George Lucas Thinking About Indy 5

Harrison Ford said Friday that momentum is building for a fifth movie in the "Indiana Jones" franchise and that George Lucas is already cooking up a suitable plot for a heroic senior citizen with a penchant for whips and fedoras.

"It's crazy but great," the 66-year-old Ford said. "George is in think mode right now."

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" grossed $318 million in the U.S. alone and $770 million worldwide and is expected to be powerhouse seller on DVD and Blu-Ray when it arrives in stores Oct. 14.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2008/10/harrison-ford-s.html

So Harrison will be close to 70 when filming begins? Even Indiana Jones can't escape too many bad guys at 70. I wonder if Mutt and Marian will be in # 5.

EDIT: James Earl Jones is getting a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild.

Legendary actor James Earl Jones will be honored with the Screen Actors Guild's Life Achievement Award for his career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments, the organization announced Thursday.

A veteran of stage, film and television, Jones is known to movie fans worldwide as the voice of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" films and the voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King." His other big screen roles include "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games," "Field of Dreams" and "The Great White Hope" -- which earned him an Oscar nomination.

Jones' television credits include his Emmy-winning turns in the series "Gabriel's Fire" and television movie "Heatwave." He also played author Alex Haley in the groundbreaking miniseries "Roots: The Next Generations." He has also provided his voice to the cable news slogan, "This is CNN."

"James Earl Jones' distinguished career on stage, in film, on television, in commercials and as a vocal presence without peer commands our admiration and respect," SAG President Alan Rosenberg said in a statement. "His long and quiet devotion to advancing literacy, the arts and humanities on a national and local scale deserves our appreciation. It is our honor to bestow the Guild’s highest tribute on this extraordinary actor."

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/entertainment/17606349/detail.html

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[Post edited by Falcon01 on Oct 8, 2008]

Well, I will see it when it comes out. I really don't care how old Harrison is. He is an awesome actor. Episode 4 was fun although very corny at times. If they can take the good from 4 and do away with the bad, 5 will be great. (A little less CGI and no freakin' monkeys).

Sorry, George...after that last Indy movie and the UFO twist, I think you should let the franchise pass into history with one utterly amazing movie (1st one), two pretty darn good movies (2 and 3) and on kinda, what the heck is this movie, (yup, the last one).

Bring it on...but please make Indy go around the world this time, please...

Lucas needs to stop thinking. Just retire already worthless Hut.

"Indiana Jones and the Beating of the Dead Horse"

Lucas, please stop thinking....

Quote:
"Indiana Jones and the Beating of the Dead Horse"

LOL LOL

regardless of quality..the man finances his own movies. he puts his own money on the line. (roll your eyes all you want, it will still not change the fact that this guy made his own fortune, and can do whatever he wants with his cash. ) if you don't wanna watch..THEN DON'T.

I have a friend on the inside who took some pictures of the new set designs!!!