Archived News Stories from 2002: December 2002 November 2002 October 2002 September 2002 August 2002 July 2002 June 2002 May 2002 April 2002 March 2002 February 2002 January 2002

'Emperor's Tomb' Box Art Online!
November 27th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

LucasArts just updated their Emperor's Tomb section with a new screen shot, and the interview with Drew Struzan including the box art to the up and coming Indiana Jones game!

LucasArts.com: How does your approach for a game box cover differ from other types of projects?
Drew Struzan: Every project has its similarities and every project is different unto itself. The thing that stands out as different with games seems to be the lack of related materials to work from. With movies, there is usually a great deal of photography from the film to refer to... Read more!

LucasArts has finally posted their exclusive interview with Drew Struzan on the creation of the new Emperor's Tomb box art!  The Interview is very good, and definitely worth a read.  It covers Struzan's past projects, and discusses how he created the box art for Emperor's Tomb.  Possibly one of the best Struzan interviews out there.

Visit LucasArts for more info!

 

'Raiders' at Egyptian Theater!
November 26th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

The Egyptian Theater in LA will be showing Raiders of the Lost Ark from December 26th to January 1st!  This ain't no ordinary screening!  It's a brand-new 35mm print of Raiders!  That should be a sight to see!

Show Times:

• Thursday, December 26 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
• Friday, December 27 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
• Saturday, December 28 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
• Sunday, December 29- 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:30 PM
• Monday, December 30 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
• Tuesday, December 31 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, January 1, 2003 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM

Good luck to those in and around the LA area!  Thanks to, SpielbergFilms.com!

 

Indy Soundtrack Selections Release!
November 26th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Silva Screen is releasing selections from John Williams' work on the Indy Trilogy and putting them all on one CD!  The tracks will include, The Raiders March, The Map Room, The Basket Game, The Mine Car Chase, and Indy's First Adventure just to name a few!  All have been re-recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.  This should be a whole new way of hearing the Raiders Mark for sure!

Check out amazon.com to preorder for $16.98, release date: January 21, 2003!

Thanks to spielbergfilms.com!

Revamped the Gear Shoppe!
November 25th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I've totally revamped Omar's Indy Gear Shoppe with all new features!  There's a few more sections to be completed, but this is pretty much it.  We've got more info on the Gear, better navigation, and easier to use.  So be sure to check it out and have fun!

~Aaron

The Digital Indy in Indy IV?
November 25th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Gaming Nexus got hold of a preview copy of 'Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb' and they posted a quick review of the game and such.  One of the more interesting things they noted was the fact that you can move the camera to your liking, very interesting.  They also featured some cool screen shots as well.  Getting better and better folks!  Hit the links above for more info.

LucasArts Insider: 'Emperor's Tomb' Box Art Next Week!
November 21th, 2002 | Posted by Ralph

LEC reported today in their LucasArts insider that the box art of Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb with the interview with Drew Struzan will be putted online next week. The full article says the following thing:

'Indiana Jones® Box Art Unveiled 
See the incredible box art for Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb™ next week at the official site. Accompanying the illustration will be an interview with renowned Indy artist Drew Struzan. In the meantime, check out the most recent screenshots featuring some of Indy's new allies and enemies! '

The LucasArts Insider is a newsletter from LEC which you can subscribe to it at the www.lucasarts.com

Star Wars Insider: 'Indy IV Update!'
November 19th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

I just received my newest issue of The Star Wars Insider and in it was a very encouraging article featuring an interview with Rick McCollum about Indy IV and it's status.  In it McCallum confirms that it is to be released in 2005, and that the production won't interfere with Episode III at all.  Here's the full article:

Indy 4 Update

Fans have been abuzz with rumors about the start date of the fourth Indian Jones movie.  When Harrison Ford mentioned a few months ago that filming could start as early as next summer, we asked McCallum.

We could use more problems like that one.

“That’s what the plan is.  Hopefully, the film will be completed by 2005.”  He noted that the plan is dependent on getting a screenplay that everyone likes.

Fans who worry that second Lucasfilm production might distract from Episode III have nothing to fear.  “Steven Spielberg is directing," reports McCallum, "and Frank [Marshall] is producing, so even though George will have written the story for it—the screen play is being written by Frank Darabont now—we’ll be making Star Wars, so we’re locked away, basically, and they’ll go ahead and make Indy.”

Considering the prospect of both an Indiana Jones and Star Wars movie coming out in 2005, McCallum remarked, “I think it would be a wonderful summer for Lucasfilm.  They’d be separated by enough time that they won’t compete directly with other.”

Very exciting news, I can't wait!  You can read this article and more from the December 2002.January 2003 Issue #64 of The Star Wars Insider!

We'll keep you up to date!  Stay tuned!

 

Darabont Talks Indy IV!
November 18th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

A reader at AICN talked with Frank Darabont and also about Indy IV and it's current status:

Indiana Jones 4: Darabont is currently going through the 1st Act and he has weekly/twice weekly story meetings with Spielberg. The two of them are still coming up with the 3rd act, but Lucas has basically handed the ball off to Spielberg. Darabont said that he's trying to be very true to the character, but without being repetitive.....he doesn't want to simply give us a rehash of the last 3 films.

