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==Covenant Breaker==
[[Image:Indiana.jpeg|thumb|250px|[[Harrison Ford]] as Indiana Jones]]
As it is clearly stated in the Will and Testament, only the Guardian of the Faith has the authority to declare a believer a Covenant Breaker. This is the most serious charge imaginable to a believer, and is never issued lightly. As no Guardian of the Faith ever declared Dr. Jensen a Covenant Breaker before or after his death, it is erroneous to ever state that Dr. Jensen has this stigma in the after-life. Moreover it is irrelevant whether other believers or even institutions "consider" him to be one or not, as they are just opinions and not actually sanctions conforming to the Sacred Will and Testament which is the charter for all institutions governing the Faith. [[User:Jeffmichaud]]
'''Indiana Jones''' is a [[fictional character|fictional]] [[bullwhip]]-toting [[archaeology|archaeologist]] with an overdeveloped ophidiophobia (fear of [[snake]]s) played by [[Harrison Ford]]. He appeared in a series of [[film]]s by [[George Lucas]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] in the 1980s. Younger versions of the character were also played by [[River Phoenix]] in the third film and by [[Sean Patrick Flanery]] and [[Corey Carrier]] on television. An older version (93) of Jones was played by [[George Hall]].
:OTOH, it's pretty undisputable fact that the mainstream group of Baha'is (what most people mean when they just use the word "Baha'i") regard Leland Jensen as a covenant breaker - indeed, he was the most cult-like of all the Guardian claimants, seeing as how he alone, amongst all the putative Guardians, actually did have sex with several of the women in his cult. [[User:PaulHammond|PaulHammond]] 09:33, 16 November 2005
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:Did any Guardian ever declare him one? NO! The entire world could "regard" him one and it don't mean diddly, guvna. The term is tossed about so cavalierly. Far from considering him a C.B., the Guardian Shoghi Effendi made him a Knight of Baha'u'llah. He spent his entire life promoting the Cause of Baha'u'llah, not the cause of Leland, turning believers towards God and the Cause. Tossing about unsubstantiated charges based on hearsay and rumor is called libel, good friend. To stoop to that instead of using fact seems beneath you. You name me one believer who can say they've turned half as many people on to Bahau'llah and the Faith as Dr. Jensen (some estimates are between 5 and 10 Thousand), and your next cup of Earl Grey is on me. [User:Jeffmichaud] (UTC)
==Biography==
::Well, that would be because Leland Jensen's covenant breaking took place after Shoghi's death, now wouldn't it? If you recall, Baha'u'llah did indeed say that Muhammad Ali ought to succeed Abdu'l Baha, and the Bab did indeed appoint Subh-i-Azal to lead after his death. Just because someone you like says nice things about a person doesn't stop things going pear-shaped afterwards. Jeff, you don't know me very well, so I'd appreciate if you didn't start calling me a "good friend" or speculating about what might or might not be beneath me. I take it that you aren't disputing the fact that Leland served a jail term for lewd behaviour? That one appears to be substantiated fact. I know there's a lot of people unofficially declared CBs by enthusiastic Baha'is, but that isn't the case with Jensen. The UHJ have officially declared him a Covenant Breaker, and that's a fact. [[User:PaulHammond|PaulHammond]] 22:06, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
[[Image:Indiana Jones 2.jpg|200px|thumb|When not adventuring, Jones is a respectable professor]]
Indiana Jones was born '''Henry Jones, Jr.''' to [[Scotland|Scottish]]-born [[Professor]] of [[Medieval literature]] Dr. Henry Jones Sr. (played by Lloyd Owen in the TV Series and by [[Sean Connery]] in the films) and his wife Anna on [[July 1]], [[1899]], in [[Princeton, New Jersey|Princeton]], [[New Jersey]]. "Junior" accompanied his father on his travels throughout [[Europe]], where he learned to speak, read, and write 27 languages, including [[French language|French]], [[German language|German]], [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[Greek language|Greek]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]], [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]], [[Swahili language|Swahili]], [[Latin]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]], as well as some [[Hindi language|Hindi]], apart from [[English language|English]]. Although his father called him "Junior," Henry Jr. adopted the name of his beloved [[dog]] Indiana for himself, insisting he be referred to as Indiana Jones. It is not known for sure when he first did this, except that he was referred to as Indiana during childhood by his peers.
