Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

[Kevin Roegele]

Besides Indy 4 has always used stunt doubles when Harrison couldn't/wouldn't perform any of the major stunts.

No, really? :D

The point is that we all know Ford is 65 now. Therefore, he cant do as many of the stunts as he used to (and he's known in Hollywood as being as good at stunts as a genuine stuntman). But the movie still has to be as exciting and spectacular, if not more so, than the previous three movies - and the dude is 65. No matter how 'great' he looks, or how hands on he was in firewall (as Indy action is somewhat more hectic and varied), he is 65.

[chamber-music]

You know he's really there to make Harrison Ford look more athletic? The same was done in A View to a Kill, Roger Moore was 56 so he was pared with Patrick McNee.

Ray winstone was a former amutuer boxer. He won 80 out of 88 bouts and his only 50. I'm pretty sure he could still kick Harrison Fords 65 year old ass.

Winstone was pretty great in Cold Mountain and The Proposition.

[Carmine Falcone]

Wait, Winstones the side-kick?

I thought he was the villan...:huh:

Ford refers to him as his side-kick in the comic con video.

Ray winstone was a former amutuer boxer. He won 80 out of 88 bouts

Wow, I never knew that. It makes him even cooler.

[Kevin Roegele]

Ray winstone was a former amutuer boxer. He won 80 out of 88 bouts and his only 50. I'm pretty sure he could still kick Harrison Fords 65 year old ass.

Yeah, but he looks old and fat, and his character will no doubt be trailing behind Indy the whole movie and require rescuing.

[Carmine Falcone]

Winstone owns you. :o

[Kevin Roegele]

Winstone owns you. :o

:huh:

[Hunter Rider]

:huh:

Remember he won you in a card game against Dennis Hopper mid lines

[Kevin Roegele]

Remember he won you in a card game against Dennis Hopper mid lines

I thought that was Jon Voight.

[Hunter Rider]

I thought that was Jon Voight.

No he was beating Angelina that night:csad:

[Kevin Roegele]

No he was beating Angelina that night:csad:

Oh right.

I did wonder why Ray Winstone keeps yelling at me to paint his fence.

[Sam Fisher]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22904

[Carmine Falcone]

Remember he won you in a card game against Dennis Hopper mid lines

http://forum.ingloriousbastards.nl/forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gifhttp://forum.ingloriousbastards.nl/forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gifhttp://forum.ingloriousbastards.nl/forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif

[Golgo-13]

Winstone looks like a Boxer. Him, Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham just having that fighter look.

[Mr. Socko]

Lego Indy game...that's going to PWN!

[Mr. Socko]

Sorry for doubling but here's some really cool pics of the figures coming out in '08.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3761/img3163resizepj1.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6651/belloqjg6.jpg

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5033/picture6oj5.jpg

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3769/picture10yf7.jpg

http://afigures.com/g/albums/07_SDCC/Hasbro/Indiana_Jones/007.jpg

Indy, Marion, Belloq, Sallah. It's really about time we get some proper Indy figures.(Kenner just don't cut it)

[Carmine Falcone]

Lego Indy game...that's going to PWN!

I love LEGO games too. :o

[Kevin Roegele]

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3761/img3163resizepj1.jpg

Cool........who's that supposed to be?

[Redwoods Wolf]

I feel like these figures were released before...roughly around the time Indy came out on DVD.

[The Green Goblin]

Look at the size of that skillet! :wow:

[black_dust]

Cool........who's that supposed to be?

Vic Armstrong

[Kevin Roegele]

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6651/belloqjg6.jpg

I didn't know George Bush was in the movie-!

[Sebastos]

Isn't there a new Indiana Jones game in the works besides the Lego version?

[scifiwolf]

New behind-the-scenes video up at indianajones.com. There's also another one of the Comic Con footage in better quality.

[SolidSnakeMGS]

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3761/img3163resizepj1.jpg

I didn't know Walter Mathau was Indy:huh:

Eh, these figures aren't that great. I got an old Indy in German disguise figure still in the package. I think its face looks more like Indy :csad:

[Whiskey Tango]

I've had this one sitting on my desk for years. It's like the one toy from my childhood that survived unscathed.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f275/blackestofblueskies/indyfigkenner.jpg

[Mr. Socko]

I have yet to find an Indy figure that looks just like Ford, but take a look at this one:

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8360/full20frontal20indygh1.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3151/face20shot20indyzj2.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7655/ltwaist20up20shot20indynn5.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9259/top20down20view20indylf6.jpg

They're called "cinemaquettes". Each hand made, real human hair and stuble, precisely 1/3 the size of the real Indiana Jones- standing 24 inches, clothed with genuine leather, only 1,000 created. You can purchase one for the very low low price of $1,749.95 ;)

[Whiskey Tango]

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3151/face20shot20indyzj2.jpg

Maybe just me, and it's odd as hell, but the face looks a hell of a lot like Solid Snake.

That's an awesome statue regardless.

[scifiwolf]

http://i15.tinypic.com/4uut1u9.jpg

[Whiskey Tango]

Oh snap jungle awesomeness!

Ye gods a year away why Lord why?

[Dave McFly]

Isn't there a new Indiana Jones game in the works besides the Lego version?

Yup :up:

fYBJcvnv6wM

[The Kid]

to hell with shia, give me shortround.

[Whiskey Tango]

No time for love Dr. Jones!

[Hunter Rider]

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3151/face20shot20indyzj2.jpg



Shia when he takes over the mantle ?:oldrazz:

[Carmine Falcone]

to hell with shia, give me shortround.

waiting...just WAITING for someone to say ''Doctah Jones!''

Oh, I guess I just did.

[chamber-music]

Shia when he takes over the mantle ?:oldrazz:

I don't care if shia is playing Indys son there only one indiana jones!

I want Short Round back. Atleast for a cameo. Don't care if they recast him.

[Kevin Roegele]

I want Short Round back. Atleast for a cameo. Don't care if they recast him.

If they recast him, what is the point of a cameo?

[Carmine Falcone]

Zing!

[scifiwolf]

Okay guys, this is a very loaded post.

The number on the crate that says, "Property of Dr. Jones - 9906573" has significance. Going to www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com/) will give you a link that simply says "52208." 5/22/08 is the release date of Indy 4. If you follow the link, it takes you to a Wikipedia article for:
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

More:
The crate which carries the Ark in Raiders bears the same number - 9906573.

[Kevin Roegele]

Okay guys, this is a very loaded post.

The number on the crate that says, "Property of Dr. Jones - 9906573" has significance. Going to www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com/) will give you a link that simply says "52208." 5/22/08 is the release date of Indy 4. If you follow the link, it takes you to a Wikipedia article for:
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

More:
The crate which carries the Ark in Raiders bears the same number - 9906573.

:wow: Holy testicle tuesday-!!

[Hunter Rider]

Okay guys, this is a very loaded post.

The number on the crate that says, "Property of Dr. Jones - 9906573" has significance. Going to www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com/) will give you a link that simply says "52208." 5/22/08 is the release date of Indy 4. If you follow the link, it takes you to a Wikipedia article for:
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

More:
The crate which carries the Ark in Raiders bears the same number - 9906573.

I'm using that wp and it crossed my mind,very interesting http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[SolidSnakeMGS]

Can someone tell me if Indy will ever get his own forum? He will need it.

[Hunter Rider]

Can someone tell me if Indy will ever get his own forum? He will need it.

I asked Mirko,it might happen but I wouldn't hold tour breath

[scifiwolf]

I misquoted the number on the Ark. It's not quite the same. The number on the new Indy site is 9906573. However, the number on the crate at the end of Raiders is 9906753. A little discrepancy, but close enough to warrant attention. Right now, all signs are pointing toward the Ark having a presence in this new movie. The question is, in what capacity will it play a role?

Will it be the object of the opening sequence? This would make sense, given the Deming, New Mexico set is a military installation, and the Ark was last seen in the possession of Army Intelligence. Or will the Ark be the main artifact? Such an important piece of history, and one of the most famous McGuffins in cinema, deserves more of a conclusion than a mere sequence.

I guess we'll have to sit tight and wait to see what Lucas, Spielberg, and Harrison have cooked up for Indy.

[Watson]

I have yet to find an Indy figure that looks just like Ford, but take a look at this one:

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8360/full20frontal20indygh1.jpg







They're called "cinemaquettes". Each hand made, real human hair and stuble, precisely 1/3 the size of the real Indiana Jones- standing 24 inches, clothed with genuine leather, only 1,000 created. You can purchase one for the very low low price of $1,749.95 ;)

:dry: That's gross.

[Batty Belfry]

Okay guys, this is a very loaded post.

