Indiana Jones (franchise) | Lucasfilm Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Indiana Jones franchise is an entertainment franchise, based on the adventures of Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones , a fictional archaeologist. It began in 1981 with the film Raiders of the Lost Ark . A prequel, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom , followed in 1984 and the sequel Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. In 1992, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles , featuring adventures the character had as a child as he traveled around the world with his father, began airing on television. A fourth film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull , was released in 2008. The series was created by George Lucas ; the films star Harrison Ford and were directed by Steven Spielberg . The franchise has expanded beyond movies and TV. Marvel Comics began publishing The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones in 1983, and Dark Horse Comics earned the comic book rights to the character in 1991.

Novelizations of the films have been published, as well as many novels with original adventures, including a series of German novels by Wolfgang Hohlbein, twelve novels set before the films published by Bantam Books, and a series set during the character's childhood inspired by the television show. Numerous video games about Indiana Jones have been released since 1982. In October 2012, The Walt Disney Company agreed to acquire Lucasfilm , granting Disney ownership rights to the Indiana Jones and Star Wars franchises. [1] [2] However, although Disney owns the intellectual property, Disney CEO Bob Iger says that Indiana Jones was not initially factored to its equation during the deal, as Paramount Pictures continues to retain certain rights to future film installments of Indiana Jones. [3] [4] [5] Contents Edit Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is set in 1936. Indiana Jones ( Harrison Ford ) is assigned by government agents to locate the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do, to make them invincible like the Israelites in the Old Testament, who revered it as the dwelling place of God.

The Nazis are being helped by Indiana's nemesis René Belloq ( Paul Freeman ). With the help of his old flame Marion Ravenwood ( Karen Allen ) and Sallah ( John Rhys-Davies ), Indiana manages to recover the Ark in Egypt . The Nazis steal the Ark and capture Indiana and Marion. Belloq and the Nazis perform a ceremony to open the Ark, but when they do so, they are all killed gruesomely by the Ark's wrath. Indiana and Marion, who survived by closing their eyes, manage to get the Ark back to America, where it is stored in a secret government warehouse. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) is set in 1935, a year before Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indiana escapes Chinese gangsters with the help of singer/actress Willie Scott ( Kate Capshaw ) and his twelve-year-old sidekick Short Round ( Jonathan Ke Quan ). The trio crash-land in India , where they come across a village whose children have been kidnapped. A destructive cult led by Mola Ram ( Amrish Puri ) has also taken the holy Sankara Stones, which they will use to take over the world.

Indiana manages to overcome Mola Ram's evil power, rescues the children and returns the stones to their rightful place, overcoming his own mercenary nature. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) opens in 1912 with a thirteen-year-old Indiana ( River Phoenix ) attempting to recover an ornamental cross belonging to Francisco Vásquez de Coronado , a task which he finally completes in 1938. Indiana and his friend Marcus Brody ( Denholm Elliott ) are assigned by American businessman Walter Donovan ( Julian Glover ) to find the Holy Grail . They are teamed up with Dr. Elsa Schneider ( Alison Doody ), following on from where Indiana's estranged father Henry ( Sean Connery ) left off before he disappeared. It transpires that Donovan and Elsa are in league with the Nazis, who captured Henry Jones in order to get Indiana to help them find the Grail. However, Indiana recovers his father's diary filled with his research, and manages to rescue him before finding the location of the Grail. Both Donovan and Elsa fall to the temptation of the Grail, while Indiana and Henry realize that their relationship with each other is more important than finding the relic.

The countries visited in the four Indiana Jones films. Red = Countries visited in Raiders Green = Countries visited in Temple of Doom Brown = Countries visited in all Indiana Jones films Blue = Countries visited in Last Crusade Yellow = Countries visited in Raiders and Crystal Skull Orange = Countries visited in Crystal Skull Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) is set in 1957: nineteen years after The Last Crusade, thus acknowledging the real-life passing of years between films. Indiana is having a quiet life teaching before being thrust into a new adventure. He races against agents of the Soviet Union , led by Irina Spalko ( Cate Blanchett ) for a crystal skull . His journey takes him across Nevada , Connecticut , Peru , and the Amazon rainforest in Brazil . Indiana is faced with betrayal by one of his best friends, Mac ( Ray Winstone ), is introduced to a greaser named Mutt Williams ( Shia LaBeouf ), who turns out to be his son (his real name revealed to be Henry Jones III), and is reunited with Marion Ravenwood, an old flame introduced in the first movie. Development Edit In 1973, George Lucas wrote The Adventures of Indiana Smith.

