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Johnny Depp is celebrating a big birthday on June 9, 2024; fans can't believe how old he just turned.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor has had a rollercoaster career, starring in several movies after getting his big break in 1984 for his role in "Nightmare On Elm Street." He has also been involved in some controversies, most recently going on trial after suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for defamation.
On Sunday, June 9, Johnny Depp turned 61, and fans are celebrating by looking back at his career.
Getting His Big Break
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Johnny Depp first appeared on the big screen in 1984's "Nightmare On Elm Street," but he is widely known for his role in the television series "21 Jump Street," which aired from 1987 to 1991. Depp portrayed Officer Tom Hanson, a young-looking police officer in a special unit that went undercover in...
Johnny Depp is celebrating a big birthday on June 9, 2024; fans can't believe how old he just turned.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor has had a rollercoaster career, starring in several movies after getting his big break in 1984 for his role in "Nightmare On Elm Street." He has also been involved in some controversies, most recently going on trial after suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for defamation.
On Sunday, June 9, Johnny Depp turned 61, and fans are celebrating by looking back at his career.
Getting His Big Break
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Johnny Depp first appeared on the big screen in 1984's "Nightmare On Elm Street," but he is widely known for his role in the television series "21 Jump Street," which aired from 1987 to 1991. Depp portrayed Officer Tom Hanson, a young-looking police officer in a special unit that went undercover in...
- 6/9/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
One of the central villains in Frank Herbert's 1965 novel "Dune" is the amoral hedonist Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, ruler of House Harkonnen and overseer of spice production on the planet Arrakis. In the novel, he is described as being so immensely fat that he required a suit of anti-gravity devices -- called suspensors -- to hoist his massive girth. The Baron is cruel, power-mad, and regularly has sex slaves sent to his quarters so that he may engage in sick acts of murderous coitus. Some have criticized the Baron as an example of fatphobia and, rather unfortunately, "queer villainy" in popular media.
In David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of "Dune," the Baron was played by Kenneth McMillan, and Lynch made him all the more revolting by encrusting his face with oily carbuncles that produced shot glasses of black pus. McMillan was outfitted with a fat suit, although he was decidedly...
In David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of "Dune," the Baron was played by Kenneth McMillan, and Lynch made him all the more revolting by encrusting his face with oily carbuncles that produced shot glasses of black pus. McMillan was outfitted with a fat suit, although he was decidedly...
- 5/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and the box office is looking grim. The “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” is on track to score the lowest No. 1 Memorial Day weekend in nearly three decades, since 1998’s “Casper,” with an estimated $31 million take. But traditionally, the holiday weekend is a big one for moviegoing – kids are out of school, adults have three days off and the summer movie season is ready to roll.
For that reason, it feels like a good time to look back at the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend box office openings of all time, dating back to 1996. Now it’s important to note these are Memorial Day weekend openings not Memorial Day weekend box office champions – “The Day After Tomorrow” pulled in over $85 million when it opened in 2004, but the top film at the box office for the holiday weekend was holdover “Shrek 2.”
Interestingly enough, while the acclaimed...
For that reason, it feels like a good time to look back at the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend box office openings of all time, dating back to 1996. Now it’s important to note these are Memorial Day weekend openings not Memorial Day weekend box office champions – “The Day After Tomorrow” pulled in over $85 million when it opened in 2004, but the top film at the box office for the holiday weekend was holdover “Shrek 2.”
Interestingly enough, while the acclaimed...
- 5/25/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
While the Pirates of the Caribbean film series became an iconic franchise thanks to the maverick genius of Johnny Depp, veteran actor Geoffrey Rush was equally instrumental in its blockbuster status. The Oscar winner who starred as the wily Captain Hector Barbossa in the 5 films, fed off Depp’s Jack Sparrow perfectly to create a brilliant chemistry.
A still from: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (image credit: Disney)
Interestingly, Rush in addition to not initially comprehending the reasons for his return in the subsequent installments, confessed that he rejected the offer to play this now evergreen role. In a 2015 interview, Rush spoke about all this and the character that proved to be feather in his already crowded cap.
Geoffrey Rush Had This To Say About His Iconic Villain Role
If Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow continues to be one of Hollywood’s iconic characters, then Geoffrey Rush...
A still from: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (image credit: Disney)
Interestingly, Rush in addition to not initially comprehending the reasons for his return in the subsequent installments, confessed that he rejected the offer to play this now evergreen role. In a 2015 interview, Rush spoke about all this and the character that proved to be feather in his already crowded cap.
Geoffrey Rush Had This To Say About His Iconic Villain Role
If Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow continues to be one of Hollywood’s iconic characters, then Geoffrey Rush...
- 5/23/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Liam Neeson is to star in the car chase thriller 'Mongoose'.The 71-year-old actor is to play a war hero who is being pursued by the police in a picture that was acquired by Amazon Prime Video at the Cannes market.Liam will play Ryan 'Fang' Flanagan, a war veteran who, accused of a crime he did not commit, leads the police on an epic cross-country chase that is seen on TV.He is assisted by members of his former Special Forces Army battalion and watched by a fascinated public who are rooting for his safe escape.The film is being directed by the experienced stunt professional Mark Vanselow – who has previously worked on movies including 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' and 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'.He has also been Neeson's stunt double in over 20 movies, including throughout the 'Taken' franchise.
- 5/23/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Pirates of the Caribbean, a film stemmed from a Disney’s theme park attraction, has become one of the biggest media franchises for the studio, expanding into five films with numerous beloved characters, including Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. The character, depicted as a rogue pirate, who is a little drunk all the time, became a fan-favorite for his charismatic and adventurous personality.
A still from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series | Credit: Disney
While he is not usually represented as a hero, as he lacks plenty of conventional heroic traits, the filmmakers did try to develop the character closely in a heroic light in the third installment of the franchise, At World’s End, which remained unseen due to a deleted cut.
Johnny Depp’s Deleted Scene in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Directed by Gore Verbinski, the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise,...
A still from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series | Credit: Disney
While he is not usually represented as a hero, as he lacks plenty of conventional heroic traits, the filmmakers did try to develop the character closely in a heroic light in the third installment of the franchise, At World’s End, which remained unseen due to a deleted cut.
Johnny Depp’s Deleted Scene in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Directed by Gore Verbinski, the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise can easily be called one of the most beloved and successful series of all time. The entire cast is full of massively talented actors, and every single aspect of the series is well thought-out, especially when it comes to the first three films.
Pirates of the Caribbean [Credit: Walt Disney Studios]Having been known as one of the best trilogies out there, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End are certainly regarded as the better parts of the series. This is especially true for the third film, as many fans adore the final sequence of the movie.
With this, many audiences would be surprised to know that when the 2007 film went into production, its script wasn’t even finished.
Two Films in Production at Once
When Disney...
Pirates of the Caribbean [Credit: Walt Disney Studios]Having been known as one of the best trilogies out there, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End are certainly regarded as the better parts of the series. This is especially true for the third film, as many fans adore the final sequence of the movie.
With this, many audiences would be surprised to know that when the 2007 film went into production, its script wasn’t even finished.
Two Films in Production at Once
When Disney...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most influential series of the early 2000s, being a series of films that had completely taken over the mainstream media space during its heyday. The series was based on a theme park ride at Disneyland and had a great cast of actors partaking in the franchise.
