Darth_Evil

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Post: #244530
Topic: Forgotten Films
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244530/action/topic#244530
Time: 15-Sep-2006 12:11 AM

The Black Cauldron

It's a disney animated movie. It's fun, but no one seems to know what it is. And it's no classic, but is very entertaining.

Post: #244525
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244525/action/topic#244525
Time: 15-Sep-2006 12:05 AM

I just picked up the tin at Best Buy, and I was so impressed with the tin, I couldn't be happier. It's a more than perfect way to store my new DVD's.

Right now I'm halfway through Star Wars (it was great to see it without "A New Hope" In the Crawl) and it looks excellent. My bootlegs were very fuzzy, even on the black bars, and there's none of that on these. It has the perfect amount of grain and the perfect soundtrack to make it feel simply magical. It's an old film, yet completely timeless.

I don't think I could be happier right now. The individual DVD's have great packaging, the tin is wonderful, and the movies look better than I could have imagined. I don't care about Anamorphic. This is my definitive version of the movies.

So, what has everyone been doing with thier 2004 discs. For Empire and Jedi I removed them, put disc 2 in disc one's place, and replace the discs with A Musical Journey and the 2004 Bonus Disc, respectivally. I also reversed the Disc order on Star Wars but don't have a bonus disc to put in there.

Post: #244370
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244370/action/topic#244370
Time: 14-Sep-2006 6:15 PM

Originally posted by: Cable-X1
I watch the video over at The Digital Bits and I am fucking disgusted by what that fat fuck, Chris Gore said.....

"There's not going to make the fans happy cuz there's no money in making the fans happy."

This pisses me off more than you can ever realize. This fat asshole is telling us that we DESERVE to get ripped off, in other words. Fucking jerkoff dickless fat slob. I'm mailing this dude to tell him what an asshole he is. That comment was way out of line for someone who reviews this kind of shit for a living....

Here's his e-mail address....please take the time to tell this moron that he's an idiot for saying that.

Chris Gore

I would try to find the other asses address to, just to tell him to shut up and keep sucking Lucas off. Fucking TFN ballsucker. Not even worth an e-mail. Asshole.

You know what I love about this forum? We can swear as much as we please and we won't get censored or get our posts deleted. (I'm looking at YOU IMDb.)

Post: #244367
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244367/action/topic#244367
Time: 14-Sep-2006 6:13 PM

Thanks. I think its hilarious how it still says Episode 4 on the disc art for disc 2 when the movie titled "Episode 4: A New Hope" is not present on the disc. It's fine for the other two, thier official titles would be episode 5 or six, but not on Star Wars.

Post: #244358
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244358/action/topic#244358
Time: 14-Sep-2006 6:03 PM

Originally posted by: Mielr
Well, I watched ROTJ last night, and here's what I thought:

Jedi probably has the best picture of all three of the films. Very little film grain, and wonderful detail and sharpness. The colors are much better than the laserdisc (vibrant, without looking 'smeary'), the skin tones especially look fantastic- much more natural and much less 'ruddy' than the laserdisc version. The sound was also excellent, like the laserdisc. At times, I forgot I was watching the '83 version and was so happy when the 'lapti nek' scene came on, and the original ending.

Overall, I am very happy with these new DVDs. Of course, I would prefer an anamorphic release in the future, which I will gladly buy if it ever comes out, but until that day (if it ever comes), these are the definitive releases of the OOT, and I'm thrilled to pieces to have them.

For those of you who haven't decided whether or not to buy- I think you should seriously consider buying them before they go out of print.

Originally posted by: Commander-Dan
Also as previously reported, the subtitles (when Greedo speaks) are cut off at the bottom on a widescreen TV when one zooms the picture to frame it correctly.

There are some DVD players that exist (Panasonic makes one) that have an 'aspect ratio' control, that allows you to zoom in on the picture, and also allow the subtitles to be seen on the screen, without being cut off.

