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Return of the Pug (ROTP) - webpage and screenshots (Released) — Page 12

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Any hope of being done before the end of the year?

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Where were you in '77?

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Hello there.

I’ve been trying to work up the nerve to post and inquire about a few things, but in the meantime have been tinkering and toiling with uncovering the best SW preservation/restoration options since falling down this rabbit hole some weeks ago.

I’ve decided to hunt down both the Despecialized Trilogy and the Puggo Trilogy to have a high quality version and ‘vintage/nostalgic’ version of the trio in their unaltered glory. I’m working on gifts for my pops and my beau, both avid fans, and I can’t tell you how excited I am with this site and all I’ve learned. For the record, my dad still keeps a laserdisc player hooked up in his den and has multiple copies of the trilogy in that format. In '77 he dragged my mom (with me in the belly) to endless Star Wars showings, so you could say it’s in the blood.

After a few weeks of clumsy self teaching of newsgroups and .rar and .nzb and usenet and utorrent and lions and tigers and spleens, oh my, I still have no idea what I’m actually doing but seem to have all the Harmy editions and two of Puggo’s. And a folder full of really spectacular fan art.

I was coming to plead my case for some kind soul to point the way to Return of the Pug, but it seems maybe it’s not yet out? Is everyone waiting for v2 or is its first release still forthcoming?

In any case I thank you all for such a cool forum. The Harmy films make me just absolutely giddy with their awesomeness and Puggo’s 16mm captures are completely magical. It’s really exciting what you’re doing here.

Best to all and I await news of the Pug.

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It’s still pending. We’re all on pins and needles. And mouse droppings.

Project Threepio (Star Wars OOT subtitles)

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‘I’m dreaming…of a ROTP Christmas…’

And welcome aboard, littledove!

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Oh, many thanks to you both! I see I’ve come to the right spot to just sit and stare at Puggo. Not making him uncomfortable at all…

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Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda said:

Sorry I disappeared for a while. Grades are due Jan 4, after which I can emerge from my coffin. Actually, I hope to finish them sooner than that.
Still have the one repair to do at the start of ROTP.

That’s awesome news! I await the Return of the Pug with great anticipation.

So, a new book came out and we learned so much, and it is called, “Anguilosaurus, Killer of the Living”.

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High five!

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I hate to thread bump, but how goes it, Puggo? Still working on that repair?

On a side note, I’m having a difficult time tracking down PSB. I love PG, but PSB seems to be eluding me, sadly. I suppose I should see a doctor about my spleen…

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Would be nice to have it out before TFA hits home video. No pressure! 😉

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Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda said:

Next week is spring break - hoping to make some progress then.

Sorry to spam you, but i couldn’t find the correct thread before (i didn’t look hard enough, my fault!)

Do you have any updates? I am very excited to see this whenever you get it finished. Thanks for all your efforts, these are unique restorations and quite wonderful.

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Not sure where else to post this:
Producer’s personal production schedule indicates a full ROTJ mono mix made in between 35mm Dolby Stereo and 6 track.

So this indicates:
35mm DS mix, optical stereo track tested to ensure proper playback in the event of no Dolby decoding or decoder failure, full mono mix done from the dialogue music and effects stems, 6 track music and effects only mixed track, and the 70mm Dolby 6 track mix in addition to printing the blowups. So this is some official documentation indicating they were still doing mono at LFL post-SW, ESB and Raiders. It wouldn’t surprise me if a mono Temple mix is floating around too.

BTW this making of ROTJ paperback is fine reading.

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Fascinating! I didn’t think dedicated mono mixes were still being done in '83. Although the date is a bit suspect. 😉

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Sorry again for the delays. School let out, I finished my book (well, the first draft for the publisher), so I was expecting to resume work last week. Then my dad died, and I’m the executor. I had no idea how much that would entail. It’s been a full time job for this past week, and I’ve just started.

I will say that I will make two versions, one raw without color correction, and one with Harmy’s color correction. Should be able to start assembling in July.

"Close the blast doors!"
Puggo’s website | Rescuing Star Wars

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I’m so sorry to hear. Take all the time you need.

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Congratulations on making it through another school year (my wife is a teacher, I know how momentous a feat it truly is) and finishing your book! Sorry to hear about your dad, I’m sure it’s all a bit overwhelming. I’m looking forward to seeing RotP, but of course, in due time, when you’re ready.

Thanks!

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Sorry to hear about your dad as well, take all the time you need for family. But i am also glad to hear that you haven’t forgotten about this project, it is really cool what you are doing with this.

I hope things go well for you.

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Sorry to hear about your dad, please do take the time you need.

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Puggo,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. May he rest in peace.

J

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How is this project doing now?

And I’ve loved every pixel of it.
(Clarissa Darling, Clarissa Explains It All)

You’re so right.
(Kylo Ren, Star Wars: The Force Awakens)

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Hi Pug, thanks for the effort you’ve put into this. Any update? Life happens, (I hope we all get that), but I’m still hopeful for an update soonish?