Paul, you do understand that only the Guardian of the Faith has the authority to make such a declaration, right? The UHJ wasn't given that authority either in the Master's Will, nor in any other Explicit Text. The sans-Guardian UHJ can't "officially declare" anyone a C.B. as far as the Explicit Texts are concerned. So here is where we'll have to agree to disagree. You go on following the sans-Guardians down the road of error, and I'll continue as always to follow the Covenant, the Master, and the Explicit Text. [[User:Jeffmichaud]]
In [[1912]], Indy was living in [[Utah]] and was a member of the [[Boy Scouts]]. It was here, while attempting to secure the [[Cross of Coronado]] from thieves, Indy first learned to use the bullwhip and received his trademark [[Fedora (hat)|fedora]]. This was also the time when he first developed his aversion to snakes.
::I understand that the UHJ has so declared him, and that the UHJ is the authority mandated to make such declarations. The mainstream Baha'is find the term "sans-Guardian UHJ" insulting. You do your level best to deny the fact that the UHJ declare Leland a Covenant Breaker. This is the heart of the issue of Covenant Breaking. You aren't going to solve that issue by editing articles on Wikipedia. [[User:PaulHammond|PaulHammond]] 00:11, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
His father wanted Indiana to go to [[Princeton University]]. To escape this, he ran away from home by [[train]]. He ended up in [[Mexico]] and was kidnapped by Mexican revolutionaries. He joined this army of revolutionaries, playing a part in the [[Mexican Revolution]] in [[1916]], under [[Pancho Villa]]. It is here that he also met his friend Remy, a [[Belgium|Belgian]]. With Remy, he left Mexico and eventually made his way to [[Africa]] at the beginning of [[World War I]].
:Patently not true. The Universal House of Justice indeed has that authority. It was instituted by Bahá'u'lláh, properly elected per the Guardian's instructions at the close of the Ten-Year Crusage, and explicitly identified as the authoritative body on matters not found in the holy books — including determining who is, or is not, a Covenant breaker. 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Himself, is absolutely clear regarding the authority of the House of Justice in the very ''Will and Testament'' these people are so fond of selectively quoting:
He and Remy intended to join the [[Belgian Army]], where Jones was [[Commissioned officer|commissioned]] as a [[lieutenant]]. Jones' inability to read [[map]]s properly caused him to lose his unit, and he instead fought along side a team of old men under the [[British Army]]. Among missions (depicted in the television series), the team destroyed a giant cannon mounted on a train, and they kidnapped the (real-life) German military genius [[Paul Erich von Lettow-Vorbeck]] in a [[balloon]], but they were forced to release him.
::And now, concerning the House of Justice which God hath ordained as the source of all good and freed from all error, ... By this House is meant the Universal House of Justice, ... It enacteth all ordinances and regulations that are not to be found in the explicit Holy Text.
:::('Abdu'l-Bahá, ''The Will and Testament'', p. 14)
:[[User:MARussellPESE|MARussellPESE]] 16:04, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
All conjecture and debatable. The Master's Words you quote are in my opinion not relevant in this case, for it all hinges on your fantasy that the sans-Guardian UHJ was established according to the Provisions of His Will, which I don't believe to be the case. Another flaw in this thinking is that it was "properly elected per the Guardian's instructions", for this is patently not true. The fIBC was to "efflouresce" through four stages: IBC, World Court, Supreme Tribunal (1st elected stage), and finally the UHJ. I'm not even getting into the whole Guardian, Twin Pillars thing. Your statements, though impressively crafted, are patently flawed. [[User:Jeffmichaud]]
Eventually Jones joined the Belgian army in Europe with Remy, in [[1916]] and participated in the [[Western Front (WWI)|Western Front]]. He was taken prisoner by the Germans, escaped, encountered [[Mata Hari]], worked as an intelligence officer, took ill, and was treated by [[Albert Schweitzer]]. Jones vied with [[Ernest Hemingway]] for the affections of a young nurse, and Jones worked as a translator for the [[Treaty of Versailles]], and he saw the war come to its conclusion but lay down the groundwork for a second conflict.
