about the 1997 version DVD which was mentioned earlier: it was released on DVD as a part of Fox’s Five Star collection set. I have heard most people criticise this DVD, but because I have even after 2 years, found no copy of this widescreen home media 1997 version, I can not say anything.
It was not an official release by Fox at all - it was a bootleg.
Many of the older members on here likely still likely have this set from Far East Asia - it was a decent quality bootleg at the time… and was considered to be amongst the higher-rated bootlegs from that era.
The ‘Five Star’ release was a laserdisc-to-DVD transfer, in letterbox widescreen, each OT film being on a DVD9 disc, and despite the cover claiming it had ‘5.1 DTS’ audio… it did not. Though it did have a few nice extras on the discs - a menu screen with options! A 1997 SE film trailer, chapter selection, subtitle options, and audio options.
There is more about it here: 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released) and in…
1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ discussions) in An Index Of Projects for… Star Wars Preservations
by the way, are these 1997 Special Editions available on any torrent sites etc as rips? I have found a few but they have 0 seeders.
The 1997 SE ‘Five Star’ DVD bootlegs - as well as 15+ other 1997 Special Edition projects are all available here:-📍 250+ available Original Trilogy Preservations - some from a long time ago . . . . 📍
^ Though none are available to you.
Your trolling… within your 1997SE project, unwillingness to provide sources for it, your repeated nonsensical and vague claims - despite being informed & corrected by many on here and TSWT (who have proven time and time again you have little grasp of facts & history - and you being completely unwilling to learn from them), as well as you kicking off at the mods on TSWT resulting in your ban… made that an easy decision.
Maybe you’ll find them elsewhere online - good luck with that.
well, that was rudely said. I have responded to all questions that have been given to me, and am constructing a new restoration without the old sources. the reason I did the restorations in the first place was that none of the 1997 version torrents etc worked, so I had to make my own. I have followed all guidelines and am not going to try to unban myself in the other forum, as it has no meaning to me. I have not trolled anyone, but it is rather the community’s accusations.I have mentioned the majority of my sources. this community is actively trying to frame me, which is disappointing to me. I have already apologised a million times about the possible mistakes I have made, and have done everything possible to satisfy the community. whether do you forgive me or not, you all keep bringing up the solved mistakes of mine, which I have already apologised for and done something different. I am very surprised that one long term restoration project of mine is getting so much hate just because I don’t provide information the same way as many accounts you are familiar with.
The Site Rules for Fan Projects clearly state:-
- The source of all materials used in fan edits and preservation efforts must be cited, including retail releases, laserdisc transfers, special features, menus, covers, and artwork.
^ yet you have done everything but give those sources… Denials, a la ‘people think it is X - but it is not, but I’m not telling you what it is… but it is from the internet, and I do not have the time to give details. When I have time, perhaps etc’ kind of posts. Or ‘I have had some negative feedback so I am delaying the release of my project’ etc. Or other continuing vague answers to straight forward questions.
Along with some strange and wholly incorrect claims on the 1997SEs - despite people constantly pointing you to / informing you of the correct information.
To say nothing of your posts on TSWT to the moderators there - which resulted in your ban.
We are a fan community - when you abuse others… don’t be surprised if people won’t help you anymore - or are ‘rude’ to you.
therefore I am very frustrated that I am being discriminated here regardless of the countless apologies I have given. I would absolutely be willing to request a copy of those versions, but because this community is so much “one chance only”, I think it would be useless anyways. the community’s actions have proven to me that this forum is not the forum I thought it was.
Playing at being a wronged victim is never a good look.
You make the above 2 posts, ignore me letting you know I won’t be giving you the project links, and then send me a PM asking for the 1997SE Five Star preservation once again!
The easiest and simplest thing for you to do is… actually list the sources of your project, apologise for any miscommunication or issues / incorrect claims, apologise to TSWT mods, and simply post a few screenshots a preview video of your project. Plus knock it off with the wronged victim / ‘being discriminated against’ act.
Then someone may be so inclined to help you out with what you’re looking for - but do NOT send me another PM.