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#86063
Topic
Riddles
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/86063/action/topic#86063
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Originally posted by: DanielB
Where are we up to with a new riddle anyway?


I dunno, i think we got stumped and the thread got derailed. I say someone post a riddle and we go from the first one posted. I dont have one, but Id like to see this thread continue, it was/is fun

-Darth Simon
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#86062
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HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/86062/action/topic#86062
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I think its more than letting the market tell you what they want to buy. Especially in the case of a format war like this. Let me explain what i mean.

Basically this thread has discussed how there really isnt all that much difference behind the quality of audio/video that would be available on these two formats. So its the marketing departments of each of these two formats (or the companies behind the formats) job to market their product in such a way that you say to your self, my current dvds arent good enough i need these new ones, or at least say all my new movies should take advantage of this new format cause its that much better, even if it really isnt.

Mind you, people like us who know whats going on, and know the difference arent as easily fooled by this, but the majority of the consumers will buy stuff because the marketing convinces them that they need it or it is a superior product.

Not to get into much detail but two quick examples. The pet rock. Did anybody need this? was there even a demand of the consumer for this to be 'developed'? no, but it still sold millions. Second. PC vs Mac. They are both computers, they can essentially both handle the same tasks (i said not getting into much detail) but PC's were marketed better and therefore most people use PC's. Mac took a niche hold of the market. This is also true with the ipod, other music players came out before the ipod, were they as good or better? possilby, but Apple destroyed them as far as marketing went and now holds the market.

so strayed a little off topic, but i think the point is there.

-Darth Simon
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#86013
Topic
Am I the only one who prefers the old ewok music?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/86013/action/topic#86013
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I actually never had anything against the ewoks either. And one of the things that upset me about the special editions (which i didnt mind as much as some people, but i still think the DVD should have the original version on it as an option, even if it was an easter egg) was the removal of Yub Nub.

The way i see it, first off, i dont not like the music of the new one, i just prefer Yub Nub. I dont think that the music fits with whats going on in the scene. For instance, there is one part where an ewok is playing the drums on some of the helmets (stormtrooper, imperial scout, death star trooper i believe) the original music had a part that coincided with this (at least from my recollection).

The other thing, I saw the celebrations on the other planets as wierd. They just blew up the death star, the heros basically land on endor and theirs not much time before they have this celebration (a few hours max) Ok, i understand they have advanced communication chains because their technology is beyond ours, but...its a rebellion, most of the bases are gonna be hidden...not to mention that just about all of their forces are were at this battle, so who would they really be telling, and who are all these people celebrating. Most of the people back at these cities are probably indifferent to the rebellion and just want to go on with their everyday lives, sure they may not like the empire, but they'd rather not get killed over it.

finally, I've always seen it as a celebration on endor. the Yub Nub song is a 'tribal' ewok song...some song of happiness and rejoicing...so unlike most movie music, its something that the people in the movie are actually hearing (and the ewoks are actually singing it).

thats pretty much why i like Yub Nub better and why i feel the ending should have stayed on endor and not been celebrations on all the other planets.

-Darth Simon
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#85883
Topic
I Love George Lucas
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/85883/action/topic#85883
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I say it depends what your going for as far as your cover set. If your just looking to have a Drew Struzan set of dvd covers for all 6 then i dont think the inconsistancy is that big of a deal, besides, thats what the movie was called at the time it was released, and thats the poster he made for it. So i would say just use his art work the way it is and hope that he makes an episode III poster.

The other option is if you can find just the images with no text like Commander Courage said, then you can put the text on so its consistant. Though if your having trouble finding high res versions of the posters this might be tough. I did notice that there is the episode I poster with no text on his website, but unfortunatly i couldnt find any of the other star wars posters on his site and i dont know if that is high enough resolution.

I think someone here had some high res images and some of the posters without text. You could use the Special Edition posters as well for the OT that would keep the naming consitant with the PT if you want that and its still his artwork...i would just at minimum remove the Special Edition from the top of the poster.

Me personally, Im still trying to decide what images I want to use when I finalize my cases for the OT. I like the set i currently have, some of the classic SW pictures for each movie, but there is so much good artwork (i like the faces set as well, and that seems appropriate as its the laserdisc source for most of the projects) and my current plan is to put all versions i have (TR47, DrGonzo, and the new releases) in one 4 pack case thats only slightly bigger than a normal case. that of course is presuming i only end up with 4 versions which is quickly starting to look like it wont be the case.

-Darth Simon
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#85563
Topic
.: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/85563/action/topic#85563
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Someone said it and i dont remember if it was in this thread or not, let alone who. But I think that the supporters have been relativly silent and thats unfortunate. I know I have, and thats mainly because really have nothing to offer as far as knowledge in this field, but I am willing, like many others, to pledge donations just tell me how and where. But we have come to take this for granted, but that doesnt mean it isnt greatly appreciated. I've been looking forward to the completion of Mebe's and Zion's projects as well as the others. Then I saw this and was like wow, its gonna be even better. So like Zion said, there is tons of interest and support for what you guys are doing, even if the supporters arent as vocal as the naysayers (isnt that always the case).