== Covenant breaking again ==
Sometime after the war, Jones returned to the [[United States]], where he studied [[archaeology]] at the [[University of Chicago]] under Professor Abner Ravenwood. At the same time, he became romantically involved with the Professor's daughter Marion.
Regardless of how you interpret scripture, the opening paragraph must mention that Leland Jensen is considered a covenant breaker by most Baha'is. Whether or not you agree with it is one thing, but he was labelled a covenant breaker. It's deceiving if it's not mentioned. Someone reading this page might come to the conclusion that Jensen led a group of Baha'is within the Baha'i administrative structure. [[User:Cunado19|<font color="#d14c04">'''Cuñado'''</font>]] [[image:Bahaitemplatestar.png|20px]] - [[User talk:Cunado19|<font size="-3">Talk</font>]] 18:53, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
Dr. Jones abruptly left the Ravenwoods in [[1926]] and did not contact them for 10 years. He divided his time between teaching and archaeological expeditions, including a journey to [[China]] and [[India]] in [[1935]] where he faced the gangster Lao Che and the followers of the [[cult]] of [[Kali]] (''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom|Temple of Doom]]''). In [[1936]], he was contacted by the United States government to retrieve the [[Ark of the Covenant]] before the [[Nazi]]s (''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''). He continued to take on infrequent missions for the government over the ensuing years. In [[1938]], Indy rescued his father from the Nazis and became embroiled in the search for the [[Holy Grail]] (''[[Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade|Last Crusade]]'').
:This statement "whose followers are labelled by the majority of Bahá'ís as [[covenant-breaker]]s" is unacceptable. The "majority of Baha'is" have no authority to label anyone anything. According to Wikipedia's Files there are only two individuals who officially carry the title "Covenant Breaker"; one is Mason Remey, and Dr. Jensen's NOT the other one. Provide an "autorative reference" or drop the subject. This statement is just hearsay otherwise. BTW, I've also been "labelled" one by the hijackers on Mt. Carmel. I've used my real name so there would be no confusion about who I am. Why are you communicating with me if you blindly follow the rulings of that FALLIBLE "House of Justice"? Careful you don't get reported on for collaborating with enemies. You could get in trouble for this you know. [[User:Jeffmichaud]]
When last seen in [[1993]], Jones was living in [[New York City]] with his daughter and her family. Sporting an eyepatch and cane, he was stopping anyone within earshot to regale them with tales of his exploits. He seems remarkably spry for a man in his 90s—whether that is because of his drinking from the Grail is unknown.
::Once again, whether or not you agree with the label, or agree with the authority to give that label is rather irrelevant. Wikipedia's "files" had Leland Jensen on the list as a covenant breaker until '''you''' removed him.
==Appearances==
::The only way the statement should be removed is if he was not actually labelled as a covenant breaker by the rest of the Baha'is, and that is not the case. [[User:Cunado19|<font color="#d14c04">'''Cuñado'''</font>]] [[image:Bahaitemplatestar.png|20px]] - [[User talk:Cunado19|<font size="-3">Talk</font>]]
Since his introduction in 1981's ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', the character of Indiana Jones has become a [[cultural icon]] for adventure. His popularity has allowed him to make appearances in three more feature films, a three-season TV series, dozens of novels, comic books, and video games, and even had his own amusement park ride.
