As Barbie and Oppenheimer looked on their collective good works, the pair must have sighed, “Now I Am Become Barbenheimer, the destroyer of industry excuses and conventional thinking.”
That is certainly what it feels like the Monday morning after what was the most significant weekend of the year at the domestic box office. The twin releases of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer, two films likely pitted against each other because one studio was mad at the other for partnering with Nolan, has turned out to be the most consequential and illuminating example of how much the ground beneath Hollywood studios’ feet is shifting in a post-pandemic world, and how traditional assumptions about what constitutes a “safe bet” need to change too.
As you’ve likely already heard, the combined and ultimately complementary appeal of Barbie and Oppenheimer has created a unique cultural moment where excitement over...
That is certainly what it feels like the Monday morning after what was the most significant weekend of the year at the domestic box office. The twin releases of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer, two films likely pitted against each other because one studio was mad at the other for partnering with Nolan, has turned out to be the most consequential and illuminating example of how much the ground beneath Hollywood studios’ feet is shifting in a post-pandemic world, and how traditional assumptions about what constitutes a “safe bet” need to change too.
As you’ve likely already heard, the combined and ultimately complementary appeal of Barbie and Oppenheimer has created a unique cultural moment where excitement over...
- 7/24/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino supported the Barbenheimer double release at the cinema and was spotted seeing both ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’.
The ‘Kill Bill’ director was spotted at the movie theater buying tickets to see ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ on the big screen.
“In Westwood after seeing Oppenheimer, Quentin Tarantino walks across the street and buys a ticket to see Barbie,” Saul Gonzalez tweeted along with a photo of the filmmaker buying his movie ticket at the box office, reports Deadline.
The Video Archives Podcast, the podcast hosted by Tarantino and Roger Avery, confirmed the duo’s outing to the cinema.
“Yes our boys were out last night doing what they love to do the most together, seeing movies,” read the Twitter post.
Tom Cruise proposed the idea of making time to see both movies during its opening weekend, sharing photos of himself with tickets to see both films.
“This summer is...
The ‘Kill Bill’ director was spotted at the movie theater buying tickets to see ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ on the big screen.
“In Westwood after seeing Oppenheimer, Quentin Tarantino walks across the street and buys a ticket to see Barbie,” Saul Gonzalez tweeted along with a photo of the filmmaker buying his movie ticket at the box office, reports Deadline.
The Video Archives Podcast, the podcast hosted by Tarantino and Roger Avery, confirmed the duo’s outing to the cinema.
“Yes our boys were out last night doing what they love to do the most together, seeing movies,” read the Twitter post.
Tom Cruise proposed the idea of making time to see both movies during its opening weekend, sharing photos of himself with tickets to see both films.
“This summer is...
- 7/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
[This story contains spoilers for Justified: City Primeval‘s two-episode premiere and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.]
From Logan and Sandman to Indiana Jones and Raylan Givens, Boyd Holbrook has a knack for being a thorn in the hero’s side.
Holbrook recently returned to the big screen in James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which marked the conclusion of Harrison Ford’s 42-year tenure as the title character of Indiana Jones. The Kentucky native played Klaber, a neo-Nazi wannabe who served as Jürgen Voller’s (Mads Mikkelsen) top lieutenant, resembling Holbrook’s role as Donald Pierce in Mangold’s Oscar-nominated film, Logan (2017). Despite some early reservations over the similar parts, Holbrook couldn’t resist the opportunity to work with Ford and help say goodbye to his iconic and daring archaeologist.
“Jim [Mangold] called and said, ‘Listen, I don’t want to offend you, but have a look at it,...
From Logan and Sandman to Indiana Jones and Raylan Givens, Boyd Holbrook has a knack for being a thorn in the hero’s side.
Holbrook recently returned to the big screen in James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which marked the conclusion of Harrison Ford’s 42-year tenure as the title character of Indiana Jones. The Kentucky native played Klaber, a neo-Nazi wannabe who served as Jürgen Voller’s (Mads Mikkelsen) top lieutenant, resembling Holbrook’s role as Donald Pierce in Mangold’s Oscar-nominated film, Logan (2017). Despite some early reservations over the similar parts, Holbrook couldn’t resist the opportunity to work with Ford and help say goodbye to his iconic and daring archaeologist.
“Jim [Mangold] called and said, ‘Listen, I don’t want to offend you, but have a look at it,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After foiling a Nazi plot to unleash the power of the Ark of the Covenant on the world, the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, is heading beneath the Pankot Palace in India to recover the mystical Sankara Stones from the evil Thuggee cult, led by the deranged priest Mola Ram. This mission is all in a day’s work for Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones Jr., whose heroism is becoming a legend worldwide after his thrilling adventure in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Grab your trusty braided kangaroo leather whip, bury your entomophobia deep, and bring your appetite for chilled monkey brains because we’re looking back on the second chapter of Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones franchise, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!
When executive producer and story writer George Lucas teamed up with Steven Spielberg for the Indiana Jones project, the creator of the Star Wars Universe said he...
When executive producer and story writer George Lucas teamed up with Steven Spielberg for the Indiana Jones project, the creator of the Star Wars Universe said he...
- 7/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Well, it certainly wasn’t the gang busters weekend we had anticipated, but Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One was still able to pull off the best 5-day opening of the franchise with a little over $80 million, beating the 5-day take of 2000’s Mission: Impossible- 2’s $78.8 million when the average ticket price was $5.39 compared to 2023’s $10.45. However Dead Reckoning Part One’s 3-day take of $56.2 million will fall short of 2018’s Fallout record of $61.2 million.
So what does this all mean? Well, just a few weeks ago we gave the death knell to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny for opening to such low numbers, that are actually better than what Dead Reckoning did. So why is this not a code red for the Tom Cruise fronted franchise? Well for starters, reviews for Mission: Impossible are far better than they were for Indy with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score...
So what does this all mean? Well, just a few weeks ago we gave the death knell to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny for opening to such low numbers, that are actually better than what Dead Reckoning did. So why is this not a code red for the Tom Cruise fronted franchise? Well for starters, reviews for Mission: Impossible are far better than they were for Indy with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score...
