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Report from the Pirates of the Caribbean Green Light Party
September 29, 2002
Paul Davidson
Film Force
Disney has been working on its new swashbuckler Pirates of the Caribbean for a number of weeks already, but on Thursday, the production's official Green Light Party was held.
Director Gore Verbinski gave attendees an outline of the film's story, which will include familiar elements from the ride as well as a supernatural curse, a maiden's rescue, a romance, secret hidden treasure, and finally, a climactic sea battle between the pirates and the British Navy.
Verbinski also gave a brief rundown of the film's main players
Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp; a roguish but goodhearted pirate with an adventurous streak, very much a "Han Solo" type of character.
Will Turner, played by Orlando Bloom; a fellow who hates pirates but discovers an important link to them in his past.
Captain Barbossa, the evil pirate captain played by Geoffrey Rush; he and his mateys are victims of a deadly pirate curse.
Elizabeth Swann, the governor's daughter as played by Keira Knightly. She'll be the romantic interest of Will Turner.
The party attendees were then treated to a tour of the sets being constructed at the studio. These included a completed mill interior, a pirateship hold, and a massive volcanic cavern set which was described as "breathtaking." Apparently, the set will be flooded with several feet of water, and it's the same set that was damaged by fire a few weeks back.
Shown during the event were pieces of artwork from the film and an unveiling of the production's current logo. We have that logo for you here, as well as a production sketch of Captain Sparrow.
 
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