Indiana Jones trilogy on DVD this October

[MovieWes]

Paramount Pictures has announced that "The Indiana Jones Trilogy" is going to be released on DVD this October. I don't know the exact date yet, but I am sure that it will be announced fairly soon. Unfortunately, Paramount is taking the exact same route that they did with "The Godfather Trilogy": you can only buy it as a boxed set. That's right, they will not be sold separately. Sorry to those of you who aren't fans of "Temple of Doom."

Anyways, I'm pretty excited about this. Indiana Jones has been a part of my life since childhood, so you can rest assured that I'm going to get it the moment it hits shelves!

[Jarbacca]

actually go to theraider.net (http://www.theraider.net/information/indy_dvd/) and read the indy on DVD FAQ

it quotes spielberg as saying

"'Empire' Magazine talked with Steven Spielberg in January 2003. Spielberg told 'Empire' that "We will see the Indy trilogy definitely by the end of this year." and that he wanted to release one at a time, but Paramount is keen on a box-set. So the idea seems to be that 'Raiders' hits DVD in 2003, 'Temple of Doom' arrives on disc in 2004 and 'Last Crusade' shows up in early 2005, just before the new film hits theaters. "

so it looks like all 3 films will be released seperatly (if speilberg has his way)

however, i'd rather they all came in one box set, it worked for "the godfather" and "back to the future" and "planet of the apes"

i can't see why they would release them seperatley, i mean is there anyone out there that would only want one of the films - no, everyone wants all 3

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, but not everyone can afford them all at once. I'd buy one at a time over the span of maybe three months, if they're released seperatly. If they release it as a box set, I won't be able to afford it, and therefore will not own it. :(

[Mat]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
Yeah, but not everyone can afford them all at once. I'd buy one at a time over the span of maybe three months, if they're released seperatly. If they release it as a box set, I won't be able to afford it, and therefore will not own it. :(

You just gotta save your pennies. ;) I'm hope it's true that their all coming out in a box set. My indy tapes are old and not in the best quality.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
Yeah, but not everyone can afford them all at once. I'd buy one at a time over the span of maybe three months, if they're released seperatly. If they release it as a box set, I won't be able to afford it, and therefore will not own it. :(


well, by having them in a box set, you will probably save money

it will be cheaper buying them as one for about $40, then to shell out $25 for each one

[Boone]

I've heard these rumors before...I'll believe it when I see it!

[Rizor]

MovieWes, what's your source? From people with inside sources (meaning the guys with contact with the studios) are all saying November. The box set sounds right. Rumors have it as 4 four disc set: movies and a bonus disc. There's also a rumor that it'll be released in a collector's gift set with another bonus disc and other goodies.

But I'd definately go for late October. I've got to get TTT EE and I don't feel like plopping down $70 in the course of a few days. :)

[lechuck13]

Yeah, I keep hearing each rumour replacing the other one, every month. i no longer know whether they'll be together or separate, but i know that i no longer care.

[Victor Hugo]

How or Why would someone wait to own all three over a three month span, the point about the box set being cheaper is very true. You might have to make an exception wit this box set.

[Rizor]

Well the box set being cheaper isn't always true. Much of the time they cost the sum of the DVDs in them. But it all depends on how much the stores sell it.

I'm thinking $59.99 is a reasonable price both for us and the studio. So at a 30% discount, stores would probably sell it at $35. If there is a Collector's Gift Set, $79.99 is reasonable with a street price of $47. With only a $12 difference, I'd surely get the gift set.

But that's just wishful thinking. But let's hope, for the sake of our wallets that it's even cheaper.:D

[S.A.M.G.]

I'm guessing similiar pricing to the back to the future trilogy, if they do decide to do a box, which I'd prefer.

[Jarbacca]

yeah, it will probably be $39.99 (same as BTTF)

[rasded]

Why dont they just wait till the new INDY comes out?

