Indiana Jones - Special Edition DVDs

trinityTue 04/03/08 11:48

With the fourth Indiana Jones movie being released this summer...it was only a matter of time before Lucas and Spielberg found yet another way to get more money from the fans. But will it be worth the money?

Previously available only in a trilogy box set, the three films of The Adventures of Indiana Jones were restored and remastered to deliver the best viewing experience to existing enthusiasts and a whole new generation of fans. All-new bonus content in the SE versions 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 tidbits about what to expect in the newest installment.

With a release date of 13th May 2008 in the US (UK release TBC), here is a full breakdown of what people can expect in these brand spanking new SE versions:

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

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:

- 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

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:

- 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

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:

- 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


Still no news on a BluRay release date.