No Indiana Jones Announcement for Blu-Ray... :(

niennumb1 · 03-03-2008, 02:48 PM

So Paramount announced some big 13-disc saga set coming out just before Indy 4 for DVD, but no such announcement was made for any HDM which I think absolutely blows.

Indiana Jones MUST be released in HD. I can't believe they're holding off even longer.

Or did anyone hear otherwise?

niennumb1 · 03-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Here's the Press release:

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press release:

Own the Movies That Started the Great Adventure: Cinema’s Biggest Action Hero INDIANA JONES Returns May 13 in All-New Special Edition DVDs

Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom and Last Crusade Debut Individually for the First Time on DVD, With All-New, Exclusive Bonus Features on Each Movie

According to the American Film Institute, he’s the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three INDIANA JONES movies debut as individual Special Edition DVDs and in an all-new box set on May 13. Released by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Special Edition DVDs boast all-new, exclusive bonus features that dig deeper into the making of these cinematic milestones than ever before. All three were originally restored and remastered in 2003. Created with fans of all ages in mind, the bonus features provide never-before-seen explorations of the making of these classic movies and showcase the characters, action and extraordinary visual effects that have made the movies indelible cinematic treasures. Each film makes its DVD debut just days before the highly anticipated return of the “Man in the Hat” in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The single title DVDs will be available for $26.99 each, and the Trilogy for $49.99.

Directed by Steven Spielberg from stories by executive producer George Lucas, the three INDIANA JONES movies earned six Academy Awards® and nearly $1.2 billion worldwide. From the groundbreaking excitement of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) to the sinister mysteries of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and the father-son adventure of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), the heroic Dr. Jones continues to delight audiences with his thrilling on-screen exploits.

Previously available only in a trilogy box set, the three films of THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES, were restored and remastered to deliver an exceptional viewing experience to existing enthusiasts and a whole new generation of fans. All-new bonus content delves into the making of the legendary series as the filmmakers and cast look back and a new world of adventure opens up with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and others offering hints about what to expect in the newest installment.

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround,
The disc includes the following special features:
·Raiders of the Lost Ark: An Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas
·Indiana Jones: An Appreciation—The cast and crew of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull pay tribute to the original trilogy.
·The Melting Face—A recreation of the amazing physical effect of the villain’s melting face in Raiders of the Lost Ark, including Steven Spielberg and George Lucas commenting on the evolution of visual effects and CGI.
·Storyboard Sequence—The Well of Souls
·Galleries
oIllustrations & Props
oProduction Photographs & Portraits
oEffects/ILM
oMarketing
·Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 2.0 Surround and Spanish 2.0 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes the following special features:
·Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: An Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas
·Creepy Crawlies—Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Frank Marshall reminisce about snakes, bugs and rats.
·Locations—Travel across the world to discover where the films take place and where they were shot.
·Storyboard Sequence—The Mine Cart Chase
·Galleries
oIllustrations & Props
oProduction Photographs & Portraits
oEffects/ILM
oMarketing
·Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 2.0 Surround and Spanish 2.0 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes the following special features:
·Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: An Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas
·The Women: The American Film Institute Tribute—The three Indiana Jones women (Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody) reunite for a discussion.
·Friends and Enemies—Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Indiana Jones writers discuss how they created the most iconic characters in film history, including a look at new faces in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
·Storyboard Sequence—The Opening Sequence
·Galleries
oIllustrations & Props
oProduction Photographs & Portraits
oEffects/ILM
oMarketing
·Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer

Lee Stewart · 03-03-2008, 02:56 PM

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In just one week, the trailer for Paramount's upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has been viewed more than 200 million times worldwide, according to Gerry Rich, Paramount's president of worldwide marketing. "The response has been sensational and it shows what technology can do when you have material that is so appealing to audiences," Rich told the Associated Press. Harry Knowles, who runs the website AintItCool.com, told A.P., "It seems that everyone is extremely excited that there's a new 'Indiana Jones' film. The excitement for it is palpable. It's much more aggressively anticipated than anything else that's coming out right now." The film is due to be released on May 22

It will be a BIG hit - IMO - over $400 million USA alone and over $1 billion WW.

Dare · 03-03-2008, 04:22 PM

Those are the same guys that got all excited about Snakes on a Plane. Not saying Indy won't be great, just saying...

Jimmy Smith · 03-03-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dare

Those are the same guys that got all excited about Snakes on a Plane. Not saying Indy won't be great, just saying...

I liked Snakes on a Plane. A good fun little movie

I own the DVDs and don't know who would honestly buy new SD-DVD versions with Blu-Ray the winning format. Hopefully Blu-Ray versions will come out in time for the video release of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Dare · 03-03-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

I liked Snakes on a Plane. A good fun little movie

I own the DVDs and don't know who would honestly buy new SD-DVD versions with Blu-Ray the winning format. Hopefully Blu-Ray versions will come out in time for the video release of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

If only you had purchased ten million more tickets.

MikeRox · 03-04-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

I liked Snakes on a Plane. A good fun little movie

I own the DVDs and don't know who would honestly buy new SD-DVD versions with Blu-Ray the winning format. Hopefully Blu-Ray versions will come out in time for the video release of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

I utterly hate buying SD DVDs now, it feels like throwing cash away. The problem is, most films over here (even Day and Date) don't get a HDM release full stop. So if you want to see a film, it has to be SD DVD

Nikopol · 03-04-2008, 04:57 AM

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas just want to make more money and are waiting, until the market is bigger. I mean the war is resolved now, next step is reaching critical ma$$...