I thinks thats what goerge lucas has in mind for star wars..Release them all @ once. 1-6 Probally cost $350

How much do you guys think the indy trilogy would cost if they did realese it this year? Maybe $100 or $150

[lechuck13]

$350 for the SW sextology? You actually think they'll charge $60 for each movie? Or even more, if you're assuming the box set will be cheaper than buying them separately? Get real.

[Jspitalieri]

Be prepared to pay $60 bucks easy for this. Why would you not want all three at the same time? Even though you may not like each the same, it is part of a trilogy that all should have. It is so much easier, and profitable for the company to release one set instead of three individuals. When is the official announcement expected.

[Kris Hodgson]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
well, by having them in a box set, you will probably save money

it will be cheaper buying them as one for about $40, then to shell out $25 for each one

I know it would be cheaper in the set, but not all at once. Example: I go to the store. I see Raiders (by itself) and it's selling for 20 bux. I can afford 20 bux in one shot, so I buy it. Then maybe 2 weeks later, I see Temple of Doom for 20 bux. I buy it and then do the same for Last Crusade in another couple of weeks. This means I've spent 60 bux on it, but over a month and a half span.
Now on the other hand, I go to the store and see the box set for 50 bux. I can't afford 50 bux all in one shot on a box set. So I don't buy it.
I want them individually.

[Peter]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
I know it would be cheaper in the set, but not all at once. Example: I go to the store. I see Raiders (by itself) and it's selling for 20 bux. I can afford 20 bux in one shot, so I buy it. Then maybe 2 weeks later, I see Temple of Doom for 20 bux. I buy it and then do the same for Last Crusade in another couple of weeks. This means I've spent 60 bux on it, but over a month and a half span.
Now on the other hand, I go to the store and see the box set for 50 bux. I can't afford 50 bux all in one shot on a box set. So I don't buy it.
I want them individually. Wouldn't it be better if you saved your money for a few weeks and then saved 10 bux??!! :confused:

[Jspitalieri]

Looks like you need a part-time job to support your habit!!

[Cipher Jo]

Looks like ILM is working on it! I don't think it will be more than $70. Look at the Godfather Trilogy. Hell, Band of Brothers was longer and cost $70.

[Kris Hodgson]

Originally posted by Jspitalieri
Looks like you need a part-time job to support your habit!!

Diapers and Baby Formula tend to kick my bank book in the balls.

[Rizor]

As I said, I'm predicting $59 for the movies and a features disc. And $79 for a gift set.

[jbailey84]

yay cant wait!

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
Diapers and Baby Formula tend to kick my bank book in the balls.

what, your not potty trained?:)

[Doomsday]

One thing they need to redo is the classic scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones falls into the Well of Souls, only to come face to face with the cobra. Well, if you look, you can see the glass in between them. I noticed it once, now I can't ignore it, it makes me mad.

[Mat]

Originally posted by Doomsday
One thing they need to redo is the classic scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones falls into the Well of Souls, only to come face to face with the cobra. Well, if you look, you can see the glass in between them. I noticed it once, now I can't ignore it, it makes me mad.

Yeah, that glass has bothered me since I first noticed it. ILM will probably fix it up so we can't notice it, at least I hope they do.

[rasded]

Originally posted by lechuck13
$350 for the SW sextology? You actually think they'll charge $60 for each movie? Or even more, if you're assuming the box set will be cheaper than buying them separately? Get real.

Its not crazy..Lucas will demand that much and he knows people will pay for it..Just like GATES..

[robyn]

Originally posted by Mat
Yeah, that glass has bothered me since I first noticed it. ILM will probably fix it up so we can't notice it, at least I hope they do.

Man, and I thought that I was the only one who noticed that.

[Jarbacca]

i also hope they fix some of the blue screen in TOD (particularly when they are being chased by the water, it was good for 1984, but it could be fixed up easily with today's computers))

[Rizor]

The blimp in pt 3 could be better. And the effect at the end of ROTLA looks horrible, but it's awesome. I love it!

[MovieWes]

Originally posted by Rizor
The blimp in pt 3 could be better. And the effect at the end of ROTLA looks horrible, but it's awesome. I love it!