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney Pictures
Geoffrey Rush essayed the role of Hector Barbossa, the mutinous first mate of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. He was an integral and iconic part of the franchise, so much so that the creators decided they wanted to bring the character back from the dead. However, Geoffrey Rush almost decided not to go with the role due to some commitments he had already made.
Geoffrey Rush wrote a four-page email explaining why he could not take the role
Captain Hector Barbossa Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney...
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Geoffrey Rush essayed the role of Hector Barbossa, the mutinous first mate of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. He was an integral and iconic part of the franchise, so much so that the creators decided they wanted to bring the character back from the dead. However, Geoffrey Rush almost decided not to go with the role due to some commitments he had already made.
Geoffrey Rush wrote a four-page email explaining why he could not take the role
Captain Hector Barbossa Pirates of the Caribbean | Disney...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Disney is apparently invested in keeping up with one of their most successful franchises, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ with or without Johnny Depp at the helm.
When Disney decided to part ways with Depp at the height of the Amber Heard controversies, Reports soon emerged that they were looking forward to having an all-female led reboot starring ‘Barbie’s’ own Margot Robbie, but the idea didn’t take.
Now there are plans to bring Dune’s ‘Austin Butler’ onboard and fans can’t wait to see it. The downside? We might have to live with having Austin Butler have a pirate accent for the next five years or so.
Disney Courts Austin Butler For A Potential ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
In 2003, Johnny Depp played the rum-loving, always scheming, Captain Jack Sparrow for the first time in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ In 2006, he returned for...
When Disney decided to part ways with Depp at the height of the Amber Heard controversies, Reports soon emerged that they were looking forward to having an all-female led reboot starring ‘Barbie’s’ own Margot Robbie, but the idea didn’t take.
Now there are plans to bring Dune’s ‘Austin Butler’ onboard and fans can’t wait to see it. The downside? We might have to live with having Austin Butler have a pirate accent for the next five years or so.
Disney Courts Austin Butler For A Potential ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
In 2003, Johnny Depp played the rum-loving, always scheming, Captain Jack Sparrow for the first time in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ In 2006, he returned for...
- 5/19/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Johnny Depp is undoubtedly one of the biggest actors in the world right now, who made a name for himself in iconic films such as Edward Scissorhands, Donnie Brasco, and of course – Pirates of The Caribbean. With that said, the new Pirates of the Caribbean report without Johnny Depp has only proven one of Hollywood’s problematic trends which are prevalent now.
Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp’s role as the ever-loveable yet whimsical Captain Jack Sparrow catapulted him to a level of success not seen before his time. This is especially true considering the fact that before him, pirate movies never really received any widespread acclaim.
New Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Without Johnny Depp Proves Hollywood’s Problematic Trend Continues
A pivotal moment in Pirates of the Caribbean
It’s been almost seven years since the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie graced theaters, and Disney...
Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp’s role as the ever-loveable yet whimsical Captain Jack Sparrow catapulted him to a level of success not seen before his time. This is especially true considering the fact that before him, pirate movies never really received any widespread acclaim.
New Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Without Johnny Depp Proves Hollywood’s Problematic Trend Continues
A pivotal moment in Pirates of the Caribbean
It’s been almost seven years since the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie graced theaters, and Disney...
- 3/26/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Johnny Depp has once again found himself surrounded by controversies after his Blow co-star accused him of verbal abuse while working on the 2001 crime thriller. Lola Glaudini, who shared the screen with Depp and Penelope Cruz in the 2001 film, revealed in a recent interview that the Oscar-nominated actor screamed at her, leaving her shaken, on her first day on the set.
Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow
Depp’s representatives have recently released a statement in response to Glaudini’s claims, who is known for starring in shows like the hit crime drama The Sopranos along with the underrated Marvel TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Lola Glaudini Starred in One of the Best Marvel TV Shows
Lola Glaudini has starred in numerous movies and TV shows throughout her career, including a recurring role in one of the best Marvel TV series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show follows a team...
Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow
Depp’s representatives have recently released a statement in response to Glaudini’s claims, who is known for starring in shows like the hit crime drama The Sopranos along with the underrated Marvel TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Lola Glaudini Starred in One of the Best Marvel TV Shows
Lola Glaudini has starred in numerous movies and TV shows throughout her career, including a recurring role in one of the best Marvel TV series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show follows a team...
- 3/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It has not been long since Johnny Depp came out of his hard-fought divorce battle with his ex, Amber Heard. The actor has suffered a huge blow in his career and a recent allegation has brought the actor back to the discussion as he was attempting to bounce back.
Johnny Depp in Blow
Depp’s 2001 movie, Blow, has a co-star alleging that the actor had yelled at her and that was pretty harsh. The allegation has recently been rekindled as his co-star Lola Glaudini appeared on the Powerful Truth Angels podcast detailing the alleged event.
Lola Glaudini Claimed That Johnny Depp Was Rude To Her On The Blow Set Johnny Depp in Ted Demme’s Blow
It all goes back to the set of Ted Demme-directed crime thriller Blow as Johnny Depp allegedly rebuked his co-star Lola Glaudini. As Glaudini described in the Powerful Truth Angels podcast, she was in...
Johnny Depp in Blow
Depp’s 2001 movie, Blow, has a co-star alleging that the actor had yelled at her and that was pretty harsh. The allegation has recently been rekindled as his co-star Lola Glaudini appeared on the Powerful Truth Angels podcast detailing the alleged event.
Lola Glaudini Claimed That Johnny Depp Was Rude To Her On The Blow Set Johnny Depp in Ted Demme’s Blow
It all goes back to the set of Ted Demme-directed crime thriller Blow as Johnny Depp allegedly rebuked his co-star Lola Glaudini. As Glaudini described in the Powerful Truth Angels podcast, she was in...
- 3/20/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Numerous box office records have already been broken by Oppenheimer, the flick that gave Robert Downey Jr. his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The Christopher Nolan film features a large ensemble cast led by Cillian Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, with other actors including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.
Arriving on July 21 of last year, the movie competed with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and made up half of ‘Barbenheimer’, the box office darling.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Well, with his Oscar-winning film smashing worldwide box office records, Murphy seems to have proven his star power once again. At over a whopping $963 million in box office receipts, this historical epic about the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ has become the most profitable film in movie history, surpassing even Johnny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
What else?...
Arriving on July 21 of last year, the movie competed with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and made up half of ‘Barbenheimer’, the box office darling.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Well, with his Oscar-winning film smashing worldwide box office records, Murphy seems to have proven his star power once again. At over a whopping $963 million in box office receipts, this historical epic about the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ has become the most profitable film in movie history, surpassing even Johnny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
What else?...
- 3/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
When Keira Knightley Was Shocked To See Reports Of Her Pay Gap With Husband James Righton! (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Keira Knightley began working on Pirates Of The Caribbean at the young age of 17. Unfortunately, the fame was really overwhelming for her, and the actress had to undergo years of therapy to overcome the public scrutiny. But did you know? Things got worse when rumors of her earning more salary than her husband broke the internet. Scroll below for all the details!
Apart from playing Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, Keira has many other successful projects credited to her filmography. The list includes Pride And Prejudice, The Imitation Game, Love Actually, Bend It Like Beckham, and Atonement, among others.
Keira Knightley was “shocked” to see salary comparisons with her husband
Keira Knightley once recalled that she was “shocked” to learn that there were actually news articles...
