office than... (Variety)
'City of Ember': Down Town, By Kurt Loder Oct 10, 2008
Bill Murray is on hand, too, as the latest mayor, and so are Tim Robbins and Mackenzie Crook (the one-eyed dimwit in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies). In short, "City of Ember" would seem to have all the makings of a kid-flick classic. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Stars out for High School Musical Oct 8, 2008
"For noise levels, this ranks up there with the screams for Johnny Depp at the Pirates of the Caribbean premiere," our correspondent said. High School Musical 3 follows the pressures of being in the final year of high school before going off to college. (BBC News)
Depp overtaking rich list Oct 7, 2008
8 million for the fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" film ... Pictured: Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Miley Cyrus celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland Oct 7, 2008
Throughout the evening, several popular attractions, such as Big Thunder Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean, remained open to partygoers. Additional activities, like receiving a Hannah Montana makeover and playing the upcoming Disney Interactive Studios rhythm video game Ultimate Band, were also made available to attendees. (MSNBC -- News)
Johnny's record haul Oct 7, 2008
Johnny Depp is set to earn a staggering 32-million for 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 4. The 45-year-old star, who will reprise his role as swashbuckling seafarer Captain Jack Sparrow in the latest film in the hit franchise, will over take Will Smith to become the richest Hollywood actor after he receives the highest ever up-front pay out. (iAfrica.com)
Miley celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland Oct 7, 2008
Throughout the evening, several popular attractions, such as Big Thunder Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean, remained open to partygoers. Additional activities, like receiving a Hannah. (KHOU.com, TX)
Knightley wants to take off corset Oct 7, 2008
" While Knightley has done contemporary stories and hopes to do more, she has made a specialty of historical pageants with films such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" blockbusters, "Atonement," "Silk," "King Arthur" and "Pride & Prejudice," which earned her an Academy Award nomination for best actress. Don't Miss EW: "The Duchess" co-star Ralph Fiennes said Knightley imbues historical characters with a naturalism that makes them seem real and immediate. "I don't think there's a way to play a... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Tech Addicts Oct 4, 2008
Reinforcing the trend: The third stickiest Internet application for U.S. users is Full Tilt Poker, which has dubbed itself the "fastest-growing online poker room." The second is "Pirates of the Caribbean Online," a multiplayer Web game based on Disney's (nyse: - - ) hit films. Poker's allure stems, of course, from the tantalizing prospect of winning. (Forbes -- Technology)
Johnny Depp takes on Tonto and Mad Hatter next Oct 3, 2008
Superstar actor Johnny Depp has signed on to three new Disney projects, including the fourth installment of the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, the entertainment industry newspaper Variety confirmed. Along with the reprisal of off-beat pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp will star as the long-suffering Native American sidekick Tonto in a new version of the iconic Lone Ranger, produced by hit producer Jerry Bruckheimer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stay in Touch Oct 3, 2008
Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. Posted by SMH Online in at. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Godfather is the don of Empire's top 500 film poll Sep 25, 2008
Bryan Singer's rather insipid Superman Returns makes it into the top 500, as does the pretty poor Pirates of the Caribbean sequel, Dead Man's Chest. Perhaps more bizarrely, Darren Aronofsky's much derided The Fountain is in with a bullet at No 484, suggesting the director's ill-fated opus may yet attain cult classic status. (guardian.co.uk)
Depp in Lone Ranger Sep 25, 2008
The project will serve as a reunion between Disney and the team behind the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy ... Producer hires Pirates of the Caribbean scribes. (IGN FilmForce)
Pirates 4 Buzz Sep 25, 2008
Pirates of the Caribbean, that is ... Connections for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 ... Details for Pirates of the Caribbean 4. (IGN FilmForce)
Keira Knightley A Devine "Duchess" Sep 24, 2008
(CBS) English actress Keira Knightley has been on board a pirate ship alongside Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," wandered romantic English gardens in "Atonement" and now she is a London blue blood in her latest film, "The Duchess.". With 13 films under her belt already, Knightley, 23, is Hollywood royalty in her own right. (CBS News)
A prisoner in 'pirate alley' Sep 24, 2008
