Indiana Jones Digital HD

[curtishd]

So all the Indiana Jones movies are coming out in Digital HD layer this year. Any idea if the blurays will include a VUDU copy? Is this a Disney release? New transfers?
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=110379

[Spidey Blu]

These are the exact same discs that are in the Complete Collection. Looks like the digital copies are itunes only.

[woodrowjr]

I am confused, does Digital HD mean it will be available on VUDU, Target Ticket, etc. It looks like it will only come with iTunes in the package unfortunately.

[FlickFab]

This article says digital release is available on 11/19 and Blu-ray hits on 12/17. It was available for purchase on vudu at one time I think, but it was priced at something insane that ended up costing as much or more to buy the digital version on vudu as it was to buy the complete Blu-ray box set. It's not on vudu any longer, so wonder if iTunes is going to be the only option to buy it digitally as well as the only thing offered with the code?

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/India...ays-39900.html

[FlickFab]

here's the official press release:

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 19, 2013
AND ON BLU-RAY™ WITH A DIGITAL COPY DECEMBER 17, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 17, 2013) – For the first time ever, the first three films in the Indiana Jones saga will be available individually in high definition when they arrive on Digital HD November 19, 2013 and on Blu-ray with a digital copy available through iTunes December 17, 2013 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Relive all your favorite moments from the greatest adventure of all time—from the deserts of Egypt to the jungles of South America—as everyone’s favorite archaeologist travels the globe thwarting evil villains to retrieve history’s most famous artifacts.

Under the supervision of director Steven Spielberg and sound designer Ben Burtt, Raiders of the Lost Ark was painstakingly restored in 2012 with careful attention to preserving the original look, sound and feel of the iconic film. Own this meticulously restored version of the cinematic classic that started it all, as well as previously remastered versions of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, each with pristine picture and sound in sparkling high definition. 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will also be available on Digital HD and in a two-disc Blu-ray set with behind-the-scenes special features.

Disc Specifications:

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 2.0 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

The disc includes the following:
Teaser Trailer (HD)
Theatrical Trailer (HD)
Re-Issue Trailer (HD)
Digital Copy (available via iTunes)

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 2.0 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The disc includes the following:
Teaser Trailer (HD)
Theatrical Trailer (HD)
Digital Copy (available via iTunes)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 2.0 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The disc includes the following:
Teaser Trailer (HD)
Theatrical Trailer (HD)
Digital Copy (available via iTunes)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The two-disc set includes the following:
The Return of a Legend Featurette
Pre-Production Featurette
Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Pre-Visualization Sequences
Galleries
Theatrical Trailer #2 (HD)
Theatrical Trailer #3 (HD)

[curtishd]

I find it interesting that the collection was removed from vudu about a month ago and now this. Also, from what I have seen Digital HD refers to vudu, Cinemanow but iTunes is usually referred to as iTunes. I hope that vudu is included in this release.
I do think vudu will be included in this digital release but it won't be UV, Paramount is UV but I think this is like the Marvel movies being distributed by Paramount but still Disney owned so no UV. BUT that would be nice if the were UV!

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by curtishd

I find it interesting that the collection was removed from vudu about a month ago and now this. Also, from what I have seen Digital HD refers to vudu, Cinemanow but iTunes is usually referred to as iTunes. I hope that vudu is included in this release.
I do think vudu will be included in this digital release but it won't be UV, Paramount is UV but I think this is like the Marvel movies being distributed by Paramount but still Disney owned so no UV. BUT that would be nice if the were UV!

First off...

Paramount keeps the Indiana Jones films already made, just because Disney bought Lucas does mean Disney gets everything Lucas. Same for Star Wars: A New Hope, that will always remain at Fox

Second...

No. You are not getting Vudu with these at all. Press release states iTunes only which is digital HD 720p or 1080p.

Third...

Paramount does not own the Marvel movies, they were a distribution partner only. Disney now owns the Marvel films but because of distribution agreements, Paramount's logos will still remain. Just like the Orion Pictures films still keep the Orion logo and leader despite being owned by MGM.

[echopulse]

The press release says it's coming in Digital HD AND iTunes, and since it's Paramount, I think it will be UV ready.

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by echopulse

The press release says it's coming in Digital HD AND iTunes, and since it's Paramount, I think it will be UV ready.

I hope so. I also hope VUDU fixes Raiders by then. They had a cropped 1.78:1 transfer before. I think Temple of Doom may have had the same problem too.

[woodrowjr]

Originally Posted by echopulse

The press release says it's coming in Digital HD AND iTunes, and since it's Paramount, I think it will be UV ready.

I hope so, but Titanic is also Paramount and not UV.

[curtishd]

Originally Posted by woodrowjr

I hope so, but Titanic is also Paramount and not UV.

Correct but it is on Vudu.

[woodrowjr]

Preorders are up on vudu. $19.99 each. I wonder if they are new encodes?

[vanton619]

Originally Posted by woodrowjr

Preorders are up on vudu. $19.99 each. I wonder if they are new encodes?

I purchased the collection on Vudu a while back and when I click on the preorder page for an individual movie, it says I own it. I'm not sure if this is any indication of there being better encodes, but at least if they are different the people who bought them before should see the upgrades as well.

[rtjh099]

Originally Posted by echopulse

The press release says it's coming in Digital HD AND iTunes, and since it's Paramount, I think it will be UV ready.

It is available on Digital HD, if you go to VUDU and by each one for $19.99 a piece ($79.96 for all 4).

The iTunes is all that is included iwht hits set. Its made clear in the press release that they are available on different days. Its a different way to allow their media to be sold.

By this way this totally pisses me off as the discs are the same ones included in the Blu Ray Collection from earlier in the year. It's just a ploy for prople to buy the iTunes portion of the films.

[IndyMLVC]

Btw...the encodes on Vudu are still the same (ie wrong aspect ratios).

[curtishd]

Anyone try to see if the iTunes digital code will work on the digital copy plus website?

[Spidey Blu]

Originally Posted by curtishd

Anyone try to see if the iTunes digital code will work on the digital copy plus website?

Won't work. These are still Paramount releases.

[seregloth]

I haven't seen the discs yet- are they confirmed as iTunes only? I checked the redemption page at VUDU and didn't see them as an option so I'm assuming that, but holding out hope...

[Wasgo]

Originally Posted by seregloth

I haven't seen the discs yet- are they confirmed as iTunes only? I checked the redemption page at VUDU and didn't see them as an option so I'm assuming that, but holding out hope...

I've redeemed one of them. It's iTunes HD and the Paramount page doesn't offer any options for anything other than iTunes. Now to track down codes for Raiders and Temple.

[FlickFab]

Originally Posted by Wasgo

I've redeemed one of them. It's iTunes HD and the Paramount page doesn't offer any options for anything other than iTunes. Now to track down codes for Raiders and Temple.

I was afraid it was an iTunes only code...darn it! At least vudu has the bundle for 4 on sale right now for roughly $11 each. Not a terrible price, but you do have to take that terrible 4th movie in the installment (crystal skull) to get the bundle price - lol!