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Originally Posted by MikeRox

I utterly hate buying SD DVDs now, it feels like throwing cash away. The problem is, most films over here (even Day and Date) don't get a HDM release full stop. So if you want to see a film, it has to be SD DVD

But you can upscale with the supa dupa 960p 9xoversampling wondermachines, that will do away with the odd colors, MPEG2 artefacts thanks to low bitrates, sloppy mastering and whatnot.

What, you don't like it?

Joe_news · 03-04-2008, 05:01 AM

I wouldn't mind if we had to wait, but the fact that we have nothing official released about it coming to BluRay is annoying. I'm not getting the films on DVD, heck no. But at the same time I have no doubt in my mind they are also working on getting them on BluRay. I mean why in the world wouldn't they?

MikeRox · 03-04-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikopol

But you can upscale with the supa dupa 960p 9xoversampling wondermachines, that will do away with the odd colors, MPEG2 artefacts thanks to low bitrates, sloppy mastering and whatnot.

What, you don't like it?

Indeed, things of miracles eh?

MikeRox · 03-04-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_news

I wouldn't mind if we had to wait, but the fact that we have nothing official released about it coming to BluRay is annoying. I'm not getting the films on DVD, heck no. But at the same time I have no doubt in my mind they are also working on getting them on BluRay. I mean why in the world wouldn't they?

Very annoying isn't it? If you're gonna just scrap the upcoming (already mastered in HD etc) HD DVDs, for the love of god at the very least confirm that they'll be coming to Blu-ray with a date >_<

cbcdesign · 03-04-2008, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikopol

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas just want to make more money and are waiting, until the market is bigger. I mean the war is resolved now, next step is reaching critical ma$$...

Yes, money does seem to be the driving force behind many of their releases. I don't blame them really. It must be dreadfully difficult to make ends meet with the sort of bank ballances these guys have and I am sure they need the money

Dare · 03-04-2008, 01:44 PM

Well, Spielberg used the format war as an excuse for not releasing any of his movies in high-def.

Of course, didn't we all know that that excuse was a crock of ahit? Now that it's completely out of the way, what will his new excuse be? Or will he even offer one?

cmoore55 · 05-11-2008, 10:27 AM

Here is how it works:

You release the SD versions to a waiting fan base. Make a ton of money. You release the NEW movie in theaters. Make a ton of money. You keep in theaters and make even more.

You use the NEW release to get a whole new crop of younger fans hungry for Indiana Jones, but you hold out the Blu Ray until your ready to release the NEW film to home video. You let the anticipation build to fever pitch.

Then you re-package ALL the older films along with the NEW one, toss in a few trinkets in a pretty box and sell the set for $250 US. and POW

Make a ton of money.

Thats about all there is to it. For the Studio to do it any other way would be throwing money away and their not going to be doing that anytime soon.

Lee Stewart · 05-11-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikopol

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas just want to make more money and are waiting, until the market is bigger. I mean the war is resolved now, next step is reaching critical ma$$...

But you can upscale with the supa dupa 960p 9xoversampling wondermachines, that will do away with the odd colors, MPEG2 artefacts thanks to low bitrates, sloppy mastering and whatnot.

What, you don't like it?

Or you can continue your moritorium on buying movies on disc and wait for Super HD.

03-03-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
niennumb1 HD For life! Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 648	No Indiana Jones Announcement for Blu-Ray... :( So Paramount announced some big 13-disc saga set coming out just before Indy 4 for DVD, but no such announcement was made for any HDM which I think absolutely blows. Indiana Jones MUST be released in HD. I can't believe they're holding off even longer. Or did anyone hear otherwise? __________________ HD-DVD MOVIES: Lost count BLU-RAY MOVIES: Lost count

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Joe_news Sega does what Nintendont Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S. of A. Posts: 952	I wouldn't mind if we had to wait, but the fact that we have nothing official released about it coming to BluRay is annoying. I'm not getting the films on DVD, heck no. But at the same time I have no doubt in my mind they are also working on getting them on BluRay. I mean why in the world wouldn't they? __________________ Home Theater Pro 1 ---------------------- Pioneer 5080 Logitech Z-680 Samsung BDP-1600 Panamax M4300 Cox HD-DVR Harmony 880 PS3, Wii, Dreamcast, 3DO

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Dare I moon you. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,479	Well, Spielberg used the format war as an excuse for not releasing any of his movies in high-def. Of course, didn't we all know that that excuse was a crock of ahit? Now that it's completely out of the way, what will his new excuse be? Or will he even offer one? __________________ LG GGC-H20L Super Multi Blue Blu-ray & HD DVD ROM Drive 58 31

05-11-2008, 10:27 AM	#14
cmoore55 What is HD? Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Its all about the money Here is how it works: You release the SD versions to a waiting fan base. Make a ton of money. You release the NEW movie in theaters. Make a ton of money. You keep in theaters and make even more. You use the NEW release to get a whole new crop of younger fans hungry for Indiana Jones, but you hold out the Blu Ray until your ready to release the NEW film to home video. You let the anticipation build to fever pitch. Then you re-package ALL the older films along with the NEW one, toss in a few trinkets in a pretty box and sell the set for $250 US. and POW Make a ton of money. Thats about all there is to it. For the Studio to do it any other way would be throwing money away and their not going to be doing that anytime soon. Last edited by cmoore55; 05-11-2008 at 10:39 AM. Reason: typo

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