THE LONE RANGER release date changed to July 3, 2013

Disney has decided that a classic Western adventure will be the perfect accompaniment to fourth of July fireworks: the studio has announced that it is moving the release date for its summer 2013 tentpole The Lone Ranger from May 31, 2013 to July 3, 2013. The Lone Ranger, which stars Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as the Ranger, will face box-office competition from Independence Day 3D, a 3D version of the 1996 film starring Will Smith, and Despicable Me2. The Lone Ranger is currently shooting on location under the direction of Gore Verbinski.

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