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AtomFilms is featuring the 2004 Star Wars Fan Film Award Winners and this year's recipient of the Best Crossover Spoof includes a famous Indiana Jones character...

Carbonite Confusion is the name of the film. It was created by Ryan Simmons, Andrew Bowyer and Heather Perkins from Star Wars Spoofs.com. "Han Solo is awakened from his carbonite slumber by a mysterious figure- and you'll never guess who it is." To find out, check out Carbonite Confusion at AtomFilms, enjoy!

I must say, it's a very cool spoof. Well done and with a very unexpected ending. Hats off to the creators for their award winning film! To watch this and more Star Wars Fan Film Award winners, check out AtomFilms.com.

Thanks to Indiana Kev for letting us know!

Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation at Spudfest!
July 28th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

I've got some excellent news for Indy fans in the Idaho area! Chris Strompolos, Jayson Lamb and Eric Zala will be attending the Spudfest Film Festival next week (August 5th 7th) in Idaho for three screenings of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation! Here are the show times for The Adaptation screenings:

Thursday, August 5th, 12:45PM Grand Targhee
Friday, August 6th, 10:45AM Grand Targhee
Saturday, August 7th, 11:15AM Pierre's Playhouse

For more information, check out Spudfest.org for show times, tickets and locations.

Big thanks to Chris Strompolos for the update!

Indiana Jones: The Collectable Toy-Shop Flop
July 24th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

A fellow Indiana Jones fan from Club Obi-Wan pointed out a very cool article in the July 16th, 2004 edition of The Madison Courier in Indiana. Back in 1981 when Raiders of the Lost Ark was released, Kenner released a line of Indiana Jones toys. Sadly, the original Indy toy line didn't do well in toy stores. They've since become highly sought-after and very collectible toys, raking in some triple-digit figures in online auctions. Here's the full article from the Madison Courier:

"Toy-shop flop is a collector hit

In 1981, Indiana Jones was a hit at the box office, but the Kenner line of toys based on the adventurous archeologist was a flor at toy shops.

Throughout the 1980s, a host of The Adventures of Indiana Jones action figures languished on retail shelves. Marion Ravenwood (Indy's love interest) was a peg-warmer, marked down to a mere 99 cents in KB toy stores across the nation.

Though few children were attracted to the 3-3/4 inch figures, the past decade has seen collectors embrace the 11 characters, five vehicles, and assorted accessories.

With a DVD release in 2003 of Raiders of the Lost Ark and a new movie slated for 2005 , these figures are "commanding mucho dinero," said Mark Bellomo, action-figure columnist for Toy Shop magazine.

One of those 99-cent Marions recently brought $740 in an online auction, outpacing Indiana Jones, whose top price in the past few weeks was $560. Belloq, the charming evil adversary in the film, was not far behind Indy at $510.

Even those with bit parts in the film command attention among collectors. A figure of the Arabian steed that carried Indy in pursuit of a Nazi convoy sells for well over $200 when in Very Good condition."

The article also included a picture of Indy, Marion and Belloq on cards.

It's very cool to see how valuable a line of action figures can become after just 20 some years. While the Indiana Jones toy line didn't fare as well as the uber-successful Star Wars toys have, Indy still holds a special place in the hearts of collectors and fans alike.

Big thanks to COW forum member, Patrick for the article!

The Story of the Canceled Fate of Atlantis Sequel
July 24th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

MixnMojo has posted an interesting story about the failed attempt to create a sequel to Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. It turns out the game was in development around the time of 1993 1995, LucasArts was developing a game called, Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix. The plot was centered around post-World War II Nazis and their attempt to find the resurrect Adolf Hitler using the Philosophers' Stone.

Here is a list of reasons why the game was canceled from MixnMojo:

LucasArts was supposed to do the game in conjunction with a Canadian company. This company apparently wasn't very skilled at programming or creating art, which damaged the project.

