Step right up and buy a piece of Indiana Jones May 20, 2008
Spunky, drink-captors-under-the-table Marion (Karen Allen) from Raiders of the Lost Ark is back, but screechy Willie (Spielberg's wife Kate Capshaw) and stereotypical Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan) from Temple of Doom have been quietly left to molder in Netflix sleeves. Perhaps most encouraging to old-school fans, the film was not shot digitally, and CGI is rumored to be minimal. (MSNBC -- News)
Indiana Jones debut survives Cannes critics May 20, 2008
Harrison Ford is back with a new adventure that co-stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett and Karen Allen ... He survives a nuclear blast in the desert in typically creative fashion and is reunited with Raiders flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen). (MSNBC -- News)
Review: Indiana Jones delivers, but just barely May 20, 2008
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford)and Marion (Karen Allen) get that sinking feeling, as Mutt (Shia LaBeouf) looks on in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." ... Starring: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeoufDirector: Steven SpielbergRun time: 2 hours, 6 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... Crystal Skull, however, just feels rote and by the numbers, despite the addition of LaBeouf and the more than welcome return of Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood. (MSNBC -- News)
Karen Allen weaves her life into a rich tapestry May 20, 2008
By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY NEW YORK He has his bullwhip and fedora, but Harrison Ford has a message for co-star Karen Allen ... At home in western Massachusetts, Allen, 56, knits and sells sweaters, scarves and hats in the Karen Allen-Fiber Arts store ... Still as feisty as ever: Karen Allen is reprising her role of Marion Ravenwood from the first Indiana Jones movie in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (USA Today -- Life)
Review: 'Indiana Jones' wields enough snap to satisfy May 20, 2008
Teaming Ford with Transformers' LaBeouf and reuniting him with Karen Allen were inspired choices. Less so is Cate Blanchett, who's over-the-top as an evil Russian scientist with the thickest accent since Bullwinkle's Natasha. (USA Today -- Life)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 20, 2008
Indiana Jones - Harrison Ford Irina Spalko - Cate Blanchett Marion Ravenwood - Karen Allen George "Mac" McHale - Ray Winstone Professor Oxley - John Hurt Dean Charles Stanforth - Jim Broadbent Mutt - Shia LaBeouf Col. Dovchenko - Igor Jijikine ... All this gibberish is merely designed to justify the battle of wits and weapons, which continues apace as the Russians collect two further prisoners, Indy's old cohort and crystal skull expert, the now insane Professor Oxley (John Hurt), and Mutt's... (Variety)
First Indy reviews at Cannes May 20, 2008
He survives a nuclear blast in the desert in typically creative fashion and is reunited with Raiders flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen). As speculated, the film has an alien connection, though far more subdued than the Indiana Jones and the Saucer Men From Mars story Lucas once envisioned. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Indy survives Cannes May 20, 2008
Continuing on the sentimental tack of the last episode, where Jones' father (Sean Connery) surfaced, Mutt's mother turns out to be Indy's first love from the maiden 1981 'Lost Ark' movie, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen). And Mutt, of course, is his son. (iAfrica.com)
Age Not Factor For Ford Playing 'Indy' May 20, 2008
Directed by Steve Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" features the return of Ford's "Raiders" co-star Karen Allen. Opening Thursday, the film also stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Jim Broadbent and John Hurt. (Click2Houston, TX)
Angelina Jolie is full of joie de vivre at Cannes May 20, 2008
After finishing an interview at the Hotel Carlton, she wandered into the hall and caused a stir among Crystal Skull's George Lucas, Karen Allen and Harrison Ford, who flashed his wry smile and enveloped her with a hug and kiss on the cheek. Jolie says the attention has not been overwhelming. (USA Today)
Indiana Jones quiz May 18, 2008
The only clues to the mystery are that Karen Allen reprises her role of Marion Ravenwood from the first film and Shia LaBeouf is Indy's youthful sidekick ... PARAMOUNT Shia LaBoeuf, from left, Harrison Ford and Karen Allen co-star in the action film "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.". (Fresno Bee)
Best of the bad — villains we love May 18, 2008
