Commander Courage

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Post: #141830
Topic: <strong>The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141830/action/topic#141830
Time: 27-Sep-2005 6:28 PM

In regards to fan edits, I have a few ideas on how to incorporate Qui-Gon into the prequels more, not just his one scene in RotS.

"Batman Begins" is an excellent source for possible Qui-Gon dialogue.

Post: #141826
Topic: Idea: Revenge of the Sith: Extended Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141826/action/topic#141826
Time: 27-Sep-2005 6:23 PM

That's not the only problem; what about Yoda's dialogue? I doubt the scene will ever be released since without Qui-Gon it is incomplete. He's one of my favorite actors, and I am seriously dissapointed. Shame on him for not returning for would have taken him, what, five minutes maximum? What I really don't like is how everything was kept under the radar; the way it was handled in AotC was acceptable (although I still cringe at the "NO!"), but we were promised something much more extensive in RotS, with Lucas and Neeson both dropping hints he'd return. I can't believe something could not be worked out between them.

Post: #141756
Topic: Idea: Revenge of the Sith: Extended Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141756/action/topic#141756
Time: 27-Sep-2005 5:14 PM

I asked this in the Episode 3 Fan Editing Discussion forum: Does anyone know why Liam Neeson didn't record his Qui-Gon scene?

Qui-Gon is my favorite character and his absence in such an essential scene really irked me.

Post: #141841
Topic: OT Released AGAIN!!! (DVDAnswers.com article on possible new box set...)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141841/action/topic#141841
Time: 27-Sep-2005 12:46 PM

I seriously doubt this will be any different from the 2004 release. The only difference will be the lack of the now-outdated bonus disc with the RotS preview material.

Post: #141371
Topic: Unbearable HC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141371/action/topic#141371
Time: 26-Sep-2005 3:21 PM

Originally posted by: Mr Bungle
Maybe Qui-Gonn appears but so Luke doesnt see him(would not know who he is!).

No Padme (we might as well chuck in Jar Jar as with Padme not force trained)

Right, that's why I said Qui-Gon would appear after Luke and Leia rejoin the party. And with Padme, can everyone see where I'm coming from with that?

Post: #141284
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141284/action/topic#141284
Time: 26-Sep-2005 3:01 AM

Well if you wanted to expand the format a bit considering the lack of material.

One scene I had in mind, for example, would be the conversation between Vader and Palpatine at the beginning of the RotJ radio drama. A "live action" version of this could be edited together from the ESB hologram scene (either version). Palpatine's lips wouldnt sync-up the whole time, but it might be something fun to experiment with. Then of course there is the whole scene with Luke contructing his lightsaber.

Post: #141283
Topic: case and disc art request.......PLEASE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141283/action/topic#141283
Time: 26-Sep-2005 2:57 AM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
King Kong The Criterion Collection(its the 1933 B&W version)
King Kong Colorized 1933 version

I would be interested in this as well as those should be part of my collection shortly.

Post: #141282
Topic: Unbearable HC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141282/action/topic#141282
Time: 26-Sep-2005 2:52 AM

Mace will never be a force spirit; he did not learn the secret of immortality taught to Obi-Wan and Yoda by Qui-Gon. According to Lucas, they "caught" Anakin on the other side, although I'd much prefer it if Anakin just dissapeared after his death and it was assumed since he was the Chosen One it was natural for him to become one with the force. What I would like to see (I've posted this before), is this:

-Luke looks off to the distance.
-Old Obi-Wan and Yoda are there, and old Anakin appears.
-Luke smiles at them, and Leia comes over to him ].
-Old spirits transform into their prequel trilogy selves, dressed appropriately (no cut-and-paste jobs).
-Luke and Leia join the rest of the group.
-Qui-Gon appears beside them and the group acknowledges each other.
-Final shot of the OT characters.
-NEW final shot of SAGA characters, the spirits.

