For two seconds.

Conan O'Brien's been in San Fran all week and he visited the Skywalker Ranch. In the process, he accidentally destroyed an AT-AT and played with Indy's whip. Right as they showed the whip, they went to a clip of Indy in Raiders during the basket chase, whipping around the whip, and it was in HD, for two seconds.

And by God, it was glorious.

Just like the secret government warehouse in the first film, you know studios have every one of their titles transferred over in high-def, with 7.1 lossless audio, all stored away in some secret location. :)

Raiders and Temple of Doom have been broadcasted in HD already so it's out there, waiting.

yeah I saw that also, and was pretty amazed by how wwell it looked for such an old flick-hope it comes out soon.
That was a pretty funny when Cohan was in that green room acting with the monster and CP3O

Don't hold your breath. Anything Spielberg and Lucas related will be a looooooong time in coming. They always wait for the install base to be sufficient and then slowly trickle out their product. These guys know there is a big demand.

That said, I hope by the time the Indy Trilogy gets released (lord knows, I'm worried about Indy 4 after the craptacular Star Wars prequels-- anything Lucas writes could be the kiss of death!) to HD Paramount will have come to their senses and started doing 24 bit lossless tracks.

The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete Movie Collection [HD DVD] is listed on Amazon. I think that's a good sign that it will be released in our lifetime. :)

Raiders and Temple of Doom have been broadcasted in HD already so it's out there, waiting.

They were broadcasted, but they were 480p upscaled versions. Back when they aired, they were uploaded to usenet for download and the fact they were not true HD that was the big topic with everyone.

They were most definitely cleaner than the DVD, but not jaw dropping high def.

Actually they were 720p. HD but not full 1080.

if u guys think Indian Jones was good in HD you should see Star Wars Episode 4 in HD its DAMN good for 1977. Old films in HD totally pwn!

The trilogy has been digitally cleaned up by Lowry Digital in HD. Adding some artifacts in the process. How many we'll see when it gets released in HD.

Don't hold your breath. Anything Spielberg and Lucas related will be a looooooong time in coming. They always wait for the install base to be sufficient and then slowly trickle out their product. These guys know there is a big demand.

Sad but true. The wait should be well worth it though.

Raiders and Temple of Doom have been broadcasted in HD already so it's out there, waiting.


When and where was Raiders and Doom broadcast in HD?

HBO? Cinemax? Thanks for the info.

Two Raiders broadcasts, one on UPN HD (1080i, but had commercials and I think was edited too), and one on ABC (only 720p). Doom was also on ABC.

I haven't seen the HD broadcasts, but given the DVDs look excellent (for DVD), I can only imagine how great these will be the day they arrive on HDM - Raiders is probably my #1 most wanted title on HDM.

It's been hinted at by Paramount Norway that the Indy Jones and Godfather movies are coming to HD DVD next year.

That little asian boy with the yankees hat warms my heart every time I watch that movie.

Where is he now?

He's here:

Jonathan Ke Quan

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702841/

"No time for love Dr. Jones."

A New Hope and Return of the Jedi are on HBO HD this week. HBOWHD is using MPEG4 on DirecTV and it looks absolutely amazing!

It won't happen until ten million players get sold minimum.

My quick answer....I wish they would do it as it would drive sales but Spielberg and Lucas are businessmen and won't allow it until there is deeper market penetration.....For those who throw Close Encounters at me well that's different as Spielbergs control over that one is limited (I believe Lucasfilm can dictate when Indiana Jones gets released )

The trilogy has been digitally cleaned up by Lowry Digital in HD. Adding some artifacts in the process. How many we'll see when it gets released in HD.

i read a couple of yrs ago (dont remember where) that the lowry (now owned by dts) hd versions of the indy tril, then the s/w tril were scanned at 4k. lately ive been reading somewhere (?) here at avs that maybe it was only 2k. anyone know for sure which?:confused:

He's here:

Jonathan Ke Quan

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702841/

Wow. That kid/man has worked in some cool positions all around the industry.

