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Just in Time For 'Indy 4,' Archaeologists Fight
it Out Over Harrison Ford [Great Men Of Science]

post from Defamer on 16 May 2008 06:00:00 PM. © Defamer

Pity the poor, misunderstood archaeologist, chained to painstaking years of research and field work only to live in the cultural shadow of the globetrotting, Nazi-battling adventurer Indiana Jones. Not ones to miss an opportunity, though, the leaders of the Archaeological Institute of America have dovetailed with the forthcoming release of Indiana Jones 4 to welcome franchise star Harrison Ford as a trustee. "The group promotes archaeological excavation, research, education and preservation worldwide," notes an AP dispatch. "AIA President Brian Rose says Ford's Indiana Jones character has played a major part in stimulating interest in archaeological exploration."

A rebel faction within the group is calling bullshit, however, alleging that even the Nazis did a better job of preserving antiquities in the series than its hero ever did:

"There are codes of ethics in archaeology, and I don't think he would be a member. Not in good standing, anyway," said Mark Rose, online editorial director for the Archaeological Institute of America. ...

Indiana Jones and other productions such as The Mummy and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider flicks benefit archaeology by getting general audiences thinking and talking about the ancient world, said Bob Murowchick, associate professor of archaeology at Boston University. But the movies emphasize the tomb-raiding aspect, leaving the impression that artifacts are there for the taking by whomever stumbles on them first, he said.

"The one thing we do worry quite a bit about is the looting aspect, because archaeological looting is really a serious issue," Murowchick said. "This kind of glorifying of breaking into a tomb and snagging a crystal this or golden that feeds into the notion that these are valuable objects, and we should all get it while we can."

We're no philistines; naturally, we side with Murowchick, whose own script treatment, Bob Murowchick and the Lost Crusade of the Tenure Track, is reportedly close to a franchise option at Sony. May he, too, land some day at Cannes, and may all his Hollywood dreams also come true — or, you know, at least historically accurate.

Ford elected to Boston-based archaeological group [AP]

'Jones': Real archaeologists don't have whips [AP]

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Scott Pilgrim + Mary Elizabeth Winstead vs. The
World [Casting Couch]

post from Film School Rejects on 16 May 2008 05:55:00 PM. © Film School Rejects

The Hollywood Reporter reported (heh) today and it was confirmed by Edgar Wright himself that super hottie Mary Elizabeth Winstead has joined the cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. The film will follow the adventures of Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), a slacker teen, who aims to win the ...

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Michael Moores Next Movie is NOT a Fahrenheit
9/11 Sequel

post from /Film on 16 May 2008 05:49:17 PM. © /Film

When it was first announced that Paramount Vantage and Overture would be distributing Michael Moore?s next film, the press release stated that ?the subject matter of the new film is being kept under wraps by all the principals.? I think where people got confused is the release also called the film ?a searing and provocative follow up to his groundbreaking 2004 documentary Fahrenheit 9/11?. (...)

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Cloverfield sequel may have to wait

post from Filmstalker on 16 May 2008 05:30:31 PM. © Filmstalker

A sequel to Cloverfield is not certain yet it would seem. Despite casting rumours already starting, and a deal apparently signed, J.J. Abrams may have other plans first....Visit Filmstalker for the full story. Restricted feeds to protect content.

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No Time To Hit The Gym, Dr. Jones [A Call To The
Bullpen]

post from Defamer on 16 May 2008 05:15:00 PM. © Defamer

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Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford, admitted in an interview with Maria Menounos that he buys his shirts at the Baby Gap. Ford said that he felt that this was in the best shape he'd been in in years and that he wanted to show off his sleek physique with some more revealing clothing. Yet after the film wrapped, Ford's work out routine sort of slipped away and he was left a collection of ill-fitting clothing. Ford said, "I didn't want them to go to waste. So, I'm going to wear them every now and then to give myself some motivation to hit the gym again."

[Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin]

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The Dark Knight: New Joker Banner and Television
Spot

post from /Film on 16 May 2008 05:11:23 PM. © /Film

Warner Bros has released a new Joker Banner and television spot for The Dark Knight. BatmanonFilm brings us The Joker banner seen above, head on over to BOF to see the higher resolution version. (...)

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'The Ten Commandments' Tablets To Be Sold At
Auction

post from Starpulse Entertainment News Blog - Movie News on 16 May 2008 05:00:00 PM. © Starpulse Entertainment News Blog - Movie News

Charlton Heston's most iconic movie treasures are to auctioned off as part of a massive memorabilia sale later this summer. Tablets from The Ten Commandments and the kaftan and pallium the late Heston wore in Ben Hur[...] Read more!

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Airwolf replica helicopter for sale

Ever wanted to own Kit from Knight Rider? Maybe you want to have a Batmobile in the garage. Well now you could own a full size replica of the helicopter from Airwolf! Sweet....Visit Filmstalker for the full story. Restricted feeds to protect content.

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In today's very special installment of Defamer
... [Defamer Casting]

In today's very special installment of Defamer Casting, our talent search reaches new pinnacles of class and cinema culture as hyper-reclusive legend Terrence Malick hits Craigslist to give away a role in his latest film, The Tree of Life. The only catch: You'll need to be a giant. "[Malick] is looking for a very tall man with tough look for shoot early June," writes casting director Vicky Boone. "Ideal look: 6'8" or taller; strong, built physique; wrestler, boxer, basketball player; strong facial features." It also couldn't hurt to live in or near Houston, where Malick is currently shooting (Yao Ming's head shot is en route as we speak). In any case, as per the custom established in Malick's previous two films The Thin Red Line and The New World, expect 95% of your performance to land on the cutting-room floor. Even Adrien Brody and Christian Bale had to pay their dues. Good luck! [Craigslist]

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The wonderful cruelty called movie writing

Writing a movie is cruel.It is cruel when you are writing and apparently not writing. When you sit there and think about the basics. How should the script end? Which genre plays the movie in? Is the plot point good enough? How does the world function? Questions upon questions in this process called story design, [...]

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