Keira Knightley began working on Pirates Of The Caribbean at the young age of 17. Unfortunately, the fame was really overwhelming for her, and the actress had to undergo years of therapy to overcome the public scrutiny. But did you know? Things got worse when rumors of her earning more salary than her husband broke the internet. Scroll below for all the details!
Apart from playing Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, Keira has many other successful projects credited to her filmography. The list includes Pride And Prejudice, The Imitation Game, Love Actually, Bend It Like Beckham, and Atonement, among others.
Keira Knightley was “shocked” to see salary comparisons with her husband
Keira Knightley once recalled that she was “shocked” to learn that there were actually news articles...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Stellan Skarsgard revealed that he was hesitant to star in Mamma Mia!, but once he realized he just had to “look cute and be silly,” he was all in.
The veteran actor recently admitted to Vanity Fair that he was initially taken aback when asked to be in the 2008 movie musical with Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried because he can’t sing or dance.
“It was absurd to ask me to be in a musical,” Skarsgard said. “I can’t sing, I can’t dance. And then I saw it was also Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, and they can’t sing and dance either, so I felt a little safer there.”
In Mamma Mia!, Sophie (Seyfried) sets out to find her real father before her wedding day as her mother Donna (Streep) had been intimate with three men (Skarsgard, Brosnan and Firth), right before she got pregnant with Sophie.
The veteran actor recently admitted to Vanity Fair that he was initially taken aback when asked to be in the 2008 movie musical with Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried because he can’t sing or dance.
“It was absurd to ask me to be in a musical,” Skarsgard said. “I can’t sing, I can’t dance. And then I saw it was also Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, and they can’t sing and dance either, so I felt a little safer there.”
In Mamma Mia!, Sophie (Seyfried) sets out to find her real father before her wedding day as her mother Donna (Streep) had been intimate with three men (Skarsgard, Brosnan and Firth), right before she got pregnant with Sophie.
- 3/2/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Hollander and Tom Holland may share 95% of a name, but what they don’t share is a massive Marvel paycheque.
While appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Tom Hollander revealed that he was once mistakenly sent a box-office bonus meant for Tom Holland. “People in the account’s department of my agency got confused. We were with the same agents briefly. And it was a terrible moment,” Hollander said. “I went to see my friend who was doing theater in England. I sat smugly in the audience just having done a BBC show for $30,000 … the interval came and I checked my email and I got one from the agency saying, ‘Payment slip for first box office bonus for ‘The Avengers.’”
Hollander was curious, but upon opening the email, he was left shaken by just how much it was. “It was an astonishing amount of money,” Hollander said. “It was not his salary.
While appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Tom Hollander revealed that he was once mistakenly sent a box-office bonus meant for Tom Holland. “People in the account’s department of my agency got confused. We were with the same agents briefly. And it was a terrible moment,” Hollander said. “I went to see my friend who was doing theater in England. I sat smugly in the audience just having done a BBC show for $30,000 … the interval came and I checked my email and I got one from the agency saying, ‘Payment slip for first box office bonus for ‘The Avengers.’”
Hollander was curious, but upon opening the email, he was left shaken by just how much it was. “It was an astonishing amount of money,” Hollander said. “It was not his salary.
- 1/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Guess The Worst Rated Pirates Of The Caribbean Film Of All-Time On Rotten Tomatoes? ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Pirates Of The Caribbean is one of the most successful franchises of all time in Hollywood. Disney initially wasn’t happy with Johnny Depp’s portrayal as Captain Jack Sparrow. But the response was earth-shattering, eventually opening roots for a $4.5 billion film series. But do you know which is the worst-rated film of all? Scroll below for details!
The journey began in 2003 with The Curse of the Black Pearl. It made Johnny Depp a household name, thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow. There are five films in the franchise. Fans are waiting for the sixth installment, although the future remains uncertain.
Pirates Of The Caribbean series ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes score
We have previously reported to you about Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) being the highest-grossing film in the franchise. It...
Pirates Of The Caribbean is one of the most successful franchises of all time in Hollywood. Disney initially wasn’t happy with Johnny Depp’s portrayal as Captain Jack Sparrow. But the response was earth-shattering, eventually opening roots for a $4.5 billion film series. But do you know which is the worst-rated film of all? Scroll below for details!
The journey began in 2003 with The Curse of the Black Pearl. It made Johnny Depp a household name, thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow. There are five films in the franchise. Fans are waiting for the sixth installment, although the future remains uncertain.
Pirates Of The Caribbean series ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes score
We have previously reported to you about Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) being the highest-grossing film in the franchise. It...
- 12/30/2023
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
They may be rascals, and scoundrels, and villains, and knaves, but it’s impossible to say that pirates aren’t fun to watch — at least on screen. And of course, there is perhaps no pirate more famous in pop culture at this point than Jack Sparrow, the bumbling, drunken heart of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.
Known for never having a plan but somehow always ending up with one that works out, the unreasonably charming pirate was brought to life by Johnny Depp for five movies across nearly 15 years. In his journeys, he encountered the Kraken, Davy Jones, the Fountain of Youth, and even Poseidon’s trident.
But, if you’re here, you probably know all this. What you want to know is how to watch Sparrow and his pirate friends — including Orlando Bloom’s Will Turner and Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Swan — in all their swashbuckling glory.
Well,...
Known for never having a plan but somehow always ending up with one that works out, the unreasonably charming pirate was brought to life by Johnny Depp for five movies across nearly 15 years. In his journeys, he encountered the Kraken, Davy Jones, the Fountain of Youth, and even Poseidon’s trident.
But, if you’re here, you probably know all this. What you want to know is how to watch Sparrow and his pirate friends — including Orlando Bloom’s Will Turner and Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Swan — in all their swashbuckling glory.
Well,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
The Beatles are so famous they influenced a Pirates of the Caribbean film. The movie includes Paul McCartney singing a song from The Beatles’ Let It Be. Despite the scene’s accuracy to the time period, it feels like a cynical move from Disney.
Paul McCartney sings The Beatles’ ‘Maggie Mae’ in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
In Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards plays Jack Sparrow’s father. The most recent film in the series, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, features Paul as Jack Sparrow’s uncle. It’s basically the same joke, and it’s not any funnier the second time around.
The latter film features an actual Beatles song — sort of. When Paul’s character is first introduced, we hear him sing a snippet of the folk tune “Maggie Mae.” The Beatles covered that folk tune on their final album,...
Paul McCartney sings The Beatles’ ‘Maggie Mae’ in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
In Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards plays Jack Sparrow’s father. The most recent film in the series, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, features Paul as Jack Sparrow’s uncle. It’s basically the same joke, and it’s not any funnier the second time around.
The latter film features an actual Beatles song — sort of. When Paul’s character is first introduced, we hear him sing a snippet of the folk tune “Maggie Mae.” The Beatles covered that folk tune on their final album,...
- 7/18/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sergio Calderón, a longtime actor who appeared in films including “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Men in Black,” died Wednesday of pneumonia. He was 77.
Calderón’s representative, Julie Smith, confirmed his death to the LA Times on Thursday.
Calderón appeared in the 1997 film “Men in Black,” where he played the floating head on a pole carried by an alien that Tommy Lee Jones’s Agent K reveals, earning him the nickname “Head on a Stick.”
