A New Tony Manero Movie?? + The Opening Scene Of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES May Be...

Merrick here...
Harry generally doesn't like for us to combine two subjects into one article - but as the following involves the same source, the same linkout, and the same disclaimer, jamming these disparate topics into the same piece made a bit of sense in this case. The folks over at WhatsPlaying have a new source - called Hollywood Insider. As this source is new, and as we haven't done much linking out to WhatsPlaying in the past, approach the following infobits with an open mind (these stores right), but also with a few grains of salt...until either Hollywood Insider's scoopage becomes more proven & time tested...or until we see how these specific topics play out. With this in mind, consider the following. TOPIC 1: Possibly inspired by Mr. Stallone's recent resuscitation of his Rambo and Rocky characters, John Travolta is said to be toying with developing another Tony Manero film that would catch up with the (real-time aged) character he established in John Badham's SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER back in 1977. We last saw Tony back in 1983's STAYING ALIVE - directed by Sylvester Stallone - which widely regarded as one of the most tragic and humorous sequel misfires in film history (I really. truly dig Sly as a whole, but...damn...) A third Tony Manero film...could be quite a stretch. But, I could see it working if age issues are addressed, and the character is (perhaps) forced to return back to the frustrating and limiting roots he escaped from in the first installment. Sure do love that character, though. So much truth about him... TOPIC 2: The opening of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES is said to involve...

SPOILERS!! The recovery of a body from the ocean by Spansih fishermen. Looks dead enough, but...
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