- 7/16/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Update Saturday Am: In the wake of the older-skewing, very expensive Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny stumbling at the box office with an $83.8M Friday-Tuesday domestic start, sources have called upon me to evaluate a similarly priced, older dude franchise sequel at around $300M. That’s this weekend’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which, analyzed by the same measuring stick — particularly given the pic’s U.S./Canada 5-day of $78M — is well-below the $90M tracking Paramount was hoping for. Three-day here is $54.2M.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny’
But here is the root of the root, and the bud of the bud, and that is Dead Reckoning and Dial of Destiny are not the same. Already, in its running global take of $122.2M through yesterday, Dead Reckoning is on the verge of overtaking the $130M global start of Indy.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny’
But here is the root of the root, and the bud of the bud, and that is Dead Reckoning and Dial of Destiny are not the same. Already, in its running global take of $122.2M through yesterday, Dead Reckoning is on the verge of overtaking the $130M global start of Indy.
- 7/15/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It would have been risky business to de-age Tom Cruise for the latest “Mission: Impossible” film, according to director Christopher McQuarrie.
Despite a Cruise lookalike appearing in a series of viral deepfake TikToks with Paris Hilton, McQuarrie deemed a flashback sequence in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” too distracting for filmgoers.
“Originally, there had been a whole sequence at the beginning of the movie that was going to take place in 1989,” McQuarrie told Total Film. “We talked about it as a cold open, we talked about it as flashbacks in the movie, we looked at de-aging.”
He continued, “One of the big things about [the de-aging] I was looking at while researching, I kept saying, ‘Boy, this de-aging is really good’ or ‘This de-aging is not so good.’ Never did I find myself actually following the story. I was so distracted by how an actor that I had known for however...
Despite a Cruise lookalike appearing in a series of viral deepfake TikToks with Paris Hilton, McQuarrie deemed a flashback sequence in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” too distracting for filmgoers.
“Originally, there had been a whole sequence at the beginning of the movie that was going to take place in 1989,” McQuarrie told Total Film. “We talked about it as a cold open, we talked about it as flashbacks in the movie, we looked at de-aging.”
He continued, “One of the big things about [the de-aging] I was looking at while researching, I kept saying, ‘Boy, this de-aging is really good’ or ‘This de-aging is not so good.’ Never did I find myself actually following the story. I was so distracted by how an actor that I had known for however...
- 7/14/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Harrison Ford didn’t feel like Indiana Jones was destined to be a style icon.
The Oscar winner admitted during a GQ video interview that the costume initially baffled him when he started on “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
“It was presented to me as an aspect of the character in the first film,” Ford said. “My questions about it were many.”
The “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” star continued, “Why am I wearing a leather jacket in the jungle? Isn’t it hot here? Why am I carrying a whip? What am I going to do with a fucking whip? Am I going to whip people?”
However, the production team told Ford at the time that “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” despite being made in 1981, had to have an “evocation of time” and a “reflection of movies past” since it was set in 1936.
“I said Ok,...
The Oscar winner admitted during a GQ video interview that the costume initially baffled him when he started on “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
“It was presented to me as an aspect of the character in the first film,” Ford said. “My questions about it were many.”
The “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” star continued, “Why am I wearing a leather jacket in the jungle? Isn’t it hot here? Why am I carrying a whip? What am I going to do with a fucking whip? Am I going to whip people?”
However, the production team told Ford at the time that “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” despite being made in 1981, had to have an “evocation of time” and a “reflection of movies past” since it was set in 1936.
“I said Ok,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
While the Harrison Ford-led Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny features another iconic score from John Williams, the soundtrack includes a few needle drops. “Sympathy for the Devil” by The Rolling Stones was a crucial song in the trailer, and David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” is heard in the film. However, the studio for Indiana Jones 5 had to pay $1 million to play this classic song by The Beatles.
Harrison Ford said ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ paid $1 million to use The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
“Magical Mystery Tour” was released in 1967 as the title track for the soundtrack and TV film of the same name. It’s a psychedelic track that invites listeners on a surreal, colorful journey. In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, “Magical Mystery Tour” welcomes audiences into the 1960s.
After an exciting train heist set during World War II, the...
Harrison Ford said ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ paid $1 million to use The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
“Magical Mystery Tour” was released in 1967 as the title track for the soundtrack and TV film of the same name. It’s a psychedelic track that invites listeners on a surreal, colorful journey. In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, “Magical Mystery Tour” welcomes audiences into the 1960s.
After an exciting train heist set during World War II, the...
- 7/12/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Picture if you will, a world in which someone would say no to Steven Spielberg. After all, the guy changed cinema with 1975’s Jaws, creating the summer blockbuster, earning tons of money, and getting a Best Director nomination. But that’s exactly what happened, several times when Spielberg begged producer Cubby Broccoli to let him make a movie about his childhood hero, James Bond. But after numerous rejections, Spielberg’s best bud George Lucas came to him with another idea: a movie about an adventurer called Indiana Jones.
Spielberg’s James Bond Mission
It’s no surprise that Spielberg loves James Bond. As anyone who saw The Fabelmans can tell you, the director developed his remarkable cinematic sense not by going to film school but by replicating the images of movies he saw at the local suburban theaters. And few movies of that formative era were bigger in the minds...
Spielberg’s James Bond Mission
It’s no surprise that Spielberg loves James Bond. As anyone who saw The Fabelmans can tell you, the director developed his remarkable cinematic sense not by going to film school but by replicating the images of movies he saw at the local suburban theaters. And few movies of that formative era were bigger in the minds...
- 7/12/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic, which won Oscars for the visual effects in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones films Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom, returned to use every trick in the book on the whopping 2,350 VFX shots in the fifth installment of the franchise.
In the opening action sequence of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a young Harrison Ford appears in a 1944-set flashback highlighted by an action scene atop of moving train. Then we meet the elder Indy in 1969 for his next adventure, which includes a tuk-tuk chase in Morocco and — using the dial to time travel — a climax set during the epic siege of Syracuse.
The Hollywood Reporter spoke with production VFX supervisor Andrew Whitehurst and Ilm VFX supervisor Robert Weaver about their work on the movie — the first in the franchise to be helmed by James Mangold (Logan, Ford v. Ferrari). “The conversation never stops,...
In the opening action sequence of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a young Harrison Ford appears in a 1944-set flashback highlighted by an action scene atop of moving train. Then we meet the elder Indy in 1969 for his next adventure, which includes a tuk-tuk chase in Morocco and — using the dial to time travel — a climax set during the epic siege of Syracuse.
