GundarkHunter

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Join date: 10-Mar-2003
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Post: #3045
Topic: Original Memories Vs. New Nightmare
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/3045/action/topic#3045
Time: 1-May-2003 5:13 PM

Now I'm doubting my memory. Apparently though, there is a Bongo Comics Simpsons issue featuring a SW parody. I'll see if I can find this.

Post: #2753
Topic: GREAT NEWS ALL!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/2753/action/topic#2753
Time: 29-Apr-2003 9:57 PM

This is so cool Luke! I hope they post the article on their website. Nice work going to the paper yourself; we all need to be doing stuff like this.

Post: #2374
Topic: Original Memories Vs. New Nightmare
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/2374/action/topic#2374
Time: 16-Apr-2003 2:59 PM

On this whole Simpsons bent, does anyone remeber the issue of SW Insider that featured the Simpsons characters playing the roles in SW. All I remember is that Burns was Emperor Palpatine, which fits, of course.

Post: #1889
Topic: Original Memories Vs. New Nightmare
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1889/action/topic#1889
Time: 7-Apr-2003 11:40 AM

I think Bill might have been aiming for a synergy with the Freddy Krueger flick of the same name... Anyway, I do agree with you on the fact that the film becomes a different beast when it is altered after the fact. This gets back to the point that we need both versions to be available, which is the overall point of this site.
It's funny that you should mention the alteration of music as an analogy. I don't know if you heard anything about this, but back in the late 80s, Frank Zappa made remasters of some early albums where he went back and rerecorded the drums and bass because the original tape had deteriorated and the oxide had fallen off. Fans (much like us) were outraged and it wasn't long before he released remasters with the original backing tracks intact. We can only hope that GL follows the advice and example of Spielberg and releases both.

Post: #1888
Topic: What do you think? Does this petition make a difference?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1888/action/topic#1888
Time: 7-Apr-2003 11:26 AM

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I think, even after the release of the SE he could easily sell a limited edition of 100.000 - 500.000 items. I am not in the DVD business, but I guess that should be enough to make some profits...

Never underestimate the power of rabid fans... Anchor Bay has made good business out of producing limited editions in even smaller quantities (~50 000), and Disney has enjoyed success with its Treasures line of well-known and more obscure titles in the Disney oeuvre (125 000). I think the only complaint to be had with this approach is that there are more SW fans out there than a mere 500 000 that would appreciate a release of the OT, unaltered. I'm thinking an LE of the OT would have to have numbers of @ least 750 000.

Post: #1701
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1701/action/topic#1701
Time: 2-Apr-2003 10:27 AM

Thanks for clearing that up Rebel. I don't spend a lot of time on tf.n, and probably won't until after EP III is released.

Post: #1699
Topic: Video Store Magazine article: "Fans Petition Lucas to Release Original Wars"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1699/action/topic#1699
Time: 2-Apr-2003 10:19 AM

My money's on EW to report on this first. They really like this sort of movement.

Post: #1665
Topic: Lucas is Giving up a Great $$$ Maker Here, No?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1665/action/topic#1665
Time: 1-Apr-2003 6:25 PM

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On the other hand, selling the OE and SE has an inherent problem, at least for Lucas. In my opinion his biggest concern with releasing the OE is that it will outsell the the SE, thus sending a strong message that nobody is buying into this SE malarky

Only if they're sold separately. Spielberg had the right idea with the DVD release of E.T., and the Ultimate Edition of Legend follows the same logic. As it stands right now, I've watched both versions of Legend more than once, while I have yet to watch the 1982 version of E.T. on the DVD, but that's more of a time issue. While both the regular and extended versions of LOTR:TFOTR have sold well, I doubt the same would hold true if Lucas released separate versions of the OT. The lapse of time between the two versions has a lot to do with it, because those were 20 years in which people formed a lot of memories about the OT. Jackson didn't have that problem with LOTR.

Post: #1429
Topic: how about 'Petitioners Worldwide' map?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1429/action/topic#1429
Time: 28-Mar-2003 6:43 PM

Jay, thanks for clearing that one up for me. It's just that usually when someone says they're only going to cover the States, that's exactly what they mean. It's nice to feel included.

Post: #1428
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1428/action/topic#1428
Time: 28-Mar-2003 6:39 PM

That works for me Jay. By the way, what is this script you have to highlight in order to read? Must admit I've never seen it before.