Aric Wilmunder, normally a programmer who worked with the SCUMM engine, was one of the project leaders, but he later dropped out. Wilmunder helped write the story, along with Bill Stoneham (another project leader), Joe Pinney, and Hal Barwood (the man responsible for Fate of Atlantis).

Anson Jew was the lead character animator; his character designs were stylized in an Art Deco manner, similar to the 1990's Batman animated TV series. However, Bill Stoneham (who was also the lead artist) was making the game's background art in a realistic style, and the two methods clashed.

Some team members, including Stoneham, disdained the Art Deco animation style, and wanted to use live-action video in Iron Phoenix instead. So the company shot test footage to see if the idea would work. Given that FMV tends to be rather cheesy, it probably didn't, especially because Harrison Ford wasn't involved.

The final blow came when company president Jack Sorensen learned from LEC distributors in Germany that the game could not be sold there. German censorship laws prohibited the sale of any toys (including PC games) which explicitly showed Nazis. Earlier Indy games got away with being sold there by removing all swastikas and all references to Hitler. But since resurrected Nazi soldiers were an integral part of Iron Phoenix's story, it would have to be banned outright instead of being censored and sold.

Since the game was canceled, Iron Phoenix was instead made into a four-part comic adaptation series published by Dark Horse comics. Sounds like it could have been an excellent sequel, and it's a shame it wasn't made. Hopefully we will see a new Indiana Jones game soon enough since rumors have been brewing lately, but no official word from LucasArts yet. Only time will tell. Head on over to MixnMojo to read the full article about Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix.

Big thanks to Peter for the news!

New Indiana Jones 12" Photos
July 23rd, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Figures.com has posted new photos of the Disney Exclusive Indiana Jones 12". The figure appeared at the San Diego Comic Con 2004. The display features both the Caucasian and African-American versions of the new Indiana Jones figure. We can also see that Indy has a gun and holster, and the sarcophagus comes with a mummy inside of it.

You'll also notice that the scar on Indy's face is on his right cheek rather than his chin (as with Ford). This would lead me to believe that the figure is more of a G.I. Joe with Indy gear, rather than an Indiana Jones figure, but we'll leave that for you to decide.

I should also point out that the price is listed as $29.99, ten dollars less than the original estimated price of $40. To see these and more photos, check out Figures.com.

Thanks to 'Rockhammer' for the news.

Birth Date Correction for the Late Pat Roach
July 21st, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Last Sunday we reported that Indy trilogy actor, Pat Roach passed away at the age of 67. We were later informed that his age was incorrect, for his birth date was listed on IMDB.com as being 1943. I have just been informed that his birth year was indeed 1937 as it was originally reported on BBC NEWS. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and for any confusion it may have caused.

Once again, Pat Roach, the only actor other than Harrison Ford to appear in all three Indiana Jones films passed away at the age of 67 last Sunday morning after a long battle with cancer. He will be missed dearly.

A big thanks goes to Peter Balaz from The Light of Indiana Jones, Marcel from IndainaJones.de and IMDB.com for clearing this up.

M. Night's Attempt to Write Indy IV
July 21st, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

AICN has posted a report of the In Director's Chair interview with M. Night Shyamalan that was broadcast to 41 regal cinemas around the US. During the interview, M. Night talked about writing, and that's when the Indiana Jones IV script came up. Here's the summary from Ain't It Cool News:

"[M. Night] Mentioned that when he was attempting to write Indy 4 for Spielberg that he kept having too introspective of an angle on the theme of heroism and what it meant. Spielberg said if you want to continue you can, but Night was getting busy with Signs."

So did Night's work with Signs prevent him from writing the screenplay for Indiana Jones IV? Well, without a direct quote from Night it's kind of hard to tell. Nonetheless, it's an interesting tid-bit worth noting, and it certainly gives you an idea of what might have been. I would like to have seen M. Night's Indy IV script. I think he could have pulled it off an amazing job and if he had written it, there's no doubt it would have been an excellent film, but it might not have had the same feel as the other three films.

Thanks to Ryan for the tip!

