For the first time since 1989, Harrison Ford dons the familiar costume on Thursday, June 21, 2007, as the upcoming Indiana Jones adventure begins production under the direction of Steven Spielberg. The new Indiana Jones movie is set in the 1950s and stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, John Hurt, Ray Winstone and Jim Broadbent. The Lucasfilm Ltd. production will be released by Paramount Pictures worldwide on May 22, 2008.

"I get asked the question so often, I thought it best to make an announcement. I thought long and hard about it and if anything could have pulled me out of retirement it would have been an Indiana Jones film. I love working with Steven and George, and it goes without saying that it is an honor to have Harrison as my son. But in the end, retirement is just too damned much fun. I, do however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator! This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say, 'Break a leg, everyone.' I'll see you on May 22, 2008, at the theater!"

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Indiana Jones Rides Again

Indiana Jones is finally ready to ride again. The BBC reports that Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have finally approved a script and are ready to start shooting in 2007, with an eye towards a May, 2008 release.

Director George Lucas says the fourth instalment in the Indiana Jones film series will start next year. Lucas said he and Steven Spielberg had recently finalised the script, and promised it was "the best one yet".

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Lucas, 62, has now confirmed the script is ready - after more than 10 years in development - and told the Associated Press the film was "going to be fantastic". He would not reveal any plot details, but said it would be "a character piece" including some "very interesting mysteries". At the Rome Film Festival in October, Ford announced he was "fit to play" the Jones character again. The 64-year-old actor promised he would "bring the same physical action" to a fourth movie as he did to the first three - in which he carried out many of his own stunts.

Ford added that Sean Connery may return as Indiana Jones' father, Dr Henry Jones Sr. But former James Bond star Connery, who was also at the festival, said that no offer had been made.

This is excellent news -- we loved Indiana Jones. So, will Indy have a young son or daughter in tow? And if so, who will it be? We love this and can't wait to hear more.

Posted on December 31, 2006
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