The other more well known modern pirate town is the port of Eyl in the Somalian region of Puntland, a modern day version of Tortuga, the 18th century Haitian island pirate town made more famous in the movie trilogy Pirates of the Caribbean. Eyl is an infamous nest for Somali pirate-captured ships as well as a supporting industry feeding off an estimated $30 million in ransom booty that Gulf of Aden pirates bagged in 2007, a staggering indication of the extent of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. (Asia Times Online)
Hollywood's Top-Earning Actresses Sep 23, 2008
In a single year, the British-born actress impressively--and successfully-- vacillated between a splashy franchise flick ( Disney's (nyse: - - ) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) and a dramatic literary romance (Focus Features' Atonement). Off-screen, the Oscar-nominated beauty is cashing in with a series of racy ads for Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle perfume. (Forbes)
READ MORE: What was shot where across the USA? Sep 22, 2008
Recent major projects include Tropic Thunder, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and pieces of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (all 2008) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Idaho: Napoleon Dynamite (2004) was filmed in and around Preston. (USA Today -- Life)
Games-to-Film Update Sep 21, 2008
Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski has been hired by Universal Pictures to helm and produce a movie version of 2k Games/Irrational Games first-person shooter BioShock. The script will probably be written by John Logan (Sweeney Todd, The Aviator). (IGN FilmForce)
Duchess star Keira Knightley wowed by regal regalia Sep 21, 2008
Keira Knightley, who s worn frocks from the 1930s and 40s for Atonement, 19th century bonnets for Pride and Prejudice and swashbuckling attire for the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, is only too happy to get into hoop skirts, corsets and other period costumes. For me, what I love about film is its complete escapism. (Boston Herald)
OCEANSIDE: Visitors enjoy swashbuckling Harbor Days Sep 21, 2008
Dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow, a character in the Disney Studios' hugely successful "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series ---- and sounding every bit the part ---- Vince Bartolone once again wowed young and old at the 2008 edition of Harbor Days in Oceanside. "Without a doubt, he was the highlight of Harbor Days, again," said Staci Chambers, a former North County resident who now lives with her husband, Paul, and their son, Jackson, 4, in Laguna Niguel. (North County Times)
How Keira came to play the Lady Di of her day Sep 20, 2008
Since then, Knightley's career has skyrocketed, with roles in the three instalments of Pirates of the Caribbean, opposite Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp, and an Academy Award nomination two years ago for her part as Lizzie Bennet in Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice. On that set, she met her current beau, the actor Rupert Friend. (Globe and Mail)
More of this story Sep 20, 2008
The Pirates of the Caribbean star bought at least one penthouse for 2. 1 million in July, though a source tells the Resident Advisor that he's amassed quite a swath of space by combining multiple units (to make room for guests). (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Tomorrowland Gets Movie Sep 19, 2008
UK, September 18, 2008 - Disney has had mixed fortunes in turning its theme park rides into movies -- swashbuckler Pirates of the Caribbean was a smash hit, while comedy Haunted Mansion was an absolute dud. That isn't stopping the company from ploughing ahead with another such adaptation, however, with the futuristic Tomorrowland zone getting a movie makeover. (IGN FilmForce)
Primetime Emmy goes to ... Gorrell Sep 19, 2008
Among those projects on Gorrell's rsum for the last decade are the 2000 films The Patriot and Proof of Life ; the 2002 films Eight Legged Freaks and All About the Benjamins ; the 2003 action films 2 Fast 2 Furious, Bad Boys II and The Missing ; the 2006 films Deja Vu, Altered and Southland Tales ; the 2007 film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Transformers, The Final Season and The Death and Life of Bobby Z ; 2008 films Solstice, The Argentine. The Road and John Adams and a 2004... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Knightley, Bloom set for on-screen reunion Sep 18, 2008
The pair - who starred together in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy alongside Johnny Depp - are to appear in "The Fever Returns," a new film based on cult disco movie "Saturday Night Fever.". The original film, which was released in 1977 and starred John Travolta, was set in Brooklyn but movie bosses are reportedly planning to base "The Fever Returns" in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England. (Xinhuanet, China)
Keira Knightley Concedes 'Best Pout' Title, Says She's Done With Her 'Pirates' Journey Sep 18, 2008
MTV: Were you prepared for stardom when it hit after "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". Knightley: I don't think I'm prepared now. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Keira Knightley loves period films, hates corsets Sep 17, 2008
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