New ‘Pirates’ film slated for 2011; Depp to reprise role as Capt. Jack Sparrow

October 9th, 2009 OZZY OSBOURNE would love JOHNNY DEPP to play him in a film of his life. The shock rocker has just penned autobiography I Am Ozzy - and he'd eyeing the Pirates Of The Caribbean hunk as the perfect person to portray him if the book was ever transformed for the big screen.

September 30th, 2009 JOHNNY DEPP has teamed up with British group BABYBIRD to record a track for their forthcoming album. The actor is a keen musician, playing the acoustic guitar in the 2000 movie Chocolat and showing off his skills on a solo album.

September 29th, 2009 JOHNNY DEPP once saved COURTNEY LOVE's life - he resuscitated the singer when she was close to dying. The former Hole frontwoman has endured a number of troubles over the years, including a lengthy battle with drugs.

September 28th, 2009 Movie bosses have blasted reports JOHNNY DEPP is set to abandon ship - he isn't quitting the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film franchise. The actor sparked speculation he'll be replaced in his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in future instalments after telling the Los Angeles Times his enthusiasm for the movies had declined following the departure of Disney chairman Dick Cook, who recruited the star for the films.

September 12th, 2009 JOHNNY DEPP has confirmed he's sailing back to the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film franchise by appearing in character at Friday's (11Sep09) D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The actor was welcomed onstage at the Anaheim Convention Center by Disney boss Dick Cook to help the executive announce plans for the fourth Pirates film, On Stranger Tides.

September 11th, 2009 Pirates! Miley! Disney dishes on new films at D23ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johnny Depp, Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, Tim Burton, Nicolas Cage and the Muppets are all set to appear in upcoming Disney films, and they came to the Anaheim Convention Center to tell fans in person.

September 9th, 2009 It's a boy for Nicole Richie and Joel MaddenLOS ANGELES — Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are setting their sights on Sparrow — not in the trees, but in the nursery. The couple named their newborn son Sparrow James Midnight Madden.

September 9th, 2009 NICOLE RICHIE and JOEL MADDEN are parents again - the socialite-turned-reality TV star gave birth to baby boy Sparrow James Midnight Madden on Wednesday (09Sep09). The couple announced the happy news on Richie's website, stating, "In the middle of night, the very early hours of September 9, 2009 Sparrow James Midnight Madden was born to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden...

August 9th, 2009 COLIN FARRELL has been tipped to take the lead role in a movie about Spanish literary hero DON QUIXOTE after JOHNNY DEPP pulled out due to scheduling conflicts. Director Terry Gilliam lined up Depp in 2000 to star as advertising executive Tony Grisoni in the movie, originally entitled The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.

July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Orlando Bloom is reportedly turning down a part in the fourth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' flick to spend more time with his girlfriend Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr. And sources say that producers are fine with the actor's decision.

July 17th, 2009 Crowe considering new Master & Commander movieLONDON — Russell Crowe is in the early stages of negotiations to reprise the role of Jack Aubrey as a British sea captain in a new movie version from the Master & Commander series of novels. Crowe told The Associated Press on Friday that a script based mostly on the eleventh novel of Patrick O'Brian's 20-novel series, The Reverse of the Medal, had been written, but that discussions were at a very early stage.

June 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Johnny Depp's Capt. Jack Sparrow role has been named the greatest movie mariner in a new poll.

May 29th, 2009 LONDON - Kevin Spacey is considering making a film on U.S. hero Capt. Richard Phillips' ordeal at sea.

May 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Johnny Depp knows what he wants to do after retiring from his acting career, and that is to grow some grey hair and a beer belly. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star said that he was looking forward to soaking up the sun with couple of pints in hand, reports the China Daily.

May 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Johnny Depp is like 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr.