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Has anyone ever seen the Laser Disc "THX-Wow?"

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I was just curious if any of you have seen this laser disc THX-Wow. It is essentialy a long trailer disc that promotes the THX audio system. Currently it is a collectible that runs for about $100 or more on eBay. I have only seen this LD once, a LONG time ago. The main reason that it sticks out in my memory is because of a scene from Empire (???) where we hear actual on set audio with Darth Vader being voiced by Dave Prowse himself.

It was an interesting sight. Being a bit of a Star Wars video freak, I'm thinking about trying to track this LD down.

Has anyone else ever seen this LD?


You can learn more about this here: THX-WOW INFO
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I have the THX-WOW! LD and DVD Vobs, but I would love to get a copy of Soundtrack! I've never seen/heard this one. I'm assuming this is the part that has Prowse, because Wow! does not.

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As the voice?

<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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Somebody needs to transfer this to DVD. Just viewing that one scene alone it worth it.

I am currently trying to buy this LD off of a dealer here in Los Angles. However, he want's $100 for it.
There was also a copy of it on ebay for $65, but it was a "buy it now" auction, and I appear to have missed the boat as they say.

My original intention was to capture it and then upload it to the web. Unfortunately, it appears my video card is now blown (discovered while I was playing emulators) and my projet may be delayed indefinately.

Did someone say they already had DVD files? I'm not sure what you mean by "VOB" files. Fill me in if you could.

Thanks guys.
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"Did someone say they already had DVD files? I'm not sure what you mean by "VOB" files. Fill me in if you could."

That was me. I have the Wow! DVD and LD version as VOB files (i.e. DVD files)

I guess I'll have to watch Wow! again, since I don't recall hearing Prowse in it at all. Maybe my version is different?

<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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I have both the original laserdisc THX-WOW, and the THX Ultimate Demo Disc. They are different. What most people are refering to as the VOBs are the 7 minute opening of the laserdisc that was "re-done" for the DVD (in 5.1 sound now for DVD) with all scenes from Lucas movies (SW, Indiana Jones, and Willow).

I don't know of anyone that has transfered the original laserdisc to DVD yet, but it is completely possible. The extras of both discs are completely different.

Here is two pictures of the covers (front a back)



Here are the links to the fullsize ones if you wanna try and read the backs:
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"I don't know of anyone that has transfered the original laserdisc to DVD yet, but it is completely possible."

It's happened. I have both the LD and DVD transferred to Vobs.

<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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MeBeJedi, is there any way you could maybe seed this out through Bittorrent... hint, hint
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Originally posted by: MagnoliaFan
Yep...
There is a clip shown with Vader voiced by David Prowse. I believe its the scene where Vader interrogates Capt. Antilles...


David Prowse as Vader just sounds funny really. Can't imagine anyone but James Earl Jones as Vader.
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Up until now, I didn't even know there was a DVD of THX-WOW as well as a Laser Disc. Thanks for the infor ChrisEdge.

As far as rips of either are concerned, I would fully support the torrenting and/or sale of either item. Although I would love to have an original Laser Disc copy, I fear my LD player may not be long for this world.

If someone does decide to torrent this items, I would be happy to help power seed them for at least a couple of weeks.
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Originally posted by: MagnoliaFan
Yep...
There is a clip shown with Vader voiced by David Prowse. I believe its the scene where Vader interrogates Capt. Antilles...


David Prowse as Vader just sounds funny really. Can't imagine anyone but James Earl Jones as Vader.



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"MeBeJedi, is there any way you could maybe seed this out through Bittorrent... hint, hint"

As much as I would love to, I only have dial-up.

<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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If I had it I'd be glad to torrent it on my 1536:384 DSL.

Moll.

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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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The bonus materials disc I made for TR47's TESB contains both "WOW!" and "Soundtrack!".

TESB Bonus Materials:
* SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
* 4 Trailers
* Cast interviews from 1980
* Underoos TV Spot
* WOW!
* Soundtrack!

Unfortunately, I am only able to distribute through the mail as I'm on dial-up. Feel free to PM me if interested.