Mielr, I have to say thanks for you little reviews. They're short and sweet, containing everything I want to know. You've really helped in my decision to get these. I'm an extremely careful buyer, and I read lots of reviews before jumping in to buy anything, and yours are very helpful, in just saying what the picture and sound is like. I really don't like it when people go into the specifics of pixel size, tiny sound problems and other technical junk that most people can't understand.

BTW, I notice lots of Matte lines on my Return of the Jedi laserdisc bootleg. Is this still present? It was during the final battle against the death star with Lando in the falcon.
And what's the disc art like for disc two? Does it say bonus material or just "original theatrical version."

Post: #243957
Topic: Alternate Title For Episode III
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243957/action/topic#243957
Time: 14-Sep-2006 1:18 AM

This thread got off topic fast....

Episode Three: Strike of the Cash Cow

Post: #243946
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243946/action/topic#243946
Time: 14-Sep-2006 12:34 AM

I didn't have time to go to Circuit City today...DAMMIT!!!!

Anyone think the lithiodgraphs will still be in stock on Saturday?

Post: #243537
Topic: Any New "Tweaks" to these Special Edition DVDs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243537/action/topic#243537
Time: 13-Sep-2006 1:02 AM

No need. They're exactly the same discs from 2004.

Post: #243535
Topic: IMPORTANT! ATTENTION FANS OF DISNEY'S GARGOYLES AND ANIMATION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243535/action/topic#243535
Time: 13-Sep-2006 1:01 AM

I personally dislike Gargoyles, but it should be released in full on DVD for those who do enjoy it. But Disney is unbelievably unprofessional at these TV dvd's. They've released a volume one of Duck Tales, Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck AND Tale Spin only in volume one, and only the latter two includes the pilot episodes. Disney needs to learn that when you start to release a series on DVD, you're commited to it.

Post: #243532
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243532/action/topic#243532
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:58 AM

Right on, Tiptup. TFN guys were saying that we'd buy anything labeled Star Wars, but I've got to tell you that those Star Wars transformers I saw made me gag...

Post: #243490
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Well today's the day...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243490/action/topic#243490
Time: 12-Sep-2006 10:47 PM

I went ot Circuit City to pick up the new DBZ movie, and although I had planned to get the trilogy too, I didn't. I did look at all the cases, and I'm keeping that case art. The backs look excellent, and I think the fronts are very flashy. I like how its a variation on the poster art, not just a rip of it. I think I'm in the minority here though...

Post: #243486
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243486/action/topic#243486
Time: 12-Sep-2006 10:44 PM

DVR'd it....but had to delete it to make room for House M.D. Sorry!

Post: #243419
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: the deal with the Best Buy tin ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243419/action/topic#243419
Time: 12-Sep-2006 8:52 PM

Originally posted by: Mielr

Originally posted by: Darth_Evil

So someone please answer me this:

Is it truly worth upgrading at this point from my bootlegs? My bootlegs are taken directly from the laserdiscs on DVD+R discs. They look fairly nice, the only one that I'm not entierly satisfied with is A New Hope.

It's worth it. See my review of SW in the 'first impressions' thread:
click here

Thanks Mierlr. I think I'm sold. I'm heading on over to Circuit City to pick up the new Dragon Ball Z movie (the 13th and final one) because its only ten bucks over there. I think I'll pick up the trilogy too. After all, I really want those lithiographs.

Post: #243416
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243416/action/topic#243416
Time: 12-Sep-2006 8:47 PM

Yeah, I just saw it to. The only one not acting like an arrogant jerk was Bill Hunt. Everyone else was saying stuff like "fans will never be happy" and that they're stupid to keep shelling out cash. But Bill said that all fans are asking for is descent transfers that are up to snuff by today's standards. That's all. I could tell he was getting pissed off though. These guys were making fun of him here, and when he did his brilliant Star Trek analogy, one of the other guy's groaned, but Hunt had a point. Star Wars will get milked to much one day, and the cash cow will die.

Post: #243355
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243355/action/topic#243355
Time: 12-Sep-2006 7:12 PM

Gaffer Tape, how can you accuse Hunt of being the polar end of the scale when all of us have opposed it even more than he has?

