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Lucas Talks INDY 5!!

I will... by Dick Jones	May 16th, 2008 07:43:51 PM
....kill myself if this is true.
Lucas is Delusional by Flaggg	May 16th, 2008 07:45:02 PM
Bring on the Ewoks in Indy V!
A modicum of talent... by jimmy rabbitte	May 16th, 2008 07:45:33 PM
...only goes so far... or does it?
Oh, and we don't give a shit about Shia! by Flaggg	May 16th, 2008 07:45:52 PM
Just shows how out of touch with real storytelling Lucas is.
maybe shia will die by executiverocker	May 16th, 2008 07:46:12 PM
like river did ITS AN OMEN
yeah right George! by TooWhippy	May 16th, 2008 07:46:12 PM

I had a feeling... by Phillyflopper	May 16th, 2008 07:46:22 PM
That they would be considering this route since Shia seems to be in the spotlight these days. Of course, I don't mind it. I'd rather they stick with someone like that. As opposed to someone like Ashton Kutcher or something. Ugh!!!
LMAO by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 07:47:13 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahah...ad infinitum...
COME ON! by ThisLifeArtificial	May 16th, 2008 07:47:29 PM
Shia sucks. He doesn;t have the fucking pulling power to lead a franchise. Especially not Indiana Fucking Jones.
Indiana Jones and the Concert of Hippies by SigmaChi04	May 16th, 2008 07:47:47 PM
Sound like an LSD laden lackluster blockbuster set in the 1960s....enjoy it while you can Lucas.
Indiana Kelso... by jimmy rabbitte	May 16th, 2008 07:47:51 PM
Dude, where's my artifact?
AICN is getting lots of press with that negative review by Reload	May 16th, 2008 07:47:55 PM
I hope you guys at AICN are aware of the buzz that that negative review of Indy 4 is getting. It's all over the internets. (Oh, what am I saying, of course you know know about it.) Anyway, I hope that little review doesn't color all of the discussion of Indy 4. Tomorrow is the Cannes premier, and we all know just how cynical the Cannes snobs like to be in regards to movies. I figure the film is going to be pretty good. Indy is a hard character to screw up, and Spielberg is a great director. He's gone 3 for 3 with the Indy moves. I'm sure he'll go 4 for 4. Anyway, it would be a shame if all people hear about now is the 1 lousy review from some bitter studio exec.
What about the art films, George? by bluebottle	May 16th, 2008 07:48:36 PM
Seriously...
Hmmmm, I seem to remember posting this by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 07:49:27 PM
HOURS ago on another talkback. yawn
Jesus by Ghostwood	May 16th, 2008 07:51:20 PM
I don't want #4 to be just a baton pass. I'm paying to see Indy. If the kid works out, that's one thing, but don't make it about him. I hope he didn't make this on the assumption we're going to want to see more of the kid.
Mutt Williams And The Curse Of The Terrible Name by IKnowStuff	May 16th, 2008 07:51:54 PM
Mutt Williams is just plain awful. Just doesn't work for me. No magic. Sorry George.
Shia has an appeal, sure. But a replacement for Indy? by jimmay	May 16th, 2008 07:52:00 PM
I mean, come on now. I don't mind the guy in a certain role, but a hard-bitten, grizzled adventurer he was not born to play. It would ruin the tone and feel of the franchise to have him as a lead in a new Indy film. I think George is just thinking out loud with this one.
I'm all for it! by vezner2007	May 16th, 2008 07:53:35 PM
Shia is a great actor and if he does as good a job in this film as he's done in his other films, I'll be all for an Indy 5. I think he can pull off being an action star if given the chance.
Fuck George Lucas, in his fat neck. by Cameron1	May 16th, 2008 07:53:47 PM
He has access to too much money, too much equipment, and little by little, he went insane.
Lucas Is Delusional by Baron Merlot	May 16th, 2008 07:54:22 PM
Just more evidence that the man is out of touch. No one wants to see the Indy mantle taken over by anyone else. Let it rest, man.
Lucas Is 100% Joking Here!! by genrefanboy	May 16th, 2008 07:55:10 PM
Like when he wore his Han shoots first T-shirt when he was on the Indy4 set! Spielberg/Ford would never agree to this focus on Mutt. Lucas can just toss it out there at some Cannes party then watch how quickly this news spreads then forget about it and move on (unlike the fanboys who will take this as 100% true and claim it has raped their childhoods again!!!).
I'll wait to see what happens with this one by The Dum Guy	May 16th, 2008 07:55:20 PM
That is all.
ahahaha by lex romero	May 16th, 2008 07:56:01 PM
It's like all the talkbackers worst fears and jokes come true. I think Lucas is just talking outloud with this one. I'm not even into the shia hate but it's clear that nobody would be interested in Mutt Jones and the temple of etc.
This movie is going to suck by joeelliott	May 16th, 2008 07:57:18 PM
you can already tell by all the overmarketing. Tony the fucking Tiger dressed in the jacket and fedora - C'mon
Talkback is gonna "SPLODE!!! by buffywrestling	May 16th, 2008 08:00:46 PM

Lucas's tongue was firmly in his cheek.... by EARTH	May 16th, 2008 08:02:01 PM
...when he made that comment pecker heads. He was totally kidding.
i fucking knew it! and you know whats coming next... by lamontshadow2010	May 16th, 2008 08:05:06 PM
as soon as i heard that indy had a son i knew lucas was going to try to pull this shit! well screw him. im not wasting money at the cinema for crystal skull.no money anymore for lucas ever! oh and you know whats next dont you? digitally replacing indy with shia for the original trilogy!
EARTH by Flaggg	May 16th, 2008 08:05:31 PM
Yeah, because so many of Lucas's other tongue in cheek moments HAVEN'T made it to the big screen. Ass.
2008 the year of the offspring by Dolmes	May 16th, 2008 08:05:58 PM
So is Indy 4 like the last episode of Doctor Who? One big advertisement for a spin off series nobody really wants. How much more money does Georgie Boy want. Viddy well little brother, viddy well.
Never thought I'd say this but.... by Han Cholo	May 16th, 2008 08:08:09 PM
Not a good idead George. Leave it be.
Harrison did look kind of bloaty in TLC... by Prossor	May 16th, 2008 08:08:28 PM
Lucas has got a point!
George Lucas sure knows how to KILL a franchise by DarkJediStoops	May 16th, 2008 08:08:32 PM
And having Shia as the title role, and Harrison as the old fool WILL kill the Indy Jones franchise!
Indiana Jones and the Herniated Disc by Gwai Lo	May 16th, 2008 08:09:35 PM

this sounds just like... by amano	May 16th, 2008 08:09:41 PM
...his ideas for Star Wars 7-9. Just shut the fuck up and go away George.
Who DIDN'T think this already? by Logo Lou	May 16th, 2008 08:12:04 PM
As soon as "Indy's son" became a plotline, who didn't think Lucas would be thinking of this?
BOOOOOOOO!!!! by LHombreSiniestro	May 16th, 2008 08:12:30 PM
...OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO!!!!!!
INDY V:WHEN KRANKOR STRIKES by TomBodet	May 16th, 2008 08:12:41 PM
Can't wait.
comments.... by awesomebri	May 16th, 2008 08:15:36 PM
indy is the one and only important character in this franchise. ../all comments here so far should be enough for george to drop this foolish idea. There's a reason he didnt say it to Harrison or Steve.
FUCK NO by photoboy	May 16th, 2008 08:16:25 PM
Lucas really knows how to cast the worst people to make the worst possible film imaginable. I guess we should just be happy he hadn't discovered Shitey the Beef when he was casting for Anakin...
Lucas joking? I don't think so. by one9deuce	May 16th, 2008 08:18:10 PM
The name of Shia's character is Mutt Williams. It isn't John Smith or Steve Johnson or something plain, it's a name that sounds like a movie character. And it's the exact same formula they used for Indiana Jones' name. Dog based first name, common American last name. It isn't coincidence. Not to mention the fact that KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL is set in the 50's and has a whole new type of genre influence: Sci-Fi. Right now they have an actor who is young, his career is on fire, and they could start a whole new franchise with him. MUTT WILLIAMS AND THE (INSERT 50's SCI-FI SOUNDING TITLE) STAR WARS is dead. At least until Lucasfilm makes a sequel trilogy in 10 to 15 years with or without George. INDIANA JONES is as good as dead. Harrison Ford is 65 years old, and he IS Indiana Jones. George Lucas LOVES Sci-Fi from the 1950's. Why wouldn't he do this? He sure as hell isn't going to make his "art films" anytime soon. Or ever for that matter.
Hawaiian Organ Donor by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:18:22 PM
Yeah, I remember that. But really, didn't we expect this to happen all along? Mutt Williams: The Adventure Begins
But George doesn't see as good as he did 20 years ago by CherryValance	May 16th, 2008 08:19:45 PM
because he's old. I don't really know anything about this Shia kid, but I saw him on Letterman the other night. And his explanation for his Walgreens arrest was really hilarious. So that Shia movie sounds like a better idea than this one.
haha George has finally succumbed to the darkside by BMacSmith	May 16th, 2008 08:20:06 PM
before he dies he is going to destroy his creations
George, George, you Bastard... by MJohnson	May 16th, 2008 08:21:42 PM
I'll bet he wants to go back and insert Shia's face digitally over River Phoenix in the intro sequence to Indy 3...
Indiana Jones V by DarkJediStoops	May 16th, 2008 08:22:20 PM
Indiana Jones And The Search For George Lucas's Lost Marbles.
haha... he is joking. by Sakurai	May 16th, 2008 08:23:30 PM
I enjoy how he loves to screw with fan-boys. It shows he sees the ridiculousness of taking these movies so seriously.
I agree with Cameron1 by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:23:56 PM
I believe George went bat shit crazy years ago.
Bullshit!!!!!!!!!! by Boba Fat	May 16th, 2008 08:24:12 PM
I've have an idea, that just came to me after setting up the new movie with a built in sustainable franchise by giving Indy a Son. I hate this, it confirms all the alarm bells that Indy 4 has rung.
there should never be another indiana jones movie by BMacSmith	May 16th, 2008 08:24:38 PM
HArrison Ford is the only one that can be indiana jones.
Krank Whore? by Prossor	May 16th, 2008 08:24:49 PM