More on Marshall's Indy IV Comments
July 19th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Not a major update, but I thought I'd point out that Sci Fi Wire has posted more quotes from Indy Trilogy producer Frank Marshall about the status of Indiana Jones IV. These are the same comments Marshall gave to reporters while promoting The Bourne Supremacy (check out our previous story.) "I'd say we have about two-thirds of a great story, and now we're working on the last third," said Marshall about the Indy IV script.

Let's recap real quick. George Lucas along with another mystery writer are currently penning a new Indiana Jones IV script that, according to Marshall, is two-thirds of the way finished. So we have the first two acts finished except for the final (and probably the most important) act, which they are hopefully working on as we speak. Everyone seems to be on board to do the film, it's just a matter of getting the script finished and getting everyone's schedule ready. Marshall stated that it would be a year or so before things started happening as far as production, so expect to see a bunch of script updates/rumors between now and the summer of 2005.

I contacted Lucasfilm to see if they had anything to add and as far as they are concerned Indy IV's status has not changed. Indiana Jones IV is indeed still alive! We'll keep you up to date on the status of Indy IV, so keep it here for the latest.

Pat Roach Passes Away at Age 67
July 17th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

I have just received some very sad news. According to BBC NEWS, Pat Roach died this morning after a long battle with cancer at the age of 67. Pat Roach played the role of 'Bomber' in the popular television series Auf Wiedersehen Pet. Many fans will recall that Pat Roach was the only actor other actor aside from Harrison Ford to appear in all three Indiana Jones films playing a total of four classic villains in the series. Indy fans were looking forward to seeing Pat Roach return in the fourth Indiana Jones films, but sadly that will not happen.

A statement from the family was released today stating, "This is to confirm the news that Pat Roach passed away at 1.20am today, Saturday 17 July, 2004, after a long struggle with cancer," Our prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Roach's family. Very sad news indeed. The obituary for Pat Roach can be found at BBC NEWS.

Thanks to Carsten for letting us know.

The Award Showdown is Now Online!
July 16th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Where else will you see Indiana Jones, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas match wits in an epic light saber battle? The highly anticipated claymation homage to Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, The Award Showdown is now online! I received an email from the film's creator, Joshua Meeter that The Award Showdown is finally available for all fans to enjoy at IFILM in its entirety. The original claymation short has been combined with its previously unreleased sequel, The Filmmakers Strike Back and now has a running time of 15 minutes.

The Award Showdown is the creation of Joshua Meeter as a loving homage to Hollywood's greatest filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Watch as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas summon their lifetime of creations in a clash of the movie making titans. This long awaited showdown will determine who will embrace the coveted award trophy for a Lifetime of Achievements.

This is a very funny and cleaver claymation film that all Spielberg and Lucas fans will want to see, not to mention Indiana Jones fans! This epic tale features many homage to such classic Spielberg and Lucas films as Star Wars, Jaws, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Jurassic Park and of course Raiders of the Lost Ark! A well deserved congratulations to Joshua Meeter on his excellent achievement. To view the film in its entirety, head on over to IFILM to witness the epic showdown!

You can catch a screening of The Award Showdown at the Comic-Con Film Festival July 23rd in San Diego, California. For more information visit Meetervision.com or Comic-Con.org.

Big thanks to Joshua Meeter for letting us know!

Last Crusade Screening in Ohio!
July 16th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade will be screening at the magnificent Ohio Theater tonight and Sunday as apart of the 35th season of the CAPA Summer Movie Series! Show times are tonight (Friday) at 7:30PM EST and Sunday at 2:00PM and 7:30PM EST. For more information on show times and ticket sales, check out the CAPA website for details.

Thanks to '00Kevin' for the news!

Indiana Jones DVD Boxset Receives VSDA Award!
July 16th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

While the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers dominated this years DVD Technical Awards, The Adventures of Indiana Jones DVD Boxset took home the award for Best Overall Presentation for a Theatrical Release! This is quite a feat for such an old series of films considering the other films it was up against, but just goes to show how timeless and how beloved the Indiana Jones films truly are! Go here to learn more about the awards and for a full list of winners.

