This week was dominated by RETURNS.

First up is a trailer I was sure I wouldn’t like…

Jack Sparrow returns

A fourth Pirates of the Caribbean always seemed a bit forced to me. However, this trailer for On Stranger Tides has reminded me why the first 3 were so entertaining.

Johnny Depp’s incredible portrayal of Jack. Are we in for another hilarious and action packed adventure? I’m prepared to state that I no longer think it was forced.

I’m genuinely excited to see the film now.

Vin & Paul returns

Did we really need another Fast & Furious? Nope.

Am I excited about Fast Five? Bet your ass I am.

THE LINK: Slashfilm

I understand that many people out there never ‘got’ this series. I loved the first film. I thought the second was decent sequel but I missed Dom. I’m choosing to ignore the third installment in this case but the fourth felt like a true sequel with the original gang returning.

Now we get the best of all 4 films AND the addition of The Rock!

I’m a fan of the series. I’m thinking this will be an entertaining ride.

John Favreau not returning for Iron Man 3

This took me by surprise.

Iron Man has lost it’s Happy Hogan. Director John Favreau stated that he is ready to tackle something different that “lights a fire”.

Marvel and I both came of age together. The years that we shared were a pivotal experience. Kevin has a firm grasp on the many franchises and how they all interweave and I am happy that I had the opportunity to establish the world that these characters can now play in…. ‘Iron Man’ has given me tremendous opportunities and Kevin and I are enjoying a lot of momentum in our careers thanks to the ‘Iron Man’ films. I look forward to seeing what others can do playing in the same world.

THE LINK: Slashfilm has the full details

Do you think he’ll return to play happy regardless?

Spielberg returns to War

Saving Private Ryan is a perfect movie in my eyes.

You can never really doubt Steven Spielberg. All of his movies have a unique charm. Check out the synopsis for his new film WAR HORSE and tell me you don’t think it’s a perfect story for him to bring to life.

The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse—an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. “War Horse” is one of the great stories of friendship and war—a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is arriving on Broadway next year. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.

THE LINK: Collider has the full details

Johnny Depp & Gore Verbinski return

It’s fitting that this post began with Johnny Depp returning to a Gore-less Pirate franchise and ends with them teaming up regardless.

The project in question is an animated western called RANGO.

I can’t say I’m a massive fan of this trailer but I’m blown away by how detailed the character work is. It looks spectacular.

See for yourself.