Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy 6-Disc Blu-ray Announced!

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents the Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy: 6-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def collection, available on September 16, 2008. Filled with spectacular action, irreverent humor, seafaring myth and magic, all three blockbuster films from producer Jerry Bruckheimer will be available for the first time together in a Blu-ray collection. The six-disc set boasts a precious trove of bonus features including behind- the-scenes-documentaries, hilarious bloopers and a captivating Blu-ray exclusive: Enter the Maelstrom, which takes viewers deep into the franchise’s epic conclusion, a perilous whirlpool of unimaginable scale. With feature film presentations created from the original digital source files, Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy: 6-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def delivers the ultimate home viewing experience.

Get lost in the swashbuckling phenomenon that took the world by storm! All three chapters of the thrilling Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy are now available in one thrilling, eye-popping, ear-stunning Blu-ray boxed set. Johnny Depp (Edward Scissorhands, Chocolat), Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings trilogy, Troy) and Keira Knightley (King Arthur) head up a stellar cast that also includes Geoffrey Rush (Oscar® winner, Best Actor, Shine 1991), Jonathan Pryce (“What A Girl Wants”), Chow Yun Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Keith Richards.

Experience Captain Jack Sparrow’s (Depp) quest from the very beginning as he and his crew reclaim the Black Pearl and discover the cursed treasure that has doomed Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) to live among the undead. The astonishing ride continues with amazing battles against the legendary ruler of the ocean depths, Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), and against leviathans from the deep, culminating in a reunion of the Pirate Lords and a titanic maelstrom battle. With these three epic films and an ocean full of extras, the Pirates of the Caribbean Gift Set is a treasure of entertainment in Disney Blu-ray — Magic in High Definition.

Bonus Features

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

· Scoundrels of the Sea: Piecing Together the Treasured Past of Pirates (In-movie Feature exclusive to Blu-ray Disc)

· 3 Audio Commentaries – Gore Verbinsky and Johnny Depp; Jerry Bruckheimer, Keira Knightley and Jack Davenport

· An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates

· Blooper Reel

· Below Deck: An Interactive History Of Pirates

· Deleted and Alternate Scenes

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

· Audio Commentary: - Screenwriters Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio

· Liars Dice (exclusive Blu-ray Disc game)

· Bloopers of the Caribbean

· Charting The Return Pre-production documentary

· According To Plan The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man’s Chest

· Captain Jack: From Head To Toe

· Mastering The Blade

· Meet Davy Jones: Anatomy Of A Legend

· Creating The Kraken

· Dead Men Tell No Tales: Re-Imagineering The Attraction

· Fly On The Set: The Bone Cage

· Jerry Bruckheimer: A Producer’s Photo Diary

· Pirates On Main Street: The Dead Man’s Chest Premiere

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

· Enter the Maelstrom (Blu-ray Disc exclusive) – An immersive, eye-popping tour like never before!

· Bloopers of the Caribbean

· Keith & The Captain: On Set With Johnny Depp and The Rock Legend – Like father, like son. A revealing look at the dynamic relationship between rock ‘n roll legend Keith Richards and Academy Award® nominee Johnny Depp

· Anatomy Of A Scene: The Maelstrom – A detailed breakdown of one of the most complex and impressive action set pieces in cinema history

· The Tale Of Many Jacks – An in-depth look at the mind-blowing FX that went into creating multiple Captain Jacks

· Hoist The Colors – The inspiration for the movie’s original composition “Hoist the Colors”

· Masters Of Design – Five documentaries highlighting the talented design teams behind this immense production

· Inside the Brethren Court – The secrets of at the legendary Pirate Lords, including their costume designs, origins and unique personalities

· The World of Chow Yun-Fat – A look at the man behind devious Captain Sao Feng, international sensation Chow Yun Fat, and his meteoric rise to fame

· The Pirate Maestro: The Music of Hans Zimmer – Meet the renowned composer of the film’s rousing score

STREET DATE: September 16, 2008

Direct prebook: July 22, 2008

Distributor prebook: August 5, 2008

Suggested retail price: US $82.99 CAN SRP: $119.99

Rated: U.S. PG-13 Canada PG

Bonus features not rated or subtitled, and subject to change.

Feature run time: The Curse Of The Black Pearl: 143 Minutes

Dead Man’s Chest: 150 Minutes

At World’s End: 169 Minutes

Aspect ratio: 1080p High Definition Widescreen (2.35:1)

Sound: English 5.1 Uncompressed (48 kHz/24-bit) and Dolby®5.1 Digital (English, French, Spanish)

Languages: English, French audio.

Spanish and French subtitles.

