I've watched all the movies several times, of course, and I think the clear thing they would use is the trip to the Fountain of Youth," Powers said. "My main character doesn't overlap with Jack Sparrow at all [in personality or circumstance]; they're totally different characters. I suppose they might overlap the Geoffrey Rush character Barbossa and Blackbeard. The only thing I feel certain they will hold on to is the Fountain of Youth since they telegraphed that at the end of the last movie."
for the rest of the article. Meanwhile, Empire caught up with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides screenwriter Terry Rossio, who co-wrote the previous three installments, and spoke about the similarities between the book and the film."We wanted to do a story about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth, and Tim Powers wrote a book about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth... it just turns out that to do that story you would need that book. It's a brilliant and Tim Powers is an amazing writer - and it's a great title. It allows us to draw material from that universe and his expertise."
The question remains, was it based on it or not?
"I don't know if its proper to say it's based on it but there are enough common elements to think that the book had to be optioned to us to reasonably proceed along that story line."
The question remains, was it based on it or not?
"I don't know if its proper to say it's based on it but there are enough common elements to think that the book had to be optioned to us to reasonably proceed along that story line."
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will set sail in theaters in July 2011.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was released May 20th, 2011 and stars Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Kevin McNally, Sam Claflin, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Stephen Graham. The film is directed by Rob Marshall.
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CBF
I heavily enjoyed Kiera Knightley in these films. She could hold her own and she was mmm mmm mmm fine! I don't quite remember what was up with Orlando Bloom's character betraying her in the end of the last film (can't remember), but for POTC4 we don't need the core three actors to return if it is simply a story of Blackbeard and his quest for the Fountain of Youth. Just show Blackbeard and his crew and who they come across then. Simple. Sounds like a good movie, too.
2 years agoby @comicbookfanFlag
courthouse
We don't need Bloom and Knightley. People want Depp, he got an oscar nod for playing keith richards. Let's introduce some new pirates from pirate lore. Black beard is a good start. I don't see a problem with this being the last one. I know at some point you gotta start beating the dead horse. Of course, that all depends on how this movie does at the bow office.
2 years agoby @courthouseFlag
Vanboy
Maybe since this will be the last, Bloom and Knightly might commit to this one last film. It's possible. I'd like to see Bloom get off of the damn Flying Dutchman, and actually go hunt for non-cursed treasure with Sparrow!
No more fantasy crap. I liked the skeletons, because it was linked to the ride, (when you see the skeleton at the helm steering the run aground ship) but the sea creatures just didn't do it for me.
2 years agoby @vanboyFlag
Vanboy
So this is the last one. Another original franchise ruined! I love how when enough money is in the pot, how the execs start a pissing contest, but only end up pissing in the punch instead. Say goodbye to 5 & 6. Bunch of money grubbing *ssholes!
2 years agoby @vanboyFlag
Rufio
still can't wait to see this! still waiting to hear from bloom and knightly, but both reportedly said "no" to being in a fourth film last time i saw them interviewed - so we'll see. pirates would be weird w/out the three of them together again.
2 years agoby @rufioFlag
ed_wood
I would like to see another one, but only if Depp is in it.
2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
Cripple
Sweetness, Can't wait for this
2 years agoby @crippleFlag
Remy72883
another one i cant wait to see,
2 years agoby @remy72883Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Well this should be different. I do not like the directing choice though. Sorry.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
THE JOKER
Depp already said he was on. He will be there
2 years agoby @mcleve02Flag
Raoul Duke
Story don't mean dick until Depp signs on.
2 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag
THE JOKER
It does seem odd but as long as it is a good ending that makes sense i guess it wouldnt matter how many films there are in the franchise
2 years agoby @mcleve02Flag
Diaigma
Seems odd to end a franchise a 4, isn't it?
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
penguin_9026
Reps for Disney have already said Depp will be in this installment but this will be the last with him and Jack Sparrow.
2 years agoby @penguin-9026Flag
Mutant
But the thing is has Depp returned yet.
2 years agoby @zenderFlag