You might remember English actor Julian Glover for his role as Walter Donovan, the villain of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." A Nazi collaborator who wants the Holy Grail to achieve immortality, he meets a grisly end when he chooses ... poorly.
In his native England, Glover was a renowned member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. In Hollywood, though? He's a 6'2 British man, so, of course, he plays the heels, even in his later roles like Pycelle on "Game of Thrones." (Who knows if he'll show up in "3 Body Problem" with his former co-stars.)
"Last Crusade" was not Glover's first rodeo with Lucasfilm; he had a much smaller role in "The Empire Strikes Back" as Imperial General Veers. The general only shows up in the film's first act, but he leads the At-at assault on the Hoth Rebel base (with some insert shots of him riding in the...
In his native England, Glover was a renowned member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. In Hollywood, though? He's a 6'2 British man, so, of course, he plays the heels, even in his later roles like Pycelle on "Game of Thrones." (Who knows if he'll show up in "3 Body Problem" with his former co-stars.)
"Last Crusade" was not Glover's first rodeo with Lucasfilm; he had a much smaller role in "The Empire Strikes Back" as Imperial General Veers. The general only shows up in the film's first act, but he leads the At-at assault on the Hoth Rebel base (with some insert shots of him riding in the...
- 4/20/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Sean Connery’s legacy in film history is irrefutable just as much as his contribution to the evolution of late 20th-century cinema. Despite the era’s misgivings and misogyny, Connery remains an irrevocable icon for his role as James Bond in the franchise’s first live-action film Dr. No. His blue-eyed, broad-shouldered, and laid-back charm not only hypnotized millions but also brought the Scotsman fame on a level previously unheard of.
Sean Connery in Goldfinger [Credit: United Artists]However, under fame’s seductive grip, Connery ended up shunning other roles that would go on to become equally iconic in the years to come. Sadder still, the actor blatantly used his fame as a tool to lord over industry producers and directors for a bigger payday.
Sean Connery Passed Up on Iconic Role Due to James Bond
Ruthless, sadistic, and diabolical, Brick Top remains one of the most exaggerated and terrifying on-screen villains to date.
Sean Connery in Goldfinger [Credit: United Artists]However, under fame’s seductive grip, Connery ended up shunning other roles that would go on to become equally iconic in the years to come. Sadder still, the actor blatantly used his fame as a tool to lord over industry producers and directors for a bigger payday.
Sean Connery Passed Up on Iconic Role Due to James Bond
Ruthless, sadistic, and diabolical, Brick Top remains one of the most exaggerated and terrifying on-screen villains to date.
- 4/18/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The "Star Wars" universe is stuffed with memorable baddies, and since the theatrical films have mostly been shot in London, these villains are typically from the United Kingdom. Everyone's got a favorite: Ian McDiarmid's sinister Emperor Palpatine, Peter Cushing's ruthless Grand Moff Tarkin (who was digitally resurrected for "Rogue One"), Kenneth Colley's stressed out Admiral Piett ... there's really no wrong answer here. But if I absolutely have to place one member of the Galactic Empire over all the others, I might just go with Julian Glover's delectably evil General Maximillian Veers.
Why? Even though he doesn't get much screen time in "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back", Glover is just such a strikingly nasty piece of work during the assault on the Rebels' Hoth base of operations that I find myself wishing Lucas had found more for him to do.
No one should...
Why? Even though he doesn't get much screen time in "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back", Glover is just such a strikingly nasty piece of work during the assault on the Rebels' Hoth base of operations that I find myself wishing Lucas had found more for him to do.
No one should...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The 1989 summer movie season might've officially kicked off on Memorial Day weekend with the release of Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," but having been a movie-mad 15-year-old kid at the time, I can assure you that May's first adrenalized action spectacular opened a week earlier when Patrick Swayze introduced us to a man named Dalton in the instant s***-kicker classic "Road House." Critics initially wrote it off as a mindless meathead programmer from mayhem merchant Joel Silver, but the aptly-monikered director Rowdy Herrington and the screenwriting duo of David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin understood their ludicrous assignment and aced it with knowing aplomb. Their unabashed commitment to inherently risible material turned "Road House" into the "Citizen Kane" of bar bouncer movies.
Of course, "Road House" was, for a long time, the only bar bouncer movie ever made. Surprisingly, given the film's enduring popularity, few...
Of course, "Road House" was, for a long time, the only bar bouncer movie ever made. Surprisingly, given the film's enduring popularity, few...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Disney+ gave its home page a makeover to celebrate the launch of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” on the streamer.
For one day only, the home page will take inspiration from each of the Taylor Swift eras for special featured collections, dividing Disney+ and Hulu titles into their appropriate category. Nine of the eras are listed, with her debut self-titled album mysteriously absent.
The “Fearless (Disney’s Version)” collection includes heroic and brave adventures like “Moana,” “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “Brave,” “The Marvels” and “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” to name a few.
“Speak Now (Disney’s Version)” focuses on enchantment, princesses and dragons with stories like “The Princess Diaries,” “Enchanted” and “The Princess Bride.”
Taylor Swift takes over the Disney+ home page for one day after launch of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” (Disney+)
“Red (Disney’s Version)” was taken very literally with the tagline “Everything…...
For one day only, the home page will take inspiration from each of the Taylor Swift eras for special featured collections, dividing Disney+ and Hulu titles into their appropriate category. Nine of the eras are listed, with her debut self-titled album mysteriously absent.
The “Fearless (Disney’s Version)” collection includes heroic and brave adventures like “Moana,” “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “Brave,” “The Marvels” and “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” to name a few.
“Speak Now (Disney’s Version)” focuses on enchantment, princesses and dragons with stories like “The Princess Diaries,” “Enchanted” and “The Princess Bride.”
Taylor Swift takes over the Disney+ home page for one day after launch of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” (Disney+)
“Red (Disney’s Version)” was taken very literally with the tagline “Everything…...
- 3/15/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Christopher Nolan’s Rumored Salary for Oppenheimer Will Give Steven Spielberg an Inferiority Complex
On the heels of Christopher Nolan potentially being paid a jaw-dropping salary for his critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer, it appears that even rivals Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg. While the exact figures have not been confirmed, rumor has it that the British-American filmmaker might have been paid an estimated $72 million for the $960 million 2023 film.