[6] Like Star Wars , it was an opportunity to create a modern version of the movie serials of the 1930s and 1940s. [7] Lucas discussed the concept with Philip Kaufman , who worked with him for several weeks and decided upon the Ark of the Covenant as the key plot device . The project was stalled when Clint Eastwood hired Kaufman to write The Outlaw Josey Wales . [8] In May 1977, Lucas was in Maui , trying to escape the enormous success of Star Wars . His friend and colleague Steven Spielberg was also there, holidaying from work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind . Spielberg told Lucas he was interested in making a James Bond film , but Lucas told him of an idea "better than James Bond", outlining the plot of Raiders of the Lost Ark . Spielberg loved it, calling it "a James Bond film without the hardware ", [9] though he had the character's surname changed to Jones. [7] Spielberg and Lucas made a deal with Paramount Pictures for five Indiana Jones films.

[9] Spielberg and Lucas aimed to make Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom much darker, because of their personal moods following their respective break-ups and divorces. Lucas made the film a prequel as he did not want the Nazis to be the villains again. He had ideas regarding the Monkey King and a haunted castle, but eventually created the Sankara Stones. [10] He hired Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz to write the script as he knew of their interest in Indian culture . [11] The major scenes that were dropped from Raiders of the Lost Ark were included in this film: an escape using a giant rolling gong as a shield, a fall out of a plane in a raft, and a mine cart chase. [7] For the third film, Spielberg revisited the Monkey King and haunted castle concepts, before Lucas suggested the Holy Grail .

Spielberg had previously rejected this as too ethereal, but then devised a father-son story and decided that "The Grail that everybody seeks could be a metaphor for a son seeking reconciliation with a father and a father seeking reconciliation with a son." [12] Following the 1989 release of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , Lucas let the series end as he felt he could not think of a good plot device to drive the next installment, and chose instead to produce The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles , which explored the character in his early years. Ford played Indiana in one episode, narrating his adventures in 1920 Chicago . When Lucas shot Ford's role in December 1992, he realized that the scene opened up the possibility of a film with an older Indiana set in the 1950s. The film could reflect a science fiction 1950s B-movie , with aliens as the plot device. [13] Ford disliked the new angle, telling Lucas: "No way am I being in a Steve Spielberg movie like that." [14] Spielberg himself, who depicted aliens in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial , resisted it.

Lucas devised a story, which Jeb Stuart turned into a script from October 1993 to May 1994. [13] Lucas wanted Indiana to get married, which would allow Henry Jones Sr. to return, expressing concern over whether his son is happy with what he has accomplished. After learning that Joseph Stalin was interested in psychic warfare, Lucas decided to have Russians as the villains and the aliens to have psychic powers. [15] Following Stuart's next draft, Lucas hired Last Crusade writer Jeffrey Boam to write the next three versions, the last of which was completed in March 1996. Three months later, Independence Day was released, and Spielberg told Lucas he would not make another alien invasion film (or at least not until War of the Worlds in 2005). Lucas decided to focus on the Star Wars prequels instead. [13] In 2000, Spielberg's son asked when the next Indiana Jones film would be released, which made him interested in reviving the project.

[16] The same year, Ford, Lucas, Spielberg, Frank Marshall , and Kathleen Kennedy met during the American Film Institute 's tribute to Ford, and decided they wanted to enjoy the experience of making an Indiana Jones film again. Spielberg also found returning to the series a respite from his many dark films during this period. [17] Spielberg and Lucas discussed the central idea of a B-movie involving aliens, and Lucas suggested using crystal skulls to ground the idea. Lucas found these artifacts as fascinating as the Ark, [18] and had intended to feature them for a Young Indiana Jones episode before the show's cancellation. [13] M. Night Shyamalan was hired to write for an intended 2002 shoot, [16] but he was overwhelmed by the task, and claimed it was difficult to get Ford, Spielberg, and Lucas to focus. [19] Stephen Gaghan and Tom Stoppard were also approached. [16] Frank Darabont , who wrote various Young Indiana Jones episodes, was hired to write in May 2002.

[20] His script, entitled Indiana Jones and the City of Gods, [13] was set in the 1950s, with ex-Nazis pursuing Jones. [21] Spielberg conceived the idea because of real-life figures such as Juan Perón in Argentina , who protected Nazi war criminals. [13] Darabont claimed Spielberg loved the script, but Lucas had issues with it, and decided to take over writing himself. [13] Lucas and Spielberg acknowledged that the 1950s setting could not ignore the Cold War , and the Russians were more plausible villains. Spielberg decided he could not satirize the Nazis after directing Schindler's List , [22] while Ford felt "We plum[b] wore the Nazis out." [14] Darabont's main contribution was reintroducing Marion Ravenwood as Indiana's love interest, but he gave them a 13-year-old daughter, which Spielberg decided was too similar to The Lost World: Jurassic Park . [13] Jeff Nathanson met with Spielberg and Lucas in August 2004, and turned in the next drafts in October and November 2005, titled The Atomic Ants.

