Indy Goes Blu! (Updated with a Trailer!)

It's official!  The Indiana Jones films are coming to blu-ray!

From the press release:


The man with the hat is back – and looking better than ever! The world’s favorite globe-trotting archaeologist is, at long last, embarking on his greatest adventure – when The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection will be excavated in the fall of 2012 and will include all four of Indy’s thrilling adventures, using the highest possible high definition picture and audio presentation – along with a “best of” collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and a few new surprises.

I cannot wait!

UPDATE:

TRAILER!

More The Complete Indiana Jones Blu%2Dray Collection Videos

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Indy Five Is Alive!

Yes, it is true. The gangs all back for a fifth entry into the Indiana Jones franchise. We have confirmations from both Frank Marshall and Shia LaBeouf have confirmed that the wheels are in motion.

Please let it be good. Please.

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South Park Returns with a non consensual bang!

After a so so first half of season 12, South Park was back on track after last nights hilarity.

This was probably one of the top 5 funniest episodes of South Park. The entire Indiana Jones storyline was absolutely brilliant and summed up exactly how so many of us felt when we were in that theater on Memorial Day weekend.

Way to go Trey and Matt!

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19 years waiting and finally it's here...

It's 12:19 am right now. I just watched the Grey's Anatomy season finale (great show btw). My thoughts right now are leaping to the future. About 20 Hours from now I'll be sitting in the theater watching a movie I have been waiting to see for nearly two decades.

Does that sound incredible to say? I grew up in the 80s with movies like Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Poltergeist, Monster Squad to name a few. While I loved, and still love, all of these movies none of them movies ever gave me such a feeling of awe and excitement as the Indiana Jones movies.

I watched the first two films on VHS and saw Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in the theater. I was 9 years old. I've never forgotten it. Quo Vadis in Westland. Sitting on the edge of my seat, my eyes widening with anticipation as the lights dimmed and finally it began.

Twenty hours from now, 19 years later, myself now 28, I'll be on the edge of my seat as the lights go down and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull begins.

I am trying to stay neutral. I am trying to keep my sheer nuclear excitement under wraps trying to protect myself in case it is ruined as the Star Wars movies were.

I find myself torn. I love Star Wars. I liked Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones was decent, Revenge of the Sith was horrible. I watched as they got worse and worse but I never truly understood what that might mean to star wars fans until now.

In twenty hours I may well be faced with the ruination of Indiana Jones.

It might seem silly but when I was nine I was already dabbling in writing. I was already formulating this dream of mine. Last Crusade did nothing but guide me towards what I want to do with my life. I wanted to be part of the magic that goes into bringing movies like this to the world. As soon as that theme music started my mouth split open in a grin that never once left my face.

What happens if tomorrow night I sit in that theater and that grin never comes? George Lucas himself said "it's just a movie." People felt I may have overreacted to that simple defensive statement. I'll state my case again. It is not just a movie. It's inspiration. It's magic. It's Indiana Fucking Jones.

It's me at 9 years old walking out of a ratty old theater, snapping an imaginary whip, wondering when I'd see Indiana Jones in action again.

It's been a long time coming and I never once lost faith that I'd see him again. I can feel the 9 year old me wanting to jump up and down with giddy excitement. I can also feel the 28 year old me who witnessed another beloved franchises near destruction. This me is saying don't let it fool you. Resist it. Don't get giddy when that damn lucasfilm logo flitters across the screen. Don't get excited when that damnable music starts.

I'm afraid I might not be able to do that.

So tomorrow night, roughly 19 and a half hours from now. I will sit in that theater and I will be reminded of the magic and the inspiration that those movies were to me. I will walk out of the theater cracking my imaginary whip and wondering when I'll next see Indiana Jones.

At least I hope so...

I'm not sure if that nine year old self could survive if that magic was gone. If I witness a travesty, if I witness something terrible. I will be heartbroken. That is the truth.

I will post a review after I see the movie and you'll know a few hours or a day after I do, whether or not my faith in George Lucas, a man which I held with such regard, respect and admiration, remains intact. You'll know whether or not Indiana Jones remains in tact.

19 hours and change to go...

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Massive Mighty Muggs Update!!