The number on the crate that says, "Property of Dr. Jones - 9906573" has significance. Going to www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com/) will give you a link that simply says "52208." 5/22/08 is the release date of Indy 4. If you follow the link, it takes you to a Wikipedia article for:
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

More:
The crate which carries the Ark in Raiders bears the same number - 9906573.

Great find!

I'm amazed at how youthful Karen Allen looks. She looks almost the same as she did in Raiders.

[jimmylace]

yeah...also bear in mind that the site is owned by 22digital.com who are a marketing company.....definately not fan made. so the number thing is official marketing.

[scifiwolf]

I did some more digging, and I found out that this site is part of a viral marketing campaign, similar to what we're seeing with The Dark Knight. 9906573.com and 52208.com were both launched be 22digital LLC (http://www.22digital.com/). They're a marketing firm, specializing in high profile clients.

[Catman]

Okay guys, this is a very loaded post.

The number on the crate that says, "Property of Dr. Jones - 9906573" has significance. Going to www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com/) will give you a link that simply says "52208." 5/22/08 is the release date of Indy 4. If you follow the link, it takes you to a Wikipedia article for:
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

More:
The crate which carries the Ark in Raiders bears the same number - 9906573.

:wow: :wow: :wow:

[Cinemaman]

I didn't know George Bush was in the movie-!

LOL! :up:

[Carmine Falcone]

:dry: That's gross.

haha, indeed. And it's pretty useless aswell. I mean, WHO ON EARTH will respond to such product detail in a positive manner? Just imagine;

Person 1: Yo, dude. Check out my Indiana Jones doll. It has human hair.
Person 2: WOW! That is the ****! Can I touch it? Where can in buy it?

while it should be;

Person 1: Yo, dude. Check out my Indiana Jones doll. It has human hair.
Person 2: :dry:

[Watson]

haha, indeed. And it's pretty useless aswell. I mean, WHO ON EARTH will respond to such product detail in a positive manner? Just imagine;

Person 1: Yo, dude. Check out my Indiana Jones doll. It has human hair.
Person 2: WOW! That is the ****! Can I touch it? Where can in buy it?

while it should be;

Person 1: Yo, dude. Check out my Indiana Jones doll. It has human hair.
Person 2: :dry:

Seriously. I bet it's part of the insane price too.

Like I mean, there are people going through chemo that need wigs, and people are using human hair for dolls?!

Shame on you Indian Jones doll, shame.

[Kevin Roegele]

I have yet to find an Indy figure that looks just like Ford, but take a look at this one:

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8360/full20frontal20indygh1.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3151/face20shot20indyzj2.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7655/ltwaist20up20shot20indynn5.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9259/top20down20view20indylf6.jpg

They're called "cinemaquettes". Each hand made, real human hair and stuble, precisely 1/3 the size of the real Indiana Jones- standing 24 inches, clothed with genuine leather, only 1,000 created. You can purchase one for the very low low price of $1,749.95 ;)

Real hair. Real stubble. The ultimate gift for the ultimate loser.

[scifiwolf]

Another update: I've found out that the authenticity of www.9906573.com is being investigated. Apparently it may be a fan-perpetrated hoax. I'll check back with you guys as I find out more.

[Kevin Roegele]

Another update: I've found out that the authenticity of www.9906573.com is being investigated. Apparently it may be a fan-perpetrated hoax. I'll check back with you guys as I find out more.

:up:

[SolidSnakeMGS]

I asked Mirko,it might happen but I wouldn't hold tour breath

What determines if a movie gets its own forum? I think this movie will be bigger than Bond on this site, and it has its own forum.

[Mr. Socko]

Looks like we're heading after the Ark again.

[Catman]

Another update: I've found out that the authenticity of www.9906573.com is being investigated. Apparently it may be a fan-perpetrated hoax. I'll check back with you guys as I find out more.

:csad:

[scifiwolf]

Cheer up Catman! Here's some credible news for you guys:
Exclusive: John Hurt Talks Indy IV
Empire gets updated... Ten months. Ten months! Can it still be almost a year until the world's foremost authority on ancient artefacts, quality fedoras and kick-ass adventure returns to the big screen? Still, considering Indy IV was once only a far-off dream in the minds of millions of fans around the world, the fact the movie is now most definitely on its way should be enough to sate those treasure-seeking appetites...for now, at least.

With more Indy IV news expected to erupt from the Comic-Con panels over the next few days, Empire decided to kick things off by grabbing a few words with one of the movie's stars. Speaking in L.A., where Spielberg, Lucas and Ford are continuing the shoot, John Hurt told Empire that things were progessing " very nicely. I've done the odd scene with Shia [LeBoeuf]" he continued. "He's a very good young actor indeed and a very nice guy too. And working with Steven [Spielberg] is wonderful. It feels like I've worked with him many, many times before and I never have."

Despite a string of spiralling rumours - see Empire's Heroes Of 2008 feature for more Indy info - plot details and, in many cases, character specifics are still shrouded in secrecy. So when we asked the actor to tell us a bit about his role in next year's most anticipated movie, his reply was somwehat predicatble: "Well, I'm not allowed to tell you about my character - it's under tight control for good reason. It's not meant to be 'boo to you sucks' type of thing - it's because it makes sense...and it wouldn't help you to know what I was playing anyway."

And what of his hopes for the film? "My motto all the way through my life has been that if something stands the chance of succeeding on the level that it is intended to succeed on, then it's worth having a look at. And nobody could possibly say that this series has not absolutely fullfilled its intentions." Amen to that.

From the LA Times:
Winstone is actually 50 years old, but thanks to wizardry of motion capture technology, he and other main characters age onscreen from teenagers to 70-year-olds as the film progresses. "It's been a long time since I've looked 17 or 18 years old," Winstone said, on a call from the set of "Indiana Jones IV," in which he plays a character called "Mac." "But I looked back at pictures of myself then and it's weird how I look the same in the film as I did back then when I was a boxer."

Finally, the rumor that Shia's character's name is Mutt Ravenwood is confirmed. The name is embroidered on his jacket in the Comic Con footage.

http://i18.tinypic.com/6fhrgcl.jpg

[Hunter Rider]

What determines if a movie gets its own forum? I think this movie will be bigger than Bond on this site, and it has its own forum.

It usually has to be a comic property but in the case of Bond it was a deal with EON on exclusives that got Bond a forum

[bunk]

Why is Shia's name Mutt?

"The dog?!" "You were named after the dog?!"

[SolidSnakeMGS]

I hope that's just his 50's alias name or something, like how all the dumb rappers have these gang names and stuff now?

[Mr. Socko]

It usually has to be a comic property but in the case of Bond it was a deal with EON on exclusives that got Bond a forum


Comic Property- check

http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/300/i/ija1.jpg

http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/300/i/ijatpb.jpg

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/indiana-jones-thunder-in-the-orient/3-1.jpg

:oldrazz:

[Hunter Rider]

^^^Those were done after the movies though much like the SW books and SW never got it's own forum either,I'd be all for an Indy forum and i did ask but so far it's not happening.

[Mr. Socko]

^^^Those were done after the movies though much like the SW books and SW never got it's own forum either,I'd be all for an Indy forum and i did ask but so far it's not happening.


No prob. Yeah, Indy comics came out after the film but not Star Wars. Technically speaking, Star Wars comics came out before the film, they were first released in March of '77. So ha, now make me a Star wars forum :oldrazz:

[Hunter Rider]

No prob. Yeah, Indy comics came out after the film but not Star Wars. Technically speaking, Star Wars comics came out before the film, they were first released in March of '77. So ha, now make me a Star wars forum :oldrazz:

:wow:Really ? there were SW comics prior to the release of ANH ?

[Kevin Roegele]

:wow:Really ? there were SW comics prior to the release of ANH ?

Yes, but only the comic adaption of A New Hope.

[Sebastos]

Cheer up Catman! Here's some credible news for you guys:


From the LA Times:


Finally, the rumor that Shia's character's name is Mutt Ravenwood is confirmed. The name is embroidered on his jacket in the Comic Con footage.

http://i18.tinypic.com/6fhrgcl.jpg

So is he Indy's sidekick?

[scifiwolf]

Well, when your name is the title of the movie, everyone's a sidekick.

;)

[Sebastos]

LOL, very true. I was just asking if it was confirmed besides the name of his character.

[scifiwolf]

I think it's universally accepted - it's one of those peices of the puzzle that really doesn't need confirmation.

[Mr. Socko]

I was hoping his name would be Henry instead of Matt, then he could have been the III.

[Golgo-13]

http://i15.tinypic.com/4uut1u9.jpg

Back to the jungle! :up:

[Darkly Dexter]

Good news

[FaT_tONle]

So who is Blanchett playing... another Soviet spy like Elsa in TLC?

[Kevin Roegele]

So who is Blanchett playing... another Soviet spy like Elsa in TLC?

