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Harrison Ford, $65 Million

Harrison Ford agreed to return to the classic Indiana Jones franchise for a sequel in 2008. The deal was, he'd only reprise his character if he took part in the film's earnings. The studio wrote him a check for $65 million. 

A Job in Jeopardy

The plot of this Indy revival follows the archaeologist as he fights for his teaching job at Marshall College. Along the way, he assists Shia La Beouf's character in finding the famed "crystal skull" of Akator. In the middle of all that drama, he must defeat Russian spy Irina Spalko, played by Cate Blanchett. 

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The More You Know

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  • Barbie in Toy Story is voiced by Jodi Benson, best known for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
  • The beer used while filming of the Hobbit was custom made by New Zealand brewers. It was a 1% dark stout called "Sobering Thought".
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.