Jambe Davdar

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Post: #243118
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243118/action/topic#243118
Time: 12-Sep-2006 4:39 AM

Originally posted by: BigBlueRig
Jambe...whats it like to have one of the most anticipated upcoming releases yet again?

I am so stoked about this one.

( crossing my fingers for an NTSC version

http://209.85.12.227/2087/182/emo/51.gif

)

Its pretty cool to have so much interest around this, I can tell you. There is still so much to do and so little time to work on it. I really hope that a copy of 'Time & Again' can be arranged. THX is doing a great job on that for me. I am still waiting on some raw footage from a guy that owns a very interesting (read -deleted) item and within a couple of weeks I "should" have some footage of the Yuma set that has hardly ever been seen before!

I have been adding to the commentary track from a number of official sources and hope to get some more rarer sources in the coming weeks.

The October release date is getting close and I really do hope to have it out by the 31st. But things are a little out of my hands at the moment. It might have to be revised a little

Oh and by the way Will, I am only really using the Radio Drama for research purposes at present. I will not be including it on the disc as I am optimising space for the main doco.

Thanks for those links Big Blue Rig. I will be sure to take a look.

JD

Post: #242608
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242608/action/topic#242608
Time: 10-Sep-2006 5:59 AM

Ha ha. Oh well. I have resigned myself to this inevitability.

Looking at this guy's history, he has already sold a couple of copies of 'Building Empire'. I guess £3.99 is a bit more realistic for non-profit making. But as I've said, I just don't like the idea of my disc changing hands for any kind of money.

It's a shame that he is using that mock-up cover that I made in about 5 minutes.

And all the other picture links are dead. Looking at the dead links does reveal some clues. Perhaps a name?

I wonder if this is the same guy again. I noticed that they became ebay members within 3 days of eachother.

Thanks for the heads up boba feta.

Post: #242605
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242605/action/topic#242605
Time: 10-Sep-2006 4:57 AM

£2.50 was a very generous estimate, it's probably more like £1.50 He is also charging a further £2.00 for postage on an item that will cost less that £0.80p to post. So lets say he makes £3.20 on each disk.

Given that he has an ebay rating of 102 every transaction than can be viewed is for the Deleted Magic disk. Thats £3.20 x 100. That's a profit of £320. Thats $596. Not bad for a student or somebody who needs a little spare cash.

Besides, this is a thing of principal. Nobody should be making any money on these discs. Plain and simple. But I guess this is a certain amount of inescapable inevitability.

Post: #242340
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242340/action/topic#242340
Time: 8-Sep-2006 6:46 PM

Looking very nice Ash!

Post: #242305
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242305/action/topic#242305
Time: 8-Sep-2006 5:29 PM

Originally posted by: Sluggo
Have you thought recently about doing an ANH treatment sometime down the road?

I think that would be down the end of a very long road. I would love to tackle it actually and it has crossed my mind several times.

Given that I have the raw files of 'Building Empire', 'Returning to Jedi' and 'My Secret Project' on my hard discs, space might be the biggest set-back! I also wouldn't want to upset Ocp. I am sure my version would have it's differences though. We'll see.

Post: #242300
Topic: Info: Anyone Got A Spare 1300 Bucks? Star Wars 16mm on ebay...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242300/action/topic#242300
Time: 8-Sep-2006 5:25 PM

I had better make a call to my bank manager. As soon as this guy posts some pictures of course.

Post: #242273
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242273/action/topic#242273
Time: 8-Sep-2006 4:15 PM

I'd rather not waste this thread on a hate campaign. Official complaints have been lodged where appropriate.

Just for the record, I am happy for someone to distrubute my DVD as long as it is non profit making. My suggestion is that you put these discs on ebay for cost only. So, about 2.50GBP should do it.

Post: #242265
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242265/action/topic#242265
Time: 8-Sep-2006 3:55 PM

Originally posted by: Boba Phatt
I agree.
What a dick.
I bet he doesn't even realise that Jambe was the one who emailed him!

