I know there's a script called The RAcvages of Time that's been knocking about - possibly hinting that the prize is the Philosopher's Stone.
But if this guy Koepp has written a whole new script, I'd really like it to be about Indy going after the ultimate archaeological prize - THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS! Wouldn't that be cool! They could discover that it's still inhabited and Indy could decide to stay there at the end of the film as it sinks again, thus immortalising him forever.
A coworker and I were discussing Harrison Ford yesterday, and of course, the conversation pivoted on the idea of whether or not he was too old. There were moments in Firewall that seemed ludicrous with an aging Ford swinging through windows, but I contended that it was not because the character was older, but because the character was established as more brains than brawn. The thing that Indiana Jones has going for him is that we as the audience fully expect the character to be action-oriented, regardless of age. I, too, am excited to see what 2008 has to bring us!
Actor Ray Winstone has been approached to star in the new Indiana Jones film.
The British performer, best known for his tough guy roles in films like Sexy Beast and The Departed, is considering the offer, his agent has confirmed.
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There were moments in Firewall that seemed ludicrous with an aging Ford swinging through windows...
As someone who's anxious to watch Harrison Ford's most current movie...
SPOILER WARNING! Darenhat, SPOILER WARNING!
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"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
My apologies, supes...I figured everyone had seen that by now. ;%
Just having a good ribbing, since I would have seen the movie by now had I actually been drawn to see it. Not that I haven't been because I've picked up this movie at the rental place a few times...and put it back after coming across some other new release. |)
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
Now this is scary. . .When Spielberg and Lucas deal with children/young adults they tend to get just. . .icky. The little ones are so precocious that you'll start to think child abuse is a good idea (Short Round, Jake Lloyd's Anakin) and the older teens are whiny pains (the big brother in E.T., the big sister in Poltergeist, the cast of Goonies, Hayden Christensen's Anakin). If Shia Le Beouf is the Son of Indy I hope he isn't the mold of the usual Lucasberg spawn.
Shia LaBeouf has now been officially cast but Paramount declined to say what role he would be playing in Indy 4.
Ford: Great. Blanchett: Intriguing. Possibility of Connery and Winstone: Sublime. LeBeouf: Scary. I don't say this because of his acting abilities or his "teen heartthrob" image (I honestly don't know that much about him--he could be a great actor for all I know), but because of the afore-mentioned possibility that he's the son of Indy. It's a story that pretty well writes itself: long separation between father and son, son has no desire to associate himself with father, major crisis brings father and son together, father and son end up with newfound respect for one another. Gads!
Let me play with a possibility, though. Some time back Lucas mentioned that the plot of Indy IV centers around an idea that is pretty old and which, at first glance, people might find hackneyed. Could it be, then, that Indy will go in quest of the Fountain of Youth? Maybe he'll discover it and spend a good portion of the movie--mainly the action part--in the body of Mr. LeBeouf?
Gawd. . .what a horrible scenario! Maybe the "son of Indy" idea isn't so bad after all.
And, just musing: any chance that John Rhys Davies will return as Sallah? And might there be an explanation for how Indy lost his eye? (The ancient Indy wore an eyepatch in the Young Indiana Jones series.)
Rhys-Davies is reported as saying that he had not been approached to be in the movie. He had been told by a third party that the character had been written out of the script and the cast would be "younger".
Got to say, Lucas is somewhat pot kettle, his Star Wars prequels were pretty dire by all accounts. Shame he didn't show such discernment then.
If you'd spent a year working on a script and George Lucas of all people told you it was rubbish you'd probably have the hump ) I hope Spielberg is driving this as much as Lucas. I saw Speilberg interviewed on the BBC last year and he said he wouldn't shoot a frame of Indy 4 until he was convinced he could deliver the ultimate popcorn experience.
I read the other day that Indiana Jones and the City Of The Gods is strongly tipped to be the title but it won't be revealed until the first teaser trailer.