For comparison, Spielberg, one of the highest-paid directors in the movie business, is said to charge between $20 and $25 million (or sometimes more) per film. So when you do the math, it’s not hard to see how Nolan’s potential pay might give Spielberg stiff competition.
Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)
Spielberg is credited with creating many successful films, including Jaws (1975), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Jurassic Park (1993), and others.
The Mind-Blowing Numbers Behind Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Pay
Having directed box office hits like Inception,...
For comparison, Spielberg, one of the highest-paid directors in the movie business, is said to charge between $20 and $25 million (or sometimes more) per film. So when you do the math, it’s not hard to see how Nolan’s potential pay might give Spielberg stiff competition.
Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)
Spielberg is credited with creating many successful films, including Jaws (1975), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Jurassic Park (1993), and others.
The Mind-Blowing Numbers Behind Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Pay
Having directed box office hits like Inception,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The films in the running for the 2024 Best Original Score Oscar are “American Fiction,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer,” and “Poor Things.” Our current odds indicate that “Oppenheimer” (3/1) will take the prize, followed in order of likelihood by “Killers of the Flower Moon” (4/1), “Poor Things” (9/2), “Indiana Jones” (9/2), and “American Fiction” (9/2).
Just two of the five musicians on this roster are returning contenders, with the first-timer subgroup consisting of Jerskin Fendrix (“Poor Things”), Laura Karpman (“American Fiction”), and Robbie Robertson (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Robertson, who died last August at age 80, is this category’s eighth posthumous nominee and first since 1977, when Bernard Herrmann earned dual bids for “Obsession” and “Taxi Driver” nearly 14 months after his death. He would be the fourth deceased composer to win an Academy Award, following Victor Young and “Limelight” (1973) duo Raymond Rasch and Larry Russell.
Of the...
Just two of the five musicians on this roster are returning contenders, with the first-timer subgroup consisting of Jerskin Fendrix (“Poor Things”), Laura Karpman (“American Fiction”), and Robbie Robertson (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Robertson, who died last August at age 80, is this category’s eighth posthumous nominee and first since 1977, when Bernard Herrmann earned dual bids for “Obsession” and “Taxi Driver” nearly 14 months after his death. He would be the fourth deceased composer to win an Academy Award, following Victor Young and “Limelight” (1973) duo Raymond Rasch and Larry Russell.
Of the...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Steven Spielberg kissed his wife and embraced his mother before his left hand floated to his temple in disbelief. Then he grew visibly emotional as he made his way to the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The 46-year-old Spielberg had just won his first Oscar — as best director for “Schindler’s List,” an unflinching look at the Holocaust and its horrors. “This is a big surprise,” presenter Clint Eastwood said somewhat sarcastically.
As Eastwood’s joke suggests, Spielberg’s victory at the 1994 Academy Awards was preordained — an unavoidable coronation after he had dominated popular culture so completely over the past year. Not only had he subverted his image as a boy genius, spinning escapist fantasies out of celluloid, by tackling a project as grown up as “Schindler’s List,” but he had also reestablished himself as the most successful director in Hollywood with another 1993 release, “Jurassic Park.” The adventure film, essentially “Jaws” with dinosaurs,...
As Eastwood’s joke suggests, Spielberg’s victory at the 1994 Academy Awards was preordained — an unavoidable coronation after he had dominated popular culture so completely over the past year. Not only had he subverted his image as a boy genius, spinning escapist fantasies out of celluloid, by tackling a project as grown up as “Schindler’s List,” but he had also reestablished himself as the most successful director in Hollywood with another 1993 release, “Jurassic Park.” The adventure film, essentially “Jaws” with dinosaurs,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Before Blu-ray or DVD, before you could just open up an app on your phone and stream things, there was the beloved VHS tape, that most bulky of physical media. Whether you rented them from Blockbuster, owned a library of them and organized them neatly in the shelves running alongside your home entertainment center, used them to record your favorite movies or TV shows, or simply prayed for your teacher to pull one out on a Friday afternoon in middle school, the VHS tape was king of ’80s and ’90s home media.
There was simply nothing better than the experience that came with popping one of these bad boys into your Vcr — unless the film was a stinker, of course, but then again, you probably still at least remember watching it, unlike so much of the mindless filler on today’s streamers. In fact, let’s take a stroll down...
There was simply nothing better than the experience that came with popping one of these bad boys into your Vcr — unless the film was a stinker, of course, but then again, you probably still at least remember watching it, unlike so much of the mindless filler on today’s streamers. In fact, let’s take a stroll down...
- 2/24/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Australia-based indie sales firm Odin’s Eye Animation has picked up international rights to adult-skewing animation film “The Weird Kidz.”
The film, which has a 1980s vibe and sense of humor, debuted last year in festivals and Odin’s Eye will be using Berlin’s European Film Market to launch an expanded version.
A weekend camping trip becomes a disarming and unexpected rite of passage for three adventurous boys and one big brother looking to score with his girlfriend. All hell breaks loose when the campers fall into a nest of conspiring townsfolk and a secret society practicing ritual sacrifice to a terrifying creature from the crypt.
The film is written, directed and animated by the multi-hyphenate Zach Passero, whose has editing credits on a trio of Lucky McKee films, including the acclaimed “The Woman.” Production is by Charles Horak (“First Date”) and McKee.
Passero single-handily animated the entire film while working with his wife Hannah,...
The film, which has a 1980s vibe and sense of humor, debuted last year in festivals and Odin’s Eye will be using Berlin’s European Film Market to launch an expanded version.
A weekend camping trip becomes a disarming and unexpected rite of passage for three adventurous boys and one big brother looking to score with his girlfriend. All hell breaks loose when the campers fall into a nest of conspiring townsfolk and a secret society practicing ritual sacrifice to a terrifying creature from the crypt.
The film is written, directed and animated by the multi-hyphenate Zach Passero, whose has editing credits on a trio of Lucky McKee films, including the acclaimed “The Woman.” Production is by Charles Horak (“First Date”) and McKee.
Passero single-handily animated the entire film while working with his wife Hannah,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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With the release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023, Lucasfilm and Hasbro took advantage of the titular adventurer's return to dig back into the history of the beloved franchise with a new collection of toys. Hasbro's Adventure Series action figures would finally give us the detailed yet affordable collectible versions of the characters we've loved in (almost) all of the "Indiana Jones" movies, from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Temple of Doom" to "The Last Crusade."