Serious as hell question here by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 08:25:07 PM
Does anyone know what the deal is with rights to Star Wars? Has Lucas mentioned whether or not the rights will die with him or is he planning on passing the rubber stamp off to someone else. Because you gotta think after he's gone someone is going to say, "OK, time to make the post-quels and let's use the Timothy Zahn material because that shit kicked ass."
ha ha by stolen73	May 16th, 2008 08:25:52 PM
He's got to be f'ing with people. I honestly sont see why people have such a problem with this kid?
I doubt he's joking... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:27:21 PM
This sounds exactly like something he would come up with. Remember a long time ago when he said he was going to make a Star Wars movie called Attack of the Clones? People thought that had to be a joke too.
by stolen73	May 16th, 2008 08:29:05 PM
I feel kind of sorry for the guy.
stolen73 by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:30:42 PM
What guy are you talking about?
`At the AICN Talkbacks it used to be Good, by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:31:37 PM
Then George Lucas Raped our Childhood! http://tinyurl.com/5u3wz8
by stolen73	May 16th, 2008 08:31:51 PM
"scorn from fanatics" I guess that us.
I'd wait to see how 4 is before I start planning 5 by Mr. Mcpoops	May 16th, 2008 08:32:24 PM
I hope 4 is good and if it is, then I hope Shia and Ford return for a 5 one. Just don't let Lucas write the script. The man is delusional.
Feels sorry for... by stolen73	May 16th, 2008 08:32:25 PM
Lucas
You idiots keep building up Shia LeBeouf... by Fa Fa Fooey	May 16th, 2008 08:32:25 PM
...as being a great young actor or something. He is ok, but nothing special and has limited range. I know, he reminds you of yourself because he's a "regular guy" blah, blah. What tools.
I think this could be a fun movie myself. by TomBodet	May 16th, 2008 08:32:45 PM
But number Five-ahhhhhhhhhhhh, no.
Good question, Hawaiian Organ Donor by jimmay	May 16th, 2008 08:33:43 PM
I've wondered that too. The safe bet is that his daughters will inherit them. What they'll do with the rights is anyone's guess, but you can bet the ethanol farm that as soon as the bearded one dies, Hollywood's gonna come a 'knocking with project ideas galore. Considering how controlling Lucas is with his baby, though, it really wouldn't surprise me if he has artistic control guidelines for Star Wars written into his will in some way.
this from the guy who said by alice 13	May 16th, 2008 08:37:54 PM
dont expect too much of indy 4. blahblahblah.
Sawyer from LOST said it best: by PirateEmery	May 16th, 2008 08:39:53 PM
In 'Shape of Things to Come,' do you guys remember the scene when Locke pulled the gun on Sawyer? And Sawyer asked, "Have you lost your mind?" Yeah, that's me.
I bet Lucas was joking by MattmanReturns	May 16th, 2008 08:39:57 PM
So he could watch you idiots go nuts. He probably sits back and laughs that you actually sweat bullshit like this.
A CONVERSATION OVERHEARD IN CANNES... by BurgerTime	May 16th, 2008 08:40:33 PM
Between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. GL: Steve, I've got a great idea. Let's call it a career, and just dine out doing endless sequels of our greatest films. SS: George, let's not get ahead of ourselves. I don't know about you, but I know I've still got a little creative juice left in the tank. Long pause. Lucas takes a long draw on his cohiba and stares out over the water. JL: Fuck it then. You do what you want. I'll just squeeze every last penny I can out of those fanboy douchebags before my goiter explodes. They nod silently in agreement, enjoying the ocean. Then JL: Where's the nearest titty bar? SS: How the hell should I know?
stolen73 by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:41:33 PM
Don't. He owns a business worth 60 billion dollars and that's billion with a B. That doesn't even include ILM
If you're going to feel bad for anyone... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:43:54 PM
Feel bad for little Suburb Shia.
Let me Guess. Mutt's real 1st name is Remo. by Hesiod2k7	May 16th, 2008 08:45:14 PM
Remo Williams!
Indy is the lead period by aboriginal	May 16th, 2008 08:48:20 PM
at least we know they don't kill'im off in this one.
I want to see George Lucas make by Gwai Lo	May 16th, 2008 08:49:50 PM
A sandwich. For me. With serrano ham, gruyere cheese, olive spread and crisp veggies. And some sort of fancy mayo.
jimmay by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:49:52 PM
"it really wouldn't surprise me if he has artistic control guidelines for Star Wars written into his will in some way." Yeah, I think he's just crazy enough to do something like that. Seriously.
HAHAHAHA he is absolutely out of his fucking mind... by King Conan	May 16th, 2008 08:51:00 PM
wow he really really REALLY is out of touch with reality. Who was it that said in an interview recently about Lucas that regarding Star Wars, he really doesn't realize the magnitude to which the franchise is loved. Or something to that affect. Was it Spielberg?
Personally.. by Gwai Lo	May 16th, 2008 08:52:58 PM
I hope George Lucas dies clutching the rights to Star Wars in his greedy little fingers. I don't really want any more Star Wars, the last three already wore out their welcome. When does Star Wars become public domain anyway?
Shia can suck my balls! by slave to the one	May 16th, 2008 08:55:23 PM
Fuck that shit, the films are called INDIANA JONES, not Mutt Williams! What will the fifth movie be called, Mutt Williams and the Flavor of the Week! Why not bring back Short Round for the 6th movie?
How about another American Graffiti sequel? by Hesiod2k7	May 16th, 2008 08:57:23 PM
Maybe you can get Ron Howard to direct? If he doesn't die laughing.
Star Wars becomes public domain... by Hesiod2k7	May 16th, 2008 08:58:18 PM
...about the same Time John McCain wants us to leave Iraq.
American Graffiti sequel? by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 08:59:11 PM
Don't give him any ideas for Christ's sake!
Worst Idea Since...... by drewlicious	May 16th, 2008 09:01:47 PM
Greedo shooting first. Awesome I've found a context where that phrase actually works.
LOL @ Hesiod2k7 by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 09:02:42 PM
Brilliant. If Lucas has creative control written into his will, that would be the be all end all.
Lucas already DID a Graffiti sequel! by Hesiod2k7	May 16th, 2008 09:02:47 PM
More American Graffiti. Maybe he can have Mutt Williams star in the third installment as Pal LeMat's dad?
Mutt Williams and the Locker Full of Stinky Gym Socks by Bobo_Vision	May 16th, 2008 09:10:15 PM

