At last night's L.A. Times/Hero Complex screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark in Los Angeles, director Steven Spielberg confirmed that the Indiana Jones films are "coming soon" to Blu-ray, but only when producer George Lucas is ready. Spielberg would apparently like that to be within 6 months, while Lucas is apparently on more of a 12-month schedule. [Editor's Note: Our industry sources continue to tell us to look for the release in the 2nd half of 2012, as part of Paramount's 100th studio anniversary celebration.] The print that was shown last night was the digital restoration that will be used for the Blu-ray, and it apparently looks terrific. Spielberg reportedly made a point of noting that nothing has been tampered with in the film and there's no added dialogue, which drew some laughs from the crowd for obvious reasons. It's not yet decided if the set will include all four films in the series or just the unreleased trilogy. Star Harrison Ford was also on hand at the event as a guest and said he'd be up for doing a 5th Indy film as long as his character "isn't going to Mars" (which drew more laughs as you can imagine). Talks for a sequel are apparently under way.

Spielberg also confirmed again that E.T. is coming to Blu-ray from Universal in 2012, but likely only the original theatrical cut. He asked the audience if they'd care if the "new" version wasn't on the Blu-ray, which generated a big "NO!" Spielberg acknowledged this and said he regrets making the changes he did for the DVD.

Quote from: scockery on September  8, 2011, 04:52 PM

Rest his soul? Lee Greenwood is still alive, despite my efforts. 

Matt was thinking of Dave Coulier who died in the early 2000's

None of those.

God how I hate the OT...

Interesting concept.  In the interest of making it a little bit marketable, here's a lineup that might actually sell okay.  It's 6 x 2-packs of OT Rebel pilots with a droid.  In the case of the droid, I'd like to try thinking a little outside the box, because 6 pilots with 6 astromechs doesn't offer a ton of variety.

Luke Skywalker & R2-D2 - Battle of Yavin
Theron Nett & R2-X2 - Battle of Yavin
Wedge Antilles (snowspeeder gear) & M-3PO - Battle of Hoth
Han Solo (bespin outfit) & WED-15 droid - Battle of Hoth
Keir Santage (Red 7) & R2 unit - Battle of Endor
Horton Salm (Gray Leader) & R2 unit - Battle of Endor

Quote from: Jesse James on September  6, 2011, 03:35 PM

No, you're Revan, actually.  She's part of the greater story, and kind of who you're into, but you ultimately wind up as Revan at the end.

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