Not much more than agreeing with you ... there isn't a lot of originality in Hollywood, and even less that sticks around. Only a few lasting characters have come to mind. That's just pathetic, considering the amount of celluloid Hollywood has churned out in the past 10 years.

I think Captain Jack may be around for a while though. If they can get past the high-mindedness of the last two Pirates films and just make some damn fun swashbuckling adventures that yet don't descend into complete drivel, then he may be a very fun character who will come back time and time again.