Sienna Miller enjoys lesbo love with Keira Knightley

From Here:

Sienna Miller talks about how she enjoyed her intimate scenes with co-star Keira Knightley in their new movie The Edge of Love - because she isn’t afraid of filming lesbian clinches.
Miller stars as Caitlin MacNamara in the film, based on the life of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, and is required to share baths, a bed, and saucy glances with Knightley.
The 26-year-old has told the press that she credits Keira and her director with making her feel comfortable on the set, but warns fans they might not get as much eroticism as they expect. She says:
“I think people were hoping for a lot more than you get. We’d have the odd snog together. It wasn’t all the time, but you know, who hasn’t dabbled?”

Sienna Miller is “totally miffed” that Keira Knightley has stolen the lead role in My Fair Lady away from her

They struck up a close friendship on the set of The Edge Of Love, which premiered in London last week, but there’s more than a bit of professional rivalry between Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller.

According to my sources, Sienna is ‘totally miffed’ that Keira is in final-stage talks to take the part of Eliza Doolittle in Cameron Mackintosh’s remake of the classic musical My Fair Lady. The 26-year-old actress, who has split from her actor boyfriend Rhys Ifans, had set her heart on the role, played in the 1964 original by Audrey Hepburn.

- from Dailymail

Keira Knightley Happy to Go Nude on Film. Audiences Not So Happy.

Keira Knightley has no problem appearing in the buff for her latest film. In fact, she says it’s becoming a habit.

“I always bare my breasts,” she said at the press conference to promote The Edge of Love Wednesday at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. “It’s not like it’s only in this film!”

The British actress, 23, is best known for the Pirates of the Caribbean films; last year she went au naturale in the period drama Atonement.

Referring to a scene in the wartime romance The Edge of Love with her onscreen husband Cillian Murphy, Knightley said: “It was very simple. It was a sex scene and I never like them when they’ve got bras on.”

So when the director asked her to remove her bra, “I said, ‘All right then.’”

But when it came to her singing scenes, the British actress needed much more persuasion. On hearing she had to sing live in front of the cast and 100 extras, she said, “I thought I was going to die. My knees actually started buckling.”

- from People

Did Harry Potter’s Emma Watson snag Keira Knightley’s Chanel gig

Emma Watson, 18, best — and, so far, only — known as Hermione in the “Harry Potter” films, has reportedly signed on to replace Keira Knightley, 23, as the official face of Chanel’s new fragrance, Coco Mademoiselle.

The deal- broken in an English paper, is reportedly 3 million pounds — almost $6 million — for a two-year gig. Some late reports have this mysterious new fragrance contract being denied by Chanel. We’re waiting for more details. You know how these muggles are, especially when it comes to wizardly fashion deals.
If it’s true, was Keira too old for a Mademoiselle gig? Or did Chanel get a bit peeved at how infrequently Keira actually wore Chanel gowns on the red carpets, instead favoring shredded chiffon gowns by Rodarte, like the one she wore, above, to the L.A. premiere of “Atonement.”

Interestingly, a source told The Sun, “Chanel has been dressing Emma for film premieres and parties in recent months to integrate her into the brand.”

- from LAtimes

Keira Knightley is My Fair Lady

za Doolittle is set for another bigscreen makeover.
Columbia Pictures is tuning up a “My Fair Lady” redo, with Keira Knightley in talks to star as the simple Cockney flower girl who is transformed into a lady.

The studio declined comment on casting of the project, being produced by Duncan Kenworthy (”Love Actually,” “Notting Hill”) and London legit maven Cameron Mackintosh.

CBS Films, which owns the film rights to the Lerner & Loewe musical, will co-produce and Sony will distribute.

While it’s being called an update, the film will use the tuner’s score and retain its 1912 setting. Where possible, Kenworthy and Mackintosh intend to shoot the film on location in the original London settings of Covent Garden, Drury Lane, Tottenham Court Road, Wimpole Street and the Ascot racecourse. (The 1964 Warner Bros. film was lensed entirely on Hollywood soundstages.)

- From Variety

Keira Knightley to star in film of King Lear

She will play Cordelia, the youngest daughter of the King, who will be portrayed by Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Gwyneth Paltrow is tipped to take the role of Regan, Lear’s treacherous middle daughter. His eldest daughter, Goneril, is yet to be cast.

The $35 million film was announced at the Cannes Film Festival and will feature epic battle sequences, according to its makers.

- From Telegraph

Keira Knightley Killing Us Softly

Keira Knightley will sing on the soundtrack to her upcoming film The Edge of Love. The album will feature tracks Knightley performs in the film, including ‘Blue Tahitian Moon’, ‘Maybe It’s Because I Love You Too Much’ and ‘Drifting And Dreaming’. The film, a World War II period drama, stars Knightley as Vera Phillips, a woman who falls in love with Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

Via DigitalSpy