Thanks to COW forum member 'Bufflehead Jones' for the news!

Last Crusade Screening in Olympia, Washington!
July 15th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Good news for Indy fans in the Olympia, Washington area! Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade will be showing at the Outdoor Cinema August 28th. Show times are at dusk but the lot opens at 7:30 PM. If you're in the Olympia area you'll definitely want to check this out, it's very rare to catch a showing of an Indiana Jones film at an outdoor theater, not to mention any theater for that matter! For more information on schedules and ticket prices, head on over to Outdoor Cinema's website for details.

Thanks to Jacob for the news!

Indy Fan Film: Crystal Cave Part 2!
July 14th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

The father and son film making duo of Thomas and Jim Strater have completed part two of their own Indiana Jones fan film, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Cave!

Well, we are still here and still love making our Indy Movie "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Cave." We shot a new sequence and have it posted on our web pages. Still not a lot of story but fun to watch anyway. We are really excited to have another segment done and a new one in the works. We still have some great shots we filmed last year that we haven't used yet. We are shooting while visiting family in Alabama this week. (Yes we are getting out of the back yard and shooting on location) Check out Thomas’ new Lil Indy leather jacket from www.USWings.com (Very Cool) Anyway take a look at Indiana Jones and the Crystal Cave part Two and drop us a e-mail and let us know what you think. ~ Jim Strater

Be sure to check out all of Thomas and Jim's fan film work on their website:

Big thanks to Jim Strater for the update!

Final Chapter of Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss!
July 14th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

The Indy Experience.com is proud to present the final chapter in the thrilling adventure serial by Monkey: Battle in the Realm of the Dead!

1937 Everyone's favorite archaeology professor embarks on a brand new adventure that spans four continents. From the depths of booby trap ridden Inca tombs to the magnificent temples of Upper Egypt and the valley of the Nile; Indiana Jones is pitted against foes and adversaries both modern and ancient. This ain't your little brother's Indiana Jones.......

• Previous Chapters
• Chapter 40 - Destination Unknown
• Chapter 41 - Voyage into Peril
• Chapter 42 - Hell Ship
• Chapter 43 - Deliverance from Evil
• Chapter 44 - Poseidon's Good Graces
• Chapter 45 - Cairo
• Chapter 46 - Passion on the Nile
• Chapter 47 - Russians
• Chapter 48 - Dead City of the Sun
• Chapter 49 - Message in the Sphinx
• Chapter 50 - Rendezvous at Karnak
• Chapter 51 - Valley of the Queens
• Chapter 52 - Valley of the Kings
• Chapter 53 - Battle in the Realm of the Dead

We hope you enjoy Monkey's latest work, if you wish to read more chapters, visit Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss in our fan fiction section. Special thanks to Monkey for his wonderful work on this outstanding adventure serial!

Raiders: Adaptation NPR Special Online!
July 13th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

As you may have read yesterday, NPR's Morning Edition was featuring a special this morning on Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation entitled Kids' Quest to Remake 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. The radio special featured Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala and Jayson Lamb where they talked about their 7 year crusade to remake Raiders of the Lost Ark. You can now listen to the interview online at NPR's website.

I must say, it's a terrific special, make sure you take a few minutes and check it out. A lot of Indy fans will find that they have a lot in common with these three Mississippi kids, I know I did. Check out NPR.org to listen to the interview!

Thanks to Chris Strompolos and Eric Fisk!

Happy Birthday Harrison Ford!
July 13th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

The man who first graced the screen as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 62 today. The Indy Experience.com staff and our readers wish Harrison Ford a very happy birthday and many more to come!

Raiders: The Adaptation on NPR Morning Edition!
July 12th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

A quick heads up from Chris Stompolos: tomorrow morning on NPR's Morning Edition they will be running a piece on Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation! The show will air at approximately 10AM EST and 7AM PST on your local NPR station. For more information on show times in your area, check out the NPR: Morning Edition Schedule.