*Gasp!* I hope you don't mean the scene with the angel/demons that kill all the Nazis at the end. That's one of my favorite parts of the movie and I would be majorly pissed if they messed with that scene at all.

[Mat]

Originally posted by robyn
Man, and I thought that I was the only one who noticed that.

Well, I didn't know about it until I saw a behind the scenes special. Now it bugs me.

I agree they can fix up the blue screen in temple of doom, plus maybe they'll edit out some of Kate Capshaw's screams. ;)

[Jarbacca]

So where will Lucas fit the all new CGI Jabba into the films?, and is Speilberg planning on removing all guns from the film and replacing them with radios?

:)

[Rizor]

They're going to digitally replace all the Nazis and Middle Eastern characters with hippies. And Raiders will now end with a musical number featuring Sallah's kids playing drums on "hippy" skulls.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by Rizor
They're going to digitally replace all the Nazis and Middle Eastern characters with hippies. And Raiders will now end with a musical number featuring Sallah's kids playing drums on "hippy" skulls.

yeah, and lucas has said that in "The Last Crusade" indy's dad will now be played by Jar Jar binks

[Rizor]

Really? That Lucas sure is shortsighted. When Connery dies there'll be a demand for his films. He'll lose millions.

[Jarbacca]

lucas can always just make a digital connery after he dies, and then he can have him act in any movie he wants

lucas will make a fortune off CGI connery:)

[Mat]

Boy, I can't wait for that alternate ending with Sallah's kids! ;)

Lucas will find someway to add more of his toy, cgi, into the IJ trilogy. Maybe he'll just white out the desert in ROTLA and say it's greenland. Then he'll white out all the arabs' faces to make them more politically correct evil greenlanders. Then he'll edit out the character of Belloq, god knows we don't need any more french bashing, and edit in an greedy cg American corporate CEO, who learns a lesson in the end about friendship and doing the right thing when all of Sallah's (now called Kelvin to sound more Greenlandic) kids come in before he opens the ark. Suddenly the angels come out of the ark themselves, but these are friendly ones, who enjoy kitty cats and poseys. Everyone sings Kumbaya and they live happily ever after.

*sniff* I love happy endings.

[Jarbacca]

i hear in Temple of doom short round will now be a digital Ewok, and the opening song/dance number will feature the max reebo band, with a digital Sy sootles, replacing Willie

[Jspitalieri]

Why all this hostility towards Lucas? AOTC wasn't that bad?

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by Jspitalieri
Why all this hostility towards Lucas? AOTC wasn't that bad?

no, i know i loved AOTC (and TPM for that matter)

i'm just joking around on the fact that lucas always has to change what he's done (he can't just be happy with the film he originally made)

and its not just with new technology that he decides to change his films, look at the TPM and AOTC DVD's they were changed just a few months after the film had left theatres

but seriously i'm just joking around, i love lucas and his films

[Rizor]

Originally posted by Mat
Sallah's (now called Kelvin to sound more Greenlandic) Now I don't think that's very necessary. It would be much more PC to have positive middle-eastern characters as opposed to negative ones.

NO SALLAH=NO SALE-A

[Rizor]

Some news from the Digital Bits:

4/28/03

Word has reached us from a number of independent industry and retail sources that Paramount is preparing their announcement of the Indiana Jones Trilogy DVD box set. The buzz is that the studio will make the news official in the next few weeks. Our sources are telling us that the set will be 4 discs in all - 1 each for the films (all in anamorphic widescreen) along with a 4th disc of bonus content. The films will reportedly only be available in the box set. And the set is expected to see worldwide release in November. Thanks to everyone who's sent in information on this. Keep in mind, that this is still very much in the rumor stage. But even the various talent involved has confirmed that the DVDs are in the works, so we felt it important to post this information as a sort of heads-up. Of course, we'll post any and all official news on this release in the daily column the moment it comes in. Stay tuned...

