MattMahdi wrote:
Is there a higher-resolution version of the artwork?
Yup they're on the disc, but also here:
http://noneinc.com/AESB/AESB-Artwork/AESB-Cover.jpg
http://noneinc.com/AESB/AESB-Artwork/AESB-Disc.jpg
Please, Please, Please take a bootleg picture of your viewing experience! It's been rumored to be phun...
I'll post some mini-reviews of each of the commentaries. They run the full fan experience, from people just riffing off the cuff full of non-sequitors, to lots of general knowledge or factoids, to some serious indepth discussion of the 70mm prints, and several mentions of OT.com projects (Building Empire, EDITDROID, Adywan).
I found it phun to bounce around commentaries, using the potential of the remote to alleviate boredom. In this format, the disc can be used to understand how the general fan community perceives certain segments of the film. Instead of watching the whole film, you can watch one scene but listen to the multiple commentaries, to learn what issues these folks latched onto. For instance Lando's clothing choice at the end, is something multiple commentaries focused on.
For informative commentaries try:
The Force Cast was joined by Paul Bateman of http://ralphmcquarrie.com/.
Paul Bateman interview: http://starwarsmicromachines.wordpress.com/2010/06/16/exclusive-interview-with-paul-bateman-about-ralph-mcquarries-original-micro-machines-artwork/
Commentary Track Stars features Michael Coate who has done extensive research into the where and what of the original Star Wars theatrical releases.
http://www.fromscripttodvd.com/star_wars_a_day_long_remembered.htm
http://www.fromscripttodvd.com/star_wars_70mm_engagements.htm
Feel free to experiment with the disc.
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