Indiana Jones
Summary
The Indiana Jones franchise is an entertainment franchise, based on the historical adventures of Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, a fictional archaeologist. It began in 1981 with the film Raiders of the Lost Ark. A prequel, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, followed in 1984 and the sequel Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. In 1992, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles began airing on television. A fourth film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was released in 2008. The series was created by George Lucas; the films star Harrison Ford and were directed by Steven Spielberg. In addition, Marvel Comics began publishing The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones in 1983, and Dark Horse Comics earned the comic book rights to the character in 1991. Novelizations of the films have been published, in addition to a series of German novels by Wolfgang Hohlbein, and twelve novels set before the films published by Bantam Books. Numerous video games about Indiana Jones have been released since 1982.
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Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny Was a Massive Box Office Loss for Disney
Due to the film's massive budget, Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny's $384 million global gross wasn't enough for the sequel to break even.
Indiana Jones Star Recalls Losing ‘22 Pounds’ from Food Poisoning on Set: ‘I’m Dying!’
John Rhys-Davies shares the horrifying ordeal of getting food poisoning on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark, which led to a painful weight loss.
Harrison Ford Says the Indiana Jones Theme Follows Him Wherever He Goes
Harrison Ford reveals that doctors once played the Indiana Jones theme during a pretty inappropriate moment...
Snake Expert Reviews Indiana Jones' Raiders of the Lost Ark Snake Pit Scene
Raiders of the Lost Ark's Well of the Souls snake scene is not bad, but also doesn't actually feature only snakes.
VFX Artists Point Out the Flaw That Nearly Spoiled Indiana Jones' Iconic Ark Revelation Scene
VFX artists have pointed out a flaw in Indiana Jones' Ark of the Covenant scene that 'almost ruined' the perfect illusion.
Indiana Jones: The Best Action Scenes, Ranked
Indiana Jones is a franchise known for action scenes, so here are the most exciting moments from the franchise's forty-two years of history.
Indiana Jones Movies in Order Chronologically and by Release Date
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny marked the final film in the iconic series, so here's how to watch the films in chronological and release order.
Why Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Deserves Better Than Its Rotten Tomatoes Score
A fifth installment might seem unnecessary, but it’s a pleasantly surprising addition to the long-running Indiana Jones franchise.
Indiana Jones Could Easily Be Seen as a Horror Franchise
Scary enough to creep out kids and sometimes adults, the Indiana Jones franchise could easily be seen as horror. This is why.
Indiana Jones and the Weird True Story Behind the Sword vs. Gun Scene
The Indiana Jones has plenty iconic scenes, but the "gun vs. sword" one remains a classic. Here's the true story about why it exists.
10 Iconic Sound Effects in Movies, Ranked
With so many unique and memorable sound effects used throughout cinema history, here are 10 of the most iconic to ever be heard.
Indiana Jones SFX Artist Thought Sean Connery Was Going to Kill Him During Filming
"I'll shove it up your a**," Connery told SFX artist Michael Dawson during the iconic tank sequence in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Best (And Worst) Indiana Jones Moments, Ranked
Following the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, it's time to revisit the most iconic Indiana Jones moments, ranked worst to best.
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford Documentary Trailer Reveals a New Disney+ Original
The upcoming documentary Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford drops on Disney+ this December.
'Lost' Iconic Indiana Jones Costume Piece Set to Command Six Figures at Auction - After Previously Being Found in a Charity Shop
Indiana Jones' legendary shirt sells for over $150K auction after being missing for years, and trading on eBay.
15 Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark changed cinema as we know it. Here are 15 behind-the-scenes facts on the first Indiana Jones film.
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Indiana Jones: Why a Disney+ Series is a Great Way to Continue the Franchise
Disney+ and Lucasfilm are actively considering the possibility of creating an Indiana Jones TV series. Here's why that's a great idea!
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Tops VOD Charts After Disastrous $100m Box Office Loss
The fifth Indiana Jones film claimed first place on three VOD charts after its lacklustre theatrical run.
Indiana Jones Hates Snakes, but Harrison Ford is Humbled to Now Be Named After One
Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford reacts to being named after a snake. The actor now has the honor of being named after a snake, spider and ant.
The 10 Best Indiana Jones Rip-offs
With the massive success of the Indiana Jones franchise, it is no surprise that others have tried to follow in its footsteps. Here are 10 of the best.