Jambe Davdar

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Join date: 13-Dec-2003
Last activity: 23-Apr-2025
Posts: 1,634

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Post: #300512
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300512/action/topic#300512
Time: 3-Nov-2007 8:53 PM

Originally posted by: Sluggo
I just bought a region free DVD player. 'twas easy.

Unfortunately the festival requires an NTSC copy, though I will be sending them a PAL copy too just in case.

This new release won't have any extras or elaborate menus by the way.

JD

Post: #300496
Topic: Mark Hamill "ready to evacuate" his Malibu home.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300496/action/topic#300496
Time: 3-Nov-2007 5:43 AM

I read on OfficialPix last night that his home was not damaged in the fires. His family and possessions are all safe and sound.

JD

Post: #300458
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300458/action/topic#300458
Time: 2-Nov-2007 5:21 PM

Ok folks. I am currently transcoding the almighty new "Returning to Jedi: Miami Underground Film Festival Edition".

Not much has changed, just a few tweaks and additions here and there, including:

- Shots of Boba Fett stuntman preparing the the Barge Battle.
- More shots of the man-in-a-suit Rancor that have come to light.
- The addition of some stills.
- General Grammar and spelling.
- The timing of some subtitles and shots.

All I need to figure out now is how to transcode this PAL DVD to NTSC. Is there anyone out there willing to help? Moth3r?

Cheers
JD

Post: #300388
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300388/action/topic#300388
Time: 1-Nov-2007 8:58 PM

Incase you didn't already see it, there's are new "wrap" video over at indianajones.com with a few behind the scenes clips that I've not seen before.

Enjoy!
JD

Post: #300286
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300286/action/topic#300286
Time: 31-Oct-2007 6:33 PM

Thanks for clearing that one up!

Oh and yes, I will be releasing the updated versions in due course.

Cheers
JD

Post: #300264
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300264/action/topic#300264
Time: 31-Oct-2007 1:04 PM

I think some extra covers were added at some point.

As you know, I am entering my docos into the 'Miami Underground Film' festival.

At the moment, both BE and RTJ are getting a few little additions. If you think you have something that wasn't included in the original releases please let me know asap.

Cheers
JD

Post: #300224
Topic: Star Wars: Rise of the Empire - a fan edit of the Prequel Trilogy (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300224/action/topic#300224
Time: 30-Oct-2007 5:42 PM

Blimey! Looking forward to see what it looks like!

JD

Post: #300052
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300052/action/topic#300052
Time: 27-Oct-2007 4:57 PM

I wonder if it once belonged to a TV station...

Post: #300045
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/300045/action/topic#300045
Time: 27-Oct-2007 2:25 PM

Hey Adywan,

Do you fancy compositing the original Jabba scene back together for me?

I think you need a break from this project

Seriously, this is an AMAZING project!! It blows me away.

JD

Post: #299941
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299941/action/topic#299941
Time: 25-Oct-2007 4:47 PM

Damn you Lucas! I mean..er...Slugs!

Make it 22%!

Post: #299937
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299937/action/topic#299937
Time: 25-Oct-2007 4:20 PM

Playing with it today has improved it 20%.

I am also going to get hold of AE and see what I can do.

JD

Post: #299913
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299913/action/topic#299913
Time: 25-Oct-2007 12:08 PM

Originally posted by: Erikstormtrooper
Jambe,

Great detective work! How did you find out that the clip aired on that show?

And assuming that the Paramount Comedy channel show is owned by Paramount, how did they get access to this footage?

Well, the rest of the show is on the DVD that Scott sent me!

Post: #299885
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299885/action/topic#299885
Time: 24-Oct-2007 8:23 PM

Just got in from work and have read all your posts.

The missing bits come from Entertainment tonight as shown on the Paramount Comedy channel show in 1997. They ran pretty much the entire scene under the closing credits. Amazing to think that this is the only place the whole scene has been shown.

I am not sure where Scott got it from but he deserves BIG praise for unearthing it.

JD

Post: #299837
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299837/action/topic#299837
Time: 24-Oct-2007 9:26 AM

I am just uploading the entire but unfinished Jabba scene (needs more work but I wanted to share it with you guys) to youtube now!

Enjoy!
JD

Post: #299836
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299836/action/topic#299836
Time: 24-Oct-2007 8:43 AM

On a side note. I've just obtained a 16mm copy of SPFX. It is one of only two copies I've ever seen for sale.

Is anyone able to shed more light on my latest purchase?

Thanks
JD

Post: #299786
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299786/action/topic#299786
Time: 23-Oct-2007 8:12 PM

Unfortunately Declan is slightly covered by some of the graphics/credits. Additionally some of the widescreen elements that could be integrated from the 2004 release don't fill the breach.

I have spent about 5 hours trying to do the best I can with what I've got and it's not too bad. I need to colour correct the whole scene now which is no mean feat given that the sequence comes from about 10 different sources!

I haven't looked at the 97 release yet to see if that offers up some more of the original shot. My initial thought is that the 97 Jabba may cover less of the background than the 04 Jabba does. In actual fact I don't have the 97 release of ANH anywhere.

As for what Declan says - watch this space...

Post: #299730
Topic: Blade Runner: The Final Cut in the UK!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299730/action/topic#299730
Time: 23-Oct-2007 5:41 AM

Hello to all UK members.

It's on in Cambridge on 23 November 2007!!

JD

Post: #299729
Topic: The Darjeeling Limited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299729/action/topic#299729
Time: 23-Oct-2007 5:40 AM

I am really looking forward to seeing this film.

JD

Post: #299728
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299728/action/topic#299728
Time: 23-Oct-2007 4:42 AM

Originally posted by: klokwerk
Wow, that's going to be very cool. How long does that mean your friend's been holding out on Star Wars fans?

This is a new find! My friend has not be holding out at all. The guy who he got it off obviously didn't realise what he had.

There are of course some drawbacks. It's 4:3 and there are some graphics/credits covering part of the frame, but the important thing is that we have the complete scene with clean audio.

Post: #299658
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299658/action/topic#299658
Time: 22-Oct-2007 6:06 PM

Originally posted by: Erikstormtrooper
Han, my boy!

Yep, the whole scene with the up-to-know missing dialogue and footage.

Post: #299587
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299587/action/topic#299587
Time: 22-Oct-2007 4:37 AM

I can't quite believe it, but a good friend of mine (who will get a huge credit on the completed project) has just supplied me with an absolute gem!

And you guys are going to get a real kick out of it! I'll give you a clue, it features an Irish actor.

Post: #298682
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298682/action/topic#298682
Time: 8-Oct-2007 4:00 PM

I really hope this wasn't it!!

Post: #298161
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298161/action/topic#298161
Time: 1-Oct-2007 6:04 AM

Originally posted by: klokwerk
Jambe,

I know you are busy revising "Building Empire" and "Returning to Jedi" for that film festival. However, I just wanted to let you know something. The "Star Wars Vault" package that is being released on October 30th is in-stock here in Australia at the bookstore where my girlfriend works. That is the item talked about here, posted about on SW.com here and listed on Amazon, here.

She's talking about getting it for me for Christmas... I'm trying to talk her into buying it now. In any case, it sounds like it'll be useful for your project.

Thanks mate. I will look out for it.

Post: #297956
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297956/action/topic#297956
Time: 28-Sep-2007 8:31 AM

Did anybody bookmark the blog of Gary Kurtz daughter? I can't find it.

JD

Post: #297905
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297905/action/topic#297905
Time: 27-Sep-2007 1:26 PM

Just a little 'BUMP' to see if any of the new members know any more about this doco?

JD