Re: Individual Indiana Jones Special Editions on DVD
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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Repeat after me, LUCAS is a CREEP a money hungry creep.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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Quoting the press release for the 2008 individual 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"
What does that tell us? That they're trying to sell us the same transfers of the movies, that they made in 2003 for the Trilogy DVD boxset, along with "new exclusive bonus features" that are mainly storyboards, image galleries, and interviews of the cast and crew of Indy 4 talking about the previous films, with minor clues about the new film... like we didn't have internet, newspapers, magazines and entertaiment TV shows to get such information, which will be outdated and obsolete once the film is released in movie theaters on May 2008.
And this is confirmed when the press release indicate that: "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."
If you want to know about the quality of the movies, you can read John J. Puccio comments on his review for the 2003 Trilogy DVD boxset. I understand and respect that you may want to wait until a Blu-ray edition eventually comes out, but that doesn't mean that everybody should or is willing to do the same, specially considering that millions of fans worldwide already own the Trilogy DVD boxset, which already provides high quality in picture and sound, which looks superb upconverted and since its first week of release in October 2003 to this date, has been very accesible in price so that everybody can purchase their own boxset.
If they indeed produce a new restored and remastered transfer for the movies when they release them on Blu-ray, no doubt they'll re-release them on DVD as well with that new transfer, because no movie studio is going to release movies exclusively on Blu-ray, and refuse to make a profit from the far greater number of DVD consumers out there, but since they made an excelent job restoring and remastering the movies in 2003, most likely they'll use that same transfer for Blu-ray, and since the movies were filmed in the 1980's with a soft natural look, i think most viewers will not notice a substancial difference or improvement from DVD to Blu-ray, when both are presented with the same transfer.
Based on how Blu-ray movies are priced currently, i think it will cost US$70 at least to buy the 3 Indiana Jones movies if they're released on Blu-ray, that's more than twice of what the 2003 Trilogy DVD boxset costs currently, on which they already did a excelent job restoring and remastering the movies. Therefore if most consumers already own these movies on DVD with high quality, they'll think twice before repurchasing them at such high expense, specially since a lot of people can't afford or isn't willing to spend more than US$10-15 for one movie.
[Post edited by genbar dardren on Mar 9, 2008]
What does that tell us? That they're trying to sell us the same transfers of the movies, that they made in 2003 for the Trilogy DVD boxset, along with "new exclusive bonus features" that are mainly storyboards, image galleries, and interviews of the cast and crew of Indy 4 talking about the previous films, with minor clues about the new film... like we didn't have internet, newspapers, magazines and entertaiment TV shows to get such information, which will be outdated and obsolete once the film is released in movie theaters on May 2008.
And this is confirmed when the press release indicate that: "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."
If you want to know about the quality of the movies, you can read John J. Puccio comments on his review for the 2003 Trilogy DVD boxset. I understand and respect that you may want to wait until a Blu-ray edition eventually comes out, but that doesn't mean that everybody should or is willing to do the same, specially considering that millions of fans worldwide already own the Trilogy DVD boxset, which already provides high quality in picture and sound, which looks superb upconverted and since its first week of release in October 2003 to this date, has been very accesible in price so that everybody can purchase their own boxset.
If they indeed produce a new restored and remastered transfer for the movies when they release them on Blu-ray, no doubt they'll re-release them on DVD as well with that new transfer, because no movie studio is going to release movies exclusively on Blu-ray, and refuse to make a profit from the far greater number of DVD consumers out there, but since they made an excelent job restoring and remastering the movies in 2003, most likely they'll use that same transfer for Blu-ray, and since the movies were filmed in the 1980's with a soft natural look, i think most viewers will not notice a substancial difference or improvement from DVD to Blu-ray, when both are presented with the same transfer.
Based on how Blu-ray movies are priced currently, i think it will cost US$70 at least to buy the 3 Indiana Jones movies if they're released on Blu-ray, that's more than twice of what the 2003 Trilogy DVD boxset costs currently, on which they already did a excelent job restoring and remastering the movies. Therefore if most consumers already own these movies on DVD with high quality, they'll think twice before repurchasing them at such high expense, specially since a lot of people can't afford or isn't willing to spend more than US$10-15 for one movie.
[Post edited by genbar dardren on Mar 9, 2008]
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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Genbar... thanks for the follow-up points, and I understand your opinion better now. Will assume you are correct that these forthcoming May DVDs are the same master, so I'll wait for reviews (and probably just put 'Raiders' in my Netflix rental queve just to check out).
For myself, I've never owned these films on DVD [LaserDiscs only], so even with a higher cost (Blu-ray), I'd rather wait for a new HD remastering and the eventual Blu-ray set anyway (of all 4 in the series). And I'm patient too. Box Sets ALWAYS go down in price substantially within 3 months of release, so even when the Blu-ray set is released, I can wait awhile before purchasing at a discount (and can also rent these as well).
SPIDER-MAN Trilogy on Blu-ray was released last November, and after waiting a few months, the set was on sale a month or so ago for just $39.95 at my local Fry's - which I used their ad and did a price-match at Best Buy (and earned dollar values toward my regular Reward Zone cash-back coupons).
-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)
For myself, I've never owned these films on DVD [LaserDiscs only], so even with a higher cost (Blu-ray), I'd rather wait for a new HD remastering and the eventual Blu-ray set anyway (of all 4 in the series). And I'm patient too. Box Sets ALWAYS go down in price substantially within 3 months of release, so even when the Blu-ray set is released, I can wait awhile before purchasing at a discount (and can also rent these as well).
SPIDER-MAN Trilogy on Blu-ray was released last November, and after waiting a few months, the set was on sale a month or so ago for just $39.95 at my local Fry's - which I used their ad and did a price-match at Best Buy (and earned dollar values toward my regular Reward Zone cash-back coupons).
