Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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There’s a distinct “hanging around town after graduation” vibe to “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” the fourth installment of the billion-dollar Disney franchise. With Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and director Gore Verbinski all out of the picture, Johnny Depp is left to shoulder the bulk of the swashbuckling as Capt. Jack Sparrow, with some help from Penélope Cruz as Blackbeard’s daughter (and Ian McShane as Blackbeard). Depp has always been the star of the show, but the earlier films worked Capt. Jack into a bigger, stranger tapestry, while “Stranger Tides” feels like just another pirate adventure — solidly made and even exciting at times, but nothing special. The DVD and Blu-ray add a blooper reel, animated shorts and a commentary track by director Rob Marshall.

source: latimes.com

Penelope Cruz returned to Rome to continue filming the Sergio Castellito movie ” Venuto al Mondo” that started production in September on location in Sarajevo and Croatia, Italian media said.

The Spanish actress, who was in Rome several weeks ago shooting the Woody Allen film “Bop Decameron”, is staying at a hotel far from the downtown area with her son Leo, sources close to the actress said.

The star of “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” does not eat out at restaurants and will give no press conferences. The only invitations she accepts are to the filmmaker’s home.

The movie, inspired by the like-named novel by Margaret Mazzantini, Castellito’s wife and one of Italy’s most popular writers, tells the story of a mother’s trip with her 16-year-old son to the Sarajevo of today, the hometown of his father who was killed while still a young man during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.

Co-starring with Cruz is actor Emile Hirsch.

The production crew will remain in the Italian capital until Oct 26, Italian media said.

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Spanish actress Penelope Cruz on Wednesday arrived unexpectedly in Sarajevo, where she will film “Venuto al mondo,” a drama directed by Sergio Castellitto.

“Venuto al mondo” is the film adaptation of the same-named novel by Margaret Mazzantini, Castellitto’s wife and one of the most popular writers in Italy.

Cruz will play the role of Gemma, a single mother who accompanies her teenage son to modern-day Sarajevo, the birthplace of his father, who died during the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia.

Participating in the project are Bosnian production companies Pro.ba and Deblokada.
The Oscar-winning actress has worked with Castellitto before on his 2004 film “Non ti muovere.”

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I’ve updated the gallery with 3 high quality photos of Penelope and Monica’s photoshoot for an ad campaign for Biaggini Collection. Click the below image to view in the gallery!

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Photoshoots > 2011: 2011 fashion advertisement for Biaggini collection by Charles Voegele

Pirates of Caribbean: On Stranger Tides hasn’t even opened up in the U.S. yet and it’s already broken box office records.

The film debuted in 70 countries on Wednesday and has already grossed $18.5 million – $5 million more than Pirates 3.

In Russia, it made $5 million on its opening day, giving Russia it’s biggest movie opening to date. This could be due to the fact that Johnny Depp attended the Moscow premiere, a first for the franchise. Star Geoffrey Rush attended the Australia premiere, while Penelope Cruz took a trip back home to attend the Spanish premiere in Madrid.

It made $3.2 million in the UK and also had huge openings in Italy and Sweden.

source: Perezhilton.com

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ photocall was held in Madrid, Spain today (May 18th), and updated the gallery with high quality photos!

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Public Appearances > Appearances 2011 > ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Photocall in Madrid – 5/18/11