Post: #1391
Topic: Video Store Magazine article: "Fans Petition Lucas to Release Original Wars"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1391/action/topic#1391
Time: 27-Mar-2003 1:38 PM

One word: Boo-Yeah!!!!!!!!
Now if only Lucas would acknowledge us!

Post: #1294
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1294/action/topic#1294
Time: 25-Mar-2003 10:40 AM

Great idea Bossk, but someone is almost always going to let something slip, and the way the discussions have been going in here, I consider my solution to be best for those who can't keep it to themselves.

Post: #1232
Topic: 20,000 signatures as of March 25, and still climbing
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1232/action/topic#1232
Time: 24-Mar-2003 8:09 PM

I don't have a website @ the moment, but I'm doing what I can through word of mouth, and most people have been pretty positive.

Post: #1231
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1231/action/topic#1231
Time: 24-Mar-2003 8:06 PM

I couldn't agree more with motti_sol and Rebel Scumb. When Ep II came out, I hardly watched any trailers, and avoided spoiler newsgroups like the plague. As far as Rebel's comment about warning us about spoilers so we can skip them, how about adopting the IMDb approach? In other words, if you're going to post one, simply precede it and follow it with something like this :
***SPOILER ALERT***
I know a lot of us would appreciate this courtesy.

Post: #1230
Topic: how about 'Petitioners Worldwide' map?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1230/action/topic#1230
Time: 24-Mar-2003 8:00 PM

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I could see maybe doing it for the U.S., but not worldwide. Too many countries with too few signatures from each to justify the amount of work involved.

Well, with all the comments I've heard about we Canadians pretty much overrunning certain topics, how about at least a North America map?

Post: #623
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/623/action/topic#623
Time: 22-Mar-2003 9:12 PM

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just to inform your on some sad news NileQT87-Solo_Baggins, Lucas has officially annouced that Padme will not die in Episode III. So I think your gonna have to endure her for one more movie.

Not necessarily. Remember that it is still entirely possible that she will be one of the poor unfortunates reduced to steaming bits when the Death Star vapourises Alderaan, right?

Post: #607
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/607/action/topic#607
Time: 22-Mar-2003 1:40 PM

This might sound treasonous, but the only times I've ever seen a SW episode on opening weekend were ROTJ back in '83, and Ep II last year, which was mostly for my kids. I had to wait a month for TESB to show up where I lived, and equally long for ANH. Hitting him in the pocketbook on opening weekend is a great idea in theory, but would take immense organisation in practice. Besides, the message could be so easily misinterpreted. I might sound like a pessimist, but I'm a law student so that's allowed.

Post: #536
Topic: Original Trilogy Tee?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/536/action/topic#536
Time: 21-Mar-2003 1:19 PM

Love the first design, with or without Greedo. Sign me up for a couple of XXLs when you decide to print 'em, and lemme know if and when you print kids' sizes, 'cos I gonna outfit the whole family!

Post: #535
Topic: Boycott Episode III!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/535/action/topic#535
Time: 21-Mar-2003 1:14 PM

Sorry, can't do the boycott. My son (age 5 1/2) would never forgive me. Besides, don't underestimate the power of an online petition. Warner kowtowed when there was an uproar over the pan & scan only release of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. I think our biggest hurdle at this point is finding out if the film elements still exist to do a decent transfer of Episode IV. I hear about copies being stored at various film institutes, but if these are only release grade (grain city), and Lucas didn't make a new element (for posterity)before proceeding with the SEs, we are really screwed!

Post: #534
Topic: Lucas is Giving up a Great $$$ Maker Here, No?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/534/action/topic#534
Time: 21-Mar-2003 1:04 PM

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My ultimate box set would be separate 3-disc versions of each film, with one disc containing the original cut, one disc containing the final Special Edition cut, and the final disc containing all the special features. This would allow maximum bitrate for the best A/V quality and keep the presentation very clean. It would also allow them to break up the set into indivdual 2-disc releases very easily, like a 2-disc original cut and a 2-disc Special Edition.

Most definitely. I would be perfectly happy to go out and buy a 9 disc trilogy Ultimate Edition. However, I don't think seamless branching should be entirely ruled out. It would mostly be a matter of having a higher number of chapter stops than usual, and the length of the OT and SE trilogy is such that bit rate would not be severely compromised. Anyone who doubts this should take a look @ the Beauty & the Beast Platinum Edition, which crammed 3 different versions of a 90 minute animated film onto one dual layer disc, and it looks very nice indeed. Just a thought.