Like i said, i have no knowledge as far as video capture/edting goes, but am in the market for a video card and plan to do some captures in the future (possibly of star wars, but also of some vhs and other laserdiscs i have) and when i do get around to do them, this will be my primary source of how to go about that because the work done on here has just blown me away

So to all the people who have thrown so much time into these projects, keep up, it is appreciated and it does inspire others to do similar.

-Darth Simon
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#85532
Topic
DVD Packaging
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/85532/action/topic#85532
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The quality of the standard dvd cases varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some have the shitty center piece that breaks off over time as you use it (or before you even open the shrink wrap) and others have much better center spindles. I think im familiar with about 4 to 6 different center spindle designs, 2 of which i actually like and think work well and you dont feel like your gonna snap the disc when you try and remove it, but dont have to worry about it not staying in place.

point being, slim or regular or digipack the case has the potential to suck (talking just the plastic case and mainly its center hub, not the images) I think its basically related to comments made earlier...use a shitty case, pay less for it, charge the same, profits increased. I mean, that does seem to be the theme going with this release of the Star Wars dvds, so why not skimp wherever possible.

what it comes down to is if the company really makes it look like they care about the product they put out and the consumers that buy it.

-Darth Simon
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#85530
Topic
Did anyone else find Ian McDiarmid to be ineffectual as the Emperor?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/85530/action/topic#85530
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Originally posted by: Count Dushku
I think he was shooting for more of a Samurai-sword feel. At least thats what I read once...


There was an old issue of Star Wars insider that had a detailed article on the 5 (it think it was 5) forms of lightsaber battle. According to it, obi-wan changed his form after he watched his master (Qui-Gon) die. It was an interesting read, and i dont know if it was endorsed by Lucas, but it did do a good job at covering up the drastic change of lightsaber fighting styles between the OT and the PT

But as far as the Count Dushku (where did you get your name from, I ask cause im a fan of Eliza Dushku (so hot) and wonder if you are as well) said, yes Lucas based the fighting style on the Samurai fighting style, a Japanese Art called Kendo. If you have ever studied Kendo (as i am currently doing) the whole standing face to face thing and very little attacking could result from the fact that they are both so good that they are unable to find openings in each other's stance. Though as ric said, yes, the slow movement and the having your back to your opponenet would have, if against a real samurai, brought about obi-wans 'defeat' much sooner.

-Darth Simon
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#84249
Topic
Comic book movies - who says yes and who says no?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/84249/action/topic#84249
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I think some comic books transfer to screen better than others. Plus its also a lot of what the story line is. I mean most comics have been around sooo long that their are so many story lines available for a 2 hours movie.

I actually like the idea that seems to be used in x-men. Use the basis, have it closely relate to the comic, but use the main storyline something new (that fits in with the universe already establised by the comic). And obviously the origin story for superheros usually can be translated into a pretty good movie (just not so much in Hulk, sorry...it was long and drawn out, not enough Hulk)

As far as unknown actors. I honestly have to agree with it. I mean the problem with getting a new batman for instance is that who fits as batman? Keaton does. Same thing with superman, its Reeves. Then if you take some highly known actor, its too jarring and usually doesnt fit as the character. Tom Cruise as superman or batman. Stuff like that...just doenst work in my opinion. I mean who really cares if you dont know the actor. As long as they are a good actor then there is no problem. studios like to use big names because it draws crowds, first you already have that with a comic book movie (get a good chunk of the comic crowd) second, i say give me a good story with good actors and im there, doesnt need to be super famous actors

-Darth Simon
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#84099
Topic
A New Hope.... pieces of work becomes copyright free
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/84099/action/topic#84099
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ok, the blue-green-blue light saber...thats simple, here's my theory.

ill assume everyone here has read the curse of the blue lightsaber thread, if not do so then return here.

so, luke is training on the Falcon right, and he's so strong in the force that his saber goes from blue to green cause he broke the curse..but then alderaan blows up and he looses all his focus, or maybe he just stopped to early (i mean, he blocked three bolts and was like, ok im done, when do we eat) so he lost his focus and wasnt able to keep the power/abilty to defeat vader, his saber went blue again.

Now, i know someones gonna be like, but he never fought vader in the first one. This is true, but vader came out to stop him from blowing up the death star. he was able to do so, but almost got blown up in the process. also, if he had been able to keep the green saber, then maybe vader would have stayed on the death star, or they could have had crazy one on one dog fight where luke blows up vader...ahh..never mind...this theory is getting weaker as i go on, let me stop talking out of my arse and try again...

ok, heres one that holds water....Lucas f'd up

-Darth Simon