Pirates of the Caribbean World Premieres 2003 vs 2017
It's no secret that Pirates of the Caribbean is a global phenomenon.
But, when the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures movie had its world premiere at Disneyland on June 28, 2003, few could have predicted it would be the success it is today. Pirates is the ninth highest grossing film franchise in history, earning $3,710,254,215 at the global box office.
The original film's world premiere shut down the theme park. A red carpet was rolled out on Main Street so Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom could sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Other attendees really got into the spirit, like Danny Bonaduce, who had a sword fight, and Daryl Hannah, who dressed in costume as a pirate (eye patch included).
Other attendees included Travis Barker, Gary Busey, Amanda Bynes, Shannon Elizabeth, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mark-Paul Gosselaar, David Hasselhoff, Teri Hatcher, Michelle Kwan, Jonathan Lipnicki, Shanna Moakler, Rebecca Romijn, Jane Seymour, John Stamos, Raven-Symoné, Lea Thompson, Jon Voight, Kerry Washington and Raquel Welch—and, of course, Mickey Mouse.
Premieres in London and Dublin followed, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl went on to earn to earn $654.3 million worldwide. Sequels were inevitable, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) lured talented actors like Sam Claflin, Penélope Cruz, Naomie Harris, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, Keith Richards and Stellan Skarsgård.
A fifth film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, was announced in 2013. Plagued by production problems, the movie will make its long awaited debut in U.S. theaters on May 26.
Depp has yet to give any interviews to promote the film. Instead, he recently dressed up in character as Jack Sparrow last month to surprise Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney has a lot riding on the fifth installment in the series, and it won't allow Depp's financial and personal problems to interfere with its shot at success. "There were certainly days when our plans were challenged," production chief Sean Bailey told The Hollywood Reporter. "But no one should underestimate Johnny's passion and commitment to this character and franchise."riders at Disneyland.
The blockbuster's promotional tour kicked off Thursday with the world premiere at Shanghai Disney Resort—marking the first time a Hollywood movie ever premiered in Mainland China. Bloom and Depp were joined by co-stars Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush and Brenton Thwaites, as well as by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg.
It was the first Pirates premiere Bloom had attended in 10 years.
After walking the red carpet and meeting fans, a screening was held at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Disneytown. Depp and his colleagues also took photos at Treasure Cove, the first pirate-themed land at a Disney park, inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise.
Future premieres are scheduled in Paris (May 14) and L.A. (May 18).
In celebration of the movie's release, E! News is comparing the 2003 and 2017 world premieres:
HERE'S JOHNNY!
2003: The man of the hour accessorizes with a themed diamond pin
NO DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
2003: Keira Knightley, who plays Elizabeth Swan, poses with some pirate wenches outside Main Street Cinema.
GIVE HIM A HAND
2003: Bloom shakes hands with fans as he makes his way to Frontierland.
MOVIE MAGIC
2003: The cast and crew introduce the film in Frontierland.
LOOKING FOR TREASURE?
2017: Depp visits Treasure Cove, the first pirate-themed land at a Disney park, before screening Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
WHO WANTS A SELFIE?
2017: Depp makes his way down the red carpet at Shanghai Disney Resort.
BACK FROM THE DEAD
2017: Bloom (seen here in Shanghai) attends his first Pirates premiere since 2007.
SETTING SAIL IN SHANGHAI
2017: Brenton Thwaites, who plays Henry Turner, kicks off his global press tour.
HIS EYE ON THE SPARROW
2017: Depp brings his signature swag to Shanghai Disney Resort.
ONE AT A TIME!
2017: Javier Bardem, who plays Captain Salazar, tries to calm the crowd in between photo ops.
SAY CHEESE, MATEY!
In 2017, Thwaites, Bardem, Depp, Rush and Bloom huddle up inside the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Disneytown.
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