Johnny Depp returning for 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' on July 10, 2015
Plus: News on '1952,' 'Maleficent,' 'The Muppets 2' and more
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No rest for the weary in Hollywood after a long night of Golden Globes partying.
Walt Disney Studios has announced that a fifth "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie is set for release on July 10, 2015. Johnny Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow and Jeff Nathanson is working on the screenplay. The Jerry Bruckheimer production currently is without a director, but one would assume Rob Marshall, who helmed the critically panned "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," will not return.
The new "Pirates" movie is setting Disney up for a huge 2015. The studio has already revealed it plans to release the first of three new "Star Wars" films and "The Avengers 2" during that same summer.
Additionally, Disney made some other housekeeping moves regarding future releases. Brad Bird's "1952" starring George Clooney and featuring a script from Damon Lindelof (also producing) and Bird is now set for a Dec. 19, 2014 release. It will also mark Clooney's first 3D film and is Bird's first live-action follow up since "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol."
The already announced "The Muppets 2' (hopefully a temporary title) will be released on March 21, 2014. Director James Bobin will return and the new cast includes Ricky Gervais and "Modern Family's" Ty Burrell.
The release date for Angelina Jolie's "Maleficent" has been pushed back giving it a prime summer slot. The reimagining of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale was originally slated for March 14, 2014, but will now hit theaters on July 2, 2014 making it a prime contender for the July 4th weekend crown.
Lastly, Disney confirmed that Marvel Studios "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" will both be released in 3D.
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January 14, 2013 at 5:57PM EST Reply to CommentDepp's gettin' too old for this shit...
Sean No he isn't He may be in his late 40s, but he doesn't older then if he was in his 30s.
January 14, 2013 at 11:38PM ESTJohn
January 14, 2013 at 8:44PM EST Reply to CommentIsn't Gravity Clooney's first 3D movie? Granted hopefully it comes out sometime before 2014.
Kphed
January 14, 2013 at 11:41PM EST Reply to CommentDepp shmep he's not the same as in fear and loathing and blow... H fell apart after first pirates movie(which was very good IMO)
GuanoLad
January 15, 2013 at 2:09AM EST Reply to CommentThe problem with Pirates 4, in my opinion, was there were no stakes. It was just a race with a foregone conclusion which, after Gore Verbinski's dazzling juggling act of a script (something most people seemed to tire of, but I loved), was comparatively too simplistic and pedestrian.
There have to be stakes for every character, and Jack Sparrow needs to be both the catalyst and the obstacle for every plot point.
Royce Mathew
January 18, 2013 at 2:17AM EST Reply to CommentI am fighting for accountability against Ted & Terry - who are "thieves" - yes I have sued them. And I will continue to seek justice.
1) Stemming from Michael Eisner, and still involving him, I have documented proof of Michael Eisner, and Robert A. Iger being involved with "criminal acts" including conspiracy and fraud among certain employees with which to have themselves and the Walt Disney Company financially profit from. This is in addition to the Walt Disney Company’s and Jerry Bruckheimer Films/Inc. continual exploitation and copyright right infringement of my intellectual property for their Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. This includes my characters, such as the eccentric pirate, the Black Pearl pirate ship and fictional inventions.
2) The big picture is that the Walt Disney Company has become home to a group of individuals who act like a slick gang - aka “gangsters”, who would include Michael D. Eisner, Robert A. Iger, Sanford “Sandy” Litvack, Martin “Marty” Sklar, Jerry Bruckheimer, and their Disney associates Jason Surrell, Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, who continue to profit from utilizing the company resources to commit criminal and illegal acts, while pretending that follow the law, while justifying that they answer to no one.
3) The Walt Disney Company, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio and Jerry Bruckheimer Films/Inc. and their attorneys Brocchini, Litvack and Singer’s corrupt, unethical, criminal and illegal acts are not a matter of opinion, as it is all documented with photo proof and documents. To date, some documents of the photo proof have been provided to various government entities and shared with investors/public record.
4) Is this what the industry is all about? Thieves "con artists" who steal to profit and succeed off the backs of independent artists? As many are actually profiting off my creative work, stolen by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio and then falsely credited to Marc Davis. Meanwhile Disney continues to protect and reward Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, as well as their accomplices Jason Surrell and Marty Sklar.
5) Who AM I ? - In the 1990's I had my work handled/reviewed by CAA including by agent Justin Connolly and at William Morris by James Stein. My legal action started while Michael Eisner was still at the Walt Disney Comany as its CEO but this serious issue goes back to the 1990's when Eisner / Disney wanted my creative work and I had refused to sell it. Michael Eisner even had memo drawn up in his own handwriting in regards to me back in 1992/1993.
6) Copy of PDF letter / material sent to the Walt Disney Company - as well as to NY attorney General, and the NY Departmental Disciplinary Committee, is available upon request. To date, some documents of the photo proof have been provided to various government entities and shared with investors/public record.
I welcome all communications and will answer any questions and provided documented photo proof to my claims. Feel free to share my letter, and my website - and I welcome all communications with anyone. Yes, I will continue to fight for accountability, and if there is any righteousness within you - I do hope you would reflect and ask questions.
This serious matter is far from over.
Royce Mathew disneylawsuit (dot) com
Kathy Hobson
January 26, 2013 at 6:51PM EST Reply to CommentJohnny depp looks great in all his movies! Love him!
anurag
March 31, 2013 at 10:07AM EST Reply to Commentwaitin for u captian jack...
misty and Mattghew We love all there movies we have all of them, can't wait til the new one comes out! The grafics in the last one was awesome on the mermaids
April 19, 2013 at 9:36PM ESTJohnnyDeppLover I can't even describe how much I love Johnny Depp. I love to see him as Captin Jack Sparrow. He is so hottttttttt! Please continue on with making pirates of the caribbean movies.
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