Master Lawdog

Kuropin said:

After listening to the full set now, I can say that it really does enhance the story! Few minor criticisms about the repetitive nature of some sound effects when they’re played over long stretches of time, and sometimes they can even be a tad loud and distracting in some of the earlier books, but overall it’s just a minor inconvenience, the books as a whole are incredibly well done!

I’m really happy you enjoyed them and I appreciate the feedback!

I actually began my journey with the Expanded Universe novels in 2024 after my disappointment with The Acolyte. I started off with the Thrawn Trilogy and recently finished Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader. I have so many more books to get to, but it’s definitely been restoring my love in Star Wars, or how it once was. So far, Timothy Zahn is my favorite of the authors.

There is so much I could say. I feel guilty now finding this thread when I could’ve joined two years ago.

Jar Jar Bricks said:

It’s definitely a residual of the DOTF script where Colin Trevorrow was going to redefine balance this way (bleagh). Along with Rey and Poe’s introduction scene hinting at some sort of attraction between them. Honestly, that could be removed too because in general people are way too cheery in that scene.

I’ve removed Rey and Poe’s introduction. The whole scene plays out so much better without it. Especially with having Rey close the door on Kylo Ren to watching Finn tend to Rose. It flows much better for her character in the moment.

I just had an idea. What if we were to give Luke’s voice that vocal effect that Obi-Wan had as a ghost in the Original Trilogy during his scene with Rey on Ach-To?

Johan279 said:

Been a while since I’ve downloaded these audiobooks, but still can’t get enough of them.
I spent a lot of time on the road for work, and this is the perfect way to enjoy the long drives.
Had a short listen to the new full cast audiobooks on audible, but they just can’t compare to your versions Lawdog.
Thank you again!

I’m flattered to hear that. Thank you very much for listening to the project, as it’s always appreciated hearing positive word of mouth and feedback on it over the past number of years.

decimeter623 said:

Would you ever consider using BluRay 4k to make the edits. I believe it is possible to get the bonus scenes on bluray 4k. Though Id imagine this would be a pretty big task.

I’m planning on using the 4K remaster for the first two films for V5, since they are true 4K transfers. The rest of the films are unfortunately upscales, which I don’t understand, given all eight films were shot on 35mm. Perhaps it’s due to the digital effects being rendered in 2K (1080p).

decimeter623 said:

I vaugly remember an extended scene in Chamber where petunia was boiling dudleys uniform, but didn’t see that mentioned in your list of edits, is that because that was already considered part since it was in the official extended edition? Or for another reason?

Also wondering, for PS, how did you deal with Sorcerer vs Philosipher? The completionist in me would want to create both.

That scene you mentioned is from Philosopher’s Stone, not Chamber of Secrets. I chose the Philosopher’s Stone title since it was the original from the U.K., plus most regions around the world use that title. I’m actually from the U.S., which is the only country to my recollection that uses the Sorcerer’s Stone title, since Scholastic, who published the Harry Potter books in America felt that kids wouldn’t associate the word “philosopher” with magic.

Centurion said:

Still enjoying these A LOT! Excellent work Master Lawdog. Had my friends listen to these as well, it won’t be forgotten anytime soon 😉

I’m really happy to hear that. Thank you for the kind words!

Blueknight said:

I guess the next enhanced editions would be using some of the full-cast lol. Only thing I would change would be keeping Stephen Fry as both the narrator and Snape.

I don’t think I’ll be doing another version of these, but who knows how I may be feeling in the future from now.

heathen3017 said:

Master Lawdog said:

feronstost said:

Update years later: These still hold up and are more enjoyable (for me, at least) than the “audio drama” Audible is releasing.

Thank you for the kind words. I’d imagine this project would be forgotten about once the new audiobooks were announced.

Not by a long shot. I still get the occasional “brownie points” from the girlfriend. 😉

Well it sounds like she’s a keeper! 😉

feronstost said:

Update years later: These still hold up and are more enjoyable (for me, at least) than the “audio drama” Audible is releasing.

Thank you for the kind words. I’d imagine this project would be forgotten about once the new audiobooks were announced.

Qui-Gon tells Anakin to “take off” now. I don’t want to come off as nitpicking, but it’s just some things I’ve noticed reinstated.

I hate having to point this out, but the change list says Luke’s line of “Blast it, Biggs” has been altered to “Blast it, Wedge.” I just checked, and the recent version has “Biggs” in it.

ForrestDiver said:

i really appreciate you work

Thank you very much!

The volume level on Threepio’s new line sounds too low. It came off as quiet on playback.

SilverMartini007 said:

These are great edits! Awesome to see this many versions…with more to come!

Thank you for the kind feedback! Much appreciated.

Curi93 said:

Hello, it seems to be an excellent work. I would like to know, how can I download this edition of yours?

I have not even started work on this edit.

How about mine? I saw the prison break episode from Andor, so I should be good? Heck, I’ve even gotten into the old Expanded Universe novels during my jail time.

hiphats said:

It is now time to revive this thread because the unknown editor has now completed a brand new 165 min. edit of SII, the long-in-the-works version called “The Black Cut”.

What is “The Black Cut”? This new version attempts to merge as much existing footage from both the Richard Donner and Richard Lester shoots as possible to create a new, longer story.

As you know, both released theatrical versions of SII stand out on their own, but even with footage missing (but later restored to various TV and digital edits), neither film is the complete story. This new “Black Cut” is.

It restores much of the original opening of the Lester version with Krypton and Paris, clarifies the Niagara Falls storyline missing from the Donner cut, restores nearly all the footage from the TV cuts, rearranges the film’s midsection with Superman losing his powers, incorporates both Marlon Brando and Susannah York’s scenes, a much longer finale with the Battle of Metropolis Road and the Fortress, and combines the endings of both the Lester and Donner cuts you will have to see and believe, literally.

A majority of the film is presented in its original 2.35:1 Panavision ratio, while sequences that could not be presented in the full AR are in the 1:33.1 TV ratio, but those particular additions are minimal at best and should not distract you from your enjoyment of the new “Black Cut”.

If you are interested in this, PM me. It will only be up for a short time.

I’ve never heard of this before.

710 pages now! Holy crap!

I now own the prelude novels these edits take their titles from.

TDS91939 said:

Watching an Anime of a New Hope would be a guilty pleasure. The Lightsaber fights would be intense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_4A2CG2Ag

rquinlan1001 said:

https://hogwartslukegki.wordpress.com/floor-plan-maps/.

Hey dude check this out. This guy did an amazing job drawing the Hogwarts grounds and hogsmeade village from the books. He did everything to make it as book accurate as possible and it paid off.

Very interesting.

Bozerbozer said:

Is this discussion still active? I wonder if the project is finished and where to watch it?

Yes, this project is still active, though it is currently on pause.

Merry Christmas, Adywan! I didn’t check, but is Beru’s mono voice still in this new version?