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  • Harrison Ford officially retires Indiana Jones, a role he’s essayed for 40 yrs

    By IANS

    CANNES: Hollywood star Harrison Ford is officially ready to retire his ‘Indiana Jones’ character — the swashbuckling, fedora-wearing adventurer — a legendary role he has inhabited in five films across 40 years, reports ‘Variety’.

    “Is it not evident?” the 80-year-old actor joked at the Cannes Film Festival’s Friday press conference for the action-adventure. “I need to sit down and rest a little bit.”

    In returning to the character for one last time, adds ‘Variety’, Ford expressed a desire to see “a completion of the five films”. He added: “I wanted to see the weight of life on him. I wanted to see him require reinvention. I wanted him to have a relationship that wasn’t a flirty movie relationship.”

    ALSO READ: ‘Indiana Jones’ swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

    Director James Mangold’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ isn’t playing in competition, but it’s one of the buzziest premieres at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It marks Ford’s return to the festival for the first time since the fourth chapter, ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ (2008), notes ‘Variety’.

    ‘Dial of Destiny’ premiered on Thursday night at the Palais, where, according to ‘Variety’, Ford was greeted with a movie star welcome, with thousands of fans screaming his name and the audience inside the theatre showering him with applause.

    He also received a tribute award to celebrate his lengthy Hollywood career, ranging from blockbusters such as ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’ to ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Witness’.

    “It’s indescribable. I felt … I can’t even tell you,” an emotional Ford said while reflecting on the prior night. “It’s just extraordinary to see a relic of your life as it passes by. With the warmth of this place and sense of community, the welcome is unimaginable. It makes me feel good.”

    CANNES: Hollywood star Harrison Ford is officially ready to retire his ‘Indiana Jones’ character — the swashbuckling, fedora-wearing adventurer — a legendary role he has inhabited in five films across 40 years, reports ‘Variety’.

    “Is it not evident?” the 80-year-old actor joked at the Cannes Film Festival’s Friday press conference for the action-adventure. “I need to sit down and rest a little bit.”

    In returning to the character for one last time, adds ‘Variety’, Ford expressed a desire to see “a completion of the five films”. He added: “I wanted to see the weight of life on him. I wanted to see him require reinvention. I wanted him to have a relationship that wasn’t a flirty movie relationship.”googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    ALSO READ: ‘Indiana Jones’ swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

    Director James Mangold’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ isn’t playing in competition, but it’s one of the buzziest premieres at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It marks Ford’s return to the festival for the first time since the fourth chapter, ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ (2008), notes ‘Variety’.

    ‘Dial of Destiny’ premiered on Thursday night at the Palais, where, according to ‘Variety’, Ford was greeted with a movie star welcome, with thousands of fans screaming his name and the audience inside the theatre showering him with applause.

    He also received a tribute award to celebrate his lengthy Hollywood career, ranging from blockbusters such as ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’ to ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Witness’.

    “It’s indescribable. I felt … I can’t even tell you,” an emotional Ford said while reflecting on the prior night. “It’s just extraordinary to see a relic of your life as it passes by. With the warmth of this place and sense of community, the welcome is unimaginable. It makes me feel good.”

  • ‘Indiana Jones’ swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

    By Associated Press

    CANNES: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes on Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.

    Fedoras abounded in the throngs of onlookers who watched Ford and company hit the red carpet.

    Ford walked hand in hand with his wife, Calista Flockhart, and later joined his cast mates as John Williams’ score played across the red carpet. Among those in attendance were Disney chief Bob Iger, Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy and filmmaker Steve McQueen.

    Ford, 80, who has said “Dial of Destiny” will be his last performance as the character, also received an honorary Palme d’Or from the Cannes Film Festival. Last year, Cannes feted “Top Gun Maverick” and Tom Cruise in a similar manner.

    Inside the theater, Ford was greeted with thunderous applause. He beamed and looked around the theater before receiving the honorary Palme.

    This image released by Lucasfilm shows Harrison Ford in a scene from “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” (Photo | AP)

    “I’m very touched. I’m very moved by this. They say when you’re about to die, you, you see your life flash before your eyes. I just saw my life flash before my eyes,” Ford said after a clip reel of his career was played.

    “A great part of my life, not all of my life,” Ford continued, thanking Flockhart as well as “Dial of Destiny” director James Mangold and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge.It’s not the first “Indiana Jones” film to premiere in Cannes. The fourth installment, “Indiana and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” launched at the 2008 edition of the festival. Critics and fans alike dismissed “Crystal Skull” as a misjudged sequel, though it still made $790 million worldwide.