All hail John Ke Quan!

Should have a cameo in Indy 4

The 1080i broadcast wipes the floor of the dvd version of Raiders.

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You think that wets your appetite? Try watching that documentary on editing included on Bullitt... soo many great films in HD. Schindler's List alone was making me drool.

You think that wets your appetite? Try watching that documentary on editing included on Bullitt... soo many great films in HD. Schindler's List alone was making me drool.

So did all the film clips look pretty good in HD? Were they super quick or did you get a chance to really see decent bits from each movie? I think I might rent Bullitt just to see this doc. lol. Looks like its over an hour and a half long, too. Nice.

So did all the film clips look pretty good in HD? .
No. Quality was uneven.

That said, I hope by the time the Indy Trilogy gets released (lord knows, I'm worried about Indy 4 after the craptacular Star Wars prequels-- anything Lucas writes could be the kiss of death!) to HD Paramount will have come to their senses and started doing 24 bit lossless tracks.

Lucas didn't write Indy 4 if my memory serves me. So, no worries.

It won't happen until ten million players get sold minimum.

My quick answer....I wish they would do it as it would drive sales but Spielberg and Lucas are businessmen and won't allow it until there is deeper market penetration.....For those who throw Close Encounters at me well that's different as Spielbergs control over that one is limited (I believe Lucasfilm can dictate when Indiana Jones gets released )

That is true. Although Speilberg may have some pull as to the "when/if" of an INDY HD release, it is ultimately up to Uncle George/LFL.

Lucas didn't write Indy 4 if my memory serves me. So, no worries.

Lucas may not write the best scripts around but I believe he writes some of the best story outlines ever put to film - my biased opinion , of course ;)

Lucas may not write the best scripts around but I believe he writes some of the best story outlines ever put to film - my biased opinion , of course ;)

Concur w/ you on that.

However, one shouldn't be too harsh on Lucas' screenwriting abilities (esp. since Lucas himself has often said that writing scripts is not his fave thing to do, and readily cops to the accusations of churning out "wooden dialog").

That being said, the majority of what we have seen of GL's writing has been STAR WARS. Those film's "bad" dialog (and if you really look at 'em, all 6 movies fall under that descrption) is very much intentional. Meant to be like that of the BUCK RODGERS/FLASH GORDON-stlye series of the 30's/40's. In tone & style (including what the actors say, and how they say it on screen)

An example of "better" dialog/writing would be AMERICAN GRAFFITI, which GL initially wrote, then had Gloria Katz & Willard Huyck contribute to/polish. One could also lump THX 1138 into the "better" category, although the dialog (what little there is) is fairly non-sensical (again, an intentional thing).

While the actual words to come out of the actors' mouths may not be the best, the actual stories are very good. Constructing a story is one one GL's strong points.

And since the INDY IV script was not actually written by GL, but based on a story idea of his....I have little worry about his involvement in his own project.

If any of you have paid attention to the news articles and press releases from Paramount, Lucas, & Spielberg - you would know that both the SW & Indy movies are not slated to be released on any HD format any time soon, that Both Lucas and Spielberg have complete control over the home video release of these properties and will dictate when they are released, not Paramount or 20th Century Fox; and lastly - NONE of them will be released on HD-DVD, as both Lucas and Spielberg are ardently against releasing anything on that format. They will either be released on Blu-Ray, or not on any HD Disc Media at all.

Concur w/ you on that.

However, one shouldn't be too harsh on Lucas' screenwriting abilities (esp. since Lucas himself has often said that writing scripts is not his fave thing to do, and readily cops to the accusations of churning out "wooden dialog").

That being said, the majority of what we have seen of GL's writing has been STAR WARS. Those film's "bad" dialog (and if you really look at 'em, all 6 movies fall under that descrption) is very much intentional. Meant to be like that of the BUCK RODGERS/FLASH GORDON-stlye series of the 30's/40's. In tone & style (including what the actors say, and how they say it on screen)

An example of "better" dialog/writing would be AMERICAN GRAFFITI, which GL initially wrote, then had Gloria Katz & Willard Huyck contribute to/polish. One could also lump THX 1138 into the "better" category, although the dialog (what little there is) is fairly non-sensical (again, an intentional thing).

