In what is the modern-day equivalent of a film getting a fancy new special edition DVD prior to a sequel or a remake, Disney will be adding a slew of “Indiana Jones” content to its Disney+ streaming platform in the lead-up to “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” With the fifth Harrison Ford-starring period piece actioner set to premiere in Cannes on May 18 and worldwide on June 30, the platform will host the previous four Steven Spielberg-directed and George Lucas-produced “Indiana Jones” films and the decades-old television episodic beginning May 31.“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” originally titled just “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” will join “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Alongside those Lucasfilm-produced and Paramount-released blockbusters will be “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.”Airing on ABC in the mid-1990s, “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” were hour-long episodes showcasing Indy in two stages of his life, as a nine-year-old played by Corey Carrier and a 20-year-old played by Sean Patrick Flanery. The stories concerned Indy making his way through significant moments in history and would be bookended by a 93-year-old Indiana Jones (George Hall).
Kudos to Steven Spielberg for speaking out against wacko censorship
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regrets editing the guns out of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and digitally swapping them with walkie-talkies for the 20th anniversary re-release in 2002. “That was a mistake,” a repentant Spielberg said of his misguided attempt to reduce the ending’s peril.
“I never should have done that. ‘E.T.’ is a product of its era.
No film should be revised based on the lenses we now are, either voluntarily, or being forced to peer through.”Mea culpa, mea culpa!Sorry Steve may have arrived at this obvious conclusion 21 years too late, but he’s absolutely right. It’s ludicrous, not to mention historically destructive, to endlessly rework old art because of society’s ever-changing mores. How refreshing it is to hear a director of his stature and popularity publicly acknowledge this self-righteous censorship trend for what it really is: completely cuckoo.Back when Spielberg first wielded his egomaniacal eraser, overarching directorial revisions were deservedly mocked and ridiculed by comedians and satirists. George Lucas had recently shoved a pointless singing alien into a re-release of “Return of the Jedi” and changed the actor playing the ghost of Anakin Skywalker to the “Star Wars” prequels’ Hayden Christiansen, among other insane redos. Delectably going after both Lucas and Spielberg’s foolishness, a 2002 episode of “South Park” saw the boys fight to prevent the filmmakers from mangling “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” But the obsession with reshaping works of art has turned from silly to serious.Now, more and more movies, books and other entertainments have, by both sides of the aisle, been lumped into the rancor of politics with endless calls for puritanical bannings, woke edits, trigger warnings and a slew of
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Lost ‘Goonies’ footage reveals hilarious Steven Spielberg prank
famously skilled at directing kids in movies. But a new video that’s surfaced puts the Hollywood heavyweight’s own childlike energy on display.A decades-old clip posted this week on Twitter shows the “E.T.” filmmaker playing a massive prank on “Goonies” director Richard Donner, back in 1985.
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Harrison Ford reveals this is his ‘last time’ as Indiana Jones
Total Film.“I had been ambitious to do this film for 10 years, and there finally came a time when we all committed to that,” he added. “It was a joyous moment for me.
Steven Spielberg says it was a “mistake” editing guns out of ‘E.T.’
Steven Spielberg has said that he regrets editing out guns from the 1980s classic film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.The science fiction film premiered in 1982, and follows an alien who was left behind on Earth after the rest of his family were chased away by US government vehicles. During his stay, he met a 10-year-old boy who sheltered him and promised to keep him safe until he returned home.Speaking at the New York Times 100 Summit on Tuesday (April 25) the iconic director made remarks regarding editing a scene to feature federal agents holding walkie-talkies instead of guns when they were chasing the children for the 20th anniversary special edition of the film.
Barack and Michelle Obama enjoy dinner with Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg
Barack and Michelle Obama had a very special dinner in Barcelona. The pair had a great time with Steven Spielberg and Bruce Springsteen ahead of his concert, which is taking place on Friday, April 28, and is his first performance in Spain since 2016.The 73-year-old musician was accompanied by his wife Patti Scialfa, who seems to be good friends with the former First Lady.
Michelle & Barack Obama Hold Hands While Exploring Barcelona With Steven Spielberg
Michelle and former President Barack Obama are sightseeing in Barcelona, Spain.
Steven Spielberg Reviews 'Indiana Jones 5,' the First Film He Didn't Direct in the Franchise
Steven Spielberg was originally set to direct Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Steven Spielberg shares his first reaction to seeing ‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny’
Steven Spielberg has shared his reaction after seeing Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny for the first time.The upcoming fifth instalment is the first entry in the franchise not directed by Spielberg, who instead serves as an executive producer. James Mangold, who previously helmed Logan and Ford v Ferrari, takes up the role of director on the sequel.During the Time 100 Summit (via Variety), Spielberg was asked what it was like watching an Indiana Jones movie he didn’t direct.“I just had that experience two nights ago,” the director said.
