Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Directed by Rob Marshall
Starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, and Ian McShane
Release Date: May 20, 2011

It’s hard to believe that On Stranger Tides is the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie to come out in less than a decade. But Disney has found a cash-cow and it’s obvious the two big stars are still having fun with their roles, so the series marches on. But by the fourth film, most ongoing series have run out of material and the second and third Pirate films were showing big signs of burnout. On Stranger Tides needed to be a new beginning as much as it needed to be a sequel, and in many ways it succeeds.

Picking up an unknown amount of time after the end of the third film, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides finds the few returning characters in very different situations than we left them. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) has long been without a ship, having lost the Black Pearl to Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) at the end of the last film. Barbossa, it turns out, is working for the British Navy, having also lost the Pearl, along with his right leg, in a battle with the most feared pirate in the world: Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Their paths cross once again after Spanish explorers find evidence of the Fountain of Youth. Joined by Angelica (Penélope Cruz), a mysterious woman with a history with both Jack and Blackbeard, everyone sets off in search of the fountain.

The price on Nintendo Wii console bundles has dropped, so you can now get Wii Console with Mario Kart Wii Bundle in Black or White for only $149.99 each.

In conjunction with this price drop, Amazon is currently running a sale on select Nintendo Wii Games and Gear.

Note, the sale is valid through midnight PST on Saturday, May 21, 2011 while supplies last.

Below are a few stand-out selections.

– Disney Epic Mickey – 19.99
– Ghostbusters: The Video Game – $11.79
– Just Dance 2 $29.96
– Lego Pirates of the Caribbean – $39.99
– Lego Harry Potter – $27.32
– Michael Jackson The Experience – $39.54

Kermit the Frog made an appearance at the premiere of Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Everyone’s favorite Muppet was a special correspondent this past Saturday at the film’s premiere, where the lovable green frog interviewed the celebrities as they arrived on the black carpet, including Pirates star Johnny Depp.

Watch the video here below of Kermit, who’s not only an awesome interviewer, he’s probably the best movie premiere correspondent ever. They need to have him do awards shows like the Academy Awards.

Amazon is currently offering a $10 credit towards the future purchase of a video game after you pre-order the video game LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean for Nintendo Wii.

Also, with the pre-order, you’ll receive a credit toward the redemption of a LEGO Pirates of The Caribbean Jack Sparrow mini-figurine.

The Wii edition costs $49.99 and will be released on May 10, 2011.

The game will also be released on Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo DS, PC, Nintendo 3DS, Sony PSP, though the Wii is the only version that’s eligible for the promotion.

If you purchase the video game for Xbox 360 along with the LEGO Pirates of The Caribbean: The Video Game: Prima Official Game Guide you’ll receive 5% off your order.

We’ve known for a long while now that Disney still had big plans for their Pirates of the Caribbean franchise after their latest installment, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, was announced. As far as we knew, the hopes were to do another whole trilogy with fifth and sixth installments also eventually being made.

After the firing of Dick Cook, however, there were a lot of whispers that star Johnny Depp was furious and that if he did return for Pirates 4, it would be his last. Fast forward about a year and a half later, and here we are. On Stranger Tides is about to hit on May 20 and there seems to be a strong buzz behind it, indicating all is well with the franchise. So in order to stay on top of things, super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has already ordered work to begin on a script for the next movie, Pirates of the Caribbean 5.