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Post: #244748
Topic: POLL: So Who Bought Them & Who Didn't? (the 2006 GOUT DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244748/action/topic#244748
Time: 15-Sep-2006 6:14 PM

Wow, many more No's than Yes's at this time, which is surprising to me to be honest.

Oh and I forgot to add that I don't even own the '04 SEs so it is not like I will be buying those again or anything if I would choose to get these.

Post: #244728
Topic: POLL: So Who Bought Them & Who Didn't? (the 2006 GOUT DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244728/action/topic#244728
Time: 15-Sep-2006 5:29 PM — Edited 23-Jun-2020 7:23 AM

Okay, there are just WAY too many threads around here for me to keep track of to see who did/didn’t so please vote! Also, please fill us on about the reason(s) for your choice.

As for me, I didn’t buy them and still on the fence. I’ve avoided the stores too so not to give into temptation…kind of like an alcoholic attempting to kick the drinking habit by avoiding bars. Anyway, I didn’t buy them yet because I don’t want the SEs and I am a little annoyed about the whole anamorphic issue. I am sure something is in the works for the future but A) it will probably be on the next format and B) I don’t care about a big 6-movie boxed set next year because I have no use for the PTs and the SEs. I am not going to pay big $ for only 3 movies I want (the OUT). Even if they are anamorphic, is [what could be] $100+ worth it for 3 anamorphic movies?!? Hardly…

So as you can see, my dilemma is easy to see: pay much less now for a sub-par version I don’t necessarily want or agree with (but still tolerable for me mind you) or hang in there for a future (and probably more expensive) “maybe”?!?

Okay, enough from me and I sound like a broken record, I know LOL. So let’s hear what you did/didn’t do and why!

Post: #244716
Topic: SW.com: "First and ONLY TIme"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244716/action/topic#244716
Time: 15-Sep-2006 4:47 PM

Originally posted by: ESHBG

Originally posted by: Number20
I'm not sure that this is the only time we will ever see the O-OT/OUT on DVD. Not counting a potential HD-DVD/blu-ray release, Lucasfilm hasn't exactly stuck by its past statements. Lucas swore at one point that Star Wars would never be released in any home video format because the only way to see it is in theatres. Then there is the famous "one last time" promotion for the 'Faces' release before the SEs came about. And I'm sure there have been others. Don't get too excited by a statement saying never again. It doesn't mean anything.

But it really WAS "one last time" when you think about it, because the SEs are not the OUT; until now, the Faces set was the last time we saw the OUT...

Again, although a dirty trick and not at all fair to the fans IMO, they were pretty truthful in regards to the OUT. "For the last time on VHS..." is what I recall one of the adds saying when the "Faces" set came out. And even though the SEs came out on VHS years later also, they weren't the OUT, so there was no false advertising there.

I just read recently about a whole bunch of releases coming to HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. The studios won't continue to dump money into two seperate formats for long IMO so I imagine something is going to happen soon to create a clear winner. Because of this, IF we see the OUT again, I stand by my statements and think it will be on the next format (again, 30th Anniv. aside).

Post: #244642
Topic: SW.com: "First and ONLY TIme"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244642/action/topic#244642
Time: 15-Sep-2006 12:22 PM

But it really WAS "one last time" when you think about it, because the SEs are not the OUT; until now, the Faces set was the last time we saw the OUT...

Post: #244567
Topic: Lowest Priced OOT DVD Search.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244567/action/topic#244567
Time: 15-Sep-2006 2:46 AM

Originally posted by: JacDan
I wanted to get them from Circuit City as they advertised them for $14.99 each on the net and would pick them up locally but the lazies handn't laid out a single SW DVD. So I trekked over to Best Buy which had the shelves full of 'em and were selling them for $16.99 each.

Speaking of, I have noticed that CC's quality has gone WAY down hill. The store near me used to always have the new stuff but now, I am lucky to find anything there, the employees aren't helpful, etc. I haven't even stopped by yet to see how their SW DVD stock is but I am betting there isn't much...

Post: #244430
Topic: Info Wanted: Anyone Planning on making Anamorphic versions using 2006 OUT DVDs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244430/action/topic#244430
Time: 14-Sep-2006 8:04 PM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
well I have them all converted now,and I must say,these are now my favorite versions,on MY setup NO ld capture looks as good as these after I used DVD-RB Pro v1.10.6b and CCE SP 6 pass encoding,and ALL menus and extras are intact(I did rob from the extras to add to the quality of the movie though),I have watched SW,now I am putting in ESB,these look great converted with the above recommended program from Doctor M,thanks again,you were ALOT of help.
also I think I have all versions out except X0 obviously,and the Eraser Set,but I compared this set to ALL others I have,and I like these,I am watching on a 62' DLP Hi-Def TV,with an OPPO Upconvert DVD multi region player,alot of the others look way to filtered to me(like I said,at least on my setup)hell even my Japanese cropped set looks to be filtered to much compared to these.
just thought I would throw this info out there,so if anyone else plans on making anamorphic versions,DVD-RB Pro is SOOOO easy,and VERY good quality as well.
DJ

Thanks again for the PM, DJ! Is there any way you could post some screen shots of what they look like converted? It seems like it is worth the time, but I'd like to see just how worth the time it will be!

