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Indy 4 title is...!!!
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by: Mike Sampson Sep. 10, 2007

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. That's the official name of the fourth INDIANA JONES movie as announced by Shia LaBeouf at the MTV Video Music Awards just a few hours ago and confirmed shortly thereafter by Paramount Pictures and Lucasfilm at the official site. CRYSTAL SKULL was one of the reported six titles that were registered with the MPAA. It's certainly better than CITY OF THE GODS or QUEST OF THE COVENANT or some of the other titles that have been floating around forever. It's got that mysterious adventure feel (what exactly are the "crystal skulls"?) that fits right in with the rest of the franchise. It may feel a little clunky at first, but I guarantee you by next spring it'll roll right off you're tongue as you're saying "Two tickets to INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL please." As you might expect, MTV has the footage of LaBeouf announcing the name at the VMAs online which you can check out here. Let the Strike Backing of CRYSTAL SKULLS begin below...

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frogsimmons
12:27PM on 09/12/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
NO, burgerking
it is NOT called IJ & the ROTLA !!!



argh, this irritates me. it's just called raiders of the lost ark. get a clue. they just added the prefix, as maf states, per old george's request, and so idiots wouldn't get confused and think it was an unrelated film.
it is NOT called IJ & the ROTLA !!!



argh, this irritates me. it's just called raiders of the lost ark. get a clue. they just added the prefix, as maf states, per old george's request, and so idiots wouldn't get confused and think it was an unrelated film.
 
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maf
8:20AM on 09/11/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
@Burgerking - It was Raiders of the Lost Ark and nothing else, remember that. Lucas' meddling added the prefix that now sucks.
@Burgerking - It was Raiders of the Lost Ark and nothing else, remember that. Lucas' meddling added the prefix that now sucks.
 
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Burgerking
2:17AM on 09/11/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
cmon
Don't call this overly long when the first film is "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" yeah ok, the Indiana part was added on later, but still. I agree they could have probably given it a better name but it's not the worst thing that could have happened. Also kind of erases any thoughts of Area 51 rumors.
Don't call this overly long when the first film is "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" yeah ok, the Indiana part was added on later, but still. I agree they could have probably given it a better name but it's not the worst thing that could have happened. Also kind of erases any thoughts of Area 51 rumors.
 
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angershark
12:58AM on 09/11/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
lame and overly long title. indeed, George Lucas is a Phantom Menace.
lame and overly long title. indeed, George Lucas is a Phantom Menace.
 
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deadshot
10:33PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yep..
As a faithful follower of Indy, I just think it works...
As a faithful follower of Indy, I just think it works...
 
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BarryShaft
7:38PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh wow is that ever a Lucas title or what? That's definately in the same awful vain as such gems like "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of The Clones"



But hey, it's Indy, and least we've got a little something on the proceedings to go off of now.
Oh wow is that ever a Lucas title or what? That's definately in the same awful vain as such gems like "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of The Clones"



But hey, it's Indy, and least we've got a little something on the proceedings to go off of now.
 
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stock
6:52PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think I'll just say "Two for Indiana Jones," with my hat pulled down, my chin on my chest, and just leave it at that. Matinee, of course.
I think I'll just say "Two for Indiana Jones," with my hat pulled down, my chin on my chest, and just leave it at that. Matinee, of course.
 
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randychico
4:55PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd remove the KINGDOM and just have it be Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skulls



Extra tidbit: What's u p with Shia's mustache
I'd remove the KINGDOM and just have it be Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skulls



Extra tidbit: What's u p with Shia's mustache
 
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Section ( 8 )
3:55PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Shia should really remember to wash his face before going on camera. I like chocolate milk too, but wipe your face off afterwards, man!
Shia should really remember to wash his face before going on camera. I like chocolate milk too, but wipe your face off afterwards, man!
 
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Robstar
3:10PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
gimmie dem set peces!
This is something to be psyched about. no matter what the title is, you know that you will be glued to the screen. I just wish they'd made it earlier, so that they could make more than 4. But then they couldnt throw in all the imperial walkers and giant dewback lizards :)
This is something to be psyched about. no matter what the title is, you know that you will be glued to the screen. I just wish they'd made it earlier, so that they could make more than 4. But then they couldnt throw in all the imperial walkers and giant dewback lizards :)
 
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The Bodyguard
1:27PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I always enjoyed the Crystal Skull legend. It is something I think they can carry very well and who knows.....Maybe Communist will be just as good as the Nazis
I always enjoyed the Crystal Skull legend. It is something I think they can carry very well and who knows.....Maybe Communist will be just as good as the Nazis
 
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Elgyn
1:25PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ehhh....
Pretty lousy title actually....I mean it doesn`t roll off the toungue like "Raiders...", "Temple Of Doom" or "The Last Crusade".



