The year was 1973; George Lucas had just finished writing the screenplay for what would be his hit coming-of-age story American Graffiti. A poster on a wall caught his eye, an image of a dream of the old serialized films he enjoyed as a child. Films such as Buck Rogers, Zorro’s Fighting Legion and Spy Smasher flashed through his brain as he had the idea of bringing that type of B-level hero to the big screen. He would take this idea and flesh out a story of a college professor who moonlit as an archeologist adventurer. Little did he know that simple idea would yield one of the greatest and most enduring franchises in movie history as his character Indiana Jones has gone on to appear in five feature films over the course of 42 years that have grossed nearly $2 billion at the worldwide box office. For many, any time the character graces the screen,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Actor John Rhys-Davies is known for his role as Gimli, the dwarf warrior in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. The loud-mouthed elf hater is played to perfection by the Welsh actor in the fantasy-adventure films. Rhys-Davies was nominated along with the rest of the cast for the Screen Actors Guild Award and won for The Return of the King.
While the actor has played other roles in his career, he is also most well-known for playing Sallah, the Egyptian friend of Indiana Jones in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones films. Rhys-Davies was reportedly not the first choice for the role and the description reportedly needed a much shorter person. However, Rhys-Davies’ remark reportedly led Spielberg to change the character to suit the actor.
John Rhys-Davies Was Not The First Choice To Play Sallah In Indiana Jones A still from Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones: Raiders of the...
While the actor has played other roles in his career, he is also most well-known for playing Sallah, the Egyptian friend of Indiana Jones in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones films. Rhys-Davies was reportedly not the first choice for the role and the description reportedly needed a much shorter person. However, Rhys-Davies’ remark reportedly led Spielberg to change the character to suit the actor.
John Rhys-Davies Was Not The First Choice To Play Sallah In Indiana Jones A still from Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones: Raiders of the...
- 4/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
“Zorro” is a new live-action, Spain-produced action-adventure TV series produced by Secuoya Studio, based on the character created by Johnston McCulley, streaming in 2024 on Prime Video:
“…Zorro created in 1919 by American pulp writer Johnston McCulley, originally appeared in works set in the Pueblo of Los Angeles in Alta California.
“He is typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante that defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of California against corrupt and tyrannical officials and other villains.
‘His signature all-black costume includes a cape, a hat known as a sombrero cordobés, and a mask covering the upper half of his face…”
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“…Zorro created in 1919 by American pulp writer Johnston McCulley, originally appeared in works set in the Pueblo of Los Angeles in Alta California.
“He is typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante that defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of California against corrupt and tyrannical officials and other villains.
‘His signature all-black costume includes a cape, a hat known as a sombrero cordobés, and a mask covering the upper half of his face…”
Click the images to enlarge
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- 12/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Along with Harrison Ford’s iconic character’s exploits cracking whips, globetrotting, wearing a fedora and leather jacket regardless of climate, and — we cannot emphasize this enough — punching Nazis, what turned audiences into voracious fan of Indiana Jones is how the treasure hunter would pursue artifacts that belong in a museum (preferably a museum in the area whence the artifact originated).
What we love about Indiana Jones is how the franchise tapped into real-world archaeological discoveries and mysterious artifacts. That tradition absolutely continues with Ford’s fifth and final outing as the adventurer in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Here are a few aspects of Indy’s pursuits of fortune and glory that are part fact and part fiction.
Adventuring Archaeologists
George Lucas’ creation is partially based on the sci-fi and adventure heroes from movie serials in the late 1930s/early 1940s, such as Buck Rogers and Zorro,...
What we love about Indiana Jones is how the franchise tapped into real-world archaeological discoveries and mysterious artifacts. That tradition absolutely continues with Ford’s fifth and final outing as the adventurer in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Here are a few aspects of Indy’s pursuits of fortune and glory that are part fact and part fiction.
Adventuring Archaeologists
George Lucas’ creation is partially based on the sci-fi and adventure heroes from movie serials in the late 1930s/early 1940s, such as Buck Rogers and Zorro,...
- 7/2/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Zorro the Chronicles is a Nintendo Switch game based on the animated series of the same name. Developed by Cyber Group Studios, this action-adventure game allows players to step into the shoes of the legendary hero Zorro as he fights against the corrupt tyrant Ramon and his army of soldiers.
The game features a captivating storyline that takes players on a journey through the scenic landscape of Spanish California. The graphics are rich and vibrant, with detailed character designs and a colorful world that is full of life. The soundtrack is also excellent, with an orchestral score that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the game.
Players take control of Zorro and his trusty steed Tornado as they explore the game’s various environments, including deserts, forests, and towns. The gameplay is a mix of action and platforming, with Zorro able to use his sword and whip to take...
The game features a captivating storyline that takes players on a journey through the scenic landscape of Spanish California. The graphics are rich and vibrant, with detailed character designs and a colorful world that is full of life. The soundtrack is also excellent, with an orchestral score that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the game.
Players take control of Zorro and his trusty steed Tornado as they explore the game’s various environments, including deserts, forests, and towns. The gameplay is a mix of action and platforming, with Zorro able to use his sword and whip to take...
- 4/11/2023
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
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