The Hollywood Reporter spoke with production VFX supervisor Andrew Whitehurst and Ilm VFX supervisor Robert Weaver about their work on the movie — the first in the franchise to be helmed by James Mangold (Logan, Ford v. Ferrari). “The conversation never stops,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Numbers have begun rolling in for this mid-summer weekend and as expected Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is looking to drop the 60% we predicted on Thursday. If that number holds it would be about a 5% steeper decline than 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which may not sound like much until you consider that Skull opened with over $100 million (or $126.9 million when you account for its 4-day Memorial Day gross.) So when Crystal Skull dropped to number 2 in its second week to the ladies of Sex and the City, it was still able to manage over $44 million, Dial of Destiny will be lucky to see $28 million in its second week.
If there is a glimmer of hope for Indy to maintain its pole position it is that horror films tend to be very front loaded and because of that, Insidious: The Red Door may win the Friday box...
If there is a glimmer of hope for Indy to maintain its pole position it is that horror films tend to be very front loaded and because of that, Insidious: The Red Door may win the Friday box...
- 7/8/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in theatres and playing to divisive audience reactions and less spectacular than expected box office, we thought now would be the time to do our definitive ranking of the Indiana Jones films. Of course, these rankings are just our opinions, so if you disagree – and many of you probably do – make sure to hit us up in the comments. Time to let er’ rip!
5 – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Some of you reading this probably think I’m crazy. Am I actually saying Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is better than Dial of Destiny? Here’s the thing – some parts of Crystal Skull are worse than anything in Dial of Destiny. There’s nothing horrifically embarrassing in this movie, but the thing is, there’s nothing terribly memorable, either. The action is bland, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...
5 – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Some of you reading this probably think I’m crazy. Am I actually saying Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is better than Dial of Destiny? Here’s the thing – some parts of Crystal Skull are worse than anything in Dial of Destiny. There’s nothing horrifically embarrassing in this movie, but the thing is, there’s nothing terribly memorable, either. The action is bland, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...
- 7/8/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Yes, the de-aging of Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is an impressive tech breakthrough by Ilm that far exceeds the much-debated work on “The Irishman.” No, they didn’t rely solely on AI or machine learning. Instead, the de-aging for the Nazi-fighting prologue set in 1944 (with Ford looking 35 years younger) was achieved with every tool in their VFX arsenal — known collectively as “Ilm FaceSwap” — and by more than 100 artists.
Was it necessary? Yes, according to director James Mangold, who told IndieWire’s Anne Thompson: “I thought there would be a way to carry the audience through Harrison’s present-day age by greeting them first with an energetic homage to the previous films. You confront the audience with a young Indy in full flower and full action, and then make a sharp turn. Take everything away and let the audience confront the difference between now and then in a brazen way.
Was it necessary? Yes, according to director James Mangold, who told IndieWire’s Anne Thompson: “I thought there would be a way to carry the audience through Harrison’s present-day age by greeting them first with an energetic homage to the previous films. You confront the audience with a young Indy in full flower and full action, and then make a sharp turn. Take everything away and let the audience confront the difference between now and then in a brazen way.
- 7/7/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” has wrapped things up for the five-film franchise, starring Harrison Ford as one of cinema’s most iconic characters of all time. The film follows Ford as Indy, a world-famous archaeologist, as he goes on a hunt for an ancient artifact that can alter the course of history. Starring alongside him are new faces such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, and Mads Mikkelsen, plus returning heroes Karen Allen and John Rhys-Davies.
The first four “Indiana Jones” movies amassed six Oscar wins and 13 nominations between them, with the franchise’s first outing, “Raiders of the Lost” winning four and landing eight nods in total, including bids for Best Picture and Best Director for Steven Spielberg. It’ll be a mighty achievement for “Dial of Destiny” to match this, particularly as the previous installment, “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” was snubbed entirely by Academy voters.
The first four “Indiana Jones” movies amassed six Oscar wins and 13 nominations between them, with the franchise’s first outing, “Raiders of the Lost” winning four and landing eight nods in total, including bids for Best Picture and Best Director for Steven Spielberg. It’ll be a mighty achievement for “Dial of Destiny” to match this, particularly as the previous installment, “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” was snubbed entirely by Academy voters.
- 7/7/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Karen Allen was "disappointed" with her small role in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.The 71-year-old star briefly returns as Indy's wife Marion Ravenwood in the new movie but lamented how director James Mangold changed the story content and reduced her screentime.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Karen said: "When Steven (Spielberg) was still gonna direct the film, I didn't have the opportunity to read any of those scripts, although I know that Marion was much more involved in the story at that juncture."I knew James had hired new writers and that there was going to be a whole new approach with a new director and new writers, but I was really going into the unknown."The 'Scrooged' star added: "The next thing I knew, I was a reading a script that told ('Dial of Destiny's') story, and of course, I was disappointed.
- 7/7/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Movie stars no longer “own” Hollywood, we are told, but two hallowed brand names owned much of the media space this week.
At age 80, Harrison Ford is soldiering through the interview circuit to energize his balky Indy numbers. And an HBO doc about Rock Hudson this week reminded viewers of an era when stardom was as much manufactured as earned.
Both Ford and Hudson coveted their celebrity, which now borders on the mythic. But early in their careers, both struggled through identity crises, trying to define a persona they could comfortably live with.
The young Hudson was so gawky and naïve that he required emergency coaching on both his speech and sexuality from his ambitious manager, Henry Willson. Neither Willson nor his protégé imagined that Hudson would become a superstar both in cult movies, like Pillow Talk, and in classics, like Giant. Who else could hold his own opposite both Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor?...
At age 80, Harrison Ford is soldiering through the interview circuit to energize his balky Indy numbers. And an HBO doc about Rock Hudson this week reminded viewers of an era when stardom was as much manufactured as earned.
Both Ford and Hudson coveted their celebrity, which now borders on the mythic. But early in their careers, both struggled through identity crises, trying to define a persona they could comfortably live with.
The young Hudson was so gawky and naïve that he required emergency coaching on both his speech and sexuality from his ambitious manager, Henry Willson. Neither Willson nor his protégé imagined that Hudson would become a superstar both in cult movies, like Pillow Talk, and in classics, like Giant. Who else could hold his own opposite both Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor?...