After the first wave threw it back to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and the second wave dug into "Temple of Doom" with a little bit of "Dial of Destiny," the third and seemingly final wave of Indiana Jones Adventure Series action figures arrived at "The Last Crusade" and included a couple more "Dial of Destiny" figures for good measure.
With the release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023, Lucasfilm and Hasbro took advantage of the titular adventurer's return to dig back into the history of the beloved franchise with a new collection of toys. Hasbro's Adventure Series action figures would finally give us the detailed yet affordable collectible versions of the characters we've loved in (almost) all of the "Indiana Jones" movies, from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Temple of Doom" to "The Last Crusade."
After the first wave threw it back to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and the second wave dug into "Temple of Doom" with a little bit of "Dial of Destiny," the third and seemingly final wave of Indiana Jones Adventure Series action figures arrived at "The Last Crusade" and included a couple more "Dial of Destiny" figures for good measure.
- 2/7/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
As the mixed critical response and lackluster box office for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" emphatically proves, they simply don't make 'em like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" anymore.
When Roger Ebert reviewed Steven Spielberg's action-adventure classic back in 1981, he opined that it played like "an anthology of the best parts from all the Saturday matinee serials ever made." As it happens, that was pretty much George Lucas' idea when he dreamt up Indiana Jones in the first place — and what an idea it was. The Indiana Jones franchise has since become one of the biggest blockbuster sagas in cinema history, with Dr. Henry Jones Jr. himself ascending to the status of pop culture icon in the process.
While 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" has its defenders, and many fans of the series will swear 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is just as good as "Raiders,...
When Roger Ebert reviewed Steven Spielberg's action-adventure classic back in 1981, he opined that it played like "an anthology of the best parts from all the Saturday matinee serials ever made." As it happens, that was pretty much George Lucas' idea when he dreamt up Indiana Jones in the first place — and what an idea it was. The Indiana Jones franchise has since become one of the biggest blockbuster sagas in cinema history, with Dr. Henry Jones Jr. himself ascending to the status of pop culture icon in the process.
While 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" has its defenders, and many fans of the series will swear 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is just as good as "Raiders,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
One of George Lucas' primary influences when making "Star Wars" was Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, who is generally considered his country's best director aside from maybe Yasujirō Ozu. Whereas Ozu is famous for making domestic comedies and dramas, Kurosawa made movies that felt epic: samurai movies, noir thrillers ("High & Low"), and Shakespearean stories translated into his homeland's history ("Throne of Blood").
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
- 1/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" starts with Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones venturing into a booby-trapped tomb, defying death at every turn and escaping with the golden idol. Throughout the 1981 adventure epic, Indy finds himself in similarly precarious situations, managing to narrowly escape with his life in each instance. Frankly, filming "Raiders" itself sounds about as perilous.
There's a reason director Steven Spielberg was amazed Ford and his stunt team survived the shoot. He and his crew took several risks when it came to filming the action that could have easily resulted in tragedy, like making Ford run in front of a real 300-pound boulder for his dramatic tomb escape. The star even got his right leg trapped under a plane during the flying-wing fight scene. But Spielberg did have his limits. Ford was prohibited from doing the stunts that were more likely to lead to actual death. Those were reserved for the stunt team,...
There's a reason director Steven Spielberg was amazed Ford and his stunt team survived the shoot. He and his crew took several risks when it came to filming the action that could have easily resulted in tragedy, like making Ford run in front of a real 300-pound boulder for his dramatic tomb escape. The star even got his right leg trapped under a plane during the flying-wing fight scene. But Spielberg did have his limits. Ford was prohibited from doing the stunts that were more likely to lead to actual death. Those were reserved for the stunt team,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford Net Worth 2023(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Harrison Ford has made the life of movie-goers full of adventure with his Indiana Jones film series. The franchise also brought in a lot of fortune via their impressive salaries, contributing significantly to his millions of dollars in net worth. Ford allegedly hung his cape with his Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023. Scroll below to find out all the details about his remarkable wealth!
Besides the Indiana Jones franchise, the senior actor is known for his Star Wars film work. He is among the highest-grossing actors, with several blockbuster films to his credit. The actor came to California to apply for a job in radio voiceovers. Unfortunately, he did not make the cut, but Ford stayed back and eventually got to Hollywood.
Harrison Ford has been a distinctive hero in Hollywood, and no other actor has come closer to him...
Harrison Ford has made the life of movie-goers full of adventure with his Indiana Jones film series. The franchise also brought in a lot of fortune via their impressive salaries, contributing significantly to his millions of dollars in net worth. Ford allegedly hung his cape with his Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023. Scroll below to find out all the details about his remarkable wealth!
Besides the Indiana Jones franchise, the senior actor is known for his Star Wars film work. He is among the highest-grossing actors, with several blockbuster films to his credit. The actor came to California to apply for a job in radio voiceovers. Unfortunately, he did not make the cut, but Ford stayed back and eventually got to Hollywood.
Harrison Ford has been a distinctive hero in Hollywood, and no other actor has come closer to him...
- 12/2/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Indiana Jones embarks on his last cinematic escapade in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, promising an exhilarating journey for the iconic adventurer. The whip-cracking, fedora-donning archaeologist, has become a cultural icon, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. With a legacy spanning five epic adventures across four decades, he has captivated audiences with his relentless pursuit of historical relics and heart-pounding exploits.
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
- 11/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Indiana Jones embarks on his last cinematic escapade in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, promising an exhilarating journey for the iconic adventurer. The whip-cracking, fedora-donning archaeologist, has become a cultural icon, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. With a legacy spanning five epic adventures across four decades, he has captivated audiences with his relentless pursuit of historical relics and heart-pounding exploits.
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
- 11/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Director James Mangold's 2023 movie “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny", alongside a new feature-length documentary "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford", directed by Laurent Bouzereau, streams December 1, 2023 on Disney+:
"...in 'Dial of Destiny', set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the US and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and.
"...in 'Dial of Destiny', set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the US and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and.
- 11/20/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
You may know the catchphrase: If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. And it's true. No film series better embodies the spirit of pure, plucky, boyish adventure quite like the story of Dr. Henry Jones Jr., an archaeologist who's dashingly handsome, handy with a bullwhip, really good at punching Nazis, and, perhaps most importantly, never gives up even when the odds are stacked against him. Across five films and 40 years, Harrison Ford brought the iconic character to life, defining a unique brand of plucky cool for several generations of film fans. Simply put, only James Bond gives Indy a run for his money in the "greatest action hero in movie history" contest.
