‘Pirates’ Booty Approaches $1 Billion
“People want to see something fresh and something new, and with the mermaids in this one the writers really delivered,” a uncharacteristically bubbly Mr. Bruckheimer said by telephone. “This undoubtedly proves the staying power of this franchise – and, of course, the popularity of Johnny Depp.”
Disney has scored three $1 billion movies in the last 16 months; “Toy Story 3” and “Alice in Wonderland” are the other two. Drink up me hearties yo ho!