Post: #244426
Topic: Amazon Top 100 Ratings for the OOT DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244426/action/topic#244426
Time: 14-Sep-2006 7:56 PM

As of the time I write this:

SW #9

ESB #12

ROTJ #13

Take that Lucas!!!!

EDIT: Forgot to include the source! Click Here

Post: #244373
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244373/action/topic#244373
Time: 14-Sep-2006 6:25 PM

Originally posted by: Darth_Evil
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.

Yeah I laugh at that too LOL

Mielr, I second Darth_Evil's comments! As you probably know from my many posts, I keep going back and forth with this release. But thanks to your reviews, I am seriously considering getting them now...

...and then never making another SW purchase again.

Post: #244341
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244341/action/topic#244341
Time: 14-Sep-2006 5:42 PM

Originally posted by: Mielr

Originally posted by: Commander-Dan

Originally posted by: Mielr

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.

Right. I can do this manually on my Malata by panning the picture.

So, you can move the image up on the screen? That's a handy feature.

I'm not sure if this is the same exact thing, but my TV actually lets me move the pic up and down when I Zoom. So if the subtitles are in the lower black part and cut off, I still may be able to position the picture so I can still see them.

And actually, when I Zoom in, I move the picture up a little usually anyway b/c it is more comfortable to view it this way for me.

Post: #244248
Topic: Stormtrooper with 4 eyes ::( or Stormtrooper showing terrible IVTC/telecine artefacts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244248/action/topic#244248
Time: 14-Sep-2006 3:38 PM

Originally posted by: Karyudo

Originally posted by: ESHBG
UGH, this looks AWFUL! Would it be like this on the NTSC version too?!? I don't have the DVDs so I have no idea...

That's where it came from. It's fine on pre-THX NTSC LDs, and THX PAL LDs. I'm sure it's this -- among many other things -- that the X0 Project is looking to fix with the Japanese SC discs.

Oh, I thought this came from the PAL dsic. Wow, makes me want to buy it even less.

Post: #244237
Topic: Stormtrooper with 4 eyes ::( or Stormtrooper showing terrible IVTC/telecine artefacts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244237/action/topic#244237
Time: 14-Sep-2006 3:22 PM

UGH, this looks AWFUL! Would it be like this on the NTSC version too?!? I don't have the DVDs so I have no idea...

Post: #244227
Topic: SW.com: "First and ONLY TIme"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244227/action/topic#244227
Time: 14-Sep-2006 3:08 PM

Yes, I too believe NOTHING that LFL tells us. But I am sure this will be it for DVD. It took almost 10 years to get them just to DVD in the form that they are in, so I imagine we have a few more years yet*. By that time, DVD will probably be on its way out.

*30th anniv. set aside, but I don't think a cleaned up transfer will be in there IF the OUT is even inlcuded in the first place. And heck, even if it is, I have no desire for it because A) it will be expensive and B) it will have the PT in it. NO THANKS!

Post: #244153
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244153/action/topic#244153
Time: 14-Sep-2006 1:40 PM

But I really don't think Sjoberg meant it that way, Cable-X1!!! I wacthed the whole thing on TV and he was actually slamming LUCAS with that comment because he was saying they will never give the fans what they want because once they do, they have no need to buy anything else!

Post: #243943
Topic: Info Wanted: Anyone Planning on making Anamorphic versions using 2006 OUT DVDs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243943/action/topic#243943
Time: 14-Sep-2006 12:15 AM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
Thank You much Doctor M,you have opened my eyes to some new software,and DAMN did it make the conversion easy,and it kept the greedo subtitles too,thanks alot for the info on DVD-RB pro 1.10.7
and it kept everything in tact,but i did have it take 50% quality form extras,to add to the movie,and I still got to use CCE SP,EXCELLENT recomendation.
DJ

ps you also have a PM.

VERY interesting! dark_jedi, I sent you a PM then.

Post: #243903
Topic: This is all I wanted. I'm happy, no need for another OOT release EVER for me!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243903/action/topic#243903
Time: 13-Sep-2006 9:49 PM

Yeah I don't get the bars on the sides of mine either, even w/o using the Zoom.

Post: #243662
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243662/action/topic#243662
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:39 PM

Originally posted by: Scruffy
G stands for George's.

Okay thanks, Scruffy!

Post: #243658
Topic: Am I turning to the darkside?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243658/action/topic#243658
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:38 PM

Originally posted by: rennervision
I was one of those disgruntled fans that swore for months I would not be buying these DVDs. I even fired off an angry letter to Lucasfilm proclaiming that very sentiment. But I have to admit - I DID want to see them. I just refused to give [expletive] Lucas anymore of my money.