Thanks Chris for the news!

Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss: Chapter 52
July 12th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

In the continuing adventures of Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss, we present the next chapter in the thrilling adventure serial by Monkey: Valley of the Kings!

• Previous Chapters
• Chapter 40 - Destination Unknown
• Chapter 41 - Voyage into Peril
• Chapter 42 - Hell Ship
• Chapter 43 - Deliverance from Evil
• Chapter 44 - Poseidon's Good Graces
• Chapter 45 - Cairo
• Chapter 46 - Passion on the Nile
• Chapter 47 - Russians
• Chapter 48 - Dead City of the Sun
• Chapter 49 - Message in the Sphinx
• Chapter 50 - Rendezvous at Karnak
• Chapter 51 - Valley of the Queens
• Chapter 52 - Valley of the Kings

Tune in Wednesday for the next chapter in continuing adventures of, Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss! Many thanks to Monkey for his wonderful work with this excellent serial adventure!

Frank Marshall: Indiana Jones 4 is Still Alive!
July 10th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

While promoting The Bourne Supremacy, Indiana Jones Trilogy producer Frank Marshall spoke to a group of journalists on the current status of Indiana Jones 4. He stated that despite all the past rumors, Marshall says that project is still alive. He also confirms that George Lucas and an unnamed writer are working on the script. Here's the story from IGN Filmforce:

"Indiana Jones IV is still in the writing stages; it's still a live project and Mr. Lucas is working on the script at this time," he told a group of journalists gathered at a press event for The Bourne Supremacy.

When asked if this meant Lucas was penning the screenplay by himself, Marshall replied, "No. There is a writer on the project... I won't go there."

Online rumors that Pirates of the Caribbean scribe Stuart Beattie is working on a draft have persisted. The previous draft, penned by Frank Darabont, was subsequently rejected by George Lucas. He apparently felt that the character-driven story needed a faster pace. Insert sarcastic comments about the script quality of Lucas's own Star Wars prequels here.

So, just when can we expect more movement on Indy IV? "Well I think that, obviously, we don't want to do this movie unless it's going to be great," Marshall says. "There's only the downside of it if we perceive it as something we all don't feel is worthy. Now we're working on that last third. We'll all get our schedules together again but it's not gonna be for another year or so."

Finally, things are starting to look good for Indiana Jones 4 again! It was starting to look as though Indy 4 had been abandoned but now that we have word from someone close to the project, especially Mr. Marshall. While we're not out of the woods yet, things are definitely starting to look better. Stay tuned to TIE.c for the latest!

Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss: Chapter 51
July 9th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

In the continuing adventures of Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss, we present the next chapter in the thrilling adventure serial by Monkey: Valley of the Queens!

• Previous Chapters
• Chapter 40 - Destination Unknown
• Chapter 41 - Voyage into Peril
• Chapter 42 - Hell Ship
• Chapter 43 - Deliverance from Evil
• Chapter 44 - Poseidon's Good Graces
• Chapter 45 - Cairo
• Chapter 46 - Passion on the Nile
• Chapter 47 - Russians
• Chapter 48 - Dead City of the Sun
• Chapter 49 - Message in the Sphinx
• Chapter 50 - Rendezvous at Karnak
• Chapter 51 - Valley of the Queens

Tune in Monday for the next chapter in continuing adventures of, Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss! Many thanks to Monkey for his wonderful work with this excellent serial adventure!

The Wrong Element Has a Director
July 7th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Variety reported Mark Pellington (Mothman Prophecies) has signed to direct the new Harrison Ford suspense flick, The Wrong Element. While the story is promising, I'd be a lot happier if Harrison Ford was getting ready to film Indiana Jones 4.

So with Harrison Ford working on The Wrong Element and with Steven Spielberg working on a half a dozen other films, Indy 4 doesn't seem to be the big thing in Hollywood. Though this news doesn't change anything, if George Lucas (or some other writer) could come up with a draft for Indiana Jones 4, I have a feeling Ford and Spielberg would definitely make time or at least one can hope...

