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date posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:13 PM

Keeping Up With the Joneses

I know I should be working on my CIV blog, but this news was too good to pass up. I stumbled upon this news article on Comcast.net regarding Indy 4 and felt the need to share this tidbit of SQUEE news with you all. I just can't get enough of da Maker, who I'm still trying to forgive for not showing up to his own party in Los Angeles.

I guess this bit of news warrants forgiveness since he is working on this speschul project for us right now.

Check out Who's Who in the cast...SQUEEEEEE

This one's for you Hansgirl.

Back to your regular scheduled blogging program or whatever we do in here.

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Sean Connery Won't Be Back for `Indy 4'
By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES - The next "Indiana Jones" flick will not be another father-son affair. Sean Connery says he will not return to play dad to Harrison Ford's globe-trotting adventurer Indy.

Connery played Indy's father in 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," the third installment of the franchise directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas.

"I get asked the question so often, I thought it best to make an announcement," Connery, 76, said in a statement posted Thursday on Lucasfilm's "Indiana Jones" Web site. "I thought long and hard about it, and if anything could have pulled me out of retirement it would have been an `Indiana Jones' film."

"I love working with Steven and George, and it goes without saying that it is an honor to have Harrison as my son," he said. "But in the end, retirement is just too damned much fun."

The fourth "Indiana Jones" film, not yet titled, is again directed by Spielberg and produced by Lucas. Shooting begins this month, and the movie is due out May 22, 2008.

Lucasfilm also announced Thursday that Cate Blanchett, John Hurt and Ray Winstone will be joining the cast, which along with Ford, includes Shia LaBeouf.

Connery _ who played the bookish Henry Jones Sr. in "The Last Crusade" and affectionately called his son "Junior" _ did have some words for the 64-year-old Ford.

"I do, however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator!" Connery said. "This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say, `Break a leg, everyone.'"

Here is the link for Indy 4 updates: http://www.indianajones.com/

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	Kenobi-fan The Jundland Wastes Journal
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:18 PM I thought Sean's comments were sincere, humorous, and enlightening...I actually posted a comment on his website to that effect. I'll miss him but I get it.

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day (gone fishin')
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:22 PM The next "Indiana Jones" flick will not be another father-son affair. If the rumors are true... I wouldn't be so sure. Even sans Sir Sean, I can't imagine a Spielberg movie without some element of missing-fatherhood.

	nob01 Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:22 PM Quite frankly I would watch Ray Winstone and John Hurt if they starred in the Hilton Sisters story - so Indy IV is rocking for me already!!

	gencrs Technical Manuals from The GFFA
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:32 PM Thanks for the info. That's going to be an outstanding cast, except for Shia LaBeouf. I thinks he's been in way too many movies recently, including the new Transformers movie. I'm curious what the story is going to be. I guess I'll have to check the Net.

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:33 PM Wwwwwaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! I'm ok really; at least I have my Harri-poo! Thanks for the heads-up, my friend!

	rivet head WILL TYPE STAR WARS BLOG FOR FOOD!
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 12:55 PM Mmm, I'm still on the fence about Indy IV. I'm seriously worried that this one might cause the whole franchise to jump the shark... but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 1:18 PM Awww! I really like Sean Connery as Indy's dad! Now get busy on that C4 blog, Master!!! Love ya!!!

	brooklooineghost Just a simple mom trying to make my way in the (expanded) universe
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 1:26 PM da Maker, who I'm still trying to forgive for not showing up to his own party in Los Angeles. Hmph. Thought it was just me . . .

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 2:27 PM Hmph. Thought it was just me . . . Nope, it's definitely not just you...

	padmeskywalker77 Padme's Legacy
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 3:05 PM Thanks for the news, Master I guess I had better get up off my lazy butt and watch the first three films then, huh? (ducks as poodoo is thrown my way) Hmph. Thought it was just me . . . You are definitely not alone here...

	jediprincess77 I Know...
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 3:25 PM Awww! That's such a bummer! There was a time when Natalie Portman was rumored to be playing Indy's daughter, too... But I'm still so incredibly PUMPED for this film!!! INDY INDY INDY!!!!!

	darthAbdol All hail Star Wars!
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 4:08 PM Ah well, i was really hoping he could make it Still: I'm still so incredibly PUMPED for this film!!! INDY INDY INDY!!!!! Amen to that

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 5:42 PM I'll miss Sean.... but I'm still excited for the new movie! Hmph. Thought it was just me . . . Absolutely not! I expected him to turn up as a special "surprise"!

	ketal13 HanAnWan
date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 8:58 PM Hot Da^n!! Before I read anything I HAVE to comment on that picture.YEEE-UUUMMMM! Going to read now... not showing up to his own party in Los Angeles Seriously?!?! How rude! Ahh. I can get by without Sean, he was a nice touch, but certainly didn't make the whole Indy Series. I mean afterall, it was all about Ha--Ha--Harrison. MMMMmmmmm.

Rogueish
W.I.E.R.D.

date Posted: Jun 07, 2007 10:37 PM

Oh my, Harrison's 64?! I had no idea. Well for that reason alone, and also because Lucas is involved, would have given me cause to cast my usual doom and gloom negative comments about this project. I mean look what happened when he resurrected Star Wars and made 3 movies - complete arse.

However, now that I've learned that Ray Winstone is involved, it should be a blast.

Betcha he's the bad guy.

Disclaimer: It still may be a flop. I thought the remake of The Hitcher would be watchable thanks to Sean Bean, but it aint.

	JediMelindaWolf Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Jun 08, 2007 7:38 AM 'Tis a shame Mr. Connery won't be in the cast. He's such a good actor. Alas, some things just are not meant to be. In any case, I certainly am looking forward to Number IV! Now that's a non-SW film for which I just may attend the Midnight Showing! MTFBWY

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Jun 08, 2007 12:05 PM Too bad he won't be in it. Would make it fun if he were. Some people just know how to say no and when it's time to quit. Has anybody seen the cast listing for the next installment of the Mummy series??? According to what I saw, Brendan Fraser is the ONLY one coming back, as far as original cast goes. vadersgirl33

	orcrist611
date Posted: Aug 06, 2007 9:07 PM 64 for christs sake, how is harison gonna do any stunts i sure hope this doesnt end up harrison just sits around while a child or sidekick of his does all the work, of course im most likely underestimating our favorite actor Hope its a blast

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