Alexrd

FrederikOlsen said:

Fact is, he has been using that excuse numerous times before. That's the excuse that has graced us with stuff like rocks in front of R2, the turd that is CGI Jabba, Jedi Rocks, Darth Vader screaming "NO!" and a dead Hayden Christensen eyeing the woman who's supposed to be his daughter. I wouldn't be surprised if he's still spewing out this crap.

Wait, he gave an explanation about the Blu-ray changes?

Bingowings said:

While the Vulture Droids make sense in a Science Fiction context (as with the pilot free Cylon Raiders in NuGalactica) does it make sense visually in a Science Fantasy context?

Earlier ideas had droids piloting fighters like their human counterparts.

We see droids driving vehicles and piloting aircraft so would it make more visual sense to see them pilot the fighters instead of being the fighters?

I think we can still assume droids are piloting them. At least I don't recall anything in the movies that can prove otherwise.

aalenfae said:

I actually thought that the Battle Droids flew Vulture Droids when the movie first came out. 

So did I.

timdiggerm said:

One of the failures of the PT is that Artoo & Threepio are not the main characters the way they are in the OT.

I don't see it as a failure. I don't think it would work the same way. They are telling a different story with the PT.

Bingowings said:

But would you have aliens at the Hoth or Yavin bases?

When you look at those rebel troops in their trenches on Hoth it feels like a real battle, WWII with lasers.

Would it feel the same if some of those guys had tentacular faces?

It could still feel like a real battle. Only on a galaxy far, far away... I get your point though, but we shouldn't ignore the setting. Wookiees would fit great on Hoth.

MrInsaneA said:

ROTJ definitely needs more aliens in the Alliance. Not just Mon Calamari and Sullustans,

Oh, right. Forgot the Sullustan.

In my opinion, the aliens are what helps me to believe in the huge scope of the galaxy in Star Wars. It's one of the things I like in the PT over the OT. We see in the cantina (and later in Jabba's Palace) that there are many other species on this universe, and I find it very strange (from a narrative POV) that only humans formed the Rebel forces. Specially when the aliens are the ones being reprimanded. In RotJ we see a new species on the Alliance (Mon Calamari), but it's still lacking.

But answering to your question, I think Grievous is an example of an alien that could be replaced by an human. And for a dramatic stance, the droid army of the Separatists (although aliens would do, too).

That always reminds me of some ads from the 80s/early 90s.

Harmy said:

Actually, I don't think you should take away the DNR at all. I'm pretty sure they DNRed it specifically because of the 3D release and the 2D will most likely be just a 2D version of the 3D master.

Also, given LFL's history, it's quite possible that the new TPM master is 1080p only (not necessarily the scan but the master)  so there's no guarantee that the resolution would be higher either.

Actually, this DNR'ed version from the BD's was made back in '99 for showing on digital theaters.

I think it was. Vader took the role of henchman, black rider, whatever... He was the second in command. Only on the sequels and prequels he started to get the spotlight.

bkev said:

Finally, the ridiculous powers of the Force from the prequels put to good use.

Wasn't that more close to the "ridiculous powers of the Force" from the OT?

I'm glad there will be a 2D version available too. I might try the 3D version just out of curiosity.

Davnes007 said:

aalenfae said:

...a little video of suggestions for Adywan the other month, if anybody cares to take a look:

http://vimeo.com/32681597

(Fixed da linky - there was an extra space at the end)

I really like the idea of Vader having his saber lit up, and ready for action when he enters the base.

I like the idea, but I think it's too soon on the video. Maybe only activate it from 1:51 onwards (on the video). This way it gives the idea that he could sense he's near, thus making more sense.

It's not like Kenny Baker had an easier role.

Mielr said:

I think it's the general consensus than Daniels is an ass. I understand he was pretty unkind to Kenny Baker, during filming and otherwise.

Yes, I've heard/read that too.

If Padmé doesn't die, what's the excuse for Luke not staying with her?

Tobar said:

A man can dream! =(

It's not that I don't want to see something like that (because I do), but it would be too expensive.

SKot said:

I know that AOTC has some slight color timing changes and possibly a small audio addition, but I'm only counting actual frame editing changes here...so for the sake of this listing I'm considering it the basically the same version.

AotC does have edited frames. Some shots are on a different order after Dooku's duel with Yoda.

See here.

Tobar said:

I'd love to see a movie done by Blur Studio.

That's never going to happen.

jonathan7 said:

Some may stone me for this, but could Ady replace the Tatooine matte at the start with something new...

I think he could use some of the footage from TPM and/or AotC.

Isley said:

adywan said:

Alexrd said:

This may be old, but I noticed in this shot comparison that the blade is not aligned with the top of the hilt (on Luke's lightsaber). Can it be fixed?

Already been fixed:

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/94562

The original lightsaber blade was attached to the hilt correctly. It was bent yes and that needed fixing, but not the way it was attached to the blade.

I was talking about the Revisited version, not the original. Anyway, Adywan got it fixed and that's what matters.

I believe this was a mistake on the editing room, since the music is cut too. Fortunately this can easily be fixed by switching back the scenes into the original order.

This may be old, but I noticed in this shot comparison that the blade is not aligned with the top of the hilt (on Luke's lightsaber). Can it be fixed?

TV's Frink said:

Ok, fair enough.  How about "I crossed out everything that you've said a million times before.  You're welcome?"

I thank you for him.

Regarding the reasons, I specially agree with 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9.

Pennsylvania Jones said:

Seriously, where do you get all this music?

OST?

Harmy said:

Yeah, I do actually prefer the DC of Watchmen

Yes, me too. I was asking because when I mentioned Watchmen I forgot to specify.

Cuchulainn said:

I have the 'Ultimate Cut' Watchmen DVD with 'The Black Freighter' edited into the DC. To be honest it's probably too long, really...

I agree. The Black Freighter works better in the book.

Harmy said:

Oh, shit! I forgot about Watchmen.

Director's Cut, too?