Calderón was born in Mexico, where attended the Instituto Andrés Soler of the Asociación Nacional de Actores. While he was working as an English teacher, he broke into the film industry with a role in “The Bridge in the Jungle” which starred John Huston. In “Under the Volcano,” directed by Huston, he played one of the murderers.
He would then go on to appear in other projects such as “Old Gringo,” “Erendira,...
Calderón’s representative, Julie Smith, confirmed his death to the LA Times on Thursday.
Calderón appeared in the 1997 film “Men in Black,” where he played the floating head on a pole carried by an alien that Tommy Lee Jones’s Agent K reveals, earning him the nickname “Head on a Stick.”
Calderón was born in Mexico, where attended the Instituto Andrés Soler of the Asociación Nacional de Actores. While he was working as an English teacher, he broke into the film industry with a role in “The Bridge in the Jungle” which starred John Huston. In “Under the Volcano,” directed by Huston, he played one of the murderers.
He would then go on to appear in other projects such as “Old Gringo,” “Erendira,...
- 6/1/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Sergio Calderón, best known for his work on “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”, “Men In Black” and “The Ruins” and more has died. He was 77.
A rep for Calderón confirmed the sad news Wednesday, telling Et, that the actor was surrounded by family at the time.
“We can confirm that Sergio passed away this morning,” his rep shared. “He was in the hospital previously with a bout of pneumonia, not sure that was the cause. He was surrounded by family at the time.”
Calderón played Pirate lord, Captain Eduardo Villanueva of the Adriatic Sea, in 2007’s “At World’s End”, the third instalment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. He also lent his voice to the “At World’s End” video game, where he again starred as the Pirate lord.
The late actor shared several shots from his time on set via social media, including photos of...
A rep for Calderón confirmed the sad news Wednesday, telling Et, that the actor was surrounded by family at the time.
“We can confirm that Sergio passed away this morning,” his rep shared. “He was in the hospital previously with a bout of pneumonia, not sure that was the cause. He was surrounded by family at the time.”
Calderón played Pirate lord, Captain Eduardo Villanueva of the Adriatic Sea, in 2007’s “At World’s End”, the third instalment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. He also lent his voice to the “At World’s End” video game, where he again starred as the Pirate lord.
The late actor shared several shots from his time on set via social media, including photos of...
- 6/1/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Sergio Calderón, the actor recognizable from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Men In Black and The Ruins and many other projects over course of his six-decade career in films and television, died this morning surrounded by family, his spokesperson confirmed to Deadline. He was 77.
In At World’s End, Calderón played one of the film’s Pirate Lords, Captain Eduardo Villanueva of the Adriatic Sea. The actor posted photos to social media of himself and franchise star Johnny Depp as well as rock star Keith Richards, who played the Pirate Lord of Madagascar and Depp’s father in the film.
If someone tries to take your gun, it better be someone like #KeithRichards a true #Legend! pic.twitter.com/Yx4YbB3qTk
— Sergio Calderon (@mrsergecalderon) August 22, 2017
In Mib, Calderón played José, the character whose head is displayed on the end of a sword to Tommy Lee Jones’ K, another...
In At World’s End, Calderón played one of the film’s Pirate Lords, Captain Eduardo Villanueva of the Adriatic Sea. The actor posted photos to social media of himself and franchise star Johnny Depp as well as rock star Keith Richards, who played the Pirate Lord of Madagascar and Depp’s father in the film.
If someone tries to take your gun, it better be someone like #KeithRichards a true #Legend! pic.twitter.com/Yx4YbB3qTk
— Sergio Calderon (@mrsergecalderon) August 22, 2017
In Mib, Calderón played José, the character whose head is displayed on the end of a sword to Tommy Lee Jones’ K, another...
- 6/1/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The Little Mermaid is swimming laps around the competition at the Memorial Day weekend box office.
Disney’s live-action remake of the iconic animated film is headed for an estimated four-day domestic debut of $118.6 million, the holiday’s fifth-biggest opening of all time, according to final weekend actuals. The three-day gross is an estimated $96 million-plus. (On Saturday, the film looked to earn north of $120 million over the long holiday weekend, but domestic estimates shifted.)
Overseas, Little Mermaid started off with a disappointing $68.1 million from 51 markets for a projected global launch of $186.7 million through Monday. The pic drowned in China, opening to just $2.5 million. Box office pundits say the social media campaign protesting a Black actress being cast as Ariel could be having an impact in Asian markets and elsewhere.
In North America, The Little Mermaid earned a promising A CinemaScore. It is the first 2023 summer tentpole to target females, who...
Disney’s live-action remake of the iconic animated film is headed for an estimated four-day domestic debut of $118.6 million, the holiday’s fifth-biggest opening of all time, according to final weekend actuals. The three-day gross is an estimated $96 million-plus. (On Saturday, the film looked to earn north of $120 million over the long holiday weekend, but domestic estimates shifted.)
Overseas, Little Mermaid started off with a disappointing $68.1 million from 51 markets for a projected global launch of $186.7 million through Monday. The pic drowned in China, opening to just $2.5 million. Box office pundits say the social media campaign protesting a Black actress being cast as Ariel could be having an impact in Asian markets and elsewhere.
In North America, The Little Mermaid earned a promising A CinemaScore. It is the first 2023 summer tentpole to target females, who...
- 5/30/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney has another hit remake on its hands, as Rob Marshall’s “The Little Mermaid” has opened to $38 million from 4,320 theaters on Friday and is now estimated to earn a Memorial Day weekend opening of $106 million three-day and $135 million four-day in North America.
It’s still early in the weekend, so those figures may change. But right now, “The Little Mermaid” is on course to become the third highest Memorial Day weekend opening in box office history behind only last year’s “Top Gun: Maverick” ($160 million) and 2007 Disney film “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” ($139 million).
For all of their online hate and the general distaste from critics, the Disney remakes have been well received by general audiences. “The Little Mermaid” is no different with an A on CinemaScore to go with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 67% critics and 95% audience. Distribution sources tell TheWrap that the film is performing extremely well with families,...
It’s still early in the weekend, so those figures may change. But right now, “The Little Mermaid” is on course to become the third highest Memorial Day weekend opening in box office history behind only last year’s “Top Gun: Maverick” ($160 million) and 2007 Disney film “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” ($139 million).
For all of their online hate and the general distaste from critics, the Disney remakes have been well received by general audiences. “The Little Mermaid” is no different with an A on CinemaScore to go with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 67% critics and 95% audience. Distribution sources tell TheWrap that the film is performing extremely well with families,...
- 5/27/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
It’s Memorial Day weekend, historically a great time for theaters to throw open their doors for the masses to come out and see a movie, whether it’s something new or something that’s been in theaters for a while. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
Disney is well aware of the amount of money film opening over Memorial Day can bring in normally, having had massive hits with 2007’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” ($139.8 million four-day weekend) and Guy Ritchie‘s 2019 live action “Aladdin” ($116.8 million opening). They’ve also had Memorial Day flops like “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” starring Jake Gyllenhaal in 2010, which only opened with $37.8 million.
“Aladdin” might be a better comparison of note for Disney’s live action revamp of “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall, starring newcomer Halle Bailey with Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, as well having the voices of Awkwafina,...
Disney is well aware of the amount of money film opening over Memorial Day can bring in normally, having had massive hits with 2007’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” ($139.8 million four-day weekend) and Guy Ritchie‘s 2019 live action “Aladdin” ($116.8 million opening). They’ve also had Memorial Day flops like “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” starring Jake Gyllenhaal in 2010, which only opened with $37.8 million.
