Adamwankenobi

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Post: #165420
Topic: Looking for a partner...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165420/action/topic#165420
Time: 24-Dec-2005 3:26 PM

Originally posted by: daveytod
My current projects are: The Sith Revealed, Episode III The Video Game - The Movie, and Rebel Assault II - The Movie. I'm doing these with the aim to preserve as many of the old video games cutscenes onto DVD as possible, and have plans to do many more.

These sound like the kind of projects that Kaal-Jhyy is usually interested in. And he's great with the menus, so you might want to ask him.

Post: #165416
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165416/action/topic#165416
Time: 24-Dec-2005 3:02 PM

Originally posted by: Nanner Split

Adamwankenobi, get online so we can argue about something!

I'm here buddy!

Post: #165415
Topic: Merry Christmas
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165415/action/topic#165415
Time: 24-Dec-2005 3:01 PM

Happy holidays to all!

Post: #165414
Topic: EU
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165414/action/topic#165414
Time: 24-Dec-2005 2:54 PM

Originally posted by: Kam

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
Yeah, they are Lucasfilm even has an entire system of organization devoted to keeping continuity. Ask Nathan Butler. He knows everything about it.

And they called it bullshit, bullshit.

What does that system run on?
Windows NT?
Who organizes it?
Retarded monkeys on heroin? (The same ones who make the patch changes to World of Warcraft)

I'm sorry if he has a whole organization system for continuity, then I'm Shadow the fucking hedgehog.

Because it sure as hell doesnt look like he gives half a shit about continuity.

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I wasn't referring to Lucas. I was referring to Lucas Licensing, which maintains an incredibly organized continuity system which has kept not only the entire EU mostly non-contradictory with itself, but non-contradictory with the films for the most part as well. As a general rule, as creator of a universe, Lucas himself doesn't necessarily have to follow it, but usually he does (ex. the names of Coruscant, Kashyyyk, the characters of Quinlan Vos, Aayla Secura, etc.), but on the other hand, when he has specific things that he wants to do, he will contradict it (ex. Fett's history). However, for things like Fett's history, the EU people then passed off all of those books already written about his history as "false stories that he spread about himself to keep his past a mystery, and that his history as seen in AOTC is the correct one). See what I mean? Here are the general poilicies Lucas Licensing follows, directly from wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expanded_Universe_%28Star_Wars%29

Post: #165413
Topic: A More Elegant Weapon, a More Civilized Age
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165413/action/topic#165413
Time: 24-Dec-2005 2:46 PM

Originally posted by: battlewars
it was stupid and worst of all there wasnt any suspense in it

I must differ.

Post: #165372
Topic: Which did you prefer, the SE or the 2004 DVD edition?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165372/action/topic#165372
Time: 24-Dec-2005 8:31 AM

Here's another question that bugs me. Is it true that Lucas really said he was done tinkering with his films? Did he say that in an actual interview or was it the product of some messageboard? I really hope not. I mean, he needs to fix all of his mistakes and make the 2007 release the actual definitive version. He needs to make a version that will present the original trilogy in the best way it can ever be seen. If he can do that, I shall be a very happy panda.

Are the 2004 versions really the "work in progress" versions. I mean, common sense tells me they are, but I still have a bad feeling that Lucas might not fix them, and will continue to market them as the final versions forever. Can you shed any light on the situation?

Post: #165370
Topic: Which did you prefer, the SE or the 2004 DVD edition?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165370/action/topic#165370
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:53 AM

Yes, exactly. When I saw the recent re-packaging where it says "all three restored and remastered," I thought, "Not only are these people being duped about thinking thids is the OOT, they are also led to believe it has been COMPLETELY restored and rematered."

Of course, if Lucasfilm admitted that they fucked up, especially at this stage, they would lose the $$$$, and anger many.

But tell me, what was the deal with these DivX copies you speak of? What was the general quality compared to the official DVDs?

Post: #165367
Topic: Which did you prefer, the SE or the 2004 DVD edition?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165367/action/topic#165367
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:33 AM

Originally posted by: olzen
The AHN audio-track has received much bashing. Like you, I'm clueless when it comes to the surround-channel switching and the loss of the Force-fanfare during the assault on the Death Star, but it's my belief that the audio quality problems are unsolveable. It's obvious that the audiotrack was either damaged or in bad quality from the beginning, due to the indie-nature of the first film. I'm glad that they managed to improve on it as much as they did, cause in the old version, the whole soundtrack sounded like it had been recorded in a can. At least the problems have been narrowed down to a few lines now.

Furthermore, this is not the only DVD I have noticed this problem on. The exact same glitch is present on my DVD of Sergio Leone's "A Fistful of Dynamite", which is an MGM release. In the same scene, one line and be crystal clear and then the next can be muffled. Both films are getting older and technlogy has certainly changed quite a lot in all those years. So again, let's be grateful for what we do have. It is obvious that despite the drawbacks, a lot of effort was put into both picture and audio. If you ignore the colour "correction", it's actually virtually impossible to see that these films were shot 20-30 years ago. I know this is originaltrilogy.com and that the DVD's are certainly not perfect, but I think the criticism of things like the audio quality has been quite unfair. When they finally decided to restore the films for good back in '97, the picture had deteriorated so much Darth Vader was turning blue. So I'm just grateful to have these films in at least average quality!

I think, though, that the quality of the audio for the DVD was directly affected by the small amount of time they had to work on the DVDs. They seemed to focus so much on the video quality, it seems they disregarded the audio portion. The video was in porr condition, yet they improved it to near-2004 quality. From the great quality of certain portions of the sound, it seems they could re-mix the entire film that way, using their technology. One reason I have such little preference for the original version of ANH is the sound. It sounds horrible, no matter how you look at it.

Post: #165366
Topic: ANH Space Battle aka The Battle of Yavin
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165366/action/topic#165366
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:25 AM

Originally posted by: Nanner Split
But you can do that already in the ROTS game. *rolls eyes*

And the ROTS game contradicted what had already been established, and what would be common sense - Vader could never use force lightning because, as evidenced in ROTJ, force lightning would damage his suit and could be fatal to him.

Post: #165364
Topic: Definition of names in the SW universe.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165364/action/topic#165364
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:22 AM

Originally posted by: twister111
<edit>Oh, yeah, and, I once searched on dictionary.com "Jedi". It came up with something about being funny and, a fool. Though, that doesn't come up anymore as, the definition.</edit>

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
I don't believe that, though. I really, really doubt he did the Ewok films just for his daughter. Although I personally find them quite fun and entertaining, it is obvious that $$$$ was his primary motivation.

In a biography thing I think he said that his adopting of his son was attributed to his daughters. Basically, He wanted another daughter but, his daughters wanted a brother. So he gave in. If they can make him adopt another human being. Then, they can make him do anything. I'de bet money that if they wanted the original trilogy on DVD(sans SE) to be released it would be announced(and, in production) the next morning.

Yes, I believe he would, for that reason.

Post: #165363
Topic: Favorite old-school star wars game?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165363/action/topic#165363
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:20 AM

Originally posted by: grifter
Dark Forces, Jedi Knight, X Wing Alliance, Star Wars 32X (the upgrade system that you pluged into the Sega genesis or megadrive if you are from europe) shadows of the empire and rogue squadron for N64, the star wars arcade game by sega....

Yes, those were very cool games. Too bad now we get crap like that shoot-em'-up ROTS game. *sniff*

Post: #165362
Topic: The Sad State Of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165362/action/topic#165362
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:17 AM

Originally posted by: Scruffy

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
Seriously, what's so bad about the EU? Why do some consider it such a waste of time? The same could be easily said about the films.

Excellent, and very true. Two hours with a good Star Wars book (or game, or score) is time better spent than two hours with TPM or AotC. (YMMV.)

And most Star Wars novels are written by people who can actually write.

Originally posted by: grifter
now it's more like: "you like SW? even the PT?...."

I gotta admit that's true.

Post: #165361
Topic: I have seen the Holiday Special!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165361/action/topic#165361
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:15 AM

Originally posted by: Ell the Ewok
Yay its Xmas eve! That means Holiday Special Day!

Yay for me too!

Post: #165359
Topic: ROTJ Script help
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165359/action/topic#165359
Time: 24-Dec-2005 7:13 AM

Originally posted by: battlewars
when will adamwan give us his review?

I didn't have the patience to read the entire thing. I basically skimmed over it. I like the idea of Obi-Wan and Yoda returning to help Luke on Corus- I mean Had Abaddon. Replacing the second Death Star with the city planet (whatever it may be called) would have made for a spectacular conclusion!

Post: #165315
Topic: ANH Space Battle aka The Battle of Yavin
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165315/action/topic#165315
Time: 24-Dec-2005 1:30 AM

Next step - Lucas will no doubt digitally alter Alec Guiness in ANH to make him do flips during the lightsaber battle with Vader.

Post: #165314
Topic: The Sad State Of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165314/action/topic#165314
Time: 24-Dec-2005 1:28 AM

I just think they just exaggerated a little too much. The truth was that there were those who really liked it and those who really hated it.

Post: #165309
Topic: The Sad State Of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165309/action/topic#165309
Time: 24-Dec-2005 1:04 AM

This article in the link below, which was just published on StarWars.com today, pretty much proves your point exactly, Cable X-1. StarWars.com basically spells it out for everyone. It's quite pathetic to read actually. Take a look:

http://www.starwars.com/welcome/about/news/f20051223/indexp8.html

Post: #165307
Topic: ANH Space Battle aka The Battle of Yavin
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165307/action/topic#165307
Time: 24-Dec-2005 12:44 AM

And did you you hear what McCallum said in the ROTS DVD commentary? He said (joking) something like "We were astonished on set. Christopher Lee, 82 years old made that jump on his own."

Post: #165306
Topic: Any Star Wars TV stuff coming up?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165306/action/topic#165306
Time: 24-Dec-2005 12:40 AM

Are you serious? They would have to get someone who looks a hell of a lot like Harrison Ford! Unless of course he uses photoreallism with Harrison doing the voice.

Post: #165305
Topic: Leia's Metal Bikini
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165305/action/topic#165305
Time: 24-Dec-2005 12:39 AM

Post: #165304
Topic: Definition of names in the SW universe.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165304/action/topic#165304
Time: 24-Dec-2005 12:38 AM

Yes. They do serve their purpose. And yes, they have much more of an OT feel.

Post: #165287
Topic: The truth about remakes...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165287/action/topic#165287
Time: 23-Dec-2005 10:26 PM

That's a whole lotta dead kittens!

Post: #165285
Topic: EU
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165285/action/topic#165285
Time: 23-Dec-2005 10:25 PM

Originally posted by: Shimraa
hey is that recovery book any good. the one where luke goes to recover the outwardbound flight.?

Post: #165280
Topic: ANH Space Battle aka The Battle of Yavin
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165280/action/topic#165280
Time: 23-Dec-2005 10:00 PM

Some of the worst CGI in a theatrical film I've ever seen was in Jumanji from 1995.

But I actually like CGI. To me it is no less believable than puppets. The Phantom Menace actually was the best of the prequels in terms of combining CGI and puppets. That worked well, IMHO. It kept some of the original star wars elements, yet added something new.

Post: #165279
Topic: Definition of names in the SW universe.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165279/action/topic#165279
Time: 23-Dec-2005 9:59 PM

I don't believe that, though. I really, really doubt he did the Ewok films just for his daughter. Although I personally find them quite fun and entertaining, it is obvious that $$$$ was his primary motivation.