Nevertheless, don't give up hope on Indy 4. I mean nobody has cancelled the project, and from what little we've heard from Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones 4 is still going to happen! So have faith, and stay tuned to TIE.c, we'll keep you updated!

Thanks to JoBlo.com for the information!

Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss: Chapter 50
July 7th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

In the continuing adventures of Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss, we present the next chapter in the thrilling adventure serial by Monkey: Rendezvous at Karnak!

• Previous Chapters
• Chapter 40 - Destination Unknown
• Chapter 41 - Voyage into Peril
• Chapter 42 - Hell Ship
• Chapter 43 - Deliverance from Evil
• Chapter 44 - Poseidon's Good Graces
• Chapter 45 - Cairo
• Chapter 46 - Passion on the Nile
• Chapter 47 - Russians
• Chapter 48 - Dead City of the Sun
• Chapter 49 - Message in the Sphinx
• Chapter 50 - Rendezvous at Karnak

Tune in Friday for the next chapter in continuing adventures of, Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss! Many thanks to Monkey for his wonderful work with this excellent serial adventure!

Indiana Jones 12" Disney Figure Available
July 6th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

Rockhammer chimes in with an update on the new Disney Exclusive 12" Indiana Jones figure. We have confirmation from someone who attended the G.I. Joe convention in Florida that the new 12" Indy figure is now available but only at the Disney Indiana Jones attractions, such as the Stunt Spectacular and at Once Upon A Toy stores at the Disney theme parks. Here's a quick overview of the new 12" Indiana Jones figure:

I've also gotten a report about the figure's gear, and the fact is, this Indiana Jones has a lot of obvious screen inaccuracies. For starters, Indy doesn't come with a revolver nor a holster and his satchel is long and narrow, very inaccurate. Not to mention that his jacket has "Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular" written across the back. While this isn't a major draw-back, it's not what a lot of fans will be looking for. If you're looking for a well done Indiana Jones collectible, this doesn't appear to be it.

The sad truth is, most fans will find this as a major disappointment. As far as "Disney Exclusives" go this seems to be the biggest let-down yet. The whip, the snake and the torch make sense, but the sarcophagus and jewels seem a little out of place. I've talked to several fans who have seen the figure up close, and the consensus is: save your money. But as always, we'll let you make that decision.

Thanks to 'Rockhammer' and 'IndyBlues' for the information.

Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss: Chapter 49
July 5th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

In the continuing adventures of Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss, we present the next chapter in the thrilling adventure serial by Monkey: Message in the Sphinx!

• Previous Chapters
• Chapter 40 - Destination Unknown
• Chapter 41 - Voyage into Peril
• Chapter 42 - Hell Ship
• Chapter 43 - Deliverance from Evil
• Chapter 44 - Poseidon's Good Graces
• Chapter 45 - Cairo
• Chapter 46 - Passion on the Nile
• Chapter 47 - Russians
• Chapter 48 - Dead City of the Sun
• Chapter 49 - Message in the Sphinx

Tune in Wednesday for the next chapter in continuing adventures of, Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss! Many thanks to Monkey for his wonderful work with this excellent serial adventure!

Happy 4th of July!
July 4th, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

TIE.c would like to wish all of our readers a safe and happy Independence day, or should I say, Indypendence day! ;) To celebrate this great American holiday, we've added new content to the fan art section and to the DVD screen shot section, with the help of Canyon! Check it out:

Weapons & Vehicle Screenshots:

Raiders of the Lost Ark (20 Screenshots)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (12 Screenshots)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (30 Screenshots)
Fan Made Wallpapers

A very special thanks to Canyon who has contributed so much to TIE.c over the years! We all hope you enjoy your 4th of July weekend, and God Bless America!