While the actual words to come out of the actors' mouths may not be the best, the actual stories are very good. Constructing a story is one one GL's strong points.

And since the INDY IV script was not actually written by GL, but based on a story idea of his....I have little worry about his involvement in his own project.


not to get too far OT - but....I agree completely

I'm actually a big fan of George's scripts and the prequels

and his Indy stories have always been great

lastly - NONE of them will be released on HD-DVD, as both Lucas and Spielberg are ardently against releasing anything on that format. They will either be released on Blu-Ray, or not on any HD Disc Media at all.

Can you provide any sort of proof of this bold statement? I certainly doubt it.

If any of you have paid attention to the news articles and press releases from Paramount, Lucas, & Spielberg - you would know that both the SW & Indy movies are not slated to be released on any HD format any time soon, that Both Lucas and Spielberg have complete control over the home video release of these properties and will dictate when they are released, not Paramount or 20th Century Fox; and lastly - NONE of them will be released on HD-DVD, as both Lucas and Spielberg are ardently against releasing anything on that format. They will either be released on Blu-Ray, or not on any HD Disc Media at all.

OK....THE FACTS!!!

1. SS (and/or Lucas) has NEVER stated being "anti-HD DVD". SS, thru his publicist, stated that the director is a "fan of BluRay". That's it. Lucas has NEVER issued a statement for/against either format.

2. If anyone has "complete" or at least major control over wither SW or Indy on any home video format, it is Lucasfilm. Both franchises are sole property of LFL. SW=Fox, Indy=Paramount - both studios merely distribute, but do not control, when/if/how these are released.

3. In terms of SW on BD/HDDVD, GL's SW producer Rick McCallum stated @ SW Celebration Europe earlier this year that LFL is waiting to see if/when there is an HDM victor in the "war". If neither ends up victorious, LFL will consider doing HD downloads, likely via LFL directly.

4. The one SS HD release, CEOT3K, is BD-only. Because the film is a Sony (via Columbia Pictures) property. It saw a release (also on DVD) this year because of it's 30th anniversary. SS oversaw the new release. He has yet to do so for any of his past films that would fall under the control of a HD exclusive studio (Universal=ET, JURASSIC PARK, JAWS, SCHINDLER'S LIST). And legally, Uni could issue them on HD DVD w/o SS's blessings, since he does not actually OWN those movies in the way Lucas owns SW/Indy. They have yet to do so out of courtesy to SS, not to mention wanting the director to oversee such HD releases as he did on CEOT3K.

5. There were rumors that a 30th anniversary HD/SD SW set might drop this year, but LFL ended up not doing it. Not because of the format war or the director's "preference" (again, he has never given us such info), but because LFL surprisingly realized that the constant SW DVD re-dips since 2004 were seeing diminishing returns @ the cash registers.

6. In terms of P/DW's HD only slant & SS--the SS "clause"--in the studio's exclusivity states that SS-directed films under P/DW are not part of the deal. NOT because SS "hates" HD DVD, but becasue SS doesn't want them exclusive to either format. CEOT3K/Sony(Columbia) is obviously not part of that deal. It's BD-only status has only to do with the studio that controls it. By the way, if one really looks @ the Speilberg P/DW "clause", it really only extends to "DREAMWORKS SKG" films he directed---SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, MINORITY REPORT (co-issued w/ FOX=HD/BD conflict), MUNICH (co-issued w/ Uni=HD only), WOTW, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.

AI, for example, is a WB release. Perfect candidate for a 08 SS HDM release as it would be is his preferred dual format.

I'm willing to bet that neither filmmaker has the HD format war at the forefront of their worries. If/when one format ends up (if ever) being deemed "the winner", their films will end up on said format.