"Do not want." by JackPumpkinhead	May 16th, 2008 09:11:00 PM
(For those uninitiated, that's English for the ancient Chinese expression of "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" - http://images.encyclopediadram atica.com/images/5/54/DONOTWAN T_Vader.jpg)
There, that ought to... by Bobo_Vision	May 16th, 2008 09:11:12 PM
...kick off an avalanche of Mutt Williams titles.
Am I the only one who heard about that months ago? by THT3000	May 16th, 2008 09:11:53 PM
I remember them saying they planned to make a fifth with Indy as a supporting character and the sixth without him. Then I kept hearing rumors about Indy dying in KOTCS. And now this.
One thing's for sure.... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:11:54 PM
Little Short Round would whoop Mutt's ass. That 10 year old kid threw a better punch than Suburb Shia.
Yes, Hawaiian Organ Donor by I Dunno	May 16th, 2008 09:11:56 PM
Zahn's books kicked ass. Furry worms that absorb the Force and lcones who identify themselves by adding vowels to their names are awesome.
shit by justy4life	May 16th, 2008 09:14:10 PM
George Lucas brains continue on, turning like clockwork and spawning new ideas, "Yes! I can remake Star Wars and Cast Shia has Han Solo, Harrison can come back as a grumpy, crazy old man! Come on George. Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford, any sequel should feature him as the lead. No one cares about Mutt fucking Williams.
re: I haven’t even told Steven or Harrison this by snowpuff	May 16th, 2008 09:15:36 PM
Lucas also mentioned his plans to stain the franchises of films he has never been involved with to begin with. "I have all sorts of ideas I haven't mentioned to James Cameron, Joel Coen, Terrence Malick, Wong Kar-wai... the list is endless! Just think about Aliens with a young Shia... as an alien. Or a sequel to No Country with a young Shia. I have so many ideas."
But, But,, But, But by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:19:17 PM
Why all the Shia hate?
And it’s not like ! by future help	May 16th, 2008 09:21:42 PM
And it’s nooot ! And it’s not like And it’s not not not.!
Mutt Williams and the Serial Rapist's Cellar Full of Boys by Prossor	May 16th, 2008 09:22:15 PM
the badguys win just like in empire strikes back! cool huh?!
I was on the ropes about wether I would by Rufferto	May 16th, 2008 09:22:26 PM
watch this new IJones or not. I think he just made up my mind for me. At least this way I wont contribute to the horror that comes. With gas prices being what they are. I should save where I can and this is a good start. Thanks Lucas.
I Dunno by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 09:23:44 PM
Was that in those books? Ooooof, don't remember those. Been 12-14 years since I read them. Oh well.
At least this way I can pretend that there is by Rufferto	May 16th, 2008 09:27:09 PM
only three movies and it ended with Indy riding off into the sunset. No remakes, reboots, spinnoffs or Digitally remastered SI with Ewoks can ruin that. See George, I'm not the only one who can be delusional.
Spoilerific bootleg Behind the Scenes KOCS footage by Bobo_Vision	May 16th, 2008 09:28:15 PM
Watch it while you can, this one is getting deleted rapid fire. I haven't even watched it because I'm avoiding spoilers, so watch only if you don't mind behind-the-scenes-making-of footage with spoilers: http://tinyurl.com/479wvl
FREE HAT by Rufferto	May 16th, 2008 09:32:30 PM
Free him before we are all digitally changed into walkie talkies.
You're really going to act like that wasn't the idea all along? by Kraken	May 16th, 2008 09:33:07 PM
Really?
If he is serious... by mynameisnickpappageorgioandthisi sarealbowflexbody	May 16th, 2008 09:34:53 PM
This may in fact be the worst idea in the history of cinema. Wait, its second to Jar Jar.
I just watched the footage I posted... by Bobo_Vision	May 16th, 2008 09:35:59 PM
...and there are no major spoilers in it, so there's nothing to worry about, but the page has major spoiler warnings so I wanted to post that to be sure. The footage is pretty cool, just to see Indy practicing with his whip gave me goosebumps.
OVERHEARD AT A POSH CANNES RESTAURANT.... by BurgerTime	May 16th, 2008 09:36:50 PM
George Lucas sits alone, reading the menu. It's full of words he doesn't understand. Momentarily, the waiter approaches. GL: Oui, oui monseur. Je suis mange a uh...petit... The waiter becomes visibly impatient. Just then, George's cell phone RINGS. He answers it, still trying to order. GL: Jai'me des escargots... (then, into the phone) Hello? (a beat, then to the waiter) Ah fuck it. You know what? Just get me a goddamned cheeseburger and fries. (back to the phone) Is that you Leah? Dynamite. Listen, how about getting on board for a Howard the Duck sequel? Are you game? LONG pause, then an audible CLICK. GL: Leah? Are you there sweetie? WAITER: Tuez-moi maintenant.
who didn't see this coming? by snowtires	May 16th, 2008 09:39:31 PM
plus, i thought he already talked about this before
Indiana Jones & the by kamar	May 16th, 2008 09:40:52 PM
Radioland Murders. THAT'S the sequel I'm waiting for. Can they CGI some personality into Harrison's performance for the last 20 years this guy makes Costner look lively.
Only one problem Lucas. Shia is no Ford! by Orionsangels	May 16th, 2008 09:41:05 PM
He's not even close to Ford. I don't even like Shia that much. I'll rap about it - He's got a goofy face. Oh what a disgrace yo, with that potential fro. If he let his hair grow. So excuse me Lucas, If I let u know, by sayin HELL NO! Word!
Mutt Williams and the Walgreens Arrest by justy4life	May 16th, 2008 09:41:38 PM

