Related Content
Indiana Jones Special Editions (R1) in May - Artwork added
04-03-2008 18:10 | 10158 views | Dave Foster | Show Backlinks
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of all new Special Editions of all three original Indiana Jones movies on 13th May 2008. Released shortly before the fourth in the series arrives in cinemas, the three films were previously restored and remastered for the trilogy box-set release. These Special Editions offer new bonus content that 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 instalment.
Released separately, all three films are presented in anamorphic widescreen with English DD5.1 Surround, French and DD2.0 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Extras are detailed below…
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Released separately, all three films are presented in anamorphic widescreen with English DD5.1 Surround, French and DD2.0 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Extras are detailed below…
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
- 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
- Illustrations & Props
- Production Photographs & Portraits
- Effects/ILM
- Marketing
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- 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
- Illustrations & Props
- Production Photographs & Portraits
- Effects/ILM
- Marketing
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- 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
- Illustrations & Props
- Production Photographs & Portraits
- Effects/ILM
- Marketing
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer
Comments
Member
Posts: 57
Did anyone not see this coming?
Banned Loser
Posts: 119
I'll stick with my current box set and skip this release.
Member
Posts: 65
Ok, call me stoopid, but I didn't see this coming. I mean, why? Why would anyone trade in their current box set for this? I'll stick with what I've got, thanks.
Wha' Happen'
Posts: 52
Couldn't agree more. It's Lucas after all so it's a no brainer. Just waiting for that second edition of Howard the Duck to turn up next year, or not.
Anyway I'll keep hold of my box, those extras just don't tempt me at all.
Member
Posts: 402
I did not think this would happen either. I wonder if Raiders will have its original title card like the current DVD has or if it will be changed to reflect the change in the film's title. Hopefully it will be the same as it always has.
Those extras are not interesting enough for me to buy this set again even if I was still buying DVDs. Paramount should have released the films on Blu-ray but I suspect that come November time when the new film hits HD the old ones will as well.
I also suspect (or should I say hope) that when the new Bond comes out in November Sony release all the previous Bond films on Blu-ray.
Member
Posts: 1
I wonder if the Region 2 release of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" will have the censored 1m 6s restored in the Special Edition?
If it does, I might reconsider buying it again. However, I'll wait for a boxset of all FOUR films, I think!
------
Love Blaine xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Member
Posts: 10
They still refuse to include the deleted scenes!! (Indy on the Submarine for example)
I will hang onto my Box Set thanks.
Home Cinema Enthusiast
Posts: 71
I'm with the majority of views above on this. Why bother replacing a perfectly good box set ?
The only thing that would tempt me to part with cash for another version of any/all of these films, is if there were a Blu-Ray version.
------
If you only knew the power of the Dark Side
Member
Posts: 65
The annoying thing is, unlike the Bond movies which were remastered from their first DVD editions to the Ultimates, these will have the same transfer and a few measly extras. The doc on the original is great. It skims through Doom a bit but it's still great.
If you want the uncut Doom, go for the region 1. I got mine in Israel which was basically a R2 encoding of the R1 editions. It was pretty amazing to find out that Doom was uncut!
The Bonds will go to Blu-Ray I think by November, possibly to coincide with the Ultimate Edition of Casino Royale. That's a guess, but then again, one can be sure that a studio will cash in on something given half a chance.
Member
Posts: 847
I'll wake up when BDs are announced.
Vampiric Member
Posts: 176
Now if only Lucas could have dragged Spielberg kicking and screaming into a booth to record a commentary...
Or even done one himself with a few actors...
Now that would have been worth the upgrade!
As this stands its just a hopelessly obvious cash-in.
Member
Posts: 65
As this stands its just a hopelessly obvious cash-in.
Stands is generous. This is sitting slumped in a chair lazily cashing in...
Member
Posts: 102
thank you Paramount! not only are they the king of re-releasing the same titles over and over, they don't even include any incentive to make fans even want to double dip.
maybe they'll do a better job on the next set that has all 4 movies, but i prefer my box set over these.
Probably Keysor Soze?
Posts: 3
It seems obvious to me, that these stand alone SE releases of the three original films is a shameless attempt by the studio to cash in on the interest that is now being generated by the upcoming theatrical run of the fourth film in the series.
No doubt in the near future they plan to lavish us with Ultimate Editions of all four films (Probably on Blu-Ray too).
My advice to you all is save your money and wait for a decent upgrade choice. If not all you will be doing is encouraging the studios to continue their policy of releasing sub-standard discs and making more money on the inevitable double-dip superior re-releases.
------
--------------------------------------------------------
Life? Don't talk to me about life.....
Member
Posts: 369
Originally Posted by tokendvd:
I'll stick with my current box set and skip this release.
yeah that! ^^
will obviously be skipping it. Crappy artwork as well. Like the original ones better.
------
Frankly, my dear, I don`t give a damn!
Member
Posts: 32
Can't these studios find other movies to release that have not gotten their chance in the spotlight instead of repackaging the same titles over and over again. I guess the next release will be an anniversary special. I'm sticking with the ones I currently own as well.
Member
Posts: 88
I have gotten so sick of all this double dipping the studios are so ready to do all the time. Just as in this case, not even enticing to the buyer. This S*#$ has got to stop. I am wondering whether this practice is going to spill over into the HD market. I can tell you now, when the studios produce a HD disc, it better have everything they ever plan on including in the movie release because I am not going to be spending $25-$35 2 or 3 times for the same movie.
It swims, it eats and it makes little sharks!
Posts: 94
Originally Posted by jstubbs444:
I can tell you now, when the studios produce a HD disc, it better have everything they ever plan on including in the movie release because I am not going to be spending $25-$35 2 or 3 times for the same movie.
Sorry but at this point it has to be said...predictable though it is...
That is what these people do. They find new ways to part you from your money.
Any marketing strategist worth their salt will remind you of that hateful phrase that it is " ...not called 'show-charity' but 'showbusiness'"
And George L and PARAMOUNT are Masters Adept at it. Just count how many STAR WARS versions were released on VHS, there have been two already on DVD!
And don't get me started on STAR TREK.
As for BluRay, whilst I loved BOTH HiDef formats, Blu always seemed to be more prone to stripping the extra away to nothing. NOT ALL but most. Now that there is only Blu, this has not changed. If anything, it is worse now than before.
It is pretty obvious to me, and I suspect many others, that this 'bare-bone first relase' strategy is just that - a strategy.
A freemarket economy is driven by one basic principle, it is this...
ALL manufacturers know exactly what you need, but ALWAYS deliver goods that only fulfil 75% of your expectation. If they give 100% of what you want, you never buy anything again.
------
You catch a shark, cut off its fins and tail, throw it back into the water ALIVE, but now unable to swim - so it slowly drowns - only to dry then boil those fins down to make a tasteless watery broth that costs the earth and is nothing more than a status symbol.
Ignorance personified.
Member
Posts: 65
Originally Posted by jstubbs444:
I have gotten so sick of all this double dipping the studios are so ready to do all the time. Just as in this case, not even enticing to the buyer. This S*#$ has got to stop. I am wondering whether this practice is going to spill over into the HD market. I can tell you now, when the studios produce a HD disc, it better have everything they ever plan on including in the movie release because I am not going to be spending $25-$35 2 or 3 times for the same movie.
It's no excuse, but I thought I should mention it. By the time double dipping comes to the HD market, prices will have dropped just as they did with DVD, so you'll probably get that awful temptation all over again. It's that 'just gota have' feeling. This, however, is no 40th Anniversary release of Bonnie and Clyde...