Maybe you knew all of that. Maybe you didn't. In any case, you're reading this article because you need to know which order to watch the Indiana Jones films and want an expert opinion. For some of you,...
Maybe you knew all of that. Maybe you didn't. In any case, you're reading this article because you need to know which order to watch the Indiana Jones films and want an expert opinion. For some of you,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Steel yourselves for adventure, drag a Coca-Cola-soaked comb through your coif, and stand at least two miles away from the mushroom cloud because we’re looking back on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull!
Fifteen years before Indy turns the Dial of Destiny, the unflinching archaeologist embarks on the most contentious mission of his fabled career to recover a telepathic crystal skull before a squad of Kgb agents, led by Cate Blanchett’s Irina Spalko, can use the jeweled remains to unlock the secrets of mind-controlling knowledge. Peppered with triple-crosses, death-defying acts of derring-do, and ill-fated attempts at passing the torch, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finds the saga at a technological crossroads, with much of the franchise’s on-location magic replaced with CGI environments and rubber snakes.
The trek toward bringing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to screens is fraught with setbacks,...
Fifteen years before Indy turns the Dial of Destiny, the unflinching archaeologist embarks on the most contentious mission of his fabled career to recover a telepathic crystal skull before a squad of Kgb agents, led by Cate Blanchett’s Irina Spalko, can use the jeweled remains to unlock the secrets of mind-controlling knowledge. Peppered with triple-crosses, death-defying acts of derring-do, and ill-fated attempts at passing the torch, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finds the saga at a technological crossroads, with much of the franchise’s on-location magic replaced with CGI environments and rubber snakes.
The trek toward bringing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to screens is fraught with setbacks,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Mike Flanagan has made his appreciation for the works of Stephen King quite clear. He has written and directed film adaptations of the King novels Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, he’s currently working on a film adaptation of the King story The Life of Chuck, he’s developing a series adaptation of King’s The Dark Tower series for Amazon Studios, he has been on the Kingcast podcast multiple times, and he participated in a six-episode podcast discussion of King’s epic novel The Stand. Now Scream Factory has revealed that their upcoming 4K and Blu-ray release of the 1983 King adaptation The Dead Zone (watch it Here) includes a fan commentary with Flanagan and The Kingcast hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler!
The release date for the 4K and Blu-ray is December 19th. Copies can be pre-ordered on the Scream Factory website.
Directed by David Cronenberg and scripted by Jeffrey Boam,...
The release date for the 4K and Blu-ray is December 19th. Copies can be pre-ordered on the Scream Factory website.
Directed by David Cronenberg and scripted by Jeffrey Boam,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
The Dead Zone 4K Uhd from Scream Factory
The Dead Zone will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on December 19 via Scream Factory. The 1983 Stephen King adaptation has been newly transferred in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision (Hdr-10 compatible) and DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound.
David Cronenberg directs from a script by Jeffrey Boam (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). Christopher Walken stars with Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe, Colleen Dewhurst, and Martin Sheen.
Filmmaker Mike Flanagan and The Kingcast podcast hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler recorded a new audio commentary for the release.
All the special features from Scream Factory’s 2021 Blu-ray edition are also...
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The Dead Zone 4K Uhd from Scream Factory
The Dead Zone will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on December 19 via Scream Factory. The 1983 Stephen King adaptation has been newly transferred in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision (Hdr-10 compatible) and DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound.
David Cronenberg directs from a script by Jeffrey Boam (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). Christopher Walken stars with Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe, Colleen Dewhurst, and Martin Sheen.
Filmmaker Mike Flanagan and The Kingcast podcast hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler recorded a new audio commentary for the release.
All the special features from Scream Factory’s 2021 Blu-ray edition are also...
- 11/3/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Director James Mangold's 2023 movie “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny", alongside a new feature-length documentary "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford", directed by Laurent Bouzereau, streams December 1, 2023 on Disney+:
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and...
"..."Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and...
"..."Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
- 11/2/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The final Indiana Jones movie with Harrison Ford in the saddle, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, will hit Disney+ on Friday, Dec. 1.
That’s a pretty long theatrical window for the movie, which hit theaters on June 30, the movie landing in Disney+ homes five months after its play in cinemas.
The movie marked the first in the franchise to be directed by James Mangold after Steven Spielberg stepped away from the helmer’s chair to simply executive produce.
Dial of Destiny, which starred multi-Emmy winning Fleabag actress creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and earned the franchise’s worst reviews at 69% fresh. The $300M+ movie debuted to a muted $60.3M stateside and on a global basis wound up as the fourth highest-grossing title in the series out of five pics at the box office with $383.9M, behind Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
That’s a pretty long theatrical window for the movie, which hit theaters on June 30, the movie landing in Disney+ homes five months after its play in cinemas.
The movie marked the first in the franchise to be directed by James Mangold after Steven Spielberg stepped away from the helmer’s chair to simply executive produce.
Dial of Destiny, which starred multi-Emmy winning Fleabag actress creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and earned the franchise’s worst reviews at 69% fresh. The $300M+ movie debuted to a muted $60.3M stateside and on a global basis wound up as the fourth highest-grossing title in the series out of five pics at the box office with $383.9M, behind Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
- 11/1/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
An incredibly difficult shoot, a once-in-a-generation pandemic, and multiple release date delays as the industry tried to get back on its feet all contributed to the feeling that "Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning" has been in the works for an unfathomably lengthy amount of time. That's not entirely untrue, of course, as production began in earnest back in 2020 and even overlapped with filming of certain parts of the sequel. With the benefit of hindsight, although the film perhaps doesn't reach the same highs as 2018's "Fallout," it still feels like a minor miracle that the movie managed to overcome all of those obstacles, make it into theaters, and be as entertaining as it was.
For director Chris McQuarrie and star Tom Cruise, however, the ambitious blockbuster represented something even more meaningful. Aside from Cruise's defiance of death with yet another wildly dangerous stunt, "Dead Reckoning" provided the perfect opportunity...
For director Chris McQuarrie and star Tom Cruise, however, the ambitious blockbuster represented something even more meaningful. Aside from Cruise's defiance of death with yet another wildly dangerous stunt, "Dead Reckoning" provided the perfect opportunity...
