Press Release Hollywood, Calif. — INDIANA JONES(TM) is embarking on a daring new adventure, thanks to an alliance between Andretti Green Racing, Blockbuster Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. At a Hollywood BLOCKBUSTER(R) store this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. IndyCar driver Marco Andretti will unveil the #26 Indiana Jones-themed car he will drive at the Indianapolis 500 on May 25. The car, sponsored by Blockbuster and Lucasfilm Ltd., celebrates Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull(TM), opening in theaters worldwide on May 22. “Both Indiana Jones and the Indy 500 are legendary,” said Andretti. “The Indy 500 is the biggest, most exciting race in the world, so it’s the perfect place for Blockbuster and Lucasfilm to celebrate the world’s favorite action hero in his new film.” The unveiling will be held at the BLOCKBUSTER store at 330 North La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles at 5:30 p.m. The event marks the start of a 10-city tour by the “#26 Team Indiana Jones Presented by Blockbuster” car as it makes it way across the country from Hollywood to Indianapolis.
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