"Lucasfilm currently has no plans to release the original versions of Star Wars" — Page 7

And frankly I get a little agitated when people say the ‘majority doesn’t care’. I say about half the fans don’t care. Here’s why (caution this may be lengthy). PT aside, let’s look at the percentage of those who did and didn’t buy the BDs of the OT. Let’s say out of 100%, 80% bought the BDs, 20% didn’t. Let’s look at the 20%. This is either hardcore OOT trilogy fans who want those alone or fans who don’t have BD players. Let’s says 70% of that 20% is the former.

Now let’s look at the 80%. Who are these people? I say this is likely three big groups. Fans who want the SEs, fans who could care otherwise, or fans who want the OOT but don’t have a choice. Let’s say 25% of that 80% are the last group mentioned. Max that out with the 20% who didn’t buy the BDs you practically made up almost half of that original 100%. Perhaps to some of you this means nothing but something to think about.

Ryan-SWI said:

At the end of the day the average consumer doesn’t care anyway, and that’s all that matters to Disney/Lucasfilm.

So there’s no profit to be had just because your grandmother won’t buy it?

moviefreakedmind said:

imperialscum said:

One way or another, putting hope on the “profit” is delusional. As I already said, LF is making billions with each new film. Several millions of profits from potential release of theatrical versions is not even worth a consideration (profit-wise).

Not as delusional as using quotation marks for no reason.

"http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/"

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

imperialscum said:

One way or another, putting hope on the “profit” is delusional. As I already said, LF is making billions with each new film. Several millions of profits from potential release of theatrical versions is not even worth a consideration (profit-wise).

Not as delusional as using quotation marks for no reason.

"http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/"

+“1”

Did I “do” that right?

Also, I am glad that is a real site, looks like good entertainment next time I am stuck somewhere.

TV’s Frink said:

moviefreakedmind said:

imperialscum said:

One way or another, putting hope on the “profit” is delusional. As I already said, LF is making billions with each new film. Several millions of profits from potential release of theatrical versions is not even worth a consideration (profit-wise).

Not as delusional as using quotation marks for no reason.

"http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/"

Im not gonna lie. This made me laugh.

Ryan-SWI said:

If the rumors of ghost Hayden being in Episode 8 are true, then all chance of an OOT release outside of bonus material in the vein of the '06 DVDs is gone.

I thought the latest was that he didn’t want to do it (facing further fan ire).

I’m sure the Rebel Force Radio guys were discussing that the other day.

GlastoEls said:

Ryan-SWI said:

If the rumors of ghost Hayden being in Episode 8 are true, then all chance of an OOT release outside of bonus material in the vein of the '06 DVDs is gone.

I thought the latest was that he didn’t want to do it (facing further fan ire).

Bless 'im if true.

Disneyland released some new Star Wars Merchandise, one of the shirts has the famous end scene with the ghosts from Return of the Jedi. Unfortunately it’s Hayden Anakin though, not Sebastian Shaw. This just reinforces in my mind that Disney will go by the Special Editions as cannon. It’s a shame since Sebastian Shaw gave such a great performance yet the ghost of him is a different actor.

Pictures here:

http://micechat.com/125100-star-wars-land-may-the-4th-be-with-you/

CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:

I bet it has more to do with the fact that the SEs are the only presently available version of the movie…

Yep

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Greedo-Han-shot-first/id/49755

TV’s Frink said:

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Greedo-Han-shot-first/id/49755

It is somewhat relevant here too, since the actor is saying he’s like to see the original versions.

I wasn’t saying it isn’t relevant, I was saying there’s already a dedicated thread for it.

Colson said:

pat man said:

ThiefCobbler4ever said:

I’m still keeping my chin up and hope for the day (or next year) we get the OUT (and the theatrical versions of the prequels) on Blu-ray and remastered DVD.

I too am hoping that one day we will have both the Original Unaltered Trilogy(OUT) and the Prequel Unaltered Trilogy(PUT). I hope that all of them are restored in 4K with the correct Colors and Contrast as well.

We can call them the OUTPUT.

OUTPUT. I like that. 😉

imperialscum said:

One way or another, putting hope on the “profit” is delusional. As I already said, LF is making billions with each new film. Several millions of profits from potential release of theatrical versions is not even worth a consideration (profit-wise).

You guys can think whatever you want, but money is not the reason the OOT has been nixed. It has nothing to do with the distribution rights, either. The sole reason Disney has no plans to restore the OOT is because George Lucas doesn’t want it to happen. Kathleen Kennedy and his minions still run Lucasfilm. Lucas himself is the largest single living shareholder of Disney stock. It’s not going to happen as long as he is alive.

It’s been 4 years already. Let it go.

Alderaan said:

It’s been 4 years already. Let it go.

Sounds reasonable.