That accusation is insulting and out of order. I could care less who's name is on that list. I was pointing out that Jensen's not on it. I've had nothing to do with editing that list of names, and you have no right to say I have. This statement that "whose followers are labelled by the majority of Bahá'ís as [[covenant-breaker]]s" is unacceptable. It doesn't conform with the definition, for the "majority of Baha'is" don't have any say in the matter. If it can be shown that he was labelled that by an Institution then say which and reference it, or drop it. [[User:Jeffmichaud]]
The [[television]] series, ''[[The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles]]'', aired from [[1992]] to [[1996]], with the 17-year-old Indy played by [[Sean Patrick Flanery]], 93-year-old Indy by [[George Hall (actor)|George Hall]], and 10-year-old Indy by [[Corey Carrier]]. This inspired a number of made-for-TV and made-for-video movies featuring Flanery as young Indy. One of the last Young Indiana Jones TV movies featured a cameo appearance by Harrison Ford, reprising the role of Indy as a man in his 50s.
:The way the statement is written is in line with other Wikipedia articles. See [[Ahmadi]] and [[Mirza Ghulam Ahmad]] who "mainstream" muslims (Both Sunni, and Shia) see as heritical. The statement that mainstream Muslims see them as heretical and controversial are in both articles at the top. -- [[User:Jeff3000|Jeff3000]] 13:53, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
The popular trilogy of theatrical films: ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'', and ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', were made from 1981-1989, created by George Lucas and Directed by Steven Spielberg. The series starred Harrison Ford as Jones. The upcoming fourth Indiana Jones movie, once again to star Harrison Ford, has been in the planning stages for several years; it is in pre-production and is not expected to be released until February 2007 at the earliest. Jim Ward, Vice President of Lucasafilm, has said in a recent press conference that a new ''Indiana Jones'' video game is expected that same year, around the time of the movie.
===The TV Films:===
*Chapter 1: My First Adventure
*Chapter 2: Passion for Life
*Chapter 3: The Perils of Cupid
*Chapter 4: Travels with Father
*Chapter 5: Journey of Radiance
*Chapter 6: Spring Break Adventure
*Chapter 7: Love's Sweet Song
*Chapter 8: Trenches of Hell
*Chapter 9: Demons of Deception
*Chapter 10: Phantom Train of Doom
*Chapter 11: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of Life
*Chapter 12: Attack of the Hawkmen
*Chapter 13: Adventures in the Secret Service
*Chapter 14: Espionage Escapades
*Chapter 15: Daredevils of the Desert
*Chapter 16: Tales of Innocence
*Chapter 17: Masks of Evil
*Chapter 18: Treasure of the Peacock's Eye
*Chapter 19: Winds of Change
*Chapter 20: Mystery of the Blues
*Chapter 21: Scandal of 1920
*Chapter 22: Hollywood Follies
===The Theatrical Films:===
*Chapter 23: ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom|The Temple of Doom]]'' ([[1984]])
*Chapter 24: ''[[Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark|Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' ([[1981]])
*Chapter 25: ''[[Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade|The Last Crusade]]'' ([[1989]])
*Chapter 26: ''[[Indiana Jones 4]]'' ([[2007]]) (categorized as "in production")
*Chapter 27: (unproduced) Originally, George Lucas had signed a deal with Paramount Pictures for four theatrical sequels to ''Raiders of the Lost Ark''. After the first three, ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'', and ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', Lucas announced he was finished with the theatrical films, leaving two of his promised sequels unmade. He now has announced his work on the third sequel, ''Indiana Jones IV''. He now denies plans for a fourth sequel, claiming he never intended to do beyond three, but that the fourth film was "a brilliant idea he had." In saying he had a deal for four sequels, one could also speculate that he might not have counted ''The Temple of Doom'' as a sequel, and instead a prequel, which it was. This would leave room open for yet another sequel that is yet to be produced.
*Chapter 28: (unproduced) Based on the fact that ''The Temple of Doom'' could be counted as a prequel, rather than a sequel.
===The Novels:===
Apart from Novel adaptations of the movies, and several Young Indiana jones episodes, there are also a series of original paperback novels about the adventures of Indiana Jones other than those in the films, and another series of novels about Young Indiana Jones for younger readers. In Germany, there was a series of adult novels by author Wolfgang Hohlbein, and in France a Young Indiana Jones series by Joseph Jacobs and Richard Beugne. Sadly these are only available in German and French respectively.