What he's doing is not on.

I just got another message via ebay from a different user saying:

"By the way. Nice to meet you Jambe."

I think it's the same guy. Looking at his history he has sold the Holiday Special on DVD.

So, definitely an OT.com member or viewer.

I think it's time you revealed yourself mate. Though I doubt you will somehow.

Post: #242210
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242210/action/topic#242210
Time: 8-Sep-2006 12:49 PM

Originally posted by: boba feta
Sounds like an inside job. Citing the PiF tenet, my guess is its someone from the forums

That's what I thought too. It would really be a shame if that's true.

Possibly a dick, definately a liar. There is no way these things are costing him £5.49 to put together.

Post: #242198
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242198/action/topic#242198
Time: 8-Sep-2006 11:54 AM

I got a reply from the dude selling Deleted Magic and Building Empire:

"These dvds are not copyrighted. They are freely available for public distribution as they are a fan created documentary. The creators of such works actually encourage distribution of said documentaries through 'pay it forward' selling. I.E. Selling to someone who hasn't the resources to download, burn, and print the covers themselves, and so, charging them a reasonable fee for the cost of production.

I am not making a profit from these disks. It costs a small fortune for the packaging, ink, disks, equipment and electricity to make these disks. I am simply distributing the disks as much as possible within the Star Wars community, giving the documentary as much exposure as possible, which is what the creators want."

Opinions please.

Post: #242166
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242166/action/topic#242166
Time: 8-Sep-2006 4:44 AM

Hey Sky, good to hear from you. I will try to get round to sending some graphics to you. I would love to see what you come up with.

Regards
JD

Post: #242031
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242031/action/topic#242031
Time: 7-Sep-2006 4:07 PM

Things are shaping up for RTJ Sluggo but I am waiting on several people at the moment.

Will post an update on the thread soon.

Post: #241974
Topic: A Cartoon in "Honor" of the Theatrical Version DVD Release...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241974/action/topic#241974
Time: 7-Sep-2006 11:55 AM

Nice

Post: #241954
Topic: In defence of the 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241954/action/topic#241954
Time: 7-Sep-2006 6:57 AM

I'm eagerly awaiting to see how the PAL release of the OUT comes out, but am determined that a glitch free version of ANH will be done, and if Lucasfilm won't step up to the plate....

I have had a sneek peek at the PAL OUT DVD and I was not as dissappointed as I thought I would be. There is a fair amount of telecine wobble, and of course the film dirt and scratches remain, but overall I was pretty pleased given lack of attention Lucasfilm have given this release. I will take a closer look on the 12th!

Post: #241948
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241948/action/topic#241948
Time: 7-Sep-2006 6:15 AM

I have just had a look and you can report unauthorised copies

here

All you need do it type the item number in the first field and express you concern in the second field.

Lets face it we would all like to make some money on the side, but this isn't the way to go about it!

If you feel the same then please take the time to contact ebay.

Post: #241944
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241944/action/topic#241944
Time: 7-Sep-2006 5:41 AM

Yesterday I contacted a guy that was selling Deleted Magic on ebay asking him what other titles he has for sale (out of interest you understand. I would nenver buy a 'bootleg')

As expected, the reply contained something interesting:
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I will be selling Building Empire VERY soon. I am in the process of securing cover and disk art, and once I do, it will be on sale. Keep a look out at my items, rest assured, the wait won't be long.

Thanks for your question, and may the force be with you.

Cheeky bugger!!
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My question is, what shall I do now? Report him to ebay? Bombard him with emails? Ask for a cut? (joking)

It just annoys me that he/she is making money out of other people's work without even giving credit to anyone.

Grrr

Post: #241377
Topic: In defence of the 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241377/action/topic#241377
Time: 5-Sep-2006 10:01 AM

(I just remembered reading somewhere the explanation of Luke's green-coloured lightsabre aboard the Falcon. Apparently, the lightsabre is set to "training mode" - presumably to stop him from accidently slicing off parts of his own anatomy during his practice sessions.)

