Mike O

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Join date: 20-Jun-2006
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Post: #296624
Topic: George Lucas jealous of Irvin Kershner's Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296624/action/topic#296624
Time: 3-Sep-2007 12:38 AM

Originally posted by: Tiptup

I agree that Empire was the height of the OT Star Wars saga, but within the OT+PT saga, Empire actually kind of sucks. It's like that boring filler episode that the little kids don't really enjoy but will sit through anyways . . . .

Is this an opinion that you espouse or a quote?

If it weren't for the fact that I know George Lucas better, and the fact that I know he doesn't have the attention span to carry out such a long-term vendetta, I'd almost call his mistreatment of Empire deliberate.

Why not? I'd make sense.

Perhaps his desire to make money and turn Star Wars into a money-making franchise is the external expression of his inner hatred for Empire Strikes back. It was his initial and only lasting criticism of the film, and now it's as if his desire to be right (in the end) is actually destroying what was best about it. It suddenly seems more than coincidence to me (at the moment at least). Perhaps it's so easy to believe that George Lucas hates Empire because he really does deep down.

What do you mean? I am totally lost.

Post: #296623
Topic: 2007 DVD repackage
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296623/action/topic#296623
Time: 3-Sep-2007 12:35 AM

Originally posted by: DGC General X
I have heard from MillenniumFalcom.com that...

_quote________________________________________________________________________________

At C4, whilst speaking w/ Anthony 'These aren't the droids were looking for' Forrest (ME sandtrooper - 'ANH')

He stated that he's heard of Deleted scenes w/ a DVD release in the Fall to Christmas time period .... ?
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quoted by Capt. Sith Park of MillenniumFalcom.com

All of these rumors about LFL's new DVD is really starting to get ridiculous; make up your damn minds!

Post: #296611
Topic: IMPORTANT BEHIND THE SCENES INFO ON THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY FROM LONDON FILM AND COMIC CON-SEP '07
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296611/action/topic#296611
Time: 2-Sep-2007 7:04 PM

At the vey least, Gary Kurtz has major balls to be so frank about Lucas. It's nice to see him say what he thinks. I just wish that he could talk some sense into George.

Post: #296571
Topic: George Lucas jealous of Irvin Kershner's Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296571/action/topic#296571
Time: 2-Sep-2007 12:26 AM

Anyone willing to stand up to Lucas is alright by me. Personally, if Lucas feel that way, he's perfectly entitled to, but beyond the changes he's made for the SE, I really don't think that there's much he can do about it.

HEY! HEY! Watch what you say about Star Trek and Bond. Both franchises have had their share of good stuff.

Post: #296569
Topic: 2007 DVD repackage
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296569/action/topic#296569
Time: 2-Sep-2007 12:21 AM

Yes, but that would make SENSE.

Post: #296198
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296198/action/topic#296198
Time: 28-Aug-2007 9:44 AM

Originally posted by: Zebonka
It's a trap.

In what way.

Apparently, you can fill out this survey more than once.

Evil grin.

Post: #296115
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296115/action/topic#296115
Time: 27-Aug-2007 11:26 AM

Originally posted by: Johnny Ringo

Originally posted by: Mike O
BE SURE TO MENTION THE OOT!

Be sure to explain just what OOT is. that's not a Lucasfilm coined term, right?

Oh, yes. I referred to it as "the original theatrical version of the original trilogy." Hopefully, they know that THAT is.

Post: #296079
Topic: The Music of Star Wars: 30 Anniversary Collection
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296079/action/topic#296079
Time: 26-Aug-2007 8:16 PM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
Why can't they just release a 15-CD version of the entire saga and be done with it? Like the radio dramas.

Because that would make sense.

Well, it's SOME kind of of 30th anniversary release.

Post: #296022
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296022/action/topic#296022
Time: 25-Aug-2007 6:48 PM

The cynical part of me begs you to remember, "the happy fan is the fan who has everything he or she needs." You could at least give them the idea that you'll go back to buying something at all Star Wars related after you have the remastered movies.