These are some of the coolest new toys on the market. The Mighty Muggs toys started with Star Wars and recently launched the Marvel line of figures. Now, we're getting INDIANA JONES!

Here are some shots of new figures from each of the sets!

Indiana Jones:Marvel:








Star Wars:

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According to George: "It's Just A Movie."

In a recent interview with USA Today, George Lucas described the upcoming fourth entry in the Indiana Jones franchise as "just a movie."

In fact, here is the entire quote from the USA Today article by Scott Bowles:

"When you do a movie like this, a sequel that's very, very anticipated, people anticipate ultimately that it's going to be the Second Coming," Lucas says. "And it's not. It's just a movie. Just like the other movies. You probably have fond memories of the other movies. But if you went back and looked at them, they might not hold up the same way your memory holds up."

George, George, George. How far you have fallen.

There was a time when you were viewed as a visionary, a genius in your field. You were the mentor, the idol of so many people.

You brought us Star Wars, perhaps the greatest sci-fi trilogy ever. You brought us Indiana Jones, perhaps the greatest adventure icon in history and now you cheapen the impact these films have had on peoples lives as "just a movie."

These movies have inspired countless millions of people to follow and in some cases realize their dreams.

Movies are an art form. Even the worst movies have brought pleasure to someone and the people behind it are proud of their accomplishments.

You describing some of the greatest and most loved films as "just movies" is insulting and disrespectful to the people who grew up loving them and those who love them still.


Contrary to your belief that they don't hold up, the Indiana Jones series has stood the test of time. It continues to be the pinnacle of adventure films. There has never been an equal and odds are there never will be.

There is a reason peoples hearts started pounding when they watched Indy pick up that dusty fedora in the new trailer. There is a reason it has been viewed countless millions of times since its release.

The Indiana Jones movies are major parts of peoples lives. They're movies parents watched with their kids and cheered with every punch and whip snap. They laughed together with every wise crack.

These are movies that when watched, to this day, your eyes widen with wonder and awe. You know, damn it you know, this is what movies are supposed to be like. Magical. Exciting. Exhilarating.

For you, George, to label these as "just a movie" is just...well...sad.

It makes me wonder what happened that took you from that visionary to this person who would even utter those three words together.

There is no such thing as Just a Movie, George. Because no matter what movie you are referring to, there is someone in this world who sees it as more than that.

In the case of your own Indiana Jones films, there are millions of people who see them as more than that.

I can honestly say, those words, from your mouth, are probably the most disappointing words I have ever heard spoken in this industry.

But who am I?

Just a fan?

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Indiana Jones Gets Lego Treatment!

The folks over at Lego have sent over some shots of the new Indiana Jones lego sets that are NOW available at your local toy retailer. They look pretty cool. This on top of a Lego Indiana Jones Video Game later this year?

Awesome.

You can buy the sets from the Pop Culture Beast store and also preorder Lego Indiana Jones The Video Game!

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Some movie news....

First up -

The trailer for the next comic book adaptation is up on zee internets.

Can he see or is he blind?

Another huge announcement is the title to the 4th Indiana Jones film.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

God I love the music on that site :D

Talk about these in the comments below!
(because seriously, more of you need to comment...we do read them)

Thanks to AICN for the heads up on both of these.

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Comic Con Day One

Day One! Started with us getting shut out of the paramount panel. The wonderful people working this years con decided to let some giant autograph session out and where did they go? Directly into the Paramount line. So unfortunately, the news of Karen Allen officially returning to the Indiana Jones universe has broken elsewhere. As well as the news of Zachary Quinto signing on to play Spock in the JJ Abrams Star Trek prequel. It also looks as though Leonard Nimoy will be appearing in the film as well.

In Comic Book news, Michael Turner (Fathom, Shrugged, Soul Fire) dropped us some interesting tidbits regarding his future with Marvel Comics, including a 6 issue miniseries that he is doing both the cover AND the interiors for. That should be out next summer. He also hinted at an X-Men related project next year.

Tomorrow brings the WB presentations as well as the new mystery block vacated by 20th Century Fox. I'm not quite sure what is planned for that two hours but we'll see.

Pictures will be coming soon. We're still having technical issues with the cameras.

Also, hello to all the visitors coming from Dark Horizons!

More tomorrow!

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