I'm sure Darabont isn't the only victim of Lucas's bizarre whims. I believe Jeb Stuart also took a stab at the character and failed to impress. I consider Stuart and Darabont to be fine craftsmen in regards to screenwriting.
Koepp is great, and has demonstrated (to me) that he can take a wild premise, keep it fun, but also dramatic.
I hope his script truly is a winner because I can't imagine there are too many things that can turn one's stomach than watching a bad film knowing that there was a much better script out there...especially if you were the writer.
George Lucas has revealed that Sean Connery's role as Indiana Jones' father is included in Indy 4. In a brief interview, Lucas said Connery had yet to agree to reprise his role. "We have a script with him in it. If he doesn't do it, we'll do a quick rewrite."
Blimey; I can't imagine Connery being desperate to do a role so integral to the plot that if he decides not to do it the role can be 'quickly' written out!
George Lucas has revealed that Sean Connery's role as Indiana Jones' father is included in Indy 4. In a brief interview, Lucas said Connery had yet to agree to reprise his role. "We have a script with him in it. If he doesn't do it, we'll do a quick rewrite."
Why write him out? Lucas could always hire Roger Moore!
George Lucas has revealed that Sean Connery's role as Indiana Jones' father is included in Indy 4. In a brief interview, Lucas said Connery had yet to agree to reprise his role. "We have a script with him in it. If he doesn't do it, we'll do a quick rewrite."
Why write him out? Lucas could always hire Roger Moore!
Actually, I think that's an inspired idea; especially as Lucas and Spielberg are always claiming to be fond of James Bond. They could even work Moore replacing Connery again into the script somehow.
Why write him out? Lucas could always hire Roger Moore!
If Sean Connery declines Lucas' offer then I'm pretty sure Roger Moore would accept given the opportunity. Though (from my point of view) it would not be essential that he portrays Indy's father. He could be related to Indy in another way, or maybe was a close friend of his father.
Spoiler free? Information-free as well! Supershadow could have been summarizing the original Raiders for all we learn! Heck, Lucas's catering requests might tell us more. Still, thanks, Arthur.
I think 'vague' would be the key word ) I can't vouch for that site but they do seem to be connected to George Lucas. The scant information does suggest that all Indy boxes will be ticked next year. I'm looking forward to the teaser trailer already.
I don't believe he's seen the script for a second. 'Indiana Jones 4 features a scene involving a cave'?! Why on Earth would you waste some precious life force writing that onto the internet unless you were making it up?!
I don't know anything about Supershadow, so I can't vouch to the veracity of him having really read the script. It sounds like the existing script is more formulaic than original based on these vague descriptions. You mean to tell me that the movie is going to open with a dissolve from the paramount logo? >gasps with shock< That article should have spoiler tags all over it. 8-)
If supershadow truly is associated with Lucas, then he can pick up his paycheck for ending each paragraph with some derivative of "This is the most brilliant script ever" or "I can't believe Lucas is doing something so grandiose". I almost imagine a video on youtube of this guy wetting himself as his proof of how good this mystery script is.
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I read the other day that Indiana Jones and the City Of The Gods is strongly tipped to be the title but it won't be revealed until the first teaser trailer.
I think there's several rumored titles. I read today a rumored title is Indiana Jones and the Search for the Lost Continent. I'm sure what ever the title turns out to be, it will be a good one.
Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
Something sounds very familiar here. . .complaints about a film that hasn't even been made yet. . .I dunno: my mind's drawing a blank. Where have I heard it? Where? Something about a casino, I think. . . ?:)
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But if this guy Koepp has written a whole new script, I'd really like it to be about Indy going after the ultimate archaeological prize - THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS! Wouldn't that be cool! They could discover that it's still inhabited and Indy could decide to stay there at the end of the film as it sinks again, thus immortalising him forever.