David Koepp continued on from there, giving his script the subtitle Destroyer of Worlds, [13] based on the Robert Oppenheimer quote. It was changed to Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as Spielberg found this a more inviting title which actually named the plot device. [23] Koepp wanted to depict the character of Mutt as a nerd, but Lucas refused, explaining he had to resemble Marlon Brando in The Wild One ; "he needs to be what Indiana Jones' father thought of [him] – the curse returns in the form of his own son – he's everything a father can't stand". [13] Koepp collaborated with Lawrence Kasdan on the film's "love dialogue". [24] Future Edit The introduction of Mutt Williams ( Shia LaBeouf ) in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has led to speculation that he will take over the franchise from Ford. [25] In an interview with IGN , " Spielberg indicated that LaBeouf has to make multiple Transformers movies before he can move over and take on the fedora and bullwhip of Indiana Jones." [26] The actor himself said, "Am I into it? Who wouldn't be?

I don't think that's reality. It's a fun rumor." [27] Ford said he would return for a fifth film if it doesn't take another twenty years to develop, [28] while Spielberg responded it would happen "only if you [the audience] want more". [29] In an interview with Time, when asked about passing the fedora to LaBeouf in the next film, Ford said, "What are you talking about? It's mine. I would love to do another Indiana Jones movie. George Lucas is working on an idea now. Shia can get his own hat. I earned that hat." [30] At the 2008 Cannes Film Festival , Lucas made a further suggestion that there would be a fifth film, revealing an idea "to make Shia LaBeouf the lead character next time and have Harrison Ford come back like Sean Connery did in the last movie [ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ]." At the time Last Crusade was filmed, Connery was still only 58. Lucas also said that age need not be a factor, as Ford was "65 and did everything in this movie [Crystal Skull].

The old chemistry is there, and it's not like he's an old man. He's incredibly agile; he looks even better than he did 20 years ago, if you ask me." [31] In August 2008, Lucas was researching potential plot devices, and stated Spielberg was open to the idea of the fifth film. [32] He also changed his mind about continuing the series with a spin-off, joking "Indiana Jones is Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. If it was Mutt Williams it would be Mutt Williams and the Search for Elvis or something." [33] Two months later, Ford stated that he would not return if the fifth film was an animated film like The Clone Wars , because "I'd hate to see it reduced in any way from the movies that we have done and the way we have done them." He also called Lucas' concept for the fifth film "crazy but great". [34] When asked how being married to Marion Ravenwood and having a son would affect the character in a fifth film, Ford only replied: "He's seen something. Remember those are the only witness to what he's seen.

That's kind of interesting." [35] In January 2010, Ford said, "I think it would be interesting to advance the understanding of the character, as we always have had that ambition throughout the series. I think it would be interesting to deepen the relationship between he and his son and play on that relationship... It's full of opportunity. The series is full of opportunity." [36] The possibility of Indiana Jones 5 continued to be discussed through 2009 and 2010. Reports speculated in June 2009 that the next installment would start filming in 2011 with a plot involving the Bermuda Triangle , [37] although these rumors were later described as "completely false" by Frank Marshall on his Twitter page. [38] Speaking to BBC journalist Lizo Mzimba in June 2009, LaBeouf confirmed that "Steven [Spielberg] just said that he cracked the story on it [the fifth film], I think they're gearing that up." [39] Lucas stated he was working on the film as of December 2009.

[40] Most recently, in November 2010, Ford said that he and Spielberg were waiting for Lucas to present an idea to them. [41] In March 2011, the Deadbolt website interviewed Karen Allen and asked her about the fifth film's status. "What I know is that there’s a story that they like," said Allen, "which is a huge step forward. I heard this about six months ago, that they have a story that they like and they’re working on it. " [42] In July 2012, Frank Marshall indicated that the film was unlikely to be announced in the near future, saying: "I don't know if it's definitely not happening, but it's not up and running... It's not on until there is a writer on the project. There is no writer on Indy.". [43] When The Walt Disney Company announced its acquisition of Lucasfilm on October 30, 2012, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that Indiana Jones was not initially factored into the equation during the deal, because Paramount Pictures still has a contract in place for future films.

