A lot of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull stuff has come out over the weekend.  First up is an update on the film run time.  A couple of days ago a report from Hollywood Elsewhere hit the net stating that Indy 4 is over 140 minutes long. 

Chud.com is now saying that report is not accurate.  They claim that Indy 4 is just over 120 minutes with the credits.  You can read that story over at Chud.  You know what, whatever... we'll find out in a couple of weeks.

NEXT!

IESB.net has gotten a cool synopsis filling us in on the story for Indy 4.  With that came along some production details.  For the details head on over to IESB.  Here is the synopsis:

His exploits are the stuff of legend and his name has become the very definition of adventure.

Indiana Jones.

The whip-toting, punch-packing, snake-hating, globe-trotting archaeologist with a fedora is back on screen in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” debuting worldwide Thursday, May 22, 2008.

This newest adventure begins in the desert Southwest in 1957 – the height of the Cold War.  Indy and his sidekick Mac (Ray Winstone) have barely escaped a close scrape with nefarious Soviet agents on a remote airfield.

Now, Professor Jones has returned home to Marshall College – only to find things have gone from bad to worse.  His close friend and dean of the college (Jim Broadbent) explains that Indy’s recent activities have made him the object of suspicion, and that the government has put pressure on the university to fire him.  On his way out of town, Indiana meets rebellious young Mutt (Shia LaBeouf), who carries both a grudge and a proposition for the adventurous archaeologist:  If he’ll help Mutt on a mission with deeply personal stakes, Indy could very well make one of the most spectacular archaeological finds in history – the Crystal Skull of Akator, a legendary object of fascination, superstition and fear.

But as Indy and Mutt set out for the most remote corners of Peru – a land of ancient tombs, forgotten explorers and a rumored city of gold – they quickly realize they are not alone in their search. The Soviet agents are also hot on the trail of the Crystal Skull. Chief among them is icy cold, devastatingly beautiful Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett), whose elite military unit is scouring the globe for the eerie Crystal Skull, which they believe can help the Soviets dominate the world ... if they can unlock its secrets.

Indy and Mutt must find a way to evade the ruthless Soviets, follow an impenetrable trail of mystery, grapple with enemies and friends of questionable motives, and, above all, stop the powerful Crystal Skull from falling into the deadliest of hands.

Paramount Pictures Presents a Lucasfilm Ltd. Production “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” starring Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Shia LaBeouf.  The film is directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by David Koepp. Story by George Lucas and Jeff Nathanson.  The film is produced by Frank Marshall.  The executive producers are George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy.  The co-producer is Denis L. Stewart.  The director of photography is Janusz Kaminski.  The production designer is Guy Hendrix Dyas.  The film is edited by Michael Kahn, A.C.E.  The costume designer is Mary Zophres.  The music is by John Williams. The visual effects and animation are by Industrial Light & Magic.  This film has not yet been rated.

Obviously, who knows how this will translate onto the big screen.  I'm holding out on optimism  that this is going to be a great movie and an amazing addition to the franchise.  Its only 1 more month away!!!!

Finally, Dark Horizons have aquired new pics from the film.  They're pretty cool and you should check them out.  If I can get the ultra high quality pics at some point, I'll make sure I'll post them up for everyone to see and take.  Click on the pic below to see the rest.

-Phil