February 21, 2012
Orlando Bloom Is Zulu Bound
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He's teaming up with Djimon Hounsou for an adaptation of Caryl Ferey's novel, set in post-apartheid South Africa.
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May 27, 2011
Orlando Bloom Confirmed for The Hobbit
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Peter Jackson delivers the news.
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May 24, 2010
Orlando Bloom Joins The Three Musketeers
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Orlando Bloom has joined the cast of Paul W.S. Anderson's "Three Musketeeers" project as the villainous Duke of Buckingham, a character described as "so cool that you can chop him into cubes and serve with vodka."
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January 22, 2009
Mark Ruffalo Feels Sympathy for Bloom, Linney
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He took some time away from the project after his brother's death in December, but Mark Ruffalo remains focused on his directorial debut, "Sympathy for Delicious," which has just added Orlando Bloom and Laura Linney to its cast.
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November 10, 2008
Ricky Gervais - RT's Dinner and the Movies Interview - Chapter 1
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We continue our series of extended interviews by spending an hour in the company of Britain's funniest man. With a new chapter every day this week, today Gervais talks about reviews, being Certified Fresh, the highlights and lowlights of the Emmys and the public reaction to Ghost Town.
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September 23, 2008
Who Are the 10 Most Talentless People in Hollywood?
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What do Jessica Simpson, Steven Seagal, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have in common? According to The Movie Blog, they're all among the 10 most talentless people in Hollywood.
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August 13, 2008
Orlando Bloom Heading to Sarajevo
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Orlando Bloom has signed on to star in an adaptation of Bill Carter's Sarajevo memoir, Fools Rush In, to be directed by Andrucha Waddington.
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April 15, 2008
Neeson, Bloom, Chow Yun Fat in Heist Caper?
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According to at least one news site, Orlando Bloom, Chow Yun Fat, and Liam Neeson are starring in a remake of the 1970 French film The Red Circle for director Johnny To.
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April 7, 2008
Orlando Bloom Is Not In Prince Of Persia - Updated
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This story seemed to come out of nowhere, so after reading Ed's report I shot a quick email to our contacts at Disney looking for confirmation. Their answer? "I can assure you that there is absolutely no truth to the rumors that have circulated today with regards to Orlando Bloom."
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January 22, 2008
I Know Who Killed Me, Norbit, Daddy Day Camp Lead Razzie Noms
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No awards season -- even a strike-tainted one -- would be complete without the Razzies, right? Of course not. And that's why we've thoughtfully assembled all of this year's nominees in one convenient location.
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August 2, 2007
Orlando Bloom Believes in Angels & Demons?
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So, now that he's ostensibly finished with two of the biggest trilogies of the 21st century, what's next for Orlando Bloom? A few minor roles, perhaps? A low-budget film or two? Not by a long shot, according to Cinemablend's Josh Tyler, who claims to have the scoop on Bloom's next role.
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June 22, 2007
Potential Plot(s) for "Pirates 4"?
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We just got done with "Pirates 3," which means we're ready to start jawing about ... "Pirates 4."
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May 3, 2007
Exclusive Featurette: The Pirate Lords of "At World's End"
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Meet the pirate lords of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in an exclusive trailer for the upcoming Disney summer juggernaut, courtesy of our sister site IGN Movies!
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April 16, 2007
"Pirates 3" Promo Piece!
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Hey, did you guys hear there's a new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie coming out? Yep, end of May. We showed you the first theatrical trailer last week, and now comes a nifty little mini-promo video that's got some action, some interviews, and some all-new footage!
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April 11, 2007
Orlando Bloom Talking "Superman" with Bryan Singer?
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"Take this report with a grain of salt" is something I have to say from time to time, just to help separate the confirmed news from the juicy gossip. This piece falls firmly in the latter category: Someone overheard Orlando Bloom and Bryan Singer talking about the "Superman Returns" sequel.
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April 4, 2007
Early Plans for a "Pirates 4"?
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Whenever a new sequel hits the horizon and everyone gets all excited ... we get hungry for (yes) extra sequels! Now it seems there's some early rumblings about a fourth chapter in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series -- although I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
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October 13, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Batman Begins" Villain Talk, "Transformers" Set News, "Evan Almighty" Budget Woes, And More!