[44] [45] Reception A TV series entitled The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992–1996) featured three incarnations of the character: Sean Patrick Flanery played Indiana aged 16–20; Corey Carrier played an 8- to 10-year-old version in several episodes; and George Hall narrated the show as the 93-year-old Jones, who bookended each episode. Lucas began developing the series in 1990 as " edutainment " that would be more cerebral than the films. The show was his first collaboration with producer Rick McCallum , and he wrote the stories for each episode. Writers and directors on the show included Carrie Fisher , Frank Darabont , Vic Armstrong , Ben Burtt , Terry Jones , Nicolas Roeg , Mike Newell and Joe Johnston .

In the Chronicles, Jones crosses paths with many historical figures, played by stars such as Daniel Craig , Christopher Lee , Bob Peck , Jeffrey Wright , Marc Warren , Catherine Zeta-Jones , Elizabeth Hurley , Anne Heche , Vanessa Redgrave , Julian Fellowes , Timothy Spall and even Harrison Ford as a 50-year-old Indiana in one episode (taking the usual place of Hall). [60] [61] [62] The show was filmed in over 25 countries for over 150 weeks. Season one was shot from March 1991 to March 1992; the second season began two months later and wrapped in April 1993. [63] The ABC network was unsure of Lucas's cerebral approach, and attempted to advertise the series as an action-adventure like the films. Ratings were good if unspectacular, and ABC was nervous enough to put the show on hiatus after six episodes until September 1992. [60] With only four episodes left of the second season to air, ABC eventually sold the show to the Family Channel , who changed the format from 50-minute episodes to 90-minute TV movies.

Filming for the final four episodes took place from January 1994 to May 1996. [63] The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles received a mixed reception from fans, although it won 10 Emmy Awards out of 23 nominations, as well as a 1994 Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama series . It was also an experimentation ground in digital effects for Lucasfilm . [60] The series was released on home video in VHS and DVD formats. Lucas had been working for some time on drastically reediting and restructuring the show for a home video release; major structural changes were made, including the complete removal of the 93-year-old Jones 'bookend' sections. The DVD boxset was released to tie in with the theatrical debut of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Amongst other extras, the discs include approximately 100 new historical featurettes. Characters Edit Template:Update A novelization of Raiders of the Lost Ark was written by Campbell Black and published by Ballantine Books in April 1981. [64] It was followed by Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom, written by James Kahn and published by Ballantine in May 1984.

[65] Finally, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was published in May 1989, and was the first Indiana Jones book by Rob MacGregor. [66] A fan of the first two films, MacGregor admitted that writing the novelization made him "somewhat disappointed" with the third film, as he had expanded the script whereas Steven Spielberg had cut scenes to tighten the story. [67] George Lucas asked MacGregor to continue writing original novels for Bantam Books . These were geared toward an adult or young adult audience, and were prequels set in the 1920s or early 1930s after Jones graduates from college. Of the film characters, Lucas only permitted Marcus Brody to appear. [67] He asked MacGregor to base the books on real myths, but except for the deletion of a sex scene, writer was given total creative freedom. Barring Stonehenge , MacGregor chose locations he had visited in the past.

[68] His six books – Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi, Indiana Jones and the Dance of the Giants, Indiana Jones and the Seven Veils, Indiana Jones and the Genesis Deluge, Indiana Jones and the Unicorn's Legacy, and Indiana Jones and the Interior World – were published from February 1991 to November 1992. The Genesis Deluge, published in February 1992 and featuring Noah's Ark , was the best-selling novel; MacGregor felt this was because it "had a strong following among religious-oriented people [...] because they tend to take the Noah’s Ark story to heart and think of it as history and archaeological fact, rather than myth." MacGregor's favorite book was The Seven Veils, [67] which featured real-life explorer Percy Fawcett and the death of Indiana's wife, Deirdre Campbell. [69] [70] [71] [72] [73] [74] Martin Caidin wrote the next two novels in Bantam's series, Indiana Jones and the Sky Pirates and Indiana Jones and the White Witch.

These feature Gale Parker as Indiana's sidekick; they introduced afterwords to the series, regarding each novel's historical context. [75] [76] Caidin became ill, [77] so Max McCoy took over in 1995 and wrote the final four novels: Indiana Jones and the Philosopher's Stone, Indiana Jones and the Dinosaur Eggs, Indiana Jones and the Hollow Earth, and Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx. McCoy set his books closer in time to the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark, which led to his characterising Indiana as "a bit darker". The prologue of his first book featured a crystal skull , [78] and this became a recurring story, concluding when Jones gives it up in the final novel. Lucas's involvement with McCoy's novels was limited, although LucasFilm censored sexual or outlandish elements in order to make the books appeal to younger readers; [77] they also rejected the theme of time travel in the final book. [78] Sallah , Lao Che , Rene Belloq and the Nazis made appearances, and McCoy also pitted Jones against Benito Mussolini 's fascists and the Japanese.

