New Disney Boss Sinks Captain Nemo Movie

November 17th, 2009 more images more imagesLONDON - Actor Johnny Depp has inked a deal of more than $35 million for the fourth instalment of Pirates Of The Caribbean movie. The actor will become Hollywood's current highest-paid actor when he returns as Captain Jack Sparrow, reported thesun.co.uk.

November 10th, 2009 Movie studio bosses at Disney are in the midst of another crisis after president MARK ZORADI resigned on Monday (09Nov09). Zoradi, who has spent 29 years at the family film company, follows his former boss, Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook, and Miramax Films President Daniel Battsek out the door.

October 18th, 2009 TOY STORY has been voted the best animated film of all time by movie fans. The Disney classic, featuring voiceovers by Tim Allen and Tom Hanks, beat out competition from Shrek and The Lion King, which were named second and third favourites respectively.

October 14th, 2009 Captain Lou Albano (original name Louis Vincent Albano) was perhaps best known for his association with pop singer Cyndi Lauper, died Wednesday aged 76 according to World Wrestling Entertainment. Wrestler's Rescue has been collecting donations on behalf of the Albano family for medical expenses related to the illness that preceded his death today.

October 3rd, 2009 Disney bossed have dismissed recent reports that Johnny Depp would not be a part of the upcoming flick, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’. Earlier, Depp who made the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ films famous hinted that he will quit the series as he has lost his excitement on the project after the departure of Disney chairman Dick Cook in September this year.

September 30th, 2009 LONDON - Disney bosses have rubbished reports that claimed Johnny Depp would no longer be a part of the future flicks of the Pirates of the Caribbean flicks. Depp, who plays Captain Jack Sparrow in the movie franchise, fuelled speculation that he was quitting the series when he told a daily his excitement for the role had waned following the resignation of Disney chairman Dick Cook in September this year.

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 21st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Johnny Depp may walk away from a fourth installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean" after Disney ousted the veteran studio chief who first backed his vision for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, Los Angeles Times reported. Studio chief Dick Cook left the company Friday following a string of disappointing box office results and the studio's failure to consistently create popular films for the crucial teenage audience.

September 13th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has revealed he is reviving his role as pirate captain Jack Sparrow in the fourth instalment of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. The actor made the announcement by appearing in his character at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California Friday, reports imdb.com.

September 8th, 2009 Disney/Pixar animator JOHN LASSETER has been honoured at the Venice Film Festival in Italy with a prestigious Golden Lion award in recognition of his career achievements. The illustrator was hailed by his peers on Sunday (06Sep09) at a ceremony that also paid tribute to Lasseter's bosses, Disney/Pixar directors Brad Bird, Peter Doctor, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich.

September 1st, 2009 Bosses at entertainment powerhouse Walt Disney have agreed a multi-billion dollar deal to buy Marvel Entertainment - giving the company the rights to superheroes including IRON MAN, SPIDER-MAN and the X-MEN Through the agreement, valued at around $4 billion, the company will take on the extensive library of over 5,000 Marvel Comics characters, which also include the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor and Captain America. Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, says, "We believe that adding Marvel to Disney's unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation.

August 26th, 2009 Aussie hunk SAM WORTHINGTON is begging his TERMINATOR: SALVATION director MCG to consider him for the lead in his new 20,000 LEAGUES INDER THE SEA movie adaptation after the actor's name was linked to the project online. Movie gossip sites suggested Worthington was being considered for the part of Captain Nemo in the film after Will Smith reportedly turned the part down.

August 19th, 2009 Australian Captain Ricky Ponting Training session for the last test match of the 2009 Ashes Series at The Oval. more images

July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Toy Story's Sheriff Woody has been named the Best Animated Movie Character Of All Time in a new poll. Second on the list was Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear, reports Contactmusic.

June 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Marvel Comics are set to breathe new life into their famous superhero Captain America, two years after he was gunned down on the steps of a courthouse. Joe Quesada, the Editor-in-Chief, says that fans can expect the dramatic return of the superhero and his alter ego, Steve Rogers, next month in a five-comic book series, Captain America Reborn.