    This time, “Dial of Destiny” is hoping to make a similar if not larger global impact without its famous filmmakers. The new film, which the Walt Disney Co. will release June 30 in the U.S., is the first “Indiana” film not directed by Steven Spielberg or with a story credit to George Lucas. Instead, Mangold (“Ford vs. Ferrari,” “Logan”) takes the reins for a film co-starring Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas and Mads Mikkelsen.

    CANNES: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes on Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.

    Fedoras abounded in the throngs of onlookers who watched Ford and company hit the red carpet.

    Ford walked hand in hand with his wife, Calista Flockhart, and later joined his cast mates as John Williams’ score played across the red carpet. Among those in attendance were Disney chief Bob Iger, Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy and filmmaker Steve McQueen.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Ford, 80, who has said “Dial of Destiny” will be his last performance as the character, also received an honorary Palme d’Or from the Cannes Film Festival. Last year, Cannes feted “Top Gun Maverick” and Tom Cruise in a similar manner.

    Inside the theater, Ford was greeted with thunderous applause. He beamed and looked around the theater before receiving the honorary Palme.

    This image released by Lucasfilm shows Harrison Ford in a scene from “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” (Photo | AP)

    “I’m very touched. I’m very moved by this. They say when you’re about to die, you, you see your life flash before your eyes. I just saw my life flash before my eyes,” Ford said after a clip reel of his career was played.

    “A great part of my life, not all of my life,” Ford continued, thanking Flockhart as well as “Dial of Destiny” director James Mangold and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
    It’s not the first “Indiana Jones” film to premiere in Cannes. The fourth installment, “Indiana and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” launched at the 2008 edition of the festival. Critics and fans alike dismissed “Crystal Skull” as a misjudged sequel, though it still made $790 million worldwide.

    This time, “Dial of Destiny” is hoping to make a similar if not larger global impact without its famous filmmakers. The new film, which the Walt Disney Co. will release June 30 in the U.S., is the first “Indiana” film not directed by Steven Spielberg or with a story credit to George Lucas. Instead, Mangold (“Ford vs. Ferrari,” “Logan”) takes the reins for a film co-starring Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas and Mads Mikkelsen.

  • Dial of Destiny is longest in Indiana Jones franchise

    By Express News Service

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will hit the screens on June 30. Before its worldwide release, the film will be premiered at the Cannes Internation Film Festival. Ahead of the release, at the Star Wars event in London, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed to Collider that the film would be around 2 hours and 22 minutes long, making the film the longest in the franchise.   

    In the conversation with Collider, she also admitted that growing adorations for the log-run narratives in the OTT platforms had influenced the decision. Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will reportedly be Harrison Ford’s last time playing the titular character.

    The film will see the return of Nazis, the franchise’s recurring antagonists, besides bringing Ford back as Indy. Set in 1969, the film will see Indy involved with another mystical relic, and the plot will involve former Nazi officials who infiltrated NASA during the Cold War and the space race. 

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny also features Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, John Rhys-Davies, Boyd Holbrook, Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, and Thomas Kretschmann. The film is the first film in the franchise not directed by Steven Spielberg, who will produce instead. James Mangold directs the movie from a script he wrote with Jez Butterworth and John Henry Butterworth.

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will hit the screens on June 30. Before its worldwide release, the film will be premiered at the Cannes Internation Film Festival. Ahead of the release, at the Star Wars event in London, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed to Collider that the film would be around 2 hours and 22 minutes long, making the film the longest in the franchise.   

    In the conversation with Collider, she also admitted that growing adorations for the log-run narratives in the OTT platforms had influenced the decision. Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will reportedly be Harrison Ford’s last time playing the titular character.

    The film will see the return of Nazis, the franchise’s recurring antagonists, besides bringing Ford back as Indy. Set in 1969, the film will see Indy involved with another mystical relic, and the plot will involve former Nazi officials who infiltrated NASA during the Cold War and the space race. googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny also features Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, John Rhys-Davies, Boyd Holbrook, Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, and Thomas Kretschmann. The film is the first film in the franchise not directed by Steven Spielberg, who will produce instead. James Mangold directs the movie from a script he wrote with Jez Butterworth and John Henry Butterworth.

  • Indiana Jones 5  to use new de-aging technology

    By Express News Service

    The upcoming film Indiana Jones 5 will reportedly use new de-aging technology to make Harrison Ford look like he was in the first film in the franchise. According to reports, the de-aging will only be used in the opening sequence where we will see a young Indy battling Nazis in 1944, the rest of the film will then revolve around Indy’s adventures in 1969.

