"Indiana Jones" Returns...Again!
Action-adventure fans rejoice! Producer George Lucas has announced that "Indiana Jones 4" (sequel #3, if you're counting) will begin filming in 2007!
After finishing the script with Steven Spielberg, Lucas told the Associated Press that he expects the latest edition of the much-loved franchise to be "fantastic...the best one yet."
Ford in 1984's "Temple of Doom"
Harrison Ford will once again play the lead, revisiting a character that his performance in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" made an icon. The 64-year-old Ford said at the inaugural Rome Film Festival in October that he was excited about the project and hoped that he was "fit to continue" to play Indiana Jones despite his age. It's tough to say what effect age will have on the story, but Lucas -- who has kept the plot under wraps -- has divulged that the latest action flick will be a "character piece."
Ford in his most recent "action" flick, this year's "Firewall"
This highly anticipated sequel has been in development for over a decade, but perhaps the success of other character-driven action films like "Casino Royale" and "Batman Begins" prompted the completion of the screenplay and a push for production.
So far, web speculation has pegged key series stars to return, including Karen Allen ("Raiders"' Marian Ravenwood), Kate Capshaw ("Temple"'s Willie Scott), John Rhys-Davies (perennial Indy pal Sallah), and Sean Connery (Dr. Jones Sr. from "The Last Crusade").
"Indy 4" is expected to hit theaters in May 2008.
After finishing the script with Steven Spielberg, Lucas told the Associated Press that he expects the latest edition of the much-loved franchise to be "fantastic...the best one yet."
Ford in 1984's "Temple of Doom"
Harrison Ford will once again play the lead, revisiting a character that his performance in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" made an icon. The 64-year-old Ford said at the inaugural Rome Film Festival in October that he was excited about the project and hoped that he was "fit to continue" to play Indiana Jones despite his age. It's tough to say what effect age will have on the story, but Lucas -- who has kept the plot under wraps -- has divulged that the latest action flick will be a "character piece."
Ford in his most recent "action" flick, this year's "Firewall"
This highly anticipated sequel has been in development for over a decade, but perhaps the success of other character-driven action films like "Casino Royale" and "Batman Begins" prompted the completion of the screenplay and a push for production.
So far, web speculation has pegged key series stars to return, including Karen Allen ("Raiders"' Marian Ravenwood), Kate Capshaw ("Temple"'s Willie Scott), John Rhys-Davies (perennial Indy pal Sallah), and Sean Connery (Dr. Jones Sr. from "The Last Crusade").
"Indy 4" is expected to hit theaters in May 2008.
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on Dec 29 2006 04:45 PM interesting... (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 04:46 PM BONER! (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 05:33 PM I hope Jar-Jar Binks is in it! I can't wait to see all the CGI. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 06:08 PM WoOoOhOoO (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 06:45 PM YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 06:50 PM As long as they don't try to overdo the special effects, and keep the performances in the forefront, this should be great film, as long as nobody lets Lucas anywhere near the project after he finishes the rough draft framework of the script. Just to hear that bullwhip crack in surround sound, and see that dusty fedora and devilish grin, will make my 2008 a good year to look forward to (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 07:01 PM okay, if they can breathe new life into Indy like the the new Bond has, then im behind this 100%. but sadly this is Lucas, so get ready for another jarjar or robo-anikin caracter. or god forbid both! (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 08:09 PM cool beans (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 08:23 PM [b]I'm Psyched![/b] I can't wait for this movie. I really hope that it doesn't suck. But it just puzzles me that Sean Connery is in it. Isn't he gonna be portrayed as 90 or something of that sort?? How old is Sean Connery anyway? (too lazy to make a wikipedia search) 2008 here I wait! (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 08:36 PM Who is he going to fight? He's going to look too old to fight nazi's, so will he have to go after communists in this one? (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 10:19 PM I can't tell you how much I hope this is a good movie. I used to be a big Ford fan - back when he made truly good movies instead of Hollywood Crapicide. Still, is this news? I thought it was pretty well settled that Indy 4 was about to be made and would be out in the next year or two. My one worry - Lucas. After the Star Wars prequels, if I hear "Lucas told the Associated Press that he expects the latest edition of the much-loved franchise to be "fantastic...the best one yet," all I can think of is Bush telling Brownie he's doing a heck of a job. It's the kiss of death. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 29 2006 10:20 PM [b]Crazy[/b] What's next? Stallone playing Rocky again?? ...Oh right... (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 10:41 PM [b]Rocky wasn't that bad.[/b] It wasn't as bad as people were hoping it was. I thought it was pretty decent. Stallone actually tried to act in that movie. I saw tears!! (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 11:32 PM [b]hmmm, here are my predictions for the movie[/b] 1) Lucas is going to shoot the stupid thing in digital 2) A lot of movie fx money is going to spend on trying to make the 64 year old dude look a like he can still do action 3) Lucas's big swelling head is trying to make this movie with a lot of blue screen stuff 4)return of jar jar binks (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 29 2006 11:56 PM [b]omfg i cant frickin wait[/b] next to star wars this is definately the must see movie ive been waitin for. I pray they took so long so they could get a better script rather than inserting bad characters like jar jars and darth mauls who look kool but seem to be mute( or mabe he failed english?) lucas and spielberg. $$$$. get sean connery, bad ass villan, and kick ass effects . sweeetness. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 30 2006 12:47 AM [b]If whining has a name, it must be...[/b] ...[i] Indiana Jones and the Fanbitches of RT[/i]. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 30 2006 12:57 AM [b]Going to be siiiiiiiick[/b] Indiana Jones 4! YES! always watched the trilogy when I was a youg'n and still do all the time. Harrison Ford and Connery are good together they portry their characters amazingly. If Harrison Fords name wasnt Harrison Ford it would be Indiana Jone DAMN RIGHT! Can't wait for this movie and hey for 64 or whatever Harrison looks in damn good shape he can pull it off. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 30 2006 01:30 AM [b]Alright for Sallah,...[/b] But where is Marcus Brody!? (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 30 2006 02:59 AM It is about time. Can't wait for May 2008 (Reply to this) |
on Dec 30 2006 05:43 AM In reply to this comment (#852008) Denholm Elliott who played Marcus Brody died of Aids in 1992. I guess they've decided to leave his character out of number 4. (Reply to this) |
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