Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

[Kevin Roegele]

I think we can almost say for certain that this will be the last proper (i.e. with Spielberg and Ford) Indy film.

[Hunter Rider]

http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/797/797158p1.html

Indy IV: An Explosive Start?
Film begins with a bang? Possible spoiler within...
by Paul Davidson (paul@ign.com)

US, June 18, 2007 - Warning: this article contains a possible spoiler about the opening of the fourth Indiana Jones movie.

Production on Indiana Jones IV is just underway, and there have been numerous reports and rumors about possible filming locations for the actioner. One spot Spielberg is expected to set up cameras at is the New Mexico desert; some scenes filmed there might include a confrontation with Soviet spies at Area 51.

Now, film rumor site AICN has a tip on an even more eye-opening scene that could take place there.

According to the report, the opening of Indy 4 may involve a nuclear detonation, described as looking like the "old videos you would see in school." The reason for the explosion isn't given, but apparently this scene does exist in one or more of the movie's various screenplay versions.

How does this add up historically? Pretty nicely, actually. During the 1950s, nuclear test detonations at the Nevada Test Site were so frequent that their resultant mushroom clouds, visible from Las Vegas, became a tourist attraction to those visiting the city. Anyone of those explosions could cover for the supposed big bang that starts off Indy 4.

[Cinemaman]

This sounds very intersting :up:

[Golgo-13]

I hope to god Indy is battling Aliens or mutants in this film. :csad:

[Dark Donnie]

I hope to god Indy is battling Aliens or mutants in this film. :csad:

I've read that more then once...I hope not as well

[xwolverine2]

no nazis :(

[sithgoblin]

Maybe he can fight S.P.E.C.T.R.E.

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21118

Indiana Jones 4 Starts Principal Photography!
Source: Lucasfilm
June 18, 2007


Indiana Jones 4 (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=4665) has officially started filming today! Here's an update from the official site (http://www.indianajones.com/community/news/news20070618.html):

Today director Steven Spielberg will shout "Action!" marking the return of the character who redefined cinematic action as cameras roll on the first day of principal photography on the new Indiana Jones adventure. Spielberg reunites with executive producer George Lucas and star Harrison Ford to bring the classic hero back to the big screen. It's the trio's first collaboration since the last film in the Indiana Jones series, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Shooting will continue throughout the summer before the film goes into post-production to be ready for its May 22, 2008 release. The new Indiana Jones film is a Lucasfilm Ltd. Production distributed by Paramount Pictures. Frank Marshall returns as producer with Kathleen Kennedy joining Lucas as executive producer.

The official site has also posted a video of Shia LaBeouf talking about the film (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21118#). You can watch that here (http://www.indianajones.com/community/news/news20070618.html).

[Mr. Socko]

This is great. I hope we get some set pics of Ford soon! Very soon!

[Wolfwood]

****, Shia's in this movie too? Gaaaah...

[britrogue]

Ahhhhh! Harrison!

[Hunter Rider]

Love Shia's enthusiasm:up:

[Fried Gold]

I hope they don't have to use a CGI whip

[The Kid]

awesome, finally the berg will show us how action movies are supossed to be done again

[Gold Samurai]

I hope they don't have to use a CGI whip

nah it will have tiny flames drawn on it :D

[Mr Jide]

I want to see pics of Ford geared up.

[Cinemaman]

Love Shia's enthusiasm:up:

Agreed, he is only 22 and he is already making film with such great filmmaker as Spielberg and such awesome actor as Ford. This kid has a future :up:

[Cinemaman]

I want to see pics of Ford geared up.

I doubt we will see him before teaser-trailer, as he is scared to get seen :eek:

[Tempest19]

Love Shia's enthusiasm:up:

Definitely man. I'm betting anyone of us put in Shia's shoes would really be- wow- I don't even have words to describe it... I mean being able to be a part of a legend and seeing all of this, seeing and acting alongside Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. That's really an amazing experience, no doubt about it. It doesn't really get any better and cooler than that. :wow:

And as I said and keep on saying, Shia is going to stay in the biz for a long time to come. He's the perfect "every teen" and later on the "every man." Not everyone In Hollywood has that type of personality, that "normality." He works really hard and he seems to have not been effected by the Hollywood system, which is truly a hard thing to find now a' days. :up:

Also, he seems to really have the same type of personality that John Cusak has as well. I've heard that from time to time, but it was not until Cusak's latest interview that I really saw the same type of "personality" similarities between the two, as seen in the way that they look at themselves and their career, that sets them apart from the crowd as being able to fit into that role of being an "every man.": [Note: Put in Spoiler Tags to save space on the thread]

Shia on his role in Transformers:

"This is always the thing that like Ben Affleck has that job or Josh Hartnett has that job, and not some Gary Shandling look alike. It's not something that you would assume."

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=interviews&id=10451

Cusak on the possibility of being in the 'Watchmen' film:

"See, who knows. Warner Bros. might want Ashton Kutcher."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5849

[Noir]

Any set pics yet?

[Golgo-13]

I pray the cgi is kept down to a bare minimus ala Batman Begins. Let's hope Lucas can contain himself. :o

[Kevin Roegele]

Definitely man. I'm betting anyone of us put in Shia's shoes would really be- wow- I don't even have words to describe it... I mean being able to be a part of a legend and seeing all of this, seeing and acting alongside Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. That's really an amazing experience, no doubt about it. It doesn't really get any better and cooler than that. :wow:

And as I said and keep on saying, Shia is going to stay in the biz for a long time to come. He's the perfect "every teen" and later on the "every man." Not everyone In Hollywood has that type of personality, that "normality." He works really hard and he seems to have not been effected by the Hollywood system, which is truly a hard thing to find now a' days. :up:

Also, he seems to really have the same type of personality that John Cusak has as well. I've heard that from time to time, but it was not until Cusak's latest interview that I really saw the same type of "personality" similarities between the two, as seen in the way that they look at themselves and their career, that sets them apart from the crowd as being able to fit into that role of being an "every man.": [Note: Put in Spoiler Tags to save space on the thread]

Shia on his role in Transformers:

"This is always the thing that like Ben Affleck has that job or Josh Hartnett has that job, and not some Gary Shandling look alike. It's not something that you would assume."

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=interviews&id=10451

Cusak on the possibility of being in the 'Watchmen' film:

"See, who knows. Warner Bros. might want Ashton Kutcher."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5849



Hmm.....'perfect everyman'....Tobey Maguire leaves Spider-Man franchise....

[Tempest19]

Tobey is a great actor and, imo, his personality fits for Peter Parker... he's really able to bring that more quirky side of the character to life. For example, the scene between him and MJ in SM3 when he's describing how the theater sound works to help MJ feel better. To me, he's Peter Parker. Even has somewhat of a similar look.

One of the versions of Peter Parker is kinda like a cooler and younger Reed Richards. Which, Tobey- imo- pulls off that aspect perfectly. :up:

[Kevin Roegele]

Tobey is a great actor and, imo, his personality fits for Peter Parker... he's really able to bring that more quirky side of the character to life. For example, the scene between him and MJ in SM3 when he's describing how the theater sound works to help MJ feel better. To me, he's Peter Parker. Even has somewhat of a similar look.

One of the versions of Peter Parker is kinda like a cooler and younger Reed Richards. Which, Tobey- imo- pulls off that aspect perfectly. :up:

I'm all in agreement. What I meant was that I can envision Shia as the next Parker.

[Catman]

I can envision Shia as the next Parker.

Too late. Peter Parker has grown alot in these films. Shia is too youthful.

[Tempest19]

Really depends on the next stage they take with the project. There's many different versions- Amazing, Sensational, etc.

If it goes to the more animated Peter Parker, yeah- Shia would be great.

If it goes with the science teacher Peter Parker, which imo would also be an interesting new take on it, then Jake Gyllenhaal could probably pull that Peter Parker off perfectly.

It all depends on what the take of the character is. They each have certain strengths and personalities that are suitable for Peter Parker depending on what route you decide to take.

Tobey, imo, was/is (I am sure they will finish off that run of SM films with a 4 (marriage, "this is a story about a girl")) the classic Peter Parker.