In fact, it`s almost as bad a title as "Episode I: The Phantom Menace".

To paraphrase Harrison Ford: "I`ve got a bad feeling about this...."
Pretty lousy title actually....I mean it doesn`t roll off the toungue like "Raiders...", "Temple Of Doom" or "The Last Crusade".



In fact, it`s almost as bad a title as "Episode I: The Phantom Menace".

To paraphrase Harrison Ford: "I`ve got a bad feeling about this...."
 
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lynxrep36
12:38PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Listen up!
The crystal skulls that this title refers to are once again an existing artifact accompanied by an already existing legend and level of intrigue. I think this is an incredible legend to base this from and will fit right into the world of Indy. For more information on the non-fiction side of the title go here:





The crystal skulls that this title refers to are once again an existing artifact accompanied by an already existing legend and level of intrigue. I think this is an incredible legend to base this from and will fit right into the world of Indy. For more information on the non-fiction side of the title go here:





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PMU
12:26PM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Better title
I would of gone with Indiana Jones and the last arthritic adventure (we mean it this time)



Am I the only one now who still thinks Shia is a douche?
I would of gone with Indiana Jones and the last arthritic adventure (we mean it this time)



Am I the only one now who still thinks Shia is a douche?
 
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bonoferox
11:56AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fortune and Glory...
I was still on board with the hopes for COTG, but I do have a feeling that we'll all warm up to this one pretty fast. In Spielberg / Ford I trust.
I was still on board with the hopes for COTG, but I do have a feeling that we'll all warm up to this one pretty fast. In Spielberg / Ford I trust.
 
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ToiletBug
11:48AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Title
Im not crazy about this title right now. I definitely liked City of the Gods A LOT more. This one sounds too forced. Maybe in time I will like it more.
Im not crazy about this title right now. I definitely liked City of the Gods A LOT more. This one sounds too forced. Maybe in time I will like it more.
 
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HessenRoots
11:14AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
stop whining
At first glance, it sounds pretty lame. But I'd say it holds up to "Temple of Doom" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" prett well.



It's Indy for gods sake, they could have called this "Indiana Jones and the Alabaster Cake Pan of Certain Peril" and we'd still all be lined up to see it opening night.
At first glance, it sounds pretty lame. But I'd say it holds up to "Temple of Doom" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" prett well.



It's Indy for gods sake, they could have called this "Indiana Jones and the Alabaster Cake Pan of Certain Peril" and we'd still all be lined up to see it opening night.
 
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mullerlt
9:43AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Lucas? Who Cares....
Do we all forgot that while Georgie Boy is involved in this film the BEARDED ONE is the man behind the camera and there is no way that he is going to put out a shitty mediocre product. Look for

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL to own no matter how much it is bashed until its release.
Do we all forgot that while Georgie Boy is involved in this film the BEARDED ONE is the man behind the camera and there is no way that he is going to put out a shitty mediocre product. Look for

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL to own no matter how much it is bashed until its release.
 
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corran horn
9:40AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmm...
Title isn't too bad (I liked City of the Gods as well). What it reminds me of, interestingly, is the Canyon of the Crescent Moon (also 5 words): the site of the Holy Grail in Last Crusade.
Title isn't too bad (I liked City of the Gods as well). What it reminds me of, interestingly, is the Canyon of the Crescent Moon (also 5 words): the site of the Holy Grail in Last Crusade.
 
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StarBolt
9:04AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Why don't you..
just ask for Indiana Jones when you go for the tickets (Is there going to be some confusion what's playing at the time?)

This might be a title they threw out so people can shut up for awhile....Doesn't matter anycase...

just ask for Indiana Jones when you go for the tickets (Is there going to be some confusion what's playing at the time?)

This might be a title they threw out so people can shut up for awhile....Doesn't matter anycase...

 
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maf
8:53AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
City of the Gods sounded so much better. The new title is too long. But what the hell does it matter anyway? Lucas has his head up his ass these days. And like Servo said in his post, the first thing I thought of on hearing the new Indy title was 1996's The Phantom, and Treat Williams' panto acting.
City of the Gods sounded so much better. The new title is too long. But what the hell does it matter anyway? Lucas has his head up his ass these days. And like Servo said in his post, the first thing I thought of on hearing the new Indy title was 1996's The Phantom, and Treat Williams' panto acting.
 
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anarchistboy33
4:48AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Does anyone else think that
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Skulls is much, much better.

