‘Pirates’ sequel moves ahead

Buoyed by the success of “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” which has earned more than $78 million since it opened July 9, Disney has enlisted “Pirates” writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio to pen a draft for a proposed sequel to the pirate adventure. The cast had signed on early in negotiations for the first film to reunite for a sequel if the script worked out. According to the Hollywood Reporter, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski would return.

-- Susan King