“Aladdin” might be a better comparison of note for Disney’s live action revamp of “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall, starring newcomer Halle Bailey with Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, as well having the voices of Awkwafina,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Disney’s return to live-action takes of their animated vault in the fullest theatrical form happens this weekend with Rob Marshall’s The Little Mermaid which is eyeing a $180M worldwide start.
The majority of that number will be made stateside with $120M for the four-day Memorial Day weekend holiday, and around $100M over three days. At $120M, Little Mermaid would be the fifth highest opening in U.S./Canada for the Friday-Monday Memorial Day weekend holiday. Pic’s overseas launch in such major markets, save Japan on June 9, begins today in France, Italy, Korea, Brazil, Germany, the UK, Spain and China joining in subsequent days. For those keeping track, Cruella was the last live-action adaptation of a Disney animated pic (she was the villain in 101 Dalmatians), however, it went day and date over Memorial Day weekend 2021 when theaters were just reopening for the summer from Covid.
Will Smith’s...
The majority of that number will be made stateside with $120M for the four-day Memorial Day weekend holiday, and around $100M over three days. At $120M, Little Mermaid would be the fifth highest opening in U.S./Canada for the Friday-Monday Memorial Day weekend holiday. Pic’s overseas launch in such major markets, save Japan on June 9, begins today in France, Italy, Korea, Brazil, Germany, the UK, Spain and China joining in subsequent days. For those keeping track, Cruella was the last live-action adaptation of a Disney animated pic (she was the villain in 101 Dalmatians), however, it went day and date over Memorial Day weekend 2021 when theaters were just reopening for the summer from Covid.
Will Smith’s...
- 5/24/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney‘s live-action The Little Mermaid is swimming toward Memorial Day Weekend with a song in its heart and dollar signs in its eyes. The latest version of the Disney animated classic is tracking toward a $110M 4-day opening. That number puts The Little Mermaid in the top eight spots for a Memorial Day Weekend release. The upcoming musical won’t touch Top Gun: Maverick’s $160.5M Memorial Day start, but $110M is an outstanding total nonetheless.
Disney has a history of releasing films on Memorial Day Weekend, including Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which earned $153M, the studio’s highest total for the 4-day holiday debut. Disney’s live-action adaptation of Aladdin earned $116.8M in 2019, placing the Guy Ritchie-directed fantasy film slightly above The Little Mermaid’s expected launch.
Rob Marshall directs this bold vision for the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited...
Disney has a history of releasing films on Memorial Day Weekend, including Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which earned $153M, the studio’s highest total for the 4-day holiday debut. Disney’s live-action adaptation of Aladdin earned $116.8M in 2019, placing the Guy Ritchie-directed fantasy film slightly above The Little Mermaid’s expected launch.
Rob Marshall directs this bold vision for the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited...
- 5/4/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Disney’s live-action take of 2x Oscar nominated animated feature, The Little Mermaid, officially landed on tracking today for what looks to be a $110M 4-day opening. That will land the movie among the top eight openings for the holiday, last year Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick scoring a record start of $160.5M.
Of course, Little Mermaid, is female heavy, particularly with those under 25.
Disney’s top opening at the Memorial Day weekend B.O. belongs to 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End with $153M. The studio’s live action of animated movie Aladdin debuted to a 4-day of $116.8M back in pre-pandemic 2019.
Disney will have a $100M+ opening title stateside this weekend in Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 which is eyeing around $110M, possibly north of $120M. I hear the pic’s advance tickets sales are pacing 6% behind Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania‘s...
Of course, Little Mermaid, is female heavy, particularly with those under 25.
Disney’s top opening at the Memorial Day weekend B.O. belongs to 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End with $153M. The studio’s live action of animated movie Aladdin debuted to a 4-day of $116.8M back in pre-pandemic 2019.
Disney will have a $100M+ opening title stateside this weekend in Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 which is eyeing around $110M, possibly north of $120M. I hear the pic’s advance tickets sales are pacing 6% behind Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania‘s...
- 5/4/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for some epic space action with Colonials – the spectacular Sci-Fi opus from directors Andrew Balek (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End) and Joe Bland (Ellipse). Can colonists from Mars save the galaxy from human extinction in this action-packed, interstellar feature?
The film got its UK premiere release on digital platforms on 17th April 2023 courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.
A space explorer travelling from Mars, Silas, embarks on a reconnaissance mission to Earth – which lies in ruin – to figure out what happened to the ‘humans of old’.
But before he can reach his destination, his squad is intercepted by the Exiles – a dangerously advanced and perilously evil Moon-based civilisation – who destroys their ship.
Separated from his squadron, Silas crash-lands alone on Earth. But, having lost his memory in the accident, he must figure out who he is and his purpose on Earth before the Exiles find and destroy him…...
The film got its UK premiere release on digital platforms on 17th April 2023 courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.
A space explorer travelling from Mars, Silas, embarks on a reconnaissance mission to Earth – which lies in ruin – to figure out what happened to the ‘humans of old’.
But before he can reach his destination, his squad is intercepted by the Exiles – a dangerously advanced and perilously evil Moon-based civilisation – who destroys their ship.
Separated from his squadron, Silas crash-lands alone on Earth. But, having lost his memory in the accident, he must figure out who he is and his purpose on Earth before the Exiles find and destroy him…...
- 4/20/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Bill Nighy is a British actor. He is best known for his roles in Love Actually (2003), the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2006-2007) and the Underworld series (2003-2009).
Bill Nighy Biography: Early Life, Age, Family, Education
Bill Nighy (William Nighy) was born on December 12, 1949 (Bill Nighy: age 73) in Caterham, Surrey, England to Catherine and Alfred Nighy. He has two older siblings, a brother Martin and a sister Anna.
Nighy went to the John Fisher School and was a member of the school theatre group. He later went to the Guildford School of Acting.
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, the actor described how he got into acting.
“Well I never got a bug for acting and I never made a decision that this was what I wanted to do with my life, it just sort of happened and I did it rather than have to do anything else,” he began.
Bill Nighy Biography: Early Life, Age, Family, Education
Bill Nighy (William Nighy) was born on December 12, 1949 (Bill Nighy: age 73) in Caterham, Surrey, England to Catherine and Alfred Nighy. He has two older siblings, a brother Martin and a sister Anna.
Nighy went to the John Fisher School and was a member of the school theatre group. He later went to the Guildford School of Acting.
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, the actor described how he got into acting.
“Well I never got a bug for acting and I never made a decision that this was what I wanted to do with my life, it just sort of happened and I did it rather than have to do anything else,” he began.
- 3/10/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
John Christopher “Johnny” Depp II is a true Hollywood icon, renowned for his electrifying performances and his ability to bring even the most unconventional characters to life. From the quirky and off-beat to the dark and brooding, Johnny Depp’s filmography is simply unparalleled.
But where do you even start with a career as extensive and diverse as Johnny Depp’s? That’s where this comprehensive Johnny Depp movies list comes in. We’ve compiled the best films Johnny Depp has ever starred in. Read on as we also take a closer look at his acting style and the roles that have made him a true legend of the silver screen.
