Indiana Jones IV

*Katie* · 01-02-2007, 11:51 AM

BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) -- George Lucas said Friday that filming of the long-awaited "Indiana Jones" movie will begin in 2007.

Harrison Ford, who appeared in the three earlier flicks, the last one coming in 1989, is set to star again.

Lucas said he and Steven Spielberg recently finalized the script for the film.

"It's going to be fantastic. It's going to be the best one yet," the 62-year-old filmmaker said during a break from preparing for his duties as grand marshal of Monday's Rose Parade.

Exact film locations have not been decided yet, but Lucas said part of the movie will be shot in Los Angeles.

"George, Harrison and I are all very excited," Spielberg said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We feel that the script was well worth the wait. We hope it delivers everything you'd expect from our history with Indiana Jones."

In a statement, the 64-year-old Ford said he was ready for another turn as the globe-trotting archaeologist. "I'm delighted to be back in business with my old friends," he said. "I don't know if the pants still fit, but I know the hat will."

The fourth chapter of the "Indiana Jones" saga, which will hit theaters in May 2008, has been in development for over a decade with several screenwriters taking a crack at the script, but it only recently gained momentum. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script that met the three principals' approval is by David Koepp ("Jurassic Park," "War of the Worlds," "Spider-Man").

Lucas kept mum about the plot, but said that the latest action flick will be a "character piece" that will include "very interesting mysteries."

"I think it's going to be really cool," Lucas said.

At the inaugural Rome Film Festival in October, the 64-year-old Ford said he was excited to team up with Lucas and Spielberg again for the fourth "Indiana Jones" installment. Ford said he was "fit to continue" to play the title role despite his age.

Ford played Indiana Jones in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," 1984's "Temple of Doom" and 1989's "The Last Crusade."

Lucas praised Ford for breathing life into his character.

"Mostly it's the charm of Harrison that makes it work," he said.

*Duke* · 01-02-2007, 11:16 PM

This is awesome. I've been looking forward to the return of Indiana Jones for far too long. So it's good to hear that the have finally set a date for filming.

MadPirateBunny · 01-02-2007, 11:22 PM

Is this where I put the customary snakes line?

Brian · 01-04-2007, 11:26 AM

I really liked "Temple of Doom" and "The Last Crusade", so I hope this one turns out good.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-22-2007, 04:39 PM

Looky folks! It's old Indiana Jones! He's still a hottie..

http://www.indianajones.com/communit...s20070621.html

Janus Prospero · 06-22-2007, 05:22 PM

I only have one thing to say to this...

"w00t!"

*Revan* · 06-22-2007, 08:49 PM

Ha Kudos to Indiana for actually managing to make archeology, cool!

RaphistheBest · 06-23-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Ha Kudos to Indiana for actually managing to make archeology, cool!

Hehe... that's funny. =^.^=

*Andrew NDB* · 06-23-2007, 12:51 AM

The working title for the film is "Indiana Jones and the City of Gods," btw.

**Jo Dawn** · 06-23-2007, 11:45 AM

I heard Shia LeBouf was going to be in this. Is that still a yes, or no?

And, um... Oh yeah I'll see this in the theaters, definitely. I love Indiana Jones.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-23-2007, 12:40 PM

Indiana Jones FTW. I can't believe they are actually going to finally make it.

*KROW* · 06-23-2007, 01:55 PM

Excellent. I can't wait for this one. I wonder who his opponents will be, though? They surely can't use Nazis... can they?

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I heard Shia LeBouf was going to be in this. Is that still a yes, or no?

I wouldn't be surprised if he is; he's in everything nowadays, it seems.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-23-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I heard Shia LeBouf was going to be in this. Is that still a yes, or no?

Yea.. Shia's in it. He's either the sidekick or Indiana's son....course he could be both

**Barkworm** · 06-24-2007, 03:42 PM

I'm torn on this. I mean, a new Indy movie is great and all but Ford is really, REALLY old now.

*Duke* · 06-24-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Excellent. I can't wait for this one. I wonder who his opponents will be, though? They surely can't use Nazis... can they?

I heard a long time ago (so I don't know if there still any validity to it or if there every really was any validity to it for that matter) that it was supposed to take place during the Cold War and his enemies would be the soviets.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-25-2007, 10:16 PM

Entertainment Tonight showed some behind the scenes filming of Indiana Jones 4. Didn't mention who Shia's character was but it showed him in a 50's style roadster. Totally SW33T car.