[Jspitalieri]

Digitalbits has all the good information!! This is good news!!

[lechuck13]

Yay! It's officially been announced!

[Rizor]

From the official site:

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.

[Rizor]

http://www.r2-dvd.org/pics/IJ-AmaryDiscs.jpg
http://www.starwars.com/community/news/2003/05/img/indydvd_boxset_bg.jpg

[nileqt87]

oh look at those beauties.

lucas and speilberg on the bonus disc...haha
im not too impressed with the new drawing of indy on the bonus though. and why did they make marion so small, and but willie is still original size. MARION IS BETTER!

the best drawing of indy boxart has always been the raiders one.

i dont know about you but for the crusade dvd, i wouldnt have picked a picture of the blimp. perhaps id have gone for the grail or indy and henry tied up back to back in the chairs. the raiders image is not harrison fords best screenshot either. id have thought that ravens bar still would be a better one. for doom id have gone for a picture of them on the elephants or in club obi wan. i seriously should go to work for GL and SS. id have made a 10 disc dvd. ::dreams::

[nileqt87]

they better have COMMENTARIES!

:: dreams of raiders having harrison/karen/john and ss/gl commentaries, doom having harrison/kate/key quan and ss/gl, crusade having harrison/sean/john/alison and ss/gl::

that will probably never be answered though ::sigh:: :(

[Spielberg-Fan]

Sadly, they don't. :(

"We felt that because of bandwidth issues, and more importantly, the amount of information provided on the fourth disc, it would be redundant to include a director's commentary track on the title disc"

Lies. All LIES!!!!! :( :mad:

[Rizor]

Well, it looks great. A bit bummed out there's no commentary (though it was expected) and it could have more bonus features. But I'm sure I'll be a happy kid when I get my hands on these DVDs.

[jbailey84]

those dvd's look sweeeeeeeeeeeeet

[Jspitalieri]

Anohter November, Another blockbuster release

[slinger]

So what happens when Indy 4 is released? Unless I recieve it as a gift or somebody else in my family buys it I only plan on renting the DVDs. If I can wait for the length of time when DVDs started appearing to now I can wait until 2005/2006 for all four Indy DVDs to be part of my ownership.

Not a fan of the title and poster change for Raiders, but what are you going to do.

[Rizor]

Here's a shot of the packaging from TheRaider.net:

http://www.theraider.net/information/indy_dvd/gallery/box_backside.jpg

[tedward]

I only want the last crusade

[Jarbacca]

these are a definite buy and how can you say you only want one?

[Stands Alone]

:lol: LOL! It's either all or nothing.......That would be funny when people start demanding them seprately, and Lucas and Speilburg knocking on Paramonts door saying: "I TOLD YOU SO!".

Really.......Why in the world would you want to get them seprately?

[Jarbacca]

i know, that would be like only wanting one SW film, or one BTTF film

thats why they do (and will) come in one box, because they know no one is going to buy only one

[DVD_Archiver]

I just wanted to say that if movies are sold as a box set they should also be sold separately. I didn’t buy back to the future because I , mostly only like the second movie. If it was sold separately that would be another sale.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by DVD_Archiver
I just wanted to say that if movies are sold as a box set they should also be sold separately. I didn’t buy back to the future because I , mostly only like the second movie. If it was sold separately that would be another sale.

so you telling me that you would only buy BTTF 2 and not get one and two

i think you need to change you screen name to ****ing ****y, cause that was the dumbest thing i have ever heard

[Jspitalieri]

Its all or nothing. You have to understand that it takes more effort also, to sell them separately. And when I say effort I mean money.

[spiderman_2k]

Dude BTTF2 was good but not as good as 1 or 3 IMO

[Jarbacca]

certain movie just belong in a set because you need to own all films, even if you dislike on of the sequels

like

Godfather
BTTF
indiana jones

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca


i think you need to change you screen name to ****ing ****y, cause that was the dumbest thing i have ever heard

No, that is the dumbest thing ever posted on the CS boards.

