Historical Events tagged with "indiana jones"

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PG-13 Rating Introduced by MPAA

July 1st, 1984 40 years ago

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) introduced the PG-13 rating to better classify films for audiences. This added a new category between PG and R, aiming to provide parents with more guidance regarding the suitability of film content for children. The decision was prompted by a growing concern over the explicit nature of some films that were rated PG, which were increasingly becoming inappropriate for younger viewers. The PG-13 rating was officially used first with the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, allowing for improved parental discretion regarding movie content.

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Release of the First Indiana Jones Film

June 12th, 1981 43 years ago

The action-adventure film 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, premiered in theaters, marking the introduction of the iconic character Indiana Jones, portrayed by Harrison Ford. The film follows Jones, an archaeologist, as he seeks the Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of Nazi forces. Set against a backdrop of thrilling locations and with a captivating storyline, the movie made a significant impact on popular culture.

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