Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures (1981-2008) [Blu-ray]
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Rated:  PG 
Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, Cate Blanchett, Paul Freeman, Jonathan Ke Quan, Alison Doody, Shia LaBeouf.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Action | Adventure | Thriller
DVD Release Date: 09/18/2012

Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures a 4-Movie 5-Disc Boxed Set

1. Indiana Jones: The Raiders of the Lost Ark
     • 1981 | 115 min (1:55) | Rated PG
     • [V4.5-A5.0] MPEG-4 AVC
     • D-Box ?/10.
2. Indiana Jones: The Temple of Doom
     • 1984 | 118 min (1:58) | Rated PG
     • [V4.5-A5.0] MPEG-4 AVC
     • D-Box ?/10.
3. Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade
     • 1989 | 127 min (2:07) | Rated PG-13
     • [V5.0-A5.0] MPEG-4 AVC
     • D-Box ?/10.
4. Indiana Jones: The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
     • 1977 | 122 min (2:02) | Rated PG-13
     • [V4.5-A5.0] MPEG-4 AVC
     • D-Box ?/10.

5. Extras

Tagline:Indiana Jones - the new hero from the creators of JAWS and STAR WARS.

From the award-winning duo of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, experience every heart-pounding thrill like never before with Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures on Blu-ray! For the first time ever, all four unforgettable films are offered together on Blu-ray, featuring brilliant high definition picture quality and 5.1 audio presentation. This five-disc collection boasts fully color corrected digital master versions of The Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade, and the highly anticipated frame-by-frame full restoration of The Raiders of the Lost Ark. Dive into the unforgettable adventures and spectacular action of the Academy Award-winning Indiana Jones series with hours of special features including new content created exclusively for this release. Only one name defines the ultimate hero - only one format delivers the ultimate experience!

Storyline 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark - The year is 1936. A professor who studies archeology named Indiana Jones is venturing in the jungles in South America searching for a golden statue. Unfortunately, he sets off a deadly trap doing so, miraculously, he escapes. Then, Jones hears from a museum curator named Marcus Brody about a biblical artifact called The Ark of the Covenant, which can hold the key to humanly existence. Jones has to venture to vast places such as Nepal and Egypt to find this artifact. However, he will have to fight his enemy Renee Belloq and a band of Nazis in order to reach it. Written by John Wiggins

Storyline 2: Temple of Doom - Set in 1935, a professor, archaeologist, and legendary hero by the name of Indiana Jones is back in action in his newest adventure. But this time he teams up with a night club singer named Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott and a twelve-year-old boy named Short Round. They end up in an Indian small distressed village, where the people believe that evil spirits have taken all their children away after a sacred precious stone was stolen! They also discovered the great mysterious terror surrounding a booby-trapped temple known as the Temple of Doom! Thuggee is beginning to attempt to rise once more, believing that with the power of all five Sankara stones they can rule the world! Now, it's all up to Indiana to put an end to the Thuggee campaign, rescue the lost children, win the girl and conquer the Temple of Doom. Written by Anthony Pereyra

Storyline 3: Last Crusade - Indiana Jones, famed adventurer and archaeologist acquires a diary that holds clues and a map with no names to find the mysterious Holy Grail- which was sent from his father, Dr. Henry Jones, in Italy. Upon hearing from a private collector, Walter Donavan, that the mission for the Holy Grail went astray with the disappearance of his father, Indiana Jones and museum curator Marcus Brody venture to Italy in search of Indy's father. However, upon retrieving Dr. Henry Jones in Nazi territory, the rescue mission turns into a race to find the Holy Grail before the Nazis do- who plan to use it for complete world domination for their super-race. With the diary as a vital key and the map with no names as a guide, Indiana Jones once again finds himself in another death defying adventure of pure excitement. Written by commanderblue