[FaT_tONle]

Edit

[Tempest19]

FT, who was that in reply to?

[FaT_tONle]

Originally posted by Catman
Too late. Peter Parker has grown alot in these films. Shia is too youthful.

Go see Scarlett Johansen in Lost in Translation and you might rethink that

[Tempest19]

Oh...

[FaT_tONle]

Yeah I screwed that up...

[KALEL114]

I can not begin to describe the anticipation I feel for this movie! I mean Indy Freakin Jones! That's who I am every year for Halloween. I can not wait.

[Dark Donnie]

Broadbent Confirms Indiana Jones 4 Role
Source: BritFilms June 19, 2007


BritFilms talked to Jim Broadbent about the rumor that he is playing a role in Indiana Jones 4.

"I'm doing a good cameo in the next 'Indiana Jones,' so working with Mr. Spielberg should be an experience. I'm going to Yale – I'm a professor," Broadbent said.

For more on this, visit the link above. Indiana Jones 4 is currently filming for a May 22, 2008 release.

[Hunter Rider]

Broadbent Confirms Indiana Jones 4 Role
Source: BritFilms June 19, 2007


BritFilms talked to Jim Broadbent about the rumor that he is playing a role in Indiana Jones 4.

"I'm doing a good cameo in the next 'Indiana Jones,' so working with Mr. Spielberg should be an experience. I'm going to Yale – I'm a professor," Broadbent said.

For more on this, visit the link above. Indiana Jones 4 is currently filming for a May 22, 2008 release. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[Hunter Rider]

:hyper:

[FaT_tONle]

I can not begin to describe the anticipation I feel for this movie! I mean Indy Freakin Jones! That's who I am every year for Halloween. I can not wait.

And you'll get to see it on the big screen... bet that will be a first as well... but I am still deeply worried that the film will feature aliens... and that would be such a let down for me.

[scifiwolf]

First pic of Harrison. This is off set in New Mexico from Tuesday.

http://www.hfm2.com/photopost1/data/536/medium/1291.jpg

[Kevin Roegele]

First pic of Harrison. This is off set in New Mexico from Tuesday.

http://www.hfm2.com/photopost1/data/536/medium/1291.jpg

Indy's new costume is crap! Boycott this lame movie-!!

[Hunter Rider]

First pic of Harrison. This is off set in New Mexico from Tuesday.

http://www.hfm2.com/photopost1/data/536/medium/1291.jpg

I thought it was Spielberg when i first saw it:D.....I like that they are not overly trying to hide his age,i like the gray beard

[Kevin Roegele]

I thought it was Spielberg when i first saw it:D.....I like that they are not overly trying to hide his age,i like the gray beard

If it were Spielberg he's have a baseball cap....

[KALEL114]

And you'll get to see it on the big screen... bet that will be a first as well... but I am still deeply worried that the film will feature aliens... and that would be such a let down for me.
I saw Last Crusade on the big screen. I watched Raiders on Beta 100 times. I guess that shows my age a bit.

[portinsideme]

Shootings will be held in New Haven, CT (near Yale University) on June 28 and July 7. Does anyone know the times of them?

[scifiwolf]

Shootings will be held in New Haven, CT (near Yale University) on June 28 and July 7. Does anyone know the times of them?
Who's getting shot? May wanna inform the police...

[Excel]

im veryu excited about finally being able to see indiana jones on the big screen; i was 4 when the last came out n missed it.

[FaT_tONle]

First pic of Harrison. This is off set in New Mexico from Tuesday.

http://www.hfm2.com/photopost1/data/536/medium/1291.jpg


Get the X-Men: TLS visual team in here asap... this isn't acceptable... man he looks older than Henry Sr did in TLC... cmon Ford you can pull off a forty year old... shave the beard and dye up that hair...

[Kevin Roegele]

I saw Last Crusade on the big screen. I watched Raiders on Beta 100 times. I guess that shows my age a bit.

I saw it on Beta as well! I still have a Beta cassette with my DVDs.

[Mr. Socko]

OH GOD! Please dye that hair and shave that scruffy looking grey beard.


They might as well just sit him in a rocking chair.

[The Chris]

Hey, how do you guys think this movie will look lighting wise, will it look like the other three indy movies, or will it be halo lite like Spielberg's most recent movies like Munich and Minority Report?

[sithgoblin]

OH GOD! Please dye that hair and shave that scruffy looking grey beard.


They might as well just sit him in a rocking chair.

He's had stubble in the other movies. :huh:

[Hunter Rider]

Hey, how do you guys think this movie will look lighting wise, will it look like the other three indy movies, or will it be halo lite like Spielberg's most recent movies like Munich and Minority Report?

Good question,that will be interesting to see........for the record i love the grizzled older look,pointless tarting him up to be something he isn't

[scifiwolf]

Like the older Indys.

[Spider-Fan]

If Indy is old, make him look old. His look I am not that concerned with. How much CGI and if the plot is good matter to me more.

[Golgo-13]

I wonder if Indy will be teaching exclusively in Indy 4, and brought out of his 'globe trotting retirement' by the events of Indy 4? Or if he's been adventuring all along?

It seemed to me that he'd been travelling the world looking for things, whereas all along he was looking for his fathers love/approval. Well since he got that at the end of The Last Crusade, do you think he settled down and finally formed a close relationship with his father...or kept on being 'Indy'..?

[scifiwolf]

He's still Indy. The opening sequence is what's being shot in New Mexico right now, which is what the alien talk is about. The actual plot of the film is tied to the 13 crystal skulls scattered in South/Central America.

[Hunter Rider]

Whoops,don't think anyones said it yet,thanks for the pic scifiwolf :up:

[scifiwolf]

No problem. I know he's been in the fedora, so I'll keep an eye for the first pic of him wearing it.

[cagkeg]

Who's getting shot? May wanna inform the police...

Harrison Ford is.. for the film..

[Hunter Rider]

No problem. I know he's been in the fedora, so I'll keep an eye for the first pic of him wearing it.

Be the one to deliver that pic and you'll be Hype famous:woot:

[scifiwolf]

Harrison Ford is.. for the film..I know, but "shooting" instead of "filming" seemed kind of negative. I was just busting your chops. :woot:

Be the one to deliver that pic and you'll be Hype famous
Fortune and glory...

[WorthyStevens]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

[Mr. Socko]

*geeks out and has heart attack*

[The Kid]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

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[Mr. Socko]

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^What he said








:ninja::wow::ninja::wow::ninja::wow::ninja:

[Threshold]

Ford looks like Indy. I look like happy. :)

[Rezzo]

Speechless and overjoyed...

[Hush]

Super pumped NOW!!! Man Lucas, Spielberg and Ford! Togethor again its like my birthday.

[The Chairman]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg


He's back!

[Jack Rabbit]

He's still Indy. The opening sequence is what's being shot in New Mexico right now, which is what the alien talk is about. The actual plot of the film is tied to the 13 crystal skulls scattered in South/Central America.

Wait, so no aliens?

[Mr. Socko]

Doesn't matter. This movie would own if it were just about Ford in a rocking chair. :ninja:

[KALEL114]

That is the greatest pic in all of pics! I seriously can not wait for this movie!

[Spider-Bat]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194
He looks pathetic.

[Mr. Socko]

He looks pathetic.


May be......but as a fanboy, all I see at the moment is awesomeness. :o

[KALEL114]

He looks pathetic.
You look pathetic! :oldrazz:

[xwolverine2]

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY ****

:wow: :wow: :wow:

so soon!.....

he looks tired:(

but awesome!:wow:

[Fried Gold]

He looks pathetic.When 65 years old you reach, look as good you will not

[xwolverine2]

man when the trailer hits the net its gonna tear apart the internet...

like episodeI all over again....

>_<

[blind_fury]

I would've waited an eternity for this. [/Megatron]

Indy is back. It didn't hit me until I saw the photo.

2008 will be one of the best summers ever.

[Jack Rabbit]

I would've waited an eternity for this. [/Megatron]

Indy is back. It didn't hit me until I saw the photo.

2008 will be one of the best summers ever.

:up:

Raiders was that movie that I watched every ****in' day as a kid. This is amazing.