Maybe if they hear that thrown around enough, they will change it. I dont care if they are crystal skulls in the movie, its too late to do anything now, just don't turn off your best fans before they pay. ;-) EDIT: I don't know why I thought there was more than one skull, so my title doesn't work... but neither does...
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Skulls is much, much better.

Maybe if they hear that thrown around enough, they will change it. I dont care if they are crystal skulls in the movie, its too late to do anything now, just don't turn off your best fans before they pay. ;-) EDIT: I don't know why I thought there was more than one skull, so my title doesn't work... but neither does theirs. Movie will probably rock, depends on how little Shia is involved in everything for me
 
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sygnus
4:01AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
and crap keps comin!
First we get the tough and rugged Even Stevens kid and now something that sounds like the a Super Mario Brother adventure. Awesome! Now I'll be back after I've penetrated the section of my brain with a nail driver that allows me to be happy about all this! Later
First we get the tough and rugged Even Stevens kid and now something that sounds like the a Super Mario Brother adventure. Awesome! Now I'll be back after I've penetrated the section of my brain with a nail driver that allows me to be happy about all this! Later
 
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KcMsterpce
3:37AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That title sucks
It's not like I'm not going to see the damned thing, but I could make a better title in my sleep. Just give me the script, and in a few hours I'll have you better title.
It's not like I'm not going to see the damned thing, but I could make a better title in my sleep. Just give me the script, and in a few hours I'll have you better title.
 
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the clever guy
2:37AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
im with it. for all i fuckin care it could be called "indiana jones and the golden depends" and i'de still fucking see it. for everyone who says that its a bad title or a tacky title, you know damn well that you'll be throwing down $10 to see this within AT MOST the first 72 hours of its opening. bash the title all you want, bash the movie as a whole all you want...YOU WILL STILL SEE IT.
im with it. for all i fuckin care it could be called "indiana jones and the golden depends" and i'de still fucking see it. for everyone who says that its a bad title or a tacky title, you know damn well that you'll be throwing down $10 to see this within AT MOST the first 72 hours of its opening. bash the title all you want, bash the movie as a whole all you want...YOU WILL STILL SEE IT.
 
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Mr. Ravenwood
1:54AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DIG IT...
Look, guys... I'm with Sampson here. By the time the film comes out it'll be working. Plus you'll have the context of the film to put it in.



The sad part is that this film is doomed to be hated no matter what - expectation will be too high. Haters will go to say, "I told you it was weak," and those of us who feel like it could go either way are going to be lead down a path of...
Look, guys... I'm with Sampson here. By the time the film comes out it'll be working. Plus you'll have the context of the film to put it in.



The sad part is that this film is doomed to be hated no matter what - expectation will be too high. Haters will go to say, "I told you it was weak," and those of us who feel like it could go either way are going to be lead down a path of wanting it to be good SO MUCH that it'll never live up. It's how I felt about "Die Hard 4.0"



Oh well. Either way, they've got by $10 bucks.
 
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SeanBthe3rd
1:54AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Lucas should just stop trying
Lucas should just stop trying not because he is a let down, but because no matter what he does people will hate it. It's not his fault he made two f'ing amazing trilogies earlier in his career that you people all love so much and then when he tries to give you more you just get pissed cause it's not what "you" want. I feel bad for the guy. I love Star Wars. I love Indiana Jones. And I know that...
Lucas should just stop trying not because he is a let down, but because no matter what he does people will hate it. It's not his fault he made two f'ing amazing trilogies earlier in his career that you people all love so much and then when he tries to give you more you just get pissed cause it's not what "you" want. I feel bad for the guy. I love Star Wars. I love Indiana Jones. And I know that now that I'm older I have unrealistic high hopes for any kind of sequels or prequels that I can just enjoy what he gives me. Which is another adventure with the characters I love. Basically people you wouldn't have liked any title he picked, so just learn to accept this one. FYI: I'm cool with the new title, and it's already growing on me.
 
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dseiden5
1:12AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Certainly intriguing, but waaaaay too long. Then again, when May comes around and people are discussing what movie they want to go see, everybody's just going to say, "Let's go see Indiana Jones." However I did think "City of the Gods" would have been badass, or it could have simply been "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull," though perhaps that doesn't explain the movie's plot enough.
Certainly intriguing, but waaaaay too long. Then again, when May comes around and people are discussing what movie they want to go see, everybody's just going to say, "Let's go see Indiana Jones." However I did think "City of the Gods" would have been badass, or it could have simply been "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull," though perhaps that doesn't explain the movie's plot enough.
 
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WikiDoof
1:07AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Meh!
I'd much prefer City of the Gods, at least there's an air of mysticism. Like what kind of gods etc etc.



Crystal skulls sound tacky, and give the impression that they're made of some cheap plastic or something.



