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I’m a newb here and I have a few goals in mind. What i would like to accomplish is to acquire THE BEST versions of star wars available. The 3 versions that exist (in my mind) are the ones that i’ve viewed throughout my life.
I would like advice about the best versions of:
Star Wars Trilogy - Theatrical Cut
Star Wars Trilogy - 1997 Special Editions
Star Wars Trilogy - 2004 DVD (have)
I’m not really interested in collecting a ton of different versions within these groups. (since i’m a newb, maybe later ha ha)
Now what I DO HAVE already is the 2004 DVD release and the 2006 (Bonus Discs) of the Theatrical Cut. However as everyone knows the bonus discs are non-anamorphic.
Non-anamorphic meaning that IF i had a widescreen TV they would show up weird. Right?? So it’s best to find a anamorphic widescreen version. Please point me in the direction as to which version is The Best. (I know that’s subjective but try to think from my point of view)
Next, in tracking down the 97 special editions I’ve found this torrent over at Demonoid: search -
STAR WARS EPISODE 5: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 1080P AVCHD 1997 SE THEATRICAL VERSION - ADYWAN REPACK
(why can’t we just post links??? this doesn’t make sense to me)
Anyway, I was told here, at this site that their really wasn’t a 97 SE HD broadcast but this guys says otherwise. Inside the link it says:
“”“”"Movies : Sci-Fi : HD 1080p / 1080i : English
Adywan does it again! Here is the NFO file:
STAR WARS EPISODE 5: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 1080P AVCHD 1997 SE THEATRICAL VERSION - ADYWAN REPACK
VIDEO: 1080p 23.976fps
AUDIO: (selectable using the audio button on your remote)
track 1: English AC3 5.1 @ 640kbps (taken from the laserdisc and not the DVD mix)
Track 2: English AC3 2.0 Directors Commentaries
SUBTITLES: English
Notes:
This is the 1997 SE Theatrical version for the first time in HD and not the updated 2004
version already available. It contains the original Emperor and the 5.1 Dolby Digital theatrical mix
only available on the laserdiscs…
The source used was the German Premier 16GB HDTV broadcast with the English crawl taken from the SkyHD broadcast.
This release has been extensively colour corrected to return the movie closer to what it looked
like pre-2004 ( so no more “blue” colouring to the movie)
A high bitrate .mkv version (about 14GB) will be available soon
Burn WITH iMGBURN to DL-DVD, stick it in your PS3 or Blu-Ray player and enjoy.
ADYWAN"“”“”
Now this isn’t just for the empire strikes back, but he has A new hope too:
Search Demonoid for:
STAR WARS - EPISODE IV SE AVCHD COLOUR CORRECTED by ADYWAN
Inside the link it will say:
for ps3 and bluray players only
STAR WARS - EPISODE IV SPECIAL EDITION-AVCHD COLOUR_CORRECTED ADYWAN
TyPe Sc.Fiction
LaNGuaGe English
ReLeaSe DaTe 01.03.2008
ViDeo
FRaMe RaTe TRUE 24fps
ReSoLuTioN 1920 X 1080
Subtitles TRACK 1: ENGLISH.
TRACK 2: DUTCH
HARDCODED ENGLISH SUBS FOR ALIEN LANGUAGE
AuDio
TRACK 1 AC3 640kbps 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL LASERDISC THEATRICAL MIX
TRACK 2 AC3 192kbps 2.0 DIRECTOR COMMENTARY
TRACK 3 AC3 192kbps 2.0 ALTERNATE COMMENTARY
WORK DONE:
THE COLOUR ON THE 2004 TRANSFER WAS HORRENDOUS. I’VE COLOUR CORRECTED
THE WHOLE MOVIE SO THAT IT IS CLOSER TO HOW IT ORIGINALLY LOOKED, AND
SHOULD LOOK WITH NO DAMN BLUE TINT. HAN IS NOW BACK TO BEING THE ONLY
ONE THAT SHOOTS!!! I’VE REPLACED DREADFUL 2004 5.1 MIX WITH THE 5.1
LASERDISC AUDIO. THIS IS CLOSER TO THE THEATRICAL VERSION OF THE AUDIO
AND DOESN’T SUFFER WITH THE 2004 MIX PROBLEMS OF HAVING THE REVERSED
SURROUND SOUND CHANNELS AND SOUND FX COMING FROM THE INCORRECT SPEAKERS.
AUDIO / SUBTITLE TRACKS ARE SELECTABLE VIA YOUR REMOTE
COMING SOON:
THE EMPIRE STRIKES SE BACK AVCHD: THEATRICAL VERSION
RETURN OF THE JEDI SE AVCHD: THEATRICAL VERSION
THE PHANTOM MENACE AVCHD: THEATRICAL VERSION
ATTACK OF THE CLONES AVCHD: THEATRICAL VERSION
REVENGE OF THE SITH: THEATRICAL VERSION
This is an amazing release from Adywan. Just pop it in your PS3 or Blu-ray player and voila, Star Wars in full HD. Colour corrected HD with 2 commentary tracks to boot! This really is as good as it gets. I doubt the official release will be as lovingly restored as this.
STAR WARS EPISODE IV A NEW HOPE - (basic colour correction)
Details:- 1080p True 24fps
AC3 5.1 English Dolby Digital Audio
Ac3 2.0 Directors commentary (selectable with the audio button on your remote)
aC3 2.0 Alternate commentary (selectable with the audio button on your remote)
Chapters
No menus
Greedo doesn’t shoot
Just burn the .img file with imgburn or nero, etc, to a dual layer DVD.
and no they wont be a single layer!
I guess he is working on Return of the Jedi.
OK i’ll rap it up now, SOOOO are these the best versions of the 97 SE???
And again please let me know what is the best version of the theatrical cut.
p.s. please don’t just refer me to:
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/OFFICIAL-DVD-INDEX-Star-Wars-Preservation-and-Fan-Edits/topic/2450/
or
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/Star-Wars-film-versions-and-best-DVD-sources/topic/6126/
I’ve been there. THANKS SO MUCH THIS SITE IS AWESOME!!!
Mod Edit: project release info as to adywan’s HD reconstruction project for the 1997 SE of Empire Strikes Back, can be found here:-
adywan’s THE STAR WARS SAGA - 1080P AVCHD DVD-9 for PS3 & Blu-Ray players - Episodes 1, 4 & 5 available - '97 HD ESB
and also in here…
That guy with no name’s ADYWAN’S 1997 SE ESB RECONSTRUCTION IN HD. (Available) thread also has project release info.