Question about Indiana Jones - Blu-ray Forum

BStecke · 07-26-2007, 02:35 AM

Ok . . . I REALLY don't want this to come off as a "When is this coming out on Blu-ray" threads. But, I have a question about Indiana Jones and its future on BD. I know Lucas has said that his films wouldn't be coming out until there is a clear winner. However, I know the Indiana Jones films were distributed by Paramount . . . so in this case, who has more pull? I would imagine that if Lucas doesn't want Lucasfilm to fix up the movies to put them out, he doesn't have to, but then again, they've already been remastered for DVD. So who pulls the trigger on this one, Paramount or Lucas?

movies3 · 07-26-2007, 02:58 AM

i would say lucas, but either way we wont be seeing these until at least when the 4th one is released.

Mr. Joshua · 07-26-2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by movies3

i would say lucas, but either way we wont be seeing these until at least when the 4th one is released.

I agree with you. We will have to have patience just like Obi Won said...

akadkins · 07-26-2007, 03:20 AM

If you don't think Lucas has more pull than anybody at any movie studio, you're kidding yourself...

shadowmoon · 07-26-2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by movies3

i would say lucas, but either way we wont be seeing these until at least when the 4th one is released.

definitely Lucas...

WickyWoo · 07-26-2007, 03:24 AM

Lucas said STAR WARS won't be out till there's a clear winner

Never said anything about Indy

With Indy 4 next year, it's a given, and by then there will be a clear winner anyway

And yes, Lucas has all the say as to when they come out

Dark_Prince · 07-26-2007, 04:52 AM

Who on earth is Obi Won???

Lucas will have final say. It would be nice for Indy to come out next year, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I think they'll appear before Star Wars though.

cruzzer cruz · 07-26-2007, 05:02 AM

Lucas needs a smack in his smug little mouth. I want my Indy, and I want it now.

shadowmoon · 07-26-2007, 05:06 AM

Remember, Star Wars would be one of the ultimate weapon for this war, whoever gets it out first will most likely to become victorious in the long run... I think Lucas knows it too and he rather sees the better format to win and not base on the releases.

Or hes just holding off till the demand is skyhigh on the HD market for Star Wars and Indy, then release 5 different cuts and sets in a year to make a load of cash.

Personally Im hoping for the former, but Im thinking the latter...

BStecke · 07-26-2007, 05:57 AM

What I don't get is, Lucas is a cat who's all about technology. THX was developed to ensure that his films were presented in a way that met his standards. So . . . wouldn't Blu-ray be the obvious choice in this matter? With his releases of Star Wars on DVD (more specifically, the half-assed non-anamorphic original trilogy), it's been proven that he's really not looking at what consumers want, so I don't get why he doesn't just pick the format that works the best for his films and tell HD DVD to f-off. He could single handedly pick the winner that he's waiting for.

shadowmoon · 07-26-2007, 06:47 AM

Ok, correct me if Im wrong guys, but Im gonna go back to the VHS vs Betamax war on this. I remember when I was a kid, I went to a video rental store and I saw Star Wars on VHS. At the time, my family only had betamax, and I begged and plead with my parents to get the movies cuz the name just sounded cool

We asked if it was on betamax but we were told no, just the VHS. I cant remember what year this was nor what store (I was born in 1978 and Im talking about the Episode IV, so it was a few yrs after the theatre release), but I remember I was really disappointed. Seems like once a 'proven' winner has been chosen, Lucas then will sink his money into it. Especially since all the extra features that we suppose to have by now still hasnt happen yet(PiP for example) and BD+ just finalized, hes gonna sit on the sidelines for a while till HD DVD is on its dying breathe before he will look into release his films on the new format

darkpoet25 · 07-26-2007, 07:45 AM

Star Wars is all Lucas, but Indiana Jones is both Spielberg and Lucas. So who's to say really. Indy may not come out till next year after the 4th movie has it's theatrical run, which could mean the holiday season of 08. We had a Betamax too. It had better PQ, but because VHS was cheaper, it sold more units.

07-26-2007, 02:35 AM	#1
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Question about Indiana Jones Ok . . . I REALLY don't want this to come off as a "When is this coming out on Blu-ray" threads. But, I have a question about Indiana Jones and its future on BD. I know Lucas has said that his films wouldn't be coming out until there is a clear winner. However, I know the Indiana Jones films were distributed by Paramount . . . so in this case, who has more pull? I would imagine that if Lucas doesn't want Lucasfilm to fix up the movies to put them out, he doesn't have to, but then again, they've already been remastered for DVD. So who pulls the trigger on this one, Paramount or Lucas?

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07-26-2007, 02:58 AM	#2
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i would say lucas, but either way we wont be seeing these until at least when the 4th one is released.

07-26-2007, 03:20 AM	#4
akadkins Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	If you don't think Lucas has more pull than anybody at any movie studio, you're kidding yourself...

07-26-2007, 03:24 AM	#6
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Lucas said STAR WARS won't be out till there's a clear winner Never said anything about Indy With Indy 4 next year, it's a given, and by then there will be a clear winner anyway And yes, Lucas has all the say as to when they come out

07-26-2007, 04:52 AM	#7
Dark_Prince Member Member since:Jun 2007	Who on earth is Obi Won??? Lucas will have final say. It would be nice for Indy to come out next year, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I think they'll appear before Star Wars though.

07-26-2007, 05:02 AM	#8
cruzzer cruz Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bronx, NY Blu-ray reviews:1	Lucas needs a smack in his smug little mouth. I want my Indy, and I want it now.

07-26-2007, 05:06 AM	#9
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	Remember, Star Wars would be one of the ultimate weapon for this war, whoever gets it out first will most likely to become victorious in the long run... I think Lucas knows it too and he rather sees the better format to win and not base on the releases. Or hes just holding off till the demand is skyhigh on the HD market for Star Wars and Indy, then release 5 different cuts and sets in a year to make a load of cash. Personally Im hoping for the former, but Im thinking the latter...

07-26-2007, 05:57 AM	#10
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	What I don't get is, Lucas is a cat who's all about technology. THX was developed to ensure that his films were presented in a way that met his standards. So . . . wouldn't Blu-ray be the obvious choice in this matter? With his releases of Star Wars on DVD (more specifically, the half-assed non-anamorphic original trilogy), it's been proven that he's really not looking at what consumers want, so I don't get why he doesn't just pick the format that works the best for his films and tell HD DVD to f-off. He could single handedly pick the winner that he's waiting for.

07-26-2007, 06:47 AM	#11
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	Ok, correct me if Im wrong guys, but Im gonna go back to the VHS vs Betamax war on this. I remember when I was a kid, I went to a video rental store and I saw Star Wars on VHS. At the time, my family only had betamax, and I begged and plead with my parents to get the movies cuz the name just sounded cool We asked if it was on betamax but we were told no, just the VHS. I cant remember what year this was nor what store (I was born in 1978 and Im talking about the Episode IV, so it was a few yrs after the theatre release), but I remember I was really disappointed. Seems like once a 'proven' winner has been chosen, Lucas then will sink his money into it. Especially since all the extra features that we suppose to have by now still hasnt happen yet(PiP for example) and BD+ just finalized, hes gonna sit on the sidelines for a while till HD DVD is on its dying breathe before he will look into release his films on the new format

07-26-2007, 07:45 AM	#12
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Star Wars is all Lucas, but Indiana Jones is both Spielberg and Lucas. So who's to say really. Indy may not come out till next year after the 4th movie has it's theatrical run, which could mean the holiday season of 08. We had a Betamax too. It had better PQ, but because VHS was cheaper, it sold more units.

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