George Lucas has revealed that filming on the new Indiana Jones film will begin in the new year.

The writer has teamed up once again with director Steven Spielberg, with the star of the previous three films, Harrison Ford, set to reprise his role.

"It's going to be fantastic. It's going to be the best one yet," Lucas raved.

The film is set for release in May 2008, with Lucas claiming he and Spielberg have recently agreed on a final script.