[Orko Is King]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

It's not the years, its the mileage.

[sithgoblin]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

:woot: :woot: :woot:

[GREEN =w= DAY]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

:wow: :wow: :wow:

bad a$$ mother f***er!!!!!

i am having geekasms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DocLathropBrown]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

I could almost cry. My second favorite screen hero has finally come back to deliver us from a mediocre box office season!

I was really, really expecting him to look worse than he does. He doesn't look too terribly different, which is weird because in recent photos before he geared up for Indy 4, he looked older. I guess it's the working out he did.

I don't know, he just doesn't look feeble like he did in Firewall or Hollywood Homicide, he honestly looks like one tough mother*****er again!

I think I may shed a tear anyway. Harrison Ford has just owned all of us and the rest of Hollywood in that one picture. Time for Hollywood to see what a good movie looks like again!

[Halcohol]

I could almost cry. My second favorite screen hero has finally come back to deliver us from a mediocre box office season!

I was really, really expecting him to look worse than he does. He doesn't look too terribly different, which is weird because in recent photos before he geared up for Indy 4, he looked older. I guess it's the working out he did.

I don't know, he just doesn't look feeble like he did in Firewall or Hollywood Homicide, he honestly looks like one tough mother*****er again!

I think I may shed a tear anyway. Harrison Ford has just owned all of us and the rest of Hollywood in that one picture. Time for Hollywood to see what a good movie looks like again!
*applause*

I guess Indy always looked pretty rugged and beat-up, so this ain't too far from the Indy who was dragged by a Nazi tank twenty years ago :)

[britrogue]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

I've just got all emotional! He looks fab! My Indy is back! Harrison Ford has been my hero for 23 years!

[Mr Jide]

He looks pretty damn good, lets hope he still has the famous indy charisma to match.

[Pablo Parker]

i can´t wait for next summer... the greates hero ever comes back! and he looks damn good! Spielberg, Ford and Lucas will make us remember the true name of adventure once again...

[Hunter Rider]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

Great moment:yay:,he looks like a Girzzled badass:up:

[Carmine Falcone]

Awesome. 20 years ago he was the handsome young adventurer, now he is the old, tough VETERAN adventurer. Great.

[CGHulk]

He's looking alot younger than I thought he'd look by now!

[Gallagher]

I think all doubt in this production just faded away in my eyes... :wow:

You can do what you like now, bring on aliens and mutants, i dont care!

INDY IS BACK :woot:

[Dark Donnie]

The pic looks amazing...I think he looks perfect!

[Darkly Dexter]

he looks great!

[The Chris]

Holy ****! Indiana Jones Is ****ing Back Baby! He Looks Great!

[scifiwolf]

Anybody else propose an Indy forum? There's one for Bond. I think it's equally, if not more, appropriate for Indy.

Pic looks great. Harrison looks great. This is just great.

[The Chris]

Anybody else propose an Indy forum? There's one for Bond. I think it's equally, if not more, appropriate for Indy.

Pic looks great. Harrison looks great. This is just great.

Yeah, I'd go for that.

[Hunter Rider]

Anybody else propose an Indy forum? There's one for Bond. I think it's equally, if not more, appropriate for Indy.

Pic looks great. Harrison looks great. This is just great.

The Bond forum came into existence b/c Shh at a deal with the makers,an Indy forum has been proposed before and always turned down

[Hush]

I was just thinking, can you mes this film up? I mean like they have totally screwed Live Free or Die Hard, but this 1 picture just solidifies that the movie can do no wrong except give us more of a character that cant be messed up.

[Qwerty©]

Of course they can mess up. It's just not very likely considering the talent involved.

[scifiwolf]

Or the time that talent has put into this movie, making sure they don't mess up.

[Noir]

Indy is looking good! I flipped out when I seen that photo on Slashfilm!

[Wolverini]

Maybe its just me being stupid ... but just like the Die Hard films back in the 90's ... this film will feel and look so much different then it did back then. So much more advanced and crisp.

Take a look at Star Wars. Take a look at Terminator 2 and compare it to Terminator 3. I remember when The Phantom Menace was released I couldnt believe that after all those years we'd be getting 3 new Prequel movies ... it felt weird and exciting at the same time. And I had to pinch myself numerous times when the Star Wars Logo and the "A long time ago ..." came on the screen ...


Somehow the new movies coming out in our era feel alot different then they did before. Although im preeeeeeetty sure Spielberg and Lucas will give us another brilliant Indy film.

The first picture is classic ... Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones and I cant wait till I see it myself.

[FaT_tONle]

I don't know.... the prequels were a bust... I mean they were good for kids but comon they should've put out a better product... I know Speilberg is back... but this movie just isn't going to flow like the first three do together... its going to be a totally different vibe... just too many new faces... and Ford is way to old for this... it will be the worst of the four by far I can almost guarantee it.

[Spoarz™]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194
Yeah! Indy's back, baby! :woot:

[mike316]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

Christ i'm geeking out! He looks awesome! I was worried Harrison would look way too old in the Indy costume but he looks great. He looks alot younger than he does in his other recent flicks like Firewall etc.

[FaT_tONle]

Christ i'm geeking out! He looks awesome! I was worried Harrison would look way too old in the Indy costume but he looks great. He looks alot younger than he does in his other recent flicks like Firewall etc.

Not terrible man... not terrible at all... still too chubby on the cheeks but what can you do...

[Ring Deacon]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

OMG:wow: Indiana Jones is Back! Next year is going to be huge for movies.

[Jspider13]

Maybe its just me being stupid ... but just like the Die Hard films back in the 90's ... this film will feel and look so much different then it did back then. So much more advanced and crisp.

Take a look at Star Wars. Take a look at Terminator 2 and compare it to Terminator 3. I remember when The Phantom Menace was released I couldnt believe that after all those years we'd be getting 3 new Prequel movies ... it felt weird and exciting at the same time. And I had to pinch myself numerous times when the Star Wars Logo and the "A long time ago ..." came on the screen ...


Somehow the new movies coming out in our era feel alot different then they did before. Although im preeeeeeetty sure Spielberg and Lucas will give us another brilliant Indy film.

The first picture is classic ... Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones and I cant wait till I see it myself.
I agree on you with this.

But the problem with this new "Crispness" that hollywood has is just a result of them not caring deeply about a franchise. It's all corprate driven and no heart to it. This is what happened with Terminator 3 and unfortunately Live free or die hard. With spielberg back directing Indy 4, I can almost garauntee that there will be classic Indy feel to it with a lot of heart.

[Cаrter]

Wow, he actually looks pretty good. I was worried, but that is Indiana Jones

[Golgo-13]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

THE MAN WITH THE HAT IS BACK!:heart: :heart:

[Lobo]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

:wow: awesome :woot:

[Carmine Falcone]

I love it how everybody is going crazy about this pic with him just sitting in a chair. Imagine what the reaction would be like seeing him in full getup with the whip :woot:

[The Kid]

I love it how everybody is going crazy about this pic with him just sitting in a chair. Imagine what the reaction would be like seeing him in full getup with the whip :woot:

it'll be FINALLY, MOVIES ARE WORTH GOING TO AGAIN! :word:

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/1266/rumgonebg8.gif

[Hunter Rider]

:woot: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[Lobo]

it'll be FINALLY, MOVIES ARE WORTH GOING TO AGAIN! :word:

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/1266/rumgonebg8.gif

LMAO :up:

[Carmine Falcone]

That's genius.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

How awesome does he look, its like he never left.

:cool:

[Wedge A.]

And Spielberg took the picture, I hear.

[Fried Gold]

Obviously, they should be casting me for flashback scenes.

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5052/indymeah8.jpg

[Spider-Gamer]

Indy is back! :word:

[Kud-Dukan]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194
:wow::woot::wow:
:up::up::up:

Indy is back!!

[Redwoods Wolf]

Wow, he only looks a few years older than he did in Last Crusade. Nice.

[Spider-Fan]

Indy is not back until I see footage. I refuse to get excited for this until I see some footage of the movie.

