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Ditchy McAbandonpants · 04-06-2007, 09:18 PM

Ray Winstone is a big, burly British character actor, notable for his thick London accent and gruff, aggressive manner. He's pretty famous in the UK for a lot of good TV work, as well as some gritty but acclaimed British movie work (Nil By Mouth, Sexy Beast). He's been in quite a few Hollywood movies of late, though - The Departed, King Arthur, Cold Mountain, and amusingly as the voice of Mr Beaver in The Chronicles of Narnia. He's a good actor.

In other casting news, Shia LaBeouf was just specualation that has yet to be confirmed, but Cate Blanchett is definitely in - another solid, talented performer.

Nevertheless, I'm still not really too sure what to make of this project. All the right people are in place, the cast, as discussed, is looking promising, and David Koepp (Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds) is one of the best blockbuster writers out there, but I can't get over the fact that I just don't think that "The Adventures of Indiana Jones As An Old Man" is a very interesting concept. The series was conceived as a throwback to 30s adventure serials, with a rugged, charismatic adventurer battling bad guys in globetrotting derring-do hijinks, and there's a really timeless appeal about the simplicity of that idea. So far, they've been very successful with exploring and adding depth to their characters without interfering with the purity of that concept - making him an old man (with a son, even?) feels to me like they're stepping over the line, trying to add too much and read too much into a character who thrived on his simplicity, just like The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles did by casting Indy as this Forrest Gump-esque figure who seemed to have been present for most of the key events in early 20th Century world history.

Of course, with Spielberg,Ford and Koepp on board I don't expect Indy 4 will be anything like as ham-fisted as Young Indy, but I still can't shake my reservations...

I hope that made sense.

Obviously, this might all change as soon as the first trailer comes out (around Thanksgiving, they said); I'm perfectly happy to be proven wrong. Come on, guys - you've got to get this right!

♥ Berry ♥ · 04-11-2007, 07:35 PM

*screams* I loved Raiders of the Lost Ark

It had alfred molina in it

Invader Bloo · 04-13-2007, 08:55 PM

Shia LeBouf has been announced to be in Indy IV. Only a little bit over a year left!

The title will be announced in November when the trailer comes out.

Invader Bloo · 05-12-2007, 06:54 PM

BUMP!
Plus, I made this:

emperor26 · 05-12-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Invader Bloo

BUMP!
Plus, I made this:

Nice banner you got up there, Invader Bloo.

Invader Bloo · 05-12-2007, 09:42 PM

Thanks. I hope the next year goes by fast. It's going to be a 19 year wait next year, jeez....

AerostarMonk · 06-07-2007, 02:41 PM

Sean Connery will not be in Indiana Jones 4. I must say this is sad news indeed.

Here it is in black and white. Oh yeah, there's some other colors too. http://www.mania.com/54959.html

Partymember · 06-07-2007, 02:57 PM

Shia LeBouf, no Sir Sean?

Indie 4, yer dead to me.

Invader Bloo · 06-07-2007, 04:51 PM

This sucks.

Maybe he liked the script but just dosen't want to do it again.

Medikor · 06-07-2007, 05:08 PM

That's a shame. He was wonderful in Indie 3.

04-06-2007, 09:18 PM	#21
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	Oi Jones, you slag! Ray Winstone is a big, burly British character actor, notable for his thick London accent and gruff, aggressive manner. He's pretty famous in the UK for a lot of good TV work, as well as some gritty but acclaimed British movie work (Nil By Mouth, Sexy Beast). He's been in quite a few Hollywood movies of late, though - The Departed, King Arthur, Cold Mountain, and amusingly as the voice of Mr Beaver in The Chronicles of Narnia. He's a good actor. In other casting news, Shia LaBeouf was just specualation that has yet to be confirmed, but Cate Blanchett is definitely in - another solid, talented performer. Nevertheless, I'm still not really too sure what to make of this project. All the right people are in place, the cast, as discussed, is looking promising, and David Koepp (Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds) is one of the best blockbuster writers out there, but I can't get over the fact that I just don't think that "The Adventures of Indiana Jones As An Old Man" is a very interesting concept. The series was conceived as a throwback to 30s adventure serials, with a rugged, charismatic adventurer battling bad guys in globetrotting derring-do hijinks, and there's a really timeless appeal about the simplicity of that idea. So far, they've been very successful with exploring and adding depth to their characters without interfering with the purity of that concept - making him an old man (with a son, even?) feels to me like they're stepping over the line, trying to add too much and read too much into a character who thrived on his simplicity, just like The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles did by casting Indy as this Forrest Gump-esque figure who seemed to have been present for most of the key events in early 20th Century world history. Of course, with Spielberg,Ford and Koepp on board I don't expect Indy 4 will be anything like as ham-fisted as Young Indy, but I still can't shake my reservations... I hope that made sense. Obviously, this might all change as soon as the first trailer comes out (around Thanksgiving, they said); I'm perfectly happy to be proven wrong. Come on, guys - you've got to get this right! __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise." Last edited by Ditchy McAbandonpants; 04-11-2007 at 07:42 PM. Reason: Martin Clunes.

04-11-2007, 07:35 PM	#22
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04-13-2007, 08:55 PM	#23
Invader Bloo Elder Spam Teh Merc with teh Mouth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Weapon X Posts: 1,268	Shia LeBouf has been announced to be in Indy IV. Only a little bit over a year left! The title will be announced in November when the trailer comes out. __________________ JOIN THE CAUSE! Become a Spam Role-Player! Last edited by Invader Bloo; 04-13-2007 at 10:37 PM.

05-12-2007, 06:54 PM	#24
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05-12-2007, 09:42 PM	#26
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06-07-2007, 02:41 PM	#27
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	Sean Connery will not be in Indiana Jones 4. I must say this is sad news indeed. Here it is in black and white. Oh yeah, there's some other colors too. http://www.mania.com/54959.html __________________ From the thinnest thread We are sewn together From the finest string we dangle over time From the highest wire We walk through fire Should our balance ever falter Should our steps be unaligned

06-07-2007, 02:57 PM	#28
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	Shia LeBouf, no Sir Sean? Indie 4, yer dead to me. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

06-07-2007, 04:51 PM	#29
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06-07-2007, 05:08 PM	#30
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	That's a shame. He was wonderful in Indie 3. __________________