Good to know things are heating up!  Hit the links above for more info!

New 'Emperor's Tomb' Screens @ LucasArts!
November 15th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

This is becoming a daily thing around here!  Yet ANOTHER screenshot of the new 'Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb' game online at LucasArts!  Very impressive I must say.  Two Words: Tommy Gun!

Go here to vew!

LucasArts to Interview Drew Struzan!
November 13th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

'Ronda_at_LucasArts' posted a message to Indy Gamers on TheRaider.net's TheRaven Bar Message Forums announcing that LucasArts will be interviewing Drew Struzan about his recent work on the 'Emperor's Tomb' box art.  Here's the full message:

Hey Indy Gamers!

LucasArts.com will be interviewing well-known Indy artist Drew Struzan about his recent work on the box cover art for the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb.

Many of you are fans of Drew's Indy-themed works from over the years so we thought you'd have some great questions for him about his newest Indy project. Post your questions here and we'll get as many as we can answered during our interview with Drew.

Check http://www.emperorstomb.com in the coming weeks for the complete Drew Struzan interview and the unveiling of the Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb box art!

Thanks!

Ronda
Internet Community Relations Specialist
LucasArts

That should be interesting!  Can't wait to see Mr. Struzan's new work!  We'll keep you up to date!  Stay tuned!

Yet ANOTHER XBox 'ET' Preview!
November 10th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Gaming Nexus got hold of a preview copy of 'Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb' and they posted a quick review of the game and such.  One of the more interesting things they noted was the fact that you can move the camera to your liking, very interesting.  They also featured some cool screen shots as well.  Getting better and better folks!  Hit the links above for more info.

 

Peter Lally's Latest Column Online!
November 9th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Peter just finished up his newest column for this month!  As you know, peter is the writer for 'A Month in the Life of an Indiana Jones Wannabe' where we tells of people who have lived the life of Indiana Jones.  This month's Indy Wannabe: Greg Kulevich, our very own Gaming Reviewer and close friend!  Thanks to both Peter and Greg for their hard work and devotion, thumbs up guys!

Be sure to take a look!

 

'Fate of Atlantis 2' Update!
November 9th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Good news for those of use awaiting the fan game, 'Fate of Atlantis 2'!  Remember Indy Project?  Well they're back!  At Amber Fish Arts!  They'll be bringing us the latest on the game's development with all kinds of features!  It's a great site, be sure to check it out!

Thanks to Queztone

 

Welcome Our Newest Staff Member: Daniel Riser
November 7th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

Welcome our newest staff member, Daniel Riser!  Dan is going to be helping us out with the gear section, and doing some exclusive interviews!  You also may know Dan from COW (IndyGear's Club Obi-Wan Forum).

Dan is an expert on the Shirt, Pants, and Fedora.  I'm sure he'll be a wonderful addition the the TIE.c staff!  So join me in welcoming Daniel Riser aboard!

 

Ford Talks Indy IV!
November 7th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

More talk of Indy IV The Age interviewed Ford, and in it the issue of Indy IV came up, and of course, his age (what a surprise).  Here's some of what he said:

Didn't Ford once say he'd never pick up Indy's bullwhip, sidearm and battered fedora again? He doesn't remember making it permanent, but, yes, he did say he needed a break from the role. He now figures he's taken a long enough break. But how to put this delicately? maybe the break was too long? Did we mention that Ford is now 60?

He shrugs. "You can bring up the 'O' word," he says. "Well, what's too old any more when you have Jack Palance doing one-armed push-ups? Anybody want to ask Regis Philbin if he's too old? I wouldn't. It's all a reflection of life.

"What astonishes me," he says, "is that people can't imagine Indiana Jones ageing at all. Why expect any character to be frozen in time? The appeal of Indiana Jones isn't his youth but his imagination, his resourcefulness ... His physicality is a big part of it, especially in the way he gets out of tight situations. But it's not all hitting people and falling from high places. My ambition in action is to have the audience look straight in the face of a character and not at the back of a capable stuntman's head. I hope to continue to do that, no matter how old I get.

"Besides, the chance to work with Steven and George again is certainly something I look forward to. If we can come up with the right story, great."

Well, he makes a lot of good points on the age issue, personally I don't think it should even be an issue, he looks fine to me, I've yet to see fans truly worried about his age.  Indy IV is going to happen, and it is happening.  Darabont is working hard at preparing a script, they've already got a story line that they all agree with (according the earlier rumors), time has been laid out for a 2004 shooting date, and everything seems to be on go, what's there to worry about?.  Indy IV IS coming.

Hit the links above for more details and for Ford's full interview.

 

New 'Emperor's Tomb' Screen Shots!
November 6th, 2002 | Posted by Aaron

'Rick' sent me the link to Gamespot.com where they've posted 12 new amazing screen shots from the up and coming 'Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb'!  The quality may look a bit iffy, but rest assured, in the history of Gaming, never has a screen shot done any justice to a video game.

Hit the links above for more info.  Thanks to 'Rick'!