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‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Screenwriter Explains the Secret Behind His Moonlight Ghosts
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Screenwriter Explains the Secret Behind His Moonlight Ghosts
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Screenwriter Explains the Secret Behind His Moonlight Ghosts
The moment a Hollywood franchise jumps the shark is kind of a mixed blessing. Take the Pirates of the Caribbean films, for example. While the latest entry in the franchise  —  Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales  —  has received a good going-over by the critics, more than a few have taken this as an opportunity to revisit the success of the original film. On paper, absolutely nothing about Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl should’ve worked, and yet, here we are, 14 years and three-point-five billion dollars later, still remembering how it took us all by surprise.
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Plot Synopsis Revealed as Filming Begins
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Plot Synopsis Revealed as Filming Begins
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Plot Synopsis Revealed as Filming Begins
After years of false starts and delays, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales finally began filming in Australia yesterday. And that’s not a moment too soon for the franchise’s star, Johnny Depp, who hasn’t headlined a hit since 2011’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. So, this brings up two important questions. First, will a fifth Captain Jack Sparrow adventure resuscitate Depp in a post-Mortdecai world? Secondly, can new directors Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rønning inject new life into a series that ran out of steam two movies ago?
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’ Casts Brenton Thwaites as Captain Jack’s Sidekick
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’ Casts Brenton Thwaites as Captain Jack’s Sidekick
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’ Casts Brenton Thwaites as Captain Jack’s Sidekick
It's been three years since ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ was unleashed upon an unsuspecting populace, convincing even the most die hard fans of Disney's lucrative franchise that Captain Jack Sparrow needed to take a break. Maybe forever. And yet, these past years have been filled with rumors and casting and almost-casting for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.’ Like it or not, this film is coming and now it has the young up-and-comer Brenton Thwaites in its drunken, slurred, overlong clutches.
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ to Star Christoph Waltz as Jack Sparrow’s New Enemy?
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ to Star Christoph Waltz as Jack Sparrow’s New Enemy?
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ to Star Christoph Waltz as Jack Sparrow’s New Enemy?
Say what you want about the franchise as a whole, but the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies really do have a knack for casting. Incredible actors (and serviceable movie stars) have filled virtually every role in the series' large ensemble, so it's no surprise that the upcoming fifth film is looking to cast a beloved thespian. Two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz is reportedly in negotiations to j
Tina Fey Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ [VIDEOS]
Tina Fey Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ [VIDEOS]
Tina Fey Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ [VIDEOS]
A very funny and pregnant Tina Fey returned to 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend for another round of hosting duties. As expected, the episode poked fun at the recent death of Osama bin Laden. The night also featured sketches written around Fey's pregnancy, a hilarious spoof of Bravo's new reality series 'Pregnant in Heels' and, of course, the return of Fey as Sarah Palin.