- 11/1/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
"As Above, So Below" is one of the better found-footage horror films to emerge in the wake of the one-two punch that was "Cloverfield" in 2008 and "Paranormal Activity" in 2009. Where many of its peers struggled to put a fresh spin on the subgenre's tropes, the Dowdle Brothers' 2014 flick is a pulpy Indiana Jones-lite action-adventure that cleverly incorporates mythical elements like the philosopher's stone -- or, as we uncultured Yanks call it, the sorcerer's stone -- and the Nine Circles of Hell from Dante Alighieri's epic 14th-century poem "Divine Comedy." Admittedly, it doesn't go so far as to reinvent the found-footage wheel, nor does it overcome some of the format's worst tendencies. But it does breathe a little more life into that formula, especially when the action inevitably devolves into people incessantly shaking the camera as they run screaming for their lives.
Of course, the biggest weapon in the film's arsenal is its setting.
Of course, the biggest weapon in the film's arsenal is its setting.
- 10/31/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford has been the face of Indiana Jones since the franchise’s inception. But he was once reluctant to do a fifth Indiana Jones film without Steven Spielberg to work with.
Steven Spielberg didn’t direct Harrison Ford’s ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford | Benainous/Sanchez/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Ford recently revisited his iconic Indiana Jones franchise with Dial of Destiny. But before its 2023 debut, there had been talk of a fifth movie for years. Spielberg commented on how interested he was developing the sequel, with the only holdout being George Lucas.
“It’s up to George,” Spielberg once told Games Radar. “We have already agreed on the genre of the fifth movie, we already have a concept in mind. I don’t know where George is with the story. There is no Indy 5 until George says there is.”
Ford expressed similar interest in returning to the franchise.
Steven Spielberg didn’t direct Harrison Ford’s ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford | Benainous/Sanchez/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Ford recently revisited his iconic Indiana Jones franchise with Dial of Destiny. But before its 2023 debut, there had been talk of a fifth movie for years. Spielberg commented on how interested he was developing the sequel, with the only holdout being George Lucas.
“It’s up to George,” Spielberg once told Games Radar. “We have already agreed on the genre of the fifth movie, we already have a concept in mind. I don’t know where George is with the story. There is no Indy 5 until George says there is.”
Ford expressed similar interest in returning to the franchise.
- 10/22/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Vision Films has acquired world rights to sci-fi romance feature Forever Young, starring Diana Quick (Brideshead Revisited), Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), Amy Tyger (Foundation), Mark Jackson (The Orville), Stephanie Beacham (Dynasty), Anna Wolf (The Unfamiliar), and Julian Glover (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).
Written and directed by Henk Pretorius, Forever Young follows an aging woman who is given a chance to become young again with a secret formula. She sees this as an opportunity to right her past, but her husband declines because he has no regrets and wouldn’t change a thing about the life they’ve shared. She must decide if she will take this journey without him and what the consequences would be if she did.
Above is a first trailer for the movie.
Llewelynn Greeff negotiated the deal on behalf of Dark Matter Studios with Lise Romanoff,...
Written and directed by Henk Pretorius, Forever Young follows an aging woman who is given a chance to become young again with a secret formula. She sees this as an opportunity to right her past, but her husband declines because he has no regrets and wouldn’t change a thing about the life they’ve shared. She must decide if she will take this journey without him and what the consequences would be if she did.
Above is a first trailer for the movie.
Llewelynn Greeff negotiated the deal on behalf of Dark Matter Studios with Lise Romanoff,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny", directed by James Mangold ("Logan"), stars Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook and Shaunette Renée Wilson, available December 5, 2023 as a Blu-ray release:
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
"...following the end of World War II..."
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and.
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
"...following the end of World War II..."
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and.
- 10/11/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
With the Ark of the Covenant tucked away in an undisclosed location and the sacred Sankara Stones returned to their people, it’s time for Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones Jr. to face his most significant challenge ever: Daddy issues! In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy and his father, Henry Jones Sr., played by the legendary Sean Connery, embark on an epic adventure to recover the Holy Grail, a fabled chalice with extraordinary powers, said to grant eternal youth and infinite sustenance to those who drink from the hallowed cup. Join us for another race against time as we shape history alongside one of cinema’s greatest heroes of the silver screen with a look back at Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
The rollicking threequel harkens back to Spielberg‘s Raiders of the Lost Ark in tone, with humor and exploration of character driving the story instead of...
The rollicking threequel harkens back to Spielberg‘s Raiders of the Lost Ark in tone, with humor and exploration of character driving the story instead of...
- 9/25/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Steven Spielberg's 2008 film "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is unlike the previous three Indiana Jones movies in several vital respects. One might have noticed that the previous movies all featured holy artifacts from one of Earth's major practiced faiths. The Ark of the Covenant from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a relic sacred to the Jewish people. The Sankara Stones from "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" aren't real, but they are based on Shiva lingams, smooth stones found throughout India in Hindu temples devoted to Shiva. "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" saw the title archaeologist finding the Holy Grail, the cup that Christ used during the Last Supper in Christian mythology. In contrast, "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" saw Indy searching for ... an alien skull.
While crystal skulls are believed to be a part of ancient Aztec and Mayan religious practices,...
While crystal skulls are believed to be a part of ancient Aztec and Mayan religious practices,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In the modern movie world of “franchise” cinema, there’s one thing more difficult than making a sequel: making a sequel to a sequel. Most sequels tend to either try to double down on what made the original so great or, alternatively, attempt to take things in a more expansive new direction. The third film or “threequel” poses something of a unique quandary though. The concept of the “threequel” isn’t a new one, in fact it is almost as old as cinema itself. The very first “threequel” arguably arrived all the way back in 1907 with George Méliès‘ The Haunted Castle, the third in a trilogy of silent films that began with The Kingdom of the Fairies (1903).
However, modern filmmakers face an increasingly tricky task with threequels. Essentially, they either need to find a satisfactory way to wrap up the story or alternatively inject fresh blood into proceedings with a...
However, modern filmmakers face an increasingly tricky task with threequels. Essentially, they either need to find a satisfactory way to wrap up the story or alternatively inject fresh blood into proceedings with a...
- 9/19/2023
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Steven Spielberg's 1984 blockbuster "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is not a good movie. The pacing is strange, the central story is introduced rather late into the film, and the interior logic doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. Many also take issue with Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) as she constantly whines. Also what is the true nature of the Sankara stones, and why is it bad that Mola Ram (Amrish Puri) has them? It seems that Mola Ram and Chattar Lal (Roshan Seth) are quite evil enough merely enslaving hundreds of children to work in their mines.
