The El Capitan Theatre Rings in the New Year With a Special Return Engagement of Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' From January 13th-30th

The El Capitan Theatre Rings in the New Year With a Special Return Engagement of Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' From January 13th-30th Opening Night Filmmakers' Panel & Daily Costume Contest Scheduled HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood's legendary movie palace, gets the New Year off to a swashbuckling start with a special return engagement of Walt Disney Pictures'/Jerry Bruckheimer's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," set to run from January 13th through the 30th, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The engagement launches on Thursday, January 13th at 7:00 pm with a filmmaker panel discussion that will focus on the production, screenplay, and behind-the-scenes aspects. Noted film historian/author Frank Thompson will lead the panel, which will include screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, composer Klaus Badelt, actor Lee Arenberg (who played the pirate Pintel and is set to reprise that role in the sequel), second unit director Bruce Hendricks, and Disney Studios visual effects senior vice president Art Repola. Moviegoers who come dressed in pirate garb will receive a free commemorative button, and are invited to compete in a costume contest that will be held at every show. "Pirates of the Caribbean" will be projected digitally throughout the engagement at the El Capitan with daily shows at 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:15 pm, and 10:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6, or on line at www.elcapitantickets.com. Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, "'Pirates of the Caribbean' has been the El Capitan Theatre's most requested film of all time and we're happy to give in to popular demand and bring it back for this special engagement. It's a great opportunity to see this exciting motion picture in all its digital glory, and to add to the experience with some of the extra activities we'll be offering. We're thrilled to have the screenwriters and some of the production team on hand for our opening night filmmakers' panel to help us launch this engagement in style. With production about to begin in February on back-to-back 'Pirates' sequels, this is a great chance to relive the excitement and great entertainment of this Jerry Bruckheimer extravaganza. And it's a great way to dry out from the rain and enjoy a short Caribbean vacation." Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Gore Verbinski, Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean," was initially released in 2003, and went on to become the Studio's top-grossing live-action release of all-time. The film received five Academy Award(R) nominations (including a Best Actor nomination for star Johnny Depp, plus nods for visual effects, sound, sound editing, and make-up). It was also selected as the favorite film by the People's Choice Awards, and won praise around the world from critics and moviegoers alike. Pirates of the Caribbean" also starred Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Jack Davenport. For further information, please contact Howard E. Green, Vice-President, Studio Communications of Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, +1-818-560-1944. Source: Buena Vista Pictures Marketing CONTACT: Howard E. Green, Vice-President, Studio Communications of Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, +1-818-560-1944 Web site: http://www.elcapitantickets.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment