Updated: Indiana Jones Crystal Skull Blu-ray in October

September 11, 2008

Updated: Back cover art has been added at the bottom of the article.

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 14, day-and-date with DVD. With this news those rumors pegging a November 11 bow can finally be put to rest.

The fourth Indiana Jones film and first on Blu-ray will be presented in widescreen 1080p video and THX-Certified 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio.

Extra features are mostly presented in high definition requiring a second disc, but none appear to be exclusive to Blu-ray. The extensive compilation is as follows.

Disc One
• 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

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on Blu-ray will carry an SRP of $39.99.

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