Storyline 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull - During the Cold War, Soviet agents watch Professor Henry Jones when a young man brings him a coded message from an aged, demented colleague, Henry Oxley. Led by the brilliant Irina Spalko, the Soviets tail Jones and the young man, Mutt, to Peru. With Oxley's code, they find a legendary skull made of a single piece of quartz. If Jones can deliver the skull to its rightful place, all may be well; but if Irina takes it to its origin, she'll gain powers that could endanger the West. Aging professor and young buck join forces with a woman from Jones's past to face the dangers of the jungle, Russia, and the supernatural. Written by
Cast Notes: Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones), Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood), Paul Freeman (Dr. Renι Belloq), Ronald Lacey (Major Arnold Toht), John Rhys-Davies (Sallah), Denholm Elliott (Dr. Marcus Brody), Kate Capshaw (Willie Scott), Jonathan Ke Quan (Short Round [as Ke Huy Quan]), Amrish Puri (Mola Ram), Sean Connery (Professor Henry Jones), Alison Doody (Dr. Elsa Schneider), Cate Blanchett (Irina Spalko), Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood), Shia LaBeouf (Mutt Williams), Ray Winstone ('Mac' George Michale), John Hurt (Professor Oxley).

IMDb Rating (09/16/12): 8.7/10 from 359,438 users Top 250: #26 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
IMDb Rating (09/16/12): 7.6/10 from 170,665 users - Temple of Doom
IMDb Rating (09/16/12): 8.3/10 from 267,087 users Top 250: #100 - Last Crusade
IMDb Rating (09/16/12): 6.4/10 from 198,665 users - Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

Additional information
Copyright:  1981-08,  Paramount Pictures
Features:  Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures contains plenty of supplements, most of it older content presented in standard definition. Nevertheless, the set includes a wide array of extras that individually do a wonderful job of telling the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of each film and cumulatively telling a sometimes compelling and often captivating tale of how the series has come together, from casting to music, from character origins to special effects. Of note is that this set inexplicably does not include many of the supplements found on the standalone Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Blu-ray release from 2008; fans will have to hang on to that older release if they want those extras. Also of note is the set's attractive packaging. It's reminiscent of the Star Wars box set in that the discs are housed in thick and sturdy cardboard sleeves bound within in a book-style presentation laden with artwork and photographs. The opening for each disc isn't quite as wide as those in the Star Wars set, so any time one wishes to remove the disc he or she will have to grab the top and bottom edge of the disc together. An outer heavy-duty slipcover is also included. Disc five special features include optional English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles.

Disc One: Raiders of the Lost Ark

  • Teaser Trailer (1080p, 1:03).
  • Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:33).
  • Re-Issue Trailer (1080p, 1:45).


Disc Two: The Temple of Doom

  • Teaser Trailer (1080p, 1:00).
  • Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:26).


Disc Three: The Last Crusade

  • Teaser Trailer (1080p, 1:28).
  • Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:13).


Disc Four: The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  • Theatrical Trailer 2 (1080p, 1:54).
  • Theatrical Trailer 3 (1080p, 1:57).
  • Theatrical Trailer 4 (1080p, 1:42).


Disc Five: Bonus Features

  • On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark:
    • From Jungle to Desert (1080p, 29:35, various aspect ratios, DD 2.0): This feature begins with raw location scouting footage, intercut with a Steven Spielberg interview. The piece continues to show audiences chronological behind-the-scenes footage of the making of various scenes, intercut with remastered clips from the film. Also included are on-set interviews with Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, and additional cast and crew; deleted scenes; bloopers; outtakes; and more. This is a thorough, engaging supplement that practically transports viewers to the set of a major motion picture -- and a classic at that -- for a fascinating look at how it all came together.
    • From Adventure to Legend (1080p, 28:17, various aspect ratios, DD 2.0): A continuation of the previous piece, beginning with a look at set construction and scene preparation while Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford examine storyboards, all in preparation for filming the "Well of Souls" snake sequence. The supplement moves on to the making of the "flying wing" fight sequence, the truck chase, and on through to film's end. Additional discussions include the movie's scale and the importance of being thoroughly prepared on a movie set, location scouting, and more. Deleted scenes are worked into the supplement's narrative flow. The supplement concludes with outtakes and deleted scenes from The Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as well as a few brief looks at Composer John Williams at work.