'''Young Indiana Jones Novels by Random House'''
*Young Indiana Jones' Titanic Adventure - by Les Martin
*Young Indiana Jones And The Pirates Loot - by J. N. Fox
*Young Indiana Jones & The Lost Gold of Durango - by Megan Stine And H. William Stine
*Young Indiana Jones & The Plantation Treasure - by William McCay
*Young Indiana Jones & The Tomb of Terror - by Les Martin
*Young Indiana Jones & The Princess of Peril - by Les Martin
*Young Indiana Jones & The Ghostly Riders - by William McCay
*Young Indiana Jones & The Circle of Death - by William McCay
*Young Indiana Jones & The Journey to the Underworld - by Megan Stine And H. William Stine
*Young Indiana Jones & The Curse of the Ruby Cross - by William McCay
*Young Indiana Jones & The Gypsy Revenge - by Les Martin
*Young Indiana Jones & The Secret City - by Les Martin
*Young Indiana Jones & The Mountain of Fire - by William McCay
*Young Indiana Jones & The Face of the Dragon - by William McCay
*Young Indiana Jones & The Eye of the Tiger - by William McCay
'''Young Indiana Jones Novels by Ballantine Books'''
*The Mata Hari Affair - by James Luceno
'''Indiana Jones Adult Novels by Bantam Books'''
*Indiana Jones & The Peril at Delphi - by Rob MacGregor
*Indiana Jones & The Unicorn's Legacy - by Rob MacGregor
*Indiana Jones & The Dance of the Giants - by Rob MacGregor
*Indiana Jones & The Seven Veils - by Rob MacGregor
*Indiana Jones & The Genesis Deluge - by Rob MacGregor
*Indiana Jones & The Interior World - by Rob MacGregor
*Indiana Jones & The Sky Pirates - by Martin Caidin
*Indiana Jones & The White Witch - by Martin Caidin
*Indiana Jones & The Philosopher's Stone - by Max McCoy
*Indiana Jones & The Dinosaur Eggs - by Max McCoy
*Indiana Jones & The Hollow Earth - by Max McCoy
*Indiana Jones & The Secret of the Sphinx - by Max McCoy
'''German Novels by Goldmann Verlag'''
*Indiana Jones & The Feathered Snake - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & The Longship of the Gods - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & The Avalon Inheritance - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & The Labyrinth of Horus - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & Genghis Khan’s Sword - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & El Dorado’s Gold - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & The Lost People - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
*Indiana Jones & The Secret of Easter Island - by Wolfgang Hohlbein
'''Find Your Fate Adventure Books by Ballantine Books'''
*Indiana Jones and the Curse of Horror Island - by R. L. Stine
*Indiana Jones and the Giants of the Silver Tower - by R. L. Stein
*Indiana Jones and the Cult of the Mummy’s Crypt - by R. L. Stein
*Indiana Jones and the Cup of the Vampire - by Andrew Helfer
*Indiana Jones and the Legion of Death - by Richard Wenk
*Indiana Jones and the Eye of the Fates - by Richard Wenk
*Indiana Jones and the Dragon of Vengeance - by Megan Stine
*Indiana Jones and the Lost Treasure of Sheba - by Rose Estes
*Indiana Jones and the Gold of Genghis Khan - by Ellen Weiss
*Indiana Jones and the Ape Slaves of Howling Island - by R. L. Stine
===The Comics:===
There was a [[comic book]] published by [[Marvel Comics]] in the early [[1980s]] featuring the talents of [[John Byrne]] among others. Later Dark Horse Comics produced a number of Indiana Jones Comics. Indy also had a cameo in a Star Wars story in an issue of the Star Wars Tales comic books.