"Temple of Doom" is also the bloodiest and scariest of the "Indiana Jones" movies, a quality that both Spielberg and story writer/producer George Lucas have said was inspired by their respective messy breakups at the time. While many find the movie's gore to be fun and zesty -- including this...
"Temple of Doom" is also the bloodiest and scariest of the "Indiana Jones" movies, a quality that both Spielberg and story writer/producer George Lucas have said was inspired by their respective messy breakups at the time. While many find the movie's gore to be fun and zesty -- including this...
- 9/19/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This article contains some spoilers for "The Nun II."
If horror has a name, it must be ... Indiana Jones? Scoff if you must, but the first three cinematic adventures of Henry Jones Jr. contain numerous horror movie bonafides, from the melting faces of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to the heart-ripping terror of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and, of course, the rapid-aging transformation seen in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Honestly, though, it'd be fair if you did scoff, because Indiana Jones has become a little less synonymous with religion-inspired horror imagery thanks to his latter-day sequels, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Supposedly the last ever Indy installment (certainly the last with star Harrison Ford), this year's "Dial of Destiny" sent Dr. Jones off with what I consider to be a clever, insightful, and richly layered adventure film.
If horror has a name, it must be ... Indiana Jones? Scoff if you must, but the first three cinematic adventures of Henry Jones Jr. contain numerous horror movie bonafides, from the melting faces of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to the heart-ripping terror of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and, of course, the rapid-aging transformation seen in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Honestly, though, it'd be fair if you did scoff, because Indiana Jones has become a little less synonymous with religion-inspired horror imagery thanks to his latter-day sequels, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Supposedly the last ever Indy installment (certainly the last with star Harrison Ford), this year's "Dial of Destiny" sent Dr. Jones off with what I consider to be a clever, insightful, and richly layered adventure film.
- 9/10/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" may have been a box office disappointment, but it wasn't for lack of trying to capture the spirit of a classic Indy outing. The movie focuses on the titular archeologist as he approaches retirement and embarks on one last adventure, making for a reflective film that was ultimately a safer, less exciting Indiana Jones entry — even while it tried to emulate much of what made the earlier movies so enchanting.
For starters, before we see a single shot of old Indy, director James Mangold made sure to kick things off with a chase scene set in 1944 that depicts a 37-year-old Indiana Jones doing battle with the franchise's go-to villains: Nazis. In the trailer, the de-aging shots used in this sequence looked particularly good. In the final film, however, the tech wasn't as consistently convincing as we'd all hoped, despite Harrison Ford's assurances...
For starters, before we see a single shot of old Indy, director James Mangold made sure to kick things off with a chase scene set in 1944 that depicts a 37-year-old Indiana Jones doing battle with the franchise's go-to villains: Nazis. In the trailer, the de-aging shots used in this sequence looked particularly good. In the final film, however, the tech wasn't as consistently convincing as we'd all hoped, despite Harrison Ford's assurances...
- 9/9/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When James Mangold took the adventuring archaeologist reins from Steven Spielberg on "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," fans were wary for a couple of reasons. One was the simple fact that, aside from ABC's "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," Spielberg was the series' sole director. As the "Jaws" sequels and the "Jurassic World" series proved, no one can match The Beard when it comes to terrifying and elating audiences, sometimes in the same scene. The other fear had to do with legacy. When Harrison Ford announced at September 2022's D23 expo that this was his last go-round in the fedora ("I'm not falling down for you again"), we took him at his word. He turned 81 this year, and has incurred all manner of injuries via stunts and aviation mishaps.
Given that Mangold had earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing the death of Hugh Jackman's "Wolverine" in the superb "Logan,...
Given that Mangold had earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing the death of Hugh Jackman's "Wolverine" in the superb "Logan,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Currently among Gold Derby’s top 10 films likely to receive Best Picture bids at this year’s Oscars are “The Color Purple” and “Maestro.” What both movies have in common is that they happen to be produced by Steven Spielberg. If they both get in as expected, this would be the first time Spielberg personally received Oscar nominations for two different movies in the same year.
“The Color Purple” follows Celie Harris Johnson (Fantasia Barrino), an African-American woman living in the South during the early 1900s. Spielberg was previously nominated for producing the 1985 film adaptation of Alice Walker‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, which he also directed. This new movie, which is adapted from the 2005 Tony-winning stage musical iteration, is currently in fifth place for Best Picture with 11/1 odds.
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“Maestro” is a biopic about legendary composer...
“The Color Purple” follows Celie Harris Johnson (Fantasia Barrino), an African-American woman living in the South during the early 1900s. Spielberg was previously nominated for producing the 1985 film adaptation of Alice Walker‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, which he also directed. This new movie, which is adapted from the 2005 Tony-winning stage musical iteration, is currently in fifth place for Best Picture with 11/1 odds.
SEESteven Spielberg movies: All 33 feature films ranked from worst to best
“Maestro” is a biopic about legendary composer...
- 9/2/2023
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Sometimes a title of a movie is everything. It's hard to imagine that "Blade Runner" or "Die Hard" would have become as recognizably famous as they are now without their filmmakers co-opting those snazzy titles. One filmmaker who's consistently chosen distinct, eye-grabbing titles for his films is Steven Spielberg. There are the to-the-point emotional titles, the mysterious and intriguing ones, and the descriptive ones.
Upon watching the movie, the title "Raiders of the Lost Ark" falls neatly into this latter category. Yet for people new to the adventures of the original character Indiana Jones back in 1981, it must've seemed not just mysterious, but borderline confusing. Who are these "raiders?" What is this "lost ark?" And why are they raiding it at all?
That's precisely the take on the title one of the cast members of "Raiders" had when they first heard it. This actor was no supporting player, either: it was Karen Allen,...
Upon watching the movie, the title "Raiders of the Lost Ark" falls neatly into this latter category. Yet for people new to the adventures of the original character Indiana Jones back in 1981, it must've seemed not just mysterious, but borderline confusing. Who are these "raiders?" What is this "lost ark?" And why are they raiding it at all?
That's precisely the take on the title one of the cast members of "Raiders" had when they first heard it. This actor was no supporting player, either: it was Karen Allen,...