Who cares? F*** Indy! Go see SPEED RACER. by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 09:42:31 PM
There's the future of cinema.
He's gotta be kidding by heks	May 16th, 2008 09:42:39 PM
You don't have a movie called Indiana Jones and the (fill in blank) and not have Indiana Jones as the lead character. And you don't have some other movie with Indiana Jones as a supporting character, because if you can get Indiana Jones in your movie you make it a damn Indiana Jones movie and you bloody-well call it Indiana Jones and the (fill in the blank)! Idiot!
The only positive thing about.... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:42:51 PM
Suburb Shia in this franchise is that he's at least better than Lucas' second choice, Hayden Christensen.
Um, where are those "small films" he was supposed to be doing? by Dasher	May 16th, 2008 09:43:10 PM
Remember Lucas said something about making documentaries and low-budget films after he was done with the prequels? Where are those? Why is he wasting his time on more Star Wars and Indy?
Yeah... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:44:07 PM
I can't believe Ford would even think about doing it like that.
by justy4life	May 16th, 2008 09:44:18 PM
George Lucas: I think it's a perfect idea, not sure why I never thought of it, I can CGI Shia as Darth Vader, Shia as King Kong, I can remove Marylin Monroe in Some like it Hot and replace her with Shia. I think he's the next John Wayne, let's just CGI John Wayne and Clint Eastwood out of all their movies and replace them with Shia. Him and his mangina will rule all of Asia.
No! NOO! George Lucas! Do SOMETHING ELSE! DO ANOTHER FILM! by ricarleite	May 16th, 2008 09:47:46 PM
DO ANOTHER FILM! Quit milking Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the bare bone! You've already destroyed Star Wars and made it into a joke, now you want to make SHIA THE BEEF the star of Indiana Jones?! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND?! Why... WHY did you create Star Wars? Why didn't you sell the series to Irvin Kershner?
Why didn't you sell the series to Irvin Kershner? by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:49:30 PM
Amen brother.
It'll be like Red Sonja by Bobo_Vision	May 16th, 2008 09:50:38 PM
A Conan movie where Conan only makes a cameo, ya know? But the lead star of the Conan movie is Stallone's ex-wife instead of Schwarzenegger. Same deal, but with Shia instead of Ford.
Hey, has anyone seen the Bottomless... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:52:32 PM
Busted Tee girls petition yet? SIGN THE PETITION! http://tinyurl.com/48zw9y Just make up an email address!!!
NO by DKT	May 16th, 2008 09:53:31 PM
'nuff said.
Bobo_Vision by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 09:53:39 PM
That's sad but basically it.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! by the_scream	May 16th, 2008 09:54:10 PM
Please someone has to stop Lucas before he destroys the Indy franchise as well! Please George, find something NEW to do. PLease, I beg of you!!!
I THINK IT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS THAT LUCAS WAS JOKING by Proman1984	May 16th, 2008 09:54:49 PM
Go back and re-read this again. He's yanking your chanins, guys and he knows EXACTLY what he's doing.
I THINK IT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS THAT LUCAS WAS JOKING by Proman1984	May 16th, 2008 09:54:51 PM
Go back and re-read this again. He's yanking your chanins, guys and he knows EXACTLY what he's doing.
Let's all put in 100 dollars and BUY the franchises out of GL! by ricarleite	May 16th, 2008 09:54:58 PM
He'll NEVER do another original film because he is not a filmmaker, he's a hack director who got REAL lucky in the 70s and a mediocre producer. He can't direct his fat ass out of a wet paper bag. Let's BUY it out and handle it to someone who can do it.
You guys are idiots by Arteska	May 16th, 2008 10:01:13 PM
This will happen the same time that Halle Berry "Jinx" Bond spin-off that studio morons were all excited about. I mean a comment that was very likely produced from a leading line of questioning about the possible topic has everyone having kittens. Give it a rest.
OVERHEARD AT A CANNES POST-SCREENING PRESS CONFERENCE... by BurgerTime	May 16th, 2008 10:01:15 PM
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg sit on stage with the cast of Indiana Jones 4, a frenzied crowd of press in front of them. After much buzz, the reporters settle and begin firing questions. R1: Mr. Spielberg, the film was atrocious. Where do you go from here? SS: To a solid patriotic biopic about our greatest leader ever. Can't fuck that up. R2: Mr. LeBeef - SHIA: That's LABEOUF. R2: Whatever. This is your first major catastrophy. How will you deal with what might well become the beginnings of career suicide? SHIA: I'll uh, probably hit the sauce hard, snort some shit, get caught copping a ten dollar blow job on Rodeo Drive, then appologize to the press and roll right into rehab. The press gallery nods in agreement. R3: Miss Allen. In many of your scenes, you looked like a lamb being led to the slaughter. Care to comment? KA: I just did what they told me to do. R4: Mr. Lucas, how long will you continue to sodomize your past cinematic accomplishments? George thinks carefully for a moment, stroking his beard. GL: Until every one of my major organs has been replaced at least twice, or until my goiter gets so big I have to kart it around in a wheelbarrow. Whichever comes first, I guess. R4: Mon Dieu. R1: At least he's honest. ______________________________ __ I could write more of these, but I think I'll stop at three George. (Hint, hint)
Herb West by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 10:02:32 PM
That petition is awesome. I'm glad QuiGonnJin&Tonic and myself kept talking about that red-headed vixen long enough for you to spring into action. That babe could sell pork to Jewish people.
From the same man who made Greedo fire first... by James Westfall	May 16th, 2008 10:03:20 PM
The Lucas that made the original trilogy died long ago. So did the Spielberg that gave us anything he made before 1990. Those men no longer exist; all that remains are weak shadows of their predecessors.
Mutt and the Temple of the Forbidden Poon by littlefoo20	May 16th, 2008 10:03:44 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this. I think Luke said it best. Let's just leave it at that.
Fuck Indy 5, what about 6 &7? by SoylentMean	May 16th, 2008 10:04:04 PM
With special theatrical editions twenty years down the line with CGI standout FX that look completely out of place. That's what the fans want, drive Indy into the ground like one of Hellboy's punches!
if speed racer is the future of cinema were fucked.. by bradsand	May 16th, 2008 10:04:39 PM
milk it george. milk it until it is so dry that you have ruined all our childhood heroes. and speed racer was crystal meth on film with stick figures....
Hawaiian Organ Donor, remember when "post-quels" by beastie	May 16th, 2008 10:07:45 PM
were called sequels? I'm sorry, I'm not a troll, but "post-quels"? I don't know if this is a common geek-term that I'm just not savvy to or if you just came up with it. Either way the term is dumb. I remember agreeing with you on a lot of other talk backs, so trust me I'm not trying to start a flame war. I just laughed when I thought "whatever happened to the word 'sequel'". GL can do what he wants. I haven't seen KOTCS, so I can't judge Shia. Even if the movie sucks, and they make it a bridge to 3 new Shia lead Indy flicks that also suck, nothing will ruin Raiders for me. I fucking love that movie, and if something else sucks, I'll just ignore it after seeing it. Personally, I can think of two ideas, for Indy spin-offs, that I'd like to see: CG D2DVD flicks like Marvel and DC are releasing - WITH Fate of Atlantis - and a set of Abner Ravenwood adventures for the theater. With Abner Ravenwood, we as the audience know little about him and have no preconcieved ideas as to what he should be like. I mean, they could cast him young in the late 19th century and lead up to when Marion was born. That's my say about 3 different subjects, 2 of which have nothing to do with my post-title.
Hawaiian Organ Donor by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 10:09:00 PM
Thanks man, but it is disappointing that we only got 26 signatures. I thought that talkbackers would be bigger pervs than that. Be sure to check out the links near the bottom. ;-)
Clap Clap Clap Clap... by Merriman Lyon	May 16th, 2008 10:09:50 PM
I wouldn't dream of telling all you numbsklls that I told you so, but... I TOLD YOU SO!!! So long, suckers!
anyone else notice he has "renamed" Raiders? by King Conan	May 16th, 2008 10:10:26 PM
so that they ALL have Indiana Jones in the title. What a loser.
is lucas on a mission to destroy everything he touches? by rudyrusso	May 16th, 2008 10:13:24 PM
spielbie, please stop your "friend." this is a sad, sad man making a joke with every thought that comes to mind. I'm suprised lucas hasn't said anything about the color purple 2 idea he came up with.
SO GL DOES HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOUR... by DoubleFantasy	May 16th, 2008 10:13:47 PM
This WAS a joke by the way. Respect to GL for giving u all brian meltdown. 8-)
wonder what his excuse its... by King Conan	May 16th, 2008 10:14:31 PM
"Well when I first made Raiders Photoshop and Quark didn't exist so I was never able to add the super cool Indiana Jones logo. Now with our present technology I was able to go back and correct that and make it how I always wanted it to be."
Shia LeBarf is George & Steve's Leo DiCaprio... by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 10:15:01 PM
Lucas & Spielberg, being the two out of touch old men that they are, are attempting to emulate fellow 70's chum Martin Scorsese's success w/Leo by using Shia LeBarf as their new go-to guy. Sorry, guys, but I don't see it happening...
By the way, for all the 'tards thinking "Lucas bad, Spielberg go by JackPumpkinhead	May 16th, 2008 10:15:34 PM
Shia la Poof is Spielberg's idea. Most of the movie's concepts are Spielberg's ideas. AFAICR, even "Shia=son" was at least in half Spielberg's idea. In private, they work in perfect unison and understanding, but for show, Lucas took on the Evil Guy For The Public's Eye role, while Spielberg is sitting and taking the Hero Who Will Not Let the Franchise Be Destroyed role - and idiots are swallowing it fully.
Eighty Eighty by britney spears rusted clit ring	May 16th, 2008 10:16:06 PM
Wait till its out and you see it. Then comment you bunch of muff fat gobblers. Or I can speculate like you all, since there is nothing beter than an educated guess and an upcumming bit of filed entertainment. Indy 4 will be like Pouring Manwich on Filet Migion. Not the right choice but still yummy.
Do yourselves a favor and go see SPEED RACER... by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 10:17:21 PM
...and if you get it, like I did, all your cares will fall by the wayside. It'll be like, Shia who?
ps by britney spears rusted clit ring	May 16th, 2008 10:19:02 PM
sorry for the typing!
beastie by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 10:20:29 PM
Je. Sus. Christ. I had scroll up to find out what you were even talking about. It was just a comment HOD made in passing like 2 hours ago. Just shut the fuck up. Troll.
JackPumpkinhead, I've been saying that by I Dunno	May 16th, 2008 10:21:58 PM
for a while. If it's good they'll praise Spielberg if it sucks they'll blame Lucas.
Until the new Indy films put a monkey in the mix... by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 10:22:56 PM
...they'll never be as good as "Raiders of the Lost Ark. That was the secret ingredient of "Raiders"'s success. I know that sounds incredible, but it's true. It's all about the monkey. ChimChim for Vice President!
SOMEBODY PLEASE STOP GEORGE LUCAS!! by dtpena	May 16th, 2008 10:23:36 PM
Ohh The Humanity!!!!
I'm not trolling. I just thought it was funny. by beastie	May 16th, 2008 10:23:59 PM
If you look at all my other posts, you'll notice that I never attack anyone's views. The term "post-quel" just struck me as "new".
Bad dates. by Rufferto	May 16th, 2008 10:25:13 PM