  • Making the Films:
    • The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) (480p, 57:48, 1:33:1, DD 2.0): A vintage supplement that begins with Director Steven Spielberg recounting his first memories of motion pictures. The piece promises to tell the story behind the making of a throwback Adventure film from the tandem of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and it delivers. Things begin with Producer Frank Marshall recounting the origins of the project and the Spielberg/Lucas collaboration. Subsequent discussions cover assembling the cast, the performances and the challenges of each part, the characters, set design and construction both on location and within the studio, working in Tunisia and under its unbearable heat and additional filmmaking challenges, crafting the "Well of Souls" sequence and adding the snakes to the set, the complexity of the shoot and the precision required to pull off the most effects-intensive and physically challenging moments, creating the special effects in the post-prduction process, training Harrison Ford to perform many of his own stunts and whip work, crafting some of the most intensive stunts with the use of Ford's stunt double, and much more. The piece is constructed with clips from the film and on-set and behind-the-scenes footage. Some of the information repeats from the previous Raiders supplement (there's that Egg McMuffin again!) but it's all so well put together that diehards shouldn't mind seeing it again.
    • The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark (480p, 50:52, 1.33:1, DD 2.0): A more modern retrospective piece that opens with George Lucas speaking on his idea for the Indiana Jones series, shelved before making Star Wars and later revived. Lucas also discusses naming the lead character after his dog, Spielberg changing the name from "Indiana Smith" to "Indiana Jones," working with Screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan, fleshing out the story, financing the film and finding a home at Paramount, and casting the lead parts (with rehearsal footage of Tom Selleck and Tim Matheson both as Indiana Jones). The supplement continues to cover shooting locales, costuming and breaking in the wardrobe, Ford's preparations for the role, and Douglas Slocombe's cinematography. Also covered is a large assortment of scene-specific chronological insight and commentary, including filming the "spider" shot with Alfred Molina, making the idol-gathering and boulder-rolling scenes, casting the secondary parts with mention that Danny DeVito was Spielberg's first choice for the role of "Sallah," shooting in Tunisia and recreating the 1930s period appearance, stories of scene development, making the snake sequence, crafting the "flying wing" sequence on the fly and an injury sustained on the set, shooting the truck chase with the second unit, using Das Boot vessels in the film, and assembling the climax. The supplement concludes with a brief look at the editing process and cast and crew reaction to the finished product. Again, information and footage is repeated in this supplement, but the wealth of new information makes it well worth watching for any Indiana Jones fan: new, casual, or lifelong.
    • The Making of The Temple of Doom (480p, 41:09, 1:33:1, DD 2.0): George Lucas and Steven Spielberg open with a discussion of ideas meant for the first film but scrapped and ultimately incorporated into The Temple of Doom. Cast and crew discuss story evolution and the picture's darker and edgier style, casting Kate Capshaw and Ke Huy Quan, opening the film with a dance number, shooting in Sri Lanka, editing together the most challenging moments, working with and around the film's "wildlife," adding in all the slimy and nasty courses at the dinner sequence, working with the bugs, Spielberg's fondness for the "spike room" scene, Harrison Ford's absence from the set following surgery, constructing and shooting on the bridge seen at film's end, controversy surrounding the film's PG rating and its supposed unsuitability for children, and critical reaction.
    • The Making of The Last Crusade (480p, 35:03, 1.33:1, DD 2.0): Spielberg, Lucas, Ford, Connery, and others discuss the plot's development; the father-son relationship and how it ties to the picture's themes; opening the film with a young Indiana Jones adventure and establishing character lore; returning characters from the original film and casting new roles; the Indiana Jones team camaraderie; shooting in California, Spain, and in Venice during tourist season; working with both live and robotic rats; casting Sean Connery and his development of the character beyond the original script; costuming; crafting various scenes; the picture's humor; shooting the "tank" chase sequence near the end; making the film's final stretch and the themes explored within it; and the total old-school effort that went into making the film.
    • The Making of The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (1080p, 28:49, various aspect ratios, DD 2.0): Steven Spielberg opens by addressing the fans' craving for a fourth Indiana Jones picture, the plot's origins and the 1950s B-movie and 1930s serials combination, the backdrop of the Cold War and the overhanging threat of nuclear war, incorporating a real legend into a fictional tale, Ford's ability to quickly fall back into the costume and role after nearly two decades away, reuniting the old team, keeping the plot under wraps prior to release, Indy's unique introduction in the film, casting the lead villain, training Shia LaBeouf to ride a motorcycle and photographing the bike chase sequence, shooting in Hawaii, Karen Allen's return, set design and construction, crafting the climax, and a discussion of the movie's surprise finale.


