We've got news, views, and a reasonably big spoiler for the fourth "Indiana Jones" flick.  CHUD.com caught up with the goings-on at the Indy set.  Spoilerphobes should probably not read any further.

First off, the plot seems to be a takeoff on the "Chariots of the Gods" concept, which is to say, there are aliens who like to come do Earth flybys for kicks.  Take that as you will, the opening scene of the flick is supposedly set between Indy and some Russian agents in Area 51.

Okay, then.

Second, costar Shia LaBeouf, he of "Holes" and "Disturbia" fame, is going to be "a greaser," complete with leather jacket and motorcycle.  Since this is set in the 50's, the time period would track.  His character meets Indy, and much like other characters from the film series who don't die quickly, he pals around with Indy for a while.  During a "pivotal scene" further along in the movie, the pair find they have a heretofore unknown pre-existing relationship (emphasis on the "relation" part).

Third, Karen Allen -- last seen in the franchise as old flame Marion Ravenwood -- has been confirmed to return in that same role.  She's Shia's character's mom.  Let's hope she lives to see the end of the movie, or else we'll end up like the last episode of MacGyver.

Stay tuned, gemtle readers, as we uncover more when filming really kicks into gear.