[huskerwebhead]

My faith in this movie has been renewed. Ford looks better than I thought he would. :up:

[LostSon88]

it'll be FINALLY, MOVIES ARE WORTH GOING TO AGAIN! :word:

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/1266/rumgonebg8.gif

LOL...that's pretty good. :up: :word:

I'm not even much of a IJ fan...I haven't even seen any of the movies in its entirety. :ninja:

Yet even I got hyped when I saw this. :woot:

I will definately get around to watching the trilogy before IV comes out though... :cwink:

[FaT_tONle]

Get out of this thread until you watch each film at least three times you wanna be fan ^^^

[Spider-Fan]

Get out of this thread until you watch each film at least three times you wanna be fan ^^^

3!!! TOO GENEROUS!!!

300 EACH I SENTENCE HIM TO!!!

[Noir]

Obviously, they should be casting me for flashback scenes.

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5052/indymeah8.jpg

..No :dry:

[LostSon88]

Get out of this thread until you watch each film at least three times you wanna be fan ^^^

You're right, because I haven't finished the movies, I can't really say i'm a IJ fan, I even said that in my post, but...don't I get credit for liking the character? :csad:

Like I said, I have seen the movies, just for whatever reason, never finish them...

But from what I've seen...I like.

[Golgo-13]

3!!! TOO GENEROUS!!!

300 EACH I SENTENCE HIM TO!!!


You guys are being way too lenient on him.:oldrazz:

[Halcohol]

I'm pretty sure that the moment I see the teaser for this film, I will **** my pants.

[SolidSnakeMGS]

I'm torn. I cant believe I missed the pic until now. On one hand its good as always to see Indy back, but on the other hand, this can't be the same tone or quality of movie as Raiders, so whats the point? I don't want to see Indy saying "im too old for this ****" type dialogue. And that Shia guy... ugh.

[Carmine Falcone]

And that Shia guy... ugh.

Agreed.

[Darkly Dexter]

You're right, because I haven't finished the movies, I can't really say i'm a IJ fan, I even said that in my post, but...don't I get credit for liking the character? :csad:

Like I said, I have seen the movies, just for whatever reason, never finish them...

But from what I've seen...I like.

that's nonsense

[scifiwolf]

If some of you doubt Shia, go watchThe Greatest Game Ever Played. That movie's a fantastic showcase for his dramatic acting. His performance in Disturbia was also surprisingly good.

[Catman]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

The man has been wearing the same cloths for 30 yrs. :csad: :o :yay:

[KALEL114]

Obviously, they should be casting me for flashback scenes.

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5052/indymeah8.jpg
No. And at least get the right gear first.:whatever:

[Qwerty©]

I like how everyone missed Fried Gold's obvious sarcasm.

[Halcohol]

One of you guys can have this. It's not quite eye-catching enough for me.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/Halcohol/indy.jpg

[Mr. Socko]

I hope this film is on par with Raiders. This could be the best summer film of next year. With Spielberg back, I've got my money on this being better than TDK and Iron Man.

[The Kid]

I'm torn. I cant believe I missed the pic until now. On one hand its good as always to see Indy back, but on the other hand, this can't be the same tone or quality of movie as Raiders, so whats the point? I don't want to see Indy saying "im too old for this ****" type dialogue. And that Shia guy... ugh.

maaaaaaaaaaaaaan. if the berg wasn't helming this, i'd be worried. But naw, this is guranteed to be ace, maybe be his swan song as a filmmaker. who knows.

[Kevin Roegele]

I've got my money on this being better than TDK and Iron Man.

The irony is that the last time Indy was on the big screen - 1989 - was also the last time the Joker was on the big screen.

[Kevin Roegele]

maaaaaaaaaaaaaan. if the berg wasn't helming this, i'd be worried. But naw, this is guranteed to be ace, maybe be his swan song as a filmmaker. who knows.

Spielberg has loads of projects lined up after this one.

[Catman]

The irony is that the last time Indy was on the big screen - 1989 - was also the last time the Joker was on the big screen.

I have a feeling that Indy will win this time.

[scifiwolf]

There wasa tournament on Bullz-Eye.com

Indy and Batman were the finalists. Check out the winner here (http://www.bullz-eye.com/entertainment/features/2007/bad_ass_bracket/title/indiana_jones_v_batman.htm).

Indy beat out Jack Bauer, Doc Holiday, John Mclean, and General Maximus to get to the final round.

[SolidSnakeMGS]

maaaaaaaaaaaaaan. if the berg wasn't helming this, i'd be worried. But naw, this is guranteed to be ace, maybe be his swan song as a filmmaker. who knows.

I think Last Crusade doesn't hold up well and is a good example of how Indy movies should be like Raiders and Temple (to a certain extent), exciting b-movies. Last Crusade tried to make it too serious which is why it failed in my eyes. I still enjoy it, but I consider it the worst of the bunch. I think this movie can only go down the same route but even worse since there is no hiding the age issue, like they skirted around in LC.

[scifiwolf]

Starting it all in 1980

http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Reviews/IndianaJones/Images/Indy-Sitting.jpg

[Kevin Roegele]

I think Last Crusade doesn't hold up well and is a good example of how Indy movies should be like Raiders and Temple (to a certain extent), exciting b-movies. Last Crusade tried to make it too serious which is why it failed in my eyes. I still enjoy it, but I consider it the worst of the bunch. I think this movie can only go down the same route but even worse since there is no hiding the age issue, like they skirted around in LC.

Last Crusade really isn't a serious movie. It's almost an action-comedy. Connery and Ford are a double act.

[Kevin Roegele]

http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Reviews/IndianaJones/Images/Indy-Sitting.jpghttp://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

[Catman]

I think Last Crusade doesn't hold up well and is a good example of how Indy movies should be like Raiders and Temple (to a certain extent), exciting b-movies. Last Crusade tried to make it too serious which is why it failed in my eyes. I still enjoy it, but I consider it the worst of the bunch. I think this movie can only go down the same route but even worse since there is no hiding the age issue, like they skirted around in LC.

I disagree. Crusade was a great movie. I loved the pairing of Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. It also had some great action sequences. While Raiders is the best I have to confess that Crusade is my favorite.

[Hunter Rider]

Awesome:up:

[Kevin Roegele]

I have a feeling that Indy will win this time.

It's an intriguing contest. I wouldn't like to guess either way. I think the return of the Joker will be a big draw for Batman.

[Qwerty©]

It's an intriguing contest. I wouldn't like to guess either way. I think the return of the Joker will be a big draw for Batman.The Joker's unconventional design and dark tone of TDK could go against it, however.

[Kevin Roegele]

The Joker's unconventional design and dark tone of TDK could go against it, however.

I don't think the mass public will be aware of exactly how the Joker will be handled. They'll be expecting the usual Joker.

[Catman]

It's an intriguing contest. I wouldn't like to guess either way. I think the return of the Joker will be a big draw for Batman.

Even though I like Tim Burton's Batman alot more than Crusade I'll be the first to admit that the MAIN reason it was the box office champ that year was because it was the first serious Batman movie. Plus, people were curious. All that Michael Keaton controversy and what-not.

Indy is a much more popular character and franchise, so it has the advantage.

[Qwerty©]

I don't think the mass public will be aware of exactly how the Joker will be handled. They'll be expecting the usual Joker.
Well they won't know he is in it unless they see him in a trailer or other advertisement, and then they'll judge his appearance.

[SolidSnakeMGS]

Last Crusade really isn't a serious movie. It's almost an action-comedy. Connery and Ford are a double act.

What I mean by serious is that it dealt more with the characters, the relationship between Indy and his dad, their past...so by comparison, it is a more serious movie. The tank action scene, the best in the movie, is pretty similiar to the much superior desert chase from Raiders, and none of the sequels have the tremendously memorable and exciting opening with the boulder from the Idol Temple.

I also didn't like how they treated Sallah and Brody. Both were reduced to comedic effect.

At the beginning of Raiders after the action, Professor Jones is discussing some random subject, whereas in Last Crusade he's talking more about archaeology in general. To me, it was a weakness in writing because it seemed more like an in-joke about the movies themselves.

But I've said this a million times, so my opinion is stamped. :yay:

[Mr. Socko]

In case you all don't know, The Last Crusade was the highest grossing film of '89, besting Ghostbusters II and Batman.

