The Walt Disney Company and Volvo (Volvo Car Corporation and AB Volvo) have entered into a film marketing deal for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean II’ which will include the creation of a competitive entry in the 31,250-nautical-mile adventure.
The announcement of the ‘Pirates’ boat ensures a US presence among the fleet.
Glenn Bourke, the Volvo Ocean Race CEO, said: “The excitement and intrigue which this entry brings to the race takes us to a whole new level in terms of global profile and exposure. To link up with a Hollywood icon such as the Walt Disney Company is a fillip for the event and for sailing in general.”
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Gore Verbinski, once again stars Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann.
The follow-up to the international blockbuster released in 2003, is currently being filmed in Los Angeles and the Caribbean and is due for release in July 2006.