*KROW* · 06-25-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke

I heard a long time ago (so I don't know if there still any validity to it or if there every really was any validity to it for that matter) that it was supposed to take place during the Cold War and his enemies would be the soviets.

Oh, awesome. I hope that's true. It could definitely work. I'd love to see Indy trade fists with a big Russkie, speak Russian, and dress up like a Soviet soldier.

*Mecha Cow* · 06-26-2007, 09:38 AM

I thought it was confirmed ages ago that Shia LeBouejhfsa was playing Indy's son.

*Drtooth* · 06-26-2007, 12:13 PM

HA! AHAHAHA!!! HA! I told you it was gonna be made! I TOLD YOU!!!! I WAS RIGHT!!!

I really hope Hasbro has the toy license... I want an Indiana Spud!!

JetsAndHeels · 06-26-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

I really hope Hasbro has the toy license... I want an Indiana Spud!!

They do have the license. This is from www.toynewsi.com:

"Indiana Jones, the world’s greatest action hero, returns to theaters May 22, 2008, and his newest on-screen adventures will be supported by an impressive array of leading companies as part of a broad global licensing and promotional campaign across a wide range of product categories designed to appeal to all ages.

In the toy category, Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) will develop a broad line of action figures, vehicles and role play as well as games.

LEGO, the world’s best-selling construction toy brand, has also come on board as the exclusive licensee for building sets."

01-02-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Indiana Jones IV BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) -- George Lucas said Friday that filming of the long-awaited "Indiana Jones" movie will begin in 2007. Harrison Ford, who appeared in the three earlier flicks, the last one coming in 1989, is set to star again. Lucas said he and Steven Spielberg recently finalized the script for the film. "It's going to be fantastic. It's going to be the best one yet," the 62-year-old filmmaker said during a break from preparing for his duties as grand marshal of Monday's Rose Parade. Exact film locations have not been decided yet, but Lucas said part of the movie will be shot in Los Angeles. "George, Harrison and I are all very excited," Spielberg said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We feel that the script was well worth the wait. We hope it delivers everything you'd expect from our history with Indiana Jones." In a statement, the 64-year-old Ford said he was ready for another turn as the globe-trotting archaeologist. "I'm delighted to be back in business with my old friends," he said. "I don't know if the pants still fit, but I know the hat will." The fourth chapter of the "Indiana Jones" saga, which will hit theaters in May 2008, has been in development for over a decade with several screenwriters taking a crack at the script, but it only recently gained momentum. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script that met the three principals' approval is by David Koepp ("Jurassic Park," "War of the Worlds," "Spider-Man"). Lucas kept mum about the plot, but said that the latest action flick will be a "character piece" that will include "very interesting mysteries." "I think it's going to be really cool," Lucas said. At the inaugural Rome Film Festival in October, the 64-year-old Ford said he was excited to team up with Lucas and Spielberg again for the fourth "Indiana Jones" installment. Ford said he was "fit to continue" to play the title role despite his age. Ford played Indiana Jones in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," 1984's "Temple of Doom" and 1989's "The Last Crusade." Lucas praised Ford for breathing life into his character. "Mostly it's the charm of Harrison that makes it work," he said. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

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Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Indiana Jones 4 news Looky folks! It's old Indiana Jones! He's still a hottie.. http://www.indianajones.com/communit...s20070621.html __________________

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Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	Ha Kudos to Indiana for actually managing to make archeology, cool! __________________

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Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	This is awesome. I've been looking forward to the return of Indiana Jones for far too long. So it's good to hear that the have finally set a date for filming.

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Brian Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 181	I really liked "Temple of Doom" and "The Last Crusade", so I hope this one turns out good.

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,558	The working title for the film is "Indiana Jones and the City of Gods," btw. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

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Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	I heard Shia LeBouf was going to be in this. Is that still a yes, or no? And, um... Oh yeah I'll see this in the theaters, definitely. I love Indiana Jones. __________________

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ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Indiana Jones FTW. I can't believe they are actually going to finally make it. __________________

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Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	I'm torn on this. I mean, a new Indy movie is great and all but Ford is really, REALLY old now. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

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Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Entertainment Tonight showed some behind the scenes filming of Indiana Jones 4. Didn't mention who Shia's character was but it showed him in a 50's style roadster. Totally SW33T car. __________________

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Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I thought it was confirmed ages ago that Shia LeBouejhfsa was playing Indy's son. __________________

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