Spence101287

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Join date: 30-May-2006
Last activity: 9-Jul-2007
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Post: #292010
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/292010/action/topic#292010
Time: 6-Jul-2007 12:32 AM

This is currently up on demonoid. Enjoy!

Post: #291725
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291725/action/topic#291725
Time: 1-Jul-2007 7:15 PM

oh, that's a good one.

Post: #291712
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291712/action/topic#291712
Time: 1-Jul-2007 4:29 PM

speaking of release, it should happen midweek or so

Post: #291662
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291662/action/topic#291662
Time: 30-Jun-2007 12:49 PM

i might say its more consistant in its tone. It's not all over the place now. It maintains that darker tone that is present in the death star battle and luke's fight with vader throughout.

Post: #291640
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291640/action/topic#291640
Time: 30-Jun-2007 4:07 AM

itll be out next week, most likely. There are some bugs and things, and a couple minor tweaks. I want to make sure i release a good, technically sound version of the edit.

Post: #291187
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291187/action/topic#291187
Time: 25-Jun-2007 1:40 AM

only for certain original version shots, but it's very rare that i have a problem with the quality. The amount of work OCPmovie did to make the old effects blend with the new transfers is unbelievable, and is still my definitive version to watch.

and yes, the speeder bike chase is still in. Leia just never meets Wicket.

Post: #291137
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291137/action/topic#291137
Time: 24-Jun-2007 12:08 PM

yep, the battle is still there, just no ewoks.

I used the special edition dvd's and OCPmovie's classic edition to edit.

It'll be up some time this week. I'm double checking everything to make sure its perfect.

Post: #290810
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/290810/action/topic#290810
Time: 20-Jun-2007 12:36 AM

the way it's cut now, theoretically all of this happens off screen. It's as if there's a big battle occuring, but we're only seeing what Han and Leia are up to.

it's hard to explain, but makes sense when viewed.

Post: #290807
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/290807/action/topic#290807
Time: 19-Jun-2007 10:32 PM

I made the battle appear to be between only imperials and rebels. All of the Ewoks in the fight are removed.

This will be torrented by friday.

Post: #290682
Topic: Return of the Jedi - The Spence Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/290682/action/topic#290682
Time: 18-Jun-2007 5:41 PM

I thought I'd get a post going about this over on OT.

I've come out of hiding to do another fan edit, this time it's my first ever star wars edit. My edit of Return of the Jedi will be known for mainly removing one thing: The Ewoks.

The little furry buggers are nowhere to be found in this edit. The end battle is between the Empire and the Rebels, without the help of the Teddy Bears. This helps to keep a consistant tone throughout the film.

Also, I trimmed some pointless scenes and bad lines to make the film flow a bit better. Han Solo is less of a punk now, some of his girly "I think you love Luke blah blah blah" stuff is gone. That love triangle already got solved in Empire.

The original running time was 2 hrs. 16 min.

The new running time is 1hr. 38 min.

It'll be on demonoid within the week.

Post: #288590
Topic: Pirates of The Caribbean: Extended Edition - A Spence Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/288590/action/topic#288590
Time: 30-May-2007 8:20 PM

I don't really know about the cover art, though there were some great designs floating around.

The audio synch problem isnt very bad, because I watched the whole film and didn't notice it at all. I didn't even notice till somebody on here mentioned it. Should be fine.

Post: #288512
Topic: Pirates of The Caribbean: Extended Edition - A Spence Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/288512/action/topic#288512
Time: 30-May-2007 11:18 AM

planning to!

Post: #279559
Topic: Star Wars prequel film noir (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279559/action/topic#279559
Time: 27-Mar-2007 11:03 PM

Ive got my rough concepts and basic ideas sort of in place. here's some info, none of which is finalized.

*the story will be about Darth Vader. He is the main character, Luke is also very important but not as much as Vader.
*it will probably end up being two movies. The majority of Phantom and Clones will not be present, and huge chunks of the other films will be removed.
*like the test clip, it will be in black and white with new music. we get to see how the images hold up without John Williams' score.
*the films will cut between present day and the prequel series, in a Godfather II-esque sort of way. Luke's father being Vader will not be made clear till the end of the first film.
*there is one death star.
*ewoks are gone. completely.
*Luke and Leia are not related. Leia posseses no force power.
*Vader will have noir narration. Luke could, depending on if i think it's necessary.
*the prequel films especially will use clips from older films of this kind (such as Metropolis, or perhaps Blade Runner) to feel older and less technologically advanced.

I have many more ideas floating around, but those are the ones im pretty sure are going to happen.

Post: #279412
Topic: Star Wars prequel film noir (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279412/action/topic#279412
Time: 27-Mar-2007 12:12 AM

lol thanks beastly.

i feel like one of the only editors on the boards that hasnt done anything with star wars, so i may as well try and do an interesting version.

