No HD Indy KOTCS? Say It Isn't So

[DouglasMcc]

Meanwhile, JoBlo reports that Paramount is informing theaters that per Steven Spieberg's orders, the film will NOT be available in digital format and that complexes who can't project 35mm format let them know.

Thus those hoping to check the film out in high-res digital projection, I'm afraid you're out of luck. It also makes one wonder about not just this film's but the original trilogy's fate on the Blu-ray format.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080228b.php


I loved Indy for it's hearkening back to the classic serial feel ... but why the Hell do I have to watch it on one of those original projectors? Okay, that's hyperbole. But, it saddens me that the 1080P trailer I watched on my monitor will probably be the best viewing I have of the film for some time to come. Steven, if you are going to work with George, couldn't you adopt some of his good ideas too? -----> Big Screen DLP goodness with Skywalker sound!

[Dr.Mirakle32]

You do know that film still has better picture quality, and more lines of resolution than digital, right?

[EVILFACE]

Film is better.

[Darklord Dave]

Yay for Spielberg!!!!

He still edits on film and won't use digital editing suites either. A Pixar film is fine digitally, but anything live-action looks far, far better on film. Unless it's Star Wars and Georgie spends untold Dollars getting that film look on his digital versions.

[DouglasMcc]

Originally Posted by EVILFACE

Film is better.

In a perfect world, true. Unfortunately, we live in world where many of the theaters have upgraded to DLP. And, the few places that do keep non-digital film projectors tend to relegate it to that corner screen - you know, the one that's half the size and only exists because the designers didn't need another closet. Sorry, but the majority of these theaters will be pulling a projector out of moth ***** to show this film, at least around here. And, if that's my option, well, I am not going to bluff, I will see the film even if it's projected onto the back of a barn. But, I know it would look better in digital.

And, I am more concerned about getting all 4 films on Blu-Ray in a timely fashion (i.e. when KOTCS hits DVD).

[galactiboy]

The non-digital theater in my town is a crummy little place that smells like feet. But thats why I never see good movies in here, I always take the drive to a bigger city and make a day of it.

[Batty]

This is good news! I love how film looks. I wonder how George took the news.

[piccolodaimaoh]

The film will probably maintain that "old-timey" feel but still have great picture and sound. This just makes me want to see it more!!

[ProgMatinee]

I saw AOTC on digital and I thought it looked really dark and poor.

[Trevolver]

I'm thrilled about this, myself. I want pops and grainy texture and all that old-time movie goodness.

Trev