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#698313
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PS78: Pre-ANH Star Wars Bootleg VHS from 1978 ***"RAW" DVD RELEASED***
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/698313/action/topic#698313
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Hello. Hope this is an appropriate thread to post this query and associated images.

This last 34 years, I've had a 4x3 letterboxed pre-ANH version of Star Wars on a VHS tape. The original tape from which my copy was copied was purchased in Malaysia in '79 or '80. From my research into the various soundtracks, this one bears the hallmarks of the 'mono' mix.

Of all the screencaps from various boots I've seen to date, none seem to show the version that I have. The images below are captures from the MPEG-2 digital transfer I made of my VHS tape.

Can anyone advise me of the 'popular name' that's been given to this particular version? Or provide additional info.

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#292955
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OHMSS - the ABC Cut (remastered) (Released)
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Originally posted by: Moth3r
Originally posted by: Blofelds Cat
The thread which mentioned the url of the website that discusses the circumstances of the ABC Edit was removed so I figure I was in breach of one of the guidelines.
I can't see any recently deleted threads, and I don't believe that Jay or Zion would delete something without giving you a reason.

What's the difference between the TV version and the DVD? Is the only change the addition of the Part 2 promo and Part 1 recap, or are there other scenes which have been edited?

EDIT - Just noticed this thread was from 2005 - it looks like suntech bumped it by accident, and I thought it was recent. D'oh!


The differences 'twixt the TV version and the theatrical cut/DVD are myriad.

Basically, the US Network, ABC, rearranged the scenes of OHMSS so that the TV version actually commenced with a scene from the middle of the film and then jumped backwards and forwards using a voice-over narration (supposedly the voice of James Bond) to cover the utter lack of continuity which resulted from the re-editing.

The ABC deemed OHMSS too slow in getting to the action and feared that viewers would quickly switch channels. With this in mind, ABC souped-up OHMSS so that it commenced with Bond's escape from the Alpine lair of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. (or 'Specto' as the narration called it).

Several scenes were removed from the ABC version due to their redundancy in the new version of the narrative; and as the movie was broadcast in 1976 - at a time where TV Networks took their social responsibility for ensuring family viewing seriously - several scenes were trimmed of overt violence and risque dialogue.

While I in no way condone what ABC did to OHMSS, I have tremendous respect for the manner in which it was done (it was no 'hack and slash' job but a professionally edited project) and it has great value as an example of how an existing work can be successfully altered to bear no resemblance to the original.

"OHMSS - The ABC Cut" is perhaps the first 'fan edit' of them all.

I believe that the ABC Cut is available on Rapidshare and Bittorrent but I stress that I am not responsible for it being available on those facilities nor do I condone or encourage the publication or downloading of copyrighted works.

cheers all,

Blofelds Cat

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#220170
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Info Wanted: James Bond Edits
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/220170/action/topic#220170
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Originally posted by: Troy
Originally posted by: Blofelds CatI am trying to get originals of a couple of the UK silver 25th Anniversary VHS sleeves for my collection. I need FRWL and Goldfinger sleeves to complete my set.

I'm also looking for non-English VHS sleeves from releases PRIOR to the current generic artwork now in use in all countries of the world.


Like these?

(PICTURE HERE)


Yup! Them's the ones. The only sleeve I don't have is FRWL. My sleeve's of Goldfinger and Thunderball are marred by library rental stickers.

Have been on the lookout for these on Ebay myself. Sleeve's from this issue come up occasionally but it hasn't been my luck that the auction's are for the sleeve's I'm after. Will keep trying.

I still maintain that the first issue black label WHV series was generally the best range. Classic one-sheet art was used for all the UK/Australian sleeve's except DN, FRWL, YOLT and OHMSS. The German WHV range, however, DID utilise the one-sheet art for YOLT and OHMSS at least (both of which I have copies of).

Ah, the joys of collecting for the professional sadarase.


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#220166
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Info Wanted: James Bond Edits
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/220166/action/topic#220166
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Originally posted by: Troy
I only know what was said when it was passed on to me, don't ask me if it's the same one or not. I don't have both to compare.


Thanks for the reply. I imagine someone just gave my project a new label.

Just out of interest, there was a fan working on his own edit of NSNA, also in the style of the Eon series. He has gone so far as to produce a custom title sequence in a Binder/Kleinman hybrid style.

He too was replacing the LeGrand score but was using non-Bond music.

If there are any Brit fans out there interested in trading for my Never Say McClory Again project, I am trying to get originals of a couple of the UK silver 25th Anniversary VHS sleeves for my collection. I need FRWL and Goldfinger sleeves to complete my set.

I'm also looking for non-English VHS sleeves from releases PRIOR to the current generic artwork now in use in all countries of the world.

PM me if interested.

cheers
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#220152
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Info Wanted: James Bond Edits
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/220152/action/topic#220152
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Originally posted by: Troy
Never Say Never, Sean: The Double-0-Heaven Cut. This is a re-edit of the 1983 rouge Bond, which presents the original film with all the familiar EON 007 movie motifs including the famous gun barrel introduction and a pre-titles sequence.


Hmmm. "Never Say Never, Sean: The Double-0-Heaven Cut" sounds awfully similar to my project, "Never Say McClory Again".

Perhaps someone has re-edited my re-edit. If this is so, can someone let me know. Naturally, I don't have a problem if there is a re-edit as anyone can do so. But if it's essentially my soundtrack work with only a few slight changes, I don't think it's appropriate to change the title of the piece.

cheers.

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#164004
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OHMSS - the ABC Cut (remastered) (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164004/action/topic#164004
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Looks like I'm a bit hamstrung here.

The thread which mentioned the url of the website that discusses the circumstances of the ABC Edit was removed so I figure I was in breach of one of the guidelines.

Alas, I know of no other way to promote the project.

Perhaps a link to my general OHMSS website would be allowed.... but I'm not game to post it in case that too is in breach of the rules.

Any suggestions?
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#163645
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OHMSS - the ABC Cut (remastered) (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163645/action/topic#163645
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Announcing the completion of a 2-disc remastered edition, in both PAL and NTSC formats, of the infamous US TV network, ABC, cut of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

This new edition is a widescreen shot-for-shot recreation of the original 2-part broadcast, complete with Part 2 promo and Part 1 recap, using a VHS dub of an ancient original Betamax recording of the 1976 broadcast as a visual and aural reference.

Video and principal audio has been sourced from the PAL mgm dvd. Original ABC narration has been lifted from the aforementioned videotape and mixed with the audio of the mgm dvd.

Although mastered in PAL, the project has been converted to NTSC - to test the capabilities of my new Canopus Procoder 2.0 encoding software.

Hi-res sleeve art has been created for the project by that same artistic genius responsible for the recent dvd’s of the ‘banned’ Criterion Bond’s.

A website showcasing the remastered OHMSS ABC Cut will be online soon for the benefit of the one, perhaps two, among the forum readership for whom this topic might hold interest. The site will merely outline the processes involved in creating this purely private fan project.