Since the saga is really about Anakin, the final shot should feature him and the other full-saga characters. That, and I never liked that last shot of laughing Leia, clapping Lando, and dancing Ewoks. A new, triumphant musical cue should also be added to end the saga with an emotional bang. It would be nice to see Padme there with the rest of the spirits, to have Anakin reunited with his love and Luke and Leia see their mother, but the logistics of explaining how that would be possible would outrage many fans I'm sure. In my opinion, NOT seeing Padme really weakens the saga; what kind of happy ending is it when we're left to assume the hero's love is lost to oblivion? All that aside, seeing Qui-Gon makes perfect sense as he is the reason the rest of them are there in the first place.

Post: #141176
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141176/action/topic#141176
Time: 25-Sep-2005 8:23 PM

Yes, I know about Brock Peters; one of the greats. And how could I forget the caucasian Lando?

What I was getting at is you could use the Radio Dramas as a tool to recreate missing scenes.

Post: #141142
Topic: Episode II: Shroud of the Dark Side (the TM edit) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141142/action/topic#141142
Time: 25-Sep-2005 4:14 PM

Don't worry about timely responses TM; we all know you're a busy man and you'll get around to it eventually. Most of us don't have all day to spend on the forum anyway.

I'm glad you appreciate the input, and that's what makes this project so great. People like Rebel_1138, MTHaslett, and myself working along with you to put together the best possible version of Epsiode II. You answered all my questions in regards to your last post, and I eagerly await your next update. As for the ever-brought-up release date, how does May 2006 sound, in keeping with true Star Wars tradition?

Post: #141141
Topic: F'ing huge Star Trek thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141141/action/topic#141141
Time: 25-Sep-2005 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by: TheSessler
I know that, but in the films they both had "-A" on their Hulls didn't they, even though they were slightly different ships? Or do I need to go rewatch them again?

No, and yes.

The refit Enterprise was the same ship from TOS, until it was destroyed in Star Trek 3. In Star Trek 4, the crew was given a new ship of the same design, but to differentiate between the old and new Enterprise, "-A" was added to the registry number.

Post: #141005
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141005/action/topic#141005
Time: 25-Sep-2005 12:53 AM

Originally posted by: Rikter
<MagnoliaFan Edit Collection (Prototype - set is in the final stages now)

http://home.comcast.net/~blaksvn/Magfan_PT_-_SAMPLE.jpg

I know this is old but I've been meaning to mention it for a while. In "The Clone War" cover, you can still see Anakin's lightsaber original color because of the green aura around his hand. Before a final version of these go out, which won't be for a while, I just wanted to bring that to someone's attention.

Post: #141000
Topic: Episode 3: Fan Editing Ideas Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141000/action/topic#141000
Time: 25-Sep-2005 12:25 AM

theredbaron: I think talk of your rewrite project would best be in the threads you have already made for them, as the purpose of this thread is discussion over editing of the actual Episode 3 film.

Post: #140992
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140992/action/topic#140992
Time: 25-Sep-2005 12:07 AM

^Hahaha, nice.

Post: #140974
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140974/action/topic#140974
Time: 24-Sep-2005 11:41 PM

Justin Whalin.

I actually don't remember him too much, so maybe when the rest of the series comes out on DVD I'll end up liking him best. I just really dislike it when characters are recast. In the DVDs they reveal the reason Landes was replaced was that he looked too much like Dean Cain. I found that to be pretty silly, considering it didn't cause any complications for an entire season. Whatever.

Post: #140946
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140946/action/topic#140946
Time: 24-Sep-2005 10:54 PM

I did think Landes was great in the role, and compared to the other Jimmys (Jimmies? haha), that's saying alot. Imean, what did Marc McClure do in the movies? That's right, nothing.

