Paramount and Lucasfilm have teamed up to create a spectacular bonus disc loaded with special features produced especially for this DVD collection. It includes newly produced, exclusive documentaries that explore the making of these memorable films, including brand-new interviews with the cast and crew – including Spielberg, Ford and Lucas – plus scores of other surprises from all three films.

The documentaries on the fourth bonus disc are crafted by Laurent Bouzereau, who has gone behind the scenes on Lucas projects like American Graffiti and such Spielberg projects as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Paramount and Lucasfilm scoured their archives to find just the right material to add to the DVD. "We knew we had to deliver the goods Indy fans wanted with a quality beyond anything they expected," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing for Lucasfilm. "In addition to the films themselves, of course, this collection explores every facet of how the films were made – from stunts to visual effects to the music and sound. We take viewers around the world to explore the history behind the Indiana Jones legends. It’s been great to work with Steven and George on a project that means so much to them, and having them involved on the DVD collection really makes it special."

Jim Ward also said that there will be no director's commentary tracks on the three discs containing the films. "We felt that because of bandwidth issues and, more importantly, the amount of information provided on the fourth disc, it would be redundant to include a director's commentary track on the title discs," Ward said.

This fourth bonus disc includes more than three hours of bonus material:

• Indiana Jones: Making The Trilogy
  Documentarians raided the Lucasfilm archives for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at movie-making history. More than two dozen new interviews were conducted with the talented cast and crew of the Indiana Jones trilogy – some of whom were interviewed for the first time since the films were originally released. Making the Trilogy is a completely unique tour through the rough-and-tumble world of the films’ creation. Complete with never-before-seen footage, outtakes, screen tests, production drawings and photographs direct from the Lucasfilm archives, it’s the most detailed exploration of these classic films ever produced.
  
  The new documentary series consists of three parts:
  - Part 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark (50 min. 49 sec.)
  - Part 2: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (41 min. 7 sec.)
  - Part 3: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (35 min. 2 sec.)

• The Light and Magic of Indiana Jones
  The visual effects wizards from Industrial Light and Magic bring new insight into how they created the unique world of Indiana Jones. Their groundbreaking techniques in visual and mechanical effects came in an era before computer-generated effects existed, offering unique challenges and spectacular results. ILM technicians explain how miniatures, matte paintings, morphing and more made Indy’s spectacular quests and supernatural adventures into unforgettable film experiences. - (12 min. 20 sec.)

• The Sound of Indiana Jones
  joins Academy Award®-winning sound designer Ben Burtt as he reveals the crucial role that sound effects and editing played in the Indiana Jones films, while also providing an aural history behind some of the most talked-about scenes. - (13 min. 20 sec.)

• The Stunts Of Indiana Jones
  goes behind the scenes to witness the intense coordination required by the entire production team to make certain a death-defying scene looks convincing on film. This documentary reveals how the Indy films paid homage to the past and were pivotal to the future of heart-stopping, perilous movie stunts. - (10 min. 56 sec.)

• The Music of Indiana Jones
  Venture on a musical journey with John Williams as he reminisces about his
  collaboration with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and The Music of Indiana Jones. Viewers will learn how one of the most iconic movie themes of all-time, The Raiders March, was conceived and gain insight into how the music uniquely compliments the theme and mood of each adventure. - (12 min. 23 sec.)

• Original theatrical teasers and trailers for the Indiana Jones movies, along with a trailer for the Indiana Jones and The Emperor’s Tomb video game from LucasArts.

• Exclusive DVD-ROM access to exclusive Indiana Jones content, available through a special DVD-ROM web site. An additional link to the Indianajones.com web site (the official site for Indiana Jones fans) will offer daily features and updates on the upcoming Indiana Jones 4.