[Catman]

What I mean by serious is that it dealt more with the characters, the relationship between Indy and his dad, their past...so by comparison, it is a more serious movie.

I loved all of that! :up:

[Catman]

In case you all don't know, The Last Crusade was the highest grossing film of '89, besting Ghostbusters II and Batman.

wrong! Batman was the highest grossing film of 1989.

[Hunter Rider]

Not worldwide

[Mr. Socko]

wrong! Batman was the highest grossing film of 1989.


No, sir. You are wrong!

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade was the highest grossing movie of 1989. Research it.

[Catman]

Not worldwide

I don't know about that but domestically it was!

[Mr. Socko]

I don't know about that but domestically it was!


It was the highest grossing film of '89. You are aware that WorldWide is what really matters right?

[Golgo-13]

Do you guyus want the same Indy sounding punches? I've always loved the sound of a punch in the Indy movies, it sounds more like an amplified smack.

[Hunter Rider]

http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/798/798866p1.html

Indy Gets Leied
Filming on the Big Island in August.
by IGN Staff (http://uk.movies.ign.com/email.html)



US, June 22, 2007 - Unless you've been off world for the past few weeks, you'll know that the fourth installment of Indiana Jones has, at long last, started filming. Shooting is taking place in New Haven, Connecticut and Deming, New Mexico, and now confirmation of another shooting location has come our way.
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reveals that Indy filming will take place along Hamakua Coast, located on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Lucasfilm has reportedly opened a production office in Hilo where the movie is expected to shoot for three weeks in August. Nothing further is known about the Hawaii filming.
The paper spoke with publicist Deb Wuliger, currently with the production in New Mexico, who declined to give more information about the movie, but commented plenty on the high level of secrecy surrounding the project. "Everybody's excited about the project and we're really excited about going to shoot on location, and we also want to be able to preserve a bit of surprise when people plop down their -- I don't know what ticket prices are in Hawaii, but in L.A. it's $12 -- come next May. So we're really trying to keep everything to a minimum," she says.

"The attempt is to preserve the integrity of the story and to preserve the experience with the audience. We're going through a period of time where information travels so fast and people put things together so quickly that before a movie can be released, people are reading about it. ... The thing about the Internet is that when there are spoilers, at least they announce it, so people can choose how to look. But the (mainstream media), that's not how they do news. ... The problem is that there's no longer any such thing as a 'local story.' People piece them all together and it's a different world and we're trying to learn how to deal with that."
If anyone can preserve the surprises until the film's May 22, 2008 release, it's George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Of course, we'll do our best to dig up a few bones for ya, so keep it right here on IGN!

[Mr. Socko]

Do you guyus want the same Indy sounding punches? I've always loved the sound of a punch in the Indy movies, it sounds more like an amplified smack.

I really didn't notice how different sounding it was until I saw the featurette on the DVD. I do like it now.

[Catman]

It was the highest grossing film of '89. You are aware that WorldWide is what really matters right?

Either way, its not what Kev and I were talking about. We were talking about U.S. box office.

[Mr. Socko]

Ok.

[scifiwolf]

US, June 22, 2007 - Unless you've been off world for the past few weeks, you'll know that the fourth installment of Indiana Jones has, at long last, started filming. Shooting is taking place in New Haven, Connecticut and Deming, New Mexico, and now confirmation of another shooting location has come our way.Blade Runner!

Nice find on the article hunter rider!

[Kevin Roegele]

Either way, its not what Kev and I were talking about. We were talking about U.S. box office.

Yeah, 2007 is Batman Vs Indy - the rematch. :yay:

[Rezzo]

Waiting an entire year for this will seem like a lifetime :(

[Mr. Socko]

Yeah, 2007 is Batman Vs Indy - the rematch. :yay:

What if Iron Man throws them both off?

[Hunter Rider]

The tank action scene, the best in the movie, is pretty similiar to the much superior desert chase from Raiders,


Not gonna debate which is better but add these 2 to the awesome mine cart chase in Temple and this series has the best moving action sequences ever IMO,i wonder what Spielberg will come up with in this one to join the above 3 classics

[Lord Blackbolt]

I've been waiting for this movie for 10 years now....lol

[Kevin Roegele]

What if Iron Man throws them both off?

That would be something, wouldn't it?

[Green Goblin 1964]

I've been waiting for this movie for 10 years now....lol
Funny if it's a letdown......not saying it will but it would be funny


NOT REALLY:csad:

[Mr. Socko]

Steven Spielberg is directing, so the chances of this sucking are not high, and he decides more for the Indy films than Lucas does, so no worries.

[Spider-Gamer]

Now that I think about it, why does James Bond get his own fourm on Super Hero Hype, but not Indiana Jones? :csad:

[Hunter Rider]

Now that I think about it, why does James Bond get his own fourm on Super Hero Hype, but not Indiana Jones? :csad:
Because SHH doesn't have any deal with the makers of Indy

[Jspider13]

SHH makes deals?

[Hunter Rider]

http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/796/796210p1.html

Indy's New Era
IGN sets the stage for Indiana Jones IV with a look at the year 1957.
by IGN Staff (http://uk.movies.ign.com/email.html)



US, June 22, 2007 - As with any highly-anticipated movie that's shrouded in secrecy, Indiana Jones IV (http://uk.movies.ign.com/indy/) has legions of devoted fans salivating over every little piece of information that surfaces.
Indy fans have been teased by the filmmakers' stop-and-start approach to the project for over a decade now, so we'll forgive any fanboy freak-outs and all hyper-enthusiastic speculation about the film's story. In fact, we love Indiana Jones just as much as the next guy, and aren't immune to the fanboy bug ourselves.


We recently uncovered the possibility (http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/795/795878p1.html) that Area 51, ground zero for the UFO phenomenon, or at least the nearby Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, could be featured in the film. That possibility gets the movie geek mind racing. Will there be flying saucers or some kind of military-industrial complex conspiracy? How might the top secret installation figure into the Indy IV story? It's all conjecture, of course, but it's a fun way to indulge ourselves until more concrete details are revealed.
If we're going to get serious about speculation, however, we need to take a look at the story's historical context. The movie supposedly takes place in 1957. What was going on in the world at that time and how might the events of the day intersect with the life of professor, archaeologist, and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr.?


The Cold War
Indy previously took on the Nazis, and we think it's likely that he'll go up against the Ruskies this time around. The Cold War between the United States and the USSR was on everyone's mind in 1957. Nuclear proliferation was at its height as both countries were developing droves of missiles capable of obliterating the other. The U.S. conducted numerous above-ground nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site, which is very near where the production is slated to film. Could there be a correlation? We think so.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/eisenhowermissle_1181923887.jpg - Dwight D. Eisenhower Library

August 7, 1957 - Before a national TV audience, President Dwight D. Eisenhower displays a nose cone from a Jupiter-C missile.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, announced his "Eisenhower Doctrine," in a message to Congress on January 5, 1957. It was his foreign policy statement telling the world that the United States would use the armed forces in response to imminent or actual aggression to the country. He put the Soviets on notice, saying that other countries taking stands against Communism would be given assistance by the United States. That didn't exactly improve relations.
On October 4, 1957, to the shock of the United States, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made object to orbit the Earth. This, of course, fueled Cold War hysteria among the American people. If your dad hadn't already built a fallout shelter in the basement, then he'd better get crackin' on it.
The Sputnik crisis intensified counter-Soviet efforts within the United States government, including major spending increases in the areas of defense and scientific research. It also prompted the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which was officially founded one year later. All of this resulted in the strengthening of the military-industrial complex, an element that we could definitely see playing a role in Indy IV. Might there be some sort of X-Files-ish shadow government activity? Remember those black sedans that are supposed to be chasing Indy around downtown New Haven? Maybe they're FBI agents or MiBs!
The year also saw the United States fail spectacularly at launching its first satellite -- it blew up on the launch pad. But the country made a military technology breakthrough in July 1957 when Major John Glenn flew his F8U supersonic jet from California to New York in 3 hours, 23 minutes and 8 seconds setting a new transcontinental speed record. Maybe Indy could hitch a ride on the F8U.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/sputnikmodel_1181924364.jpg - NSSDC Master Catalog - NASA

A model of Sputnik 1


Pop Culture
All of the previous Indiana Jones movies have kept it authentic by maintaining a look and feel true to the time and place in which they're set. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are sure to keep it real again this time around by steeping the film in the popular culture of the 1950s. That would give it a distinctly different look than the pre-WWII vibe of the previous films. In fact, the movie's American cultural backdrop will be more like Lucas' American Graffiti, with its cruising hot rods, rock n' roll music spun by Wolfman Jack, and period hairstyles, than any of the prior Indy adventures. Graffiti is set in 1962, just five years after the supposed Indy IV timeframe. And while we don't expect to see Dr. Jones pulling up at Mel's Drive-In, we're pretty sure there will be at least a passing reference to the 1973 film that also happened to star Harrison Ford.
What other pop culture elements might be reflected on screen? Elvis' popularity as the King of Rock n' Roll was on the rise and he starred in Jailhouse Rock, which opened in November of '57.