According to Empire magazine, she is the baddie, and she has a sword.

[scifiwolf]

Okay guys, I've been trying to keep you all abreast of what I know, especially in regards to the legitamacy of the viral site that popped up. Here are the facts:
The crate at the end of Raiders bears the number 9906753. The crate on the new layout of www.indianajones.com (http://www.indianajones.com) bears the number 9906573. The digits in bold mark the difference between the two.
The following sites have been opened by the same party, but they have done so in a manner such that that party's identity is hidden.www.indianajonesandthecityofthegods.com (http://www.indianajonesandthecityofthegods.com) - registered, but not launched

www.9906753.com (http://www.9906753.com) - Contains a graphic of the crate from Raiders, which is a link to the official Indiana Jones site. In Internet Exlporer, hovering over the link will show the text, "This represents everything we got into archaeology for in the first place."

www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com) - Led at one point to another site with a solitary link to a Wikipedia article about the Ark. Then it contained "Ex. 40: 34-38" This is a passage from Exodus, which reads, "Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled upon it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out—until the day it lifted. So the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel during all their travels."

As of right now, the site is just black.

So all this begs the question, is this real, or is it fake? No one really knows, but it's kind of fun that way.

[Hunter Rider]

Thanks for the update Scifiwolf http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif,it's certainly intriguing

[Kevin Roegele]

Okay guys, I've been trying to keep you all abreast of what I know, especially in regards to the legitamacy of the viral site that popped up. Here are the facts:
The crate at the end of Raiders bears the number 9906753. The crate on the new layout of www.indianajones.com (http://www.indianajones.com) bears the number 9906573. The digits in bold mark the difference between the two.
The following sites have been opened by the same party, but they have done so in a manner such that that party's identity is hidden.www.indianajonesandthecityofthegods.com (http://www.indianajonesandthecityofthegods.com) - registered, but not launched

www.9906753.com (http://www.9906753.com) - Contains a graphic of the crate from Raiders, which is a link to the official Indiana Jones site. In Internet Exlporer, hovering over the link will show the text, "This represents everything we got into archaeology for in the first place."

www.9906573.com (http://www.9906573.com) - Led at one point to another site with a solitary link to a Wikipedia article about the Ark. Then it contained "Ex. 40: 34-38" This is a passage from Exodus, which reads, "Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled upon it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out—until the day it lifted. So the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel during all their travels."

As of right now, the site is just black.

So all this begs the question, is this real, or is it fake? No one really knows, but it's kind of fun that way.

It's cool publicity even if it's not legit.

[jimmylace]

well, wasnt one of those sites owned by 22digital? theyre definately a marketing company....doesnt mean its official, but it does point to that. intriguing nevertheless.

[scifiwolf]

Deleted.

[Matt Murdock]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/Indy.jpg

Here's a little poster I made.

[scifiwolf]

Okay, this has been quite the see-saw of information. I've traced the registration data through whois.net, with the aid of some people over on The Raven Forums, and 22digital LLC did in fact register the sites.

[Kevin Roegele]

Okay, this has been quite the see-saw of information. I've traced the registration data through whois.net, with the aid of some people over on The Raven Forums, and 22digital LLC did in fact register the sites.

Get you, mister internet detective. Or, if you will, Sherlock Homepage.

[FaT_tONle]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/Indy.jpg

Here's a little poster I made.


Not bad.... has Indy ever dealt with Spiders??? I wonder who the animals will be in this one...

[Spider-Vader]

So they're coming out with action figures based on Raiders?? :wow:
Yep & the other 3 movies. (TOD, LC & IV)
Can someone tell me if Indy will ever get his own forum? He will need it.
Yeah he does, but so deos SW. :whatever:
No prob. Yeah, Indy comics came out after the film but not Star Wars. Technically speaking, Star Wars comics came out before the film, they were first released in March of '77. So ha, now make me a Star wars forum :oldrazz:
Marvel did some comics around/after Raiders.
I was hoping his name would be Henry instead of Matt, then he could have been the III.
It's probably just a nick-name like Indiana.

[Matt Murdock]

Not bad.... has Indy ever dealt with Spiders??? I wonder who the animals will be in this one...
As i recall there was a scene at the very start of raiders where Indy brushes a spider off of his shoulder with his whip

[Hunter Rider]

Apparently the first teaser poster

http://i16.tinypic.com/4lgpqfq.jpg

[scifiwolf]

Cool! I've seen pictures of the hard copies, but not any digital versions. Where'd you get the image HR?

[FaT_tONle]

According to Empire magazine, she is the baddie, and she has a sword.

Is it gonna be another love triangle? I mean this still is an Indiana Jones movie... and Jones just seems to be a better womanizer after every film. Women STILL wanna be with Harrison Ford... I think Blanchett should be a love interest at the start of the movie.

[FaT_tONle]

As i recall there was a scene at the very start of raiders where Indy brushes a spider off of his shoulder with his whip

Oh ya... then what else could it be?

[Hunter Rider]

Cool! I've seen pictures of the hard copies, but not any digital versions. Where'd you get the image HR?

I got it from Latino Review:up:

[scifiwolf]

I got it from Latino Review:up:Man, those guys are on the ball about everything, aren't they

[Rezzo]

Man, those guys are on the ball about everything, aren't they

Not when it came to The Joker´s car in TDK :oldrazz:

[Mr. Socko]

Not bad.... has Indy ever dealt with Spiders??? I wonder who the animals will be in this one...


The opening scene of Raiders with Doc Ock.

[Ant]

Im a bit behind on Indy so does anyone know the plot or premise of the movie?

[scifiwolf]

Im a bit behind on Indy so does anyone know the plot or premise of the movie?
No one really knows. Some signs are pointing to the Ark being involved, and it's a generally accepted fact that Shia will be Indy's son, but that has yet to be confirmed.

[Spider-Vader]

Since Marion's in it, I bet Blanchett's gonna be the villian.

[블라스]

Maybe she's Belloq's daughter! :eek:

[TwilightPro101]

Just digging the teaser.

[Matt Murdock]

The teaser?!

Oh and here's another piece i'm working on.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/Indy3.jpg

[TwilightPro101]

Pretty cool thus far Spidey. Like what you've produced earlier as well. Keep them coming man.

[Comic_maniac]

Just digging the teaser.

what!!!?:wow: are you saying the teaser is out!!?

[TwilightPro101]

The teaser POSTER. My fault for not being specific.

[Comic_maniac]

oh!!! yeah, i was, like what!... its already out!! but yeah i agree with the teaser poster

[TwilightPro101]

It'll be here soon enough. The only footage that I know of is the first day of shooting minus any sign of Indy.

[FaT_tONle]

Maybe she's Belloq's daughter! :eek:

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNN..... I cannot believe no one has thought of that... at least that's the first time I have heard the idea....

[Mr. Socko]

The teaser?!

Oh and here's another piece i'm working on.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/Indy3.jpg

Very cool!

[Gold Samurai]

FaT_tONle[/B] ]
Not bad.... has Indy ever dealt with Spiders??? I wonder who the animals will be in this one...


leeches would be interesting

[jimmylace]

oh, in case no one knows this...lucasfilm have denied any connection to 990573 etc. coms.

fan made people.

[scifiwolf]

oh, in case no one knows this...lucasfilm have denied any connection to 990573 etc. coms.

fan made people.Yeah, I heard about that yesterday. That still doesn't change the fact that the sites were registered to a marketing firm.

[SolidSnakeMGS]

Apparently the first teaser poster

http://i16.tinypic.com/4lgpqfq.jpg

Cool. Let's hope we get Drew or Amsel to make a kickass official poster.

[-Æ-]

Its almost like bringing back the star wars characters from the original trilogy and have them finish it off, not for the love of star wars, but to sip out a few more dollars out of fanboys and girls.

[Mr. Socko]

Its almost like bringing back the star wars characters from the original trilogy and have them finish it off, not for the love of star wars, but to sip out a few more dollars out of fanboys and girls.


If Ford can return as Indy at age 65, Hamill should return as Luke for another trilogy:ninja:

[Darkly Dexter]

are you sure that's the official teaser?

[Matt Murdock]

Positive. It's on the official site.

[Golgo-13]

I would be sssssooooo Psyched if we get closure on the Ark storyline. So much potential there.

[Sebastos]

I really like the teaser poster. :up:

[Kevin Roegele]

I would be sssssooooo Psyched if we get closure on the Ark storyline. So much potential there.

You know, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Axum, Ethiopia claims it actually has the Ark.

[scifiwolf]

^^^Wasn't that on the History Channel? I think I remember seeing that a while back.

[Darkly Dexter]

Positive. It's on the official site.

awesome :up:

[Spider-Vader]

Shame on you Indian Jones doll, shame.
Who's Indian Jones? I've heard of Indiana Jones but not Indian Jones.