-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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December 2003
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I don't like the "double-dipping" crap, either, but, what it comes down to is, don't fall for the new catch line, or new disc cover they use to lure you in with. If you don't like "double dipping", then stop buying when they come out with a shiny new bell or whistle to put on the discs. If you don't buy it, they'll stop selling it.
Case in point, I was looking through the standard DVD Section at Circuit City the other day, and found a Spielberg movie I've always wanted, but hadn't gotten around to buying yet, "Close Encounters". Of course, it's some new special edition with all kinds of features, and discs and a book of some kind, for something like $32!! As much as I want that movie, I'm just not going to pay $32 for a movie, especially when it's only standard definition.
Don't be a "compulsive buyer", I know what it's like, I still do it from time to time, but, if you ask yourself if the "new improved" version of the movie is really better, or if it's just a new DVD cover and 5 minutes of special features "never before seen". Is it really worth double-dipping the movie? More often than not, the answer is no.
- Josh
Case in point, I was looking through the standard DVD Section at Circuit City the other day, and found a Spielberg movie I've always wanted, but hadn't gotten around to buying yet, "Close Encounters". Of course, it's some new special edition with all kinds of features, and discs and a book of some kind, for something like $32!! As much as I want that movie, I'm just not going to pay $32 for a movie, especially when it's only standard definition.
Don't be a "compulsive buyer", I know what it's like, I still do it from time to time, but, if you ask yourself if the "new improved" version of the movie is really better, or if it's just a new DVD cover and 5 minutes of special features "never before seen". Is it really worth double-dipping the movie? More often than not, the answer is no.
- Josh
Monday, May 5, 2008
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Monday, May 5, 2008
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I saw the commercial for these individual new Indiana Jones DVD's today. What a joke. Does anyone really enjoy bonus content THAT much?
Get real, the remastered ones released in 2003 came with a bonus disc with a whole bunch of extras.
Good Old George, always finding a way to S-Q-U-E-E-Z-E a few more nickles from peoples pockets.
Get real, the remastered ones released in 2003 came with a bonus disc with a whole bunch of extras.
Good Old George, always finding a way to S-Q-U-E-E-Z-E a few more nickles from peoples pockets.
Monday, May 5, 2008
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March 2002
March 2002
falcon,
i remember seeing blockbuster and hollywood video stores selling the discs from the previous box set separately (previously-viewed). if one could get a hold of the bonus disc, then it wouldn't be a bad idea to get the new set for the extras.
of course, there will be a four-movie box set down the line (in time for thanksgiving or christmas), but will all of the extras so far be available? what about the 1981 "making of" featurette for "raiders" that was available only at best buy for a limited time?
i'm tired of making these decisions...
eddie
i remember seeing blockbuster and hollywood video stores selling the discs from the previous box set separately (previously-viewed). if one could get a hold of the bonus disc, then it wouldn't be a bad idea to get the new set for the extras.
of course, there will be a four-movie box set down the line (in time for thanksgiving or christmas), but will all of the extras so far be available? what about the 1981 "making of" featurette for "raiders" that was available only at best buy for a limited time?
i'm tired of making these decisions...
eddie
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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February 2008
February 2008
I gotta remember to snap up the DVD's this time around...I love these movies but have never bothered to actually buy them on DVD or VHS.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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June 2006
June 2006
FYI... Update
-Looks like Paramount made a smart decision in re-releasing the latest DVD editions of the Indiana Jones series...
> REPORT - DVD 'Spurred' INDIANA JONES Box Office Haul - a report from Home Media Daily
Nearly 30% of moviegoers who attended the May 22nd opening weekend release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull watched at least one of the original three installments on DVD in the preceding two weeks, according to a new report.
The fourth installment from director Steven Spielberg, nearly 20 years after the release of the third film in the series Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, generated more than $150 million at the U.S. box office in its first four days of release.
The study, conducted by Integrated Media Measurement Inc., a San Mateo, Calif.-based data tracking company, found that among moviegoers, 5.3% watched the three previous titles: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Last Crusade 12% watched at least two of the movies.
The data was obtained via research panels whereby participants were given mobile phones that track (through digital signatures) all audio media (TV, radio and movies) to which they are exposed. -[END]-
Bonus Info - SOUNDTRACK REVIEW of the John Williams musical store for the latest Indiana Jones film - from the Admiral's Corner blog site (DVDTOWN member Eddie Feng).
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-JIMI McLovin (the Voodoo Child)
-Looks like Paramount made a smart decision in re-releasing the latest DVD editions of the Indiana Jones series...
> REPORT - DVD 'Spurred' INDIANA JONES Box Office Haul - a report from Home Media Daily
Nearly 30% of moviegoers who attended the May 22nd opening weekend release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull watched at least one of the original three installments on DVD in the preceding two weeks, according to a new report.
The fourth installment from director Steven Spielberg, nearly 20 years after the release of the third film in the series Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, generated more than $150 million at the U.S. box office in its first four days of release.
The study, conducted by Integrated Media Measurement Inc., a San Mateo, Calif.-based data tracking company, found that among moviegoers, 5.3% watched the three previous titles: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Last Crusade 12% watched at least two of the movies.
The data was obtained via research panels whereby participants were given mobile phones that track (through digital signatures) all audio media (TV, radio and movies) to which they are exposed. -[END]-
Bonus Info - SOUNDTRACK REVIEW of the John Williams musical store for the latest Indiana Jones film - from the Admiral's Corner blog site (DVDTOWN member Eddie Feng)._____________
-JIMI McLovin (the Voodoo Child)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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October 2007
October 2007
I did actually watch Raiders two days before I watched KOTCS...but I had bought my set when it was first released, on 2003 I think...