Pop Culture (Cont'd) Alec Guinness starred in The Bridge on the River Kwai, a role that won him an Oscar for Best Actor. That'd make a fun reference given Guinness' later involvement in the Star Wars films. Maybe the film's title appears on a marquee during a street scene or something? Bridge on the River Kwai was all the rage that year and also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Cinematography.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/kwai_1181924628.jpg - Columbia Pictures

Alec Guinness in The Bridge on the River Kwai

In the literary world, the first edition of Jack Kerouac's On the Road went on sale, and although we wouldn't peg Indiana Jones as a beatnik, we could see the whole Beat Generation vibe represented in the film in some way. Maybe Indy visits a jazz club where some cool cats are hanging out, rocking their dark shades and goatees.

Civil Rights
1957 saw major developments in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The film doesn't take place in the American South as far as we know, but given that the director is the socially conscious and politically active Spielberg, we wouldn't be at all surprised if the movie somehow referenced the struggle for equal rights. We're not suggesting that Indy should have some lame Forrest Gump-ish encounter with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or anything, but it could be referenced in a more elegant way.
During the year, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond set the record for the longest filibuster ever with his 24-hour, 18-minute speech opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Primarily a voting rights bill, the act was ultimately passed and was the first piece of civil rights legislation enacted since Reconstruction.
On September 24th, President Eisenhower famously sent federal troops to Arkansas to allow safe passage of the Little Rock Nine into Central High School.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/littlerocknine_1181924812.jpg - Library of Congress

Members of the 101st Airborne Division escort the Little Rock Nine


Organized Crime
Does Indy have ties to the mob? We doubt it, but organized crime was big news in 1957. It could show up somehow.
In May, Vincent "The Chin" Gigante (a retired boxer-turned-mafioso) attempted to assassinate Frank Costello (then boss of the Genovese family), but botched it.
October saw the assassination of Mafia boss Albert Anastasia, who ran the contract killing syndicate Murder, Inc., at a barbershop in Park Sheraton Hotel in NYC.
'57 was also the year that the FBI arrested Jimmy Hoffa, a labor leader with mob ties, on bribery charges.
A historic summit of the American mafia, dubbed the Apalachin Meeting, was held in Apalachin, New York in November. The meeting was attended by roughly 100 mafia crime bosses from the United States, Canada and Italy. It was ultimately broken up by authorities who became curious after spotting all the ritzy cars with license plates from around the country. Bad news for the mob: Over 60 underworld bosses were captured.
Maybe those black sedans chasing Indy aren't FBI men after all... Maybe they're mobsters trying to get their hands on Indy's latest discovery!

Your Turn
So, now that we've all gotten a feel for the era that Indy IV takes place in, it's easier to picture Shia LaBeouf as a greaser, and we can see Indy sneaking around Area 51, encountering the not-actually-dead Albert Einstein who is working on some kind of top secret project for the government. This is all still speculation, of course, but it's fun. Send us your ideas for Indy IV scenarios, and keep watching IGN Movies for the latest news.

[Hunter Rider]

SHH makes deals?

I guess so

[Mr. Socko]

Seeing as there are Indiana Jones comic books, it'd really be more fitting for an Indy board than a James Bond board. But either way, this one thread ain't enough.

Anyone else here members of other Indy sites? I'm sure we got some other hardcore fans here.

[Catman]

Now that I think about it, why does James Bond get his own fourm on Super Hero Hype, but not Indiana Jones? :csad:

Sony paid Mirko some big cash for that section.

[Spider-Gamer]

Sony paid Mirko some big cash for that section.

An example of giving into "the man" I suppose. :o

[danoyse]

Wow, he actually looks pretty good. I was worried, but that is Indiana Jones

I actually saw Harrison Ford walking down Madison Ave in NY about 9 years ago when I was on my way home from work. I did my cool New Yorker thing and just kept walking (he was right next to me :wow: ), but all I could think was "INDIANA JONES!!!"

He looks great. And he'll always be Indy. :yay:

[scifiwolf]

Seeing as there are Indiana Jones comic books, it'd really be more fitting for an Indy board than a James Bond board. But either way, this one thread ain't enough.

Anyone else here members of other Indy sites? I'm sure we got some other hardcore fans here.
Yeah, I've been with the Raven over at TheRaider.net for three years longer than I've been a member here.

[Green Goblin 1964]

Steven Spielberg is directing, so the chances of this sucking are not high, and he decides more for the Indy films than Lucas does, so no worries.
let's hope so....:oldrazz:

[Catman]

An example of giving into "the man" I suppose. :o

Mirko is a sell-out. :cmad: :o

[Hunter Rider]

the forum was in exchange for exclusives etc from what i understand

[Spider-Gamer]

the forum was in exchange for exclusives etc from what i understand

Then I want Indiana Jones exclusives! :cmad: :csad:

[The Kid]

http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/796/796210p1.html

Indy's New Era
IGN sets the stage for Indiana Jones IV with a look at the year 1957.
by IGN Staff (http://uk.movies.ign.com/email.html)



US, June 22, 2007 - As with any highly-anticipated movie that's shrouded in secrecy, Indiana Jones IV (http://uk.movies.ign.com/indy/) has legions of devoted fans salivating over every little piece of information that surfaces.
Indy fans have been teased by the filmmakers' stop-and-start approach to the project for over a decade now, so we'll forgive any fanboy freak-outs and all hyper-enthusiastic speculation about the film's story. In fact, we love Indiana Jones just as much as the next guy, and aren't immune to the fanboy bug ourselves.


We recently uncovered the possibility (http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/795/795878p1.html) that Area 51, ground zero for the UFO phenomenon, or at least the nearby Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, could be featured in the film. That possibility gets the movie geek mind racing. Will there be flying saucers or some kind of military-industrial complex conspiracy? How might the top secret installation figure into the Indy IV story? It's all conjecture, of course, but it's a fun way to indulge ourselves until more concrete details are revealed.
If we're going to get serious about speculation, however, we need to take a look at the story's historical context. The movie supposedly takes place in 1957. What was going on in the world at that time and how might the events of the day intersect with the life of professor, archaeologist, and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr.?