So, whether you’re a die-hard Johnny Depp fan, or you’re just discovering his work for the first time, this Johnny Depp movies list is your ultimate guide to the career of one of Hollywood’s most fascinating actors.
But where do you even start with a career as extensive and diverse as Johnny Depp’s? That’s where this comprehensive Johnny Depp movies list comes in. We’ve compiled the best films Johnny Depp has ever starred in. Read on as we also take a closer look at his acting style and the roles that have made him a true legend of the silver screen.
So, whether you’re a die-hard Johnny Depp fan, or you’re just discovering his work for the first time, this Johnny Depp movies list is your ultimate guide to the career of one of Hollywood’s most fascinating actors.
- 2/7/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
If the trailer for the next "Guardians of the Galaxy" film is any indication, it will be a bold, climactic finale to one of the best superhero groups in the MCU. The first two "Guardians" movies were surprisingly emotional underneath their goofy, lighthearted surfaces, whereas this third film doesn't even hide the fact that it plans to make us cry. "This is the big one," writer-director James Gunn told Entertainment Weekly. "This is where things really happen. This is where we get to know the truth about who these characters are, and we face the biggest stakes."
Of course, we'd forgive superhero fans in particular for being a little skeptical. We've seen plenty of trilogies before, and it's become common wisdom that the third film is always the worst. "The amount of good third episodes in a trilogy, I can count them on one hand," Gunn himself admitted. "Basically, there's...
Of course, we'd forgive superhero fans in particular for being a little skeptical. We've seen plenty of trilogies before, and it's become common wisdom that the third film is always the worst. "The amount of good third episodes in a trilogy, I can count them on one hand," Gunn himself admitted. "Basically, there's...
- 2/6/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Johnny Depp was riding high on his “Pirates of the Caribbean” success when another “nearly perfect” project began to wither on the vine.
It was 2007, and all 12,000 Hollywood film and TV writers were on strike.
Among other big movies he had in the pipeline, Depp was attached to star in “Shantaram,” about a former bank-robbing heroin addict who escapes an Australian prison and lands in India, where he struggles to begin an anonymous life in the urban chaos of 1980s Bombay.
Warner Bros. had bought the rights to the internationally bestselling novel of the same name in 2004, a year after it was published. The author, Gregory David Roberts, had written a screenplay.
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But as Jack Sparrow said, “If you were waiting for the opportune moment, that was it.”
Roberts then served as the...
It was 2007, and all 12,000 Hollywood film and TV writers were on strike.
Among other big movies he had in the pipeline, Depp was attached to star in “Shantaram,” about a former bank-robbing heroin addict who escapes an Australian prison and lands in India, where he struggles to begin an anonymous life in the urban chaos of 1980s Bombay.
Warner Bros. had bought the rights to the internationally bestselling novel of the same name in 2004, a year after it was published. The author, Gregory David Roberts, had written a screenplay.
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‘Shantaram’ Trailer: Charlie Hunnam Is Chasing Redemption in Bombay in New Apple TV+ Series (Video)
But as Jack Sparrow said, “If you were waiting for the opportune moment, that was it.”
Roberts then served as the...
- 10/18/2022
- by Jeremy Bailey
- The Wrap
Johnny Depp broke into Hollywood by appearing in popular films like "Platoon," and "Nightmare on Elm Street," but he became a star in 1987 when he portrayed Officer Tom Hanson in "21 Jump Street." Uncomfortable with the idea of being a teen magazine pinup, Depp spent the next few decades accepting roles in films that were outside of the mainstream, like, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "The Ninth Gate," and "The Astronaut's Wife." Depp stepped back into the spotlight in 2003 when he accepted the role of Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl."
In the beginning, Disney executives were skeptical about Depp's staggering, slurring portrayal of Sparrow, but audiences fell in love with the character. Eventually, his audacious and unpredictable behavior became the main focus of the films, but that is not what the original director ever intended. In a 2012 interview with IGN, director Gore Verbinski...
In the beginning, Disney executives were skeptical about Depp's staggering, slurring portrayal of Sparrow, but audiences fell in love with the character. Eventually, his audacious and unpredictable behavior became the main focus of the films, but that is not what the original director ever intended. In a 2012 interview with IGN, director Gore Verbinski...
- 8/23/2022
- by Christian Gainey
- Slash Film
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
Comedy occupies a pretty fascinating space within the movie world. Sure, comedies have been a part of mainstream cinema pretty much from the very start, dating back to some of the silent era's biggest stars like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. But comedy isn't as easy to churn out as something like horror. Just about anyone can make a horror movie with a little bit of money and some people willing to get blood on their clothes. Good horror is another conversation entirely but even the worst of the worst horror films can gain cult status. Comedy, however, requires a bit more.
With that having been said, it is always pretty remarkable when everything comes together and a comedy manages to break...
Comedy occupies a pretty fascinating space within the movie world. Sure, comedies have been a part of mainstream cinema pretty much from the very start, dating back to some of the silent era's biggest stars like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. But comedy isn't as easy to churn out as something like horror. Just about anyone can make a horror movie with a little bit of money and some people willing to get blood on their clothes. Good horror is another conversation entirely but even the worst of the worst horror films can gain cult status. Comedy, however, requires a bit more.
With that having been said, it is always pretty remarkable when everything comes together and a comedy manages to break...
- 8/20/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Sunday Am Update: Blame the fact that it doesn’t appeal to girls, blame Disney+ for stealing family moviegoers, blame the lack of an ensemble Toy Story cast, heck, blame everything as Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear didn’t do its magic by internal studio or industry standards this weekend with 51M, close to a third below its lowest 70M pre-release projection.
This is an opening more in the vicinity of Pixar’s original fare, so it could still leg out to 200M+. However, given how this IP was built on the back of the Toy Story brand, it’s clear many were expecting significantly more. Lightyear overall was down in its global start, 85.6M versus the top-end 135M estimate we reported. In sum, there wasn’t any urgency for mass moviegoers to see Lightyear.
Universal/Amblin is calling Jurassic World Dominion at 58.66M, -60, and a 68M 4-day.
This is an opening more in the vicinity of Pixar’s original fare, so it could still leg out to 200M+. However, given how this IP was built on the back of the Toy Story brand, it’s clear many were expecting significantly more. Lightyear overall was down in its global start, 85.6M versus the top-end 135M estimate we reported. In sum, there wasn’t any urgency for mass moviegoers to see Lightyear.
Universal/Amblin is calling Jurassic World Dominion at 58.66M, -60, and a 68M 4-day.
- 6/19/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow may have been the face of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, but Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) were definitely the heart of it. Star-crossed lovers will always hit the spot, and it doesn't get much better than Elizabeth and Will. Their love story helped anchor the first three films of the "Pirates" series with some much-needed resonance. Plus, their individual arcs weren't too shabby either. So when their story seemed to wrap up in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," it naturally sent a few fans — this writer included — into a bit of...
The post Why Orlando Bloom Walked Away From Pirates of the Caribbean appeared first on /Film.
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- 6/2/2022
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
There is no doubt that the box office is flying high after a stratospheric 127 million three-day and 161 million four-day holiday opening for Top Gun: Maverick, which was the biggest non-superhero debut since 2019 and nearly double the previous best Tom Cruise opening. The three-and-a-half decade in the waiting sequel also delivered a new record for Memorial Day weekend, beating Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Despite these highs, the lack of new releases is still holding back the box office, which is why May, despite being the second highest grossing month since the pandemic began with an overall box office of 786 million, was the lowest grossing May since 2006.
