BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!! First Official News about Indiana Jones!!!!(tomorrow) (1 Viewer)

[David Lambert]

If you have Quicktime installed, you can enjoy a trailer at that official site. QT messes up other aspects of my home system, so I'll check it out when I get to work (where QT is already installed).


On the site, I found the official press release (which constantly refers to "IJ and the RotLA"...shoot). It mentions the type of supplements but doesn't go into specifics. It DOES say "Available in both widescreen and full-screen versions, there is no suggested retail price but the collection is anticipated to be available for approximately $49.95 in the U.S."...so this will be a no-MSRP situation just like ST:TNG was. That had it's good and bad points, so we'll have to see what the result will be this time. I bet things are different just because it's INDY.

For TV series fans, there is no mention of Young Indy Jones...but then that's to be expected. Check back in a couple of years, when they are through producing the mini-history-lesson documentaries to go with the series.


Anyway, here's the press release:

INDIANA JONES, World’s Favorite Action-Adventure Hero,
Comes to DVD for the First Time in
Four-Disc Set Premiering Worldwide Nov. 4

The Adventures of Indiana Jones – The Complete DVD Movie Collection
Offers Digitally Restored and Re-Mastered Versions of
All Three Films and Hours of Bonus Materials



HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (May 6, 2003) – Indiana Jones is back.


His name alone is enough to conjure up exciting images of daring, exotic adventures. He is the ultimate hero. And on Nov. 4, he’s coming to the ultimate home-entertainment format.


Two of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and one of the most popular movie stars of all time, Harrison Ford, have worked with Paramount Home Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd. to create an unprecedented DVD event. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade are among the most-requested DVD titles in history, and with the release THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES – THE COMPLETE DVD MOVIE COLLECTION on Nov. 4, movie lovers can relive all of the excitement, romance, danger and spectacle of this unforgettable trilogy.


Each film has had its image meticulously restored with THX digital remastering and sports a new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Available in both widescreen and full-screen versions, there is no suggested retail price but the collection is anticipated to be available for approximately $49.95 in the U.S. (international prices will vary).


But the fun doesn’t stop when the films are over – because Paramount and Lucasfilm have teamed up to create a spectacular bonus disc loaded with special features produced especially for this DVD collection. It includes newly produced, exclusive documentaries that explore the making of these memorable films, including brand-new interviews with the cast and crew – including Spielberg, Ford and Lucas – plus scores of other surprises from all three films.


"Paramount and Lucasfilm have joined forces to create the ultimate Indiana Jones experience for the millions of fans who have made Indiana Jones such an indelible part of movie history for more than two decades," said Thomas Lesinski, Worldwide President of Paramount Home Entertainment. "During the development of this terrific DVD collection, we discovered that the appeal of the Indiana Jones property has never been stronger around the world, and that the Indiana Jones boxed set is the most highly anticipated DVD release of the year."


Paramount and Lucasfilm also scoured their archives to find just the right material to add to the DVD. "We knew we had to deliver the goods Indy fans wanted with a quality beyond anything they expected," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing for Lucasfilm. "In addition to the films themselves, of course, this collection explores every facet of how the films were made – from stunts to visual effects to the music and sound. We take viewers around the world to explore the history behind the Indiana Jones legends. It’s been great to work with Steven and George on a project that means so much to them, and having them involved on the DVD collection really makes it special."


Including the films, THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES – THE COMPLETE DVD MOVIE COLLECTION offers more than 10 hours of entertainment.


Each of the three films in THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES – THE COMPLETE DVD MOVIE COLLECTION was painstakingly restored by Lowry Digital Images – the film industry’s most noted preservationists – whose work has included such classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Sunset Boulevard.


Disc 1 offers the completely remastered Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. On Disc 2 is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, while Disc 3 offers Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Disc 4, which holds the bonus material, sports brand-new artwork by renowned movie-poster designer Drew Struzan.


The three Indiana Jones films, which will be available only as a collection, also feature Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround. All three films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the U.S. (Sound and subtitling specifications vary internationally by territory.)


Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) has a running time of 115 minutes and an MPAA rating of PG. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) has a running time of 118 minutes and an MPAA rating of PG. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) has a running time of 126 minutes and an MPAA rating of PG-13.


For even more information about the adventures of Indiana Jones, visit http://www.indianajones.com.


Visit www.paramount.com/homeentertainment to learn more about Paramount Home Entertainment’s new releases, as well as other classic Hollywood films, television programs, animated titles and family and special-interest programming. Paramount Home Entertainment is part of the operations of Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc.


Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the world’s leading film and entertainment companies. Founded by George Lucas in 1971, it is a privately held, fully integrated entertainment company. In addition to its motion picture and television productions, the company’s global businesses include Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound; LucasArts Entertainment; Lucas Licensing; and Lucas Online. Lucasfilm’s feature films have won 19 Oscars and its television projects have won 12 Emmy Awards.

