Disney has long been a fan of attaching animations shorts and live-action films before their movies. This practice has made for some enjoyable pre-game entertainment with concepts that have occasionally been fleshed out into standalone films. That valuable pre-movie time has acted as a sort of a testing ground and generate significant public interest.
Which is why this new rumor is so intriguing.
Comicbookmovie.com is reporting that a short tease at the beginning of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will feature another Lucasfilm property: Indiana Jones. Here's how the report described the short:
• "A very old Indiana Jones is sitting in his study with several books open – a laptop computer is nearby, clearly unused. The books show images of crystal skulls.
• In walks Indy's grandson who says something like, "I told you we have to hurry if we are going to make it to Glastonbury" – possibly holding a book on King Arthur. This character would be [Chris] Pratt's if he does get the role...
• The grandson feels a little bad for rushing the old man and tries helping Indy along and asks what all the books spread out on his desk are about.
• Indy looks up and says, "Nothing, just a stupid dream I had."
• They walk out the door and cue music."
It's known that Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has been toying with the idea of another "Indiana Jones" film. However, she has said that such a project would be a long way down the road. As hopeful as die-hard fans may be, I wouldn't place too much stock into Comicbookmovie.com's report. At least, not until we hear anything official from Lucasfilm and Disney.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will hit theaters on December 18.