And Mike, I'm sure Hunt will be very respectful. I read his column every day and he goes into things with an open mind. If he sees thse DVD's and is wowed by them, he'll tell the truth. It'll be hard if the people from TFN are yapping about why you would even want the OOT anyway though. In which case Hunt can bash thier heads in for all I care.

Post: #243317
Topic: Lowest Priced OOT DVD Search.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243317/action/topic#243317
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:15 PM

Wait. 12.99. THAT'S GREAT NEWS. I think I'm going to get these now. I'd love to get the best buy tin, but it costs 60 dollars whereas Circuit City it'll be 39. Sounds good to me.

Plus, I already have a box for them, and those lithiographs are dang cool...

Post: #243314
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243314/action/topic#243314
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:13 PM

Anyone who reads Digital Bits might want to tune into G4 this afternoon for "Attack of the Show." Editor of Digital Bits Bill Hunt will be on talking about the new Star Wars DVD's. The show will be on at 7 PM Eastern/Pacific.

Post: #243310
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: the deal with the Best Buy tin ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243310/action/topic#243310
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:04 PM

Now I'm thinking of getting these....but even so, it's only 45 for all three at Circuit City, which will be the cheapest, so technically you'd be paying 15 for the tin if you're going with cheapest.

So someone please answer me this:

Is it truly worth upgrading at this point from my bootlegs? My bootlegs are taken directly from the laserdiscs on DVD+R discs. They look fairly nice, the only one that I'm not entierly satisfied with is A New Hope.

Post: #243309
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Well today's the day...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243309/action/topic#243309
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:01 PM

I'm definately getting lego star wars 2, but still undecided on the OOT. I'll probably stick to my bootlegs for now.

Post: #243084
Topic: Lowest Priced OOT DVD Search.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243084/action/topic#243084
Time: 12-Sep-2006 1:27 AM

I think I'm just gunna pick up a copy of Star Wars, and call it good. That way I'll have it as the original crawl, and it will look up to snuff with my other two bootlegs. Or I might not get it at all. In any case I'm going to wait it out until the 30th anniversary set, which I'm bettind WILL have the unaltered films. Lucas is a smart businessman if nothing else, and these releases are to make a quick buck. He says this is the only release, we buy it, uber cool set comes out with remastered OOT, we buy it. Money in the bank.

Post: #242997
Topic: Star Wars Limited Edition Screen Captures.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242997/action/topic#242997
Time: 11-Sep-2006 6:25 PM

Those screencaps look pretty good, but I still don't see any reason to upgrade from my bootlegs at this point. George hasn't release info. on the 30th anniversary editions yet because he's going to include the OOT in ANAMORPHIC and REMASTERED, I haave no doubt. He's doing this release, making us all think this will be the last time, we buy it, he releases it again, we go "Fuck you George," and give him more money.

Plus, he can't call the 30th anniversary set the 30th anniversary set if it doesn't have the film that was made 30 years ago, right?

Post: #242993
Topic: 2004 / 2006 OT DVD: Crazy Idea
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242993/action/topic#242993
Time: 11-Sep-2006 6:20 PM

HERE HERE Jenny.

Post: #242990
Topic: OUT Review
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242990/action/topic#242990
Time: 11-Sep-2006 6:17 PM

Great review that gives a lot of insight into the release. I don't know wheather to buy or not though...

Post: #242811
Topic: Lowest Priced OOT DVD Search.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242811/action/topic#242811
Time: 11-Sep-2006 12:17 AM

Originally posted by: ESHBG

Your Sunday Circuit City ad listed the price? Where? Mine, Mielr's and lordjedi's all dont...

Technically I found it online, but thier online prices apply to in-store as well. The offer with the lithiograph is in-store only it looks like.

Best buy also had the price listed on-line. It's nice that online prices now apply to in-store as well. Except for Target. I hate that website.

Post: #242758
Topic: 2004 / 2006 OT DVD: Crazy Idea
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242758/action/topic#242758
Time: 10-Sep-2006 8:29 PM

Damn. Oh well, it was a nice thought.