Jones also has a doomed romance with Alecia Dunstin, a librarian at the British Museum . [79] [80] [81] [82] A novel involving the Spear of Destiny was dropped because Dark Horse Comics was developing the idea. [78] The books were only published in paperback, as the series editor felt readers would not be prepared to pay the hardback price for an adventure novel. [83] In February 2008, the novelizations of the first three films were published in one edition; [84] James Rollins ' Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novelization arrived the following May. [85] Children's novelizations of all four films were published by Scholastic in 2008. [86] MacGregor was said to be writing new books for Ballantine for early 2009, but none have been published. [87] In May 2009, a new "middle grade" series entitled Untold Adventures began with books titled Pyramid of the Sorcerer and Mystery of Mount Sinai.

[88] A new adult adventure, Indiana Jones and the Army of the Dead by Steve Perry , was released in September 2009. [89] A novel based on the video game Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings , written by MacGregor to coincide with the release of the game, was cancelled due to problems around the game's production. [90] List of novels Edit Ballantine Books published a number of Indiana Jones books in the Find Your Fate line, written by various authors. These books were similar to the Choose Your Own Adventure series, allowing the reader to select from options that change the outcome of the story. Indiana Jones books comprised 11 of the 17 releases in the line, which was initially titled Find Your Fate Adventure. [91] Indiana Jones and the Curse of Horror Island (June 1984) – R. L. Stine Indiana Jones and the Lost Treasure of Sheba (June 1984) – Rose Estes Indiana Jones and the Giants of the Silver Tower (Aug 1984) – R. L.

Stine Indiana Jones and the Eye of the Fates (Aug 1984) – Richard Wenk Indiana Jones and the Cup of the Vampire (Oct 1984) – Andy Helfer Indiana Jones and the Legion of Death (Dec 1984) – Richard Wenk Indiana Jones and the Cult of the Mummy's Crypt (Feb 1985) – R. L. Stine Indiana Jones and the Dragon of Vengeance (Apr 1985) – Megan Stine and H. William Stine Indiana Jones and the Gold of Genghis Khan (May 1985) – Ellen Weiss Indiana Jones and the Ape Slaves of Howling Island (1986) – R. L. Stine Indiana Jones and the Mask of the Elephant (Feb 1987) – Megan Stine and H. William Stine Young Indiana Jones Edit The first Indiana Jones video game was a 1982 adaptation of Raiders of the Lost Ark , released on the Atari 2600 . Atari also released Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1985.

In 1987, Mindscape released Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients for the Apple II and PC DOS computer platforms. In 1988, a Nintendo Entertainment System version of Temple of Doom was released. LucasArts released two games based on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, entitled The Action Game and The Graphic Adventure. A NES version of The Last Crusade was released in 1991. The final adaptation of the films, until 2008, was Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures , released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994. In 2008, LucasArts released Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures , which was based on the original three movies; it was followed by Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues . The social gaming company Zynga partnered with Lucasfilm to produce Indiana Jones Adventure World in late 2011.

[93] Attractions Edit Action on the set of the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" Prior to Disney's acquisition, George Lucas collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering on four occasions to create Indiana Jones attractions for Disney Parks : Edit Template:Further2 For the holiday season following the June 1981 debut of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Kenner produced a 12-inch-tall "Authentically styled Action Figure" of Indiana Jones. The next spring they delivered nine smaller-scale (3 Template:Fraction ") action figures, three playsets , replicas of the German desert convoy truck and Jones' horse, all derived from the Raiders movie. [94] They also offered a Raiders board game . [95] In conjunction with the theatrical release of Temple of Doom in 1984, TSR, Inc. released miniature metal versions of twelve characters from both films for a role playing game . LJN Toys Ltd. also released action figures of Jones, Mola Ram, and the Giant Thugee; there were plans for the addition of Willie Scott and Short Round, and also a mine car racing set, but these were never made available.

[96] No toys were produced to tie in with The Last Crusade in 1989, but in 1993 Horizon released highly detailed vinyl model kits of Indiana and Henry Jones, [97] while in 1995 Micro Machines produced a set of ten die-cast toy vehicles from all three films. [95] Micro Machines also considered a mini. playset, but this was never made available. [98] In 1999, Toys McCoy released a Japanese-market-only limited edition 12-inch figure of Indiana and his horse from Raiders. [99] In 2001, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts sold new, exclusive action figures and model vehicles, [100] and a second wave followed in August 2003. This included G.I. Joe versions of Jones, including an African-American styled toy, to honor the black performers at their stunt shows. [101] Hasbro released toys based on Raiders of the Lost Ark and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008.

