Indiana Jones and
the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Barely back from a treasure hunt in South America, renowned archaeologist and expert in the occult, Dr. Indiana Jones, is hired by the US Army Intelligence to find the biblical Ark of the Covenant that once held the 10 Commandments. Unfortunately, also Hitler has sent his Nazi soldiers after the long lost Ark. Indy and his ex-girlfriend, Marion Ravenwood, escape from various close scrapes in a quest that takes them from Nepal to Cairo...

Raiders of the Lost Ark has been completely restored and remastered frame-by-frame and features Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

Indiana Jones and
the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones, is back in action in a new breathtaking adventure together with a night club singer, Willie Scott, and a 12 year old named Short Round. After an escape from the streets of Shanghai, they end up in an Indian village where the people believe evil spirits have taken their children away after a sacred Shankara stone was stolen. Indiana Jones agrees to try and retrieve the stone with the children for the villagers and heads to Pankot Palace...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has been completely restored and remastered frame-by-frame and features Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

Indiana Jones and
the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones returns again to save the world from the Nazis. They have kidnapped Indy's father, Professor Henry Jones, for his diary which contains maps and firsthand accounts of the Holy Grail. The cup that gives eternal life to whoever drinks from it, and that is what the Nazis are after. Indy must make his way through Venice, Nazi Germany and the deserts of Syria in order to save his father and the Holy Grail from the Nazis...

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade has been completely restored and remastered frame-by-frame and features Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

Bonus Material

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 (50:49)
  - Part 2: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (41:07)
  - Part 3: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (35:02)

• 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. (12:20)

• 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. (13:20)

• 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. (10:56)

• 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. (12:23)

• 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.
  - Raiders Of The Lost Ark Teaser Trailer (1:00), Theatrical Trailer (2:27), and Re-Issue Trailer (1:35)
  - Temple Of Doom Theatrical Trailer (1:22)
  - Last Crusade Teaser Trailer (1:24) and Theatrical Trailer (2:07)
  - Emperor's Tomb Game Preview (1:45)

• 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.

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.

Press Releases

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (May 6, 2003) - Indiana Jones is back.

His name alone is enough to conjure up exciting images of daring, exotic adventures. He is the ultimate hero. And on Nov. 4, he's coming to the ultimate home-entertainment format.

Two of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and one of the most popular movie stars of all time, Harrison Ford, have worked with Paramount Home Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd. to create an unprecedented DVD event. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade are among the most-requested DVD titles in history, and with the release THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES - THE COMPLETE DVD MOVIE COLLECTION on Nov. 4, movie lovers can relive all of the excitement, romance, danger and spectacle of this unforgettable trilogy.

Each film has had its image meticulously restored with THX digital remastering and sports a new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Available in both widescreen and full-screen versions, there is no suggested retail price but the collection is anticipated to be available for approximately $49.95 in the U.S. (international prices will vary).

"Paramount and Lucasfilm have joined forces to create the ultimate Indiana Jones experience for the millions of fans who have made Indiana Jones such an indelible part of movie history for more than two decades," said Thomas Lesinski, Worldwide President of Paramount Home Entertainment. "During the development of this terrific DVD collection, we discovered that the appeal of the Indiana Jones property has never been stronger around the world, and that the Indiana Jones boxed set is the most highly anticipated DVD release of the year."

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2003) - After years of waiting, Indiana Jones fans everywhere are preparing for the long-awaited Oct. 21 premiere in the U.S. and Canada of all three of the rogue archaeologist's classic adventures in the ultimate home-entertainment format.

From the groundbreaking excitement of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) to the sinister mysteries of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and the father-son adventures of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), the chills, spills and heroics of The Man in the Hat have never looked or sounded better than they do on THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES - THE COMPLETE DVD MOVIE COLLECTION.

The image of each film has been carefully restored by Lowry Digital Images and the films have been digitally remastered by THX. Each of the four films offers a new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. This special boxed set, which goes on sale Oct. 21 for approximately $49.95 in the U.S. (there is no suggested retail price, and international prices will vary), will be available in either widescreen or full-screen format.

The Oct. 21 release is two weeks earlier than originally announced, said Meagan Burrows, President of Paramount Home Entertainment. "Ever since we announced Indiana Jones in May, the response and support from retailers and fans has been fantastic. This is going to be a very crowded and competitive fourth quarter for the home-entertainment industry, so being in stores earlier is a distinct advantage - especially with such an amazing title that consumers and retailers are both anxious to get. Moving to Oct. 21 is a win-win situation that gives Indy the focus and attention he deserves."