Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

[PTAhole]

Well, it was a working title

Guardian Claims 'Indy 4' Title Is 'Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods'

Posted Jun 12th 2007 2:03PM by Erik Davis
Filed under: Action & Adventure, RumorMonger, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Remakes and Sequels

In an article which talks about Sean Connery turning down a role in the fourth Indiana Jones film, the Guardian mentions that the official working title of the flick is Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods. This backs up a ton of rumors that have been swirling around lately, all of which have been suggesting that same title. Not only that, but the Las Cruces Sun-News reports Indy 4 will be shooting some scenes in Deming, New Mexico, with some parts outside Deming being dressed up to pass as Morocco. Additionally, a building located at the former air strip in Deming has been painted blue, with a USAF insignia and "Home Of The Fighter Pilot" painted on an outside wall.

Now, if you plug "Home Of The Fighter Pilot" into Google, you'll notice that the phrase (or slogan) is associated with Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Nellis, for those who do not know, is only a hop, skip and a jump away from -- you guessed it -- Area 51. So what does it all mean? Well, for starters, those rumors suggesting that the plot will have something to do with an alien conspiracy don't seem so far off (which means certain aspects of Frank Darabont's original Indy 4 script are still being used), although if I were to guess, Indy won't spend a ton of time hunting down aliens; if anything, activities going on at Nellis (and the surrounding area) will serve as a minor plot point which leads to a much greater truth ... or, in this case, the City of the Gods.

In related news (and as an open casting call takes place in New Haven, CT), IGN reports that John Hurt (who was recently cast) might be playing Albert Einstein in the film. However, as they point out, Einstein died in 1955 and Indy 4 is apparently set in 1957. Hmm, perhaps Einstein's so-called "death" is all part of the plot? We'll keep you updated on any further developments; Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods (working title) is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2008.
Source: Cinematical

[criterionmaster]

taken by spielberg:


hmm? do you think he looks too old?

[captainofbeef]

No, I think he looks perfect. Thats how old Ford is these days unfortunately.

[Clark Nova]

i don't know, for some reason a huge smile broke across my face when i saw that picture. Yeah, he looks a lot older, but i just got the feeling that Indy's back

and you guys see who John Hurt's listed as playing on IMDB? the supposedly-deceased Abner Ravenwood. Interesting...

[criterionmaster]

www.indianajones.com/community/news/firstday.html

video of the first day of shooting! someone tell me if it is good, i will watch it sometime soon, but not yet.

[criterionmaster]

from hollywood saloon:











thoughts?

[criterionmaster]

The INDIANA JONES 4 rumor mill takes another turn... [/b]
source: hollywood saloon

Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. I've had this rumor in the inbox for a little while (thanks to "Judas' Noose") and it’s starting to gain some momentum.

I've gotten a second source come to me with the same rumor. So, I thought I'd run something on it. It's a big, giant honking rumor, but a fascinating one.

I've been on the record supporting the idea of an INDIANA JONES 4 if it brings the films full circle. You have a great trilogy cap with that riding off into the sunset shot from LAST CRUSADE, so the only place to go in my mind is to make a movie that goes full circle back to RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. We know Marion Ravenwood is in it. We know she had a kid with Indy. We hear that John Hurt could be playing Abner Ravenwood, long lost father of Marion and mentor to Indy, thought dead in his pursuit of the Ark.

Seems like that's the direction they're going.

The rumors I have been getting say that the big object being searched for is not Atlantis. It is not the Spear of Destiny. It is not a shard of Noah's Ark. This time Indiana has to go back to square one. There is nothing he can possess that can not be taken away.

What I hear is that he is searching, once more, for the Ark of the Covenant.

The rumor is that the warehouse we see at the end of Raiders is in Groom Lake (aka Area 51) and the Russians are trying to find it in order to one-up the American military might.

That would explain Abner being involved in the story. That would further my theory that INDY 4 will act as a bookend to the series, RAIDERS on one side and INDY 4 on the other. If Shia LaBeouf ends up continuing it down the line as rumored, then so be it, but I think we're pretty much guaranteed this will be the last one with Lucas, Spielberg and Ford.

I love the idea, but from what I know of the film, from trusted sources within the company, there’s just not really any room for the Ark of the Covenant in the story they're telling. It’s not the main thrust of the movie if it is in the flick and I just can’t see it as being something they’d sideline.

So, I know this really doesn’t give you guys a definitive answer and probably just raises more questions, but this is what I know of the rumor right now and I’m sure it’ll be spreading, so I wanted to address it.