The Cold War
Indy previously took on the Nazis, and we think it's likely that he'll go up against the Ruskies this time around. The Cold War between the United States and the USSR was on everyone's mind in 1957. Nuclear proliferation was at its height as both countries were developing droves of missiles capable of obliterating the other. The U.S. conducted numerous above-ground nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site, which is very near where the production is slated to film. Could there be a correlation? We think so.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/eisenhowermissle_1181923887.jpg - Dwight D. Eisenhower Library

August 7, 1957 - Before a national TV audience, President Dwight D. Eisenhower displays a nose cone from a Jupiter-C missile.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, announced his "Eisenhower Doctrine," in a message to Congress on January 5, 1957. It was his foreign policy statement telling the world that the United States would use the armed forces in response to imminent or actual aggression to the country. He put the Soviets on notice, saying that other countries taking stands against Communism would be given assistance by the United States. That didn't exactly improve relations.
On October 4, 1957, to the shock of the United States, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made object to orbit the Earth. This, of course, fueled Cold War hysteria among the American people. If your dad hadn't already built a fallout shelter in the basement, then he'd better get crackin' on it.
The Sputnik crisis intensified counter-Soviet efforts within the United States government, including major spending increases in the areas of defense and scientific research. It also prompted the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which was officially founded one year later. All of this resulted in the strengthening of the military-industrial complex, an element that we could definitely see playing a role in Indy IV. Might there be some sort of X-Files-ish shadow government activity? Remember those black sedans that are supposed to be chasing Indy around downtown New Haven? Maybe they're FBI agents or MiBs!
The year also saw the United States fail spectacularly at launching its first satellite -- it blew up on the launch pad. But the country made a military technology breakthrough in July 1957 when Major John Glenn flew his F8U supersonic jet from California to New York in 3 hours, 23 minutes and 8 seconds setting a new transcontinental speed record. Maybe Indy could hitch a ride on the F8U.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/sputnikmodel_1181924364.jpg - NSSDC Master Catalog - NASA

A model of Sputnik 1


Pop Culture
All of the previous Indiana Jones movies have kept it authentic by maintaining a look and feel true to the time and place in which they're set. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are sure to keep it real again this time around by steeping the film in the popular culture of the 1950s. That would give it a distinctly different look than the pre-WWII vibe of the previous films. In fact, the movie's American cultural backdrop will be more like Lucas' American Graffiti, with its cruising hot rods, rock n' roll music spun by Wolfman Jack, and period hairstyles, than any of the prior Indy adventures. Graffiti is set in 1962, just five years after the supposed Indy IV timeframe. And while we don't expect to see Dr. Jones pulling up at Mel's Drive-In, we're pretty sure there will be at least a passing reference to the 1973 film that also happened to star Harrison Ford.
What other pop culture elements might be reflected on screen? Elvis' popularity as the King of Rock n' Roll was on the rise and he starred in Jailhouse Rock, which opened in November of '57.

Pop Culture (Cont'd) Alec Guinness starred in The Bridge on the River Kwai, a role that won him an Oscar for Best Actor. That'd make a fun reference given Guinness' later involvement in the Star Wars films. Maybe the film's title appears on a marquee during a street scene or something? Bridge on the River Kwai was all the rage that year and also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Cinematography.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/kwai_1181924628.jpg - Columbia Pictures

Alec Guinness in The Bridge on the River Kwai

In the literary world, the first edition of Jack Kerouac's On the Road went on sale, and although we wouldn't peg Indiana Jones as a beatnik, we could see the whole Beat Generation vibe represented in the film in some way. Maybe Indy visits a jazz club where some cool cats are hanging out, rocking their dark shades and goatees.

Civil Rights
1957 saw major developments in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The film doesn't take place in the American South as far as we know, but given that the director is the socially conscious and politically active Spielberg, we wouldn't be at all surprised if the movie somehow referenced the struggle for equal rights. We're not suggesting that Indy should have some lame Forrest Gump-ish encounter with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or anything, but it could be referenced in a more elegant way.
During the year, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond set the record for the longest filibuster ever with his 24-hour, 18-minute speech opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Primarily a voting rights bill, the act was ultimately passed and was the first piece of civil rights legislation enacted since Reconstruction.
On September 24th, President Eisenhower famously sent federal troops to Arkansas to allow safe passage of the Little Rock Nine into Central High School.

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/796/796210/littlerocknine_1181924812.jpg - Library of Congress

Members of the 101st Airborne Division escort the Little Rock Nine


Organized Crime
Does Indy have ties to the mob? We doubt it, but organized crime was big news in 1957. It could show up somehow.
In May, Vincent "The Chin" Gigante (a retired boxer-turned-mafioso) attempted to assassinate Frank Costello (then boss of the Genovese family), but botched it.
October saw the assassination of Mafia boss Albert Anastasia, who ran the contract killing syndicate Murder, Inc., at a barbershop in Park Sheraton Hotel in NYC.
'57 was also the year that the FBI arrested Jimmy Hoffa, a labor leader with mob ties, on bribery charges.
A historic summit of the American mafia, dubbed the Apalachin Meeting, was held in Apalachin, New York in November. The meeting was attended by roughly 100 mafia crime bosses from the United States, Canada and Italy. It was ultimately broken up by authorities who became curious after spotting all the ritzy cars with license plates from around the country. Bad news for the mob: Over 60 underworld bosses were captured.
Maybe those black sedans chasing Indy aren't FBI men after all... Maybe they're mobsters trying to get their hands on Indy's latest discovery!

Your Turn
So, now that we've all gotten a feel for the era that Indy IV takes place in, it's easier to picture Shia LaBeouf as a greaser, and we can see Indy sneaking around Area 51, encountering the not-actually-dead Albert Einstein who is working on some kind of top secret project for the government. This is all still speculation, of course, but it's fun. Send us your ideas for Indy IV scenarios, and keep watching IGN Movies for the latest news.

YAHOOOO. Well that's the fun of these films isn't it. they happen during the old days when most of us didnt exist.

Well I'm looking forward to a trip back in time. We got a taste of that in King kong, then the movie became ridiculous.

I love the 50s. Post world war, so things should be a lot calmer for indy, yet he'll need to get back in gear for some evil's afoot, and that's when wearing a fedora like indy does was the only way to dress. we need to go back to looking classy.

[Hunter Rider]

Then I want Indiana Jones exclusives! :cmad: :csad:

I'd love an Indy forum as well:cwink:

[Golgo-13]

Steven Spielberg is directing, so the chances of this sucking are not high, and he decides more for the Indy films than Lucas does, so no worries.

That doesn't sound right? Lucas wrote the movie didn't he? Plus LUCASFILM is making the movie..so doesn't that mean, techniqually, George have slightly more power that Speilburg?

[Catman]

Then I want Indiana Jones exclusives! :cmad: :csad:

YEAH! :cmad:

I'd love an Indy forum as well:cwink:

You better not be a mod in that forum! :cmad: ;)

[Catman]

That doesn't sound right? Lucas wrote the movie didn't he? Plus LUCASFILM is making the movie..so doesn't that mean, techniqually, George have slightly more power that Speilburg?

Lucas isn't on the set 90% of the time. Thats when Spielberg goes ahead and does whatever he wants. Harrison Ford has talked about this before.

[scifiwolf]

That doesn't sound right? Lucas wrote the movie didn't he? Plus LUCASFILM is making the movie..so doesn't that mean, techniqually, George have slightly more power that Speilburg?George didn't write the script, David Koepp did. Gearge, Harrison, and Steven had equal say-so over the script, with George giving it the final stamp. After development, Steven has relatively autonomous control of production.

[Hunter Rider]

You better not be a mod in that forum! :cmad: ;)

I'm a mod everywhere now:oldrazz::cwink:

[Mr. Socko]

That doesn't sound right? Lucas wrote the movie didn't he? Plus LUCASFILM is making the movie..so doesn't that mean, techniqually, George have slightly more power that Speilburg?


As others have said, Lucas didn't write the film and Uncle George is not always on set like Spielberg. Hey, George has even said before that he doesn't like Principal Photography and let's Steven handle all of that. Most of the things during Post-Production are also headed by Spielberg. Lucas mostly does the stuff in pre-production including thinking up the story and pulling off the special effects.

[Catman]

I'm a mod everywhere now:oldrazz::cwink:

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[xwolverine2]

if indy doesnt have its own forum... then the terrorists win

[chaseter]

if indy doesnt have its own forum... then the terrorists win
Transformers got one so why not?

[xwolverine2]

transformers has its comic book routs... and they're planning sequels..its reasonable

however "wanted"...... wtf?

lol

[Catman]

if indy doesnt have its own forum... then the terrorists win

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/48/Lilbushlogo.JPG

Thats right!

[chaseter]

transformers has its comic book routs... and they're planning sequels..its reasonable

however "wanted"...... wtf?

lol
Bond has no comics...so why can't Potter get a forum too?

[Gold Samurai]

man when the trailer hits the net its gonna tear apart the internet...

like episode I all over again....

