I’m sure you know this by now: The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will be out in Singapore Cinemas on the 19th May 2011! Land Ahoy!

Before the Pirate of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl came out in 2003, the only pirate I knew was Captain Hook. Learning that pirates could be cool like Captain Jack Sparrow brought about a revelation. It was like learning that I could eat nutella from the jar (or anything sinful), as long I don’t get caught.

Welcome to the Caribbean, love.

Here is the official movie synopsis for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides:

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure.

Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penélope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past.

The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

For all the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides fans out there:

Jump on-board the Queen Anne’s Revenge (All Aboard SG Contest) and stand a chance to win 20 sets of movie premiums packed with a pair of complimentary tickets each and a Grand Prize – Swarovski Nightfall bracelet (Large) – worth $400!

Whilst you are at the POTC 4 Facebook Fanpage, click on the Games and Activities page and play the 3 apps. Skull Creator – customise an unique skull for your facebook profile page; Pirate yourself – dress yourself up as a pirate and join Captain Jack’s crew; Battle Galleons – choose a captain to helm your ship and fire at your opponents.

WATCH THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGERS TIDES MOVIE TRAILER NOW!

I was amongst the lucky few that caught the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides at the Gala Premiere last night. And you know what? I am planning to watch it again this weekend! Crazy? Oh yes. But the Pirates of the Caribbean is definitely a show worth catching over and over again.

For the latest updates about the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, visit the official Disney POTC 4 homepage or POTC 4 Facebook Fanpage.

By now, I’m sure most of you will have seen the trailer for Tron: Legacy by Disney Studios. The official launch date of the movie is 16th December 2010, be sure to catch it during this weekend!

Before I share more about Tron: Legacy, I will like to ask you something: what food and drinks do you usually “bring” into the cinema?

TRON is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

Anyway back to my question, I’m fine with paying a premium for the snacks at theatres (occasionally), but sometimes, I want something more than just popcorn, hot dogs, nachos and coke you know?

Sometimes, I want stuff like sushi, fried chicken, potato chips, cookies… okay you get the idea. For drinks, I like to sneak in bubble tea, but I don’t think it’s a very good idea to have drinks while you are watching Tron: Legacy. Especially if you have a weak bladder. Every minute of the fighting scene is so intense that it doesn’t make sense to risk missing any part of it just because you are craving for bubble tea.

It’s not advisable to sneak in food or drinks if you are catching Tron: Legacy this weekend. Chances are a) you will be so engrossed with the stunning visuals in the digital world as well as the special effects of the light cycles — that there’s simply no time to eat the food, and b) the sexy tight-fitting costumes shown in the movie will make you feel self-conscious and not want to eat anything.

Okay THAT’S IT. I’m going to sign up for a gym membership and go on a diet so that I can fit into those costumes!

Anyway, since we are talking about food, I was very fascinated by the scene where the main characters actually had dinner together. You mean you still need to eat when you are in the digital world? Whoa. But the main point is looking at things in 3D – it’s like suddenly everything comes alive in the big screen.

If you have not seen the trailer of Tron: Legacy yet, I have no idea where you have been.

Okay here’s a cool deal for everyone:

Join the Get into the Grid contest and win prizes like Tron Evolution XBOX 360, 10 pairs of cinema tickets, and 15 sets of premium packs. Take pictures of the models in Tron-inspired on the opening weekend, upload them to www.facebook.com/TronSG, and get your friends to ‘LIKE’ the photo.

Tron: Legacy is now showing in the theatres! What are you waiting for?

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