- 7/6/2023
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Indy (Harrison Ford) and Marion (Karen Allen) tied the knot at the end of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull and were headed for wedded bliss. However, Marion doesn’t seem to be in the picture in The Dial of Destiny, but Karen Allen told Variety that that wasn’t always the case.
Related Mission: Impossible: Tom Cruise says he’d love to keep playing Ethan Hunt until he’s Harrison Ford’s age
While Karen Allen does make a cameo in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the actress had imagined that she would have had a bigger role given where the last movie left off. “I think because the last time you see Indy and Marion, they’ve gotten married,” Allen said. “I don’t know that I thought we’d pick up from where we left off,...
Related Mission: Impossible: Tom Cruise says he’d love to keep playing Ethan Hunt until he’s Harrison Ford’s age
While Karen Allen does make a cameo in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the actress had imagined that she would have had a bigger role given where the last movie left off. “I think because the last time you see Indy and Marion, they’ve gotten married,” Allen said. “I don’t know that I thought we’d pick up from where we left off,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
In the wake of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny severely underperforming last week, it would seem this weekend is up for the taking. A lot of films seemed to get out of the way of the final installment of the iconic franchise, choosing only to release titles aimed at specific audiences in a hope to garner some counter programming dollars. One such title, the Jim Caviezel starring Sound of Freedom, which features a faith based angle in its story about human trafficking, has already been released and proved its formidability as it actually beat Indiana Jones at the box office on Tuesday, July 4, when it pulled in a massive $14.2 million against Indy’s $11.6. I don’t think anyone saw Indiana Jones being beaten at the box office just five days after its release, especially on a national holiday. Of course, as we pointed out, a lot of that...
- 7/6/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Los Angeles, July 6 (Ians) Actress Karen Allen, who portrayed the love interest of Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) Marion Ravenwood in the first film in the franchise ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and then again in ‘The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’, has said that the final romance between Indy and Marion was a bittersweet ending.
In ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’, Indy and Marion begin the final chapter of their romance with Marion filing a separation agreement after the death of their son Mutt (played by Shia Labeouf in ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’) in the Vietnam war.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the grief and trauma drive a wedge between Indy and Marion though after the archeologist-adventurer’s final globetrotting adventure, the estranged husband and wife reunite, allowing Indy to take a page out of a beloved scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and console his...
In ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’, Indy and Marion begin the final chapter of their romance with Marion filing a separation agreement after the death of their son Mutt (played by Shia Labeouf in ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’) in the Vietnam war.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the grief and trauma drive a wedge between Indy and Marion though after the archeologist-adventurer’s final globetrotting adventure, the estranged husband and wife reunite, allowing Indy to take a page out of a beloved scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and console his...
- 7/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
HollywoodTom, who is currently promoting his upcoming film ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’, said he was looking at Harrison Ford for inspiration and hoped to “catch up with him”.Tom Cruise in MI7 / Paramount PicturesHollywood star Tom Cruise just celebrated his 61st birthday, and the Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One star is opening up about his future in acting. With the seventh film in the Mission: Impossible film series dropping on July 12, Tom is not ready to slow down and is looking at Harrison Ford for inspiration, reports Deadline. Tom is currently promoting his upcoming film, and said he hopes he'll be continuing with the popular franchise for another 20 years. “Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going; I've got 20 years to catch up with him,” Cruise said, via The Sydney Morning Herald. “I hope to keep making Mission: Impossible films until I'm his age.
- 7/6/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Los Angeles, July 6 (Ians) Hollywood star Tom Cruise just celebrated his 61st birthday and the ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ star is opening up about his future in acting.
With the seventh film in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ film series dropping on July 12, Cruise is not ready to slow down and is looking at Harrison Ford for inspiration, reports ‘Deadline’.
“Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going; I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,” Cruise said, via ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’. “I hope to keep making Mission: Impossible films until I’m his age.”
Ford recently returned to theaters playing Dr. Henry Walton Jones for the last time in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’.
The actor shot the movie at 80 years old and although he’s done playing Indy on the big screen, he’s not done acting. “I don’t...
With the seventh film in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ film series dropping on July 12, Cruise is not ready to slow down and is looking at Harrison Ford for inspiration, reports ‘Deadline’.
“Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going; I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,” Cruise said, via ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’. “I hope to keep making Mission: Impossible films until I’m his age.”
Ford recently returned to theaters playing Dr. Henry Walton Jones for the last time in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’.
The actor shot the movie at 80 years old and although he’s done playing Indy on the big screen, he’s not done acting. “I don’t...
- 7/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
[This story contains spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.]
For Karen Allen, the conclusion of Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood’s love story is bittersweet.
In James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Indy (Harrison Ford) and Marion begin their final chapter on their own, as Marion had recently filed a separation agreement. It’s eventually learned that their son, Mutt (played by Shia Labeouf in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), died in Vietnam, and the profound grief that resulted ultimately drove Indy and Marion apart. In the end, after Indy goes on another globetrotting (and time-hopping) adventure, the estranged husband and wife reunite, allowing Indy to take a page out of a beloved scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark and console his soulmate in a way he hadn’t done previously.
While Allen only ends up appearing in one powerful scene, that wasn’t always the case.
For Karen Allen, the conclusion of Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood’s love story is bittersweet.
In James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Indy (Harrison Ford) and Marion begin their final chapter on their own, as Marion had recently filed a separation agreement. It’s eventually learned that their son, Mutt (played by Shia Labeouf in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), died in Vietnam, and the profound grief that resulted ultimately drove Indy and Marion apart. In the end, after Indy goes on another globetrotting (and time-hopping) adventure, the estranged husband and wife reunite, allowing Indy to take a page out of a beloved scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark and console his soulmate in a way he hadn’t done previously.
While Allen only ends up appearing in one powerful scene, that wasn’t always the case.
- 7/5/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers.]
Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones is back in fine form for swan song “The Dial of Destiny,” dodging former Nazi rival Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) alongside estranged goddaughter/treasure hunter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) while chasing after Archimedes’ Antikythera (the titular dial).