[spiderman_2k]

I seen dumber, :D People with pretty much all ***** in there post and its about 10 lines long.

[Jarbacca]

huh?

was that a crack at me? :)

[spiderman_2k]

Not at all :D

[Jarbacca]

i was just saying that it would be stupid for someone to just want BTTF 2

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
i was just saying that it would be stupid for someone to just want BTTF 2

No. You were "just saying":

Originally posted by Jarbacca
i think you need to change you screen name to ****ing ****y, cause that was the dumbest thing i have ever heard

[Jarbacca]

well exactly i mean who would only want one film of a trilogy

plus the guys name is DVD_Archiver you would think he would understand why they come as one set

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
well exactly i mean who would only want one film of a trilogy

plus the guys name is DVD_Archiver you would think he would understand why they come as one set

So, why the hell couldn´t you just have said "IMO, that doesn´t quite seem right... I can't fathom why someone could settle for just one single part of a movie-trilogy on DVD," instead of "i think you need to change you screen name to ****ing ****y, cause that was the dumbest thing i have ever heard "?

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by The Insider
So, why the hell couldn´t you just have said "IMO, that doesn´t quite seem right... I can't fathom why someone could settle for just one single part of a movie-trilogy on DVD," instead of "i think you need to change you screen name to ****ing ****y, cause that was the dumbest thing i have ever heard "?


because seeing as his name is DVD_Archiver he shold have known better than to say that

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
because seeing as his name is DVD_Archiver he shold have known better than to say that

You didn´t answer my question.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by The Insider
You didn´t answer my question.


i was just showing that i was pissed off at what he said

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
i was just showing that i was pissed off at what he said

Pissed off by something so trivial? Feeling the need to bash someone publicly so shamelessly because of something so trivial?

[Rizor]

Well, it's perfectly normal to want only one film in a trilogy. For example, Indy isn't exactly part one, part two, and part three as BTTF is. It's done in episodic form. Much like James Bond. You can watch and enjoy Last Crusade without seeing Raiders. It's its own standalone film. However BTTF is more a continuation of the series. The first does standalone though. Same with Die Hard. Now I do feel it's odd to only want BTTF 2 because it both picks up with a cliff hanger and ends in one. But people can debate that movies should be released on their own. Why would you have to buy The Godfather III if you detest that film? Or taken to an extreme, why should you have to buy 20 Bond films just to own Goldfinger? People should be given the option, but I'm lucky enough to love all the BTTFs, Indy's, and Godfathers, but it may be financially difficult if I only liked one of the films.

[Jarbacca]

io know that some trilogies are not connected (like indy or the bond films)

but BTTF is conected through all 3 films and to only want one is just plain wierd

[Rizor]

Yeah. it's odd. Though the first is a standalone. It just ended the way it did to have a cool ending. It was never even meant to have a sequel.

[Jarbacca]

right, but part 2 and 3 were filmed together and are really incomplete without the other

[DVD_Archiver]

I don’t like back to the future 3 and I only like the first movie a little bit. So why would buy the whole set for $40.00 when I would rather buy 2 or 3 other DVDs that Ill watch more. just because my name is DVD_archiver doesn't mean I’m going to buy movies I don’t really want.

All I’m saying is movies that are sold in sets should ALSO be sold separately.

Don’t get me wrong if I could find the set cheap new or used, I would get it. Hell I probably will get it in the future.

It doesn't really matter why I wouldn’t want to buy the whole set right now.
I’m sure everyone can think of movies they wouldn’t want to buy.

You don’t see me disrespecting people just because I don’t agree their views

If you have a good reason why movies should ONLY be sold in sets, I’m all ears.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by DVD_Archiver
I don’t like back to the future 3 and I only like the first movie a little bit. So why would buy the whole set for $40.00 when I would rather buy 2 or 3 other DVDs that Ill watch more. just because my name is DVD_archiver doesn't mean I’m going to buy movies I don’t really want.


so you would rather have the BTTF story unfinished, then to get part 3?