Post: #140944
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140944/action/topic#140944
Time: 24-Sep-2005 10:45 PM

So for those of you who are big Superman fans here, who do you think were the best live-action representations of the main cast of characters? A few months ago my list would have been totally different, but this summer I bought Season 1 of "Lois & Clark," and it has quickly become one of my favorite adaptations of the Superman legend. An excellent season of an excellent show. Unfortunately from what I've heard it just isn't the same in later seasons, but being the completist I am I'm doomed to get the complete series. All that said:

Clark Kent/Superman: Christopher Reeve
Lois Lane: Terri Hatcher
Lex Luthor: John Shea (this is a hard one; before watching L&C I would have easily said Michael Rosenbaum)
Jonathan Kent: John Schneider
Martha Kent: Anette O'Toole
Perry White: Lane Smith
Jimmy Olsen: Michael Landes
Jor-El: Marlon Brando

This is an interesting list because, for me anyway, it shows what versions handled what aspects of Superman the best. The movies excelled in the larger-than-life superhero aspect, messiah parallels, and the history of Krypton. Lois & Clark best showed life in Clark's everyday life as a mild mannered reporter in Metropolis and his supporting cast at the Daily Planet. Smallville is great at showing the influence and importance of his adoptive parents, and brings out Clark's struggles of using his powers for good, but also his wish at times to be normal.

Post: #140941
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140941/action/topic#140941
Time: 24-Sep-2005 10:29 PM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
If I ever do anything for Empire or Jedi, it would involve hiring voice actors to record audio versions of the deleted scenes. I have never found the right cast to make that work.

I recommend Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Perry King, Ann Sachs, Brock Peters, and Joshua Fardon.

Post: #140936
Topic: Episode 3: Fan Editing Ideas Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140936/action/topic#140936
Time: 24-Sep-2005 10:04 PM

We haven't visited this subject in a while.

Now that it seems Liam Neeson did NOT record his Qui-Gon dialogue, where does this leave future fan edits for RotS? Looks like MagnoliaFan will have to put those alternate plans into motion. More importantly, why DIDN'T Neeson record the lines? And why couldn't this have been resolved for the DVD at least?

Post: #141009
Topic: F'ing huge Star Trek thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141009/action/topic#141009
Time: 24-Sep-2005 7:05 PM

Well it was the same design as the refit; almost the same ship in fact. The second chart has a more apporpriate name, Constitution II.

Post: #140997
Topic: Episode I Digital Yoda Images!!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140997/action/topic#140997
Time: 24-Sep-2005 6:20 PM

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Originally posted by: zion
I don't think I could ever enjoy the films again if digital Yoda found his way into the OT. Not to say that they couldn't make it work (though I doubt it), but it would take too much away from the films in my opinion. If they did that, they might as well digitize Chewie or every storm trooper. There really is no reason to do it.

Exactly. I'm sure a CGI Artoo would fix the problem of him going down stairs, and hey, then they could show his rocket boosters in the OT! And George wasn't too happy with the look of the cantina; why not just replace all the creatures with CG aliens?

This can get out of hand very quickly.

Post: #140854
Topic: Romances AS bad or worse than Episode II's?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140854/action/topic#140854
Time: 24-Sep-2005 11:56 AM

Ben Affleck seems to be a recurring character in some of the worst love stories ever told. Interesting...

Post: #140667
Topic: Info Wanted: Star Tours footage?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140667/action/topic#140667
Time: 24-Sep-2005 2:23 AM

What we need is someone on the inside who works at Disney and can copy the footage for us. But I'm sure they wouldn't want this stuff getting out, so it might be harder than acquiring the Death Star plans themselves.

Post: #140665
Topic: Idea & Info: the IMAX film 'Special Effects'
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140665/action/topic#140665
Time: 24-Sep-2005 2:20 AM

I remember seeing this at the IMAX when I was a kid before the Special Editions came out. Exciting stuff.

Unfortunately the documentary itself was not released, rather "Behind the Scenes With King Kong In Special Effects," a half-hour NOVA special about the making of the King Kong segment that opened the show. Being a huge Kong fan we of course bought it anyway; it's very interesting, but I still wish they would have released the actual documentary.

Also, am I the only one who thinks, other than the laser blast special effects, the original sequence is better than the IMAX version?

Post: #140660
Topic: Episode II: Shroud of the Dark Side (the TM edit) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140660/action/topic#140660
Time: 24-Sep-2005 2:14 AM

After MTHaslett's reponse I hope I didn't sound too critcal. I was just trying to be constructive!