I actually assumed that as a kid. It just seemed to make sense to me. "Why else would he be waving that thing around in a space ship?", I used to think to myself.

Post: #240941
Topic: .: Revenge of the Jedi 0.83 MS Edition :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240941/action/topic#240941
Time: 3-Sep-2006 5:27 PM

Nope it was never released I am afraid. There is a storyboard and some audio from the radio drama along with early scripts. But that's all.

(worrying that this project might steal the thunder of 'Returning to Jedi')

JD

Post: #239917
Topic: Info: Can this be used ???? (Star Wars: ROTJ" 24 page Read-Along Book and Tape)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239917/action/topic#239917
Time: 31-Aug-2006 5:13 AM

Thanks guys, but I already have it. It actually contains an element deleted from the final cut which will get a mention in my project.

JD

Post: #239748
Topic: MSNBC's Time & Again - APB
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239748/action/topic#239748
Time: 30-Aug-2006 5:30 PM

BUMP, PM's sent.

Post: #238693
Topic: MSNBC's Time & Again - APB
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238693/action/topic#238693
Time: 26-Aug-2006 1:39 PM

Great news! If you would be willing to send it to the UK, I could get it transferred and send it right back.

Would you be willing?

Thanks
JD

Post: #237441
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237441/action/topic#237441
Time: 22-Aug-2006 7:34 AM

Calling all Star Wars fans!

I am still looking to obtain a copy of MSNBC's Time & Again.

The programme takes a look at the Original Trilogy. I think it was originally broadcast in 2000, but has been shown since as I have a partially recorded copy (recorded by my sister with a very dodgy aerial signal).

It actually contains some behind the scenes footage that I have never seen anywhere else before, including, someone trying to perfect the Gammorean walk without the suit on. And more footage of Lucas discussing Sy Snootles with the creature shop people. Additionally there are several interviews that could easily be implemented as commentary tracks given the right editing. It's such a resourceful show, it would be a shame not to include it in my project.

I did recently think I had tracked down a copy but unfortunately it was another episode that looked at the Phantom Menace.

So if anybody has it, I would love to get a copy!

Thanks
JD

(I have posted this on a couple of the forums to reach the widest audience)

Post: #237439
Topic: MSNBC's Time & Again - APB
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237439/action/topic#237439
Time: 22-Aug-2006 6:59 AM

Post: #236874
Topic: LOL Look at How They Try to Explain Away Continuity Problems!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236874/action/topic#236874
Time: 19-Aug-2006 6:59 PM

Originally posted by: BadAssKeith
This is Perfect material to use for some of my evidence for my lawsuit! Thank you very much!!!

It's posts like this that leave me wondering what we are doing in this place. Whilst brilliantly funny at times, some posts just scare the crap out of me.

1. They are only FILMS. I know this may sound patronising to some. But lets just get a handle on this!
2. George Lucas is the boss regardless of what some may think.
3. Seriously consider what you are saying, before you say it!
4. Obsession can be dangerous. I do what I do out of a love for the films, an interest in the FILMS. That is as far as I will ever take it.
5. Blimey, I need a break from all this.
6. I am going to find a quiet corner

Post: #236873
Topic: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi recut ending
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236873/action/topic#236873
Time: 19-Aug-2006 6:51 PM

I have to say that I didn't like this at all. In fact it left me rather cold.

I'm not a fan of 'Prequelizing' the OT, and this attempt, although bold, didn't really work on either an emotional or technical level for me.

Perhaps the editor should have conformed to one of the film conventions for flash-back sequences by at least doing a bleach pass on the PT footage to make it look different enough to draw the viewer's attention.

Also, it might have worked better if the viewer was able to see more than a flash of the PT footage, though this may have required some clever editing of the sound, as well as the pictures.

Unfortunately it just reminded that rather than making clever links between the PT and OT, Lucas simply re-cycled ideas.

As always though - thanks for posting!

JD