Originally posted by: Mielr
That's why it's so important that these DVDs sell well. It's kind of a double-edged sword, I know, on the one hand we should boycott them because of their quality (but that might be mis-interpreted as a lack of demand), on the other hand we need to buy these to show exactly how much of a demand there is, in SPITE of the sub-par transfers- which is why I think the latter option is the way to go.
Whether or not we as individual fans wish to buy the DVDs is up to the individual. I won't let what basically amounts to being strong-armed by Lucas (and he alone seems to be the problem, not his company) decide for me whether or not I will buy a sub-standard release.
At the same time, we also need to embarrass Lucasfilm with their whole 'THX-attention-to-quality' credo.
That's why it's so important that these DVDs sell well. It's kind of a double-edged sword, I know, on the one hand we should boycott them because of their quality (but that might be mis-interpreted as a lack of demand), on the other hand we need to buy these to show exactly how much of a demand there is, in SPITE of the sub-par transfers- which is why I think the latter option is the way to go.
Whether or not we as individual fans wish to buy the DVDs is up to the individual. I won't let what basically amounts to being strong-armed by Lucas (and he alone seems to be the problem, not his company) decide for me whether or not I will buy a sub-standard release.
At the same time, we also need to embarrass Lucasfilm with their whole 'THX-attention-to-quality' credo.
Which is why we need to make some kind of noise in the media explaining the frustration over a DVD release that does not treat these historic movies with the honor and respect that the latest slasher flick gets when put on DVD.
Is anybody ready to make some noise by writing out, point-by-point, why were not simply a bunch of spoiled whiners?
Lets work together to strategically hammer our point home to magazines and/or specialty TV shows in order to put Lucas's ego in check and get the product that any other studio would gladly sell to an eager market!
The September release is the perfect time to get this message out. If enough of us are persistent enough (with a logical argument), and we are given significant press, then Lucas won't be able to simply say that demand for the OOT doesn't really exist if sales aren't good.
This is our only hope unless we simply wish to be passive and give our money to Lucas for something lacking.
Your thoughts, Mielr and Mike O?