But director James Mangold fully embraced the senior daredevil archaeologist being out of step in the turbulent ’60s, putting Indy firmly in the time period by collaborating with production designer Adam Stockhausen (“Asteroid City”) on several action-packed historical recreations. Audiences see everything from the Nazi castle and plunder train during the 1944 prologue (boasting a de-aged Ford by Ilm) and the Apollo 11 astronaut ticker-tape parade in New York City to the Ear of Dionysius cave in Sicily and a battle with the invading Romans in 213 Bce.
“We had a very unusual early process where I was able to do sketching work in real-time as [Mangold] was developing the script,” Stockhausen told IndieWire.
Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones is back in fine form for swan song “The Dial of Destiny,” dodging former Nazi rival Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) alongside estranged goddaughter/treasure hunter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) while chasing after Archimedes’ Antikythera (the titular dial).
But director James Mangold fully embraced the senior daredevil archaeologist being out of step in the turbulent ’60s, putting Indy firmly in the time period by collaborating with production designer Adam Stockhausen (“Asteroid City”) on several action-packed historical recreations. Audiences see everything from the Nazi castle and plunder train during the 1944 prologue (boasting a de-aged Ford by Ilm) and the Apollo 11 astronaut ticker-tape parade in New York City to the Ear of Dionysius cave in Sicily and a battle with the invading Romans in 213 Bce.
“We had a very unusual early process where I was able to do sketching work in real-time as [Mangold] was developing the script,” Stockhausen told IndieWire.
- 7/5/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Update, 2:20Pm: Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny officially wins Tuesday with $11.698M over Sound of Freedom‘s reported $11.5M. Monday revised on Dial of Destiny was $11.7M, which means business was even on July 4th; and that’s solid for any tentpole on that holiday. 5-day on Dial of Destiny is $83.7M.
Previous: Angels Studios’ Jim Caviezel thriller Sound of Freedom, came on strong Tuesday and gave Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny a run for its money at the domestic box office. However, until actuals are reported, it remains to be seen who won on July 4th, with both distributors reporting $11.5 million.
Rival distributors off their own calculations see Sound of Freedom as a clear No. 2 in its opening yesterday with $11M at 2,634 theaters, with Indy winning the day.
Nonetheless, all industry eyes are watching the anomaly of this...
Previous: Angels Studios’ Jim Caviezel thriller Sound of Freedom, came on strong Tuesday and gave Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny a run for its money at the domestic box office. However, until actuals are reported, it remains to be seen who won on July 4th, with both distributors reporting $11.5 million.
Rival distributors off their own calculations see Sound of Freedom as a clear No. 2 in its opening yesterday with $11M at 2,634 theaters, with Indy winning the day.
Nonetheless, all industry eyes are watching the anomaly of this...
- 7/5/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
July 2023 launched with a fairly disappointing weekend ahead of the 4th of July, and this weekend, three new movies – one a sequel, the other two original – take on the second weekend of Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
Even with three new films in wide release this weekend, it doesn’t feel like any of them have the strength to really make much of an impact against Indy, so we probably can expect “Indiana Jones” to win a second weekend with between $24 and 26 million.
As far as the new entries, we first have “Insidious: The Red Door,” the fifth movie in the horror franchise launched by James Wan and Leigh Whannell 13 years ago, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins. All three are back for “The Red Door” with Wilson making his directorial debut for a...
Even with three new films in wide release this weekend, it doesn’t feel like any of them have the strength to really make much of an impact against Indy, so we probably can expect “Indiana Jones” to win a second weekend with between $24 and 26 million.
As far as the new entries, we first have “Insidious: The Red Door,” the fifth movie in the horror franchise launched by James Wan and Leigh Whannell 13 years ago, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins. All three are back for “The Red Door” with Wilson making his directorial debut for a...
- 7/5/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
This post contains spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones gets punched in the face. That’s how director James Mangold decided to end Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth and final movie about the adventurous archaeologist. For some, the ending is the ultimate sign of disrespect, in which a broken Indy begs to be left in the past with Archimedes, only to get knocked out and dragged to the present by his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Others found it to be a bit of a stretch, taking Dr. Jones out of his element via time travel, and throwing him into an unfamiliar past with the aid of another wild MacGuffin.
But for Mangold, the ending was the only way to close out the final movie in a franchise that began in 1981. Giving Indy access to a time-travel device and then letting him...
Indiana Jones gets punched in the face. That’s how director James Mangold decided to end Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth and final movie about the adventurous archaeologist. For some, the ending is the ultimate sign of disrespect, in which a broken Indy begs to be left in the past with Archimedes, only to get knocked out and dragged to the present by his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Others found it to be a bit of a stretch, taking Dr. Jones out of his element via time travel, and throwing him into an unfamiliar past with the aid of another wild MacGuffin.
But for Mangold, the ending was the only way to close out the final movie in a franchise that began in 1981. Giving Indy access to a time-travel device and then letting him...
- 7/5/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Update: The box office outlook for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny isn’t getting any rosier, with Deadline reporting that the movie only managed to gross $82 million over the five-day holiday weekend. With numbers like that, the film seems unlikely to cross a total $200 million domestic gross. By comparison, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull grossed $151 million over its five day opening, and by all accounts the budget on this one exceeded $300 million. Ouch. When all is said and done, this will be the first Indiana Jones movie to ever lose money at the box office, making it a sad end to the franchise. Perhaps this is a case where Disney should have just left well enough alone.
On the plus side, Indy has very little competition next weekend, so he should be able to hang on to first place at the box office, with...
On the plus side, Indy has very little competition next weekend, so he should be able to hang on to first place at the box office, with...
- 7/4/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Refresh for chart…On the bright side for Independence Day bomb Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, its first five days at the box office of $82M aren’t as bad as Paramount/Skydance’s Terminator Genisys.
That sequel’s launch just prior to July 4, 2015 left a lot of methane in the air with $42.4M in its Wednesday to Sunday. The attempted Arnold Schwarzenegger comeback movie ended its domestic run at $89.7M, and Dial of Destiny will cross that mark before its first week is up.
Comparing July 4th tentpole hits and bombs can be tricky. Since the holiday skips around, sometimes studios launch on a Wednesday, sometimes a Friday so for the box office fanatics, everything is apples-to-oranges. The last time July 4th fell on a Tuesday was 2017 and 2006. In 2017, over the Friday-Tuesday frame, Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 3 led with $99M, followed by Sony/MRC’s Baby Driver with $29.97M.