FUCK GEORGE LUCAS IN THE MOUTH by Flint420	May 16th, 2008 10:25:15 PM
That's basically my comment
appologize to the press and roll right into rehab. by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 10:25:22 PM
That was the best one yet. Keep em coming!
If Steven Spielberg had made "Speed Racer"... by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 10:25:32 PM
...he'd have cast Shia LeBamf as Speed. That's what we're dealing with here...
Indiana named after a dog. Shia named Mutt by Orionsangels	May 16th, 2008 10:27:55 PM
It's all about dogs
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHH HHHHHH by bacci40	May 16th, 2008 10:30:53 PM
i told you all that shia was the antichrist.....i knew it...he has taken over speilburgh's mind...continuing the franchise with labouf as the lead?????? fuck you steven...fuck you right up your stingy kike ass (btw, im a kike, im allowed to be a racist)
Why couldn't they just call him Rex then? by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 10:31:23 PM
Or maybe Chico?
I'd rather eat lucas' neck than listen to him say anything by rudyrusso	May 16th, 2008 10:34:08 PM
let alone make another movie
You know, it's funny to me how many people... by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 10:35:10 PM
compare Suburb Shia to Dicaprio. Some say people dislike them because they're young actors "who get the girls". But you know, I can never remember such negativity directed to Pitt, Damon, or Gyllenhaal, not even when they were younger. Not even Marky fucking Mark got that much hate for Christ's sake. And why do you think that is? At least these actors were capable of acting like a real dude instead of a whining little mama's boy.
What ancient thingamafuck will they look for this time? by KongMonkey	May 16th, 2008 10:36:25 PM
How 'bout a storyline that doesn't include Muttfuck. Hell I don't really care. Go ahead and bring back short round, now a grown up Chinese commy soldier. Have him help out Indy until its revealed that he's the main antagonist and Indy has to kill him finding whatever ancient thingamafuck it is he's sent after this time. Just make it more interesting than Hindu stones and alien skulls. Garden of Eden. Staff of Moses. Excalibur. Spear of Destiny(nazi's had it). Whatever would actually work. Cause Indy as a side character, that don't work.
Would you buy a used Ford from this man? by the podosphere	May 16th, 2008 10:38:38 PM
CUE photo of George Lucas. Okay, seriously, IV is going to do quite well, and there's no reason not to do a V. But if HF can still whip it good, why not put him front & center in V and hold off the puppy for VI?
HEY!!!! SPOILER WARNING YOU DICKS!!!! by kdoc13	May 16th, 2008 10:38:49 PM
Ok, in case anyone else didn't pick up on it, there is kind of a spoiler for the Crystal Skulls movies. I don't mind spoilers, I actually like them, I just want a warning. So don't read this any further unless you want to know a spoiler.... ok, so we know that a major character dies in Crystal Skulls, so gee, if HF and Shia are coming back in another movie, gee I wonder who that leaves then? Huh, a certain female brought back from the first one? Merrick, to quote Ted Theodore Logan from Bill and Ted, "You dick!"
FUCK LUCAS (and Shia) ... by krack	May 16th, 2008 10:39:28 PM
How is it that Lucas "hasn’t even told Steven or Harrison this yet" but every single one of us knew this exactly what Spielberg and Lucas was going to try and do the instant LaBeuf was announced as being attached to the project. Fuck you, George Lucas - we're on to your shit. Nobody is interested in "Mutt Williams and the Quest to Ruin the Indiana Jones Brand". FUCK YOU and fuck anybody who thinks this is a good idea.
Indiana Jones and the All-CGI Prequel by epitone	May 16th, 2008 10:42:05 PM
You know that's what Lucas really has in mind.
George should introduce the uncle of the monkey... by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 10:43:19 PM
...that got poisoned in "Raiders." You know, since Lucas is all about connecting things and using old characters and all. Either way, a monkey needs to be brought back into the equation.
kdoc13 by Herb West	May 16th, 2008 10:44:25 PM
They fucking wouldn't. They better not dare kill Marion.
Indiana Jones and the Draidle of Death by Stormwatcher	May 16th, 2008 10:46:09 PM
Were Indy converts for his son and get the bit chopped to prove his love for a dead god.
Marion's dead. Yes I know, but life goes on Indy by Doctor Zoidberg	May 16th, 2008 10:47:59 PM
They seemed to take her death in stride in Raiders. If she buys it in this movie, maybe we'll get a tear or two.
I'M SO GLAD LUCAS MENTIONED THIS NOW by BringingSexyBack	May 16th, 2008 10:50:22 PM
before I wasted $ watching KOTCS. Because I'm boycotting Indiana Jones as of right now. Enough is enough.
No love for the duck by PALADIN_68	May 16th, 2008 10:50:58 PM
You know, Steve Gerber's Howard the Duck was one of the coolest, and most beloved, cult comic hits of the 70s....till George got ahold of it. So sad.
THIS IS SO DAMNED DISRESPECTFUL TO FORD by BringingSexyBack	May 16th, 2008 10:54:50 PM
Short Round should've taken over the franchise. Not Mutt.
WHAT THE FUCK??? THIS WAS A JOKE YOU COCKSUCKERS by Proman1984	May 16th, 2008 10:55:08 PM
Also, Shia is in ONLY ONE MOVIE DIRECTED BY SPIELBERG! JUST ONE! FUCKING DEAL WITH IT COCKSUCKERS!
WHAT THE FUCK??? THIS WAS A JOKE YOU COCKSUCKERS by Proman1984	May 16th, 2008 10:55:09 PM
Also, Shia is in ONLY ONE MOVIE DIRECTED BY SPIELBERG! JUST ONE! FUCKING DEAL WITH IT COCKSUCKERS!
Indiana Jones is Harrison's saga, NOT LePoof!! by J-Dizzle	May 16th, 2008 10:55:44 PM
I can't buy Shia in the lead role, he's too much of a pussy.
Man.... by mystic_dreamer	May 16th, 2008 10:58:01 PM
I cannot believe how obsessively negative you people are. Really, go out and smell the roses. You talk about petitions and boycotts for a FUCKING MOVIE!!! Why don't you put your energies into helping Burma? Something important...
You know he'll do it too. by Laserbrain	May 16th, 2008 11:02:10 PM
Yes, George, where are those "art" films you keep telling us you're gonna do? You greedy, fuckin' waster.
Proman1984 by Chishu_Ryu	May 16th, 2008 11:02:16 PM
TRANSFORMERS and DISTURBIA were both produced by Steven Spielberg. Shia LeBeouf is Steven Spielberg's new actor of choice. KOTCS will be the first of many Spielberg/LeBeouf team-ups. Believe it.
Lucas is Delusional by YackBacker	May 16th, 2008 11:03:18 PM
That is all. Seriously, all that fucking money I spent on his STAR WARS franchise has gone to his head. Bearded psycho.
within 18 months, Shia will play a homosexual.. by Mundungus	May 16th, 2008 11:06:27 PM
in an all too revealing indy drama trying to gain some industry cred. My guess is that his character starts a gay curious closet case that falls under the table for an outrageous drag queen that shows him how to appreciate life before dying of a undisclosed brain tumor. Maude the drag queen will be played by Ashton Kutcher. Either that or an all male remake of Ice Castles. This is a safer bet than anything on the stock market.
beastie and post-quels by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 11:10:48 PM
I came up with it as far as I know, tonight no less. I had to endure pulling out weeds in my lawn, a bad bottle of wine and another Celtics loss. So tell me how much I owe you for ruining your night with my blathering mundane ill-conceived phrase and I'll write you a check. For the record, I love the Indy trilogy and will be there to see Crystal Skull first showing next Saturday morning.
Color me shocked. note sarcasm by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz	May 16th, 2008 11:11:33 PM
Who couldn't see this coming from a mile away? Fuck you Lucas and fuck your new Indy movie. I hope it's a total failure. I am tired of seeing sheep continue to give this fucking asshat money.
And I do remember when post-quels were called sequels by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 11:19:07 PM
I also remember having the stamina to jerk off 2 or 3 times a day, eat a large pizza and down a six-pack and not feel bloated, ooohing and ahhhing at the awesome effects in Willow and counting down the days until Dolph Lundgren became the biggest box office draw in the world. The golden days, how I miss ye.
"Lucas Is Delusional" by Geekgasm	May 16th, 2008 11:22:22 PM
That nailed it. Whatever he used to have, he's lost. That shitty and super-boring "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" series that he forced on the world as some kind of educational Mr. Peabody and Sherman should have been all the proof anybody needed to realize that Lucas has lost his perspective on Indy like he's lost his perspective on everything else. There needs to be a coup at Lucasfilm. Send the old man packing! And take his fat kids with him!
On one hand... by Booster Gold Lives	May 16th, 2008 11:24:27 PM