- 9/2/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
With the notable exception of the beloved Carrie Fisher, many of the iconic lead actors in the "Star Wars" saga are still with us. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, and Natalie Portman are all going strong, and so are the stars of the space opera's most recent episodes. Some of the actors from the original film who were already veterans at the time, like Alec Guinness and Peter Cushing, died some years ago, but both enjoyed long lives beyond the average age.
Sadly, this cannot be said of numerous other actors involved in the big screen franchise and its recent TV spin-offs. Performers have died in their 70s, 60s, and 50s, many of them leaving us wishing we could have seen more years of great performances from them. Whether they had spotlight roles or were hidden behind alien masks, here are the "Star Wars" actors we lost too soon.
Sadly, this cannot be said of numerous other actors involved in the big screen franchise and its recent TV spin-offs. Performers have died in their 70s, 60s, and 50s, many of them leaving us wishing we could have seen more years of great performances from them. Whether they had spotlight roles or were hidden behind alien masks, here are the "Star Wars" actors we lost too soon.
- 9/2/2023
- by Jack Hawkins
- Slash Film
“John Wick: Chapter 3” director Chad Stahelski and star Keanu Reeves were partially motivated to make a fourth chapter in the action franchise because they felt they had disappointed audiences with the finale to the third installment, the filmmaker said in a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview.
Speaking to podcast host Josh Horowitz in an episode aired Monday, Stahelski stated, “We did the third movie and then we were really done… We’re like, ‘We’re done.’ And then again, it was a year later, Keanu and I both felt like we kind of let everybody down with the ending of No. 3.”
At the conclusion of the 2019 actioner, Wick helps Winston (Ian McShane) retake control of the Continental. However, he is betrayed by his colleague and shot several times before stumbling off the hotel roof. In the film’s final moments, the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) carts our inexplicably...
Speaking to podcast host Josh Horowitz in an episode aired Monday, Stahelski stated, “We did the third movie and then we were really done… We’re like, ‘We’re done.’ And then again, it was a year later, Keanu and I both felt like we kind of let everybody down with the ending of No. 3.”
At the conclusion of the 2019 actioner, Wick helps Winston (Ian McShane) retake control of the Continental. However, he is betrayed by his colleague and shot several times before stumbling off the hotel roof. In the film’s final moments, the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) carts our inexplicably...
- 8/30/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
2008's "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" might not be the franchise's finest moment, but it still has some cool Indiana Jones moments — the whole nuking the fridge thing aside. With the fourth film in the series, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg decided to leave the adventure serial style of the previous films behind in favor of a 1950s sci-fi B-movie sensibility. Whereas the Nazis had been the go-to villains for the previous three entries, Lucas and Spielberg's new approach saw Indy facing off against the Soviets at the height of the Cold War, in a race to recover the titular cranium in order to thwart the Russians' nefarious plans.
But before any of those grand escapades kick off, "Crystal Skull" makes sure to get a good old-fashioned chase scene in. After Harrison Ford's Dr. Jones meets his long-lost son Mutt Williams (Shia Labeouf) for the first time,...
But before any of those grand escapades kick off, "Crystal Skull" makes sure to get a good old-fashioned chase scene in. After Harrison Ford's Dr. Jones meets his long-lost son Mutt Williams (Shia Labeouf) for the first time,...
- 8/27/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny", directed by James Mangold ("Logan"), stars Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook and Shaunette Renée Wilson, releasing digitally on August 29, 2023, for streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, including previously unseen bonus content:
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
"...following the end of World War II..."
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of...
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
"...following the end of World War II..."
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of...
- 8/15/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is headed home.
Starting on Aug. 29, you can buy the final Indiana Jones adventure, once again starring Harrison Ford as the titular archeologist, from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu. Included in the digital package for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” are never-before-seen special features including five chapters that chart the making of the latest blockbuster film.
This time around Indiana Jones, reaching the twilight of his life, is ensnarled in a plot that involves his goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and an old Nazi foe (played by Mads Mikkelsen), who are both searching for an ancient artifact that has the power to send the archeologist back in time. He’s studied history for his entire adult life, now he could become history.
For this installment director Steven Spielberg and producer Kathleen Kennedy handed the keys to James Mangold,...
Starting on Aug. 29, you can buy the final Indiana Jones adventure, once again starring Harrison Ford as the titular archeologist, from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu. Included in the digital package for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” are never-before-seen special features including five chapters that chart the making of the latest blockbuster film.
This time around Indiana Jones, reaching the twilight of his life, is ensnarled in a plot that involves his goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and an old Nazi foe (played by Mads Mikkelsen), who are both searching for an ancient artifact that has the power to send the archeologist back in time. He’s studied history for his entire adult life, now he could become history.
For this installment director Steven Spielberg and producer Kathleen Kennedy handed the keys to James Mangold,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Few deaths in the "Indiana Jones" films as quite as unforgettable as that of Pat Roach's Nazi mechanic in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Upon spotting Indy (Harrison Ford) duking it out with one of his fellow Nazi handymen near a plane preparing to take off, Roach's nameless, burly villain smiles to himself as he removes his shirt, clearly itching for a fight. He proceeds to give Indy quite the thrashing and might've well won their match, had he bothered to turn around in time and spot the spinning airplane propellor bearing down on him.
Roach had a knack for playing the heel, starting with his run on the British wrestling circuit. Having earned a black belt in Judo before becoming the National Judo Champion in 1960, Roach spent the next decade wrestling under such personas as "Big" and "Lord" Pat Roach, squaring off against the likes of Dwayne Johnson's grandfather,...
Roach had a knack for playing the heel, starting with his run on the British wrestling circuit. Having earned a black belt in Judo before becoming the National Judo Champion in 1960, Roach spent the next decade wrestling under such personas as "Big" and "Lord" Pat Roach, squaring off against the likes of Dwayne Johnson's grandfather,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
With "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Steven Spielberg and George Lucas delved into their characters more than with their previous two Indy efforts. The film is ostensibly centered around the search for the Holy Grail, but is really about a man and his father's search for reconciliation and a bond that has eluded them throughout their relationship. Or, as Spielberg said in a making-of featurette, "the search for the father is the search for the Holy Grail."
Foreshadowing some of what he would later showcase in "The Fabelmans," Spielberg used the third Indiana Jones movie to explore the relationship between a son and a father who seemed more interested in excavating history than building a bond with his child. And while 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is still the best Indy film, it's arguable that "The Last Crusade" is the most complex and perhaps most moving Indy film.