That sequel’s launch just prior to July 4, 2015 left a lot of methane in the air with $42.4M in its Wednesday to Sunday. The attempted Arnold Schwarzenegger comeback movie ended its domestic run at $89.7M, and Dial of Destiny will cross that mark before its first week is up.
Comparing July 4th tentpole hits and bombs can be tricky. Since the holiday skips around, sometimes studios launch on a Wednesday, sometimes a Friday so for the box office fanatics, everything is apples-to-oranges. The last time July 4th fell on a Tuesday was 2017 and 2006. In 2017, over the Friday-Tuesday frame, Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 3 led with $99M, followed by Sony/MRC’s Baby Driver with $29.97M.
- 7/4/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The mainstream franchise filmography produced by Lucasfilm has thus far presented a number of iconic, larger-than-life villainous characters, and the Indiana Jones franchise is no exception. Even though the antagonistic characters in the series tend to lack complexity in their portrayal and are generally straight-up evil without a hint of redeeming factor or relatability, their comic-bookish villainy more than makes up for that. So far, we have had zealots, cult leaders, and Soviet scientists as some of Indy’s prime adversaries, and in Indy’s last rodeo, director James Mangold decided to go back to the roots with a Nazi scientist as the antagonist. Viewers are introduced to Jürgen Voller, the Nazi astrophysicist who sought to change the course of history by using Archimedes’ dial. To assess how he fared among the other rivals Indy has faced so far, we will first take a look at the franchise’s best antagonists.
- 7/4/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The following piece contains spoilers about “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
Considering “Raiders of the Lost Ark” ends with angels of death emerging from the Ark of the Covenant to melt the faces of multiple Nazis, it’s not like the Indiana Jones franchise is known specifically for its fidelity to reality. It was with that in mind that “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” director James Mangold devised his film’s finale: an audacious trip back in time to the Siege of Syracuse in 213 BC.
“Well, I never presented it as time travel. I never really thought of it as time travel,” Mangold explained in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “They certainly go through a portal in time at the end of the movie. But the movie isn’t about time travel. It’s about time, it’s about getting older and it’s about the world changing around you.
Considering “Raiders of the Lost Ark” ends with angels of death emerging from the Ark of the Covenant to melt the faces of multiple Nazis, it’s not like the Indiana Jones franchise is known specifically for its fidelity to reality. It was with that in mind that “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” director James Mangold devised his film’s finale: an audacious trip back in time to the Siege of Syracuse in 213 BC.
“Well, I never presented it as time travel. I never really thought of it as time travel,” Mangold explained in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “They certainly go through a portal in time at the end of the movie. But the movie isn’t about time travel. It’s about time, it’s about getting older and it’s about the world changing around you.
- 7/4/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Tom Cruise still makes time to go to the theatre despite being one of the most famous faces in Hollywood.
The actor spoke about which films he’s looking forward to seeing as he chatted to press at the Australian premiere of his upcoming film “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”.
Cruise told The Sydney Morning Herald, “I want to see both ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’.
“I’ll see them opening weekend. Friday I’ll see Oppenheimer first and then Barbie on Saturday,” he added.
The films both hit theatres on July 21.
Read More: Tom Cruise Shows Off His Photography Skills On The ‘Mission: Impossible’ Red Carpet
Cruise shared of still visiting movie theatres: “I grew up seeing movies on the big screen. That’s how I make them, and I like that experience.
“It’s immersive, and to have that as a community and an industry, it’s important,...
The actor spoke about which films he’s looking forward to seeing as he chatted to press at the Australian premiere of his upcoming film “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”.
Cruise told The Sydney Morning Herald, “I want to see both ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’.
“I’ll see them opening weekend. Friday I’ll see Oppenheimer first and then Barbie on Saturday,” he added.
The films both hit theatres on July 21.
Read More: Tom Cruise Shows Off His Photography Skills On The ‘Mission: Impossible’ Red Carpet
Cruise shared of still visiting movie theatres: “I grew up seeing movies on the big screen. That’s how I make them, and I like that experience.
“It’s immersive, and to have that as a community and an industry, it’s important,...
- 7/4/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
We live in interesting times. At the movie theater right now, on one screen, you can see Michael Keaton beating up bad guys while in the Batman suit. On another, you can watch Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones beating up Nazis. Weirdly, both are not doing great at the box office. If you went this past weekend to check out Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, you will know the film was littered with easter eggs and references. What did we uncover in this globetrotting adventure this time??
Warning!!!! There will be spoilers for Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny!
Wilhelm Scream
As with every Indiana Jones film, the Wilhelm Scream makes an appearance. Indy and Basil Shaw are trying to escape from the train full of Nazis, they climb onto the roof. Here they have some back-and-forth with a few soldiers. Indy pulls...
Warning!!!! There will be spoilers for Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny!
Wilhelm Scream
As with every Indiana Jones film, the Wilhelm Scream makes an appearance. Indy and Basil Shaw are trying to escape from the train full of Nazis, they climb onto the roof. Here they have some back-and-forth with a few soldiers. Indy pulls...
- 7/4/2023
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Since the release of Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, the Indiana Jones franchise has captivated audiences worldwide, becoming a cultural phenomenon that continues to thrive to this day. The release of the 5th and last film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, at the end of June 2023 – 15 years after the last instalment, has once again proved the franchise’s enduring popularity and the deep affection fans hold for the adventurous archaeologist, Indiana Jones. Now it’s true that this latest film has had a lukewarm opening at the box office but let’s face it if you are an Indy fan you will love it because well, it’s Indy!
The films may have ended but we have found some fantastic movie merch and family games for every Indy fan, to help ease the pain. They are from Funko – the people who bring us those highly collectable and...
The films may have ended but we have found some fantastic movie merch and family games for every Indy fan, to help ease the pain. They are from Funko – the people who bring us those highly collectable and...
- 7/4/2023
- by Fiona Francia
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Real life archaeology is rarely as exciting as movies make it out to be. It’s a career loaded with dusty tomes, intellectual infighting, and a mad scrabble to earn one of the few spots left for university tenure. A field dig isn’t a thrill ride either. The biggest excitement usually comes from dealing with a country’s military personnel, and licking things to see if they’re rock or bone. If it sticks to your tongue, it’s bone, and you’re probably tasting human remains. Also, to be clear, you will probably never need a gun. Much less a rocket launcher.