    Talking about the need to de-age a character to portray a twenty-year difference, director James Mangold said that it is done, “…so that the audience doesn’t experience the change between the ‘40s and ‘60s as an intellectual conceit, but literally experiences the buccaneering spirit of those early days… and then the beginning of now.”

    De-aging technology was previously used in films like The Irishman and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and recently in shows like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

    The de-aging technology had always had a semi-controversial reception from the fans, especially for the “uncanny valley” effect and the low fidelity to the original look.

    The upcoming film Indiana Jones 5 will reportedly use new de-aging technology to make Harrison Ford look like he was in the first film in the franchise. According to reports, the de-aging will only be used in the opening sequence where we will see a young Indy battling Nazis in 1944, the rest of the film will then revolve around Indy’s adventures in 1969.

    Talking about the need to de-age a character to portray a twenty-year difference, director James Mangold said that it is done, “…so that the audience doesn’t experience the change between the ‘40s and ‘60s as an intellectual conceit, but literally experiences the buccaneering spirit of those early days… and then the beginning of now.”

    De-aging technology was previously used in films like The Irishman and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and recently in shows like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

    The de-aging technology had always had a semi-controversial reception from the fans, especially for the “uncanny valley” effect and the low fidelity to the original look.

  • Indiana Jones TV series in the works at Disney+

    By Express News Service

    A TV series based on the Indiana Jones franchise is reportedly in the works at Disney+. The action-adventure franchise, which stars Harrison Ford playing the titular role, started with the 1981 film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

    A fifth addition to the Indiana Jones film franchise is currently under production with Ford reprising his role as the globe-trotting archaeologist. The yet-to-be-titled film is directed by Logan fame James Mangold. 

    Executives at Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly on the hunt for a writer to helm the project. It is currently unknown to what extent the series will be connected to the film series. Speculations abound that the series could serve as a prequel to the films and revolve around younger Indiana Jones.

    However, a series similar to that idea has already been, it was titled The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and had Sean Patrick Flanery playing the young Indiana Jones. Developed by Amblin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, the series premiered its first episode on 4 March 1992. The Indiana Jones character was originally created by Star Wars creator George Lucas.  

    A TV series based on the Indiana Jones franchise is reportedly in the works at Disney+. The action-adventure franchise, which stars Harrison Ford playing the titular role, started with the 1981 film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

    A fifth addition to the Indiana Jones film franchise is currently under production with Ford reprising his role as the globe-trotting archaeologist. The yet-to-be-titled film is directed by Logan fame James Mangold. 

    Executives at Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly on the hunt for a writer to helm the project. 
    It is currently unknown to what extent the series will be connected to the film series. Speculations abound that the series could serve as a prequel to the films and revolve around younger Indiana Jones.

    However, a series similar to that idea has already been, it was titled The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and had Sean Patrick Flanery playing the young Indiana Jones. Developed by Amblin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, the series premiered its first episode on 4 March 1992. The Indiana Jones character was originally created by Star Wars creator George Lucas. 
     

  • Harrison Ford boards ‘Captain America: New World Order’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has joined the cast of “Captain America: New World Order”, starring Anthony Mackie in the title role.

    According to the entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will take on the role of General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross.

    Oscar-winner William Hurt originally played the character in films ranging from 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” to “Black Widow” (2021).

    Hurt died in March at the age of 71. The “Captain America 4” casting of Ford, already the star of long-running spectacle franchises like “Indiana Jones”, “Star Wars” and “Blade Runner”, had been in the rumour mill for some time.

    The plot of the upcoming feature, which falls under Marvel Studios’ Phase 5, is being kept under wraps.

    Mackie will reprise his role as Sam Wilson, who assumed the mantle of Captain America in the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”.

    Julius Onah will direct the movie, which also stars Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson and Carl Lumbly.

    Malcolm Spellman, creator of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, co-wrote the script for the upcoming superhero picture with series staff writer Dalan Musson.

    Spellman will also produce the film alongside Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

    “Captain America: New World Order” is slated to be released on May 3, 2024.

    Ford will next reprise his role as the globe-trotting archaeologist Indiana Jones for the franchise’s untitled fifth film, slated to be released on June 30, 2023.

    He will also topline the upcoming Apple comedy series “Shrinking”.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has joined the cast of “Captain America: New World Order”, starring Anthony Mackie in the title role.

    According to the entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will take on the role of General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross.

    Oscar-winner William Hurt originally played the character in films ranging from 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” to “Black Widow” (2021).

    Hurt died in March at the age of 71. The “Captain America 4” casting of Ford, already the star of long-running spectacle franchises like “Indiana Jones”, “Star Wars” and “Blade Runner”, had been in the rumour mill for some time.