[Advanced Dark]

This will own 2008. Then Narnia 2...and then it should be Batman. Then Iron Man and Hulk.

[TwilightPro101]

Here's to all those movies!

[Matt Murdock]

I'm watching Raiders right now.

[블라스]

EVERYONE should watch Raiders right now.

[Matt Murdock]

It's such a good movie.

[Dedpool]

It's such a good movie.

[snotty uncle]It's a GREAT movie.[/snotty uncle] :woot:

But no, yeah. Raiders is classic. :up: :up:

[Matt Murdock]

"Top. Men."

[Dedpool]

"Top. Men."

Yes, I think I can say with full confidence that Raiders had the best ending of all the Indy installments.




...So far, that is. ;)

[Matt Murdock]

I liked the end of last crusade too.

"The Dog?! You were NAMED after the DOG?!"

[Matt Murdock]

"If you are Scottish lords then I am MICKEY MOUSE!"

[Dedpool]

"If you are Scottish lords then I am MICKEY MOUSE!"

That line was priceless. Because it was just so random. It's like...Mickey Mouse? Of all the fictional icons in history. And the way his voice pitched on "mouse". lmao

[scifiwolf]

He originally said Jessie Owens instead of Mickey Mouse. They changed the line in post.

[Dedpool]

He originally said Jessie Owens instead of Mickey Mouse. They changed the line in post.

Thank God for that.

[The Kid]

temple of doom is better than Raiders.

Yeah you heard me!

[Cinemaman]

^^^

I am not surprised hearing this from you after reading your sig (2nd line) ;)

[The Kid]

Huh?

Well anyway I love the off-beat feel of Temple of Doom, like it's a wacky twisted fantasy comic book story that Raiders doesn't give me because it's too grounded in a more typical action film mold, not that it didn't do it very well, I just felt it was too conventional unlike temple which was incredibly creative and interesting.

50page argument about the merits of each indy movie to begin in 3... 2... 1...

[Secret_Riddle]

The Last Crusade is definately my favourite, followed by raiders, and then temple of doom..Sean Connery really made 3 for me, but i cant wait until 4.

[Two-Face]

Is Connery back for this?

[Dedpool]

Is Connery back for this?

If only... :csad:

[Kevin Roegele]

Huh?

Well anyway I love the off-beat feel of Temple of Doom, like it's a wacky twisted fantasy comic book story that Raiders doesn't give me because it's too grounded in a more typical action film mold, not that it didn't do it very well, I just felt it was too conventional unlike temple which was incredibly creative and interesting.

50page argument about the merits of each indy movie to begin in 3... 2... 1...

You know Lucas originally wanted Indy II to be set in a haunted house?

[Qwerty©]

You know Lucas originally wanted Indy II to be set in a haunted house?What on earth?

[Darkly Dexter]

Is Connery back for this?

he is retired

[Kevin Roegele]

What on earth?

Yeah, I know.

[JackBauer]

You know Lucas originally wanted Indy II to be set in a haunted house?

for some reason, that doesn't surprise me...

[SolidSnakeMGS]

I am not surprised either. More opportunity for Lucas to make CGI ghosts and monsters.

Anyway, Raiders > Temple >> Last Crusade.

[GhostPoet]

I am not surprised either. More opportunity for Lucas to make CGI ghosts and monsters.

Anyway, Raiders > Last Crusade >> Temple.

Here, let me just fix that for you. There! all better. :)

[Matt Murdock]

I agree.

[Catman]

I love the off-beat feel of Temple of Doom, like it's a wacky twisted fantasy comic book story that Raiders doesn't give me because it's too grounded in a more typical action film mold, not that it didn't do it very well, I just felt it was too conventional unlike temple which was incredibly creative and interesting.

Thats why I like it as well.

[Darkly Dexter]

http://www.theraider.net/features/downloads/wallpapers/mosaic/trilogy_1024x768.jpg

[Matt Murdock]

Oh my gosh.

Did you make that?

[jimmylace]

its pretty cool....but it doesnt quite work as well as others ive seen...its a little easier to create than it first looks though...you can set the photos to low opacity etc, but theres still a lengthy selection process.....
no disrespect to the creator, still cool

[Darkly Dexter]

http://www.theraider.net/features/downloads/wallpapers/mosaic/trilogy_1024x768.jpg

no, it's not mine. I wish it was though :woot:

[black_dust]

OOoooo i just thought i wonder who they will do the paramount mountain into the intro seeing as it fades into a mountains that are in indys location :p

[flash13]

awsome! that takes patience!

[TwilightPro101]

Very cool collage.

[xwolverine2]

http://www.theraider.net/features/downloads/wallpapers/mosaic/trilogy_1024x768.jpg

somebody has no life:wow:

[Mr. Socko]

Huh?

Well anyway I love the off-beat feel of Temple of Doom, like it's a wacky twisted fantasy comic book story that Raiders doesn't give me because it's too grounded in a more typical action film mold, not that it didn't do it very well, I just felt it was too conventional unlike temple which was incredibly creative and interesting.

50page argument about the merits of each indy movie to begin in 3... 2... 1...

Dude, you have it all wrong.

Back in Raiders came out, there was nothing else like it. There was no "mold" to make an adventure film, in fact, there hadn't been any good adventure films since the 50s. Raiders of the Lost Ark was so good that other films started following it. Raiders created the mold.

Raiders influenced a generation of adventure films. Young people's minds have been diluted into thinking Raiders is just average because everything they've seen in it has been done and copied in movies like The Mummy and Tomb Raider.

Many forget or never know that Raiders was much more original than Temple of Doom. Doom was based completely off of Gunga Din which was an old film about an adventurer and his friends who are caught in India and invade a mystical tribe called the Thuggee cult who are led by a bald Indian who wears ceremonial robes and near the temple in the film is a rickety rope bridge.

[Spider-Vader]

If Ford can return as Indy at age 65, Hamill should return as Luke for another trilogy:ninja:
Bring along Ford & Fisher then too.
This will own 2008. Then Narnia 2...and then it should be Batman. Then Iron Man and Hulk.
No it's Indy IV, then Iron Man.

Yes, I think I can say with full confidence that Raiders had the best ending of all the Indy installments.
Nah, LC is. I hope IV has a similar ending, with Indy& Marion who just got married with their son Mutt & father(/in-law) riding into the sunset.
"Hey, dad is there a pap Jones?"
"Yeah he's in Cairo with an old friend of mine"
"Sallah, Indy?"
"Yes, Sallah, Marion"
Or something like that.

That line was priceless. Because it was just so random. It's like...Mickey Mouse? Of all the fictional icons in history. And the way his voice pitched on "mouse". lmao
Mickey was pretty popular in the '30s.

You know Lucas originally wanted Indy II to be set in a haunted house?
Yeah, Spielberg just did Poltergeist & didn't want to do another haunted hosue movie. I really don't see how that could work, though.

[FaT_tONle]

Bring along Ford & Fisher then too.

It should happen.... Ford would be in his late seventies... hardly too old... just look at Christopher Lee. And Hamill and Fisher aren't that old... you could easily CGI Hamill in all his action scenes... the graphics will be spectacular by that time.

No it's Indy IV, then Iron Man.

I think Indy will be number one as well... but Iron Man is being a bit overrated... while I am optimistic... it is just receiving zero attention on these boards... it won't be a 200 million dollar film... Narnia will.

[Spider-Fan]

Indy IV will likely win the BO battle of 2008.

[Kevin Roegele]

Indy IV will likely win the BO battle of 2008.

No, it'll be Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

[scifiwolf]

Well, HBP isn't a summer movie, so that's kind of irrelevant.

[Secret_Riddle]

With the excellent word of mouth that the 5th potter film had, i would expect a much grander opening for the sixth film.

Indiana jones, however, has one of the biggest fan bases ever, next to star wars, that spans all ages, where as potter, no offence, is mostly teens, pre teens, and young adults.

Potter is, at the moment, extremely popular so those films will probably be very close for 2008. As for second place, i would say the dark knight will secure that position, because of the brilliant marketing, and excellent word of mouth from Batman Begins. Iron Man is an untested hero who will look cool to the general public, so im expecting that in third, last will without a doubt be the new hulk movie.

[Darkly Dexter]

No, it'll be Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

exactly

[TwilightPro101]

With the excellent word of mouth that the 5th potter film had, i would expect a much grander opening for the sixth film.

Indiana jones, however, has one of the biggest fan bases ever, next to star wars, that spans all ages, where as potter, no offence, is mostly teens, pre teens, and young adults.

Potter is, at the moment, extremely popular so those films will probably be very close for 2008. As for second place, i would say the dark knight will secure that position, because of the brilliant marketing, and excellent word of mouth from Batman Begins. Iron Man is an untested hero who will look cool to the general public, so im expecting that in third, last will without a doubt be the new hulk movie.

Sums up the perspectives.

[Spider-Fan]

No, it'll be Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

WW yes. Domestic, I think Indy wins.

[Tempest19]

HP has yet to win any box office. Lol. I am STILL waiting for to to catch up to Transformers like some posters said it would. And I am not saying waiting overall- checked days recently and on the same day of HP's release as TF's release, it was STILL behind. And this was after some posters claims of HP supposedly going to kick TF's ass, so- um- yeah.... remember that next summer as well. Though, it will beat Narnia and be neck-to-neck probably with TDK.

Iron Man isn't even close to anything. It is a NEW property. Not many people outside of fandom even knows he exists. Look for 200-210 mil TOPS for the first film. That's saying 1st Supes and Batman area. May be higher than that, but due to being unknown- going to rank it with the first DC films. Those who say Transformers- well, that is known every single boy who grows through a regular child hood chances are they played with the Transformer toys and remember them into adult hood. Yeah, effects were a part of it- but it was also a name as well. Though I do see it possibly doing better than Hulk. Although Hulk is a well known property, the first film may have rubbed some people the wrong way.

Everyone and their grandmother know about Indy. Indy is going to be this year's Phantom Menace and blow the competition away. Hell, I'd be surprised if it doesn't create some kind of black hole.

1. Indy 4 (by a long shot)
2. HP vs. TDK
3. HP vs. Narnia

[Catman]

No, it'll be Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

World-wide, but not in the U.S.

The first Potter movie was the ONLY one to be the highest grossing movie of the year in the U.S.

[Tempest19]

Hp fans tend to enjoy to over exagerate like they did, similarly, this summer.

[Mr. Socko]

I love Batman but some people just need to be realistic. TDK doesn't have a chance of being the top grosser.

Harry Potter 5 didn't make as much as the others because it was released in the summer. I've noticed that neither HP films released in the summer have crossed $800 Million WW, yet every Potter film released in the winter has made over $850 Million WW.

The return of Indy will surely be huge. I'm betting this will be the highest grossing blockbuster of the summer next year. I'm not sure about Narnia, I don't follow those films and have yet to see them but the first did huge numbers so I suspect the sequels will do good as well. Back to TDK. No big blockbuster sequel has ever made double of what the first made and Batman Begins made $370 Worldwide. I don't see it making $720 Million, which Indy 4 and HP6 will surely pass. But hey, no other superhero film in history besides Spider-Man has made over $500 Million worldwide, so if TDK can pull in $500, that would still be a feat.

[Mr. Socko]

World-wide, but not in the U.S.

The first Potter movie was the ONLY one to be the highest grossing movie of the year in the U.S.

In 2005, Worldwide, Goblet of Fire made more than the last Star Wars film. Now I'll be damn if that isn't saying something!

In America, Harry Potter does good numbers, but overseas, it does great numbers. I'm not expecting HP to be the domestic winner at all next year, I doubt anyone is.

3 Potter films have been released in the winter. 1 made over $900 Million, the second released in the winter made $876M, and the third released in the winter made over $890 Million. All WW numbers ofcourse. Now HP6 is being released in the winter next year, so I'm willing to bet it will even beat Indy 4 WW.

[Tempest19]

Harry Potter 5 didn't make as much as the others because it was released in the summer. I've noticed that neither HP films released in the summer have crossed $800 Million WW, yet every Potter film released in the winter has made over $850 Million WW.

As a Narnia fan more than Potter fan, I'm actually pissed they chose to release it in the summer. Hope there isn't too much of a drop and if the drop doesn't get studios worried.

Narnia & HP films clearly = winter

[Tempest19]

In America, Harry Potter does good numbers, but overseas, it does great numbers. I'm not expecting HP to be the domestic winner at all next year, I doubt anyone is.

Except for Kevin. Lol. :cwink:

TDK has no chance of being the top grosser, but I will and still believe it will be in the top three without a doubt. Two or three placement. I stayed true to my guns about every film this year and I always turn out right.

Jw, what films do u believe have the potential to beat TDK? Other than Indy (obviously) and Potter (possibly)

HOW I SEE THE SUMMER:

Indiana Jones 4
The Dark Knight
The Chronicles of Narnia
WALL-E
Iron Man
Speed Racer
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Incredible Hulk
The Happening
The Love Guru
Tropic Thunder
Journey 3-D
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Step Brothers
Hancock
Kung Fu Panda
Get Smart
Mama Mia!

---------
This will do relatively good:

Nights in Rodanthe

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Don't think these will do good:

What Happens in Vegas
Starship Dave
Kitt Kitredge: An American Girl Myster

[Mr. Socko]

As a Narnia fan more than Potter fan, I'm actually pissed they chose to release it in the summer. Hope there isn't too much of a drop and if the drop doesn't get studios worried.

Narnia & HP films clearly = winter

Agreed. Just seems like fantasy films are more fit for the winter.

Except for Kevin. Lol. :cwink:

TDK has no chance of being the top grosser, but I will and still believe it will be in the top three without a doubt. Two or three placement. I stayed true to my guns about every film this year and I always turn out right.

Jw, what films do u believe have the potential to beat TDK? Other than Indy (obviously) and Potter (possibly)

Hmm, well now that I think about, not many! I think Narnia could beat TDK in the box office. I really don't see Hulk making too much noise if you know what I mean. I believe Iron Man will do good numbers but many are over-estimating it. But it could be the dark horse.

Now that I reconsider it, TDK could very well make the top 3, if not then definitely the top 5. I have a feeling next year could be better than this year.

[Darkly Dexter]

HP has yet to win any box office. Lol. I am STILL waiting for to to catch up to Transformers like some posters said it would. And I am not saying waiting overall- checked days recently and on the same day of HP's release as TF's release, it was STILL behind. And this was after some posters claims of HP supposedly going to kick TF's ass, so- um- yeah.... remember that next summer as well. Though, it will beat Narnia and be neck-to-neck probably with TDK.

Iron Man isn't even close to anything. It is a NEW property. Not many people outside of fandom even knows he exists. Look for 200-210 mil TOPS for the first film. That's saying 1st Supes and Batman area. May be higher than that, but due to being unknown- going to rank it with the first DC films. Those who say Transformers- well, that is known every single boy who grows through a regular child hood chances are they played with the Transformer toys and remember them into adult hood. Yeah, effects were a part of it- but it was also a name as well. Though I do see it possibly doing better than Hulk. Although Hulk is a well known property, the first film may have rubbed some people the wrong way.

Everyone and their grandmother know about Indy. Indy is going to be this year's Phantom Menace and blow the competition away. Hell, I'd be surprised if it doesn't create some kind of black hole.

1. Indy 4 (by a long shot)
2. HP vs. TDK
3. HP vs. Narnia

Indiana Jones, worldwide, is not that popular. HP is very hard to beat in the international Box Office.

[Tempest19]

Actually just checked, made my summer predictions above. The Love Guru will be the hit comedy, I think, Mike Myers is back- he's spent ALOT of time working on that script and I think it will do as good as the Austin Powers films.

And Starship Dave will undoubtadly bomb. Sounds like Pluto Nash and has the director behind Murphey's last comedy which wasn't that good... so, I am skeptical about that one.

Due to the relatively poor to average script review for Hancock, not going to fail- but may not do great either. It does have Will Smith though, so he'll help it along probably and save it from becoming a super-ex.

TDK will be, maybe, 2 for summer- but it may drop. Bond also comes out that year... summerwise- TDK is safe, main competition seems to be coming during the winter months: HP (they finally moved it!) and Bond.

BTW, I always talk in DOMESTIC terms.

[Mr. Socko]

Indiana Jones, worldwide, is not that popular.


I don't know about that...

In 1989, when the last Indiana Jones film was released, it lost domestically to Batman'89. But worldwide, it made more than Batman.

Btw, what is "Starship Dave"?

[Tempest19]

2008 total domestic:
1. Indiana Jones 4
2. The Dark Knight/ Harry Potter
3. The Dark Knight/ Harry Potter
4. James Bond 22/ The Dark Knight/ Harry Potter

This is how I see the top four in terms of vs.

I seriously see huge jumps for Bond and Batman, both revamped had to face their own challenges and both proved to be a success via word of mouth. Thus, I see a bump for both. Don't know how much of a bump for Bond though- and if it could get it in top 4. Just don't see any huge competitors.

[Kevin Roegele]

WW yes. Domestic, I think Indy wins.

Domestic depends which country you are in.

[Kevin Roegele]

Hp fans tend to enjoy to over exagerate like they did, similarly, this summer.

A. I'm not a Harry Potter fan.
B. I'm not exagerating anything as I have not given anything to exagerate.

[Kevin Roegele]

Except for Kevin.

Have you got some problem with Harry Potter you need to tell us about? Why are you getting upset?

[Catman]

2008 total domestic:
1. Indiana Jones 4
2. The Dark Knight/ Harry Potter
3. The Dark Knight/ Harry Potter
4. James Bond 22/ The Dark Knight/ Harry Potter

I guess Narnia and Iron Man have no chance of cracking the top 5. :dry:

[Cinemaman]

My thoughts in domestic terms (I can always change my mind):

Harry Potter 6>>>TDK>>>Indy 4>>>Narnia 2>>>Iron Man>>>Bond 22>>> Speed Racer>>>Tonight He Comes>>>Hulk 2

So it looks like a good year for WB :)

[Advanced Dark]

James Bond 22 has no chance of breaking the top 5 domstically and won't make more than Iron Man or Hulk. Internationally though James Bond should do more than most. The Dark Knight won't beat Narnia 2. The original Narnia made 291 million domestic. Dark Knight can't touch that.

[Cinemaman]

James Bond 22 has no chance of breaking the top 5 domstically and won't make more than Iron Man or Hulk. Internationally though James Bond should do more than most. The Dark Knight won't beat Narnia 2. The original Narnia made 291 million domestic. Dark Knight can't touch that.

I found it funny how you always try to push Bond 22 down, the previous movie of which made $160m and got high DVD numbers.

WHat about TDK vs. Narnia 2, here I see Narnia having very serious competition with IM, Indy 4 and Speed Racer. Also summer is not the best season for such movies as this one, example - Harry Potter 3 and 5. It's just like making LOTR for July. Also, TDK has no competition and it's previous movie had one of the best legs of 2005. So I see no reason why TDK can't beat Narnia. I doubt TDK will even get close to $300m, but it can hit $260-280m.

[Advanced Dark]

^ Bond 22 will do great internationally. I'm not trying to push anything down. I just don't see it touch the top 5 DOMESTIC. I mean c'mon. You have The Dark Knight, Narnia, Iron Man, The Hulk, Indiana Jones, Speed Racer, John Hancock, Wolverine, and more. Bond 22 will be in the top 5 international. Domestic nah.

I think TDK will be around 250-270 max. Narnia should break 300. Indy should own the year. The competition won't matter as much for Indy...it shall just chug along and rake in the money.

[Cinemaman]

^ Bond 22 will do great internationally. I'm not trying to push anything down. I just don't see it touch the top 5 DOMESTIC. I mean c'mon. You have The Dark Knight, Narnia, Iron Man, The Hulk, Indiana Jones, Speed Racer, John Hancock, Wolverine, and more. Bond 22 will be in the top 5 international. Domestic nah.

Exactly, it will make great numbers internationally. But did I pick i in TOP5? It has 6th place in my list of predictions ;)

[Spider-Vader]

Agreed. Just seems like fantasy films are more fit for the winter.

Yeah, Summer's for pop-corn flicks.
Indiana Jones, worldwide, is not that popular. HP is very hard to beat in the international Box Office.
What do ya mean? All 3 Indy films were in atleast the top 3 world-wide & domestic in their release years. plus, Lucasfilm is pushing so much merchandising out, I wouldn't be surprised if the re-released the original 3 to make more people know about Dr. Jones.

I don't know about that...

In 1989, when the last Indiana Jones film was released, it lost domestically to Batman'89. But worldwide, it made more than Batman.

Btw, what is "Starship Dave"?
Don't forget 1981! #1 domestic & worldwide!

[Frico]

*checks date*

Yeah edit, nvm :o

[Tempest19]

No problem with HP and it actually may finally do good since it is in the WINTER again which is where these films belong. But, still not number one- but, does look to be the strongest contender for second place now with a gross of tops 310 mil. That is saying that it will be the highest grossing HP film to date, by roughly 10 mil. So, don't look at that as a put down- because, it's quite the opposite. It will be a repeat of 2005 without having to worry about Narnia. :up:

As to exageration- I thought HP was in the summer when I made earlier predictions. HP NEVER does that well during the summer, prior to release there were people saying HP would trample Transformers because of news of the final book and being a big franchise. I also remember some even calling people who saw TF and HP running neck-to-neck to be ridiculous because "obviously" HP was going to "trample" it. Well, last time I checked (not total, but by days out) TF is AHEAD of HP and turns out those stating HP would trample TF were dead wrong. That's what I meant by exageration and it is clearly evident with some HP fans this year due to that whole HP vs. TF scenario. TF is currently ahead by 20 mil, both at 24 days.

HP will do great now that they put it back where it belongs- WINTER. But, in no way will it be a rival for Indy. Indy is a property that has stood the test of time, is considered to be a cinema ICON, and is making his big come back. Expect Star Wars (Phantom Menace & Sith) numbers, but just a little below that. It will make close to Star Wars numbers, both are ICONIC film properties with Indy, probably, just ranking a tad below. Clear shot for 360-370 mil.

Even though I'm a Narnia fan- my favorite of these types of films- I do see a drop in that due to being released in the summer. Didn't know it got that much, so hopefully the drop will be relative to Potter's drop and won't be looked at as that much of a big deal- hell, it will probably have less of a drop than Potter. Has a shot at #3. Thought it made around 250 mil, but 291? Awesome! Now if only it was in the winter, I would say definite for NUMERO 2 (check box office 2005 :) ) :up:

Narnia and Potter are films that belong to the winter, with Potter going into winter again- it finally has a chance to go over 300 mil and be a success like the last HP film that was released during the winter months. Summer HP doesn't stand a chance, winter- without a doubt going to be big. I seriously pray to God after this Narnia film they decide to release the rest during the winter.

I don't know why that is, but that seems to be the common running trend with fantasy films. Summer drop offs and winter successes. Anyone know why that is exactly? I know that that principle evidently exists, but does anyone know how and why it works that way?

Going to revise top three, didn't realize Casino Royale was the highest grossing Bond film to date.

Also, I see a huge jump for TDK- nearing 300 mil at around 260-280 mil. Not only did the audiences dig BB shown through legs and DVD, it is out of Indy's inevitable path of destruction (a la a cinematic black hole) to the movies premiering around it. Also, TDK has little to non-existent competition:

You can't tell me that THIS is not a good month! (http://www.comingsoon.net/movies.php?year=2008&month=7)

1. Indy 4
2. HP
3. Narnia vs. TDK (Narnia may have the strongest shot, but don't know how much of a summer-drop there will be)
4. Narnia vs. TDK (if Narnia is 3, then TDK is DEFINITE for 4)

Iron Man won't get top 5, that is safe to say, but it does have a shot for top ten. And keep in mind, that's not a bad thing. IM is a character most people have never heard of before and will need to rely on word of mouth like other brand new properties. However, by the way it is forming I do see it as the next Batman Begins (my #1 favorite superhero film). Also as for the TF relation- doesn't hold up, IM will be semi-revolutionary in flying due to interacting with other flying objects- but not as revolutionary as TF, and TF is a commonly known name brand whereas IM is not. As I said, top ten and will most likely be a great and possibly best MARVEL film. It just needs to build up and it's sequel will have a bump, if my thinking- best MARVEL film to date- holds up.

Indiana Jones 4
Harry Potter
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Dark Knight
WALL-E
Iron Man

[Darkly Dexter]

What do ya mean? All 3 Indy films were in atleast the top 3 world-wide & domestic in their release years. plus, Lucasfilm is pushing so much merchandising out, I wouldn't be surprised if the re-released the original 3 to make more people know about Dr. Jones.



but, 18 years have passed since the last Indiana Jones movie.
Right now, Harry Potter is the most popular franchise of the world. Just look the hype of the last month.

[Cinemaman]

As I have already said, Indy 4 may turn out as another T3 or new SWI (in terms of box office only). So it's verty hard to predict the exact numbers.

[scifiwolf]

First weekend of May for Iron Man will help it, because it's a very good weekend to kick off the summer. Narnia will have to open very well, too, because Indy IV hits 4 days later. Indy will have a big opening weekend, and it's longevity will depend on Narnia over Mem. Day, the next weekend, and June movies. It's tough to say how Incredible Hulk will do in mid-June. The first one sucked, but made a lot of money. A new cast and director might bring in audiences, but they might also be put off by the first. The Dark Knight has the benefit of being the solitary blockbuster in July. Bond will have a few weeks to make money in November before HBP hits for Thanksgiving.

At this point, it's insane to say what will rank where. It is however, fair to predict what will finish in the top ten, in no particular order. Here's my top ten:

Iron Man
Narnia
Indy IV
Wall-E
Harry Potter
Batman

There are others which could do well. Speed Racer has the disadvantage of only being rated G, not to mention going head-to-head with Narnia. However, it still might surprise and pull in audiences. Star Trek is a wild card as well. A reboot could go a long way to bringing in mainstream audiences, if the movie has the same appeal as Wrath of Khan or First Contact.