...I could somehow see Shia spinning off into his own franchise, with an older Indy in tow. Maybe it's something for the comics to explore, like "expanded universe" Indy. Problem is, it's the INDIANA JONES franchise. it's INDIANA JONES whose name is in the title. People are going to be going to see INDIANA JONES next weekend. Shia's been lucky enough to get cast in two ridiculously huge movies two summers in a row, but I guarantee nobody's thinking about their plans for seeing the new Shia LeBeouf flick next weekend. It's INDIANA JONES. Lucas needs to get his head out of his ass and realize that.
mystic_dreamer by Hawaiian Organ Donor	May 16th, 2008 11:25:38 PM
You're right. I'm chucking a 20-pack of Costco briefs and a jumbo box of Pop Tarts into an envelope and shipping it off to Burma right now. And I'll be on my front lawn in case any of you guys are interested in another Hands Across America shtick.
LeBeouf == Jar Jar by prof_chaos	May 16th, 2008 11:33:54 PM
Then he'll digitally remake the movie so all of the bad guys are Ewoks. No No No No No No No No NO NO NO No
PEAK OIL. GLOBAL WARMING. FOOD SHORTAGES. MUTT JONES. by BringingSexyBack	May 16th, 2008 11:36:09 PM
The future was supposed to be better than our parents had it. What a rip off!!!
HEY YACK by BringingSexyBack	May 16th, 2008 11:37:44 PM
I feel your pain. Are you going to see KOTCS or join the global boycott?
I think you guys have been punk'd. by rbatty024	May 16th, 2008 11:37:53 PM
This was obviously a joke and I'm a little surprised that so few caught on. Lucas is obviously well aware (maybe a little too aware) of the internet and he knows how much fanboys hate Shia. He's just trying to get a rise out of you guys and he succeeded nicely.
Funny... by Hugh G Rekshun	May 16th, 2008 11:39:26 PM
...how a bunch of elitist talkbacker idiots think they speak for the entire movie-going public.
I had to kill Bob Orci because he made a mistake. by Lashlarue	May 16th, 2008 11:40:36 PM
Now, It's time to erase that mistake.
Lucas: "Jar Jar LaBeouf" is cinema gold! by krack	May 16th, 2008 11:41:51 PM
Are there any other film franchises out there Lucas could ruin? Like, could he buy the Back to the Future franchise and then make a trilogy of prequels about Marty McFly in kindergarten?
Are they going to point walkie talkies at Shia? by I Dunno	May 16th, 2008 11:42:14 PM
I realize he's 20-something but most people know him as a junior in high school from Transformers.
Shia LeBeef's next role by britney spears rusted clit ring	May 16th, 2008 11:44:09 PM
http://tinyurl.com/6b5spt
RE-CAST Indy, James Bond-style by Osmosis Jones	May 16th, 2008 11:44:57 PM
Fuck the whole "Ford IS Indy!" shit. Would you pay to see a 77-year old Sean Connery as 007? They should have re-cast the role in the early 90's. I want Crystal Skull to recapture the old Raiders/Doom magic like crazy, but we'll probably be lucky if it's as good as Crusade (only creakier). No "Son Of Indy" bullcrap, just stick a new actor in the fedora and KEEP GOING.
MUTT JONES AND THE OUTSIDERS OF DOOM by BringingSexyBack	May 16th, 2008 11:47:49 PM
Mutt: "We'll do it for Johnny!" Indy: "Who's Johnny?" Mutt: "Johnny, man. We'll do it for Johnny!" Indy: "You're confusing me." Mutt: "Stay gold!"
That's not where I want it to go. by greenstyle92	May 16th, 2008 11:48:53 PM
But I wouldn't mind a KOCS kicking off an "Old Man Indy" trilogy of movies that ends with his totally awesome death. But Indy 5 just HAS to follow up on Short Round. I wanna see what's happening with him. Maybe working on his doctorate and being a teaching assistant to Indy?
No recasting Indy by I Dunno	May 16th, 2008 11:49:38 PM
Sean Connery was Bond for like 6 years. Ford's been Indy for almost 3 decades. And some people still don't accept anyone but Connery as Bond.
Besides... by greenstyle92	May 16th, 2008 11:50:04 PM
Isn't that the point of KOCS? to reverse the father son pattern and put the shoe on the other foot for indy? Doing that AGAIN would just be redundant.
Bad idea by moviemaniac-7	May 16th, 2008 11:51:45 PM
But then again, casting Hayden Christensen killed the Star Wars NT, so Lucas - despite his talent - has some serious bad ideas. Just leave it at this...
FUCK LUCAS -- this is WHY they should have RECAST Ford by Big Dumb Ape	May 16th, 2008 11:55:51 PM
For crying out loud, Lucas really has just lost it -- which becomes more and more painful to accept and say given what a diehard lifelong Star Wars fan I've been. But the man is just fucking OUT THERE at this point if he ACTUALLY believes that Shia is some sort of bona fide box office draw that will make people come to see him in further INDY adventures, where Ford takes a subordinate role (like Connery had in CRUSADE). And even if they structure it like CRUSADE, where Connery managed to have ample screen time, you'd be right back to the idea of this movie: that somehow Lucas believes the public wants to see more Shia (with Ford tagging along) adventures like an old Crosby & Hope ROAD movie. So FUCK YOU, George. I'll see this because now I'm interested to see just how MUCH of a train wreck you might have created here. And you're going to break my heart -- I'm beginning to sense it more and more that this thing really will NOT live up to anyone's expectations, which only goes to show you should have let sleeping dogs lie and moved onto something else. For crying out loud, if Lucas feels he has more movies in him, then why the fuck didn't they cast Hugh Jackman or Nathan Fillion (or insert the name of a star you'd like to see here) to make an all-new trilogy that was STILL set in WWII where you could have KEPT the old Cliffhanger serial feel and had Jones going after artifacts and fighting Nazis and all that good stuff? I long suspected that not recasting this thing ala BOND was going to come back to bite the franchise in the ass, and IF...and that's a big IF...this Shia idea comes to pass, I will have been proven right. FUCK YOU, GEORGE! FUCK THIS IDEA RIGHT UP THE ASS! Sorry, this pisses me off so much I had to get it out one more time...
RAIDERS OF THE SOCK HOP by BringingSexyBack	May 16th, 2008 11:56:32 PM
Let the adventures begin!
Damn You Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	May 16th, 2008 11:56:53 PM
Damn You Michael Bay
Ummm... by codymr	May 16th, 2008 11:57:39 PM
NO!
MUTT JONES AND THE RUMBLE OF DOOM by BringingSexyBack	May 17th, 2008 12:07:24 AM
It's Prequel time!
NNNOOOOOOO!!!! by DeweyOxburger	May 17th, 2008 12:08:35 AM
Please, for the love of fuck, don't fuck up the Indy license more than this movie already might. Goddamn you Lucas for even suggesting such a dumbfuck of an idea. My childhood is being raped by this shit...
Indiana Jones VS Montana Mike by sleeptones	May 17th, 2008 12:13:40 AM
too soon!
In twenty years or so, we will get a sequel: by hank henshaw	May 17th, 2008 12:22:37 AM
Mutt Williams and the Disco Ball of Damnation set in the '70s.
Like this wasn't obvious... by SirFlibble	May 17th, 2008 12:23:59 AM
I saw the mummy being expanded in The Mummy Returns to cover none mummy movies, and I could see this move too. They want to keep the franchise alive and Harrison is getting old..
Please no. by Lucasblows	May 17th, 2008 12:24:09 AM
Please :(
I like Shia, but this is a bad idea. by MrD	May 17th, 2008 12:32:09 AM
Right now he's more Mark Hamill than Harrison Ford. When we first met Indy, it's clear that he was a guy who had the mileage, someone with real life experience under his belt. That's part of what made the character so interesting- the implied backstory with Marion and Belloq. Who wants to see Mutt Williams and the Post Adolescent Growing Pains??? Seriously, if they absolutely must continue the Indy franchise, they need to either stick with Harrison, or move past him. The question is whether Indy is like James Bond, Robin Hood, or Batman, a transgenerational hero with stories that deserve to be told for years to come, with different actors and different filmmakers, or is he solely the creation of this actor and these filmmakers?
so theyre gonna remake last crusade by LarryTheCableGuy	May 17th, 2008 12:33:08 AM
with indy as the dad this time? brilliant.
Whether it's a joke or not... by jerseycajun	May 17th, 2008 12:40:02 AM
you can never tell with Lucas. Even if he's joking now, give it a while and he may actually do something like this. He still hasn't moved on past Star Wars, licensing out the franchise yet again for the upcoming theatrical animated clone wars flick (on the subject of which, the trailer left me cold - a series of disconnected action sequences with little no no hint of story and it all looked like it belonged in a video game). Indy was Lucas's only other big hit (and he only produced it thankfully) so if the trends hold true, he won't let this one go quietly or with dignity either.
doubt it by Megamonki	May 17th, 2008 12:49:28 AM