If any of you have paid attention to the news articles and press releases from Paramount, Lucas, & Spielberg - you would know that both the SW & Indy movies are not slated to be released on any HD format any time soon, that Both Lucas and Spielberg have complete control over the home video release of these properties and will dictate when they are released, not Paramount or 20th Century Fox; and lastly - NONE of them will be released on HD-DVD, as both Lucas and Spielberg are ardently against releasing anything on that format. They will either be released on Blu-Ray, or not on any HD Disc Media at all.

lulz, please provide a link for proof

Don't hold your breath. Anything Spielberg and Lucas related will be a looooooong time in coming. They always wait for the install base to be sufficient and then slowly trickle out their product. These guys know there is a big demand.


Close Encounters of the Third Great is great. And my subwoofer was about to break my windows even before the infamous musical communication scene. :D

Many people who believe that LFL and SS will hold up their product for years and years on HDMs and may NEVER release them, seem to have not really taken in the whole picture as to what was occuring prior to the release of these films on DVD.
One major consideration- that affected both SW and IJ, was that LFL was in the middle of a 3 picture set of major theatrical releases which coincided exactly with the rise and eventual dominance of DVD as THE home video medium.

Honestly, people have to realize that the release of LFL back catalog were strategically considered so as to
1) not infringe on the expolitation of the prequel releases on Home video
2) to aid in the hype of the prequels.
3) to provide LFL with revenue- and a much needed cash infusion, in the 'downtime' between theatrical releases of the prequels, and while these films were still being financed out of pocket by Lucas.

It was not merely a case of waiting for DVD to have reached ___ households-
DVD pentetration was already sufficent in 2001 for LFL to conclude it could release Episode 1 on DVD and do well. And they did.
From that point on, they had the opportunity to release one major 'product' per year while the prequels were in development.
2002- a day and date release of Episode 2
2003- Episode 3 was in pre production so this was the first 'open' year with no 'new' product so this was the year for the Indiana Jones trilogy.
2004- with the release of the last prequel only 8 months away, this was the best opportunity to release the 'holy trilogy' and get the hype started for the last film
2005- day and date release of the last prequel, with the OT being repackaged as a minor adjunct
2006- The OT is again repackaged, with the 'lure' seeming to be the inclusion of inferior masters of the original versions fans have been petioning for for years. What was actually going on was the packages were meant to tie-in to and help exploit a major new video game release from LFL (the Lego OT games or whatever they were)
2007- would seem to be a perfect year for an uber set of the OT (or God forbid, all 6 films) instead, because of diminishing returns on the last repackaging of the OT, and with a NEW theatrical feature of that other big LFL property due in 8 months, this becomes the perfect opportunity to kick out the Indiana Jones TV series sets.

and no one here sees a consistent pattern?
The DVD releases were timed to either coincide with the exploitation of new ancilliary product, to get hype started on a forthcoming theatrical release, or timed to fill in the gaps between on going theatrical releases (and their day and date video counterparts).
The original films are now being used for pure synergistic exploitation.

We aren't going to get the SW films in HD until LFL has some new SW related property. And it just so happens he's trying to develop a TV show around that universe- hence NO HDMs of SW until the TV show is ready for exploitation.
On the other hand, there will never be a better time to release the IJ back catalog, than to tie it in with a new theatrical feature.
It would make as much sense to hold the IJ films back next year it would for Fox to have waited until 2010 to release the first three Die Hard films just because they were so 'special'. Quality and reverence is no substitute for the possiblity of synergistic exploitation.

I have no doubt I'll be watching Raiders in HD in my HT by the end of 2008.
SW is probably another 3 years away- whether the TV show can get off the ground or not, but I have little doubt we will see that on HDMs at some point either. Lucas can't afford not to release them at some point. He isn't Disney with a mile deep catalog of classics he can put in a rotating moritorium.