Another thing to consider is that comparisons to box office numbers from twenty-five, or even ten, years ago is pointless. There are so many more blockbusters among which to spread the wealth, and there are wider releases than there were back then.

Ultimatley, the movies which have no competition the second weekend will probably fair better. Looking at the schedule, that means Indy and Batman. Personally, I don't care, cause I'll go see just about everything.

[Tempest19]

As I have already said, Indy 4 may turn out as another T3 or new SWI (in terms of box office only). So it's verty hard to predict the exact numbers.

More SW than T3. T3 had a different- well, everything- except Arnold. T3 wasn't a good Terminator film or film in general either so that played a role in it not doing good business. And I don't think it was ever as high as Indy and SW to begin with.

Indy has been in production for MANY years. They've wanted to start shooting many times over and the screenplay was always sent back for more and more re-writes going through a number of stories and drafts. If you look at it, ALOT of hard work went into pre-production alone. Add to that the power of Spielberg and bringing back aspects of the first trilogy... you don't have another T3 on your hands.

Wrap up:

- T3 didn't do that good because it only brought Swartzenager back and it wasn't that good of a film. James Cameron did not direct the film.
- Indy4 has obviously had a lot of hard work put into getting it made that spanned several years, alot of aspects of the first trilogy is present, Spielberg is the director. So, the chances of not being a good film are very very small. :cwink:

Indy will be near SWI-III, but will somewhat drop behind because- I believe- SW is the bigger franchise of the two.

[Spider-Vader]

but, 18 years have passed since the last Indiana Jones movie.
Right now, Harry Potter is the most popular franchise of the world. Just look the hype of the last month.
I say SW still is.

Here's how I predict top box-office 7 will be:
Domestic
1. Indiana Jones IV
2. Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
3. The Dark Knight
4. James Bond 22
5. Narnia 2
6. Iron Man
7. Wall-E

World-Wide
1. Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
2. Indiana Jones IV
3. Narnia 2
4. The Dark Knight
5. Iron Man
6. Wall-E
7. James Bond 22

It's probably gonna be like 2005 next year between Potter & SW/IJ, switching top 2 WW & USA.

[Excel]

phantom menace did exactly what return of the jedi n empire strikes back inflated to.

temple of doom & last crusade each inflate to roughly 325 million....probably a good ballpark for indiana jones 4.

P.S. Tempest, hp1 won the domestic & ww crown in 2001.

[Excel]

btw...for some accurate predicts; and try to keep the discussion in this thread:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=280134

lets keep this one indiana jones talk!

[OctaviusINC]

Yeah...uh...so...uh...I heard he'd be wearin' his Hat in this one.

[Kevin Roegele]

Yeah...uh...so...uh...I heard he'd be wearin' his Hat in this one.

Old hat.

[scifiwolf]

Okay, I guess it's time for a little update...

Apparently Mark Schey, CEO of 22Digital, is a big Indiana Jones fan. As some of you know by know, 22Digital is the party to whom the viral sites are registered. So, while these sites may be registered to a marketing firm, they just might be fan sites. The only difference is, this fan is in a position to potentially be a collaborator with Lucasfilm.

[Mr. Socko]

Yeah...uh...so...uh...I heard he'd be wearin' his Hat in this one.


Doesn't he always?

[scifiwolf]

Monday, August 06

MONTEREY — Karen Allen has lately been stealing off to an undisclosed location for secret stunts and a plot line that is being tightly guarded. Although she can hardly say a word about the details, the actor and Monterey resident is "having a blast" in reviving the role of Marion Ravenwood, the love-and-adventure interest of Indiana Jones, kept alive aptly by Harrison Ford, for more than two decades.

The fourth installment of the "Indiana Jones" Hollywood series, a film by Steven Spielberg, is set for release in the spring of 2008, Allen said.

Allen, a veteran of 35 films, including "Animal House," "A Perfect Storm" and "Starman," now owns Karen Allen Fiber Arts, a Great Barrington business that produces and sells cashmere knitwear and accessories. She keeps in the movie business as her life permits. In July, she was on location — she can't say where — for three weeks. She will return — she can't say where — in two weeks for a longer stint, through October.

Meanwhile, she has been getting buffed up in the gym with daily workouts. "You want to get in shape for all kinds of reasons: You want to look good, and it's physically demanding, and you need stamina and energy," said Allen, 55, who has practiced yoga for years. "I put my iPod on and boogie." The fourth "Indiana Jones" movie will feature actors Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett and John Hurt, to name a few.

Allen said she is consistently surprised at new generations of moviegoers who recognize her on the street as the "Animal House" co-star, or even as the actress in "Starman." Both have been revived by cable television and on DVD.

Asked about her new/old role as Marion Ravenwood (whose bar, "The Raven," burned down in a prior episode), she still can't comment much. "It's an action-adventure role, because that's really the nature of these films. They are shot-out-of-a-cannon kinds of films — there is a lot going on from the moment it starts until the moment it ends," she said.

New "Indiana Jones" movies are likely to have a following because the series has had steady exposure over the years on television.

Allen said her fiber arts store, on Railroad Street in Great Barrington, will be in good hands while she is gone, and she has already filled orders for fall and winter.

Meanwhile, movie-fan bloggers are excited that Marion Ravenwood is back.
"Of all the Indy girls, she was my favorite," writes the author of www.theknightshift.blogspot.com (http://www.theknightshift.blogspot.com/). "Maybe we'll get to see that she and Indy got together after all :)."

And a www.rottentomatoes.com (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/) blogger is pleased that a leading actress who is closer to Harrison Ford's age has been invited back.
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_6553553?source=most_

[Kevin Roegele]

Doesn't he always?

That's the joke, I believe.

[Hunter Rider]

Looks like Marion has quite a big part http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[scifiwolf]

Yeah, this article, coupled with the news of the million-dollar stunt Harrison did in Hawaii, gives me really high hopes for the film.

[Spider-Vader]

Million dollars. :wow:

[Excel]

Doesnt revolve aruond some object on a boat on a river thats heading off a water fall and Indy goes onto the boat n gets it and has to gt off as it goes over the water fall

read that on a dif. site

[Advanced Dark]

This movie will dwarf the competition. When the trailers start rolling people are gonna get so hyped up for this one.

[OctaviusINC]

^I'm already hyped up, bro. I've been waitin' for this movie the second Last Crusade ended in theaters.

[scifiwolf]

Doesnt revolve aruond some object on a boat on a river thats heading off a water fall and Indy goes onto the boat n gets it and has to gt off as it goes over the water fall

read that on a dif. site
Yeah, it was mentioned by the producers in a press conference that the stunt involved a "specifically-designed vehicle" going over the edge of the fall. The original news story has been removed, but I think I posted it on this thread a while back somewhere.

[Advanced Dark]

^I'm already hyped up, bro. I've been waitin' for this movie the second Last Crusade ended in theaters.

Me too. The Last Crusade had it's moments and it was fun and all but I really though Raiders was on an entirely higher level. Temple of Doom was a blast too. I hope this winds up being better then Crusade. I have no concerns over Harrison's age. He still looks fine.

[Mr. Socko]

Raiders is the greatest adventure film of all time, I love Temple of Doom as well, even if it is a rip off. Crusade is decent.

[Kevin Roegele]

I have no concerns over Harrison's age. He still looks fine.

He looks fine in stills. Action films are about action and movement. How Harrison looks running, jumping and fighting is what matters.

[Secret_Riddle]

Bump

I watched Temple of Doom last night.

Amazing movie, but least amazing out of the three.

Im going to watch Raiders today, and Last Crusade tomorrow.

Can you guys believe i havent seen these movies since i was 10? (Im 17 now)

I got the boxed set for my birthday :D

[Sam Fisher]

BIG SPOILER

The title of the movie will have "Indiana Jones" in it:p

[Whiskey Tango]

I got the boxed set for my birthday :D

I love the boxed set. I got it last year and I'm doing my best to wear it out.

I liked the supplemental disc too. Tom Selleck's screentest was a hoot.

[Sam Fisher]

I love the boxed set. I got it last year and I'm doing my best to wear it out.

I liked the supplemental disc too. Tom Selleck's screentest was a hoot.The boxset is great. However, I wish they would had added commentaries.

[Watson]

The boxset is great. However, I wish they would had added commentaries.

Agreed. So strange because they had them on the Star Wars disks and they were great (Nothing beats Carrie Fisher rambling on about the times she was high on set).

[Sam Fisher]

Agreed. So strange because they had them on the Star Wars disks and they were great (Nothing beats Carrie Fisher rambling on about the times she was high on set).Lol. I understand Spelberg doesn't do commentaries but Lucas and/or Ford could have done one.

