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Latest 'Indiana Jones' movie coming to DVD, Blu-ray on Oct. 14 [Updated]

Posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 3:20 PM Central

by Tim Briscoe

Good ol' Paramount slipped this one in under our noses this morning. The fourth installment in the popular adventure series, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray disc on Oct. 14.

The movie will be available in two-disc special editions along with The Complete Adventure Collection, a set containing all four Indy films. Below are the details on the releases.

Of course the movie once again stars Harrison Ford as the adventurous archeologist Dr. Henry Jones Jr. Steven Spielberg directed and George Lucas executive produced the thing along with Kathleen Kennedy.

DVD

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull two-disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with THX Certified Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The two-disc set includes the following special features:

Disc 1:

  • The Return of a Legend - The evolution of the new film and a tribute to the legendary hero and his creators.
  • Pre-Production - Follows Steven Spielberg as he creates animatic sequences, Shia LaBeouf as he learns to swordfight and captures the reunion of filmmakers and cast on the soundstage.

DVD Disc 2:

  • Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Join filmmakers, cast and crew for a complete look at the making of the film.
  • Shooting Begins: New Mexico
  • Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut
  • Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii
  • On-Set Action
  • Exploring Akator
  • Wrapping Up!
  • Warrior Makeup
  • The Crystal Skulls
  • Iconic Props
  • The Effects of Indy
  • Adventures in Post Production
  • Closing: Team Indy
  • Pre-Visualization Sequences
  • Area 51 Escape
  • Jungle Chase
  • Ants Attack
  • Galleries
  • The Art Department
  • The Adventure Begins
  • Cemetery and Jungle
  • Akator
  • Stan Winston Studio
  • Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
  • Aliens & Crystal Skulls
  • Production Photographs
  • Portraits
  • Behind-the-Scenes Photographs

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull also will be available as a single disc DVD presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with THX Certified Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.

Blu-ray

The Special Edition Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with THX Certified English 5.1 Dolby True HD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The two-disc set includes the following special features:

Blu-ray Disc 1:

  • Indiana Jones Timelines - Explore the movie through interactive timelines that include video featurettes, in-depth information and unique imagery. Your adventure begins with one of these three timelines:
  • Story Timeline: Showcases the key events of the "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" storyline.
  • Production Timeline: A Making-of chronology for "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull".
  • Historical Timeline: Dives into the real-world historical influences that are referenced in the film.
  • The Return of a Legend - The evolution of the new film and a tribute to the legendary hero and his creators. (HD)
  • Pre-Production - Follows Steven Spielberg as he creates animatic sequences, Shia LaBeouf as he learns to swordfight and captures the reunion of filmmakers and cast on the soundstage. (HD)

Disc 2:

  • Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Join filmmakers, cast and crew for a complete look at the making of the film.
  • Shooting Begins: New Mexico (HD)
  • Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut (HD)
  • Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii (HD)
  • On-Set Action (HD)
  • Exploring Akator (HD)
  • Wrapping Up! (HD)
  • Warrior Makeup (HD)
  • The Crystal Skulls (HD)
  • Iconic Props (HD)
  • The Effects of Indy (HD)
  • Adventures in Post Production (HD)
  • Closing: Team Indy (HD)
  • Pre-Visualization Sequences
  • Area 51 Escape (HD)
  • Jungle Chase (HD)
  • Ants Attack (HD)
  • Galleries
  • The Art Department
  • The Adventure Begins
  • Cemetery and Jungle
  • Akator
  • Stan Winston Studio
  • Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
  • Aliens & Crystal Skulls
  • Production Photographs
  • Portraits
  • Behind-the-Scenes Photographs

UPDATE: Here are more shots of the box art, both front and back