Since Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, there’s been a lot of speculation that the Mouse House could be looking to reboot the Indiana Jones franchise, bringing in a younger actor to take over the role from Harrison Ford.Disney has auditioned 2500 actors to fill Ford’s shoes as the young Han Solo in the 2018 Star Wars […]
Harrison Ford talks Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Indiana Jones 5
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens now just two weeks away from release, Harrison Ford appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his return to the franchise, revealing that he’s seen the finished movie, as well as teasing “a more complex story” for the character of Han Solo.“It was great,” states Ford. “It’s a wonderful […]
Anna Kendrick reboots Indiana Jones for Red Nose Day
In celebration of Red Nose Day, Pitch Perfect 2 star Anna Kendrick has donned the bullwhip and fedora to headline a new female-led reboot of the Indiana Jones franchise, and you can watch the sketch right here…https://youtu.be/lnjqFhWMBKQKendrick can currently be seen on the big screen in Pitch Perfect 2, and you can read our reviews […]
It’s official: George Lucas will have no involvement with Indiana Jones 5
When it was announced a few months back, director Steven Spielberg had said that co-creator George Lucas would be involved in Indiana Jones 5, but that now appears to be completely untrue.“He’s not [involved], to my knowledge,” screenwriter David Koepp told Collider. “I’ve had no contact with him.”Ever since Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, his input into […]
Matthew Vaughn “very interested” in directing a Star Wars or Indiana Jones movie
Before J.J. Abrams was announced as directing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, one of the many contenders rumoured to be in line for Episode VII was Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class).During an interview with Comic Book to promote his latest film Kingsman: The Secret Service, the British filmmaker has admitted that he’d be “very […]
Kathleen Kennedy confirms another Indiana Jones movie is in the works
Indy Watch continues today, as Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy once again affirmed that another installment in the Indiana Jones franchise is in the works. Those hoping for solid confirmation that the archaeologist/adventurer is coming to the big screen anytime soon, however, will leave here disappointed.The internet is already rampantly running stories confirming that Indiana Jones 5 is on the way, […]
Donald Trump is not a fan of the all-female Ghostbusters reboot and a Harrison Ford-less Indiana Jones
It’s fair to say that the announcement of Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters cast has split opinions. While some are celebrating this bold, modern movement in Hollywood, others are calling it a further “raping” of their childhood.In the days since the reveal, we’ve heard original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson speaking negatively about it (and then changing his […]
Does Disney want Chris Pratt for Indiana Jones reboot?
In what could be described as potentially perfect casting, Deadline is reporting that Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm Ltd. are rumoured to be contemplating a reboot of their Indiana Jones franchise, with Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World) their apparent No. 1 choice to take over from Harrison Ford.While any official word may […]
More Indiana Jones 5 rumours surface, set for release in 2018?
Since Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, we’ve lost count of the number of times that rumours have surfaced of a fifth Indiana Jones movie, and now Aint It Cool is reporting that “a reliable source” has informed them that plans are indeed afoot and a Q4 2018 release has been pencilled in internally at the studio.Just […]
Bob Iger says Disney “would love to make another Indiana Jones movie”, but not yet
Back in September of last year, Disney acquired the distribution rights to Indiana Jones, clearing the way for the House of Mouse to put its other Lucasfilm property to use by producing and distributing new movies based around the archeologist and adventurer.Of course, this fuelled speculation that Harrison Ford could don the fedora once again […]
