Shia LaBeouf Talks ‘Indiana Jones 5′

Here’s the only upshot of a fifth Indiana Jones movie: If you’re going to do it, you should get started as soon as possible rather than waiting another several years. And because everyone involved seemed to be happy with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (perhaps they didn’t watch it) and it was profitable, you can’t really be surprised that talk of a cinquel has persisted over the past year.

And according to Shia LaBeouf, a major step has been taken by Steven Spielberg. Discussing his string of sequels with the BBC, Shia says Spielberg has "cracked" the story, which we take to mean he has a central concept he and George Lucas can agree upon and before long, it will be sent out to a team of 65 writers.

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George Lucas Talks About Indiana Jones & Star Wars

George Lucas ventured down to Hollywood from his empire at Skywalker Ranch to present the American Cinematheque’s 23rd annual award to one of his favorite Jedis, Samuel L. Jackson, and ComingSoon.net intercepted the man behind some of pop culture’s most iconic mythologies. Lucas gave up a handful of plans that were not quite as secret as the plans to the Death Star, including his intentions for a fifth “Indiana Jones” adventure, and 3-D-ifying the classic “Star Wars” films.

ComingSoon.net: You had huge success this summer with “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Are you seriously thinking about another one? Harrison Ford’s said there may be plans afoot.
George Lucas: Yes – we’re looking for a “MacGuffin,” which is an object that he goes after. They’re very hard to come by!

CS: Would you want to keep the whole family together for a film – Indy, Marion and Mutt?
Lucas: It really depends on what it is Indy goes looking for and then how the story falls out of that, and then how convenient or inconvenient to have the group there.

CS: A while back when we spoke you were planning to take the six “Star Wars” films and put them into a 3D format. Is that still something you’re working towards?
Lucas: Oh yeah. The technology is very difficult. It exists – it’s just extremely expensive, and so what we’re trying to do is figure out a more practical way of pulling it off.

CS: And what about “Red Tails,” the project with the Tuskegee Airmen that you’ve been wanting to do for some time now – there’s progress there?
Lucas: We’re casting that right now and we’re shooting in the spring.

CS: Do you have a director lined up?
Lucas: Yes, we have Anthony Hamilton directing. Read more

Harrison Fords Says Indiana Jones 5 Getting Underway

Harrison Ford says that Indy 5 is getting off the starting blocks…

In an interview with MTV, Harrison Ford has revealed that Spielberg, Lucas and himself are actively pursuing Indiana Jones 5 after the $800 million clean-up at the box-office for Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull this summer.

Josh Horowitz’s interview arrives at Indy 5 towards the end:

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MTV: Is the ball in George Lucas’ court at this point?

Ford: It is. That’s the process. With some general input, he goes off and searches for the MacGuffin and then stumbles into a story. And at some point, we have a chance to take a look at it and give some input.

MTV: And he hasn’t found the MacGuffin yet?

Ford: No, we’re still in the primary stages.

MTV: The end of the last film leaves your character in a very intriguing position. He has a wife and a kid. Can he still be that man of adventure with those commitments?

Ford: And he’s seen something. Remember those are the only witnesses to what he’s seen. That’s kind of interesting.

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It’s a great chat, with Ford talking about the criticism of his advancing years when playing Indiana Jones, and you can find it here.

Also fascinating the idea that what Ford, Karen Allen and Shia LaBeouf saw in the concluding minutes of Crystal Skull could be haunting them at a political level, and an opportunity perhaps for some more of the tin-foil hat political commentary that made Emperor Palpatine’s election in Revenge Of The Sith such fun.

Source: DenOfGeek.com

George Lucas Says Another Indiana Jones A Possibility

Lucas: Indy V Research In Works

George Lucas told SCI FI Wire that preliminary research has begun on a story for a possible fifth Indiana Jones movie, but added that such a film is one of dozens of potential projects currently crowding his schedule. Read more

Indiana Jones Reprints Currently In Stock – Bantam Books

These paperbacks from the early 90s are finally being reprinted by Bantam Books. Below is a current list of titles in stock now at the TC Games store. Read more

Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull – Impressions

Having been an Indiana Jones fan since about 1981, I walked into the newest chapter of this franchise with no expectations whatsoever.  I think it might be age setting in, or life experience, or maybe because I have kids, but I sat waiting patiently to see how it would all turn out.

I liked it.  Would I go see it again?  Yes.  Will I purchase the DVD?  Yes.  Did it give me the same magic as Raiders Of The Lost Ark did back in 1981?   No.

As far as where it is on my chart, I’ll put Raiders first, followed by The Last Crusade/Crystal Skull (they tied for me), with Temple Of Doom in the rear.  I have the first three movies on DVD and will occasionally pop one in, grab a snack and enjoy a few hours of movie time when I can.

It’s a great series and is even better when looked at as a whole rather than individual films.  Pulp adventure modernized with great respect shown to the classic serials of yesteryear.

New Items Listed For May 24, 2008

Here is a handful of new items I’ve just added to the store:

Classic Marvel Figurine Magazine Special Juggernaut

Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull #1

Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull TP

Superman / Batman #48 – DC Comics

The Incredible Hercules #117 – Secret Invasion

The Walking Dead #1 – Special Edition – In Stock – 2008

World Of Warcraft #7 – Ludo Lullabir Cover

World Of Warcraft #7 – Samwise Didier Cover

Zombies! Hunters #1 – IDW Publishing

New Items In Stock This Week

Just arrived at the TC Games Store:

Booster Gold #0 – DC Comics

Evil Dead #2 of 4 – Dark Horse Comics

Green Lantern Corps #21

Indiana Jones Omnibus TP Vol 1 – Dark Horse Comics

King Of Cards Volume 3 – Makoto Tateno – CMX Manga

Marvel Comics Presents #6 – 2008

Star Trek Year Four #2 Cover B – IDW Publishing

The Walking Dead #46 – Kirkman – Image Comics

Ultimate Iron Man II #3 Of 4 – Orson Scott Card