First Pics from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Released
Walt Disney has released a handful of pictures giving eager fans a glimpse at the fourth installment of Captain Jack Sparrow’s adventures.For those who missed the details when we revealed the teaser poster, here they are once more:
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES (In Disney Digital 3D™
Genre: Comedy-Adventure
Rating: TBD
U.S. Release Date: May 20, 2011
Cast: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Kevin R. McNally, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Sam Claflin and Geoffrey Rush
Director: Rob Marshall
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
Executive Producers: Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Barry Waldman, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio,
John DeLuca
Screenplay by: Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise. When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.
The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa, and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.
Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth when a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz) forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane). 
Going to be interesting just how close it comes to the book it’s allegedly based on, which is basically a horror novel…
Ummm – “…interesting to see…”
Going to be interesting just how close it comes to the book it’s allegedly based on, which is basically a horror novel…
Ummm – “…interesting to see…”
Going to be interesting just how close it comes to the book it's allegedly based on, which is basically a horror novel…
Ummm – "…interesting to see…"
On imdb, it’s good to see that on the credits there they at least acknowledge Tim Power’s original book, ON STRANGER TIDES. One of my fave of Powers’ work and very original. I suspect there will be only bits and pieces used in the movie, but it has to mean Powers makes some money off it which is cool.
I hope it happens, Big John, but as nice as it’d be if Tim got some money off it, it’d be equally so if Disney hired him to adapt the script, or at least if people picked up the original book. Preferably in really huge quantities.
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Harlan, among others, has been bitching for decades about how SFFWA members kinda shy away from both Hollywood and comics, either claiming it’s beneath them or that they can’t write like that. Writing’s writing, it’s just a matter of learning the form and/or genre. I’ve had good writers tell me that selling stuff in Hollywood takes too much effort, chasing sales. But that’s why you get an agent, so they can do the legwork. Years ago, SFFWA tried to block the Dramatic Nebula, because they’d recognize WGA when WGA recognized them. Stupid, as WGA is based on form, not genre… but as we’ve all noticed, a lot of writers get a bit tunnelvisioned. Aw, hell, they have their heads up their asses. And it’s all over. However it works out, I want this to mean piles of Benjies for Tim. Henry Piper and Tom Artis are proof that you can starve for your art. And quite often die for it.
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Sorry about the rant. Just tired and cranky. At least I don’t have to watch the Titans get their asses beat today.
On imdb, it’s good to see that on the credits there they at least acknowledge Tim Power’s original book, ON STRANGER TIDES. One of my fave of Powers’ work and very original. I suspect there will be only bits and pieces used in the movie, but it has to mean Powers makes some money off it which is cool.
The pictures look good and I expect that I’ll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the first three “Pirates” movies.
I didn’t know that the script was based on a novel. I’ll see if I can find a copy to read soon. Thanks.
Just be ready for the fact that it’s pretty much a horror novel…
On imdb, it's good to see that on the credits there they at least acknowledge Tim Power's original book, ON STRANGER TIDES. One of my fave of Powers' work and very original. I suspect there will be only bits and pieces used in the movie, but it has to mean Powers makes some money off it which is cool.
I hope it happens, Big John, but as nice as it'd be if Tim got some money off it, it'd be equally so if Disney hired him to adapt the script, or at least if people picked up the original book. Preferably in really huge quantities. .Harlan, among others, has been bitching for decades about how SFFWA members kinda shy away from both Hollywood and comics, either claiming it's beneath them or that they can't write like that. Writing's writing, it's just a matter of learning the form and/or genre. I've had good writers tell me that selling stuff in Hollywood takes too much effort, chasing sales. But that's why you get an agent, so they can do the legwork. Years ago, SFFWA tried to block the Dramatic Nebula, because they'd recognize WGA when WGA recognized them. Stupid, as WGA is based on form, not genre… but as we've all noticed, a lot of writers get a bit tunnelvisioned. Aw, hell, they have their heads up their asses. And it's all over. However it works out, I want this to mean piles of Benjies for Tim. Henry Piper and Tom Artis are proof that you can starve for your art. And quite often die for it. . Sorry about the rant. Just tired and cranky. At least I don't have to watch the Titans get their asses beat today.
The pictures look good and I expect that I'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the first three "Pirates" movies.I didn't know that the script was based on a novel. I'll see if I can find a copy to read soon. Thanks.
Just be ready for the fact that it's pretty much a horror novel…
If it IS something different, then I welcome that. I liked the first “Pirates” movie, the second was okay…the third was lame. If they move away from that, but take what originally made them great, it’ll be worth watching.
If it IS something different, then I welcome that. I liked the first "Pirates" movie, the second was okay…the third was lame. If they move away from that, but take what originally made them great, it'll be worth watching.