The month of May had two blockbusters with openings over 100 million (the other being Doctor Strange 2), but other than that it just had two films open in the teens, and nothing else to even open above 5 million. Compare this to May 2019, following...
The month of May had two blockbusters with openings over 100 million (the other being Doctor Strange 2), but other than that it just had two films open in the teens, and nothing else to even open above 5 million. Compare this to May 2019, following...
- 6/2/2022
- by Sam Mendelsohn <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
- Box Office Mojo
It’s summer and the sheer amount of cash being generated on a non-holiday weekday is clearly showing that.
In the wake of scoring the best Memorial Day opening of all time at the domestic box office with 160.5M, Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick didn’t let up yesterday grossing 15.8M. While that’s the third best Tuesday in May stateside after Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War (23.4M; May 1, 2018) and The Avengers (17.6M, May 8, 2012), it’s easily the best Tuesday in May for a non-Marvel movie; the comic book franchise continually dominating the month. Top Gun 2‘s Tuesday is also ahead of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, that pic making 12.6M on May 10. In regards to the previous biggest Tuesday in May for a non-Marvel movie, that belonged to Disney’s Aladdin with 12M on May 28, 2019.
Top Gun 2‘s Tuesday was 53 off its Memorial Day Monday of 33.8M.
In the wake of scoring the best Memorial Day opening of all time at the domestic box office with 160.5M, Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick didn’t let up yesterday grossing 15.8M. While that’s the third best Tuesday in May stateside after Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War (23.4M; May 1, 2018) and The Avengers (17.6M, May 8, 2012), it’s easily the best Tuesday in May for a non-Marvel movie; the comic book franchise continually dominating the month. Top Gun 2‘s Tuesday is also ahead of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, that pic making 12.6M on May 10. In regards to the previous biggest Tuesday in May for a non-Marvel movie, that belonged to Disney’s Aladdin with 12M on May 28, 2019.
Top Gun 2‘s Tuesday was 53 off its Memorial Day Monday of 33.8M.
- 6/1/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Tentpole brings 55 35+, 21 18-24 age demos.
Top Gun: Maverick defied multiple Covid delays and pre-launch trepidation about theatrical audience appetite with a record-breaking four-day 160.5m launch that set new marks for Memorial Day weekend and star-producer Tom Cruise.
While it seems almost surreal to consider that the Paramount-Skydance tentpole becomes the first 100m-plus opening weekend of Cruise’s stellar career, it is the audience composition that will have executives most excited as they look ahead to the coming weeks. The tentpole is expected to cross 300m in North America.
Maverick drew a 58 male-42 female audience of which 55 was aged over...
Top Gun: Maverick defied multiple Covid delays and pre-launch trepidation about theatrical audience appetite with a record-breaking four-day 160.5m launch that set new marks for Memorial Day weekend and star-producer Tom Cruise.
While it seems almost surreal to consider that the Paramount-Skydance tentpole becomes the first 100m-plus opening weekend of Cruise’s stellar career, it is the audience composition that will have executives most excited as they look ahead to the coming weeks. The tentpole is expected to cross 300m in North America.
Maverick drew a 58 male-42 female audience of which 55 was aged over...
- 5/31/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Tuesday Am Update: The Tom Cruise Paramount/Skydance sequel goes to an even higher stratosphere with a 4-day 160.5M Memorial Day opening record. Global is at a 300M start. Important to note that given the whole thing of rolling the 13.2M Thursday previews of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End into its opening weekend, that movie still has the 3-day over Memorial Day weekend with 127.97M to Top Gun: Maverick‘s 126.7M.
Monday Am Update: Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick has beaten Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End fair and square for the Memorial Day opening 4-day record (+ previews) at the domestic box office with 156M. While easily Tom Cruise’s best opening of all-time, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is the common denominator of the two largest Memorial Day weekend openings at the domestic box office.
At World’s End’s four-day holiday...
Monday Am Update: Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick has beaten Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End fair and square for the Memorial Day opening 4-day record (+ previews) at the domestic box office with 156M. While easily Tom Cruise’s best opening of all-time, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is the common denominator of the two largest Memorial Day weekend openings at the domestic box office.
At World’s End’s four-day holiday...
- 5/31/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Stocks fell broadly on economic jitters with AMC Entertainment and Paramount struggling to stay in the green in late-morning trading after the biggest Memorial Day movie opening ever in Top Gun: Maverick.
Things change fast lately on a Wall Street buffeted by the latest news on war, inflation and interest rates, so this is not the last word for today’s session — the first since Friday and the blowout performance of the Tom Cruise action film that’s great news for movie theaters and for Paramount.
The Joseph Kosinski-directed sequel to Cruise’s 1986 turn as Navy fighter pilot Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, took in more than 153 million over the four-day weekend, topping the previous record holder for the frame, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, from 2007. It also blew past forecasts in a theatrical sector that’s still struggling to recover from Covid induced closures, a shifting release schedules and consumer reluctance,...
Things change fast lately on a Wall Street buffeted by the latest news on war, inflation and interest rates, so this is not the last word for today’s session — the first since Friday and the blowout performance of the Tom Cruise action film that’s great news for movie theaters and for Paramount.
The Joseph Kosinski-directed sequel to Cruise’s 1986 turn as Navy fighter pilot Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, took in more than 153 million over the four-day weekend, topping the previous record holder for the frame, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, from 2007. It also blew past forecasts in a theatrical sector that’s still struggling to recover from Covid induced closures, a shifting release schedules and consumer reluctance,...
- 5/31/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
After a year in which younger adults have been the kingmakers at the box office, Paramount/Skydance’s “Top Gun: Maverick” has become one of the biggest hits of the pandemic era thanks in large part to Gen X moviegoers who saw the original “Top Gun” back in the 1980s. With a four-day estimated opening of 160.5 million, “Top Gun: Maverick” has passed “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” for the highest Memorial Day weekend opening ever. Even “Maverick’s” three-day opening of 126.7 million ranks fourth-highest among all films released in the U.S. since theaters reopened. And that’s especially impressive when you consider this: Paramount’s demographics reports show that a staggering 55 of the opening audience was over the age of 35. By comparison, that age group’s opening audience share for Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” back in March was just 31, while the opening audience share for Tom Cruise’s last blockbuster,...
- 5/30/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Jerry Bruckheimer has plenty to celebrate over Memorial Day weekend, literally watching the long-awaited sequel to 1986’s Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick, beat his previous domestic box office opening record for the holiday previously set by 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
The Paramount/Skydance co-production easily won the record Memorial Day opening at the B.O. with 156M (which included previews), unseating Pirates 3‘s 153M opening.
Outside of any delay created by the pandemic, why the world had to wait 36 years for the further adventures of Tom Cruise’s Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Bruckheimer tells Deadline it all boiled down to Joseph Kosinski’s pitch to the superstar during the production of Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
“This was the time that it was going to happen,” says Bruckheimer about why the sequel arrived now in theaters versus, say one or two decades ago.
“It never really got...
The Paramount/Skydance co-production easily won the record Memorial Day opening at the B.O. with 156M (which included previews), unseating Pirates 3‘s 153M opening.