Further figures, including characters from The Last Crusade and Temple of Doom, followed later in the year, [102] but were distributed on a very limited basis. This line of toys included 3 Template:Fraction -inch and 12-inch figures, vehicles, a playset, and a series of "Adventure Heroes" aimed at young children. [103] Hasbro announced the cancellation of the line in the fall of 2008, due to decreasing sales, although some figures continued to be released up until the 2011 San Diego Comic Convention. Sideshow Collectibles , Gentle Giant, Diamond Select Toys and Kotobukiya [104] also earned Indiana Jones licensing rights in 2008. [105] [106] [107] [108] Lego released eight play sets to coincide with the fourth film, based on Raiders and The Last Crusade as well as on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [109] [110] Merchandise featuring franchise cross-overs include a Mr.

Potato Head "Taters Of The Lost Ark" set by Hasbro, [111] Mickey Mouse as Indiana Jones, [112] and a Muppets -branded Adventure Kermit action figure , produced by Palisades Toys and based on the frog's appearance in the Disney World stunt show as seen in The Muppets at Walt Disney World . [113] Role-playing game Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Family Guy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 5,848pages on Share Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the second film in the Indiana Jones franchise, and prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, stumbling upon a Kālī Thuggee religious cult plotting child slavery, black magic and ritual human sacrifice. In " Fifteen Minutes of Shame ", Peter threatens Meg by refusing to give her the antidote to poison in a reference to the film.

In " The Courtship of Stewie's Father ", Stewie and Peter dress like Indy and Short Round. The sequence including an Arab chasing Peter and Stewie and Michael Eisner reciting Mola Ram's heart-stealing chant, only to get pushed off a cliff and eaten by crocodiles in the same manner also parodies the film. In " Family Goy ", Stewie recited the chant as an extension of a Jewish prayer, using Meg as his victim. Indiana and Stewie as Short Round appear in a cutaway in " Stewie B. Goode " when Stewie decides learning how to swim isn't as bad as the summer he spent in India. During a fight between Peter and Brian in " Play It Again, Brian ", Peter holds a keg above his head with the intent to hit Brian with it, and is kicked in the genitals, at which time the keg falls on his head. A similar fight happened in the film, when an Indian cult member was subject to it during a fight with Jones. In " Road to Germany ", Brian, Stewie and Mort 's escape from their plane via a life raft parodies a scene from the film.

Before jumping out in the life raft, Stewie says Willie Scott's line about not sinking and the plane crashes in the same manner. When Can I Watch Indiana Jones With My Kids? | Movie News | Movies.com "If you know you are going to fail, then fail gloriously." Movies.com > Movie News > When Can I Watch Indiana Jones With My Kids? When Can I Watch Indiana Jones With My Kids? When Can I Watch Indiana Jones With My Kids? Tweet Thanks to all who wrote in following our debut column asking, “When Can I Watch That With My Kids?” The positive responses confirmed what we expected all along: There’s a vibrant community of parents interested in cultivating the next generation of film geeks who are eager to discuss which movies are appropriate, and why. We seemed to strike a nerve by leading off with Star Wars , so we’re keeping the discussion in the Lucas-Spielberg wheelhouse for at least another week. Let’s tackle the first name in adventure and figure out when you can watch Indiana Jones with your kids. The Discussion: How Should Your Kids “Meet” Indy? Brendan, my three-year-old son, is obsessed with Indiana Jones.

He has the kid-sized fedora, the plastic whip, and a satchel for his “treasures.” (Read: A tennis ball and one of his older brother’s baseball trophies.) He’s even able to hum John Williams’ theme song as he runs through the house. Then again, movie scores appear to be Brendan’s specialty. We were driving in the car one day listening to the “E.T.” soundtrack on Sirius/XM’s Cinemagic channel and Bren asked, “Is this Darth Vader or Indiana Jones?” Initially I laughed, because Williams occasionally recycles his riffs. But then it hit me: The beloved archaeologist is ingrained in my son’s fiber. That’s strange. He’s 3, which is way too young for face-melting Nazis, heart-ripping Thuggees, fridge-nuking Communists and the embarrassing sight of Shia LaBeouf swinging with CGI monkeys. And Indiana Jones never had a cartoon. That statement, in and of itself, really surprises me.

While Lucas and Spielberg attempted to expand their cherished character with the live-action Young Indiana Jones Chronicles television series, Indy never starred in a Saturday morning animated program … ironic when you consider the hero, himself, was born of Saturday matinee serials from the 1940s. But we found an “in” to Indy’s world: the LEGO Indiana Jones video games. The initial release (not the overly complicated second installment) does an excellent job of working its way through the original Jones movie trilogy, showing off the major set pieces from each film as it familiarizes kids with the key characters. Because we played that game straight through – with my 7-year-old helping and my 3-year-old basically absorbing – the boys had a strong point of reference by the time we popped in the films. So if you haven’t yet, and you have the means to do so, introduce your kids to Indiana Jones through the LEGO Indiana Jones video games. They’re also an excellent refresher course for parents who haven’t seen the films in years. Of the four existing Indiana Jones films, the ironically titled Last Crusade’s probably the only one you can pop in and watch uninterrupted with your kids from start to finish.

