THE FRESNAN

Indy Gameplaning Time

Fresno's blogsphere is already Jonesing for the Fresno inspired Indy 4.  At this point, I'm just worrying about where in Fresno should I see Indy Crystal Skull?  Yes, some other Indy Nerd could say  "I don't know, I'm making this up as I go."  But me, I need a game-plan.

• SIERRA VISTA.  It's kinda far out there for a Central Fresnan and I don't have Sallah to guide me.  But, it is shinny and new.
• MANCHESTER.  Probably has the best sound in town (and that can be big for a nerd).  Can get busy and dirty, but will have some opening day energy.
• EDWARDS.  Fresno's movie mecca for the masses.  Therein lies the problem:  Too many dipshits.  Although, this will be the place for opening day electricity.
• BROADWAY FAIRE.  This will be the most mellow, which can be good or bad.  But it is well run, important in an event movie opening.

My pick?  Broadway Faire.  The magnitude of the Indiana opening will overcome Broadway's usual mellowness, but it still won't be so crazy that it will get annoying.
 
Now the only thing left:  Midnight or ThursDAY.

Bako still not as cool as Fresno

Yes, Fresno was the epicenter of movie set coolness (also known as nerdness) last October when Indy 4 was partially being filmed at Fresno's Chandler Airport.  Now Bakersfield is trying to one up us. 

Scenes for the new Star Trek film are being filmed on the Valley Floor near Bakersfield.  They were trying to keep it quiet until the film's site manager got into a traffic accident.

Nice try Bakersfield, but Indiana Jones trumps Star Trek.  Fresno's nerds are cooler than yours.

Video of wreck courtesy of Nick Belardes:

Fresno Jones: it's a wrap!

We all know about the craziness that was the new Indiana Jones Movie filming its final scenes at Fresno's Chandler Airport.  Well, now IndianaJones.com has a compilation video of all of the movie series "wraps", including - what I'm pretty...mostly sure is - the Fresno "wrap"  of Crystal Skull.  Check it.

BeeHive out nerded by Merced Sun Star?

Sure, I'd say you're "nerding out" if you caught a glimpse of the Crystal Skull filming at Fresno's Chandler Airport this week.  But did you take it a step farther and go to the Dos Palos location and see the filming there?  Better yet, did you ask Dos Palosians (who knows if that's the right term) what they thought of Indiana Jones maybe being in there town?

Heather Mclane still wins the nerd off.  And, The Fresnan would just like to say that we will be forever bitter that we got out-nerded by Beehive and the Merced Sun Star (the later really hurts). Instead, all The Fresnan got were these lousy pictures of the catering tent being torn down and  possible remaining set pieces.  Ass!  Hey, they're damn exclusive photos though...damn exclusive...and nerdy.   Hey, maybe it's even nerdier to show up after and take pics.  Fresnan wins.

UPDATE: LateUpdate.com has some pictures and accounts from Chandler Airport, check it. If you have something Fresno Jones related, get it to us!

UPDATED VIDEO FROM BRODIE MASH:

Fresno Jones update...updated

Getting some video in of the Fresno Jones and the Kingdom Of The Westside shoot at Fresno's Chandler Airport.  It's just set pieces but, it's something.  Oh, and yes, Harrison, Lucas and Steven were all in town ...and also in town...Weird Al?

Keep us updated if you can Fresno. I'd be there all day trying to squirrel my way in there but I've got a damn day job like Heather Mclane.

UPDATED VIDEO FROM BRODIE MASH:

Throw me the Fresno, I'll throw you the whip

One of the greatest movie series of all time hits the greatest small city of all time; Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Stupid Names is filming some stuff at Fresno's Chandler Airfield.  Does that just kick ass or what?

Word is, none of the main actors (Ford, Shia, Cate) will be in town, but you never know.  Spielberg keeps things quiet like and will sue your fucking ass if you talk.  So I wouldn't be surprised if the old Fedora shows up in the FresKnow.