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In this week's Ketchup, we have more guessing games regarding who will be Batman's other foe in "The Dark Knight," music and pics from the "Transformers" movie, and "Evan Almighty"'s rapidly ascending budget, which even the power of God may not be enough to save.
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October 12, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: "Grudge" Reborn at Box Office
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With the pumpkin holiday approaching, Sony unleashes the terror with its frightfest "The Grudge 2" which aims to dominate the marketplace this weekend.
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October 11, 2006
Orlando Bloom Not NOT In Future "Pirates of the Caribbean" Flicks
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RT has confirmed with some tight-lipped Disney PR associates that recent rumors speculating that Orlando Bloom's character would possibly be killed off in any future "Pirates of the Caribbean" spin-offs that might possibly be in the works are "completely unfounded."
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October 9, 2006
Bloom Out For "Pirates 4?"
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Is Will Turner, Orlando Bloom's character in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, marked for death? According to WENN (via Cinescape), the script for the fourth "Pirates" movie is in the works, and it may sanction the demise of Jack Sparrow's young sidekick.
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September 18, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Gridiron Gang #1, but Box Office Still Fumbles
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Wrestler-turned-actor The Rock suffered the worst opening of his career with the football drama Gridiron Gang, but thanks to weak competition, it was still enough to capture the number one position at the North American box office.
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September 14, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Rock's "Gang" Aims to Score Big
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Following the worst box office weekend in three years, Hollywood has nowhere to go but up. It hopes.
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September 13, 2006
Day and Date for "Pirates 3"
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According to Screen International, Disney has revealed that the second "Pirates" sequel, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," will have a global day-and-date release next summer.
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September 10, 2006
"Dead Man's Chest" Hits $1 Billion
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Avast ye, scurvy dogs of naysayers. Who says a film based largely on Johnny Depp in mascara and a bloke with an octopus for a face can't pillage the finest $1 billion in box office booty? "Dead Man's Chest" has joined the elite club of select films with the biggest piles of plunder this side of Halliburton.
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September 1, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man," "Batman," "The Terminator," and Anna Faris?!
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In this week's Ketchup, "Spider-Man" teases us with an upcoming trailer of the third installment, and we've got news of several more "Spidey" flicks on the way.
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August 23, 2006
"Dead Man's Chest" DVD Due December 5th
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I know it's hardly "news" when a recent theatrical release earns a DVD date, but we're talking about "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," one of the biggest blockbusters of this or any year, plus (more importantly) a movie I really liked a whole lot. And surprise! There'll be two different DVD packages...
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July 10, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Shatters Industry Records With $132 Million Take
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Box office records were shattered by Johnny Depp and his companions this weekend as the much-anticipated adventure sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest exploded into theaters with the biggest opening weekend in Hollywood history. Former champ Superman Returns was hit hard and fell sharply in its second weekend. However, Pirates managed to expand the overall marketplace with most holdovers not suffering large declines. For the first time in box office history, the top ten smashed through the $200M mark.
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July 8, 2006
"Pirates of the Caribbean" Sequel Loots Record-Breaking $55.5M on Friday
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It looks like this summer will come away with a mark in the record books, if estimates hold. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the sequel to 2003's surprise smash hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," grossed $55.5M on Friday, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. It's the biggest single-day gross ever, besting the $50M single-day debut of last year's "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith."
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July 6, 2006
Box Office Preview: Pirates To Loot Box Office Treasure
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Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn and soda in anticipation of the massive crowds expected to descend upon them on Friday for the opening of the highly anticipated adventure sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
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July 6, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Dead Man's Chest" Is Overstuffed; "Scanner" Shines Darkly
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This week at the movies, we've got pirates back for more box office bounty ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") and a journey to the center of the mind ("A Scanner Darkly"). What do the critics have to say?
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July 5, 2006
Bruckheimer Talks "Pirates 3" and "National Treasure 2"
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Throw a rock across a search engine and you're bound to find a bunch of new "Dead Man's Chest" interviews. ComingSoon.net had a fairly interesting one with uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and the mega-successful moviemaker dropped a few tidbits on "Pirates 3," a sequel to "National Treasure," and a few goodies we can expect on the "Pirates 2" DVD.
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June 28, 2006
Bosworth and Bloom to Brave the Depression Together
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Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth are two seriously photogenic young stars who've never worked together. That's about to change. The pair will co-star in a Depression-era drama called "Seasons of Dust." Actor/director Tim Blake Nelson will be behind the camera on this one.