but.... by Megamonki	May 17th, 2008 12:50:33 AM

Thought this was going to happen by messi	May 17th, 2008 12:54:23 AM
I though, the next movie will be Shia as lead and Harrison doing the dad/sean connery thing. I don't mind this idea. or maybe make them equal probably better.
by Megamonki	May 17th, 2008 12:55:50 AM
if they do a fifth the reversal of roles sounds like a good way to start a new franchise without totally screwing Indiana Jones(stuff like killing him, or just having him "go away") not that I want a new franchise but hell gotta think of the kiddies
Blow it out your ass Georgie-boy! by Doctor Zoidberg	May 17th, 2008 12:57:07 AM
I will not see an Indy movie where Indy plays a supporting role.
No I pre bna this movie! by spectrebeeyatch	May 17th, 2008 01:06:34 AM
This is a horrible idea! Just fucking horrible make two more with old ass Indy fighting commies and then lets Shia do his thing and have those movies bomb. He is a horrible actor but made a lot of friends in the industry obviously, or gave out lots of blow jobs either way he is connected because I have seen student improve actors better than him.
WHERE DOES IT SAY by Rufferto	May 17th, 2008 01:09:35 AM

HE IS JOKING? by Rufferto	May 17th, 2008 01:09:49 AM

RoboCop 2 by 1922	May 17th, 2008 01:09:56 AM
[i]Is not crap but like the 3rd best thing that came out in the summer of 1990 behind Gremlins 2 - The New Batch, and Total Recall![/i]
cynical negative talkbalks by krushjudgement	May 17th, 2008 01:10:10 AM
are so passe. I know what the talkbalkers are going to say before I even scroll down.
Maybe some others by Rufferto	May 17th, 2008 01:12:21 AM
need to join Lucas in the mental home for the hopelessly delusional? I don't deny some of us deserve to be ragged but I've got to say the people in defense of this sound way more pissed and obsessed.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO by Mike_D	May 17th, 2008 01:13:29 AM
fuck that shit!!
This is true. it's why Darabont's script was rejected by messi	May 17th, 2008 01:14:04 AM
the reason they went with what they have now is to make the transition for the new character. Darabont's script didn't leave it open like kingdom of the crystal skull.
Same old shit Lucas by brock landers baby	May 17th, 2008 01:22:25 AM
The man's life is condemned to repeat the same two original ideas he's ever had. Why bother being creative when there's MONEY to be made?
The Lego game called his. by Grando	May 17th, 2008 01:33:45 AM
It's titled - Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures. Which suggest a new series will be forthcoming, not just one film.
Wait for legit critics (if at all) by darthvedder81	May 17th, 2008 01:37:05 AM
It's pathetic the way the newswire has picked up one negative review from some anonymous nobody and acted like the movie is already universally panned. Most critics are jaded morons only interested in writing pithy blurbs—even worse when they aren't legit journalists to begin with.
He built the Franchise, he can BLOW it up! by mistergreen	May 17th, 2008 01:39:23 AM
He can do whatever he wants!
Indiana Jones and the Talkback of Whiny Bitches by Your Moms Box	May 17th, 2008 01:41:42 AM
Seriously.
Go ahead LUCAS by Rufferto	May 17th, 2008 01:46:23 AM
Blow it back To GOD!
He's messing with you guys. by BLEST	May 17th, 2008 01:58:36 AM
It's a joke, like the "Han shot first" t-shirt. Ford and Speilberg would never go for it. That said, as a huge GL fan and PT lover, I'd totally abandon him if he actually went forward with this. :p
If anyone here believes this.... by Gabba-UK	May 17th, 2008 01:59:57 AM
you are frankly so stupid that we seriously need you to die and remove yourself from the gene pool ASAP!!!! Please do us all a favour and kill yourself. Don't wait for the punchline, it ain't coming, KILL YOURSELF NOWWWW!
I drink your franchise, I drink it up! by Mullah Omar	May 17th, 2008 02:18:02 AM
Mutt Williams is a terrible name. To think that this character will catch on seems way out even for Lucas. I guess if Lucas invests his own cash in a film it will happen regardless, but I just don't see a Shia Leboeuf character named Mutt Williams riding a wave of public love.
PAAAHH HAAA HAAA HAA HAA HAAA by Seph_J	May 17th, 2008 02:19:43 AM
Lucas wins some respect back for his comedy. Still, he needs to be careful... in the world of Lucas, his 'good ideas' and his 'jokes' are often very hard to tell apart.
AICN doesn't know what the Spoiler Box is for. by PirateEmery	May 17th, 2008 02:22:40 AM
Are you serious? COME ON! Use your brains once in a while! Moriarty's kid isn't a spoiler. Anything about the ending of Indy 4 possible beginning of Indy 5 is a spoiler. Slight plot information about the Decepticons, not a spoiler.
The Major Character that dies: by PirateEmery	May 17th, 2008 02:23:46 AM
Isn't Marion. Try Mac.
You guys don't realize that LeBeouf is Spielberg's avatar by messi	May 17th, 2008 02:25:48 AM
which is weird because he hasn't really had an actor he goes to again and again. Scorsese has Deniro, Nolan seems to want Bale as his. Well Spielberg wants Shia.
DAMN YOU, GEORGE LUCAS! by Motoko Kusanagi	May 17th, 2008 02:49:42 AM
DAMN YOU TO HELL!!! Star Wars wasn't enough, huh? Please stop fucking our beloved franchises. Thanks.
To Everyone who thinks this isn't Possible by bottombrick	May 17th, 2008 02:50:59 AM
Like when George Lucas cast an underwear model named Hayden as Darth Fucking Vader? It may be a joke, but the jokes on you. BOYCOTT KOCS. Tell people at work, sink this motherfucker its the only way. Your geek ass couldn't resist Star Wars, its not your fault. But you have a chance to make things right.
Lucas Talks by Spazatronic 2000	May 17th, 2008 02:51:22 AM
and I go to sleep. goodnight
http://www.juicycampus.com/ by Spazatronic 2000	May 17th, 2008 02:53:08 AM
I heard George Lucas snorts coke on that sight
Shia LeBeouf and the Franchise of Doom. by rosasaks	May 17th, 2008 02:53:38 AM