'''Dark Horse Comics Stories'''
*Indiana Jones & The Shrine of the Sea Devil
*Indiana Jones & The Arms of Gold
*Indiana Jones: Thunder in the Orient
*Indiana Jones & The Fate of Atlantis
*Indiana Jones & The Sargasso Pirates
*Indiana Jones & The Dance of Death
*Indiana Jones & The Golden Fleece
*Indiana Jones & The Spear of Destiny
*Indiana Jones & The Iron Phoenix
'''Marvel Comics The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones Stories'''
*Ikons of Ikammanen
*The Devil's Cradle
*Gateway to Infinity
*Club Nightmare
*Africa Screams
*The Gold Goddess
*The Fourth Nail
*Deadly Rock
*Demons
*The Sea Butchers
*The Search for Abner Ravenwood
*The Cuban Connection
*Beyond the Lucifer Chamber
*End Run
*Dragon by the Tail
*The Secret of the Deep
*Revenge of the Ancients
*Good as Gold
*Trail of the Golden Guns
*Tower of Tears
*Shot by Both Sides
*Fireworks
*Big Game
*Double Play
*Magic, Murder & The Weather
*Something’s Gone Wrong Again
===The Video Games:===
Various video and computer [[games]] have also been produced. The games include:
* ''Raiders of the Lost Ark (Atari 2600)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (arcade)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Nintendo Entertainment System)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (C64)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game (C64, Amiga, Macintosh, PC)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure (C64, Amiga, Macintosh, PC)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Nintendo Entertainment System - Taito)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Nintendo Entertainment System - Ubi Soft)''
* ''The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Nintendo Entertainment System)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Nintendo GameBoy)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Sega Master System - European release)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Sega Genesis)''
* ''Instruments Of Chaos starring Young Indiana Jones (Sega Genesis)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Sega Game Gear)''
* ''Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)''
* ''Indiana Jones in: Revenge of The Ancients (PC)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (PC, Amiga, Macintosh, C64)'' (also a comic book of the same name)
* ''Indiana Jones and the Lost Kingdom (C64)''
* ''Indy's Desktop Adventures (PC)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (PC, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameBoy Color)''
* ''Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (PC, PlayStation 2, Microsoft XBox)''
* ''Untitled 2007 game, likely of same title as title of 2007 movie''
===The Ride:===
In [[1995]], [[Disneyland]] opened a ride called [[Indiana Jones Adventure]], based on the franchise and set in the "Temple of the Forbidden Eye"; [[Tokyo DisneySea]] has a similar attraction, set in the "Temple of the Crystal Skull". Also, [[Disneyland Paris]] has a rollercoaster called Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril.
==Actors portraying Jones==
===Young Indy===
*Corey Carrier (Chapters 1-5) (age 10)
*River Phoenix (Chapter 25) (age 13)
*Sean Patrick Flannery (Chapters 6-22) (age 17-?)
===Older Indy===
*Harrison Ford (Chapter 20, Chapters 23-26) (age 45?)
*George Hall (Chapters 1-22) (age 93)
== Origins ==
[[Image:Indiana Jones 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Indiana Jones with his famous bull-whip.]]
Indiana Jones, "Obtainer of Rare [[Antiquities]]," is modeled after the strong-jawed heroes of the [[pulp magazine]]s and matinee [[serial]]s that Lucas and Spielberg enjoyed in their childhoods, such as the [[Republic Pictures]] [[serial]]s. The two friends first discussed the project while in [[Hawaii]] during the time of release of the first [[Star Wars]] film. Spielberg told Lucas how he wanted to direct a [[James Bond]] film. Lucas responded that he had something better than that.
Spielberg wanted Indiana to be a James Bond-like figure that got into difficult situations and worked his way out. Upon requests by Spielberg and Lucas the costume designer was given the task to make the character have a distinctive recognizable silhouette through the style of the hat (much like [[Dick Tracy]]). After examining many hats, the designers chose an urban version of the classic [[Australian]] [[fedora]], the [[Akubra]].
Other elements of the outfit were the jacket (still available today from Indyjacket.com [http://www.indyjacket.com]) - the bag was a modified [[World War II]] gas mask bag, and of course the whip. For a good resource on the Indiana Jones costume visit IndyGear.com [http://www.indygear.com] for a comprehensive discussion on all aspects from the fedora to the boots.
