Mielr

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Post: #240604
Topic: www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240604/action/topic#240604
Time: 2-Sep-2006 1:15 AM

I had a feeling that Best Buys in America were going to get the same tin. I think its too much money, though. It's $30 just for the tin! I think if you buy all 3 movies they should give you the tin free!

Target is supposed to have an exclusive, too. Some kind of artwork or something. I can't find a link, though.
Wal-Mart has a comic book with each movie, but as far as I know, they're free with purchase.

Post: #240493
Topic: Sending the SEs back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240493/action/topic#240493
Time: 1-Sep-2006 6:34 PM

Originally posted by: Cable-X1

Screw that....don't send 'em back....don't donate them. Just throw the damn things out!!! Lucas wants to bury the OOT so everyone prefers the SEs, so I say we do the opposite. Bury the SEs, so everyone prefers the originals!!!

The hell with that donating crap....no way would I taint someone's mind with that SE garbage!!!

I agree with you that I wouldn't want anyone to watch the SEs, but I think just throwing them out is a waste. If you're going to dispose of them- you might as well send them to GL and maybe there would be a slight chance that he'd receive them. Putting them into a landfill won't accomplish anything.

BTW, the OOT's current Amazon.com rankings are: 24, 32 and 35 (SW, ESB and ROTJ respectively).

Post: #240491
Topic: www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240491/action/topic#240491
Time: 1-Sep-2006 6:27 PM

They're moving up on Amazon.com:

SW- #24

ESB- #32

ROTJ- #35

Post: #240458
Topic: Good comparison website
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240458/action/topic#240458
Time: 1-Sep-2006 5:02 PM

Personally, I liked the lighting in SW. I've read stories about how GL would go around, moving lights around, and Gil Taylor (the cinematographer) would get pissed and say to George that if there was a lighting effect he wanted, he should tell him and HE would do it, because as cinematographer, that was his job. I believe he won an Academy Award for his efforts.

The '04 DVDs do have a lot more contrast and saturation, but I don't think that has much effect on the original lighting.

Post: #240452
Topic: The Artistic Vision (TM Luca$hFilm)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240452/action/topic#240452
Time: 1-Sep-2006 4:39 PM

I have a tape of the SW cast on the Mike Douglas show in 1977. Mark Hamill talked about how GL tried to get the rights to Flash Gordon from King Features Syndicate, and how it was a good thing he didn't or Nick Nolte would be sitting there instead of him.

Post: #240234
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240234/action/topic#240234
Time: 31-Aug-2006 11:06 PM

If this is indicative of what we'll be getting on the DVD, then they definitely didn't just remove the "a new hope" header. Notice the formatting of the text- it's completely different. "DEATH STAR" is on one line in the '77 version, on TWO lines in the '04 version:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/queen1970/5.jpg

Post: #240231
Topic: What it was like to experience Star Wars for the first time in 1977.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240231/action/topic#240231
Time: 31-Aug-2006 10:55 PM

I saw Star Wars for the first time in 1982, during it's pre-Jedi theatrical re-release. I saw ESB for the first time later that same year.

I really don't remember much about my first time seeing it- I've seen it so many times since then, all of my memories of my first viewing have kind of been blended away. I seem to remember more clearly my first viewing of ESB, and of Jedi on opening day in 1983.

Post: #240227
Topic: What movies do you consider canon?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240227/action/topic#240227
Time: 31-Aug-2006 10:46 PM

The first three- SW, ESB and ROTJ. They're the only three, as far as I'm concerned.

Honestly, I don't even think of the PT as Star Wars movies.

Post: #240204
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240204/action/topic#240204
Time: 31-Aug-2006 9:36 PM

I don't think anybody knows for sure. It looks like the original '77 crawl, but whether it's the actual crawl or a newly-created one is unclear.

Post: #240201
Topic: Any Star Wars TV stuff coming up?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240201/action/topic#240201
Time: 31-Aug-2006 9:30 PM

There will be a Star Wars special on the Home Shopping Network, on Labor Day (Sept. 4th):

More info here.

Post: #240196
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240196/action/topic#240196
Time: 31-Aug-2006 9:18 PM

Yes, the crawl will NOT be the laserdisc version- it will be the original 1977 version WITHOUT the "episode IV a new hope" heading.

Post: #240114
Topic: What it was like to experience Star Wars for the first time in 1977.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240114/action/topic#240114
Time: 31-Aug-2006 5:02 PM

Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle

I can't be the only one who found the special effects in Star Wars convincing! Why does everyone have a problem with the Wolfman in the cantina?!

I don't! I like him.

Post: #240111
Topic: Star Wars DVDs, etc. on Home Shopping Network - Labor Day
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240111/action/topic#240111
Time: 31-Aug-2006 4:55 PM

For those who haven't heard yet:

"Premiere comics and collectibles company Dynamic Forces is adding to the Home Shopping Network's 'Pop Culture' TV Shows by busily preparing three full hours of cool, limited edition and exclusive Star Wars merchandise this Labor Day

This event on September 4th starts with an early morning hour-long showcase that will air at 2 AM EST (for those night owls who would like a sneak peek at the items) and picks up again at 8 PM for the prime-time airing of two full hours of Star Wars collectibles!