[Excel]

This movie will dwarf the competition. When the trailers start rolling people are gonna get so hyped up for this one.

Indeed. Disney was stupid to put Narnia so close....indiana will kill it the way pirates killed superman. Lucasfilms marketing department is superb.

[Catman]

we haven't had any updates in the past week or two. :csad:

[Kevin Roegele]

Indeed. Disney was stupid to put Narnia so close....indiana will kill it the way pirates killed superman. Lucasfilms marketing department is superb.

I doubt it. Narnia's audience will mainly be comprised of children who have no nostalgic intrest in seeing a 65-year old man try to reclaim his former glory.

[Catman]

I doubt it. Narnia's audience will mainly be comprised of children who have no nostalgic intrest in seeing a 65-year old man try to reclaim his former glory.

Then again...there's adults who may drag their kids to see the movie. :huh:

[Excel]

I doubt it. Narnia's audience will mainly be comprised of children who have no nostalgic intrest in seeing a 65-year old man try to reclaim his former glory.

first one was big due to holiday weekdays which are absent here, and in their place is indiana jones 4 :dry:

[Tempest19]

Harrison Ford is definitely still in shape for the job. It carries the name 'Indiana Jones' and it's a Spielberg film. Children will be amazed by the special effects and action sequences- hell it may even be their introduction to Indiana Jones. Teens and older will love the film for the classic Indiana Jones adventure.

When I was a kid, I didn't even think about how old an actor is.You just want to see a movie that looks "cool" and "fun", and Indiana Jones is best known for being an off the hook rollercoaster ride icon.

[Spider-Fan]

I refuse to get hyped for this. All I expect from it is disappointment :csad:

Too long between this and Last Crusade I still say.

Though this should be big with kids, also.

[Tempest19]

If that's because of Phantom Menace...

It's Spielberg directing, dude- not Lucas.

Besides, it's been many years because they wanted to perfect a screenplay. Some of which are online to read. The Area 51 one is pretty good, just seemed too "out there" and not Indy.

[Spider-Fan]

If that's because of Phantom Menace...

It's Spielberg directing, dude- not Lucas.

Besides, it's been many years because they wanted to perfect a screenplay. Some of which are online to read. The Area 51 one is pretty good, just seemed too "out there" and not Indy.

I love Spielberg, but he is not the same man that helped to craft the original Indy movies. Lucas isn't either. I just am not confident that they can go back and get that magic they had for the original three films.

It has just been far too long.

[Kevin Roegele]

Harrison Ford is definitely still in shape for the job. It carries the name 'Indiana Jones' and it's a Spielberg film. Children will be amazed by the special effects and action sequences- hell it may even be their introduction to Indiana Jones. Teens and older will love the film for the classic Indiana Jones adventure.

First post by the LucasFilm/Paramount promotional team. :woot:

[Mr. Socko]

It's about time Adventure returns.

We've already had enough imitations with Lara Croft, The Mummy, and that Ben guy.

[FaT_tONle]

Ben guy? Haven't really been keeping up with the adventure genre anyhow... I think this movie will be good... but defintely not up to par with the original three

[Kevin Roegele]

It's about time Adventure returns.

We've already had enough imitations with Lara Croft, The Mummy, and that Ben guy.

Well, Indy himself is as much a composite of different characters as any of the others, it's just he is based on heroes that Lucas and Spielberg grew up watching, so most of today's viewers will have no idea who they are.

[Matt Murdock]

Well, Indy himself is as much a composite of different characters as any of the others, it's just he is based on heroes that Lucas and Spielberg grew up watching, so most of today's viewers will have no idea who they are.

Also, the Indiana Jones series developed many of the cliches that the other action films utilize.

Before Indy, there really weren't many action cliches.

[Kevin Roegele]

Also, the Indiana Jones series developed many of the cliches that the other action films utilize.

Before Indy, there really weren't many action cliches.

You mean James Bond, don't you?

[Tempest19]

No. I don't work for Lucasfilm, but I know those who use that tactic of sarcasm usually have no means to back up their own arguments, so guess that means I won this one. :up:

[Mr. Socko]

Well, Indy himself is as much a composite of different characters as any of the others, it's just he is based on heroes that Lucas and Spielberg grew up watching, so most of today's viewers will have no idea who they are.


I know, I was only joking. Indiana Jones is based off of Allen Quartermain and Harry Steele. Temple of Doom is pretty much a remake of Gunga Din:oldrazz:

[scifiwolf]

Hey guys. I'll be leaving the Hype! temporarily as I go on vacation for a week (first vacation in five years). Hunter rider, you'll have to keep an eye out for any news since I won't be able to.

;)

[I-T-B]

You know what plagues me on a constant, daily basis? The fact that I wasn't paying attention back when I bought my Indiana Jones trilogy DVDs, and I accidentally grabbed the fullscreen version. Man oh man, I've finally had enough, next time I get money, I'll be trading in mine and picking up a widescreen. Perhaps then I'll be able to sleep at night.

[Whiskey Tango]

You know what plagues me on a constant, daily basis? The fact that I wasn't paying attention back when I bought my Indiana Jones trilogy DVDs, and I accidentally grabbed the fullscreen version. Man oh man, I've finally had enough, next time I get money, I'll be trading in mine and picking up a fullscreen. Perhaps then I'll be able to sleep at night.

Ouch, dude. I've done that with a few movies (Hulk and Field of Dreams comes to mind) but never with a boxed set. That would irk me too.:(

[Advanced Dark]

You know what plagues me on a constant, daily basis? The fact that I wasn't paying attention back when I bought my Indiana Jones trilogy DVDs, and I accidentally grabbed the fullscreen version. Man oh man, I've finally had enough, next time I get money, I'll be trading in mine and picking up a fullscreen. Perhaps then I'll be able to sleep at night.

Huh? Howabout getting the widescreen version and buying a Plasma. :)

[Rezzo]

Six Indiana Jones Movie Titles Registered with the MPAA (http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/10/six-indiana-jones-movie-titles-registered-with-the-mpaa/)

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9147/indytitleshr4.jpg

One of our scoopers just sent us the latest Motion Pictures Association of America Title Registration Report. Lucasfilm, Ltd has filed for six different titles for Indiana Jones 4. The proposed titles include:

* Indiana Jones and the City of Gods
* Indiana Jones and the Destroyer of Worlds
* Indiana Jones and the Fourth Corner of the Earth
* Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
* Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Gold
* Indiana Jones and the Quest for the Covenant

City of Gods has been long rumored to be the working title of the production. It also seems to be the best candidate of the bunch Destroyer of Worlds, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Fourth Corner of the Earth are way to corny for me. But hey, George Lucas was the same guy who named a movie Attack of the Clones and The Phantom Menace, so you never know.

It’s also worth noting that Paramount TV registered “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Death” in 1983. I wonder what they were planning?

According to the MPAA title report, the titles listed will be clear for registrants’ use by the close of business day Aug 24, 2007 if no protests have been lodged against them. I’ve never seen a report like this before, and find the process interesting. For example: Columbia Pictures is protesting Disney’s John Carter Of Mars title on the basis of their upcoming release John Hancock. Most of the entries on the protested titles section are like this. Usually one word in the title is the same of another project. Makes me wonder if any of these people win these seemingly unfounded title protests.

[Hunter Rider]

City of Gods seems the best title IMO but we have heard the Crystal Skulls are gonna be involved.

[Speedball]

Temple of Death and Quest for the Covenant are redundant.
Destroyer of Worlds sounds like they're preparing for Unicron or Galactus.
Four Corners of the Earth is too close to At World's End.
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sounds to 80's-ish.
Lost City of Gold? Nah...
I like City of the Gods.

[xwolverine2]

i want city of gods... i fell in love with it already

[Mr. Socko]

City of Gods is definitely the best one.

[Kevin Roegele]

No. I don't work for Lucasfilm, but I know those who use that tactic of sarcasm usually have no means to back up their own arguments, so guess that means I won this one. :up:

Another tactic people use is trying to end arguments prematurely by saying, "You did this, that means I won, end of discussion." ;)

[Secret_Riddle]

City of Gods

FTW

[Spidey Lover 10]

i think that "city of gods" title is FAKE! i mean, think about it: Indy has been after the Ark of the Covenant AND the Holy Grail (4 the record, Temple of Doom was a PREQUEL! therfore, the "Indian sacred stones" don't nessisairly count). WHY would HE, a GOD-BELIEVING GUY would go after a place that worships MORE THAN ONE GOD?! I'll just wait until the trailer comes out in November 2 see what this title REALLY is...

[Lord Valumart]

all this title debate is strange....has no on thought of just calling it Indiana Jones:huh: cause there hasn't actualy been one called that:oldrazz: plus that whole Raiders thing pisses me off...