Jambe Davdar

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Join date: 13-Dec-2003
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Post: #273374
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273374/action/topic#273374
Time: 23-Feb-2007 2:18 AM

Bad news. Got this from my sister in CA this morning regarding the disc from thewizard_7:

"i am hanging my head........

says it is SPFX and has Hamill in a dodgy looking waistcoat in some theatre introducing it......

pooooooooopooooooooooooo"

I think I may have to call on my fireworks-expert friend Marky2004!

Post: #273309
Topic: How to extract BTM lost scenes?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273309/action/topic#273309
Time: 22-Feb-2007 6:06 PM

Really looking forward to this!

After talking with MoveAlong I can confirm that these rips will be appearing in my as yet untitled 'Star Wars' project.

Thanks for all your hardwork Laserman & MoveAlong. You are doing another great service for our community.

JD

Post: #273294
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273294/action/topic#273294
Time: 22-Feb-2007 5:14 PM

Nope, you don't.

Sluggo is right. To my knowledge (and it's quite advanced don't ya know

), the shot you mention does not exist.

As far as I know the idea of killing off one of the main cast was abandoned before any shooting was done and definately before any effects work was completed. Even the early animatic (see 'Returning to Jedi' at 02:17:35) shows the Falcon speeding away from the Death Star.

JD

Post: #273275
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273275/action/topic#273275
Time: 22-Feb-2007 2:07 PM

Originally posted by: Erikstormtrooper
Does part 23 exist on youtube? I can't find it.

Did you consider adding the rumor that the Falcon was supposed to be destroyed in the DS explosion? I'm not suggesting you should have. I'm just wondering if you happened to find out anything interesting about it.

Part 23 is now up.

I did think about mentioning Lando's death but I couldn't really find anything video or audio-wise to relate to it or back it up.

Thanks for the compliments.

JD

Post: #273256
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273256/action/topic#273256
Time: 22-Feb-2007 11:56 AM

Or I may just microwave it - pretty!

I will not be asking for a refund. Who said I even paid the guy?

Post: #273240
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273240/action/topic#273240
Time: 22-Feb-2007 10:42 AM

My family in CA get their mail around 5pm local time. I will be fast asleep at that time, but hope to wake tomorrow morning to an email telling me that this gem has arrived. It will then be sent to a trusted USA-based member of this community for further action. If it turns out to SPFX I have plans for it to be launched hundreds of feet in the air and spread over a wide area.

JD

Post: #273203
Topic: File Juicer
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273203/action/topic#273203
Time: 22-Feb-2007 3:56 AM

Some of the photos I've extracted (now about 2000) are of decent quality but are relatively low-res when compared to today's standards. Probably better than your screen grabs though.

Laserman - I would be interested to see all the JPEGS you've extracted as I am sure there are many more than the 2000.

JD

Post: #273198
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273198/action/topic#273198
Time: 22-Feb-2007 2:12 AM

Thanks for the info. I just need to be patient and see what thewizard_7 deilivers!

Post: #273130
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273130/action/topic#273130
Time: 21-Feb-2007 5:28 PM

Originally posted by: boba feta
I don't suppose this is as rare?

The doco isn't rare but I must admit I've not seen it on Betamax before. Ahh, what a great format.

Post: #273124
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273124/action/topic#273124
Time: 21-Feb-2007 5:17 PM

I did wonder that too. 'The Making of Empire' book is listed in the bibliography.

It does however back up this mention that I found:

dave_mil...@adobeforums.com
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There are two tales surrounding the creation of the name "R2-D2". The first, and oldest, story is that George Lucas was doing the editing on American Graffitti, and was a bit tired in the evening, so he tried to shorten his work by not calling for "Reel Two, Dialogue Two", but for "R2-D2". This version was narrated in the Making of The Empire Strikes Back. When the Annotated Screenplays came out however, Lucas personally corrected this story and said that all names in the movies were selected just to have phonetically pleasing and easy-to-speak names.
XD

Perhaps Darth Neo can confirm this for us.

Cheers
JD

Post: #273118
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273118/action/topic#273118
Time: 21-Feb-2007 4:54 PM

I have just been experimenting with a program called 'File Juicer' which extracts text, video, audio, and picture files from larger packed files such as those found in 'Behind the Magic'.