At first look, there isn't much missing from "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Harrison Ford, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are all on board, and Karen Allen makes a welcome return. Sure we'll miss Indy's dad (Sean Connery) and Sallah and Marcus Brody (John Rhys-Davies and the late Denholm Elliott), but their absence is easy enough to understand. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Critics cheer return of Indiana Jones in new film May 18, 2008
There are plenty of jokes about 65-year-old Ford's age, and he reunites with Karen Allen, co-star in the first Indiana Jones movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark" released in 1981. "Not as easy as it used to be," Jones mutters early on. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Indy's close-up: Cannes festival premiere may spell danger for Dr. Jones May 18, 2008
A press screening was scheduled just hours before Ford, Spielberg and Lucas were to parade along the festival's swooping red carpet accompanied by Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf and other co-stars. With press screenings also planned Sunday for critics in the U.S., the word on Indy will spread quickly on the Internet. (International Herald Tribune)
Kenya poll violence 'was planned' May 18, 2008
The clashes exposed long, simmering tensions about power, land and distribution of wealth, says the BBC's Karen Allen in Nairobi. In the Rift Valley, where Kikuyus were attacked, the violence was meticulously organised by local leaders, according to the authors of the report - Ballots to Bullets: Organised Political Violence and Kenya's Crisis of Governance. (Yahoo News -- Kenya)
Svelte Cate Blanchett shows what mum Cannes do May 17, 2008
Blanchett is in Cannes to promote the world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on Sunday with fellow cast members Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, producer George Lucas and director Steven Spielberg. The Sydney Theatre Company co-artistic director effortlessly outshone a number of other stars and models at the premiere of Cannes's opening-night film, Blindness. (The Australian)
First internet critics... May 17, 2008
" On Sunday night, the Spielberg blockbuster opens at the Palais with its stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LeBeouf and Karen Allen all centre stage. But heavy rain is forecast and party planners are scrambling to re-jig a "private" dinner for 400 scheduled for Sunday evening, much of which was going to take place on outdoor terraces. Industry magazine Variety, said Indiana Jones "faces a challenge more terrifying and dangerous than anything else he's encountered on screen: the Cannes... (The Drudge Report)
LaBeouf's crush for Portman May 17, 2008
Shia who plays Mutt in the movie also admitted to finding co-star Karen Allen attractive. He said: Karen is hot. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Will Cannes be a Temple of Doom for Indy? May 17, 2008
Harrison Ford is back with a new adventure that co-stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett and Karen Allen ... Co-star Karen Allen, reprising her "Raiders of the Lost Ark" role as Indy's old flame Marion Ravenwood, said Spielberg initially wanted to keep it a secret that she was even in "Crystal Skull.". (MSNBC -- News)
The star around the corner: Karen Allen returns as Marion Ravenwood in the latest Indiana Jones adventure May 17, 2008
It's been even longer since Berkshire County resident Karen Allen has appeared in the franchise. Allen played Marion Ravenwood, Indy's girlfriend, opposite series star Harrison Ford, in the original Indiana Jones film, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Indiana Jones is back! And the Cannes Film Festival has him May 16, 2008
Besides, says star Karen Allen, who is reprising her role as the plucky Marion Ravenwood, the true test comes Thursday, when the film opens nationwide ... Triggering the new adventure: Shia LaBeouf, left, joins Jones veterans Harrison Ford and Karen Allen for Crystal Skull. (USA Today)
Hot summer movies May 16, 2008
The plot's tightly under wraps, but reportedly it involves Soviets, a female villain (Cate Blanchett), a new sidekick (Shia LaBeouf), the return of Marion (Karen Allen), aliens and, of course, good ol' Indy (Harrison Ford) and the titular MacGuffin. The good: Spielberg. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Indiana Jones' adds to excitement in Cannes May 16, 2008
Karen Allen, who reprises her "Raiders of the Lost Ark" role in a reunion with , executive producer George Lucas and "Indiana Jones" star Harrison Ford, recalled her first trip to Cannes. "It was one of the most surreal moments of my life, standing at the bottom of those stairs at the Palais," Allen said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Indy' Fever May 15, 2008