  • Behind the Scenes:
    • The Stunts of Indiana Jones (480p, 10:56): A brief examination of the major stunt pieces from the first three films, a look at the stunt performers, the inspirations for several scenes, one-upping the stunts from film to film, and Actor Pat Roach's appearance across all three films.
    • The Sound of Indiana Jones (480p, 13:21): A detailed examination of the construction of the sound effects from Raiders of the Lost Ark, including the whip, gunshots, the rolling boulder, snakes, and the end special effects sequence. Also included are looks at the making and recording of the mine cart sounds from The Temple of Doom as well as the sound origins for the rats and the climax effects from The Last Crusade.
    • The Music of Indiana Jones (480p, 12:22): John Williams, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas discuss the history and intricacies of the famed and acclaimed score, with details surrounding specific pieces for each film. This extra offers plenty of behind-the-scenes footage of Williams at work.
    • The Light and Magic of Indiana Jones (480p, 12:22): A closer look at special effects construction and subsequent integration into the films, beginning with the end effects from Raiders, moving on to examine the mine cart and flooding sequences from Temple, and concluding with the making of the plane crash sequence, the invisible bridge, and the instant human decay shot from Crusade. The piece ends with a brief final thought about the series' staying power.
    • Raiders: The Melting Face! (480p, 8:12): A more in-depth look at the making of one of the series' most memorable special effects.
    • Indiana Jones and the Creepy Crawlies (480p, 11:46): An overview of the snakes, bugs, and rats that infest the first three Indy films. This supplement includes an optional pop-up trivia track that offers insights ranging from Harrison Ford's real-life ease around snakes to corralling screen bugs at the end of the shooting day.
    • Travel with Indiana Jones: Locations (480p, 9:58): A piece that offers audiences an overview of the worldwide locales seen throughout all four films. This supplement also includes optional pop-up trivia that offers further insight into the films, locations, effects, and more.
    • Indy's Women: The American Film Institute Tribute (480p, 9:15): For the 2003 DVD release, Actresses Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, and Alison Doody sat down for a get-together with the AFI's Jean Firstenberg. This supplement is an excerpt from the event in which the ladies discuss their characters and meet with a special friend at the end.
    • Indy's Friends and Enemies (480p, 10:10): A piece dedicated to pointing out all of the side characters in the film. It delves into Indy's girls for the first half and his allies and his enemies in the final five minutes.
    • Iconic Props (1080p, 9:52): This supplement focuses heavily on props from The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and concludes with a look at the Ark, which makes a cameo appearance in the film.
    • The Effects of Indy (1080p, 22:34): ILM's Paul Huston begins the supplement with a discussion of The Crystal Skull's opening shot. The piece continues on to examine in nearly exhaustive detail the specifics behind crafting computer visual effects and miniature work in the latest Indy film.
    • Adventures in Post Production (1080p, 12:36): Regarding Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: This supplement looks at shooting and editing on film, sound design, retaining the series' iconic theme, and scoring new music.
  • Credits (1080p, 0:58).
Subtitles:  English SDH, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Video:  Widescreen 1.78:1 Color
Screen Resolution: 1080p
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio:  ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
PORTUGUESE: Dolby Digital 5.1
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 2.0
PORTUGUESE: Dolby Digital 2.0
Time:  8:01
DVD:  # Discs: 5 -- # Shows: 4
UPC:  097361467641
Coding:  Overall [V4.5-A5.0] MPEG-4 AVC
D-Box:  Yes
Other:  Producers: Lawrence Kasdan, Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas, Frank Marshall; Directors: Steven Spielberg; Writers: Gloria Katz, David Koepp, Willard Huyck, Jeffrey Boam; running time of 481 minutes; Packaging: Custom Case.
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