Indy 4 News - tiny spoilers/pics

[Bryancd]

I'm telling you, I think she is a token throw in.

[Locutus]

OK, Back down, big guy. ;)

I'm not arguing your conclusions, I was just remarking that your evidence seemed a little thin.

For all any of us know, you could be perfectly on target. Since I have not seen the movie (it not being made yet ;) ) I can't refute your theory, although I'd like to think she has a bigger part than just a token presence. Lucas has proven that he really doesn't know what the fans would like to see, but Spielberg kinda does, so I really think she'll have a bigger part than "Hey, Indy, here's a punch in the mouth and your son."

[Rico]

From www.comingsoon.net   They recently chatted a little with Spielberg about the new Indy movie:

Earlier today, ComingSoon.net had a chance to talk to director Steven Spielberg about next summer's highly-anticipated Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, starring Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt and Jim Broadbent, as well as his other projects in the works like Tintin and the Transformers sequel.

Before we met the remarkable and legendary director at the Amblin offices on the Universal Studios lot, we were shuttled to craft services near the set for lunch. While we weren't allowed on-set, which was somewhat disappointing but understandable, we did catch a glimpse of Harrison Ford in full costume grabbing a bite to eat as we left the area and that made not seeing the set quite alright. He appeared to be amazingly fit in his Indy outfit and we couldn't believe how great the 64-year-old looked as he quickly flashed his award-winning grin.

A few minutes later, we met Spielberg in a private screening room where he enthusiastically greeted us sporting his usual dressed-down-with-ball-cap look. Spielberg was gracious with his time and while he talked with us a few minutes, he was upfront about not wanting to answer any questions about the movie. Of course as journalists, we had to try and this is what we got:

Production is two days away from wrapping and the director raved about how great it was to have Ford back and how amazed he was that he did the majority of his own stunts. He said, looking back to the last film, which was 18 years ago, he couldn't tell the difference between the action star from then to now because he's still that good. He also told us that the Russians are the villains in the film and he hired Russian actors to ensure accuracy with their accents.

He went on to say that the fourth installment of the "Indiana Jones" franchise is shot on film and not digital, despite Lucas' encouragements of doing so because he is old-fashioned, and he added that if the people before him, who he considered great directors, did it on film then that's good enough for him.

Spielberg then talked about what a great addition Shia LaBeouf has been and how he's been doing all of his own stunts, too. Speaking of LaBeouf, Spielberg told us there are going to be multiple "Transformers" films that the hot young actor is signed on to do and that there's already a story for the second one, but production depends on the pending writer's strike.

In addition to Transformers and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the industrious director talked about Tintin, a project he's working on with Peter Jackson, based on the popular graphic novels by Belgian artist Hergé. He said that as of now there are only two directors with Jackson directing the first installment, himself directing the second movie, and if they don't hire another director, the two would co-direct the third. Jackson will shoot his movie in New Zealand and Spielberg will shoot in the States, and Spielberg said the two are very collaborative and that the film will be using motion-capture, which is still new to him.

As if meeting Spielberg in person and listening to him talk wasn't enough, he also signed limited edition "Indy 4" posters for all of us. It was a great afternoon for everyone, to say the least.

[jedijeff]

Cool Stuff, really looking forward to the Movie. The Tin Tin movies is interesting as well, Spielberg and Peter Jackson involved makes me think that will be a really good set of movies.

[moyer777]

I enjoyed this article a lot.

Thanks Rico.

[Rico]

Indy wraps up production....

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finally wrapped this week, but only after shooting at Chandler Field in Fresno, CA. Brodie Mash went over to field and watched on with excitement as Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg (who was heard, but not seen) were shooting a scene that takes place at a circa 1950 Mexico City airport. You can see a photo of Harrison Ford in full Indy gear exiting a trailer to the right. Indy 4 has been in production since June 16th 2007.

A crew of 150 worked on the scene. In another take they painted "Branford" on the airport tower, likely to represent the airport in Branford Conneticut, where some scenes have already been shot. I'm guessing this sequence takes place early in the film after Dr. Jones leaves his teaching gig at Yale University in New Haven.

[iceman]

Very cool

[Rico]

New wrap video of the Indy 4 movie.  No real spoilers so it's safe to view.  Go here to check it out.

http://www.indianajones.com/site/index.html

It's really going to be great to see a new Indy movie next summer!

[Rico]

Fan made teaser trailer, with the title even wrong at the end of the video.  But man - it still got my heart pumping.  This movie is going to be so much fun!  Can't wait to see Indy back in action!

[Rico]

Indy pics from the new movie.  Looking good!

[Geekyfanboy]

Great pixs.. he looks great.. can't wait for this movie.

[Geekyfanboy]

I love it.. it hasn't even come out in the theaters but it's already sold to TV...

Jones Goes to Showtime

When the as yet unreleased "Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" does make its television debut, there will be only one place you will be able to catch it first

The Showtime pay cable station out bid all contenders, including the big guy HBO for the opportunity to be the first to feature the Indy film for TV viewers. Of course, after the exclusivity is fulfilled, "Crystal Skull" will be available all across the TV dial.

This is the networks first big fish in its multi-deal renewal with Paramount pictures. Their current arrangement ended on December 1 and both were scrambling to get a new contract signed before the end of this year. "Crystal Skull" is the biggest result coming out of those negotiations.

Showtime has been reluctant of late to shell out the multi-millions required to get first run choice of major motion pictures, relying more on their hit series' such as "Dexter," "Weeds," "The Tudors," "Californication" and other top weeklys. They are cheaper to make and have shown great public following. But with "Crystal Skull" thrown in this package as an exclusive first run, Showtime heads of state bit and bit hard.

Even with this new multi-year deal for Showtime cable giant HBO and its sister stations still reign supreme at the top of the pay cable heap.

[Rico]

Indy teaser poster.  It's simple.  I love it!

[Darth Gaos]

Suh-WEET!

[Geekyfanboy]

Love it!!!!! can't wait for this movie.