Hell, it could be that Lucas and Spielberg have us so turned around we don’t know which end is up and they’re off making a completely different movie than everybody’s expecting, feeding us a bunch of bogus rumors and all the set pics and stories have been fabricated. I wouldn’t put it past them.

If the Ark does play a part, I think it’s a fascinating choice. If it doesn’t, I’m happy seeing a new adventure, too. What are your thoughts?

end of article.

wow, this opens up sooo many new questions, i have no clue what if this is true or not. what do you guys think of the article?

[ie]

You think Indy will go to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and hang out with kids with guns in this one? That'd be an actioner right there.

[criterionmaster]

More Indiana Jones 4 BTS Footage! [/b]
Source: Paramount Pictures July 12, 2007

IndianaJones.com has posted new behind-the-scenes footage from Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones 4. Reconnect with all of the elements that makes Indy the iconic image that he is and check out a brief clip from the film!

end of article.

[criterionmaster]

Many More Indy Adventures on Their Way! [/b]
Written by Robert Sanchez
source: hollywood saloon
Monday, 16 July 2007

There have been rumors flying left and right about the new Indiana Jones adventure from the title to the plot.

ADDENDUM - We’ve always had a great, special relationship with ILM and Lucasfilm and as a courtesy to Lucasfilm, Steven Spielberg, Paramount Studios and cast, we have decided that we will no longer to continue to report on story details or contractual obligations in regards to the Indiana Jones franchise or at least keep them to a bare minimum.

We apologize for any damage or harm we may have caused to the production and apologize to John Singh directly.

We understand that keeping the excitement and surprises under wraps for the fans is an important part of going to the movies.

Take a picture kids, Robert is apologizing…

Original Story begins here,

But what about it’s future? The IESB got some really interesting information today from very well respected Paramount studio source that we thought we would share.

Shia LaBeouf, a break out star this year with a few small films under his belt like Disturbia, Surf’s Up and Transformers, has signed a four picture deal as the archeologist’s offspring. That’s right, he has signed on for 3 more Indiana Jones movies after this one!

Does this mean Harrison Ford is done with this franchise after this film? Apparently not! He signed a three picture deal, his final stint as the whip wielding adventurer will be a trilogy. This means they better crank out these films pretty quickly before it becomes Indiana Jones and the Hunt for His Prune Juice. He is getting on in years after all.

How solid is this intel? Not to be cheesy, but solid as a rock!

Now, I know everyone is very anxious about the current production and you are saying to yourself, but guys, don’t you have any information on this one? As a matter of fact we do…not much, but it’s something (if you get that Star Wars quote then you are a geek).

The aliens are being referred to as “the gods.” We know Area 51 is making an appearance in the film so aliens must be abound, but in any case, the aliens are being referred to a “gods.” Hence, further indication that the working title of Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods could be accurate after all. There you go, your bone for the day.

End of Article.

but then....

Lucasfilm Denies Future ‘Indy’ Sequels In Works [/b]
Published by Shawn Adler on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:38 pm.
source: hollywood saloon

“It’s not the years,” Indiana Jones tells Marion in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “It’s the mileage.” But, 26 years after he first appeared on the big screen — and one year before he’s set to make his triumphant return — just how much more mileage can Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and star Harrison Ford squeeze out of the legendary character?

Apparently quite a lot — that is, if you believe reports today on IESB that claim Harrison Ford is signed on for two more Indy films after “4” (for a total of three), and Shia LaBeouf is signed on for three more (a total of four). But alas, like many online whisperings, this one appears to be nothing more than wishful thinking. That is, at least according to the studio.

“That’s purely a rumor,” Lucasfilm’s Director of Publicity John Singh told MTV News. “Idle chatter among Internet fans.”

An official denial…but that won’t stop us from speculating anyway. Given what you’ve heard and seen from the set of “Indy 4,” would you like to see even more adventures for our whip-wielding hero?

End of Article.

[criterionmaster]

ptahole, is this still the name?!

Source: ComingSoon.net
source 2: hollywood saloon
July 26, 2007

Marion Ravenwood returns: Actress Karen Allen is joining the cast of the upcoming "Indiana Jones" movie, reprising her role as spirited Marion Ravenwood, it was announced today during Comic-Con International in San Diego. The new movie is in production under the direction of Steven Spielberg, who is pictured here with Allen during a break in shooting in Hawaii. The upcoming "Indiana Jones" adventure is a Lucasfilm Ltd. production and is being distributed by Paramount Pictures. Frank Marshall returns as producer, with Kathleen Kennedy joining George Lucas as executive producer. It is planned for worldwide release on May 22, 2008.

