Indiana Jones 4 ... FINALLY!!

[Buzz Bumble]

They've finally all agreed on the script and work starts in June 2007 for a May 2008 release!

These two items are from ComingSoon.net ...

Indiana Jones 4 Starts Filming in June
The Hollywood Reporter has learned more details about the Indiana Jones 4 production after George Lucas announced on Friday that the project is a go for a release in May, 2008.

After years spent in script development, the fourth installment of the successful franchise is set to begin production in June in locations around the world and in the U.S.

Although he has been developing other projects, including a biopic about Abraham Lincoln with Liam Neeson attached to star, Spielberg has decided the "Indiana Jones" sequel will be his next directorial outing.

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

The film will be produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and released worldwide by Paramount Pictures, the parent company of DreamWorks. Frank Marshall will serve as producer, with Lucas and Kathy Kennedy joining him as executive producers.

David Koepp, who has wrote such previous Spielberg projects as Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds, wrote the screenplay that finally got the stamp of approval from Lucas and Spielberg. An earlier screenplay by Frank Darabont had been shelved when Lucas turned thumbs down on it.

For the moment, the title of the new film as well as its story line are being kept under wraps.

Although a spokesman for Spielberg said Monday that no casting has begun, Lucas and Ford have said that they would like to include Sean Connery, who played Indiana Jones' father, Professor Henry Jones, in "The Last Crusade."

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Indiana Jones 4 Coming May 2008!
George Lucas said Friday that filming of the long-awaited Indiana Jones 4 will begin next year with Harrison Ford 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.

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.

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 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

 

[Borsk]

Well...cool. I hope it winds up being a good movie.

 

[Stevetrooper]

If George Harrison is exited, then it must be good!

 

[star_wars_fan]

Awesome! It's too bad Ford is so frickin' impossible to get Indie or Han autographs for. I would love one or both but just not sure I'll ever see 'em.

 

[Buzz Bumble]

From ComingSoon.net ...

David Koepp Talks Indiana Jones 4
FilmStew.com talked to Indiana Jones 4 screenwriter David Koepp, who dropped some interesting bits:

Koepp agrees that it would be crazy not to take into account star Harrison Ford's real age for this next installment. In fact, he suggests that if it were not in the script, Ford would likely insist on references to this being added.

As much as he is a fan of Indy lore, Koepp says it's essential to discard that point of view when tapping out further adventures. "You can't write a fan script," he insists. "You have to pretend that this movie exists without the other one." "The worst thing to do would be to have him make reference to things he said in the first movie, like to pun on lines of dialogue."​

You can read the full interview at FilmStew.com.

Uh-oh. I do hope that's another example of bad reporting (misunderstanding, taken out of context, not even said). Otherwise this guy sounds like the typical idiot in Hollyweird these days - how in can anyone possibly think that you can write a something that is meant to be part of an established franchise while pretending the older stuff doesn't exist!?

Thankfully George Lucas is in charge, but it's no wonder it took so long to get a script he was happy with.

 

[Borsk]

The way I read that statement is that he's saying the movie should stand on its own (in the sense that you don't have to have seen the previous 3 movies to understand what people are talking about).

And, actually, the only time I remember an event that occurred in a previous Indy movie being mentioned in a sequel was in the Last Crusade. They mention something about the Ark and Indy mentions that he's had some experience with it.

We'll see...

 

[Buzz Bumble]

A tiny bit of news from ComingSoon.net ...

News
Indiana Jones 4 Starts Filming June 18
Fox411 talked to Steven Spielberg at the Oscars' Governors Ball who revealed that Indiana Jones 4 starts filming on June 18.

Paramount will release the anticipated film on May 22, 2008. Other than Harrison Ford, no cast members have been officially announced.

That gives them about three-and-a-half months to finsh finding cast and locations, and making costumes / props.

 

[RYAN-J]

I wonder if Nick Gillard will be doing the stunts for Indy 4. Does any one know the name of the next film?

RYAN J.

 

[Buzz Bumble]

"Indiana Jones and the Golden Zimmerframe"

"Indiana Jones and the Hunt for the Lost Dentures"

"Indiana Jones VI: Prunes Are Good For You"

"Indiana Jones and the...zzzzzzzzz. Wake Up Grandpa!"

 

[Darth Boru]

"Indiana Jones and the Cradle snatchers" ??

 

[Buzz Bumble]

There's a good chance that it will be "Indiana Jones & Daughter" - a movie purposely designed to introduce the next genereation of Dr Jones to carry the franchise into Indy V and onwards.

 

[Borsk]

There's a good chance that it will be "Indiana Jones & Daughter" - a movie purposely designed to introduce the next genereation of Dr Jones to carry the franchise into Indy V and onwards.

Angelina Jolie is gonna be in it?

 

[Buzz Bumble]

Yep, Lara Croft finds out her real dad is Indiana Jones.

 

[Darth Boru]

and Tia Carrera the 'relic hunter' is her cousin.......

 

[Buzz Bumble]

... and Stephen Collins (from 7th Heaven) is their other cousin.

For the youngies: he played a similar role many years ago in a short lived show called "Tales of the Golden Monkey"

 

[Buzz Bumble]

Some more news from ComingSoon.net ...

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LaBeouf in Final Talks for Indiana Jones 4
Shia LaBeouf is in final talks to star in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones 4 as the son of the adventuresome archaeologist to be played once again by Harrison Ford, reports Variety.

Spielberg and George Lucas' Lucasfilm, which is producing the fourth film for Paramount, are keeping the storyline under tight wraps. David Koepp (Spider-Man) wrote the script.

Spielberg is set to begin shooting Indiana Jones 4 in June. The film is scheduled for a May 22, 2008 release, taking advantage of the Memorial Day holiday.

LaBeouf stars in two upcoming DreamWorks pics, Disturbia and Transformers. The actor also provides the lead voice in Sony's upcoming animated film Surf's Up!.

 

[Borsk]

Hmm, don't think I've seen any movies that he's been in.

 

[Darth Boru]

Highlight to read what??

hehe, I know, I'm kidding.

 

[Buzz Bumble]

Another actress joins the cast. This is from ComingSoon.net (as usual) ...

Cate Blanchett Joins Indiana Jones 4!
Cate Blanchett has signed on to star in the fourth installment of the "Indiana Jones" adventures. With David Koepp's screenplay shrouded in secrecy, it is unclear what character Blanchett will play.

Harrison Ford already has boarded the project, which will be produced by Lucasfilm and directed by Steven Spielberg.

Shooting will begin in June in Los Angeles and at undisclosed locations around the world. Paramount Pictures will release Indiana Jones 4 day-and-date around the world on May 22, 2008.

Frank Marshall is producing, with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy executive producing.

 

[Buzz Bumble]

More cast news from ComingSoon.net ...

Ray Winstone Joins Indiana Jones 4
Ray Winstone (The Departed, upcoming Beowulf) has signed on for a major role in Paramount Pictures' Indiana Jones 4, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Although the film's plot is being closely guarded, the trade says Winstone will play star Harrison Ford's sidekick.

Cate Blanchett already has boarded the project, to be produced by Lucasfilm and directed by Steven Spielberg.

David Koepp wrote the screenplay for "Indy 4," which is scheduled to begin filming in June in Los Angeles and at top-secret locations around the world.

Paramount Pictures will release the film day-and-date worldwide May 22, 2008, with a handful of territories opening the following day.

Frank Marshall is producing, with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy executive producing.

Hmmm ... I've seen him in a few things, but I still think of him as one of Robin Hood's men from the (now old) British TV show.