    The plot of the upcoming feature, which falls under Marvel Studios’ Phase 5, is being kept under wraps.

    Mackie will reprise his role as Sam Wilson, who assumed the mantle of Captain America in the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”.

    Julius Onah will direct the movie, which also stars Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson and Carl Lumbly.

    Malcolm Spellman, creator of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, co-wrote the script for the upcoming superhero picture with series staff writer Dalan Musson.

    Spellman will also produce the film alongside Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

    “Captain America: New World Order” is slated to be released on May 3, 2024.

    Ford will next reprise his role as the globe-trotting archaeologist Indiana Jones for the franchise’s untitled fifth film, slated to be released on June 30, 2023.

    He will also topline the upcoming Apple comedy series “Shrinking”.

  • Harrison Ford-starrer ‘Indiana Jones 5’ to release on June 30 next year

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Harrison Ford will soon be seen in the fifth instalment of Indiana Jones which is set to debut in theatres on June 30, 2023. The actor appeared at the Lucasfilm panel at Star Wars Celebration to make the announcement, reports Deadline.He told the crowd that the film is almost done and will again feature the music of John Williams. As per Deadline, Williams joined the event to conduct a live orchestra in his Indiana Jones theme before Ford was introduced.Taking over from Steven Spielberg, James Mangold is at the helm for Indiana Jones 5 with Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth. Mangold is also co-writing the script. No plot details have been revealed so far. However, Ford, Mangold and executive producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall did reveal a first photo from the movie.The film had originally secured a July 10, 2020 release date and later July 29, 2022, but pandemic delays and Spielberg’s work completing West Side Story sidelined the production.The film’s ensemble also includes Antonio Banderas, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann and Toby Jones. Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel are producers.

  • Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren join Yellowstone prequel series 1932

    By Express News Service

    Hollywood veterans Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren have joined the cast of 1932, a prequel of the hit Western series Yellowstone.

    Set in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe, 1932 will be a follow-up prequel to the recently released prequel series 1883.

    Yellowstone follows the struggles of the Dutton family, led by the patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), as they try to keep control over the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States.

    1883, which is headlined by Sam Elliot, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw, told the story of the Dutton family as they made their way to Montana to found what would become the Yellowstone Ranch in the parent series.

    1932 will follow the Dutton family in the titular year, a time of Prohibition, the Great Depression, and westward expansion. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Bosque Ranch Productions.

  • Harrison Ford to star opposite Jason Segel in Apple comedy series ‘Shrinking’ 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has been tapped to star opposite Jason Segel in the Apple TV Plus’ comedy series “Shrinking”.

    The show, first announced in October 2021, will be penned by Segel, “Ted Lasso” co-creator Bill Lawrence and ‘Ted Lasso’ star, writer, and co-executive producer Brett Goldstein.

    According to Variety, “Shrinking” follows Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks.

    Ford will essay the role of Dr.Phil Rhodes, a pioneer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy who has built a successful practice over the years that he shares with his two young proteges, Jimmy and Gaby.

    He is described as a down-to earth, sharp as a tack blue collar shrink, blunt but with an ever present twinkle.

    “Shrinking” will mark the “Indiana Jones” star’s first ever major television role. Segel, Lawrence and Goldstein all serve as executive producers on the show. Warner Bros.Television is the studio behind the project.

    PTI SHDSegel, Lawrence, and Goldstein all serve as executive producers on “Shrinking” in addition to writing.

    Lawrence executive produces via Doozer Productions, with Doozer’s Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer also executive producing alongside Neil Goldman.

    Warner Bros.Television, where Doozer is under an overall deal, is the studio.

  • Veteran Hollywood actor Harrison Ford injures shoulder on ‘Indiana Jones 5’ set

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has suffered a shoulder injury while rehearsing a fight scene for the latest chapter of “Indiana Jones” film franchise.

    The 78-year-old actor is returning to the role of legendary hero archaeologist for the fifth time with the movie, being directed by James Mangold.

    Disney did not disclose the details of Ford’s injury, but said the filming schedule would be adjusted over “the coming weeks”, reported Deadline.

    “In the course of rehearsing for a fight scene, Harrison Ford sustained an injury involving his shoulder.

    Production will continue while the appropriate course of treatment is evaluated, and the filming schedule will be reconfigured as needed in the coming weeks,” the studio said in a statement.

    “Indiana Jones 5” started production earlier this month in Pinewood and other locations in the UK.

    The film will also feature Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renee Wilson and Thomas Kretschmann.

    It will be produced by Steven Spielberg, who helmed the first four “Indiana Jones” movies, along with Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel.