Hal 9000

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Post: #212783
Topic: Make your voices heard! (again) - re the 2006 GOUT DVD being in letterbox format
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212783/action/topic#212783
Time: 23-May-2006 9:53 PM

To all those who wrote a concerned letter, please write a second response upon recieving the "official response" BS letter.

Post: #212779
Topic: The Official Lucasfilm Response
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212779/action/topic#212779
Time: 23-May-2006 9:46 PM

I say update the main page to encourage us to write letters in response to THIS now!

I don't even know what to say...

"You make me angry... very angry indeed."

I will be writing a return response declaring my promise not to buy such an inferior product. And I will let them know that it is NOT because I'm not interested in the OOT, either.

Post: #212700
Topic: Are you gonna buy 'em?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212700/action/topic#212700
Time: 23-May-2006 7:54 PM

I'm going to wait for the reviews.

Unless they suck THAT bad, I'll buy them. And enjoy them tremendously.

Post: #211841
Topic: Convert letterbox -----> anamorphic
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211841/action/topic#211841
Time: 20-May-2006 6:39 PM

What exactly does it take to convert a letterbox video file, somewhat losslessly, to anamorphic?

*If* the new DVDs turn out to be lame 4X3 letterbox after all, it would be useful to convert it to anamorphic 16X9 widescreen. First of all to watch, and also for use in 'Classic Edition' style editing of the new DVDs.

Can it be done without re-encoding or loosing quality?

Post: #211646
Topic: Info Wanted: Legal implications of the OOT DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211646/action/topic#211646
Time: 20-May-2006 1:16 AM

Post: #211641
Topic: Info: a Big bust at the Motor City Comic Con - bootleg sellers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211641/action/topic#211641
Time: 20-May-2006 12:58 AM

Oh, my! Could this be one of the main ideas behind the upcoming DVD release? And it serves them right, if they all were selling copies of Deleted Magic.

EDIT: I would hate it if they gave us an utterly crappy OOT release, for the sole purpose of shutting down fan preservation attempts that could turn out BETTER than their damn product could in the first place!
GOODNIGHT!

Post: #211568
Topic: We have less than 4 months, lets not give up now
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211568/action/topic#211568
Time: 19-May-2006 7:07 PM

I send my mannerly letter, signed the petition looong ago, have been vocal, did what I could to edit down the SE to be less offensive, and bought a "Han Shot First" shirt from starwarslegacy.com. Not to mention having over a thousand posts at originaltrilogy.com.

I'd say I've done my part. I can only hope at this point.

Post: #211543
Topic: Make your voices heard! (again) - re the 2006 GOUT DVD being in letterbox format
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211543/action/topic#211543
Time: 19-May-2006 5:21 PM

It sounds great. Go ahead and send it.

Post: #211395
Topic: Torn.... To buy, or not to buy.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211395/action/topic#211395
Time: 19-May-2006 8:33 AM

I am going to wait until people have them and have time to give it proper reviews, then decide whether or not to buy it.

If it is decent and better than anything thus far, sure, I'd be delighted. But if it truley is a ***** ******* **** *******, I'll wait for the XO. (I'll be getting the XO anyway

)

Post: #211271
Topic: Torn.... To buy, or not to buy.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211271/action/topic#211271
Time: 18-May-2006 11:07 PM

I think sales will be through-the-roof anyway, so if they are sub-par, *I* will be saving my money for a future, better release.

Post: #211254
Topic: Make your voices heard! (again) - re the 2006 GOUT DVD being in letterbox format
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211254/action/topic#211254
Time: 18-May-2006 10:15 PM

Will mail tomorrow:

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Dear Lucasfilm,

My name is Kirk Shelton, a long-time Star Wars fanatic. I am 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. I was very excited when I heard that the original versions of the classic trilogy was coming to DVD. Thank you very much for finally deciding to put them out again. But I was sourly dissappointed to hear that these new discs would be mastered from a D2 source and would be in 4X3 letterbox, rather than 16X9 anamorphic midescreen.
With all the respect in the world, I just ask that if there is anything to be done to improve the quality of the original versions before September, please do it. I love the original films, and am delighted they are coming back again. But please do something, and prove the rumors of a 4X3 letterbox release wrong.
This may sound silly as a request from a young fan, but could you relay my deep thanks to Mr. Lucas for releasing the originals? I grew up with the Special Edition, but I am glad to have them they way they were originally seen and adored. Thank you, Mr. Lucas! Please preserve them in the best way possible.
I'm sad to say that if the final product is merely letterbox and sub-par, I will more likely not purchase them. It breaks my heart to say that. I urge you all to preserve the original Star Wars Trilogy on DVD.
I leave you with my thanks and my sincere hopes that these rumors of a sub-par DVD release are false.

Fellow Enthusiast,
Kirk Shelton

Post: #211244
Topic: Who has now lost all respect.........
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211244/action/topic#211244
Time: 18-May-2006 8:59 PM

I'm glad Jay changed the main page to reflect this disheartening news.

Post: #211213
Topic: New DVDs NOT 16x9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211213/action/topic#211213
Time: 18-May-2006 7:23 PM

Maybe it's Jimbo coming back with a slightly better vocabulary.

Post: #211197
Topic: New DVDs NOT 16x9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211197/action/topic#211197
Time: 18-May-2006 6:54 PM

I'm not sure what you wish to accomplish here, aside from "stirring up trouble."

Why hasn't Zion banned this guy yet?

Post: #211179
Topic: New DVDs NOT 16x9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211179/action/topic#211179
Time: 18-May-2006 6:03 PM

Amen, I'm 16!

Post: #211167
Topic: so is it..
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211167/action/topic#211167
Time: 18-May-2006 5:28 PM

No joke.

Post: #211166
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211166/action/topic#211166
Time: 18-May-2006 5:26 PM

Still quite a shame it won't be released to any of us.

But still very interesting to watch progress.

And I ordered one of your fantastic shirts.

Post: #210591
Topic: New DVDs NOT 16x9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210591/action/topic#210591
Time: 17-May-2006 6:09 PM

This is very dissappointing. Very, very dissapointing.

Would it be that hard to transfer them to another disc, and make them anamorphic without loosing quality? If so... I guess these "awesome new DVDs" will be nothing more than new source material to work from.

Post: #210581
Topic: ORIGINAL STAR WARS TRILOGY OUT 09/2006 BY LUCASFILM
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210581/action/topic#210581
Time: 17-May-2006 5:57 PM

My confidence is shot.

Post: #210286
Topic: ITS HAPPENED-- OOT AVAILABLE FROM LUCASFILM
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210286/action/topic#210286
Time: 16-May-2006 11:17 PM

Bah, we've got tons of excellent covers to choose from.

Post: #210284
Topic: <em><strong>The "9000" Saga Edit</strong></em> (outdated thread)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210284/action/topic#210284
Time: 16-May-2006 11:15 PM

Just for the record, I am not changing the titles. Just toying with the idea, even talked about it with Rebel11_38, but won't be doing it.

Also, if anyone wants to try to add menus or make custom cover art, feel free.

Post: #210158
Topic: What are you going to do with your SE discs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210158/action/topic#210158
Time: 16-May-2006 6:52 PM

This website and forum is more or less for more conservative Star Wars fans, obviously.

Not that you shouldn't have a voice, but you're in the minority here.
Regardless, may the force be with you, fellow fan!

Post: #210154
Topic: Help: looking for... Fan prequels?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210154/action/topic#210154
Time: 16-May-2006 6:48 PM

Oh, there've been several so far! If you're interested, you're in for a treat!

I first recommend my own:
9000 Edits
Not to brag, but I think they're pretty good.

Then there's the quite popular ADigitalMan saga edit:
Digie Edits
If you ask me, there are too many unneeded deleted scenes put back in and not enough removed. But worth a look!

Then there's the most famous prequel edit thus far, Magnoliafan's version:
Flowerman's Spectacular
Absolutley stunning!

Post: #210150
Topic: What are you going to do with your SE discs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210150/action/topic#210150
Time: 16-May-2006 6:40 PM

I beg to differ. I stand against the SE, and in favor of the OOT as any other fanboy here. And I only recently turned 16.

We're not all the same.

Post: #210140
Topic: Should there be an ULTIMATE EDITION!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210140/action/topic#210140
Time: 16-May-2006 6:05 PM

As long as the OOT is there, side-by-side, I don't really care WHAT crazy ideas they force on the poor movies.