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
so you would rather have the BTTF story unfinished, then to get part 3?

See! You can do it! :applaud:

[spiderman_2k]

Lol his logic is kinda odd :rolleyes:

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
Lol his logic is kinda odd :rolleyes:

my pont exactly

[DVD_Archiver]

Ok my logic on back to the future is strange and bizarre, ok. I admit it. I shouldn’t have even mentioned it.

But like I said before I think all movie sets should also be sold separately.
If you disagree, why?

[Jarbacca]

i disagree because people are going to buy all films in a trilogy (or longer series of films)

i mean Batman and robin sucked, but when i buy the other batman films (when and if a SE set comes out) i will also want B&R

its the same with james bond, sure some where bad, but i still want them in my collection

also its a price thing, usually its cheaper to put the films in a set rather then to release each film individually

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
i mean Batman and robin sucked, but when i buy the other batman films (when and if a SE set comes out) i will also want B&R


Lol his logic is kinda odd :rolleyes:

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by The Insider
Lol his logic is kinda odd :rolleyes:


well not really, its part of the series of films so i have it, its the same with superman 4 or alien ressurection, they sucked, but i want the complete set of films on DVD

[spiderman_2k]

I agree it gives a sense of completion when u have them all.

[The Insider]

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
I agree it gives a sense of completion when u have them all.

Yeah, but doesn´t it make you depressed that you´ve just spend money on a piece of utter crap that you´re bound to NEVER WATCH instead of buying one of the many absolutely fantastic DVDs out there? A total waste of money.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by The Insider
Yeah, but doesn´t it make you depressed that you´ve just spend money on a piece of utter crap that you´re bound to NEVER WATCH instead of buying one of the many absolutely fantastic DVDs out there? A total waste of money.


yeah, but if the DVD's come in a box set then it like you just getting it with the other 3 good ones

[DVD_Archiver]

The place were I work does DVD authoring and packaging as well as other services. Nothing Hollywood, so don’t ask. Anyways its not cheaper to produce DVDs only in sets. And so far I hear mix feeling’s on the subject. So would it not be better to have the option of buying the whole set or only one disk. Would you want to spend a $100 dollars just to get your favorite Star Trek episode. That’s a lot money for some people who may not want to buy a whole set.

[Jarbacca]

it is cheaper to buy DVDs in a set, i mean BTTF was only 40 bucks, but had they come seperatley they probably would have charged $20-25 for each film which would have cost between $60.00 and $75.00

[DVD_Archiver]

Of course its cheaper to buy them in a set but its not cheaper to make them only in a set and if they sell them separately as well as in sets they can make more money also selling to the people that only want one. So I still don’t see why people shouldn’t have the option.

[Jarbacca]

how is it not cheaper to make them in a set, its less packaging cost for the studio, they can ship more (because you have one case instead of 3), they only have to produce 1 insert instead of 3 individual ones, plus rather then making 3 2 disc sets, they can just make 3 discs for the movies and 1 disc for all the extras(which means only 4 disc for a set of movies rather than 6)

[DVD_Archiver]

Its not cheaper to design a custom package and have that printed. Its cheaper to have standard cases made then have a set sleeve that just holds all of them. For example look at the way the Jurassic park set was made. The standard cases are far cheaper because most packaging houses have them in large numbers and some even have machines to load them. Custom designed packages usually have to have workers load the dvds by hand. Another factor is that normal inserts can be designed in house, but a custom package have to be outsource to a large company and have to have files checked and fitted by them. As for the booklets they simply just supply a 2 panel print. “But, who cares?” I’m tired of debating it anymore. Hell I think movies should be provided both ways and you don’t, lets just leave it at that.

[Jarbacca]

well i just figue i'm gonna buy all 3 films in a series, so it should be in a box set

[spiderman_2k]

You can buy the original BTTF on DVD in the Uk

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
You can buy the original BTTF on DVD in the Uk

just the first one?

over here they came together in a box set

[spiderman_2k]

Yeah i have the box-set here, im just saying that u can buy it individually, dont know if the plan to release the others though??