I'm a big Lucas defender by kwisatzhaderach	May 17th, 2008 02:56:42 AM
but this time he really is talking shit. Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford. Period.
George is laughing at you by Shub-Wankalot	May 17th, 2008 02:59:53 AM
I'm sure he's laughing at the gullible press about the incendiary joke he has inflicted. He's not going do it, nor is Spielberg. But I'm sure he's patting himself on his back for his quick-witted jest.
Lucas will do anything for a few Dollars more.... by travis-dane	May 17th, 2008 03:01:22 AM
the sad thing is,Lucas needs no more Dollars.Why George,Why? Lucas has lost his creativity a long time ago....
re:where are those "small films" he was supposed to be doing? by Prossor	May 17th, 2008 03:02:31 AM
dasher, he was talking out of his porridgy ass at the time trying to sound sophisticated. he doesnt give a shit about, its money baby.
Standard Lucas fare by evil twin	May 17th, 2008 03:09:48 AM
Lets once again leverage what could have been a decent film into some serious merchandise and spin offs! Expect "Indy - the Animated adventures" to follow soon.
Wow. Just wow. by Mattyboy122	May 17th, 2008 03:09:54 AM
You know, I've defended George for a while. I've never claimed the prequels were masterpieces or anything like that, but I did offer defense. And then this shitstorm gets unleashed. Fuck this shit. I'm not seeing KotCS. Before any details of this movie came out I was so excited for another Indy film (because another sequel done in the 'Raiders' mode could be kickass), but this is just a blatant cash-in, a launch-pad for a new franchise that nobody wants. Lucas is definitely bullshitting when he says nobody else knows about this, though. Spielberg's the reason Shia is in this shitstorm, so I'm certain he had a hand in it. "Making it for the fans," my left nut.
Mattyboy122:Well spoken..... by travis-dane	May 17th, 2008 03:13:07 AM
and true!
Hey, pair off Shia with Brendon by thegreatwhatzit	May 17th, 2008 03:18:23 AM
Fraser in a remake of ABBOTT AND COSTELLO IN THE FOREIGN LEGION. It's boxoffice gold (but only if you shoot on a Camcorder). Wow, 4:20 AM. Where am I?
You all are pathetic by willykisme	May 17th, 2008 03:20:33 AM
So I never check out this site but I did today even signed up just to post a little comment at all you pimply faced virgin 40 year olds.....when you actually produce a movie or star in on or even direct then I think it would be ok to bash another person ...Leave LucaS and Spielberg alone you sit here trying to out gripe the other guy and you all sound like lil babies who need to get laid.....but I'm quite sure as soon as the film comes out your going to flock to it.....bunch of pathetic losers all of you. By the way if you actually read this entire post what is wrong with you.Get a fucking life STAR WARS 4EVER pathetic losers never
KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE. by 11dayempire	May 17th, 2008 03:24:34 AM
It's the only way.
Willykisme, way to straighten us all out!!!! by Doctor Zoidberg	May 17th, 2008 03:26:31 AM
Nothing like spewing a bunch of cliches to humble the masses. I am very sure you never check out the site. And that arguement of having to do something before offering an opinion is shit. According to you, you better be the president before you vote, and you better design and manufacture a care before you decide not to buy a particular model. Man you are a true prick.
If you guys all hate George's films so much.... by cameron1975willi	May 17th, 2008 03:36:35 AM
...then why are these Talkbacks always the longest? If for one think this is a great idea. Go George!!
Boycott won't work cuz- by bottombrick	May 17th, 2008 03:47:03 AM
-there are only 20 geeks in the world my ass. Yeah, most geeks say they hate a movie and then go anyway, but if they didn't, and they voiced their opinion, it would carry. The majority of people don't think about the movies they see, thats why you go to imdb and see the same handful of ideas bandied about by unthinking thousands. When the barrage of commercials hit to churn the sheep into the theaters this time they could have a little voice in the back of their head, which sounds like quatto, "Jerkoff making another cash in. teen fag to replace Indy. wait for Batman, that guy died it was so intense. Open Your Mind Quaid, Open Your Mind..."
Put Down the Old Dog by James Beers	May 17th, 2008 03:50:20 AM
...and I don't mean Harrison Ford. I've been nowhere near as passionate a detractor of Lucas as many others, but this has got to stop here and now. Indiana Jones is what it is. I can even see Harrison making one more, maybe two if they do 'em back to back. But nobody gives a flying fuck about Mutt fucking Williams and the senile executive producer. Blow that shit out the window.
Mutt survives this movie? by Dingbatty	May 17th, 2008 03:58:41 AM
That's too bad. Bring back Jonathan Ke Quan.
Hopefully Ford and Spielberg veto this idea... by Sledge Hammer	May 17th, 2008 03:58:47 AM
...they same way that Lucas kept vetoing every idea that they wanted to do with Indy over the past several years, until they had no choice but to go with Lucas' central story plot. I'd love to see another Indy, but I want to see Indy, not Shia.
I love how by Mr Gorilla	May 17th, 2008 04:13:31 AM
all you guys say how 'out of touch' lucas is, but a film he made 3 years ago made 850 million worldwide. Oh... THAT kind of out of touch!
messa nots suresa by palewook	May 17th, 2008 04:19:38 AM
thisa goood ideeas
george lucas and the raping of franchises by Jonny_boba	May 17th, 2008 04:26:26 AM
what is the matter with lucas its like he wants to decretit every piece of cinematic history he was ever involved with, whats next american graffitti the return? i mean star wars was easier to do but replacing indiana jones and putting him in a BACKGROUND role?!!! what in gods name is he thinking
Sure. Fine. Bring on Shia. by mrfan	May 17th, 2008 04:26:46 AM
Just don't call it Indy V.
A few other movies that made over 850 M by bottombrick	May 17th, 2008 04:29:57 AM
Shrek 2, Spiderman 3, the Harry Potter movies, the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies, and the Top Dog, and therefore the pinnacle of cinema, Titanic. In touch with something, but not merit or how to craft a good movie.
He's Joking by ricardoflynn	May 17th, 2008 04:31:02 AM
I hope! Star Wars was shit without Ford. Indiana Jones would be shit without Ford. Shia LaBouef is simply 'flavour of the month', just like Colin Farrell was when Spielberg cast him in Minority Report. P.S. I'd love to see another Indy with Ford battling ex-Nazis from his past. Those guys must surely have a pretty big score to settle...
Lucas had a CAMEO in EPISODE II !!! by cornponious	May 17th, 2008 04:48:11 AM
http://tinyurl.com/3ky6td
let's just wait until the film comes out, shall we by Mr Gorilla	May 17th, 2008 04:48:21 AM
and remember that Lucas' gripe with the old script was that there was NOT ENOUGH action. So don't blame him if it's boring.
Shia has an everyman quality by barnaby jones	May 17th, 2008 04:51:58 AM
that Hollywood stars don't have these days, yeah he's young and goofy, but just wait until he hits his thirties.
George, you're a money-hungry cunt. by Knuckleduster	May 17th, 2008 04:52:03 AM
Fuck off.
I'd love to say 'I TOLD YOU SO' again... by Merriman Lyon	May 17th, 2008 04:55:27 AM
But do I really have to? Lucas' insanity speaks for itself. After Howard The Duck, after the Ewoks, after Young Indiana Jones, after CGI shoehorned into Star Wars, after Greedo Shoots First, after the Prequels, after the 'Crystal Skull' - after ALL these abominations, people are FINALLY beginning to wake up to the truth. Better late than never, I guess.
Mr Gorilla is right about the action by barnaby jones	May 17th, 2008 04:55:31 AM
The only problem Lucas had with FD's script was the action (hes not exactly an action writer is he ?), hence Koepp was drafted (no pun) to juice it up abit.
Willykisme by kwisatzhaderach	May 17th, 2008 04:56:18 AM
Try and learn about punctuation before you post here again. Thanks, appreciate it.
Mutt Williams and the secret of the saucer people by David Cloverfield	May 17th, 2008 04:57:17 AM
I can see a franchise based on 50's sci-fis. They would just need to distance it from Indy very fast. No fucking cameos.
Indiana Jones and the Get Off My Lawn... by Charlie & Tex	May 17th, 2008 05:24:42 AM
He likes his whiskey with a dash of prune juice, his women sporting blue hair and his Holy Grail is a good bowel-movement, but he can still chew his own food, bless him. But in all fairness, we have tickets booked for the day of release in a luxury screen, but let's hope that Lucas' toned-down celebrations for the release aren't an indicator that this is a turd. Of course, talk of another movie might be a way of playing down the rumours that Indy dies at the end, leaving LaButt ready to continue the series - Bugger!
People who quote $ that movies made are retarded by Doctor Zoidberg	May 17th, 2008 05:27:16 AM
This is a recurring theme here. Somebody defends a director or film based on its gross. WHO GIVES A FUCK? The public is easy to dupe. Money made does not equal artistic judgement.
I'm talking to YOU Mr Gorilla...if that IS your real name by Doctor Zoidberg	May 17th, 2008 05:28:18 AM

Couldn't see that coming by MrJJonz	May 17th, 2008 05:33:53 AM
Yeah right. Its was the only way to make the series even worse. The law of ever diminishing returns rules
Indiana Jones and The Lucrative Generic Retread by irritable	May 17th, 2008 05:36:53 AM
followed by Indiana Jones and the Final Humiliation
"looks even better than he did 20 years ago" by Yeti	May 17th, 2008 05:43:09 AM
Oh Crazy George. You kill me. Notice how celebs who buy ranches and sequester themselves away seem to loose their grip on reality?
Indiana Jones and the Young Whippershnapper by Yeti	May 17th, 2008 05:44:37 AM

I have a bad fellind about this by Gd00	May 17th, 2008 05:58:11 AM
....if you ask me. 'nuff said.

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