On Sunday night, the Steven Spielberg blockbuster opens at the Palais with the full red carpet treatment, with the director, producer George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LeBeouf and Karen Allen all center stage. But rain is in the forecast here and I mean, dousing, drenching rain. (Fox News)
Can Cannes Still Do It? May 15, 2008
Next Sunday, the anticipation and star quality will be even higher when Cannes hosts the world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, produced by George Lucas, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf and Cate Blanchett. For once, the interest back home will be rabid, since this is the movie's very first showing to public or reviewers. (Time.com)
New DVD releases May 14, 2008
Other extras include segments on the melting-face effects in Raiders and the snakes, rats and bugs that gave the films their "ick" factor, plus a session with the women in Indy's life, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody. Adventure Collection DVD set, $49. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
`Jones': Real archaeologists don't have whips May 14, 2008
"It wouldn't be quite as much fun if you followed protocol, I think," said Karen Allen, who is reprising her "Raiders" role as Indy's old flame Marion Ravenwood. "Crystal Skull" reunites Allen with Harrison Ford as Indy, director Steven Spielberg and executive producer George Lucas. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Spielberg joins regulars for Cannes film fest May 14, 2008
Karen Allen, who reprises her "Raiders of the Lost Ark" role in a reunion with Spielberg, executive producer George Lucas and "Indiana Jones" star Harrison Ford, recalled her first trip to Cannes. "It was one of the most surreal moments of my life, standing at the bottom of those stairs at the Palais," Allen said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
It looks like a big summer at the box office May 14, 2008
Karen Allen and Shia LaBeouf co-star. Start lining up now. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shia LaBeouf Calls His 'Indiana Jones' Character A 'Thick-Skinned Little Fighter,' Reveals His Crush On Natalie Portman May 14, 2008
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Wild tales of crystal skulls inspire Indiana Jones May 12, 2008
Harrison Ford is back with a new adventure that co-stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett and Karen Allen. WEIRD SCIENCE. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Reel Summer Fun May 11, 2008
Karen Allen returns, and Steven Spielberg is once again running the show. The trailer looks fun, and any movie that features Cate Blanchett looking like a dominatrix can't be too bad. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Summer 2008 Movies May 10, 2008
The fourth installment also stars Karen Allen, John Hurt, Ray Winstone and Jim Broadbent. Sex and the City (May 30). (Suite101.com)
Karen Allen thrilled over Indy return May 10, 2008
Karen Allen is thrilled over Indy return - Movies- msnbc ... Karen Allen is thrilled over Indy return ... Peter Kramer / AP fileKaren Allen was aware that Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas had been wrangling for ages over a fourth "Indiana Jones" movie. (MSNBC -- News)
Karen Allen returns in 'Indiana Jones' May 10, 2008
Special Report: The May 22 bow of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" not only marks the return of the whip-cracking archaeologist to the screen after 19 years, but his long-lost love, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood. Allen promises that the new Marion is the same independent woman she used to be -- a firecracker with a chip on her shoulder who could outdrink Sherpas in Nepal or thwart Nazis near the Nile -- only even feistier. (Variety)
* Despite reduced slate, Hollywood adds star power to Cannes May 9, 2008
Apart from the iconic Harrison Ford in the title role the cast includes Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and to add youth appeal, Shia LaBeouf. The Cannes showing will be the movies world premiere, followed by a US release on May 22. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Indiana Jones is back, and hes going old school May 8, 2008
Harrison Ford is back with a new adventure that co-stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett and Karen Allen ... "Raiders" fans are thrilled over the return of Karen Allen as Marion, while Shia LaBeouf plays Indy's new sidekick, Mutt Williams. (MSNBC -- News)
Coming this summer to the big screen May 4, 2008
Escape from ordinary -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY. Escape from ordinary. (Albany Times Union)
The Orphanage / Marvel Studios May 3, 2008
Karen Allen is back, Shia LaBeouf is in (perhaps as Indy's secret son. and the trailer crackles with fun, so don't be surprised if it's the biggest movie of the year. (Los Angeles Times)
