The Movie Insider

From the team that brought the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Based on the video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time". Mike Newell has been given an offer to direct (11/08/07). Word is the film, should it manage to connect at the box office, will follow suit, with designs on turning it into a "Pirates of the Caribbean"-type franchise.