The inclusion of Sean Connery as Indy’s father makes this quest for the Holy Grail softer and more kid-friendly than its immediate predecessors. Also, the circus train sequence (with the late River Phoenix as a teenage Jones) is a perfectly encapsulated introduction to the bravery, whimsy, heart-racing danger and physical comedy that define the entire series. Parents can surf through Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom , of course, but keep that remote control handy. Why? Let’s talk about it in the red flags section. Red Flags: They Created the PG-13 Rating For A Reason Two major issues stood out while watching the Indiana Jones films with my kids, one that was obvious and the other I didn’t expect. • These are gritty, violent films. Spielberg has made kid-friendly films, for sure, but the Indiana Jones films weren’t made with children in mind from the onset. Ironically, Raiders might be one of the last Indiana Jones films you’d want to watch with your children. While Brendan was enamored with Indy dodging the “big ball,” as he called it, I always had to distract him from the sight of a bloody Alfred Molina impaled on a spike.

If your kid didn’t have a snake phobia yet, Raiders can cure that. In fact, most of the Raiders fight sequences have a malicious element of danger, from Indy being shot in the arm before being tossed onto the hood of a truck to the shirtless, boxing Nazi headbutting an airplane propeller. Brutal. That dark, dangerous streak continues through Temple of Doom, a film that directly led to the creation of the PG-13 rating because parents complained that the violence and disturbing themes pushed the envelope of a family friendly PG. Boy, does it ever. Brendan thinks Temple of Doom’s only 15 minutes long, consisting of a life-raft escape, a mine car ride, and Indy bringing a bunch of strange kids back to their moms and dads. The violence (and language) in the Indiana Jones series is bound to be an issue, and it will be up to each parent to decide how tolerant you’ll be of certain scenes. Just as every kid wants to pretend he has a lightsaber after watching Star Wars, Indiana Jones is going to create an army of jumping, swinging, whipping and punching Indy clones in your house. Hide your breakables. • There’s a lot of exposition.

Aside from the action, there’s a healthy amount of exposition, particularly in Raiders and Doom. The deep, rich mythology conceived by screenwriters Lawrence Kasdan, Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz and Jeffrey Boam sets this franchise apart. No other series so nimbly trots the globe (personified by those memorable red lines across sepia-tined geographic maps). But your youngest might not be as fascinated with the myths and legends Indy often spews near the end of the first act in all of these structured adventures. Of course Indy needs to set the stage for the adventure that’s on its way. But kids, understandably, will want to get to the action. So do we, so let’s jump to some green lights. Green Lights: Putting the “Action” in “Lights! Camera! Action!” From the department of obvious statements comes this: • Spielberg’s Indiana Jones films have some of the most memorable, inventive and cleverly choreographed stunts in film history. No matter the age, your kids are bound to marvel at the nonstop action sequences that power the Indiana Jones franchise.

My favorite remains the mine car ride through Temple of Doom (as well as that film’s tense standoff on a rope bridge … though really, Indy, did you have to tell Mola Ram you’d see him in Hell? Thanks for that, Spielberg). The tank fight in Last Crusade and Indy’s pursuit of a transported Ark in Raiders also rank as the series’ best. Even Indy and Mutt evading Russians on a motorcycle breathed a little life into the otherwise superficial Crystal Skull . For kids who have been raised on exaggerated stunt sequences in animated fare, seeing such impossibly physical actions brought to life in the Indiana Jones franchise will be an awakening. Just be sure to stop by the Talking Points section underneath this to read about potential consequences of these cool action set pieces. • Who runs the world? Marion. “But Indiana Jones is a masculine film franchise that won’t interest my daughter!” Not true. In fact, one could argue that Indy’s feminine side feeds his intelligence, contemplation, and compassion (which drives all of Temple of Doom). Yes, that side’s often overwhelmed by Indy’s impatience and brash behavior (total male characteristics), but I think plenty of young daughters out there will connect with Indy’s need to help those in need.

