"So, you think you know all there is to know about the Star Wars trilogy. Now go behind the scenes for an indepth look at what didn't make into the final cut of Star Wars." - ocpmovie
The Menu:
No static images on this menu. On the main menu you are treated to a montage of various Deleted Scenes from A New Hope ranging from the original Han/Jabba (Declan Mulholland) scene to the Luke/Biggs scene at Toshi station. Luke's theme (Binary Sunset) plays while the images cycle.
You have three options:
a). Play Movie
The beginning of the film even contains a narration by the author of this project. It was a bit suprising at first; I was trying to figure out who doing the voice over until he said his name. It makes it seem like an official documentary with the narration.
Throughout the film there are alternate takes played back to back, original cuts of key sequences in the film recreated, original and current audio takes contrasted, and more.
b). Special Features
c). More >>
Click on More >> and you get:
a). Chapter Selection
b). Play Deleted Scenes Only
c). Play Deleted Scenes with Extra Notes
d). Play Film with Extra Notes
e). About the Film (Disclaimer)
Under the Special Features Menu we are treated to many different goodies:
- This menu has the extended version of Lapti Nek playing in the background -
a). Photo Gallery - Images from all 5 Star Wars films to date
b). Kenner Toys Ad
c). Lapti Nek Video - Introductory behind the scenes video and music video from the Laserdisk Definitive Collection
d). Deleted Magic: Empire Strikes Back Trailer
e). Deleted Magic: Return of the Jedi Trailer
f). Jefferson Starship "Light the Sky on Fire" Music Video (Holiday Special)
g). More >>
Click on More >> and you get:
a). 1977 Opening Crawl - Nice touch
b). Garrick Hagon (Biggs) Interview
c). Declan Mulholland as Jabba Clip (From Star Wars to Jedi)
d). Chief Bast clip from the Holiday Special
e). Notes on Biggs Scenes
f). Notes on Jabba Scenes
g). More >>
This menu and the Chapter Selection menu both have Light the Sky on Fire playing in the background.
Click on More >> and you get:
a). Notes on Chief Bast Scene
b). DVD-ROM Special Features: Look inside this DVD on your computer to see the original screenplays for Star Wars, the opening crawl from the Lost cut, and more... - Note: This is not a link.
This menu has Yub Nub playing in the background!
Extras on the DVD-ROM:
a). Anatomy of a Dewback pt. 2
b). AOTC Droid Ship Cut-Scene
c). Early drafts of the original Star Wars Scripts - Rough drafts 1-4 and the revised fourth draft of Star Wars (what we know as A New Hope), the fourth rough draft of TESB, and one rough draft for Revenge of the Jedi (Return of the Jedi)
d). A fan created mock-up of the Lost Cut crawl from early in Star Wars history
e). Rough SW: ROTJ SE end sequence with full music in animatic from from the Malaysian BONUS CLIPS VCD.
There is no music here but what you listen too
Most of the Special Features are things you can see simply by watching the film through, but if you want to skip right to a certain part, than you can select from the Special Features menu.
The extra notes that you can select to have on screen is a real nice touch. Rather than just reading about them in various making of books, the author has taken the time to include them in context with their respective scenes. It makes for a very educational and much more enjoyable viewing experience than reading about them in a book.
This is a must have for any Star Wars fan and collector.
There can be no real justice done in telling how good this project is. You must obtain a copy....it is your destiny! Only then can you truly know the power of this DVD!
SO, get a copy.
Allocate several hours of your day to spend in front of your home theater.
Pop in the DVD.
Watch the film and all Special Features.
Rewatch the film.
Grab your closest family member/friend and make them watch the film and all special features.
Give your closest family member/friend the option to rewatch the film.
Talk about the film you just watched with closest family member/friend until the wee hours of the morning.
Go to originaltrilogy.com and post in this thread telling ocpmovie that his film was total crap and that he has to prove that he can do better therefore forcing him to finish the next two Deleted Magic Projects.
- OR -
Get a copy and watch it. Come back here and tell ocpmovie what a great job he did and offer to do your best Bea Aruthur impression. Or just tell him what a great job he did...and then do the impression for your closest family member/friend...