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Originally posted by: Obi Jeewhyen
What I mean is, original sound effects that were not tarted up (notably in the cell block sequence), blaster hits that were toned down (also notably in the same sequence). These changes were already made before 1993, I believe. Unless the film is restored to 1977 conditions in every aspect, it is not the original theatrical release. And one false advertising claim leads me to question other advertising claims.
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Originally posted by: lordjedi
Is this a joke? From everything we've been told, it is the original theatrical version. Sure, it's not a remastered anamorphic release, but it's essentially true nonetheless. It's a bad quality transfer from a laserdisc master with a possibly recreated crawl, but it's still the original.
Is this a joke? From everything we've been told, it is the original theatrical version. Sure, it's not a remastered anamorphic release, but it's essentially true nonetheless. It's a bad quality transfer from a laserdisc master with a possibly recreated crawl, but it's still the original.
What I mean is, original sound effects that were not tarted up (notably in the cell block sequence), blaster hits that were toned down (also notably in the same sequence). These changes were already made before 1993, I believe. Unless the film is restored to 1977 conditions in every aspect, it is not the original theatrical release. And one false advertising claim leads me to question other advertising claims.
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Well, from the slideshow we've seen on the official site, everything seems to look just like it did in 77. I personally don't know of any effects shots that were changed before 1993 (that doesn't mean there weren't any) and the only sound changes I know of are what I've learned on these boards (don't know if they were changed before '93 or not). I've personally only witnessed the horid effects and sounds of the 97 SEs.
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I'm still deciding weather or not to buy these. If I just had some way of knowing that next year's set would have these...
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Originally posted by: Obi Jeewhyen
Neil, I don't know who you are, but it quite one thing to make verifiable observations about differences in films, merely as a consumer ... and entirely another thing to make definitive statements about product releases of entertainment corporations, as a consumer.
That said, I am also willing to contemplate that retailers broke up the sets on their own. But there is no evidence of that, beyond your word.
Calling people 'delusional' does not help your credibility, in my eyes.
Neil, I don't know who you are, but it quite one thing to make verifiable observations about differences in films, merely as a consumer ... and entirely another thing to make definitive statements about product releases of entertainment corporations, as a consumer.
That said, I am also willing to contemplate that retailers broke up the sets on their own. But there is no evidence of that, beyond your word.
Calling people 'delusional' does not help your credibility, in my eyes.
Neil is right. The DVDs have never been marketed or promoted individually before this release. There have been a number of retailers that have broken the boxed sets into individual titles and sold them this way (my local Blockbuster has done so), but they've not been officially offered for sale in this manner prior to these releases. I deal with studios and PR companies daily, and Fox has never treated the films as individual titles before now.
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Originally posted by: Marvolo
A person over at Rebelscum.com got ahold of the DVD's early and posted a bunch of Hi-Res images of the Packaging, Discs, paper inserts and the covers.
Here is the link to the images: Hi-Res DVD Packaging Images
Also, notice that the bonus disc of "Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope" says "Star Wars Episode IV A new Hope" instead of just "Star Wars".
A person over at Rebelscum.com got ahold of the DVD's early and posted a bunch of Hi-Res images of the Packaging, Discs, paper inserts and the covers.
Here is the link to the images: Hi-Res DVD Packaging Images
Also, notice that the bonus disc of "Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope" says "Star Wars Episode IV A new Hope" instead of just "Star Wars".
maybe the lucasfilm employees only did that to get them past Lucas.
because what's on the Disc is pure retro: No Roman Numeral or "Bonus feature" subtitle in sight!
I think the menus reflect the respect the Lucasfilm employees have for the OOT-or as far as lucas will let them express it.
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<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>
<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
^^^ What on earth is that .sig about? ROTFLMAO!
^^^ What on earth is that .sig about? ROTFLMAO!
you mean, where did I get it?
it's a parody of "The 'Burbs" with Tom Hanks. fitting, since it features Carrie Fisher.
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Originally posted by: boba feta
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?
I voted "No". I'd love to be wrong.
Thanks everyone for supporting me here.
Neil
Well at least the reversed surround channels have been addressed.
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Originally posted by: Neil S. Bulk
I voted "No". I'd love to be wrong.
Thanks everyone for supporting me here.
Neil
Originally posted by: boba feta
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?
I voted "No". I'd love to be wrong.
Thanks everyone for supporting me here.
Neil
Could you expand on that a little perhaps? What's your reasoning?
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Well at least the reversed surround channels have been addressed.
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<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>
<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>
<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Anyone seen the latest change for the Han/Greedo scene?
Anyone seen the latest change for the Han/Greedo scene?
LOL - who shat first!?!
Sadly, i voted "no" as well - i believe we'll see more & more revisionism in 2007, and beyond, to bring the OT "in line" with the bloody prequels.
Still, it's a miracle that the stubborn old bugger has allowed these discs to sneak out - but these bonus discs really are the bone thrown from the feast table that is Luca$film, and i do feel like a dog for pre-ordering the first movie.
Maybe given time (decades?) "every dog will have his day..."?
Until then, i'm gonna invite a few friends over, get some beers and pizza in, & watch the "bonus disc" that is STAR WARS
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Originally posted by: Neil S. Bulk
I voted "No". I'd love to be wrong.
Thanks everyone for supporting me here.
Neil
Originally posted by: boba feta
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?
I voted "No". I'd love to be wrong.
Thanks everyone for supporting me here.
Neil
Do you think that the originals will ever recieve proper releases?
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Originally posted by: Mike O
Do you think that the originals will ever recieve proper releases?
Do you think that the originals will ever recieve proper releases?
Maybe when George is cold and six feet under, much like we are now finally seeing Brando's scenes from Superman II.
Neil
Well at least the reversed surround channels have been addressed.
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Originally posted by: Mentasm
That would be my guess, unless he leaves strict instructions to the contrary. So, how does everyone think these new DVDs should be reviewed? Should the scores be based on the originals only, or both the originals and SEs? I'm leaning towards the first.
That would be my guess, unless he leaves strict instructions to the contrary. So, how does everyone think these new DVDs should be reviewed? Should the scores be based on the originals only, or both the originals and SEs? I'm leaning towards the first.
I say the first also; the SEs have been reviewed by many sources a dozen times over the last few years.
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I still can't quite decide whether to get them or not. I definitely want them, since it's slightly better than what I've got and it's a legal, pressed copy that will last. But they're too blasted expensive . . .
Hmm.
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