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
Yeah i have the box-set here, im just saying that u can buy it individually, dont know if the plan to release the others though??

oh, i see what your saying

[spiderman_2k]

good good

[tedward]

They release box sets because some of the films are a lot more poular than others for example hots shots part deux was bundled on to the original, since it wouuldnt of sold as well on its own.

If I had a choice I would only buy the last crusade ( since the others didnt do much for me now I have to buy all three, if any)

[Jarbacca]

yes, if the films are not linked (like batman, james bond etc) then they are usually put in sets so the unpopular ones will sell too, but if the films are linked (BTTF, Godfather, etc) then they are put in box sets because the studios realize that most people will want all films in the seris

[DVD_Archiver]

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/home_entertainment/indiana_jones_trilogy/

[brody27]

It is finally here.

[Jarbacca]

nice trailer :D

[The Insider]

Too bad it features absolutely no clips from any of the bonus-features. And it doesn´t even feature the infamous "If adventure has a name... it must be Indiana Jones!" line. :)

[Jarbacca]

yeah, but it just reminds us that the DVD's are coming, and thats the most important thing

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
yeah, but it just reminds us that the DVD's are coming

Could you forget something like that?

This is a trailer made for people who don´t know anything about DVDs.

[Laterose]

Originally posted by The Insider
Too bad it features absolutely no clips from any of the bonus-features. And it doesn´t even feature the infamous "If adventure has a name... it must be Indiana Jones!" line. :)
*pouts* stupid trailer...though I haven't watched it yet

[Rizor]

http://www.lasersedge.com/item_detail.asp?id=43044&tMedia=1

Has a nice image of the set from an alternate angle and a good listing of some of the features.

4-Disc Set

3-Hour Bonus Disc including a feature-length documentary created under the supervision of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

New Cast & Crew Interviews

Stunt Featurette

Sound Design Featurette

Score Featurette

Light & Magic Featurette

Theatrical Trailers

Weblinks

The feature-legth documentary sounds cool. A lot better than the trend of putting seventeen little 3 minute featurettes on a disc.

[Jarbacca]

Nice :applaud:

[Sparhawk]

Just rented How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days and they have a "trailer" for the box set on it.

I knew it was coming, but seeing it got me all worked up.

Wotta Christmas list for this year. The Two Towers EE, Indy box set, Matrix Reloaded. Sweet Jabba the Hutt!

[jorich]

Originally posted by MovieWes
Sorry to those of you who aren't fans of "Temple of Doom."

Who doesn't like Temple? Shortround rocks..."Hold on lady...we go for ride!"

[Rizor]

Willie sucks. Short Round is awesome.

[Rizor]

Here are a couple of listings from the BBFC database on the film's special features:

"Making of the Indiana Jones Trilogy- Part 1 - Raiders of the Lost Ark" 50m 47s
"Making of the Indiana Jones Trilogy- Part 2 - Temple of Doom" 41m 6s
"Making of the Indiana Jones Trilogy- Part 3 - Last Crusade" 35m 0s
"Raiders of the Lost Ark - Promotional Featurette" 9m 33s
"The Stunts Of Indiana Jones" 10m 52s
"The Light And Magic Of Indiana Jones" 12m 22s
"The Music Of Indiana Jones" 12m 24s

While R1's extras are unrated, they are in England so they have to submit the extras for rating before they appear on DVD. I'd expect more over the next few days/weeks.

[The Insider]

Originally posted by Rizor
Here are a couple of listings from the BBFC database on the film's special features:

"Making of the Indiana Jones Trilogy- Part 1 - Raiders of the Lost Ark" 50m 47s
"Making of the Indiana Jones Trilogy- Part 2 - Temple of Doom" 41m 6s
"Making of the Indiana Jones Trilogy- Part 3 - Last Crusade" 35m 0s
"Raiders of the Lost Ark - Promotional Featurette" 9m 33s
"The Stunts Of Indiana Jones" 10m 52s
"The Light And Magic Of Indiana Jones" 12m 22s
"The Music Of Indiana Jones" 12m 24s

While R1's extras are unrated, they are in England so they have to submit the extras for rating before they appear on DVD. I'd expect more over the next few days/weeks.

