The scent of saltwater and gunpowder hangs heavy in the air as Disney’s stock price rebounds, the boardroom buzzing with hushed whispers of a potential franchise revival. A lone executive stares out at the studio lot, the setting sun casting long shadows that dance with the ghosts of Jack Sparrow’s past exploits. Can Disney recapture the magic, or will this be another case of plundering a treasure chest only to find it filled with sand?
Is ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ making a comeback?
I saw a kid at Disneyland the other day sporting a Jack Sparrow costume so worn, it could have been swiped from the set of the original movie. That kind of enduring appeal is hard to ignore, which might be why new leadership at Disney is reportedly giving serious consideration to resurrecting the Pirates franchise. According to The InSneider, Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden are prioritizing a new film that combines elements of the previously scrapped Margot Robbie-led spinoff with the core series. The rumor? Robbie’s character will team up with Jack Sparrow’s son.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
My neighbor’s porch light flickered ominously last night. Turns out, it was just a faulty bulb, but for a moment, it felt like something sinister was brewing. Speaking of sinister, Sophia Wilde is set to star in Soon You Will Be Gone and Possibly Eaten, a sci-fi thriller directed by Egor Abramenko, Bloody-Disgusting reports. Written by Luke Piotrowski and Ben Collins (Hellraiser 2022), the film follows a young couple whose wedding is crashed by some very unwelcome guests.
Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins The Exorcist: Martyr
There’s a chill in the air this week, not just from the weather. Deadline reports that Chiwetel Ejiofor has signed on for The Exorcist: Martyr in an undisclosed role, adding some serious dramatic heft to the horror sequel.
Chris Hemsworth Praises Avengers: Doomsday Surprise
I love those moments in movies where something unexpected happens, and the whole theater gasps. Chris Hemsworth felt the same way during the filming of Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with GamesRadar+, Hemsworth said he was thrilled by Chris Evans’ surprise return as Steve Rogers.
It was pretty cool when [Chris] Evans comes up on the motorbike, and because no one knew he was going to be in the film, and then there he is. I just thought it was cool. And he had a baby in real life and in Marvel life.
Will Mark Ruffalo Be Back As The Hulk?
The future of actors in long-running franchises is always a hot topic, especially in the MCU. Here’s what Mark Ruffalo had to say about his involvement:
Not that I know of. People keep going, ‘Did you get fired?’ I’m like, ‘Not that I know of.’
Yeah, I’ll be there as long as they have me. I have a good relationship with them. You know, who knows, there might be things I’m already doing that are…I’m around. Let me just say that.
Faces of Death Acquired by IFC and Shudder
I remember the first time I heard about Faces of Death; it was whispered about in hushed tones, a forbidden fruit of cinema. Variety confirms that IFC and Shudder have acquired the remake, so a new generation can experience the, uh, “thrills.”
Rule of Three Begins Filming
There’s an old saying that bad things come in threes, which seems appropriate given this news. Deadline reports that filming has begun on Rule of Three, the first film in a new horror trilogy starring Thomasin McKenzie and Chloe East. Based on the novel by Sam Ripley and James Roday Rodriguez, the story revolves around a girl trying to escape a deadly family curse.
Alfie Allen Joins The Institute Season 2
The phrase “mad scientist” gets thrown around a lot, but some people just seem born to play the part. Deadline reports Alfie Allen is joining the cast of The Institute as Nolan Reeves, a tech billionaire with his own agenda.
War Machine Trailer Released
The distant hum of a helicopter has always given me the shivers. Maybe that’s why the trailer for War Machine is so unsettling. Alan Ritchson stars alongside Dennis Quaid in this sci-fi/action movie about a training exercise gone wrong.
Ghosts Episode Synopsis
My great aunt used to talk to people who weren’t there; we all just chalked it up to her being eccentric. Ghosts, on the other hand, leans into the spectral. Spoiler TV has a synopsis for the February 26 episode, “The Others.”
Sam and the ghosts face The Others, a new group of spirits from one ghost’s past. Meanwhile, Trevor tries to deal with a demanding Patience, who seeks a committed relationship in the wake of their holiday hookup.
Rick and Morty Season 9 Animatic
The genius of Rick and Morty is that it’s both incredibly smart and incredibly stupid at the same time. Adult Swim has released an animatic from the show’s ninth season, and it’s as wonderfully bizarre as you’d expect.
Disney is a leviathan, and its choices send ripples through the entire entertainment ecosystem. The return of *Pirates*, if it happens, would be less of a course correction and more like a total sea change. Will this new direction chart a course for success, or will it lead to another shipwreck?