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June 6, 2006
JoBlo Unearths Some More Pirates 2 Booty
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With every new weekend I get a little bit closer to seeing my #1 Gimme Gimme pick of the Summer Movie Season -- "Dead Man's Chest." That crazy Canadian known as JoBlo obviously knows this, which is why he's posted a nifty bunch of all-new Pirate pics just for me ... but you can check 'em out, too.
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April 7, 2006
Third "Pirates" Flick Has an Apocalyptic Title
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ComingSoon.net got word from an employee of a UK Disney store that the new title for Pirates of the Caribbean 3 has been chosen. It's actually a title that we hardcore Pirates freaks heard about a few months ago ... but now we (reportedly) have the true scoop. The third Pirates flick, following The Curse of the Black Pearl and this summer's Dead Man's Chest, will be called...
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December 1, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Pirates of the Caribbean 2
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If you're anything like me, you get geeky little goose bumps when you think about seeing the two upcoming "Pirates" sequels. If that's the case, then turn up your speakers and click right here, because Yahoo! has the very first trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
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October 25, 2005
Grab a Few Cool Glimpses of the "Pirates 2" Set
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Andrew Weil of ComingSoon.net was lucky enough to poke around the "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" set, and he came back with a healthy dose of plot droplets, early make-up work, and just enough info to keep us salivating for the flick's debut next summer.
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October 13, 2005
Critical Consensus: "Domino" Topples, "Elizabethtown" Disappoints
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This week, the wide releases regale us with tales of beautiful bounty hunters ("Domino"), existential romance ("Elizabethtown"), and masses of deadly condensed water vapor ("The Fog"). Which films will connect with the critics?
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September 21, 2005
Toronto Film Fest: "A History of Violence," "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang," "Elizabethtown," and "The Matador"
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Here are capsule reviews of four relatively good films I saw at the Toronto International Film Festival. Be on the lookout for these flicks in the coming months.
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June 24, 2005
Get Comfy and Settle Down with "Elizabethtown"
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Click here to enjoy a long and lovely sneak peek of "Elizabethtown," which is the new film by writer/director Cameron Crowe. Starring Orlando Bloom ("The Lord of the Rings"), Kirsten Dunst ("Spider-Man"), Susan Sarandon ("Bull Durham"), Alec Baldwin ("The Cooler"), Judy Greer ("Cursed"), and Jessica Biel ("Stealth"), "Elizabethtown" tells the story of an outrageous memorial for a Southern patriarch, in which an unexpected romance blooms between a young woman and man.
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June 16, 2005
In Other News...Sandra Bullock, Kirsten Dunst, and Brangelina
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"Crash" star Sandra Bullock is speeding along the way to wedded bliss -- US Weekly reports she has set a date with boyfriend Jesse James to marry next month.
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May 5, 2005
Critical Consensus: ?Crash? Garners Bullock First Fresh Film in Nearly a Decade
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Two weeks before the release of the final Star Wars movie where we finally get to see Anakin Skywalker giving over to the dark side of the Force, three new wide releases will try to tempt us into forking over our money this weekend. Orlando Bloom headlines Ridley Scott?s (?Gladiator?) epic tale about a blacksmith who goes on to achieve great fame in ?Kingdom of Heaven.? Elisha Cuthbert (?24?) tries her luck in yet another horror remake, ?House of Wax.? Sandra Bullock teams up with Don Cheadle and an ensemble cast in ?Crash,? a drama about race relations. We?ll see which of these new releases will be able to seduce the nation?s print, online, and broadcast critics.
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February 3, 2005
"Dead Man's Chest" Comes Alive in 2006
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January 28, 2005
A "Pirates'" Life for Skarsgard and Harris
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January 26, 2005
Stellan Skarsgard Boards "Pirates of the Caribbean"
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December 24, 2004
Kingdom of Heaven Trailer Makes Its Bow
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The trailer for Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" makes its appearance on Yahoo! Movies. The movie stars Orlando Bloom as a knight fighting for fame and glory in the Crusades and will make its way into theaters May 6, 2005.
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December 16, 2004
Chow Yun-Fat to be a Pirate
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The Associated Foreign Press brings word that Chow Yun-Fat ("A Better Tomorrow") has been approached by the producer and director to play the famous 15th century Chinese pirate Cheung Po Tsai for the next two sequels to "Pirates of the Caribbean."
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