Nice, but no featurette on the making of the sound effects?

[Rizor]

There's supposed to be one accroding to specs. I guess it just hasn't been submitted yet.

[Rizor]

Over the weekend came news that the Indiana Jones DVD set will be moved up 2 weeks to October 21. Don't know whether it's true or not, but some reliable sites like DVDEmpire.com, CnL.com, and Walmart.com have all moved up their dates to Oct 21.

Maybe this is to move it away from competing with Finding Nemo, which also comes out Nov 4.

[SharpShooter]

that would be awesome news if its true

[TheKing88]

I hope it's October 21. That would make my day.

[Rizor]

I guess it is official. Paramount's site says Oct 21.

http://homevideo.paramount.com/Catalog?cmd=display_product_page&release_id=15

[SharpShooter]

awesome!

[Sculder]

:applaud:

[CWLakers34]

I absolutely can't wait for this box set. Indiana Jones is my all-time favorite trilogy of movies so far (waiting for ROTK). I have reserved this set for the day it comes out. The Special Features sound great for this set. I'll have something to keep me busy for a while!!!

BTW, "Why'd it hafta be snakes?"

[Cloud Buster]

I am SO excited about Indy Jones on DVD. I've already ordered it, the same time I ordered TTT:EE. A while back I was looking at my DVD collection wondering what was missing, and I thought "Man, I REALLY wish I could have Indiana Jones". Then I heard about the DVD release.

Originally, Lucas and Spielberg wanted to release them in phases, and release different box sets....and RAPE us for all the money possible -- but Paramount *salutes* overrode them and decided to release the whole thing in one big box (after the success of the Godfather box set) and I went nuts.

And today they announced that the release date has been moved up to October 21 instead of November 4. SWEET!!!!

[Rizor]

Originally, Lucas and Spielberg wanted to release them in phases, and release different box sets....and RAPE us for all the money possible -- but Paramount *salutes* overrode them and decided to release the whole thing in one big box (after the success of the Godfather box set) and I went nuts.That would've been a good idea. People would be much happier that they could buy each film individually. If they were released individually, they probably would've come in two disc SEs for each film intead on one bonus disc for all three. Hell, I think the main backlash against the set is that fans are forced to buy movies that they don't realy want (some don't like Temple of Doom or in the case of the Godfather, Part III).

And Lucas' and Spielberg's plan was to release them individually but not put out a boxset until Indy 4 came out. Hell, we all know Paramount will release a 4 movie box set anyway. Oh well, I'm happy to have all three this October.

[Mr.Matinee]

I wish that this had been a 7 disc set:2 discs for each movie,and than thye extrea bonus disc with the new stuff.Would have been expensive as Hell,though.

[Rizor]

Some menu shots:

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=2370

[Jaydawg]

I was thinking about buying this..then I realized if they make a part 4, this trilogy wont really matter because they''ll eventually make a 4pack with possibly around 5 discs and have a whole new collectors set.

[Rizor]

Originally posted by Jaydawg
I was thinking about buying this..then I realized if they make a part 4, this trilogy wont really matter because they''ll eventually make a 4pack with possibly around 5 discs and have a whole new collectors set. Do you really want to wait two more years for these? Personally, I can't.

[spiderman_2k]

By the time its released in a bo set, it could be closer to 3 years

[Jaydawg]

Originally posted by Rizor
Do you really want to wait two more years for these? Personally, I can't.

Doesnt matter to me, I probably wouldnt be interested in any of the special features, and I already own the trilogy on vhs..so yeah, I can wait.

[Doomsday]

Man, I really REALLY wanna buy the DVD's, but I don't think I will until after the 4th one comes out. Yeah I know its gonna be a couple years, but I have my VHS that I've watched countless times already.