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New Indiana Jones Fan Script: Realm of the Dead
June 30th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

We've updated the Indiana Jones Fan Script section with another exciting Indiana Jones 4 fan made screenplay. The screenplay is Indiana Jones and the Realm of the Dead written by Nick Franceschi. Here is a quick synopsis of the script:

"If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones... but times change. In this screenplay set in 1951, an aging Indy stumbles on the mysterious final project of Abner Ravenwood. Tortured by the recent deaths of loved ones, Indy undertakes one last adventure that brings him back to Egypt and pits him against deadly foes that will stop him at any cost. Indy is brought full circle as he confronts the specters of his past in this gritty vision of Indiana Jones 4."

Indiana Jones and the Realm of the Dead
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A very special thanks to Nick Franceschi for allowing us to host his script and to Canyon for putting me in contact with Nick!

Check out this and more scripts at TIE.c's Indy Fan Script section.

Kathleen Kennedy Comments on Indiana Jones 4
June 26th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

In an interview with CHUD.com, producer Kathleen Kennedy commented on the future of Indiana Jones 4 and the script (currently being worked on by Jeff Nathanson) when she was asked if a fourth Indy film was going to be made. Here's what she had to say:

Is there going to really be another Indiana Jones?

Kennedy: If we see a script that we like. We’ll see a script hopefully in about two months and we’ll decide if we’re going to do it next. Jeff Nathanson is on it right now.

This fits with what we heard earlier this month from Spielberg and Lucas. It's good to know the script is in the works let's just hope there are no further delays. Stay tuned to TIE.c for the latest!

Thanks to Eddie for the news.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Screening at the Egyptian
June 25th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

The Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles will be screening Raiders of the Lost Ark on Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm. Immediately following their screening of Raiders, the Egyptian will then screen the 1997 Collector's Edition of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Definitely a night for Spielberg fans!

Thanks to Spielbergfilms.com for the news!

More on the Campbell Black/Lucasfilm Lawsuit
June 22nd, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

As some of you may recall from an earlier report on TIE.c, Scottish author Campbell Black sued Lucasfilm last October for failing to pay royalties owed to him for the international best-selling Raiders of the Lost Ark novelization he penned back in 1981. Well, it looks as though Black will be heading to court June 27th in a $4 million lawsuit against Lucasfilm. Here is an excerpt from a press release we received from Mr. Black:

A court-ordered mediation of the lawsuit is set for June 27 in San Francisco, and Campbell has been required to attend, traveling at his own expense from his home in Ireland.

Black’s suit charges breach of contract, because his written agreement required LucasFilm to provide him regular, detailed notification of sales figures for his book and the prompt payment of 2% domestic and 1% foreign royalties—against the $35,000 advance the writer received. The lawsuit also charged fraud, "because it has become abundantly clear that the studio never intended to pay Campbell more than his advance—and intentionally concealed that fact from him—entitling him to punitive damages," explained Morris Getzels, one of Black's two attorneys in the lawsuit.

Strangely, the contract was not between Black and the book's publishers (Ballantine in North America and many others around the world), but between Black and LucasFilm—making the studio the writer's only available source of information on sales and royalty data.

"LucasFilm failed to send Campbell statements every six months, as required in the contract," Getzels added. "They sent a few at the very beginning and then stopped. We believe they figured his royalties improperly, but even though we have filed discovery requests, and even after a court order, they are still not providing all the information we need to accurately assess how much in unpaid royalties he is due."

In explanation of why he waited 23 years to sue, Black said, "I tried to get sales and royalty information from the studio through my previous agents, but they always said I hadn’t earned out [earned more than his advance]. When I met my current agent, Anita Haeggstrom, she said it didn’t sound right. She's more of a detective than the other agents, and her research convinced me that I had been intentionally wronged."