Setting the tiny picks and brushes aside, however, pop culture archaeologists are still some of our favorite protagonists. They embody the heart of the science; a joy of discovery and a call to adventure that still brings people to the study of our past. From The Mummy...
Setting the tiny picks and brushes aside, however, pop culture archaeologists are still some of our favorite protagonists. They embody the heart of the science; a joy of discovery and a call to adventure that still brings people to the study of our past. From The Mummy...
- 7/4/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The Indiana Jones franchise has, time and again, introduced some of the best-supporting characters, without whom Indy’s adventures would have remained forever incomplete. In his on-screen journey encompassing four decades, Indy has found a trustworthy, charming friend in Sallah; a quippy, brave sidekick in Short Round; and a witty, clueless colleague in the curator Marcus Brody, all of whom became much endeared to the audience through the years. Indy was yet to find a worthy successor who could keep his legacy intact, and even though his son Mutt could have fit the role, poor audience reception of the character portrayed by Shia Labeouf in Kingdom of The Crystal Skull resulted in the character’s off-screen death.
Finally, in the last chapter of Indy’s journey, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, the character Helena ‘Wombat’ Shaw makes an appearance, whose actions, motivations, and growth as a character have...
Finally, in the last chapter of Indy’s journey, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, the character Helena ‘Wombat’ Shaw makes an appearance, whose actions, motivations, and growth as a character have...
- 7/4/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
If adventure had a name … you’d know it would be Indiana Jones.
The character, created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg on a beach after Spielberg bemoaned the fact that he’d never get to make a James Bond movie (or so the story goes), has endured five feature films, a television series and a ton of spin-off material (you must have read at least one of the novels or played one of the videogames – right?) And now, with “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (in theaters now), Harrison Ford is hanging up his dusty fedora and beat-up leather jacket, we thought it might be time to use the Dial and take a look at the film franchise as a whole. What are Indy’s most memorable quests and what should best be left in some creaky catacomb?...
The character, created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg on a beach after Spielberg bemoaned the fact that he’d never get to make a James Bond movie (or so the story goes), has endured five feature films, a television series and a ton of spin-off material (you must have read at least one of the novels or played one of the videogames – right?) And now, with “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (in theaters now), Harrison Ford is hanging up his dusty fedora and beat-up leather jacket, we thought it might be time to use the Dial and take a look at the film franchise as a whole. What are Indy’s most memorable quests and what should best be left in some creaky catacomb?...
- 7/3/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
[This story contains spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.]
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold is glad he not only met his heroes but collaborated with them, too.
Dial of Destiny is Mangold’s twelfth feature film, but it was his second film, Cop Land (1997), that prepared him most for the job nearly three decades later. Cop Land boasted a cast of Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta among others, and this experience conditioned the New York filmmaker for his current working relationships alongside industry titans such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, George Lucas, John Williams, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy. Mangold certainly anticipated moments where one of these heavy hitters would pull rank, but he was pleasantly surprised when just the opposite happened.
“One of the reasons I agreed to make the movie was because these Mount Rushmore figures of motion picture history...
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold is glad he not only met his heroes but collaborated with them, too.
Dial of Destiny is Mangold’s twelfth feature film, but it was his second film, Cop Land (1997), that prepared him most for the job nearly three decades later. Cop Land boasted a cast of Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta among others, and this experience conditioned the New York filmmaker for his current working relationships alongside industry titans such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, George Lucas, John Williams, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy. Mangold certainly anticipated moments where one of these heavy hitters would pull rank, but he was pleasantly surprised when just the opposite happened.
“One of the reasons I agreed to make the movie was because these Mount Rushmore figures of motion picture history...
- 7/3/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Mads Mikkelsen | Written by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp | Directed by James Mangold
Indiana Jones is back. This time around he’s back to fight nazis and chase down another McGuffin. It’s a fun entry into the Indy series that you can’t help but think could have been so much more…
There’s a rhythm missing to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and a beat that it doesn’t quite hit. It’s like all the elements are there, just not quite ticking at the right speed, like the beat is just off and it’s knocking the rest of the dance off-rhythm. I think that the missing beat is Spielberg, he is the one who is the missing piece here. It’s like you assembled all the pieces,...
Indiana Jones is back. This time around he’s back to fight nazis and chase down another McGuffin. It’s a fun entry into the Indy series that you can’t help but think could have been so much more…
There’s a rhythm missing to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and a beat that it doesn’t quite hit. It’s like all the elements are there, just not quite ticking at the right speed, like the beat is just off and it’s knocking the rest of the dance off-rhythm. I think that the missing beat is Spielberg, he is the one who is the missing piece here. It’s like you assembled all the pieces,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
As “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” hits theaters, it’s time yet again for the fan debate over whether the MacGuffin and/or ending of the latest “Indiana Jones” movie is too far-fetched. This debate ignited when “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was released in 2008, which found Harrison Ford’s rugged hero coming face-to-face with a literal alien, but how quickly fans seem to forget that this is a franchise rooted in the mystical – going all the way back to Steven Spielberg’s original, iconic “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
“Dial of Destiny” takes a big swing in its third act, but it’s a swing that is – on the whole – not much bolder or bigger than what’s been portrayed in the previous films. So why does this always seem to catch fans by surprise? Because “Indiana Jones” is too good.
Spielberg, Ford,...
“Dial of Destiny” takes a big swing in its third act, but it’s a swing that is – on the whole – not much bolder or bigger than what’s been portrayed in the previous films. So why does this always seem to catch fans by surprise? Because “Indiana Jones” is too good.
Spielberg, Ford,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," released in 2008, gave Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones a son named Mutt Williams, played by Shia Labeouf. The character, a '50s-style greaser, was Indiana's only child with Marion Ravenwood (his love interest in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark"), though Indiana doesn't find out about him until the events of the film. At the end of "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," (the last film of the franchise to be directed by Steven Spielberg), Marion and Indiana marry.
But "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" didn't find a home with fans, and many complained about the inclusion of Mutt. Mutt does not appear in the new (and final) film, this June's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" - but Indiana does explain what happened to his son and why he's not around. Ahead, we're breaking...
But "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" didn't find a home with fans, and many complained about the inclusion of Mutt. Mutt does not appear in the new (and final) film, this June's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" - but Indiana does explain what happened to his son and why he's not around. Ahead, we're breaking...