Here they come, here come summer movies May 2, 2008
It's been 19 years since the last movie, and the fourth film hurtles the aging Indy from his Nazi-fighting days of the 1930s to the Cold War era of the '50s, with Cate Blanchett as a Soviet operative and Karen Allen returning as Marion Ravenwood, his love interest from 1981's "Raiders of the Ark.". Unlike film franchises that crank up the action and effects with each sequel, Spielberg, Lucas and Ford are offering an old-school Indy. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Few U.S. pics set for Cannes festival Apr 18, 2008
Thinned Yank ranks notwithstanding, the greatest publicity of the fest will be generated by Americans when Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen and Aussie co-star Cate Blanchett hit the red carpet at the long-anticipated world preem of the "Indiana Jones" sequel on May 18. Hollywood will also be repped on closing night with Barry Levinson's "What Just Happened," an industry insider tale starring Robert De Niro that preemed at Sundance and has now been trimmed... (Variety)
Movie fans are whipped into a frenzy over Indiana Jones Apr 9, 2008
"We're not like Trekkies, because for one, our movies are rooted in history, not a made-up universe," says illustrator Renee Rose-Perry, 27, whose eerie resemblance to actress Karen Allen Indy's first love interest is hammered home by her costume, a Middle Eastern number straight from the series debut, 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. "Indy lives in a real world. My interest in biblical studies was sparked by those movies.". (USA Today -- Life)
Indy, Hulk, Aslan offer power-packed spring Mar 26, 2008
Harrison Ford is back with a new adventure that co-stars Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett and Karen Allen. Starring: Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt, Jim BroadbentDirector: Steven SpielbergStory: Plot details are still sketchy, but we do know that Indiana Jones (Ford) goes up against Soviet agents in a quest for the Crystal Skull. (MSNBC -- News)
Kenya poll violence 'was planned' Mar 22, 2008
The clashes exposed long, simmering tensions about power, land and distribution of wealth, says the BBC's Karen Allen in Nairobi. In the Rift Valley, where Kikuyus were attacked, the violence was meticulously organised by local leaders, according to the authors of the report - Ballots to Bullets: Organised Political Violence and Kenya's Crisis of Governance. (Yahoo News -- Kenya)
Cracking the whip| Mar 18, 2008
"There's going to be a definite connection to the previous pictures... and dialogue references, but it would be unfair to audiences for me to be more specific," Ford said, adding that Karen Allen, who played Indiana's love interest, Marion Ravenwood, in the original movie, is also back. Return to the top. (iAfrica.com)
See the new 'Indy' trailer Mar 18, 2008
Joining Ford in his first adventure since 1989's 'The Last Crusade' are Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, Karen Allen and Andrew Divoff. What does it look like. (iAfrica.com)
'Indiana Jones' could rescue a shaky summer of movies Mar 10, 2008
Karen Allen (who also was in 1981's original) seems to be enjoying herself, though. Indiana Jones' could rescue a shaky summer. (USA Today)
Trailers offer sneak peeks of summer releases Mar 5, 2008
Joining Indy in his search for some kind of mysterious artifact are "It Guy" Shia LaBeouf, Indy's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" squeeze Karen Allen and Beowulf himself, Ray Winstone. The trailer features some of the coolest whip action seen in the film series and snippets of what look to be amazing action sequences, such as a chase through the warehouse from the end of "Raiders." Fans don't have to wait too much longer before they can finally bust out their Short Round baseball caps and pretend to... (The Daily Texan, TX)
Indiana Jones set for Cannes opening? Feb 29, 2008
A Croisette premiere would also mean a trip to the Cote d'Azur for executive producer George Lucas and cast members Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Karen Allen, who reprises her role as Indy's love interest Marion Ravenwood. Other high-profile films expected to be ready in time for Cannes are the big-screen version of Sex and the City with Sarah Jessica Parker and Steven Soderbergh's two Che Guevara films, The Argentine and Guerrilla, starring Benicio del Toro as the... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Michael Jackson's Neverland Foreclosed; Auction Date Set Feb 27, 2008
I'm told that Spielberg, perhaps producer George Lucas and stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LeBeouf, Karen Allen and others would make the walk up the fabled red carpet at the Palais. Talk about sizzle. (Fox News)
In brief: First Indy IV trailer hits the web Feb 16, 2008
Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone and Cate Blanchett round out the key cast and Steven Spielberg directs while George Lucas produces. The film opens around the world on May 22. (Guardian Unlimited)
First 'Indiana Jones' trailer online Feb 15, 2008
Bringing back Karen Allen and adding Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone and Cate Blanchett is a good start, but. Posted at 08:12 AM in. (Variety)
New 'Indy' trailer online Feb 15, 2008
And the appearance of Karen Allen, as Marion Ravenwood, Indy's love interest from Raiders of the Lost Ark, has raised speculation that LaBeouf plays Indy's and Marion's love child. Area 51 alert: The word "Roswell" appears in the trailer. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Indiana Jones 4' Trailer Reveals Clues About Crystal Skull's Alien Connection Feb 15, 2008
Among the party are Indy, Mutt, Mac, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), and an unidentified fifth member with long blond hair. Could it be Abner Ravenwood, Marion's father and Indy's former mentor. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kenya hits out at British envoy Feb 15, 2008
The BBC's Karen Allen in the capital, Nairobi, says Kenya is keen to paint this as a diplomatic spat with its former colonial master, but other members of the international community have been loud in their criticism of the elections. During an interview with the KTN news channel, Mr Wood repeated the position that the UK recognises states and not governments. (BBC News -- Africa)
National Lampoon's Animal House Feb 13, 2008
Animal House, which also featured Mark Metcalf (Doug Neidermeyer), Mary Louise Weller (Mandy Pepperidge), Martha Smith (Babs Jansen), Peter Riegert (Boon), James Daughton (Greg Marmalard), Karen Allen (Katy) and Donald Sutherland (Professor Dave Jennings), premiered in New York City on July 27, 1978. Giving the film a surprise thumbs up was Janet Maslin of The New York Times (7/28/78), who called the picture "too cheerfully sleazy to be termed tame.". (Suite101.com)
2008 movie preview Jan 23, 2008
Ford also kept quiet on how Indy reunites with Karen Allen s character. While it remains a mystery if Ford gets to play LaBeouf s dad in the new movie, Indy himself is not reunited with his father. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Indiana Jones,' 'Dark Knight' And More Flicks We Can't Wait To See: '08 Movie Preview Jan 10, 2008
A second chance at love with Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen). No rats, and definitely no snakes X marks the spot May 22. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Martha's weekThe BBC's Martha Kearney asks what's on Brown's mind Jan 6, 2008
On Wednesday we heard a very moving account of the massacre in the church at Eldoret from our correspondent Karen Allen. Genocide. (BBC News -- UK)
Violence scars Kenyan town Jan 6, 2008
By Karen Allen BBC News, Burnt Forest. Up until Friday, Burnt Forest, a large settlement some 30km (20 miles) south of the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, in west Kenya, was completely cut off by fighting. (BBC News -- Africa)
US envoy seeks Kenya crisis talks Jan 5, 2008
The BBC's Karen Allen in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, where at least 30 people were burned to death in a church this week, says 30,000 local people have been displaced. Some 10,000 people there are seeking refuge in the compound of the cathedral of the Catholic Church, which is now spearheading local relief efforts. (BBC News)
Filmstruck: Moviegoers are spoilt for choice this year Jan 4, 2008
Joining Indy is a superb cast that includes Shia LeBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Karen Allen reprising her role as Marion Ravenwood. Kate Capshaw also makes a return as Willie Scott. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kibaki 'open to opposition talks' Jan 4, 2008
And the BBC's Karen Allen in Eldoret says targeted arson attacks continue in the western Kenyan town, where at least 30 died on Tuesday when a church was set alight. The latest disorder prompted the Nairobi Stock Exchange to close barely an hour after opening. (Yahoo News -- Kenya)
Indiana Jones Masterminds George Lucas, Steven Spielberg Open Up About Supernatural 'Crystal Skull' Jan 3, 2008
Warming things up will be Karen Allen, returning as Marion Ravenwood, and LaBeouf, as Indy and Marion's love child or so the rumor goes. Not even Vanity Fair could get Lucas and Spielberg to confirm that one. (VHI.com -- Music News)
What's great in '08 Dec 30, 2007
The supporting cast includes Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone and Shia LeBeouf. "The Dark Knight" (July 18): Christian Bale slips back into his cape and cowl to team with Gotham's new district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart). (Fresno Bee)