Whilst searching through the text I came across this:

,"How did George Lucas derive R2-D2's name?","The name originated from the film term ""Reel 2, Dialogue 2.""","He simply repeated common phonetic sounds until he discovered one that he enjoyed.","He found the initials ""R2-D2"" on the back of a stereo system.","The license plate on his first car ended in ""R2D2.""","B. He simply repeated common phonetic sounds until he discovered one that he enjoyed.","In [The Making of the Empire Strikes Back], it is suggested that R2-D2's name was, in fact, derived from the film term ""Reel 2, Dialogue 2."" However, in [The Annotated Screenplays], Lucas corrected the tale and revealed that all of the characters' names were created phonetically to be pleasing to hear and easy to say.

Is this official word that 'The Making of the Empire strikes Back' was indeed released?

Post: #273089
Topic: File Juicer
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273089/action/topic#273089
Time: 21-Feb-2007 2:18 PM

Has anyone used this program to extract media files from larger files?

I just ran my of 'Behind the Magic' disc (which I haven't been able to use for year as I am now a mac user) through it and it managed to extract about 2000 photos before it got stuck. Has anybody had any luck with any other programs?

Cheers
JD

Post: #273046
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273046/action/topic#273046
Time: 21-Feb-2007 10:48 AM

I didn't know this until last night and you guys were all alseep!

Patience my friend. I am sure another USA based member has ordered it too.

(I still think it's just going to be SPFX! I just don't want to set myself up for a dissappointment.)

Post: #273020
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273020/action/topic#273020
Time: 21-Feb-2007 7:39 AM

You can read about that line here in an interview with Ben Burtt.

It doesn't say where the line was going to go in 'Star Wars' though.

Adywan, now that I have woken from 'Returning to Jedi' mania, I just wanted to add my support and wish you all the best with this project. It's some undertaking, but I am sure it will be worth it.

JD

Post: #273011
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273011/action/topic#273011
Time: 21-Feb-2007 6:03 AM

I have had several requests fo 'RTJ' cover and disc artwork. So I have made up a simple page where you can download them - here. If I have missed your off, please let me know.

JD

Post: #273008
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273008/action/topic#273008
Time: 21-Feb-2007 5:47 AM

I've been getting quite a few requests for 'BE' cover and disc art.

So, I have made a quick page where you can download them - here.

If I've missed yours off, please let me know.

JD

Post: #273001
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/273001/action/topic#273001
Time: 21-Feb-2007 2:39 AM

Just got an email from thewizard_7:

"Mailed it out this morning. Thanks"

It's be sent to a family address in CA, as he wouldn't post to the UK. They will be in contact as soon as it arrives. They know of it's importance

Place you bets now. Is it just going to be another copy of SPFX or will it indeed be this rare gem we are after??

I will keep you posted.

JD

Post: #272891
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272891/action/topic#272891
Time: 20-Feb-2007 2:13 PM

Well, you can certainly make a website Darth Neo. Really looking forward to seeing the Star Wars site.

Post: #272851
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272851/action/topic#272851
Time: 20-Feb-2007 8:05 AM

March 5, 1979 - Shooting begins on The Empire Strikes Back, with Lucas as executive producer and Irvin Kershner as director.
1986 - Howard the Duck released

1988 - Domark release home computer versions of Atari's Coin-op game.
1989 -
1990 - Star Wars VHS re-release no.2
2000 - Art of Star Wars Exhibition at the Barbican, London.
2001 - 25 Years of Star Wars Novelizations
2004 - Original Trilogy released on DVD (well..actually the 2nd edition of the SE's)

Hmm, the late 1980's were really quiet years for Star Wars.

JD

Post: #272841
Topic: Info: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272841/action/topic#272841
Time: 20-Feb-2007 6:49 AM

Everytime you post I get excited! I thought you might post another clip

Good to see you are still here though.

Post: #272834
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272834/action/topic#272834
Time: 20-Feb-2007 6:01 AM

George Lucas: Heros, Myths and Magic - Why have I not heard of this doco before??!

JD

Post: #272825
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272825/action/topic#272825
Time: 20-Feb-2007 5:01 AM

Thanks skyjedi2005, much appreciated. If George is willing to give me access to the archives I would gladly making him another award winning doco

Post: #272820
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272820/action/topic#272820
Time: 20-Feb-2007 3:31 AM

Originally posted by: Sluggo

(and besides, even my mom watches youtube. she likes the guy who plays the flute and beat-boxes at the same time)

Weird. I watched that guy just last night!

Post: #272810
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272810/action/topic#272810
Time: 20-Feb-2007 2:07 AM

'Returning to Jedi' Part 1 just exceeded 2000 views in one week! Amazing.

Post: #272693
Topic: Getting too old for this sort of thing?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272693/action/topic#272693
Time: 19-Feb-2007 1:38 PM

I just wanted to know who I was involved with here

I am 30 too.