Alfred Molina's Trouble With Spiders
July 2nd, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

As the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2 opens this week, Alfred Molina (who plays Doc Ock, the star villain of the film) looks back at his earlier film role, one that we all remember very well, the man who betrayed Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark - Satipo! CNN has an article about Alfred Molina's latest work on Spidey 2 and how it wasn't is first run in with an 8-legged adversary:

Before uttering that famous film fib "Throw me the idol, I'll throw you the whip"- Satipo stands petrified in the cobweb-lined passageway as Jones calmly brushes scores of eight-legged creepy-crawlies from the guide's back and shoulders.

"There were live spiders, real snakes ... That'd all be CGI (computer-generated images) now," he recalled, scratching nostalgically at a bushy beard he has grown for the role of Tevye in the current Broadway production of "Fiddler on the Roof."

As Doctor Octopus, he gets his revenge on webslingers by unmercifully pummeling the hero in "Spider-Man 2" with the four metal tentacles grafted onto his body during a botched science experiment.

Ah yes, those were the days, when all that stood between you and certain death was a piece of glass. Head on over to CNN to read more about Alfred Molina's trouble with spiders.

Spielberg Directing WotW Before Indy 4?
July 2nd, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

While Steven Spielberg is planning to make a new film adaptation of War of the Worlds, a website has popped up on the net that has taken some fans by surprise. The website, www.waroftheworldsthemovie.com currently has a photograph that appears to be from the film and has the date "2005" below it. No word on if this is the official site, but my Spidey, errr, Indy senses tell me it's a fake. I looked up the registration information for the domain and it doesn't appear to be registered to any major studio that you would expect Spielberg to be affiliated with.

For now, I'd say it's just a hoax. But the question remains, is Spielberg directing War of the Worlds before Indiana Jones 4? It's anyone's guess but there's yet to be an official filming date set for either Indy 4 or WotW, so it's all up in the air at this point, nothing official here. Though interestingly enough, both films are listed on IMDB.com for a 2006 release date, we'll just have to wait and see what happens. Stay tuned for more information...

Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss: Chapter 48
July 2nd, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

In the continuing adventures of Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss, we present the next chapter in the thrilling adventure serial by Monkey: Dead City of the Sun!

• Previous Chapters
• Chapter 40 - Destination Unknown
• Chapter 41 - Voyage into Peril
• Chapter 42 - Hell Ship
• Chapter 43 - Deliverance from Evil
• Chapter 44 - Poseidon's Good Graces
• Chapter 45 - Cairo
• Chapter 46 - Passion on the Nile
• Chapter 47 - Russians
• Chapter 48 - Dead City of the Sun

Tune in Monday for the next chapter in continuing adventures of, Indiana Jones and the Gypsy's Kiss! Many thanks to Monkey for his wonderful work with this excellent serial adventure!

Happy Birthday Indiana Jones!
July 1st, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

On this day in 1899, Henry 'Indiana' Jones Sr. was born of Anna Jones & Henry Jones Sr. Today marks the 105th birthday of Indiana Jones, as TIE.c bids happy birthday to the Man With the Hat! So take part in today's celebration: go on an adventure, wear your fedora, crack your whip and go in search of rare antiquities, assuming Indy hasn't already beaten you to them.

To learn more about the life of our favorite archaeologist, head on over to the Indiana Jones Chronicles to explore the most complete Indiana Jones timeline on the web!

DWR's Archaeology of Indiana Jones!
July 1st, 2004 | Posted by Aaron

The first entry of the The Archaeology of Indiana Jones is now online at IndyGear.com! Dr. David West Reynolds has joined forces with IndyGear.com to bring you a special series of articles chronicling Dr. Reynolds' very own journeys to the many archaeological and filming locations from the Indiana Jones films! This month, Dr. Reynolds takes a look at the Chachapoyan warriors as well as the Paramount Peak from the opening of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

A very cool article that gives you a unique insight into Raiders of the Lost Ark and helps you appreciate the film in a whole new way. Hats off to Dr. Reynolds and IndyGear.com, I can't wait to see what they have in store for us next month! Head on over to IndyGear.com to check out the first entry in The Archaeology of Indiana Jones!