But I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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For the full article
Actor Winstone in Indiana talks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6507733.stm
Actor Ray Winstone has been approached to star in the new Indiana Jones film.
The British performer, best known for his tough guy roles in films like Sexy Beast and The Departed, is considering the offer, his agent has confirmed.
As someone who's anxious to watch Harrison Ford's most current movie...
SPOILER WARNING! Darenhat, SPOILER WARNING!
Just having a good ribbing, since I would have seen the movie by now had I actually been drawn to see it. Not that I haven't been because I've picked up this movie at the rental place a few times...and put it back after coming across some other new release.
Shia LaBeouf has now been officially cast but Paramount declined to say what role he would be playing in Indy 4.
LaBeouf to star in new 'Indiana Jones'
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070413/ap_en_mo/people_shia_labeouf;_ylt=AiNyc6Dli7Rs7cHKUOBvVS5xFb8C
Let me play with a possibility, though. Some time back Lucas mentioned that the plot of Indy IV centers around an idea that is pretty old and which, at first glance, people might find hackneyed. Could it be, then, that Indy will go in quest of the Fountain of Youth? Maybe he'll discover it and spend a good portion of the movie--mainly the action part--in the body of Mr. LeBeouf?
Gawd. . .what a horrible scenario!
And, just musing: any chance that John Rhys Davies will return as Sallah? And might there be an explanation for how Indy lost his eye? (The ancient Indy wore an eyepatch in the Young Indiana Jones series.)
Ha! Good point!
Hope not, though- that'd be a bit grim!
http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2007-04-20/
Got to say, Lucas is somewhat pot kettle, his Star Wars prequels were pretty dire by all accounts. Shame he didn't show such discernment then.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Rhys-Davies Out Of Indy 4
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Rhys-Davies-Out-Of-Indy-4-4954.html
Rhys-Davies is reported as saying that he had not been approached to be in the movie. He had been told by a third party that the character had been written out of the script and the cast would be "younger".
Younger?
If you'd spent a year working on a script and George Lucas of all people told you it was rubbish you'd probably have the hump
I read the other day that Indiana Jones and the City Of The Gods is strongly tipped to be the title but it won't be revealed until the first teaser trailer.
Koepp is great, and has demonstrated (to me) that he can take a wild premise, keep it fun, but also dramatic.
I hope his script truly is a winner because I can't imagine there are too many things that can turn one's stomach than watching a bad film knowing that there was a much better script out there...especially if you were the writer.
http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?itemid=4989
Does Lucas have any idea of what he's doing?
Why write him out? Lucas could always hire Roger Moore!
Actually, I think that's an inspired idea; especially as Lucas and Spielberg are always claiming to be fond of James Bond. They could even work Moore replacing Connery again into the script somehow.
If Sean Connery declines Lucas' offer then I'm pretty sure Roger Moore would accept given the opportunity. Though (from my point of view) it would not be essential that he portrays Indy's father. He could be related to Indy in another way, or maybe was a close friend of his father.
http://www.supershadow.com/indianajones4/script_plot.html
Spoiler free? Information-free as well! Supershadow could have been summarizing the original Raiders for all we learn! Heck, Lucas's catering requests might tell us more. Still, thanks, Arthur.
If supershadow truly is associated with Lucas, then he can pick up his paycheck for ending each paragraph with some derivative of "This is the most brilliant script ever" or "I can't believe Lucas is doing something so grandiose". I almost imagine a video on youtube of this guy wetting himself as his proof of how good this mystery script is.
I think there's several rumored titles. I read today a rumored title is Indiana Jones and the Search for the Lost Continent. I'm sure what ever the title turns out to be, it will be a good one.
...the Lost Writers of the Script?
...the Search for the Lost Script?
...the Search for Any Damned Script?
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Seriously, it was the '80s since we last saw a movie. And we all know that all they will pop out is a episode 1 like rust bucket.
I seriously doubt this movie already. That, and I hate Harrison Ford