And if they don’t click with Indy, they’re certainly going to love Marion, a positive force for young, female audience members. Oddly enough, Marion’s personality is best developed in the inferior Crystal Skull. While she’s a bit of an impatient spitfire in Raiders, there’s also the traditional “damsel-in-distress” role Spielberg forces beautiful Karen Allen into. But it’s nowhere near as one-note as the part Kate Capshaw was asked to play in Doom. At least as a consolation prize, Capshaw got to become Mrs. Steven Spielberg, ensuring she’d never have to work another day in her life. • Bringing the kids to the party. One other thing I want to commend Spielberg and Lucas on in these films is the inclusion of young characters when the stories didn’t necessarily call for them. Short Round’s not just an excellent sidekick for Indy, he also humanizes the demonic elements of Doom (to a certain extent). As mentioned, the decision to launch Last Crusade with a young Indiana in the circus-train sequence was inspired. And yes, Mutt is a favorite with my boys, yet even they think the monkey-swinging scene looks silly. Smart kids.

Talking Points: Brains As Well As Brawn A bespectacled hero who works as a university professor? A book-smart protagonist who relies on his puzzle-solving skills as much as his fists? Indiana Jones is a multi-faceted role model for kids of all ages. We’ve nicknamed our boys “The Brain” and “The Brawn.” My older son is contemplative and clever, while my young son never met a person he didn’t want to tackle. It struck me, while watching the Indiana Jones films with my sons, how Ford imbued his hero with both of these qualities, and the character’s better served because of it. Take the time during the text-heavy parts of the Indiana Jones series to discuss the importance of puzzle-solving, of applying one’s intellect when obstacles arise. School your children on the subject of archaeology. It might open them up to new subjects. Reiterate the importance of education, a vital component in Indy’s environment. Use these films as an opportunity to explore your family’s past. Particularly after Last Crusade, discuss relationships between parents and children – the driving theme of that third film.

From a filmmaking standpoint, the Indiana Jones films can -- and should -- be used to help educate your children on the role of stunt men in movie making. Use this knowledge to explain why they can NOT duplicate some of the spectacular leaps and climbs Indiana tries, because Lord knows they are going to want to try. Appropriate Age The Indiana Jones films grew more audience-friendly with each new installment, meaning parents hoping to introduce the legendary character to their children will want to start with the later films and work backward. Sure, that’s going to mess with the continuity of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Be prepared to explain how old Marion turned so hot, all of a sudden. But I was surprised at how mature these films are, mainly because I only remembered how fun the standalone action set pieces from each individual film could be. It’s the material bridging those sequences that will challenge parents, because it’s in those asides that Spielberg and his screenwriters were allowed to expand their fictional world. The Indiana Jones franchise is appropriate for kids ages 10 and up. Wait longer for Raiders and Temple, which inspired the PG-13 rating for a reason.

If you’re really anxious to introduce Indy to your kids, watch the films first and pick out a scene or two that you feel they can handle. Each film boasts a memorable action sequence that’s bound to thrill your budding film geek. And as mentioned, if you have a gaming console, try the LEGO franchise. It helped us open our kids up to Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Batman and Harry Potter, characters I know we will be discussing with this column in the coming weeks and months. PREVIOUS COLUMNS: INDIANA JONES - Movie Reviews - YouTube INDIANA JONES - Movie Reviews Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.

Published on Mar 18, 2016 WATCH Jon's Indiana Jones parody film from 2006: Episode #184: The Indiana Jones Franchise Donning his fedora, Jon reviews the four first "Indiana Jones" feature films all directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as the title character; the groundbreaking original installment from 1981, "Raiders Of The Lost Ark", its darker prequel, "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom", the amusing father-son third chapter, "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade", and the poorly recieved 21st-centry sequel, "Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull", co-starring Shia LaBeouf. VISIT: for individual reviews and trailer commentaries. WATCH more episodes of Movie Night at: Tonight's Films: • Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) - Spielberg's magnum opus and the quintessential adventure film, 10/10. • Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom (1984) - Still an exciting adventure with thrilling set-pieces, 8/10.

• Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989) - Funny, if familiar; the ultimate adventure for all movie fans, 10/10. • Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (2008) - Not a bad movie, just a bad Indiana Jones movie, 6/10. Review Next Episode's Films: • Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016) ~~ Movie Night ~~ Your host, and film critic Jonathan Paula reviews everything from opening day releases, recent DVDs, upcoming trailers, and classics from years past, with an interactive format that integrates audience comments into a polished presentation. Along with your votes, each film is scored on the "Rate-O-Matic" for a 1-10 ranking. Episodes are filmed "on-location" inside the world's most famous movie house, the TCL Chinese Theater in downtown Hollywood, and usually contain three or more film reviews focused on a specific theme. Quick reviews and trailer commentaries are also posted weekly to the "MovieNight" channel. New episodes uploaded every weekend, except during the summer.

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Question: What is the second film in the Indiana Jones franchise?
Answer: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom