CHEWBAKAspelledwrong

A lot of those trailer shots are just glamour shots. For instance Jyn vs Tie Fighter, Jyn in tunnel, etc

Cobra Kai said:

Fang Zei said:

One thing Bill Hunt disregards in his latest post is that an OOT restoration might not be based on the o-neg.

It could be that, like Blade Runner, the o-neg will be used for the current version but other sources (like interpositives and separation masters) could be used for the unaltered versions. This would still produce something much better looking than any fan-restoration could hope to achieve with a 35mm print.

I’m certainly no expert on this. But couldnt they just scan all of the original elements that were cut out of the negatives separately and then digitally reassemble the original cut? I’m just trying to understand why the current state of the o-negs would rule out that an OOT restoration has taken place, as Bill firmly believes.

Ostensibly

I think Bill makes a few giant leaps to come to his “definitive” conclusion, based on the evidence he provides. And no doubt there’s a gag order out if it actually is happening.

lovelikewinter said:

I want the Ewok Adventure and Battle for Endor on blu-ray. For what they are (1980’s TV Movies) they are pretty good and would be something kids today would like.

I bet those would look fine on V-CD.

TV’s Frink said:

CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:

TV’s Frink said:

CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:

Bill Hunt has shared his 2 Cents ® on the rumors.

He linked back here via Harmy’s DE.

Hi Bill!

I meant this forum, not this thread. Specifically, Harmy’s thread.

I know. Doesn’t mean he’s not lurking here… or you.

TV’s Frink said:

CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:

Bill Hunt has shared his 2 Cents ® on the rumors.

He linked back here via Harmy’s DE.

Hi Bill!

2x post

JawsTDS said:

Fang Zei said:

https://twitter.com/pablohidalgo/status/834885989583622145
Oh, God.

You don’t think…

I feel like this guy pulls stuff out his ass sometimes, merely to shut people up… and I really hope he’s wrong.

I think you’re right. And it’s his own fault for engaging in topics he probably knows he shouldn’t.

SilverWook said:

DuracellEnergizer said:

CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:

SilverWook said:

Where the heck is he getting that 20 years figure from? We still had our VHS and Laserdisc OT versions of recent vintage back in 1997.

Didn’t the ad campaign for the last VHS / LD release state it would be the last home media release of the original versions?

I don’t believe anyone took that proclamation seriously at the time. Personally, I thought it was just a sales gimmick.

ROTJ did not…

That settles it. The big announcement at Celebration is a theatrical cut BD of Jedi only. Hence the "surprise

Bill Hunt has shared his 2 Cents ® on the rumors.

SilverWook said:

Where the heck is he getting that 20 years figure from? We still had our VHS and Laserdisc OT versions of recent vintage back in 1997.

Didn’t the ad campaign for the last VHS / LD release state it would be the last home media release of the original versions? He’s probably simply saying 20 years since the SE.

TV’s Frink said:

CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:

TV’s Frink said:

I think you missed the point.

Which was?

Tyr said he won’t believe the OOT is real until he’s watched the end credits. In my version, he gets to the very last scene before he discovers it’s a new SE with a single change.

As in mine. Except he actually has to watch the credits to find out.

Jones isn’t credited in the original cut of Star Wars.

TV’s Frink said:

I think you missed the point.

Which was?

TV’s Frink said:

Tyrphanax said:

As always, I’ll believe it when I have it on my screen and the end credits are rolling.

TYR: This is amazing!
TYR: Finally I’m watching an official version of the OOT!!
STAR WARS: [Luke gets a medal]
TYR: [tearing up]
STAR WARS: [Han gets a medal.]
TYR: [smiling, weeping]
STAR WARS: [Chewie still doesn’t get a medal]
TUR: [balling]
STAR WARS: [*James Earl Jones credited]
TYR: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

FTFY

nickyd47 said:

Fang Zei said:

bump

http://makingstarwars.net/2017/02/rumor-unaltered-original-star-wars-trilogy-re-released-year/

He couldn’t share what the sources told him because?

In depth discussion ongoing in the 4K thread in general discussion.

ATMachine said:

Yeah, I’d be interested to learn how we know that person got fired.

His last great leak, perhaps.

Fang Zei said:

joefavs said:

Has anyone suggested that Disney might put out a regular Blu-ray (of either the OUT or a new master of the SE) this year and then a UHD release after 2020? They’d be able to cash in on the anniversary and have something exclusive for when Fox’s distribution deal runs out. Plus the ST will be complete by then, so it could be box set city.

That’s been a big theory of mine as well.

The timing is certainly right. They could get away with it being a 1080p-only release this year, for the 40th. Next year, not so much. But I would still hope the unaltered trilogy eventually makes it to the 4k disc format as well.

That’s the thing. . . . Disney is so late on UHD, no titles yet, including two new-release Star Wars flicks, at a time when Fox is putting B quality action/sci fi and even cheesy romantic comedies out on the format. To not have an anniversary edition of the world’s most popular movie franchise out on the latest and greatest format–especially when, as Bill Hunt notes, the floodgates have opened (bunch of old catalog titles announced this week). I wouldn’t be surprised if Disney made their debut here–and it makes sense for Fox too, could be a real format seller and great last dance for them with Star Wars. TFA and RO on the format in the lead up to TLJ is likely too, I would say.

I’m thinking I might wait and see if there’s a collectors’ edition this fall like we got with TFA. They waited for then to release the 3d BD of TFA; with the 3D going out form the onset, maybe we’ll get a UHD collectors’ box in October.

suspiciouscoffee said:

According to this, there’s a much better slipcover with the awesome IMAX poster in the UK.

Is it region-coded???

DominicCobb said:

and their box art is the best anyway.

Really? The only one that’s any good is the standard one. Similar to poster anyway. Disappointingly they scrubbed fader’s shadow from it for some reason. He’s on the DVD though.

Tyrphanax said:

Really tired of retailer-specific content.

And always with incredibly ugly box art too.

joefavs said:

Has anyone suggested that Disney might put out a regular Blu-ray (of either the OUT or a new master of the SE) this year and then a UHD release after 2020? They’d be able to cash in on the anniversary and have something exclusive for when Fox’s distribution deal runs out. Plus the ST will be complete by then, so it could be box set city.

Perhaps. But I think anyone who doesn’t think TLJ and IX will get UHD on their respective home video launch days is kidding themselves.

In all seriousness though, I can’t figure what else that could mean besides a new home video product and/or a wide theatrical release.

moviefreakedmind said:

http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-orlando-kicks-off-with-epic-tribute-to-sagas-40th-anniversary

It says that there will be some “not to be missed surprises”, whatever that means.

Not the OUT, that’s for sure. It’s been five years for fucks sake.

Alderaan said:

Well, wish and hope if you want. I’m not going to begrudge you that. But maybe busting Disney’s balls a little after 5 freaking years, especially the way Lucas was criticized, might be a little more productive than everyone just shrugging their shoulders and closing their eyes.

Well given that practically everyone here has said that they’ll hold out until Celebration/May 25, or this fall at the latest, what exactly are you so bitter against us about? I guarantee you hell will be raised against Kennedy/Lucasfilm on this site if there’s no OUT announcement by the end of May.