I can see indy next year with the release of the movie. Put out the tirlogy high def a month or two before the new one hits thearters

That way the following year they can release part 4 and then a new box set to get some to double dip

I can see indy next year with the release of the movie. Put out the tirlogy high def a month or two before the new one hits thearters

That way the following year they can release part 4 and then a new box set to get some to double dip

I foresee this will happen since what better time to get the most out of the movies than with all the pre-movie hype.. That way the boxset doesn't get hurt if the film doesn't do so hot in the box office. The movies are already in HD and there is still plenty of time to re-master and clean them up or do brand new encodes.. Stephen Spielberg is a fan of Blu-ray and by being such he supports it. So if he is given any type of say in the process that goes into encoding to HDM, he will most certainly want the title released on Blu-ray and as he did with Close Encounters, he did help out with that HDM release of his film.

Na no blu ray release. I doubt he really cares and if toshiba poneys up some dough then it will stay exclusive .

Anyway by the time this comes out hd dvd will most likely be over 1.5m stand alones if not further ahead and if rumors of the ultra elite mega zoid voltron xbox 360 with hd dvd in it is true they will most likely be even futher ahead with the gameconsole hd players

I believe there is one more release of the Young Indy tv series due for the spring to tie in with the new movie (sales have reportedly been disappointing so far, so you can bet if there are any left they would want to marshall all the free hype from Crystal Skull to move these).
What will likely happen with the first three movies is- they will get a box set only release (probably with the fourth film) while the fourth film will also be sold seperately. They will not be released individually, and you will probably get stuck buying Crystal Skull whether you want it or not to get the others.
LFL operates just like Paramount in this regard so I don't think they will have much trouble agreeing on a release strategy for this franchise.

Just like the secret government warehouse in the first film, you know studios have every one of their titles transferred over in high-def, with 7.1 lossless audio, all stored away in some secret location. :)

lol :)

Well "if" & "when" any of these come out, I'll be there with my cash in hand. :D

In reference to Paulidan's great post concerning LFL & the "when" in terms of DVD releases....

LFL actually has 2 things coming up that would be great tie-ins for a future HDM re-re-re dip of SW (which will be all 6--likely a "Saga" set w/ all the behind the scenes stuff they actually left off of the '04 OT release).

STAR WARS:CLONE WARS - a new season of the animated series that first aired on Cartoon Network btwn the theatrical releases of EpII & III. Except now, it'll be a 3-D CGI affair (Pixar-style). Several ep's are already completed, and LFL's Asian-based animation dept is still plugging away. Supposed to debut somewhere (no network listed as of yet) in '08.

SW:Untitled Live Action TV series - Being done in the vein of the Young Indy series, this one is actually in pre-production/writing phase now. Will take place btwn Eps III & IV, will focus mainly on minor characters (according to GL, expect certain bounty hunters to pop up) & could start shooting in Australia as soon as 2008. No network for this yet, but FOX is a likely home (or SciFi perhaps?)

Of course, when either series finally airs, it may depend on the state of the "war" as to if/when LFL approves an HDM SW release (GL is supposedly waiting to see if there's a "winner"). Right now, they'f be BD-exclusives, if distributed by FOX. Gl would likely rather see them on both, or wait until only one format survives.

Or offer 'em via download.

But, I agree....w/ INDY IV coming in May (and on DVD likely by XMAS '08), I'd bet that the previous 3 Jones films are re-issued in HD this coming year (which, as of now, would be Paramount=HD DVD). Don't think the P/DW "Spielberg clause" would cover these, as they are actually LFL property.

SW:Untitled Live Action TV series - Being done in the vein of the Young Indy series, this one is actually in pre-production/writing phase now. Will take place btwn Eps III & IV, will focus mainly on minor characters (according to GL, expect certain bounty hunters to pop up) & could start shooting in Australia as soon as 2008. No network for this yet, but FOX is a likely home (or SciFi perhaps?)

I'll believe this one when I see it. They officially confirmed that they were "working" on this show on Sept. 9, 2004. In May 2005, they said that they had already hired writers and directors to work on the project. Then in April 2007:
http://tv.ign.com/articles/784/784414p1.html
they were apparently still pre-planning, with no writers, directors, actors, scripts, or locations.

He was "hoping" that they'd start shooting in 2008, for a 2009 release.

