Indiana Jones

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:29 pm

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/new ... ones_N.htm

The first bits of information coming out about the new Indiana Jones movie being released in the spring.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:14 pm

http://spielbergfilms.com/images/Indian ... skull4.jpg

Photo from upcoming movie.

Yes, I know this is silly.

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:26 am

The artifact of the title is inspired by real quartz sculptures of disputed origins that are carved in a way that defies the natural structure of the crystal.

"The theory is they are shaped by higher powers or alien powers or came from another world, or an ancient Mayan civilization had the powers," Marshall says.

sigh.

Yes. They had powers of spending ages carving crystal to perfection using water, sand, bow-drill and infinite patience... Or (as has been suggested) said skulls aren't actually so ancient as thought.

Sorry. Probably taking it a bit too seriously. Sitting here at my computer in front of a book shelf containing about 500 Doctor Who novels (at least one of which claims Exxilons taught the Peruvians everything they knew) many of which were written with 12 year olds in mind (although to be fair, I was about 12 when I bought them) I'm really in no position to get all sniffy about Indiana Jones. Must admit I've never quite got the appeal of Indie (probably not enough monsters for me) but I'd rather see quality product like Indiana Jones than crap like Tomb Raider, plus I've always got time for Harrison Ford.

Nice shot there, though they seem to have used an Uxmal style arch alongside Toltec-Itza serpent heads, so far as I am able to tell.

I know, I know - I should get out more.

I take it you're a bit of a fan, Beagle.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:18 pm

I take it you're a bit of a fan, Beagle.

Not really, but I like the idea of bringing Harrison Ford back in to redact the role, along with some of the other characters. I can't remember the name of the girl that played opposite him but she is going to be in this one as well.

They are both old now. Ford is older than me. I'll be watching to see how many doubles they use for action scenes.

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:34 am

Beagle wrote:
I take it you're a bit of a fan, Beagle.
Not really, but I like the idea of bringing Harrison Ford back in to redact the role, along with some of the other characters. I can't remember the name of the girl that played opposite him but she is going to be in this one as well.

They are both old now. Ford is older than me. I'll be watching to see how many doubles they use for action scenes.

I know. It's weird. I still can't get used to the idea that Sean Connery (for example) isn't still in his 40s. And I keep having to remind myself that I am.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 3:34 pm

Yeah, Sean Connery is well up in years, but my wife still thinks he's sexy. I think it's the accent.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:03 am

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/indiana ... howVideo=1

Teaser Trailor

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:30 am

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/new ... titialskip

Among films considered probable blockbusters: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Iron Man, Sex and the City and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. But of those, only Jones is considered a favorite to crack $300 million, as Spider-Man, Shrek and Pirates all did last summer, Hollywood's most important season, when at least 40% of the industry's tickets are sold.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:34 pm

http://www.archaeology.org/0805/etc/indy.html

Along with superstars like Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, and Shia LaBeouf, the newest Indiana Jones movie promises to showcase one of the most enigmatic classes of artifacts known to archaeologists, crystal skulls that first surfaced in the 19th century and that specialists attributed to various "ancient Mesoamerican" cultures. In this article, Smithsonian anthropologist Jane MacLaren Walsh shares her own adventures analyzing the artifacts that inspired Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (in theaters May 22), and details her efforts tracking down a mysterious "obtainer of rare antiquities" who may have held the key to the origin of these exotic objects.

Archaeology.org has an article on this. They talk about real crystal skulls.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:07 am

http://philipcoppens.com/roadnews.html

It is Indiana Jones, but you would think it is Don Quichote. In the run-up to the upcoming Indiana Jones movie, the establishment media has launched its crusade against crystal skulls. Archaeology has published a particularly bad article (no doubt because it had to be rushed into print) by Jane Walsh of the Smithsonian, while the Paris and British Museum skulls are being brought out with the specific notion that they are “fake”.

Some of the silliness in advance of the movie.

Post by **Minimalist** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:18 am

I'll wait till it comes out on DVD.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:40 pm

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1511691776/tt0367882

A slideshow of movie pics.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Fri May 16, 2008 6:06 pm

http://www.pr-inside.com/harrison-ford- ... 593017.htm

After years of being identified on screen as the legendary archaeologist "Indiana Jones," actor Harrison Ford has won election to the Board of Directors of the Archaeological Institute of America. With his Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull set to hit U.S. movie theaters on May 22,
the film star commented on his real world dedication to archaeology, "Knowledge is power, and understanding the past can only help us in dealing with the present and the future."

"Harrison Ford has played a significant role in stimulating the public's interest in archaeological exploration," said Brian Rose, President of the AIA. "We are all delighted that he has agreed to join the AIA's Governing Board."

In addition, the current May/June issue of ARCHAEOLOGY magazine, published by the AIA, features a cover story devoted to the mysteries surrounding the alleged crystal skull archaeological finds that inspired the new "Indiana Jones" film. For the complete article, go to: www.archaeology.org/0805/etc/indy.html.

No comment.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:46 am

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id ... _article=1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The most recent Indiana Jones film more than recouped its big budget with an estimated $311 million in global box office sales through the long weekend, according to studio estimates Monday.
Families went in droves to catch "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," a PG-13 adventure starring Harrison Ford as the whip- cracking archaeologist who took 19 years to return to the big screen.

Paramount Pictures estimated the action sequel made $151.1 million in the U.S. and Canada from Thursday to the holiday Monday and $143 million overseas, though not including Monday.

It marked the second biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever, behind only "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," which made $153 million domestically from Thursday to Monday last year.

Nearly a third of the domestic audience was made up of parents with their children, said Rob Moore, president of Paramount Worldwide Distribution.

"Adults really drove this opening. This is one of their favorite franchises and they couldn't wait to take their kids with them," Moore said.

I was interested in how we "baby boomers" would respond to an Indiana Jones reincarnation. It seems the Gen X folks showed up with their kids.

That pretty much ends this lark of a thread. I haven't seen it yet and I'll wait for DVD or maybe even TV.

Post by **MichelleH** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:55 am

Beagle wrote:That pretty much ends this lark of a thread.

Not yet!

Giant amethyst crystal skull is buried on Mars says Uri Geller
http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm? ... e=s5i36044