Many people have been called the real-life inspiration of the Indiana Jones character. Probably the most cited person is famous [[paleontologist]] [[Roy Chapman Andrews]]. Another person cited as a possible inspiration is the Italian [[archaeologist]] and circus [[strongman (strenth athlete)|strongman]] [[Giovanni Battista Belzoni]] (1778–1823). Religious archaeologist [[Vendyl Jones|Vendyl "Texas" Jones]] claims that he was the inspiration, citing his names (he notes that his first name trimmed becomes Endy — very similar to Indy), but this claim has reportedly been denied by Spielberg. Other candidates include explorer [[Gene Savoy]] [http://umanitoba.fitdv.com/new/articles/article.html?artid=383], [[Yale University]] historian and explorer [[Hiram Bingham III]] and [[University of Chicago]] archeologist Robert Braidwood [http://maroon.uchicago.edu/news/articles/2003/01/21/obituary_robert_and_.php]. However, the most likely inspiration was the fictional character [[Allan Quatermain]].
The character was originally named Indiana Smith, but Spielberg disliked the name and Lucas casually suggested "Indiana Jones". The name was thus changed early in the production of ''Raiders of the Lost Ark''. The origin of the name "Indiana" is the same in the real world as in the fiction: It was the name of an [[Alaskan malamute]] Lucas had in the 1970s (the same dog was also the inspiration for [[Chewbacca]]). His name is also said to be derived from the character "Nevada Smith," played by [[Steve McQueen]] in the [[1966]] film of the [[Nevada Smith|same name]].
Spielberg also admitted that an important inspiration for the style and atmosphere of the adventures of Indiana Jones were the adventures of the Belgian comic character [[Tintin]] by [[Hergé]].
==DVD Release==
[[Image:IndyDVD's.jpg|thumb|right|100px|The 2003 DVD release of Chapters 23-25.]]
===TV Films===
The DVDs for Chapters 1-22 are expected to be released sometime in 2007, according to a statement by series producer, Rick McCallum of [[Lucasfilm]]. The company has already put in two years of work on creating these DVDs, so as to have bonus features for each movie.
McCallum expects there to be 22 Young Indiana Jones Chronicles DVDs in all, 3 of which have been completed. The discs will include some 66 historical featurettes, now in production. Work has been ongoing for about 18 months on the Young Indy DVDs, with about another 18 months worth of work yet to be done. If all goes well, the plan is to tie the DVD release to the theatrical debut of Indy IV.
===Theatrical Films===
Chapters 23-25 of the Indiana Jones series (The Temple of Doom, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The Last Crusade, respectively) were released on DVD as a boxed set of all three films plus a fourth disc of bonus materials.
== References ==
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* "[http://www.indianajones.com/raiders/bts/news/news20030923.html Making ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'']." September 23, 2003. [http://www.indianajones.com/ IndianaJones.com].
==External links==
*[http://www.indianajones.com/ IndianaJones.com, official Indiana Jones site]
*[http://indianajones.wikicities.com The Indiana Jones Wiki]
*[http://www.theraider.net TheRaider.net]
*[http://www.theindyexperience.com The Indy Experience]
*[http://www.indyfan.com/ IndyFan.com a popular Indy fan site]
*[http://www.mobygames.com/game_group/sheet/gameGroupId,80/ Moby Games' list of Indiana Jones video games]
*[http://www.indygear.com/ IndyGear.com, a site that details where to procure the Fedora, Jacket, and Bullwhip synonymous with Indiana Jones]
*[news:alt.movies.indiana-jones alt.movies.indiana-jones] ([[Usenet]] newsgroup)
*[http://www.indy-net.co.uk/ Indy-Net.co.uk] - UK-based fan site
*[http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/chronology_central/indiana_jones.cfm?wpid=183410 Chronology Central's Indiana Jones page] - Contains a chronological reading/viewing order listing for all of the Indiana Jones films, episodes, novels, and comic books.
*[http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/chronology_central/indiana_jones.cfm?wpid=183410 Site with timeline of events in the Indiana Jones continuity.]
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