>_<


only this time time it will be better :D I hope Shia's not the jar jar binks of the movie

Imagine if Indiana jones 4 were released with die hard 4 and rocky 6, break out the 4 pm dinners! :D

[The Chairman]

Imagine if Indiana jones 4 were released with die hard 4 and rocky 6, break out the 4 pm dinners! :D

They should've all been just one movie along with Jurassic Park 4 , Beverly Hills Cop 4 and Rambo 4.

[Mr. Socko]

transformers has its comic book routs... and they're planning sequels..its reasonable

however "wanted"...... wtf?

lol

Wtf is wanted?

Bond has no comics...so why can't Potter get a forum too?

Lol, I think thats one of the reasons why there's no Indy forum. They keep making more and more non-comic based forums, people will only beg for more until there's more general film sections then their are comic book films.

[Darkly Dexter]

Lost should have a forum

[xwolverine2]

Bond has no comics...so why can't Potter get a forum too?

because its dead after two more movies -__-

only this time time it will be better I hope Shia's not the jar jar binks of the movie
i liked the little kid in (i forgot which indy movie) he was funny... jar jar was just ..uncomical

Wtf is wanted?
its unwanted

[Geo7877]

Bond has no comics...so why can't Potter get a forum too?

Bond has had plenty of comic books made, is basically a superhero (Which this forum is, superhero hype, not comic hype) and is a huge franchise with years of history in cinema. Potter has had no comic books made and is a stupid fad which will thankfully be over when he dies.

[Catman]

i liked the little kid in (i forgot which indy movie) he was funny

Short Round? Temple of Doom?

[xwolverine2]

Short Round? Temple of Doom?

the one that kept screaming DAAACTAH JOONES!:woot:

[xwolverine2]

Bond has had plenty of comic books made, is basically a superhero (Which this forum is, superhero hype, not comic hype) and is a huge franchise with years of history in cinema. Potter has had no comic books made and is a stupid fad which will thankfully be over when he dies.

lol i loved how u edited it:oldrazz:

[Catman]

the one that kept screaming DAAACTAH JOONES!:woot:

You cheat, Daaactah Joones!

[The Chairman]

There was rumor that Shortround as well as Marion from ROTLA (which I just finished and still love to this day) were going to be in the fourth one. Shame nothing materialized.

[Catman]

There was rumor that Shortround as well as Marion from ROTLA (which I just finished and still love to this day) were going to be in the fourth one. Shame nothing materialized.

:csad:

[The Chairman]

Also, I take it John Hurt appears in flashbacks in the new film, because his character was already dead in Raiders.

[Mr. Socko]

His character has not officially been named. We don't know who he is going to be.

[Timstuff]

http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Reviews/IndianaJones/Images/Indy-Sitting.jpghttp://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

lol, funny how much more skin he appears to have grown over the last 27 years. :D

Great to see Harry wearin' the hat again. :up:

[sithgoblin]

The man has been wearing the same cloths for 30 yrs. :csad: :o :yay:

Heh, I was thinking the same thing

[~†~§iX~†~]

Harrison looks more like my old man than ever. It's going to be weird watching that film for me!......

[Fried Gold]

..No :dry:

No. And at least get the right gear first.:whatever:http://secretunicornsforum.com/forum/images/smiles/kidsthesedays.jpg

[Carmine Falcone]

Also, I take it John Hurt appears in flashbacks in the new film, because his character was already dead in Raiders.

Who is he supposed to be?

[sithgoblin]

Also, I take it John Hurt appears in flashbacks in the new film, because his character was already dead in Raiders.

It's not confirmed that he's playing Abner, but even if it is, just because Marion thought he was dead doesn't mean he is.

[FaT_tONle]

Who's Abner again?

[Hunter Rider]

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[Golgo-13]

Who's Abner again?

Karen Ravenwood's soppodely dead father, from Raiders.

[Golgo-13]

As others have said, Lucas didn't write the film and Uncle George is not always on set like Spielberg. Hey, George has even said before that he doesn't like Principal Photography and let's Steven handle all of that. Most of the things during Post-Production are also headed by Spielberg. Lucas mostly does the stuff in pre-production including thinking up the story and pulling off the special effects.

That's the two main things that could **** this up, isn't it?:csad:

[Fried Gold]

That's the two main things that could **** this up, isn't it?:csad:Not really as Lucas pulls off special effects and story really well. He sucks at dialogue and script writing. A well written script would not be able to accomodate the extrainious CGI that Lucas may be tempted to throw on.

[scifiwolf]

Lucas isn't in charge of the effects, that falls to the director. Just because his company is doing the efects doesn't mean he's overseeing them.

[xwolverine2]

ILM is doing the fx?!

[xwolverine2]

There was rumor that Shortround as well as Marion from ROTLA (which I just finished and still love to this day) were going to be in the fourth one. Shame nothing materialized.

wouldnt he be like 30 yrs old about now anyways?


it would be more DOOOCTAW JOOWNS!:woot:

[Golgo-13]

Lucas isn't in charge of the effects, that falls to the director. Just because his company is doing the efects doesn't mean he's overseeing them.

So o.k, according to you guys he didn't write the story, he's not the director, he's not doing the effects, and he's never on set, so if you guys know so much, what the hell is his damn job?:whatever:

[Hunter Rider]

So o.k, according to you guys he didn't write the story, he's not the director, he's not doing the effects, and he's never on set, so if you guys know so much, what the hell is his damn job?:whatever:

Financial backing from his production company i guess

[scifiwolf]

He's the producer. It's his baby, Steven is the one who raises it.

[Catman]

Heh, I was thinking the same thing

Someone in the movie should mention that. :o

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:heart:

ILM is doing the fx?!

But of course!

[The Kid]

Harrison looks more like my old man than ever. It's going to be weird watching that film for me!......

LOL, your dad could be his stunt double!

Still I'm kinda glad he's showing his age in this and not hiding it. It'll make him seem even more like a grizzled tough badass when he's hanging off buildings and stuff.

[Cinemaman]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1028/firstindy4picrf1.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=21194

:wow: :word: :up:

*went screamming like a teenage girl*

Thank you Spielberg! Thank you Ford! :)

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

:wow: :word: :up:

*went screamming like a teenage girl*

Thank you Spielberg! Thank you Ford! :)


:cwink:
Don't forget Mr lucas, after all, he is the beards creation!

[Jack Rabbit]

Karen Ravenwood's soppodely dead father, from Raiders.

...Marion?:dry:

[Golgo-13]

...Marion?:dry:

Yeah, Marion...my bad. I was thing Karen Allen who plays her.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Yeah, Marion...my bad. I was thing Karen Allen who plays her.

not a bad lady to be thinking about.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

:wow: :word: :up:

*went screamming like a teenage girl*

Thank you Spielberg! Thank you Ford! :)

um - what the ****?

It's just a pic of him sitting and he happens to be in costume. WOW! AMAZING! I AM GOING TO DIE OF HOW MUCH DETAIL THEY'RE PUTTING INTO THE CHARACTER!

It's not even a still from the film

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Sorry to sound like a grumpy googlebag but that's my opinion

[WorthyStevens]

um - what the ****?

It's just a pic of him sitting and he happens to be in costume. WOW! AMAZING! I AM GOING TO DIE OF HOW MUCH DETAIL THEY'RE PUTTING INTO THE CHARACTER!

It's not even a still from the film

It's just good to see him back in uniform.

[Excel]

You might know this or not; but the people I spoke with today said the plot revolves around one of Indy's old adventures and stuff he learned on it; and now people want him to talk but he isn't so willing. So the films him on the run, trying to figure out what exactly they want and why.

no details though :(

[Golgo-13]

You might know this or not; but the people I spoke with today said the plot revolves around one of Indy's old adventures and stuff he learned on it; and now people want him to talk but he isn't so willing. So the films him on the run, trying to figure out what exactly they want and why.

no details though :(

Well wasn't Abner a leading authority in the occult and The Ark? So maybe it has something to do with the Ark? As much as i loved Raiders, i always felt there was more of a story to be told about the Ark seeing it boxed away, with hundreds of other boxes in that governmet warehouse......

..seeing as how Marion is involved, and Abner is rumored, i say it involves The Ark.

[Excel]

is marion defiently back?

[Golgo-13]

I believe so, as a cameo.