For this special day of Star Wars comics and collectibles DF has worked directly with Lucasfilm Ltd. to bring in highly sought after goods from the wide spectrum of Star Wars licensees, including limited edition items created for DF for the show. Among the products available are highly anticipated home-entertainment releases: the new two-disc DVD sets of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In addition, fans will find a huge range of Star Wars products and collectibles, ranging from Yoda and Vader gumball machines, limited edition comics from Dark Horse, and high-end lightsabers and other collectibles from Master Replicas.

As a coup for fans new and old, for the first time ever limited edition collectibles from starwarsshop.com are going to be presented to HSN's audience! Plus DF is showcasing (with some items premiering) limited edition Star Wars merchandise, including signed and remarked high-end lithographs.

The lithographs scheduled feature a "lost" classic Star Wars poster signed and remarked by Greg Hildebrandt, and a Star Wars Limited Edition "Choice Of" lithograph by famed Star Wars artists Dave Dorman and Ken Kelly. These lithographs are brought to you exclusively by DF on HSN.

Be sure to tune in on September 4th beginning at 2 AM for a full hour of Star Wars collectibles and again at 8 PM EST for the two-hour spectacular, only on HSN!

For more information on Dynamic Forces specialty merchandise, product art, exclusive creator interviews and upcoming releases, please visit the Dynamic Forces website at www.dynamicforces.com"

They'll probably be showing clips from the OOT DVDs, so this may be the first chance for us to get a look at them.

Post: #239893
Topic: Sending the SEs back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239893/action/topic#239893
Time: 31-Aug-2006 2:23 AM

Originally posted by: skye_solo
I wouldn't want to donate them cause I don't want anyone to watch the SEs. LOL. Lucas can have em back. I'm marking them with sharpie.

Which address are you sending them to? The PO Box?

Post: #239875
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239875/action/topic#239875
Time: 31-Aug-2006 12:35 AM

I could be wrong, but I imagine that the sound is the same mix done for the '93 masters.

I was curious as to whether or not they fixed anything on the '04 discs (like the force theme being missing during the death star battle, etc.)

Post: #239862
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239862/action/topic#239862
Time: 30-Aug-2006 11:42 PM

Thanks again, Harlock! I like the inserts- especially the Star Wars one. That's my favorite poster art.

Just out of curiosity - did you get a chance to look at the SE discs? If so, did you notice any more "tinkering"?

Post: #239838
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239838/action/topic#239838
Time: 30-Aug-2006 10:49 PM

Where did they come from then?

Post: #239834
Topic: Selectable crawl on new DVD? Or just the old one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239834/action/topic#239834
Time: 30-Aug-2006 10:40 PM

Thanks Harlock415! Those top two screen shots look much better to me than the fan edit versions. Did your friends let you borrow the discs? You're lucky!

Post: #239728
Topic: Sending the SEs back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239728/action/topic#239728
Time: 30-Aug-2006 4:19 PM

I know that GL's office is in the main house, that I think is just off Lucas Valley Rd. Maybe we could just address it:

George Lucas
Main House
Lucas Valley Rd.
Nicasio, CA 94946

If anyone has a better address- let us know.

Post: #239724
Topic: Sending the SEs back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239724/action/topic#239724
Time: 30-Aug-2006 4:02 PM

Here's a PO Box address:
The mailing address for Lucasfilm is P.O. Box 29901, San Francisco, CA 94129

There's also this street address, but it's for the GL Educational Foundation:

The George Lucas Educational Foundation
5858 Lucas Valley Road
Nicasio CA 94946

Post: #239722
Topic: So, this is how the DVDs are going to look...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239722/action/topic#239722
Time: 30-Aug-2006 3:47 PM

Originally posted by: Vigo

A little trivia: the speeder sequence on the OOT Laserdiscs has already been tampered with....

Really? How?

Post: #239584
Topic: Sending the SEs back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239584/action/topic#239584
Time: 29-Aug-2006 11:45 PM

I'm not going to attack you- I've always thought that the sendback idea was a good one. Unfortunately, you'll have to get a lot of people on board to have any impact, and the idea doesn't seem to have many vocal supporters here.

I'm still interested in participating, though. Anyone else?

Post: #239581
Topic: Addresses and contacts for various media outlets go in here
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239581/action/topic#239581
Time: 29-Aug-2006 11:34 PM

Originally posted by: ESHBG
I checked out this month's issue in the book store recently and think this magazine would be a GREAT one to write to:

Widescreen Review

http://www.widescreenreview.com/

Editor-in-Chief Gary Reber - Letters to the editor, comments, ideas you’d like to share with your home theatre enthusists, or questions that are relevant to audio/video consumers and the industry will be answered here or in the magazine.

editorgary@widescreenreview.com

We're writing to Sound and Vision magazine this week.
Please join us here.

Maybe we can target Widescreen Review in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for the input!

Post: #239520
Topic: DVD WRITING CAMPAIGN - WEEK TWO - "Sound & Vision" Magazine
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239520/action/topic#239520
Time: 29-Aug-2006 5:48 PM

I just hope these DVDs sell well, so that GL gets the answer he's looking for (or NOT looking for, rather).

Post: #239517
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Poll: So What are You Going to Do?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239517/action/topic#239517
Time: 29-Aug-2006 5:35 PM

Well, I've been suckered into buying nearly every OT video release in the last 15 years, including the SE laserdiscs and the '04 DVDs (and I don't even LIKE the SEs!)

But, there's NO WAY I'm going to buy any $100 boxed set (or whatever it's going to cost) that includes the PTs and another set of the SEs. IF they include new transfers of the OOT, I'll buy it and sell the other discs on eBay, but failing that- that's it, I'm done.