End of Article.

[criterionmaster]

source: hollywood saloon



wow, i am excited!! who else is?!

[criterionmaster]

[captainofbeef]

^Fuckin' awesome.

[criterionmaster]

yes! i know!

Reuniting the Indiana Jones Family [/b]
Source: Paramount Pictures August 13, 2007

The official website for Indiana Jones 4 has been updated with a new video, in which Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas discuss getting the "Indiana Jones" family back together for the next adventure in the series. Click here to watch!

The fourth installment hits theaters on May 22.

end of article.

[criterionmaster]

ptahole said:

Well, it was a working title

Guardian Claims 'Indy 4' Title Is 'Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods'

Posted Jun 12th 2007 2:03PM by Erik Davis
Filed under: Action & Adventure, RumorMonger, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Remakes and Sequels

In an article which talks about Sean Connery turning down a role in the fourth Indiana Jones film, the Guardian mentions that the official working title of the flick is Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods. This backs up a ton of rumors that have been swirling around lately, all of which have been suggesting that same title. Not only that, but the Las Cruces Sun-News reports Indy 4 will be shooting some scenes in Deming, New Mexico, with some parts outside Deming being dressed up to pass as Morocco. Additionally, a building located at the former air strip in Deming has been painted blue, with a USAF insignia and "Home Of The Fighter Pilot" painted on an outside wall.

Now, if you plug "Home Of The Fighter Pilot" into Google, you'll notice that the phrase (or slogan) is associated with Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Nellis, for those who do not know, is only a hop, skip and a jump away from -- you guessed it -- Area 51. So what does it all mean? Well, for starters, those rumors suggesting that the plot will have something to do with an alien conspiracy don't seem so far off (which means certain aspects of Frank Darabont's original Indy 4 script are still being used), although if I were to guess, Indy won't spend a ton of time hunting down aliens; if anything, activities going on at Nellis (and the surrounding area) will serve as a minor plot point which leads to a much greater truth ... or, in this case, the City of the Gods.

In related news (and as an open casting call takes place in New Haven, CT), IGN reports that John Hurt (who was recently cast) might be playing Albert Einstein in the film. However, as they point out, Einstein died in 1955 and Indy 4 is apparently set in 1957. Hmm, perhaps Einstein's so-called "death" is all part of the plot? We'll keep you updated on any further developments; Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods (working title) is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2008.
Source: Cinematical

Lucasfilm Eyeing Six Indiana Jones 4 Titles[/b]
Source: /Film August 12, 2007

/Film reports that Lucasfilm has filed for six possible titles for Indiana Jones 4 with the MPAA. 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

We'll have to wait and see if Steven Spielberg and George Lucas go with one of these titles or something completely different.

end of article.

[Clark Nova]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

...thoughts?

[ie]

Better than the City of Gods rip-off title. Besides, how can you go wrong with a title that reminds of the Masters of the Universe (Castle Grayskull, Crystal Skull...)? ;D

[slapshot63]

ie said:

Better than the City of Gods rip-off title. Besides, how can you go wrong with a title that reminds of the Masters of the Universe (Castle Grayskull, Crystal Skull...)? ;D

Indiana Jones and the Masters of The Universe

[ie]

slapshot63 said:

ie said:

Better than the City of Gods rip-off title. Besides, how can you go wrong with a title that reminds of the Masters of the Universe (Castle Grayskull, Crystal Skull...)? ;D

Indiana Jones and the Masters of The Universe

Doesn't sound that bad to me.

[criterionmaster]

when i saw the title i was kinda surprised, like maybe it was a joke or something, but i actually don't mind it really. i think it fits with the tone of the films. ptahole, what do you think?

[PTAhole]

I didn't like it at first, but it's grown on me. People complain about the new Star Wars title and this new Indy title, but think about it. The Empire Strikes Back? Temple of Doom? The titles have always been a little cheesy.

[PTAhole]

www.youtube.com/v/lPTJ4v6KPrg&rel=1 TRAILER!
Fuck Batman. Fuck Iron Man. Indy will whip their asses in submission.

[Clark Nova]

ptahole said:

www.youtube.com/v/lPTJ4v6KPrg&rel=1 TRAILER!
Fuck Batman. Fuck Iron Man. Indy will whip their asses in submission.

After he takes his Lipitor.

[captainofbeef]

I'm so pumped for this now, I just hope it doesn't suck.