 

[Dominik Droscher]

Disc 1 offers the completely remastered Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.

He, I know some people who will gonna hate this.

 

[Brandon Conway]

After watching the trailer, I can say that I am very impressed with the visual clarity (well, as best as I could tell from a quicktime web trailer).

It should be noted that the snake's reflection can be seen in this trailer.

 

[george kaplan]

It is sad that they blatantly keep calling Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in that press release. Obviously that is how it will be on the box, although I don't give a rat's ass about that. Unfortunately there is no mention in that press release about no alterations to the film itself, so whether or not the title remains unaltered in the film itself still seems to be an open question.

 

[Joshua_Y]

To the best of my knowledge...Raiders was never altered...just the name...

 

[oscar_merkx]

are there no commentaries then ?

 

[Brandon Conway]

No commentaries.

 

[oscar_merkx]

okay thanks. doesn't really matter anyway as it is about the movies anyway.

What can we expect about the special features on the 4th disc then ?

 

[Michael Dueppen]

Yippie. Finally. I have extremely high hopes for the quality of these discs since Lowry Digital Images are restoring the picture.
Awesome.

 

[Brandon Conway]

To the best of my knowledge...Raiders was never altered...just the name...

And on the 1999 VHS release it was on the cover art only, not on the credits of the actual film itself.

 

[Joshua_Y]

The latest VHS which was actually in Widescreen (Which I own) was actually released in 2000...

I hope we get a 90min doc. by Laurent on the 4th disc! That would be great!

 

[Bill Hunt]

Not to throw a damp towel on what has obviously got a lot of people excited around here... but isn't anyone else a little bit disappointed by 3 movie only discs and 3 hours of featurettes, without even a DTS track? After more than 6 years of waiting?

It will be great to have these films on DVD and all, but this doesn't bode terribly well for the remaining Lucasfilm trilogy. If this box had come out a couple of years ago, it might have been impressive. But alongside stuff like the 4-disc Fellowship of the Rings and even older titles like the Ultimate Toy Box, this looks pretty weak to some of us at The Bits.

Just some thoughts... discuss. ;-)

 

[Brandon Conway]

The latest VHS which was actually in Widescreen (Which I own) was actually released in 2000...

Sorry, Josh, but that set was released 9/28/1999.

 

[Joshua_Y]

Perhaps you should wait til ya actually view the discs there Bill...

To me though it looks like a hell of a set...

And I coulda sworn that VHS set was released in 2000...oh well...

 

[David Lambert]

Bill, I agree it could be better with 2-disc SE's. But, as I've said in the other thread, I'd be happy to have the films on DVD right NOW in decent shape, and in a couple of years would consider upgrading to two-disc special editions of all *four* films when IJ4 eventually comes to home video.

It's an acceptable situation. And it doesn't look like we have much of a choice, anyway...so why complain? We got what we want...INDY ON DVD!


As for "the other trilogy", that's to be put out by an entirely different studio. The pattern so far shows us that we will see 2-disc SE's that are feature-packed right off the bat. If we have to wait longer, at least the waiting should be worthwhile, eh? :wink:


Having said that, once the waiting is over and the "time loss" is water under the bridge, I'm just happy to have the films in OAR and with great quality!

 

[Matt<>Broon]

I see (and kind of agree with) your point Bill. I too am slightly upset that there's no commentary or DTS sound on offer. If George Lucas can bring himself to sit down & record some comments for Episode 2 then I'm sure he should have been able to do the same for Indy. Aah well.

I think people are just glad to be getting them at all!

I'm also extremely pleased to be getting them without any reworking.

 

[Brandon Conway]

If George Lucas can bring himself to sit down & record some comments for Episode 2 then I'm sure he should have been abe to do the same for Indy.

Unless Spielberg asked Lucas to not have commentary tracks, and Lucas obliged because his friend so desired.

 

[Matt<>Broon]

Unless Spielberg asked Lucas to not have commentary tracks, and Lucas obliged because his friend so desired.

Just possible I suppose.

Was it the SE of Lawrence of Arabia where Spielberg said what a good idea he thought hearing directors commentaries/thoughts were? I can't recall...

I'm always disappointed by Spielberg's failure to provide commentaries on DVD's, especially when he's happy to be interviewed for those ridiculous 'making of' adverts most major films have nowadays. Ho hum, I'm sure he has his reasons and you never know, if he finally does one it could be as much of a snooze fest as Burton's commentary on Sleepy Hollow. (I love that film and most of Burton's work unreservedly btw).

 

[oscar_merkx]

that is always a possibility, then again once Indy IV is released, that can always change

 

[Adam_WM]

I'm amazed that the "DTS"-marks aren't in here slamming this set for no DTS already!

I can't wait for this set, baby!!