- 7/3/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” features some of the titular hero’s most loathsome enemies — the Nazis — and it was up to military adviser Paul Biddiss to train over 300 extras to ensure the film’s battle scenes looked authentic.
This fifth installment of the franchise sees James Mangold direct Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones. The year is 1969, and this time, Nazi scientist Dr. Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) is on a mission to seek out the Dial of Destiny, which he believes will “correct” Hitler’s mistakes. Fact, fiction and fascists are set against the backdrop of the space race as Voller aims to go back in time and kill Hitler, take over the Third Reich and lead Germany to victory.
Biddiss, whose credits include “The Flash,” “Wonder Woman” and “1917,” was tasked with advising Mangold and the crew on all the battle scene aspects. His work ranged from...
This fifth installment of the franchise sees James Mangold direct Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones. The year is 1969, and this time, Nazi scientist Dr. Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) is on a mission to seek out the Dial of Destiny, which he believes will “correct” Hitler’s mistakes. Fact, fiction and fascists are set against the backdrop of the space race as Voller aims to go back in time and kill Hitler, take over the Third Reich and lead Germany to victory.
Biddiss, whose credits include “The Flash,” “Wonder Woman” and “1917,” was tasked with advising Mangold and the crew on all the battle scene aspects. His work ranged from...
- 7/3/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The iconic treasure hunter Indiana Jones, whose exploits have been synonymous with the word ‘adventure’ in mainstream pop culture, was the brainchild of the visionary trio of George Lucas, Philip Kaufman, and Steven Spielberg. The character was conceptualized with fictional pulp action heroes like Doc Savage in mind, along with rowdy characters from the 40s and 50s features starring Alan Ladd and Gregory Peck. The character was famously imbued with Spielberg’s personal touches, as the director tried to make him fallible, relatable, and grounded even though the adventures he embarked on were epic in proportion. Actor Harrison Ford, who had portrayed the character in all five movies, was so attached to the character that he famously stated that the character would be gone when he decided to retire from acting; there would be no continuation with other actors. Needless to say, handling a character of such importance in the final movie of the franchise,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article contains all the spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
“I’m your goddamn partner!” When Marion Ravenwood shouted that declaration over the sounds of a burning bar and a Nepalese winter, she immediately cemented herself as the best companion for Indiana Jones. Sure, he’s been paired with other sidekicks, but none of them have lived up to the standard set by Marion. That is until Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Helena Shaw might seem like a second attempt at the Mutt Williams model from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Like Mutt, she sees Indy as a father figure. But with the aged Dr. Jones at a particularly low point, Helena has higher status in the movie, which works to bring out the best in a hero who’s more than long in the tooth.
“I’m your goddamn partner!” When Marion Ravenwood shouted that declaration over the sounds of a burning bar and a Nepalese winter, she immediately cemented herself as the best companion for Indiana Jones. Sure, he’s been paired with other sidekicks, but none of them have lived up to the standard set by Marion. That is until Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Helena Shaw might seem like a second attempt at the Mutt Williams model from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Like Mutt, she sees Indy as a father figure. But with the aged Dr. Jones at a particularly low point, Helena has higher status in the movie, which works to bring out the best in a hero who’s more than long in the tooth.
- 7/3/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
James Mangold has defended the mystical elements in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.The 59-year-old director has helmed the latest movie in the franchise that features Harrison Ford's Indy and his goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as they try and find a device that will change the course of history but has rejected suggestions that the plot is too outlandish.Discussing the film's time travel elements, James told ComicBook.com: "Well, certainly myself and my co-writers on the picture, we discussed it a lot."But it's not really so controversial, these movies have a very elegant form. The relic always defines the third act and the power of the relic defines the magic of the movie."So whether you're talking about the Ark of the Covenant or you're talking about the Holy Grail, or at all, we can talk about all of them, but whatever goes down...
- 7/3/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
I dug Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. It feels appropriate to preface this article with that because so much of the initial critical buzz (including on this site) was negative enough that it colored what I found to be a sweet-natured if flawed farewell to Harrison Ford’s hero—and one with a pretty perfect ending for a franchise film where the lead actor is 80 years old. You can tell it meant something for the star and the character.
Yet the age of that star and the increasingly distant legacy he represents should be on many a studio exec’s mind after this weekend, which saw Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny open at number one in the domestic and global box office but still attract an aura of disappointment around its numbers. The movie, in fact, debuted on the rock bottom end of its studio’s...
Yet the age of that star and the increasingly distant legacy he represents should be on many a studio exec’s mind after this weekend, which saw Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny open at number one in the domestic and global box office but still attract an aura of disappointment around its numbers. The movie, in fact, debuted on the rock bottom end of its studio’s...
- 7/3/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
With the release of Harrison Ford’s final Indiana Jones film, The Dial of Destiny, the saga is officially over. But before we put all five movies in a museum, let’s take a look back. Below, The Hollywood Reporter ranks Dr. Jones’ adventures from the worst to the best. It’s a franchise that helped define the summer blockbuster and represented some of the best work of creators George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Ford — who will probably be forever more closely identified with his intrepid archaeologist than any other character from his career.
But since we’re starting at the bottom, that can only mean that we must first discuss…
Harrison Ford and Shia Labeouf in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ 5. The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
A hokey ramshackle mess. Everything about the fourth film feels weirdly distant and off somehow; slathered in a CG haze.
But since we’re starting at the bottom, that can only mean that we must first discuss…
Harrison Ford and Shia Labeouf in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ 5. The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
A hokey ramshackle mess. Everything about the fourth film feels weirdly distant and off somehow; slathered in a CG haze.
- 7/2/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny arriving this month, it’s nice to see an old-school adventure still has its place in today’s Hollywood. The Indiana Jones franchise has been around since 1981, beginning with the rousing Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Subsequent follow-ups may have met with mixed-to-good critical and financial responses. But the franchise remains among the most beloved ones ever made until today. The Indiana Jones franchise may have been known for Harrison Ford’s signature titular role and intriguing action-adventure storytelling. Still, let’s not forget about the action scenes. Scenes that Indy has successfully endured close...
- 7/2/2023
- by Casey
- TVovermind.com
The Flash continues to inch towards $100m after three weekends.
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurer opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurer opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
- 7/2/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Flash continues to inch towards $100m after three weekends.
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurers opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurers opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
- 7/2/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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