January 3rd, 2008, posted by FofR | Digg This
Update (via The Raider): This is not the actual cover, but a solicitation - says Jeremy Barlow, Associate Editor at Dark Horse:
That is NOT the cover to the comic adaptation — it is a “solicitation only” image that Lucasfilm provided for us. The cover(s) will be original painted works by Indy and Star Wars artist Hugh Fleming
Via Diamond Comic’s previews page, we get our first glimpse at the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’s comic book adaptation, with cover art by Steve Anderson:
The intrepid Doctor Henry Jones Jr. is back in his biggest adventure yet! This time, the world-renowned archaeologist finds himself caught in a series of events that all point to a discovery unlike any other. But will his rivals in pursuit of this priceless treasure seize his quarry from right under his nose? Not if he, and a few unexpected companions, have anything to say about it!
The thrill and the humor, the action and the romance, the hat and the whip—everything you love about Indy is here! This is a tale sure to please longtime fans as well as foster a whole generation of new ones!
SC, 7×10, 96pgs, FC $2.99
December 28th, 2007, posted by FofR | Digg This
Those Indiana Jones lego sets, with their revealing titles, that we mentioned a few weeks back, can now be viewed in all their wonder and lego glory. Brickset has updated to show us what these look like.
River Chase:
Jungle Cutter:
Temple of the Crystal Skull:
December 11th, 2007, posted by FofR | Digg This
Warning: Plot Spoilers Ahead
MTV had the scoop on this one in speaking with Indiana Jones producer, Frank Marshall. He “finally” revealed that - major spoilers are blotted out to prevent any discomfort:
“Well, Cate [Blanchett] is just spectacular, one of the finest actresses working today. She went from ‘[The Curious Case of] Benjamin Button’ to playing the villainess in ‘Indiana Jones,’ so she’s up for anything [...] She makes a great villain. She had a really fun time”
“Ray Winstone [...] plays an archaeologist competitor to Indy. Friend and competitor.”
Meanwhile, Frank has also been talking to USA Today, revealing some finer points about the development of Indy as an older man and the Crystal Skull powers:
“[Indy's] teaching and having kind of a quiet life,” the producer says. Once the archaeologist is thrust back into danger, the signature Indiana Jones red line tracing across the map will take him to New Mexico, Connecticut, Mexico City and the jungles of Peru.
[...]
“Indy’s a fallible character. He makes mistakes and gets hurt. He has a few more aches and pains now. That’s the other thing people like: He’s a real character, not a character with superpowers.”
“The theory is [Crystal Skulls] are shaped by higher powers or alien powers or came from another world, or an ancient Mayan civilization had the powers,”
December 11th, 2007, posted by FofR | Digg This
It is here, before the new year, as forseen. Behold the first Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull poster:
December 7th, 2007, posted by FofR | Digg This
The MTV Movie Blog has been kicking out with the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull writer, David Koepp:
As for the theme of the movie and how it fits in with the existing trilogy,
“I hope it’s along the lines of the first one,” he said. “It’s certainly not as dark as the second one and it’s certainly not as humor driven as the third one. Hopefully it will have its own place [but] it’s closest to [’Raiders’].”
