# Pop-Up Pirate Promos Johnny Depp Introduces "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides" By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnny-depp-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-Stranger-tides References: [latimesblogs.latimes](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2009/09/johnny-depp-jack-sparrow-disney-costume-.html) Johnny Depp made an unexpected appearance at the D23 festival in Anaheim, California to get the buzz going about the fourth installment in the ‘Pirates’ franchise, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides,’ which will debut in 2011. Johnny Depp appeared in full *Captain* Jack Sparrow attire and his presence sent the nearly 5,000 onlookers into a frenzy. Although a bit strange to say, Johnny Depp has somehow turned into the go-to-guy, and cash cow, for [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-treasure). ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides’, ‘The Lone Ranger’ and ‘[Alice in Wonderland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-of-tim-burton)’ are all upcoming endeavors for the Depp/Disney duo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-up Pirate Promotions:** The use of popular characters and themes in pop-up promotions enhances engagement and generates excitement among fans. - **Celebrity Marketing:** Celebrity appearances and endorsements create buzz and positively impact brand recognition and sales. - **Franchise Sequels:** Sequels for well-known movie franchises continue to generate revenue and provide opportunities to expand storylines and merchandise. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can benefit from pop-up pirate promotions, celebrity marketing, and franchise sequels as effective marketing strategies to increase revenue. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can leverage pop-up pirate promotions to create in-store experiences and increase foot traffic, while also partnering with celebrities for endorsements and collaborations. - **Tourism Industry:** Using popular movie franchises and characters, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, in tourism promotions can attract fans and increase tourism revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventure-Themed Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-treasure.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [Theme Park Juice Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprisun-world-of-jumanji-promotion.md) - [Animated Film Pop-Up Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneys-zootopia-2.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine1.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walt-disney.md) - [Movie-Celebrating Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-spam.md) - [Refreshed Cereal Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstripe-jacket.md) - [Action Movie Pop-Up Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine-popup-cafe.md)