Movie Lovers Name Indiana Jones' Greatest Moments in Survey by Blockbuster
May 21 2008 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Close to 70% Say Indy Just Gets Better With Age DALLAS, May 21
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Movie lovers are saying that Indiana
Jones may have enough gray hair to be a classic, but they also
overwhelmingly agree he's a modern-day hero that still captures
their hearts and imaginations. BLOCKBUSTER(R) is revealing the
results of a survey in which film buffs gave "classic" status to
several scenes from the first three Indiana Jones movies. The
survey also reveals that fans still see Indy as a bonafide action
hero, even if he has aged since his first film came out more than
25 years ago. Anyone headed to see "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom
of the Crystal Skull," the first movie in 19 years to feature the
intrepid archaeologist, may have some catching up to do. For
returning fans and young kids completely new to Indy's adventures,
BLOCKBUSTER(R) is releasing a list of the quintessential Indiana
Jones moments. The scenes were selected in a survey of movie
lovers, who selected the moments from the first three Indiana Jones
films. The Quintessential Indy The Most Classic Indiana Jones
Scenes, Chosen by Movie Fans (Results from a May 2008 Blockbuster
Inc. survey conducted by e-Rewards) 1. Running from the Boulder
("Raiders of the Lost Ark") -- 75% An overwhelming three out of
four surveyed chose this scene with Indiana Jones running from a
boulder in a booby-trapped temple as essential Indy material. 2.
"Why Did It Have To Be Snakes?" ("Raiders of the Lost Ark") -- 61%
This is Indiana's first on-screen encounter with the snakes he
dreads as he descends into the snake-infested Well of Souls. 3.
Shooting the Swordsman ("Raiders of the Lost Ark") -- 40% Indiana
surprises a sword-wielding enemy with his gun in this comic scene.
4. Mine Cart Chase Scene ("Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom")
-- 30% Indy and friends speed through a mine shaft to escape the
Thugee cult members. 5. Monkey Brains and Eye Soup ("Indiana Jones
and the Temple of Doom") -- 20% Willie and Short Round choose from
a menu of floating eyeballs, crunchy bugs, snake surprise and
monkey brains at the Pankot Palace. In addition to surveying movie
fans about their opinions on the original Indy movies, Blockbuster
also asked them how they feel about an older, more mature Indiana
Jones being portrayed in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull." Close to 70 percent said they didn't care about his
age, agreeing that Indy would be just as resourceful in a tight
spot as he was in his younger days. Seventeen (17) percent admitted
he does seem a little old for so much action and adventure, but if
anyone can pull it off, Indy can. Less than three percent indicated
they'd like to see Indy return to his younger days in his next
adventure. Indiana Jones fans have been whetting their appetites
for the new "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" film by heading to
participating BLOCKBUSTER stores to pick up Indiana Jones fedora
hats, movie posters, t-shirts and other movie collector's items
that have been in stores since early this month. Those wanting to
revisit the first three Indiana Jones movies before seeing "Kingdom
of the Crystal Skull" have been turning to the entertainment
provider to rent the films or to purchase the DVDs for their own
collection. Fans can also purchase an Indiana Jones themed DVD
case, exclusively available at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores, to
hold the first three films with room for "Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull" when it becomes available for purchase. Indiana Jones DVDs
and merchandise are available at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores
while supplies last. "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull" will be released in theaters worldwide on Thursday, May 22.
About Blockbuster Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI; BBI.B) is a leading
global provider of in-home movie and game entertainment, with more
than 7,800 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and
Australia. The company may be accessed worldwide at
http://www.blockbuster.com/. DATASOURCE: Blockbuster Inc. CONTACT:
Tami Cannizzaro of Blockbuster Inc., +1-214-854-3190 Web site:
http://www.blockbuster.com/
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