George Lucas needs to do better. He's getting sloppy.
I'd much prefer City of the Gods, at least there's an air of mysticism. Like what kind of gods etc etc.



Crystal skulls sound tacky, and give the impression that they're made of some cheap plastic or something.



George Lucas needs to do better. He's getting sloppy.
 
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punchdrunk416
12:55AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ehhhhhh i dunno....kingdom of the crystal skull??...it sounds like something from legends of the hidden temple....i wonder if the orange iguanas will be in the movie
ehhhhhh i dunno....kingdom of the crystal skull??...it sounds like something from legends of the hidden temple....i wonder if the orange iguanas will be in the movie
 
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ListersParanoia
12:55AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
LOL
I knew it...Lucas drags his heals for years then goes "tah-dah!" and it's a huge let down. I'm gonna be honest this sounds like complete crap, I don't know why they didn't go with their 1st choice "Indiana Jones and the fancy but tasteful, princess cut, cursed gem of the that really old dead guy"
I knew it...Lucas drags his heals for years then goes "tah-dah!" and it's a huge let down. I'm gonna be honest this sounds like complete crap, I don't know why they didn't go with their 1st choice "Indiana Jones and the fancy but tasteful, princess cut, cursed gem of the that really old dead guy"
 
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Servo
12:52AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The feeling I have right now is exactly how I felt when they announced the title for Episode 1 and II.



I mean I understand what they're going for...and I like that. But still...I know we can do a smidgit better, can't we?



I mean...are we seriously going after crystal skulls now? Wasn't this already done with Billy Zane as a dude who roamed the jungle in purple...
The feeling I have right now is exactly how I felt when they announced the title for Episode 1 and II.



I mean I understand what they're going for...and I like that. But still...I know we can do a smidgit better, can't we?



I mean...are we seriously going after crystal skulls now? Wasn't this already done with Billy Zane as a dude who roamed the jungle in purple tights?
 
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punchdrunk416
12:52AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ehhhhhh i dunno....kingdom of the crystal skull??...it sounds like something from legends of the hidden temple....i wonder if the orange iguanas will be in the movie
ehhhhhh i dunno....kingdom of the crystal skull??...it sounds like something from legends of the hidden temple....i wonder if the orange iguanas will be in the movie
 
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wallebe10
12:51AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
May 28th is too far away dammit!
May 28th is too far away dammit!
 
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nodirectionhome
12:40AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What kind of lame shit is this ? They couldve at least gone the Stallone route and just called it INDIANA JONES. Simple, sweet and still contains a little of the mysticism. CRYSTAL SKULL fucking sounds like a bad science fiction Dean Koontz novel. Good luck posting that on a marquee
What kind of lame shit is this ? They couldve at least gone the Stallone route and just called it INDIANA JONES. Simple, sweet and still contains a little of the mysticism. CRYSTAL SKULL fucking sounds like a bad science fiction Dean Koontz novel. Good luck posting that on a marquee
 
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LOUISFILM Ltd
12:39AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
well,
It's a bit long for a title, but then again the first one was retitled "Indiana Jones and the Raders of the Lost Ark", but it's better than "city of the gods" or "Indiana Jones and the Aliens of Area 51". It hasn't warmed up to me yet, but it's not bad....it could've been worse.
It's a bit long for a title, but then again the first one was retitled "Indiana Jones and the Raders of the Lost Ark", but it's better than "city of the gods" or "Indiana Jones and the Aliens of Area 51". It hasn't warmed up to me yet, but it's not bad....it could've been worse.
 
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Burgerking
12:37AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
meh
City of the Gods seemed better to me, I dunno, it fits with the titles of the previous ones, especially Raiders.
City of the Gods seemed better to me, I dunno, it fits with the titles of the previous ones, especially Raiders.
 
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studboi69
12:28AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmmm... I kinda preferred "City of the Gods". "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is a bit too long-winded.
Hmmm... I kinda preferred "City of the Gods". "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is a bit too long-winded.
 
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JoBlo
12:20AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
effin' aye!!!
Now that's what I'm talking about it! Good shit, Spielberg. A kingdom, a crystal and a f*ckin' skull. Count me in. PS: Invite us to the SET already, yo!! :)
Now that's what I'm talking about it! Good shit, Spielberg. A kingdom, a crystal and a f*ckin' skull. Count me in. PS: Invite us to the SET already, yo!! :)
 
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Tree0404
12:18AM on 09/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
stupid
wow....that sounds really stupid...i can only assume that was george's doing...i actually think "City of the Gods" sounds like a great name
wow....that sounds really stupid...i can only assume that was george's doing...i actually think "City of the Gods" sounds like a great name
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