‘Indy 5’: Steven Spielberg Has Seen ‘The Dial Of Destiny’ And Says “It’s Really, Really A Good Indiana Jones Film”
James Mangold‘s “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” will have its world premiere next month at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18: a prestige showing for a prestige franchise. Or what was once a prestige franchise? Fifteen years after 2008’s “Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Cyrstal Skull,” it’s hard to tell how much cultural caché Lucasfilm‘s storied series still has.
Ke Huy Quan Reacts To Fans’ Call For Return In ‘Indiana Jones 5’
Ke Huy Quan has some disappointing news for “Indiana Jones” fans.
Ke Huy Quan Reacts to Fans' Call for Return in 'Indiana Jones 5' (Exclusive)
Ke Huy Quan has some disappointing news for fans.ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the Oscar-winner, who was being honored at the TIME 100 Gala Wednesday, about rumors that he may make a cameo in the saga's fifth installment,, alongside the film's reigning star, Harrison Ford.«I want to say [yes], but no,» Quan said when asked if he'd be making a cameo in the film. «Here's the thing. I don't want t to disappoint the fans.
‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny’ Rides Into CinemaCon With New Clip & Message From Harrison Ford That Calls Back ‘Raiders’
A pre-taped message from Harrison Ford introduced an extended action clip from Lucasfilms’ highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny during Disney’s CinemaCon presentation here in Las Vegas this morning. Said the veteran actor, “Hello CinemaCon! Playing Indiana Jones all these years has meant the world to me. (The movies) have adventure and heart — and for some reason snakes.” In a charming call back to the original Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ford added, “Why did it have to be snakes?”
Kim Kardashian shows off toned abs in crop top and sheer blazer and trousers set
Kim Kardashian flashed her toned midriff in a sheer two-piece as she arrived at the Lincoln Center in New York City on Tuesday. Kim, who earlier attended a Lakers basketball game alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is no stranger when it comes to standout outfits from some of the biggest designers.
Steven Spielberg Watched ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ Loved It and Told the Director: ‘Damn! I Thought I Only Knew How to Make One of These’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Steven Spielberg has seen “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” the fifth installment in the long-running adventure franchise and, notably, the first entry not to be directed by Spielberg himself. “The Wolverine” and “Ford v Ferrari” director James Mangold took over filmmaking duties on “Dial of Destiny.” Anyone worried a Spielberg-less “Indiana Jones” movie might not deliver the goods can now rest easy, as Spielberg himself loved the latest sequel. “I just had that experience two nights ago,” Spielberg said at the Time 100 Summit when asked what it’s like watching an “Indiana Jones” movie he didn’t direct. “Bob Iger had a screening for a lot of the Disney executives and I came to the screening along with the director James Mangold. Everybody loved the movie. It’s really, really a good Indiana Jones film. I’m really proud of what Jim has done with it.”
Steven Spielberg blasts revising old films for modern audiences, reveals regret about ‘E.T.’
hit 1982 film “E.T.” that showed government agents armed with guns.The scene ultimately didn’t make it into the 2002 re-release of the film and instead had the guns replaced with walkie talkies.“That was a mistake. That was a mistake,” he said at the Time 100 Summit Tuesday, adding, “I never should have done that because ‘E.T.’ was a product of its era.”“No film should be revised based on the lenses we now are, either voluntarily or being forced to peer through.”“‘E.T.’ was a film that I was sensitive to the fact that the federal agents were approaching kids with firearms exposed and I thought I would change the guns into walkie talkies.
Steven Spielberg Regrets Editing Guns Out of ‘E.T.,’ Says ‘No Film Should Be Revised Based On’ Today’s Standards: ‘That Was a Mistake’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Steven Spielberg participated in a masterclass at the Time 100 Summit and announced he regrets editing guns out of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” The film’s 1982 theatrical cut includes a scene of officers chasing young kids with firearms. Spielberg edited the guns out for the 20th anniversary release of the film and replaced the firearms with walkie talkies. “That was a mistake,” Spielberg said. “I never should have done that. ‘E.T.’ is a product of its era. No film should be revised based on the lenses we now are, either voluntarily, or being forced to peer through.” “‘E.T.’ was a film that I was sensitive to the fact that the federal agents were approaching kids with firearms exposed and I thought I would change the guns into walkie talkies…Years went by and I changed my own views,” Spielberg continued. “I should have never messed with the archives of my own work and I don’t recommend anyone do that. All our movies are a kind of a signpost of where we were when we made them, what the world was like, and what the world was receiving when we got those stories out there. So I really regret having that out there.”
'Queen Cleopatra' Director Speaks Out Against Critics Of Egyptian Royal's Race in Netflix Mini-Series
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