Campbell Black when on to comment that "All of LucasFilm's secrecy and misinformation in this matter is truly shabby. There's something seriously wrong with it, and it pisses me off. This is not about money; it's about justice. I don't want George's money, but I surely do want mine." We'll try to get some comments from Mr. Black and Lucasfilm, and be sure to check back here for further updates on the lawsuit as time goes by.

A Quick Summary of the AFI Tribute to George Lucas
June 20th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Earlier tonight, USA Network aired the AFI tribute to George Lucas, which was held June 9th. The show featured appearances from Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, John Williams, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Tom Hanks and Robert Duval. In case you missed the show, here’s a quick rundown of the Indiana Jones segment of the AFI tribute:

During Harrison's second speech on stage that night, he pointed to a photograph of George Lucas (right) and his Alaskan Malamute, Indiana (left), and explained that the "the dog on the right. Not the dog on the left..." was not only the inspiration for Chewbacca in Star Wars, but that Ford’s character in Raiders was named after her.

Ford then went on to gripe about how he was the last choice to play Dr. Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and how in the end it was Bob Daly who was the “accidental architect” of Harrison’s career by keeping Tom Selleck on board with Magnum P.I. so that Ford could end up with the role. Ford then explained that "Dustin [Hoffman] wasn’t available, [Robert] DeNiro wasn’t interested, it was beneath Warren [Beatty], you know. So eventually they go around to offering me the part. Oh, lucky me." He said. "I've been up to my ass in snakes, waded through a sea of rats, had my knee crushed by a flying wing in Tunisia. All the while, watching George and Stevo giggle behind a camera. You would think a guy could take a hint. But I do love Indiana Jones, and if you guys can dream up more ways to torture me, I’ll be there for Indy 4." And as the audience began to cheer, Ford quickly added, "But George, George, George! Listen. Listen! Get on with it, man! If you wait around too much longer, Sean is gonna be much too old to play my father."

Then, after Ford’s speech, a short montage of clips from the films and interviews with George and Steven was played that focused on the creation of Indiana Jones trilogy. Both Uncle George and Stevo spoke about their experiences in making the Indiana Jones films and how Indiana Jones began on a beach in Hawaii. Spielberg spoke about the importance iconic imagery in films, especially with Indiana Jones, "George’s image of Indy on a horse, with a whip, jumping from a horse to a truck being controlled by Nazis was an image that inspired the entire series." And George reminisced about his work on Indiana Jones and how "Raiders of the Lost Ark, there were no low points. It was a dream project." It was quite cool to see these two Hollywood legends look back on their work on the Indiana Jones films.

Overall, the AFI tribute to George Lucas was a fun and at times touching show, I sure wish I could have been there (just like as a thousand other fans would have as well). From a "song and dance" number with William Shatner to Carrie Fisher’s rant about the effects on her life from being dressed up in a metal bikini and sitting around all day with a giant slug, it was quite a show. Indeed, Mr. Lucas is very deserving of this honor. In his lifetime, he has redefined filmmaking, revolutionized the special effects industry, created a space saga that has touched the lives of millions over the course of more than two decades, and has created the swashbuckling archaeologist that we all love and cherish; Indiana Jones. From all of us at The Indy Experience.com to you Mr. Lucas, congratulations and thank you.

New Harrison Ford Quote from the AP
June 20th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

This tid-bit came in through the AP today. It's a new quote from Harrison Ford, which came from AFI's tribute to George Lucas which was held on June 9th. Ford encourages Spielberg and Lucas to find new ways to "torture" him in Indiana Jones 4...

AFI honors Lucas with lifetime achievement award

Ford mentioned the snakes, bugs and rats he performed with on the three Indiana Jones movies, which Lucas produced and Spielberg directed.

"I do love Indiana Jones, and if you guys can dream up more ways to torture me, I'll be there for Indiana Jones 4," said Ford, also a past recipient of the AFI life-achievement prize.

There's no telling what kind of creepy crawlers the Big Three plan to throw at us in the fourth film.

Thanks to Eddie for the news!