Given this pace (and apparent lack of any concrete progress), I think it would be a miracle if we saw anything prior to 2010. And likely even later than that.

I just don't see this live-action show being a reality any time soon.

I guess there was no truth/proof to foobachi's statements? I see several members that have asked for any source to be revealed yet there still is no response.

I guess there was no truth/proof to foobachi's statements? I see several members that have asked for any source to be revealed yet there still is no response.


There is NO truth to his statements, and if you check his post history you'll see he's one of those who loves to bash the "red" side at every opportunity.

To be fair, play by the rules and avoid this thread being locked....I will say that some folks on both sides are guilty of such FUD/BS.

There is NO truth to his statements, and if you check his post history you'll see he's one of those who loves to bash the "red" side at every opportunity.

To be fair, play by the rules and avoid this thread being locked....I will say that some folks on both sides are guilty of such FUD/BS.

I don't mind anyone favoring one format over the other but passing misinformation hurts others :(

Even if I-III were ready today they would probably hold back till IV is ready for home video release so that they could generate extra buzz and $$$

Even if I-III were ready today they would probably hold back till IV is ready for home video release so that they could generate extra buzz and $$$

They are all ready for HD today. And will likely be released as a 6-movie set w/ "new" extras.

They are all ready for HD today. And will likely be released as a 6-movie set w/ "new" extras.
I was talking about Indiana Jones. I figure if that comes out on HDM it will be after the fourth one has done it's theater run.

If you are talking about Star Wars.... I'm sure only Lucas knows.

NONE of them will be released on HD-DVD, as both Lucas and Spielberg are ardently against releasing anything on that format. They will either be released on Blu-Ray, or not on any HD Disc Media at all.
Remains to be seen. ;)

bringing an old thread back to life - I heard this is coming out before Christmas. Anybody know if it's 3 low res dvd's plus the bluray of KOTCS? Or is it all 4 HD movies?

bringing an old thread back to life - I heard this is coming out before Christmas. Anybody know if it's 3 low res dvd's plus the bluray of KOTCS? Or is it all 4 HD movies?

There is a new DVD set out, but only KOTCS was released on blu-ray. I have not heard anything about the original trilogy coming to blu-ray this year.

IF Xmas sales of blu-ray players and discs are strong, I could see this being released a year from now.

bringing an old thread back to life

Why? You would get far better mileage checking out the "When's it comming?" thread stickied at the top of the BD Software forum.

Well, a year passed and still a big donut from both LFL and SS (Amblin entertainment).

and I watched Schindler's list last night and even upscaled... what a GREAT movie!

^^^ yep, my post from 12/04/07 is just a few up.... stil nada.

I am still waiting, cash in hand.

Gman

^^^ yep, my post from 12/04/07 is just a few up.... stil nada.

I am still waiting, cash in hand.

Gman

Hopefully that cash doesn't turn into petrified paper before you can use it to purchase the other Indy movies on BD.:)

Hopefully that cash doesn't turn into petrified paper before you can use it to purchase the other Indy movies on BD.:)Perhaps 2011 for the 30th Anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark? I can't wait to see the film grain and everything again. Of course I'm a HUGE fan of Indiana Jones.:cool:

According to the Digital Bits, the remaining 3 Indy films will be released this year before Christmas.

Sky in the UK who are very linked to Paramount Just started showing all 4 movies in HD fo the first time in the UK back to back.
Temple was not in HD in previous showings as it was cut in 1984 in the UK (the heart removal scene) and no HD master was struck.
This could be a sign of the impending blu-rays as Sky and Paramount have a first run deal (Zulu The Itailian Job) where Sky gets worldwide rights for the first play of the new HD masters.
They blow away the 1080i transfer on the previous page and the BBC-HD 1444x1080i versions that where the best we had.

According to the Digital Bits, the remaining 3 Indy films will be released this year before Christmas.

I certainly hope that's the case. I have not watched (and will not watch) the 4th film until I can get the 1st 3 on Blu-ray. I'll gladly buy all 4 when they are out.