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Trixiebelle · January 25th, 2008, 11:06 AM

Yes, there is definitely a gap!

Anyway, here's an article I found about the break-in:

Breaking Story: Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stolen Set Photos!

Written by Robert Sanchez Tuesday, 02 October 2007

This is a story that we are going to be hearing much more of in the upcoming days but here is the skinny.
Over 2000 production stills, plenty of sensitive paperwork including a complete production budget breakdown, possibly the script from Indiana Jones 4 and multiple computers were stolen from Spielberg’s Universal Studio office.
The thief started contacting multiple entertainment websites including TMZ.com and offering the stolen goods for a sum of $2000.00.
The IESB has been informed that TMZ.com may had obtained some of stolen property and were on the verge of running the story on its TV division until Paramount lawyers stepped in.
TMZ.com went as far as promoting their upcoming story but we have been informed that they have scrapped their original plans.
The good news for Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and the fine folks over at Paramount, the alleged thief was apprehended today, October 2nd, at the Standard Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. around 4:00pm PST.
We have been told that the thief was apprehended by LAPD and the FBI with the help of a member of the online press that had been offered the stolen property. Sources tell us that an undercover sting operation was set in motion late last night with the help of the unnamed member of the online press.
A meeting between the alleged thief and the unnamed online reporter was set up for 4:00pm at the Standard Hotel on Sunset Blvd. The sting went as planned and the arrest was made. The IESB has been told that the alleged thief was in possession of the stolen property.
We are waiting for Paramount Studios to issue an official comment at this time.
Charges to be filed against the individual are unknown at this time.
Stay tuned as this story develops.
UPDATE: Correction, it was the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the FBI and not LAPD as previously reported that took part in the sting operation.
IESB.net - Movie News, Reviews, Interviews and More! - Breaking Story: Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stolen Set Photos!

And another theft from Francis Ford Coppola:

Francis Ford Coppola Lost His Lifetime Work in Robbery
Posted : September 29, 2007
Filed under : Matt Damon

Francis Ford Coppola's script has been stolen from his home by armed robbers. The 68-year-old director's screenplay for 'Tetro' was stored on a computer stolen from his home in Argentina, by five men on Wednesday (26.09.07), who beat and "tied up" several of his employees.

The men also stole several other computers and expensive camera equipment from the property in the fashionable Palermo neighbourhood. The Oscar-winning filmmaker was not at home at the time, and is said to have been left "very sad" by the break-in.

Coppola's spokesperson said: "They were looking for money, and they did not find it because there wasn't any. They took computers and other digital devices. The only thing we want to ask, on behalf of Mr Coppola, is that they please return at least the information that is inside his computer, which holds all his creative work of a very long time."

An Argentine police spokesman confirmed they were investigating the robbery. Coppola is offering a reward to anyone who helps him recover his property.

'Tetro', which will star Matt Damon, depicts the ongoing rivalries of an artistic Italian immigrant family living in Buenos Aires. Coppola is living in Buenos Aires for several months while he learns and works on the film, which is planned for release in 2009.
Francis Ford Coppola Lost His Lifetime Work in Robbery

Very coincidental!!

January 25th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trixiebelle Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Middle of Nowhere Posts: 1,772	Yes, there is definitely a gap! Anyway, here's an article I found about the break-in: Breaking Story: Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stolen Set Photos! Written by Robert Sanchez Tuesday, 02 October 2007 This is a story that we are going to be hearing much more of in the upcoming days but here is the skinny. Over 2000 production stills, plenty of sensitive paperwork including a complete production budget breakdown, possibly the script from Indiana Jones 4 and multiple computers were stolen from Spielberg’s Universal Studio office. The thief started contacting multiple entertainment websites including TMZ.com and offering the stolen goods for a sum of $2000.00. The IESB has been informed that TMZ.com may had obtained some of stolen property and were on the verge of running the story on its TV division until Paramount lawyers stepped in. TMZ.com went as far as promoting their upcoming story but we have been informed that they have scrapped their original plans. The good news for Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and the fine folks over at Paramount, the alleged thief was apprehended today, October 2nd, at the Standard Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. around 4:00pm PST. We have been told that the thief was apprehended by LAPD and the FBI with the help of a member of the online press that had been offered the stolen property. Sources tell us that an undercover sting operation was set in motion late last night with the help of the unnamed member of the online press. A meeting between the alleged thief and the unnamed online reporter was set up for 4:00pm at the Standard Hotel on Sunset Blvd. The sting went as planned and the arrest was made. The IESB has been told that the alleged thief was in possession of the stolen property. We are waiting for Paramount Studios to issue an official comment at this time. Charges to be filed against the individual are unknown at this time. Stay tuned as this story develops. UPDATE: Correction, it was the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the FBI and not LAPD as previously reported that took part in the sting operation. IESB.net - Movie News, Reviews, Interviews and More! - Breaking Story: Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stolen Set Photos! And another theft from Francis Ford Coppola: Francis Ford Coppola Lost His Lifetime Work in Robbery Posted : September 29, 2007 Filed under : Matt Damon Francis Ford Coppola's script has been stolen from his home by armed robbers. The 68-year-old director's screenplay for 'Tetro' was stored on a computer stolen from his home in Argentina, by five men on Wednesday (26.09.07), who beat and "tied up" several of his employees. The men also stole several other computers and expensive camera equipment from the property in the fashionable Palermo neighbourhood. The Oscar-winning filmmaker was not at home at the time, and is said to have been left "very sad" by the break-in. Coppola's spokesperson said: "They were looking for money, and they did not find it because there wasn't any. They took computers and other digital devices. The only thing we want to ask, on behalf of Mr Coppola, is that they please return at least the information that is inside his computer, which holds all his creative work of a very long time." An Argentine police spokesman confirmed they were investigating the robbery. Coppola is offering a reward to anyone who helps him recover his property. 'Tetro', which will star Matt Damon, depicts the ongoing rivalries of an artistic Italian immigrant family living in Buenos Aires. Coppola is living in Buenos Aires for several months while he learns and works on the film, which is planned for release in 2009. Francis Ford Coppola Lost His Lifetime Work in Robbery Very coincidental!!