Post: #279409
Topic: Star Wars prequel film noir (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279409/action/topic#279409
Time: 27-Mar-2007 12:05 AM

I'm thinking i'm going to revive this idea in a pretty big way. I've got some cool concepts, but itd be a big undertaking.

It would involve making all 6 movies into two film noir sci-fi flicks. Darth Vader's narration would continue throughout. Episode 1 will be more or less totally excised. Many classic sequences will be cut. It will use footage from other films. In general, it'll be a completely different experience than lucas' versions.

I'll keep everyone up to date as i continue work. If you have any good suggestions of old sci-fi movies i could pull footage from or good noir-esque scores that i can use, please give me the recommendation!

Post: #279389
Topic: Idea: New KING KONG 2005 Extended Edition EDIT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279389/action/topic#279389
Time: 26-Mar-2007 9:47 PM

i incorporated a lot of the scenes into my second Spence edit of Kong, if that interests anybody.

Post: #279388
Topic: Help: looking for... a copy of the 1972-1984 Warner Bros. logo - for my fan project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279388/action/topic#279388
Time: 26-Mar-2007 9:45 PM

if you still need the logo, i believe the dvd of Scorsese's Mean Streets has a good one.

Post: #279241
Topic: The Amazing Spider-Man: A Spence Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279241/action/topic#279241
Time: 26-Mar-2007 1:26 AM

great artwork!

I think cover art is one of my favorite things about fan edits. it's creativity spawning creativity, it's just awesome. There's som real talent on these boards.

Post: #278811
Topic: The Crow Edit (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/278811/action/topic#278811
Time: 23-Mar-2007 10:35 AM

what was the original eric death?

Post: #276157
Topic: Idea: Red Sun, Black Sand - A Spence edit of Flags of Our Fathers/Letters from Iwo Jima
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/276157/action/topic#276157
Time: 8-Mar-2007 3:48 PM

ah, i used to live there, i get what you mean. Still you got hot fuzz before us!

If you get the chance, check out Letters, it's great.

Post: #276152
Topic: Idea: Red Sun, Black Sand - A Spence edit of Flags of Our Fathers/Letters from Iwo Jima
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/276152/action/topic#276152
Time: 8-Mar-2007 3:42 PM

Yeah letters did come out in a few theaters, ive seen it, and its very very good, far superior to Flags but still has a little extra "fluff" that could have easily been excised.

Post: #276133
Topic: Idea: Red Sun, Black Sand - A Spence edit of Flags of Our Fathers/Letters from Iwo Jima
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/276133/action/topic#276133
Time: 8-Mar-2007 2:53 PM — Edited 10-Jul-2020 7:41 PM

I really, flat out, did not enjoy Flags of our Fathers. At all. The plot jumped around too much, the characters weren’t developed enough, and some of the acting was horrific (yes, i’m looking at you, adam beach.) It did have a good message, and some great battle scenes. All the stuff that actually happened at Iwo Jima was great.

Then I (reluctantly, after seeing Flags) saw Letters from Iwo Jima, and though it had some flaws, it was a very stirring war movie. The performances were great, the story was much more simplified, and the battle scenes were intense.

What I’d like to do is create one, 3 hour movie out of the two films, focusing solely on the battle of Iwo Jima. No “back home” stuff for the American guys. Keep the flashbacks and such to a minimum. Place everything in chronological order. Really just follow the story of this battle from two different perspectives. I think, somewhere there’s a great film in there.

I don’t want to compare myself to a master like ADM, but I’m going for a Pearl Harbor: Strength and Honor type thing with this, and I think an interesting film could come out of it.

I’m working on plans and generating ideas, but I have to wait till Letters gets released somewhere in the world on dvd before I can really begin work. Please toss out any ideas you have about the edit!

Post: #274913
Topic: Taxi Driver commentary? (from the Criterion LD) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/274913/action/topic#274913
Time: 2-Mar-2007 8:10 PM

i'd love to get a hold of this!

Post: #272995
Topic: Idea: 'Rent - The Broadway edition'
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272995/action/topic#272995
Time: 21-Feb-2007 12:49 AM

i dont really do pm's, im afraid.

e-mail me at spence101287 AT aim.com

Post: #272711
Topic: Idea: 'Rent - The Broadway edition'
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272711/action/topic#272711
Time: 19-Feb-2007 3:59 PM

i acutally already did this edit, its completed and sitting on my computer, there just doesnt seem to be enough interest to warrant posting it anywhere. if you want me to pif you a copy, let me know. the only thing i did differently was i didnt cut the 1989 line. other than that its just an extended edition.