The news of Lucasfilm allocating resources into the development of yet another Indiana Jones film first came courtesy of The Daily Superhero who reported the studio has been actively (yet silently) attempting to decide what to do with the franchise. Rights issues (i.e. Paramount Pictures still retains distribution control) and the poor reception of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull have made developing another sequel a challenge – but Ford may have expedited any development hiatus by leveraging his involvement in Star Wars: Episode VII with the promise that Lucasfilm will give him another adventure as Indiana Jones.
Jedi News indicates that Ford was happy with the portrayal and direction of his Han Solo character (which could include several films), he did not get a firm commitment for Indiana Jones 5. Yet, Lucasfilm did agree to beginning development on a new chapter for Doctor Jones – set for release before the close of 2016.
Indiana Jones is modeled after the strong-jawed heroes of the matinée serials and pulp magazines that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg enjoyed in their childhoods (such as the Republic Pictures serials, and the Doc Savage series). Sir H. Rider Haggard's safari guide/big game hunter Allan Quatermain of King Solomon's Mines, who dates back to 1885, is a notable template for Jones.
Source: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/starksnewsandreviews/news/?a=89256
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