So I had the trilogy waiting for me in my Netflix queue. I timed the return of my movies from last week so Netflix would get them on Tuesday and ship out Star Wars that same day. Well - isn't it funny that it suddenly took an extra day for Netflix to receive my return this week? Yes, very funny indeed. And now the trilogy is showing up in my queue as "Very Long Wait."

Well - this could be the event that triggers my journey towards the darkside. I can see Emperor Palpatine sitting in Circuit City right now, holding up all three and saying, "You want these, don't you? Take them. They cost less than $40. Take them home and your journey towards the darkside will be complete."

It's very tempting, and I'm afraid I might cave. I pride myself on being a man of my word, and now I feel weak and pathetic. If I buy them, I'll have to shamefully hide them and never show them to anyone. I might even have to change my username on several forums.

What should I do?

rennervision, maybe this thread will help. I too am very upset at Lucas over this whole thing, but I am sort of looking at the bright side now: at least we got something and a non-anamorphic DVD is much better than nothing IMO.

If it's any consellation, I wouldn't think less of you because I know how you feel. And if it would help, maybe fire off another letter to LFL telling them why you bought it? That might help you feel better...

Post: #243648
Topic: SW.com: "First and ONLY TIme"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243648/action/topic#243648
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:24 PM

Originally posted by: THX
I have no doubt that the OUT will never be released by LFL/FOX again...

on DVD, which is all that is claimed above. Whether they'll do a next-gen format release remains to be seen, but it will be years, not months, away, if ever.

That was my thinking too, that it is a play on words and we will see it again...just on the next format. With each item I read, the more I think LFL is already looking ahead and not botheirng with the DVD format really. REALLY dumb move IMO, but at least not putting a lot of money into an OUT release it makes SOME sense to me now (business-wise that is).

Okay, I am leaning *slightly* towards buying them now I would rather have non-anamorphic DVDs than nothing. If I would buy them, in a few months I am going to try to sell the SEs discs at a yard sale or something and try to recoup some of the cost (or send them back...hmmm...). When the winner of the next format war finally comes to light and it takes off, I doubt very much I will be upgrading right away, so another OUT ourchase could be years away for me. MY VHS copies are quickly wearing down from watching them and also from what time does to tape so I need something that is going to hold up...

Mike O, I am still very optimistic and feel that we will see the OUT again, it's just that I am doubting very much now that it will be on DVD.

Post: #243644
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243644/action/topic#243644
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:13 PM

From all the screen shots I have seen, something is awry here. I can't put my finger on just what it is, but I have this odd feeling...

Anyway, I must've missed it somewhere, but what is GOUT? I know OUT = Original Unaltered Trilogy, but what does the "G" stand for? Grainy?!?

Post: #243639
Topic: SW.com: "First and ONLY TIme"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243639/action/topic#243639
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:07 PM

I didn't know what thread to put this in so I figured I would create another one so those on the fence (like me *cough*) can read it and see what they think...maybe this will push you to buy it? Or maybe you think this is more marketing hype, as we have heard "only" in the past before? Another clever play on words maybe?

Now on DVD: The Original Star Wars Trilogy
September 12, 2006

In commemoration of today's release of the Star Wars Trilogy as individual movie DVDs -- including the original unaltered trilogy being released on DVD for the first and only time -- starwars.com has compiled some of the content highlights from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi which have appeared on the site over the past ten years. Click on the links below to begin your journey to the original galaxy far, far away...

Click Here

Post: #243549
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Bad OOT disc
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243549/action/topic#243549
Time: 13-Sep-2006 1:56 AM

I fear that like most SW releases, we are going to hear about a lot of quality control issues as people get a chance to watch what they bought. I sure hope I am wrong...

Post: #243545
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243545/action/topic#243545
Time: 13-Sep-2006 1:45 AM

Thanks a lot to everyone re: feedback about 16X9 and zoom. That is pretty pathetic about the sub-titles, though.

Post: #243544
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243544/action/topic#243544
Time: 13-Sep-2006 1:41 AM

Originally posted by: Tiptup
There were Star Wars Transformers? That actually sounds evil.

Oh but it is...VERY evil! *shudder*

Click Here for Pure Evil

Post: #243507
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243507/action/topic#243507
Time: 12-Sep-2006 11:28 PM

I watched the G4 show, and for the first time I might add. The SW comments were exactly what I expected. And what demographic is that show going for? The reason why I ask is because there was A LOT of sex talk but then the commercials were geared towards younger kids, as I saw one for GI Joe toys, etc. Very strange...

And that Olivia...WOW! I'd like to show her my Wookie.

Post: #243374
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243374/action/topic#243374
Time: 12-Sep-2006 7:54 PM

Has anyone with a 16X9 TV zoomed in on the picture? How did it look then?

And I have my DVD player set up via component connections. But to use the Zoom on my TV, you can only do this in A/V mode. Is this totally going to make my picture look like crap or what?