Outside of any delay created by the pandemic, why the world had to wait 36 years for the further adventures of Tom Cruise’s Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Bruckheimer tells Deadline it all boiled down to Joseph Kosinski’s pitch to the superstar during the production of Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
“This was the time that it was going to happen,” says Bruckheimer about why the sequel arrived now in theaters versus, say one or two decades ago.
“It never really got...
- 5/30/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It was a Memorial Day weekend for the ages as Tom Cruise returned with his first movie in four years. That movie was “Top Gun: Maverick,” and it brought back his character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from 1986’s blockbuster hit “Top Gun.” Clearly, audiences were excited for Cruise to return to this role, since because “Top Gun: Maverick” not only became Cruise’s biggest opening ever but also set a record for the four-day Memorial Day box office.
If you read this past week’s weekend preview, you already know that “Top Gun: Maverick” got excellent reviews after playing at CinemaCon and Cannes. The reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were only part of the story, as it performed even better among audiences with 99 recommending it, as well as the movie receiving an extremely rare “A+” CinemaScore.
Excitement and anticipation was so high for “Top Gun: Maverick” that it made 19 million in previews...
If you read this past week’s weekend preview, you already know that “Top Gun: Maverick” got excellent reviews after playing at CinemaCon and Cannes. The reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were only part of the story, as it performed even better among audiences with 99 recommending it, as well as the movie receiving an extremely rare “A+” CinemaScore.
Excitement and anticipation was so high for “Top Gun: Maverick” that it made 19 million in previews...
- 5/30/2022
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Paramount/Skydance’s “Top Gun: Maverick” has broken both the sound barrier and the Memorial Day weekend box office record with an estimated four-day opening of 156 million from 4,735 theaters.
With that total, the blockbuster, starring Tom Cruise, has beaten the record held by “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” which took in 153 million, a record that has stood since 2007. Paramount also reports an actual three-day opening of 126.7 million, which ranks fourth among all films released since theaters reopened and second behind “Iron Man 2” (128) on Paramount’s all-time list.
“Top Gun: Maverick” also blows away the personal best opening weekend record for Cruise, which was previously the 64 million opening for “War of the Worlds” in 2005. Combined with an estimated 124 million grossed overseas through Sunday, “Top Gun: Maverick” has earned more than 250 million globally so far.
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“Maverick...
With that total, the blockbuster, starring Tom Cruise, has beaten the record held by “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” which took in 153 million, a record that has stood since 2007. Paramount also reports an actual three-day opening of 126.7 million, which ranks fourth among all films released since theaters reopened and second behind “Iron Man 2” (128) on Paramount’s all-time list.
“Top Gun: Maverick” also blows away the personal best opening weekend record for Cruise, which was previously the 64 million opening for “War of the Worlds” in 2005. Combined with an estimated 124 million grossed overseas through Sunday, “Top Gun: Maverick” has earned more than 250 million globally so far.
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“Maverick...
- 5/30/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Tom Cruise’s star-spangled blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” capped off Memorial Day weekend with a box office debut for the record books. The sequel, which sees Cruise return to the cockpit after 36 years, collected 156 million in its first four days of release.
Those ticket sales were enough to overtake Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” which launched with 153 million over the long weekend in 2007, as the biggest Memorial Day debut in history.
Paramount and Skydance had originally expected “Top Gun: Maverick” to finish the long weekend with 151 million, but the film had a better-than-expected turnout on Sunday, pushing the three-day haul to 126 million. (Sunday’s estimates had the three-day tally at 124 million.) The movie is playing 4,732 North American cinemas, the widest release of all time.
In a promising sign for summer movie season, “Top Gun: Maverick” — without the help of costumed heroes or fantastical spells — landed one...
Those ticket sales were enough to overtake Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” which launched with 153 million over the long weekend in 2007, as the biggest Memorial Day debut in history.
Paramount and Skydance had originally expected “Top Gun: Maverick” to finish the long weekend with 151 million, but the film had a better-than-expected turnout on Sunday, pushing the three-day haul to 126 million. (Sunday’s estimates had the three-day tally at 124 million.) The movie is playing 4,732 North American cinemas, the widest release of all time.
In a promising sign for summer movie season, “Top Gun: Maverick” — without the help of costumed heroes or fantastical spells — landed one...
- 5/30/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Action film delivers after multiple Covid-related delays.
After multiple Covid delays and last week’s European premiere in Cannes preceded by a show-stopping flyover above the Palais des festival, Top Gun: Maverick is heading for an estimated 151m four-day North American Memorial Day opening weekend and has set a new record for Tom Cruise.
Paramount opened the tentpole in 4,732 theatres and the session included an estimated 124m over the Friday to Sunday portion of the US Memorial Day holiday. Remarkably this becomes the first film of Cruise’s career to open on more than 100m and easily overtook his previous...
After multiple Covid delays and last week’s European premiere in Cannes preceded by a show-stopping flyover above the Palais des festival, Top Gun: Maverick is heading for an estimated 151m four-day North American Memorial Day opening weekend and has set a new record for Tom Cruise.
Paramount opened the tentpole in 4,732 theatres and the session included an estimated 124m over the Friday to Sunday portion of the US Memorial Day holiday. Remarkably this becomes the first film of Cruise’s career to open on more than 100m and easily overtook his previous...
- 5/29/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Moviegoers feel the need, the need for speed. And as it turns out, nothing will get a bigger plurality of them out on Memorial Day weekend than the image of Tom Cruise speeding away in a fighter jet. Indeed, almost two years exactly since Top Gun: Maverick was originally supposed to be released, the movie now premieres with an opening weekend that gives the star and his studio the last laugh. As it stands, the Top Gun sequel is estimated to shatter multiple box office records, including for Memorial Day weekend* in the U.S. and for Cruise himself.
As per Paramount, Top Gun: Maverick’s box office will take in 124 million over the three-day window and a staggering 151 million across four days when the holiday is included. This blows past the current record-holder for the highest four-day Memorial Day debut, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which earned...
As per Paramount, Top Gun: Maverick’s box office will take in 124 million over the three-day window and a staggering 151 million across four days when the holiday is included. This blows past the current record-holder for the highest four-day Memorial Day debut, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which earned...
- 5/29/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
“Mission: Impossible” may be Tom Cruise’s greatest claim to fame, but his latest blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” has blown that franchise out of the water this weekend with a domestic opening of 124 million from 4,735 theaters. The international total for the film also stands at 124 million, giving it a global launch of 248 million.
Not only has the Paramount/Skydance sequel given Cruise the first 100 million-plus opening of his career, but it is more than double the opening weekend of any “Mission: Impossible” film. Cruise’s previous opening weekend record was set by “War of the Worlds” with 64 million.
For Paramount, “Top Gun: Maverick” has hit a level of success the studio has not seen since the early 2010s when it was Hollywood’s top box office grossers with the “Transformers” franchise in its heyday and Marvel Studios still under its ownership. In fact, “Top Gun: Maverick” is currently just shy...
Not only has the Paramount/Skydance sequel given Cruise the first 100 million-plus opening of his career, but it is more than double the opening weekend of any “Mission: Impossible” film. Cruise’s previous opening weekend record was set by “War of the Worlds” with 64 million.
For Paramount, “Top Gun: Maverick” has hit a level of success the studio has not seen since the early 2010s when it was Hollywood’s top box office grossers with the “Transformers” franchise in its heyday and Marvel Studios still under its ownership. In fact, “Top Gun: Maverick” is currently just shy...
- 5/29/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
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