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Jambe Davdar

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#167930
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//RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
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If??

Jeez, just look at the specials - there's five times as much making of footage out there from Jedi as there is for any of the others. It's Empire that there's not much on.


I know there's lots of material of models being made, effects being designed etc, but I am looking for more of the behind the camera/alternate angles stuff along with different takes and bloopers etc. You'll see what I mean when you get your copy of 'Building Empire'.

The 'if' also refers to if I can summon the strength to start this project There's so much material to wade through.

I would be interested to see what resources you compiled / what ideas you had for the ill fated "Deleted Magic: ROTJ".

J
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#167792
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//RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
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<span class=“Bold”>UPDATES:</span>
01/02/07 - NTSC version now available for download on torrent sites.
28/01/07 - Demonoid and first batch release DVD fix - This fixes the error that makes the main doco skip back to the menu at 01:53:50. Please only replace the original files with the ‘fix’ ones when you have finished seeding.
20/01/07 - Final Version (I hope!) complete. It’s DL and SL too!
15/01/07 - Coming across numerous little unexpected and unusual problems after rending (each render takes 8hrs!). Very frustrating. Latest render has 8 frames of green blocks right at the start of the doco. I am now getting to the point of living with things like this just to get the project finished. I have another project I wish to finish by the end of Feb.
03/01/07 - More effects work to be done. Delayed.

<span class=“Bold”>PROJECT COMPLETE</span> - Please read FAQ below for all the details you need to get a copy.


‘Returning to Jedi’:

  • 2hr 27min main doco (total 2hrs 38 inc extras)
    PAL 16:9 Anamorphic
    AC3 Audio

Includes:

  • ‘Ugly as Sin’ Teaser Trailer
  • Trailer
  • Revenge of the Jedi crawl
  • Alternate Sail Barge music sequence
  • Speederbike Storyboard comparison
  • Easter Egg

A list of some of the resources used:

  • 2004 DVD Supplemental Material
  • 2006 OT DVD
  • Laserdisc Supplementals
  • Classic Creatures
  • From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
  • Other official DVD extras (if you know of any specific ROTJ footage let me know)
  • Teasers Trailers
  • Photos of Sand storm deleted scene (anyone got hi-res versions)
  • Comic Adaptations
  • Radio Drama
  • Skywalker (BBC Radio 1 Programme)
  • NPR Richard Marquand Audio Interview
  • Return of the Ewok
  • Horizon, How to Film the Impossible
  • ROTJ Soundtrack (previously unreleased music)
  • BBC Interview - Jeremy Bulloch
  • Ocpmovie’s Classic Edition
  • Original and Special Editions
  • Annotated Screenplays Book
  • Wonder Column in Space CD
  • When Star Wars Ruled the World
  • Rarities 1
  • Lucasfilm Archives book
  • Art of ROTJ Book
  • Star Wars Chronicles book
  • Empire Building book

QUICK FAQ

<span class=“Bold”>Q: How can I get a copy?</span>
A: The DVD in both PAL and NTSC formats has been uploaded to several torrent sites and rapidshare by a third party. Meedermow has very kindly offered to do single layer copies for those in the UK.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: Are there plans for a NTSC version?</span>
A: Boon23 kindly converted the PAL version to NTSC.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: Can I send you some money on Paypal to get a copy?</span>
A: Absolutely not! Although it’s cost me plenty of money and time to create this DVD, I will NOT accept any money for the distribution of this project. Please see the first question on how to obtain a copy.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: Where can I get a DVD cover for this project?</span>
A: Several board members have made covers already. Cover Artwork here!
<span class=“Bold”>Q: What did you use to create the project?</span>
A: I used a dual 1GHz G4 Powermac with Final Cut Pro 4.5, DVD Studio Pro 3, A.Pack, Compressor, Photoshop 7 and Cinematize.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: What inspired you to create this project?</span>
A: Pure and simple… The success of my previous project ‘Building Empire’.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: How long did it take to make from start to finish?</span>
A: I started before ‘BE’ was finished. So it’s taken…er a rather long time. About 10 months on and off.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: What sources did you use?</span>
A: Too many to mention, but there is a condensed list above.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: Why didn’t you include details about the Rebel gunner on the Falcon etc etc?</span>
A: I did consider everything I could find, but not everything made the cut. I tried to stick to the mostly unknown and/or interesting.

<span class=“Bold”>Q: Are there plans for a sequel/prequel?</span>
A: I do have plans to make a Star Wars version, preliminary research is being done right now.

Building Empire Trailer

Returning to Jedi Trailer

Returning to Jedi Teaser - NEW Nov 2006
JD

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#165449
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***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL &amp; NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
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Now someone has to do jedi


Thanks to Ell and daveytod for your kind comments. Feel free to PM me for any advice that you need Ell. I will be glad to help.

I think I'm up for the challenge of 'Making Jedi'/Rebuilding Jedi/Constructing Jedi. There isn't much behind the scenes stuff available at the moment. But I am sure if we once again pool our resources, that I can make something of it.

J