New Indiana Jones Fan Song!
June 18th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Steven Ramsey, creator of the fan film, Heart of the Lion's Den has written and performed a new Indiana Jones fan song! The song is called Sophia, a song about Steven's favorite Indy girls: Sophia Hapgood and Sophia the princess.

A music video, much like Heart of the Lion's Den, will be online soon. Visit TIE.c's Indiana Jones Fan Music section to listen to more fan created songs, or to submit your own.

Disney's Indiana Jones Ride Blamed for Death
June 16th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

A sad story today out of San Francisco as CBS5.com reports on a California Supreme Court ruling that holds roller coaster operators legally responsible for the same passenger safety standards that apply to trains and buses. Apparently, this all came about as the result of a lawsuit filed in 2000 against Walt Disney by the family of a Spanish woman who died of a brain hemorrhage after riding Disney's Indiana Jones Adventure Ride in Disneyland, California.

"The high court issued its ruling in San Francisco in a lawsuit filed against Walt Disney Co. by the heirs of a 23-year-old Spanish woman who died after riding on the Indiana Jones amusement ride at Disneyland in 2000.

Christina Moreno, who traveled with her new husband from Spain to Disneyland during their honeymoon, died of a brain hemorrhage several montsh after riding the Indiana Jones, which uses jeep-style vehicles with jarring jumps and drops on a roller coaster track.

Her heirs claim the ride's sudden changes of direction caused bleeding in the brain."

Whether or not the woman's death is directly connected to the Temple of the Forbidden Eye ride is left unelaborated by the press release. A tragic story nevertheless.

Spielberg on the Cover of USA Weekend
June 16th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Steven Spielberg is appearing on the cover of USA Weekend Magazine's June 17th issue. In this weekend's issue, Spielberg talks about his love of science fiction, his past work and his newest film, War of the Worlds. "What I like directing above all else are movies about history," Spielberg said in the article. "Second most fun is science fiction. With sci-fi, the imagination is the storyteller, and as we all know, the imagination is infinite." Check out your local newspaper stand for a copy of the June 17th 19th issue of US Weekend or read the article online at www.usaweekend.com beginning June 17th. Definitely looks like a good read.

John Rhys-Davies Optimistic About Indy 4
June 15th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

We've received a report from Mike who was flipping channels and just so happened to spot John Rhys-Davies on ITV's Loose Women. On the show, Rhys-Davies was asked about Indiana Jones 4 and here is what he had to say:

[John Rhys-Davies] said he had a conversation with Steven about Indy IV "around 18 months ago" and "the fourth one will have to be better than the other three". He said they would have to make the film soon, and "they will not short-change the fans. This will be the best film of them all."

Encouraging words of optimism about Indy 4 is always welcome! This is certainly good to hear, and with a little luck it could turn out to be true. So, Mr. Spielberg. Think you can top Raiders huh? Bring it on! ;)

Big thanks to Eddie and Mike for the news!

Harrison Ford Web Features AFI Tribute Photo Gallery
June 15th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Eileen from Harrison Ford Web has updated their photo gallery with around 60 new very cool shots from AFI's tribute to George Lucas where Harrison Ford was in attendance. HF Web has got some wonderful shots from the event that are definitely worth taking a look at, and about 30 are high res. Be sure to check out the gallery here.

Thanks to Eileen for letting me know!

Fascinating Article from Slate: "Lucas vs. Spielberg"
June 14th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Slate Magazine on MSN.com is running a fascinating article on the relationship between two of Hollywood's biggest names: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The article centers around the friendship between these two filmmakers, calling them "The worst best friends in Hollywood." Though I must warn Lucas fans, the article tends to favor Spielberg more. Here is an excerpt from the article, focusing on the the collaboration of Spielberg and Lucas while making Raiders of the Lost Ark:

Lucas, as executive producer, had a hard time convincing studio heads that Spielberg was the right director for Raiders. "We took it to every single studio in town and got turned down by everybody," says Lucas, "except Michael Eisner, and Eisner got a lot of heat for it, because of the $20 million budget." Lucas assured Eisner that Spielberg would bring the picture in under budget and on schedule. "Don't try to make the greatest movie in the world," he told Spielberg, who had been storyboarding Raiders like a David Lean epic, with shadows 30 feet long crawling across vast halls. "Just get the story told one chapter at a time. Think of this as a B-movie."

Phew, Raiders of the Lost Ark as an epic the size of Lawrence of Arabia? That would have been a sight to see! But as a lot of fans will agree, part of the appeal of the Indiana Jones films (especially Raiders) is the B-movie feel that has become synonymous with Indiana Jones. Be sure to check out the full article, it's well worth the read.

Thanks to Eddie for the link!

Interesting Piece of Indiana Jones Fan Art
June 13th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

I received a very interesting piece of Indiana Jones Fan Art yesterday from a big Indy fan named Don Pickering from Cincinnati. What makes this piece of Fan Art so unique and interesting is that it wasn't done on paper or in pixels; it was done on skin (Don's right leg to be exact). That's right, we have just updated the TIE.c Fan Art Section with our very piece of Indy Tattoo Art!

The tattoo is a montage of all three films and was created by Chris Sanders at Permanent Productions in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the tattoo you will spot a portrait of Indy, the Ark of the Covenant, Mola Ram holding a heart, and the Holy Grail. It took a total of seven 2-hour sessions to complete this work of art. A very impressive piece of fan art!

If you'd like to send us your own Indy tattoo (or any other Indy fan art), email us at: fanart@theindyexperience.com.

Spielberg Refuses to Reveal Indy 4 Plot
June 13th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

The Associated Press has released a report on the Tokyo premiere of War of the Worlds where they included a few quotes from Steven Spielberg. In the press release, Spielberg commented on the Indiana Jones 4 plot and refused to give it away:

LOS ANGELES Director Steven Spielberg absolutely, positively won't reveal the plot for "Indiana Jones 4."

Spielberg, whose latest film, "War of the Worlds," debuted in Tokyo on Monday, said he and "Star Wars" director George Lucas are working on the movie together.

"If I did that, my really good friend and collaborator [George Lucas] would have me on a silver platter," Spielberg told AP Radio. "I gotta be careful because if I tell you that he might take over directing 'Indy 4' himself. And I won't have a job."

Spielberg and Lucas hope to start shooting the new "Indiana Jones" movie next year with Harrison Ford.

Oh darn! Well, you can't expect Spielberg to give away the plot to one of the most anticipated films in cinema history! Keep it here for the latest on Indy 4.

Thanks to Eddie for the report!

More Talk of Calista Flockhart in Indiana Jones 4?
June 13th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

USA Today was at AFI's tribute to George Lucas last week where they got a chance to speak with both Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford on the matter of Indiana Jones 4. Spielberg confirmed that writer Jeff Nathanson is preparing an Indy 4 draft for after the Summer and Ford also commented on the topic of Calista Flockhart appearing in the fourth film as Indy's new leading lady:

Spielberg said writer Jeff Nathanson (Speed 2, Rush Hour 2 and 3) is readying a script for Indiana Jones 4 by summer's end. Asked whether Flockhart would play Indy's new leading lady, Ford said, "She would of course make her own decision."

Flockhart said she's up for a 2006 adventure. "Oh, yes," she said. "If I could kick his (butt), absolutely!"

Didn't this Flockhart rumor die several years ago? Nevertheless, this is by no means confirmation that Calista will be in Indiana Jones 4 (and I seriously doubt she will). On the matter of Spielberg's Indy 4 script comments, we can assume something has changed since Variety reported back in May that Spielberg and Lucas had both signed off on the script.

Is this a sign that rewrites are taking place? Could be, but at this point no one (except for Spielberg, Lucas, Ford or Nathanson; but they aren't talking) can give a definitive answer as to what has changed since May, but there's no need to worry since this shouldn't affect the production of the film. As it stands now, the Big Three are awaiting an Indy 4 draft from Nathanson, which is due sometime in the Fall. So, we can expect to hear something around then if nothing goes wrong.

Stay tuned to TIE.c for the latest, and thanks to Eddie for the link.

Raiders of the Lost Ark 24th Anniversary!
June 12th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

It was twenty-four years ago on this day that Raiders of the Lost Ark was first released in theaters. June 12th, 1981 marked the day Indiana Jones first graced the silver screen across America and adventure was born. TIE.c and our readers would like to tip our hats to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg for their unmatched work on creating the story of Raiders of the Lost Ark, and to Harrison Ford for bringing the character of Indiana Jones to life!

Ford Tells Lucas to Hurry Up with Indy 4
June 11th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

AICN posted a report from AFI's tribute to George Lucas the other night. According to the report, Ford made a jab at Lucas telling him to hurry up and do Indy 4 before Connery gets to old to play his dad...

"Then Harrison is back out again, this time for Indie Jones. He is funnier this time, and points directly at Lucas and yells "and if he wants to do a forth one, he'd better HURRY UP, because Sean Connery is getting too old to play my father!" Fun moment, and you could tell Lucas is laughing."

I second that! A funny moment no doubt. That will be something to look for when the tribute airs on USA Network on Monday, June 20th.

Thanks to Eddie for the heads up.

George Lucas is Behind Indy 4 100%!
June 10th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

IESB.net also spoke with neorge Lucas last night where they asked him about Indiana Jones 4 as well. IESB asked how soon Lucas would be teaming back up with Spielberg and Harrison for a fourth Indiana Jones film and Lucas had this to say:

"I don't know. I've been working on Star Wars for a long time, I've been working on Indiana Jones for about six years, but now I'm focusing on it 100%. And the writer and I hopefully will get something for those guys [Spielberg and Ford] to look at in the Fall."

There you have it, Lucas is not only behind the project 100% but he is also hoping to have a script ready by the Fall. According to what Lucas has said, something's changed since last month. First, in April we heard Lucas state that Nathanson had completed the script and in May we heard that Lucas and Spielberg had both given the script their thumbs up. Have the Big Three decided that rewrites are needed? No way to know at this point. But since we heard it come from Lucas' mouth, it's safe to say that SOMETHING will be happening in the Fall.

While the full truth behind these recent stories aren't known, the main thing is that Indiana Jones 4 is moving forward and things are looking good! The on-going quest for Indiana Jones 4 continues, and TIE.c will be there the entire way, stay tuned!

Thanks to Robert Sanchez from IESB.net for the news!

Spielberg Dispels Rumored Indy 4 Title!
June 10th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

IESB.net spoke with Steven Spielberg after the AFI award show last night where they asked if the alleged Indy 4 title, Indiana Jones and the Opal of the Mer-Man Prince, revealed by Harrison Ford was real and Spielberg confirmed that the title is indeed fake and Harrison was indeed joking:

"I'll dispel one rumour... I think Harrison was so pulling your chain when he said that. That is not the title. I read that and I cracked up", says Spielberg. "That's Harrison, he's got a great sense of humour and I love the fact that it got on the internet and everyone thinks that's the title, but that's not the title."

Well, that's a relief! Spielberg went on to say that he is optimistic about the project and that Indy 4 is still in the development stage. When asked if Indiana Jones 4 was going to happen before or after his Abraham Lincoln project with Liam Neeson, Spielberg said, "I'm not prepared to tell you that."

Terrific news all around, and certainly a big relief for fans who were dreading the rumored Indy 4 title. Be sure to visit IESB.net to view the full video interview with Steven Spielberg and stay tuned to TIE.c for the latest Indiana Jones 4 coverage!

BIG thanks to Eric Fisk and Daniel M. for the news!

Short Round at #67 on VH1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars
June 9th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Yahoo.com reports that VH1 will be broadcasting a five night series of shows on the 100 Greatest Kid Stars. At the top of VH1's list is Gary Coleman from the TV sit-com Diff'rent Strokes. The list also includes Macaulay Culkin, the Olsen Twins and Jodie Foster. And at number 67 is Jonathan Ke Quan, who played Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

The five-part show will air starting on June 13th at 9 PM and will be hosted by Christopher Knight.

Thanks to Eddie for the tip.

Jaws 5 in Summer of 2007?
June 6th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Dark Horizons posted a tidbit today about a possible Jaws 5 with Spielberg and Dreyfuss returning. The report comes from Christopher Bell who attended "Jaws Fest" on Martha’s Vineyard. I've heard some conflicting reports on this matter, but nevertheless here is what DH reported:

"In addition, there's talk of a new movie. Benchley said at the workshop that he hears rumors of a new movie all the time, but he's not writing it. "Must be gathering steam because I hear Spielberg and Dreyfuss have discussed it recently...but no, not with me", he laughs. He said they'd probably have the money to make a great looking shark nowadays. NOW this got me excited Dreyfuss returning for Jaws 5? and Spielberg? But boy, Benchley really should write it I think.

Later, writer Carl Gottlieb apparently told locals that he's heard a Summer 2007 release for a new Jaws."

Now the obvious question: Could this threaten Indiana Jones 4? I seriously doubt it since nobody's said anything about Steven DIRECTING Jaws 5. Even if the reports are true and Jaws 5 is in fact in the works, Spielberg could simply serve as Executive Producer on the project, but it's all rumors and guess-work at this stage. No need to worry, this shouldn't have any affect on Indy 4. Stay tuned to TIE.c for the latest!

Thanks to Eddie for the heads up.

Ready to Laugh? Lucas Announces 3 Indy Prequels
June 6th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Start your Monday off with a laugh as Dateline: Hollywood is reporting that Uncle George has plans to do three CGI-heavy Indiana Jones prequels. Apparently, the first one will start out with Indy at age six, accompanied by his talking pet rabbit, Bo Bo Cranks.

“It will be a talking rabbit, but only Indiana will be able to hear him,” said Lucas. “The rabbit will be completely computer generated. What I’m trying to do with this prequel is not only bring back the generation of moviegoers who first saw the original ‘Indiana Jones’ movies, but also draw in the all-important toddler demographic. I have a good feeling about Bo Bo Cranks. I think the older Indiana Jones fans will also adore him.”

The horror... the horror. Come now, Lucas isn't THAT crazy. ;) Be sure to check out Dateline: Hollywood to read the whole article.

(Note: With recent emails from panicked fans, I'd like to point out to those who may have misunderstood that this is a satirical news story posted by Dateline: Hollywood as a joke. It's safe to say everything in the article was written for the sake of laughter. I apologize for any confusion.)

Thanks to Eddie for letting me know.

Lucas to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
June 6th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

As reported back in February, George Lucas will be receiving the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award this Thursday. The ceremony will be held on June 9th in Los Angeles. And the most interesting part of this story is that both Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford will be in attendance for the award presentation. Ford will probably have read the new Indy 4 script by then and we may hear some announcements at some point.

While the award ceremony does not air until June 20th, we will most likely be receiving reports from the wire the day after the ceremony (June 10th). Who knows? While nothing is certain, there is a possibility of The Big Three making some sort of announcement during or after the award ceremony. Let's keep our fingers crossed, and stay tuned to TIE.c for the latest!

Big thanks to Kenny and Spielbergfilms.com for the news!

New Indiana Jones 4 Section!
June 4th, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

After several months of work, we are proud to present the newly completed Indiana Jones 4 Section! Our resident Indiana Jones 4 Archivist, Ryan Anderson has spent several weeks searching through the TIE.c news archives preparing the new and improved Indy 4 section with all new content:

• Indiana Jones 4 Facts
• Indiana Jones 4 Rumors
• Indiana Jones 4 Cast & Crew
• Indiana Jones 4 Speculation

The Indy 4 Facts page is a list of currently confirmed facts surrounding the fourth Indiana Jones film. The Indy 4 Rumors page is a concise list of rumors surrounding Indiana Jones 4 dating back to 2002, complete with a current rumor status. The Indy 4 Cast and Crew page gives the current list of confirmed and possible Indiana Jones 4 cast and crew members. And finally, the Indy 4 Speculation page is a combined effort of the entire TIE.c staff in presenting a list of speculation surrounding the Indy 4 locations, artifact and plot.

Special thanks to Ryan Anderson for his enormous contributions to the new Indy 4 section. We certainly hope you enjoy the new Indiana Jones 4 Section and we hope you will stay tuned to The Indy Experience.com for the latest on Indiana Jones 4!

Harrison Ford Reveals "Alleged" Indy IV Title...
June 3rd, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Ain't It Cool News has posted a strange story where Harrison Ford has supposedly revealed the working title for Indiana Jones 4 at a DNC fundraiser. According to the AICN reader "Xorn", the working title for the next Indy film is Indiana Jones and the Opal of the Mer-Man Prince. Yeah, yeah, I know. Nevertheless, here's the letter AICN received:

"I went to a big hollywood fundraiser last night that helped to raise money for the DNC. I am a member of the young democrats at my university and was lucky enough to be selected to attend. There were tons of celebs there one of which was the great Harrison Ford. Being a HUGE Indiana Jones fan I could not pass up the chance to talk to Mr. Ford. He is a great guy and took the time to talk to a loT of the students that attended.

Now for the big news. I asked him about the new Indiana Jones 4 script and he said that he was in the process of reading it. Then out of no where he dropped the biggest bombshell I could possibly imagine.

The working title of Indiana Jones 4 is.........

INDIANA JONES and the OPAL OF THE MER-MAN PRINCE

If you use this call me Xorn"

About the only thing we know for sure is that Ford was at the fundraiser last night.

There are several possible explanations to this bizarre story: one, the whole thing is a hoax and this "Xorn" is telling a big fat fib; two, Harrison Ford was incredibly drunk and he just made something up on the fly; or three, this is indeed the WORKING title for Indy 4 and it's intended as a joke in case it's leaked. Why on earth Lucas and Spielberg would give Indy 4 that kind of working title I can't say.

Honestly I don't know what to think, and until we have some official word from Lucasfilm I'll leave this up to you, the reader, to decide for yourself. Could it be that this is actually the temporary working title for the film? I seriously doubt it, but you never know. Chances are it's either a hoax or a slip-of-the-tongue by Ford. Either way, there's no need to fret. I'm sure Spielberg and Lucas can do better than that!

Head on over to Ain't It Cool News to read the full story and see for yourself. And be sure to stay tuned to The Indy Experience.com for the latest on Indiana Jones 4.

Thanks to Eddie for the link!

Spielberg at #1 on Empire's Top Directors List
June 1st, 2005 | Posted by Aaron

Times Online.co.uk reported that readers of Empire magazine have voted Steven Spielberg as the number one director of all time, beating out such Hollywood legends as Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick. "Spielberg, who burst into the mainstream of film with Jaws in 1975, beat Sir Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese in a poll of 10,000 readers of Empire magazine." Number one on the list was of course Steven Spielberg, followed by the Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock, then with Martin Scorsese in third, Stanley Kubrick in fourth and Sir Ridley Scott in fifth.

It is of course no surprise that Steven Spielberg would win such a contest. Over the years, Spielberg has given us some of the greatest films of all time. It is because of Spielberg's contributions to cinema over the years that we have such films as Jaws, Saving Private Ryan and of course, Raiders of the Lost Ark (just to name a few). Congratulations Mr. Spielberg!

Thanks to Eddie for the tip!