Foreshadowing some of what he would later showcase in "The Fabelmans," Spielberg used the third Indiana Jones movie to explore the relationship between a son and a father who seemed more interested in excavating history than building a bond with his child. And while 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is still the best Indy film, it's arguable that "The Last Crusade" is the most complex and perhaps most moving Indy film.
- 8/12/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “Ted Lasso.”
“Choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life; the false Grail will take it from you.”
This quote from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) could also apply to selecting episode submissions for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Some choose well, others not so much.
Per Emmy rules, after the nominations are officially announced, the selections for drama series and comedy series each choose six episodes that best exhibit the very best of their nominated seasons. This contrasts with directors and writers, who make their picks before the phase one voting period.
One of the most interesting observations about this year’s submissions surrounds the fourth and final season of HBO’s “Succession.” The third episode, “Connor’s Wedding,” which many called one of the best episodes of the series (and television at...
“Choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life; the false Grail will take it from you.”
This quote from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) could also apply to selecting episode submissions for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Some choose well, others not so much.
Per Emmy rules, after the nominations are officially announced, the selections for drama series and comedy series each choose six episodes that best exhibit the very best of their nominated seasons. This contrasts with directors and writers, who make their picks before the phase one voting period.
One of the most interesting observations about this year’s submissions surrounds the fourth and final season of HBO’s “Succession.” The third episode, “Connor’s Wedding,” which many called one of the best episodes of the series (and television at...
- 8/3/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Run-ins with creepy crawlies are an obligatory element of every Indiana Jones movie. "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is loaded with centipedes, millipedes, and cockroaches; "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" plunges our hero into the rat-infested catacombs of Venice; "Indiana and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" has those not-very-terrifying CGI Siafu ants; and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" brings back the centipedes and other disgusting insects for the penultimate set piece at Archimedes' tomb.
But when you think of Indiana Jones and slithery, scurrying things, you automatically think of snakes -- although Indy wishes you didn't.
As we learn at the outset of "Raiders of the Lost Ark," our favorite globetrotting archaeologist hates snakes. Personally, I think they're beautiful creatures, but that doesn't mean I'd like to fall into a pit loaded with the sometimes lethal reptiles. This, of course, occurs during the Well of Souls sequence,...
But when you think of Indiana Jones and slithery, scurrying things, you automatically think of snakes -- although Indy wishes you didn't.
As we learn at the outset of "Raiders of the Lost Ark," our favorite globetrotting archaeologist hates snakes. Personally, I think they're beautiful creatures, but that doesn't mean I'd like to fall into a pit loaded with the sometimes lethal reptiles. This, of course, occurs during the Well of Souls sequence,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The actual plot of Michael Bay's 2009 sci-fi actioner "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is rather oblique. In 17,000 Bce, Transformers used specialized, high-tech, sun-killing solar collectors to gather energy from the galaxy's stars. Their ethical code forbid them from snuffing out stars in solar systems that supported life, but one Transformer defied said ethic to deplete Earth's sun. That Transformer was excommunicated and became the first Decepticon. Fast forward to 2009, and the modern-day Decepticons are intent on activating the ancient solar collector once again. It's hidden inside one of the Pyramids of Giza.
"Revenge of the Fallen" was filmed in several locations in the United States, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and remote places in New Mexico, and Arizona. The Pyramid sequences were indeed filmed in Cairo, and the footage of ancient Egyptian cities was filmed in Petra, Jordan. Many filmgoers might recognize Petra from the climax of the 1989 film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,...
"Revenge of the Fallen" was filmed in several locations in the United States, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and remote places in New Mexico, and Arizona. The Pyramid sequences were indeed filmed in Cairo, and the footage of ancient Egyptian cities was filmed in Petra, Jordan. Many filmgoers might recognize Petra from the climax of the 1989 film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When Is Indiana Jones 6 Coming? Well, after the release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” discussions have been sparked about the potential for an “Indiana Jones 6,” though official details about its status remain scarce.
One significant question looming is whether the iconic Indiana Jones franchise can continue without its titular star, Harrison Ford, who reprised his role as Dr. Indiana Jones after a nearly two-decade hiatus.
“The Dial of Destiny” served as Ford’s grand farewell to the beloved character, leading some to wonder if this would be the end of the franchise.
However, history has shown that many franchises have successfully weathered a change in lead, giving hope that the adventures of Indiana Jones could persist.
The decision to conclude the Indiana Jones timeline with its fifth installment has been met with some doubt, especially considering the passionate global fanbase that undoubtedly craves more Indiana Jones escapades.
One significant question looming is whether the iconic Indiana Jones franchise can continue without its titular star, Harrison Ford, who reprised his role as Dr. Indiana Jones after a nearly two-decade hiatus.
“The Dial of Destiny” served as Ford’s grand farewell to the beloved character, leading some to wonder if this would be the end of the franchise.
However, history has shown that many franchises have successfully weathered a change in lead, giving hope that the adventures of Indiana Jones could persist.
The decision to conclude the Indiana Jones timeline with its fifth installment has been met with some doubt, especially considering the passionate global fanbase that undoubtedly craves more Indiana Jones escapades.
- 7/21/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
The film’s opening including previews is also a record, at £10.4m.
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (July 14-16) Total gross to date Week 1. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (Paramount) £6.3m £10.4m 1 2. Elemental (Disney) £2.5m £6.6m 2 3. Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (Disney) £1.8m £16.3m 3 4. Insidious: The Red Door (Sony) £1.5m £5.1m 2 5. Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse (Sony) £697,000 £28.9m 7
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.31
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has topped the UK-Ireland box office, setting franchise records for both three-day and total openings.
The Paramount action blockbuster started with £6.3m from Friday to Sunday. It opened for previews last Monday,...
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (July 14-16) Total gross to date Week 1. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (Paramount) £6.3m £10.4m 1 2. Elemental (Disney) £2.5m £6.6m 2 3. Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (Disney) £1.8m £16.3m 3 4. Insidious: The Red Door (Sony) £1.5m £5.1m 2 5. Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse (Sony) £697,000 £28.9m 7
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.31
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has topped the UK-Ireland box office, setting franchise records for both three-day and total openings.
The Paramount action blockbuster started with £6.3m from Friday to Sunday. It opened for previews last Monday,...
- 7/17/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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