If I get the remastered movies, I WILL buy other things; just not until then. If I DID get that, there are all kinds of things that I would love to buy.

why do you make an exception for Indy IV

To be honest, mostly for social reasons; it'll be a great movie to see going out with friends, etc. and it does relate to Star Wars quite as directly.

Post: #295965
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295965/action/topic#295965
Time: 24-Aug-2007 8:14 PM

Originally posted by: Anchorhead
"An anamorphic version of Star Wars - unaltered from its 1977 release - will be the next thing I purchase from Lucasfilm."

I hope I made that clear enough for them.

AND I WILL PURCHASE NOTHNG ELSE. If they see enough of that, they might start to get a fucking idea.

Post: #295909
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295909/action/topic#295909
Time: 24-Aug-2007 1:56 AM

And mention the OOT in HD!

Post: #295905
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295905/action/topic#295905
Time: 23-Aug-2007 10:45 PM

I'd also say that unless the OOT gets a release that it deserves, I am not buying any more Star Wars or Lucasfilm tickets, DVD, comic-books, novels, trading card, action figures, models, toys, games, home video releases, CDs, magazines, video games, graphic novels or any other products. With the exception of Indy IV, I'm not.

Post: #295892
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295892/action/topic#295892
Time: 23-Aug-2007 5:38 PM

Originally posted by: lordjedi
Absolutely! That's what I asked for in the last comment section. "I want the original Star Wars trilogy without the special edition add-ons in an anamorphic video DVD". Everybody needs to do something to that effect. I didn't mention audio because I don't care which audio mix we get, though we'd probably get them all if they ever did release it.

MENTION EVERYTHING! As we've seen, unless we draw everything is crayon, Lucasfilm just don't get it.

We should martial the member the sight together for an attack on this survey

Post: #295874
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295874/action/topic#295874
Time: 23-Aug-2007 2:55 PM

BE SURE TO MENTION THE OOT!

Post: #295873
Topic: Starwars.com survey
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295873/action/topic#295873
Time: 23-Aug-2007 2:55 PM

I think that everyone here should make as much noise as possible. It probably won't be anything earth shattering and may not change, but it might at least get a bit of attention.

Post: #295782
Topic: I say forget the OOT on DVD, lets target HD-DVD/Blue Ray Now
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295782/action/topic#295782
Time: 22-Aug-2007 1:35 PM

I do. I'm not dumping tons of cash on two different formats and buying Aliens and T2 for the fifth time when I'm content with DVD, not until there's something more concrete.

Post: #295502
Topic: Who got their membership pkg and "letter" from George Lucas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295502/action/topic#295502
Time: 18-Aug-2007 12:36 AM

Originally posted by: lordjedi

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
that is not necessarily true because blu ray and HD-DVD can offer bonus materials traditional dvd's can't.

Like picture in picture commentaries on the HD-dvd of heroes and star trek remastered.

I know quite a number of people who will be buying the HD-DVD version of heroes over the traditional dvd set because it is the decked out version.

The biggest roadblock i see for either of the two competing HD formats is earlier and classic movies needing to be scanned at HD resolutions and have cleaned up prints or go back to the camera o-negs.

The only viable films I see at the moment would be the recent lowry/dts digital 4k scan of the bond movies that is only on dvd, the 2k scan they did of both the indiana jones movies and the 2004 edition of star wars trilogy.

X-men 1 and 2 the only good ones are not on HD-DVD or blu ray and the lame part III is.

we are getting close encounters and blade runner on the HD spec, and dick donners original superman is on HD as well, though it may be the 2000 cut.

because of the lawsuit of Peter Jackson and weta vs new line we will not see those movies on HD anytime soon. new line broke the profit sharing agreement, and peter will block them from releasing the films on HD in 2008 or 2009 with an injunction because they at weta still have yet to recieve there monies from lotr.

also because of the greedy suits at new line peter's hobbit movie will never see the light of day. The morons are going to do it with an entire new cast and trying to get sam raimi to direct it. Ian Mckellen said hewould only be in the film with a proviso that p.j. directs it.

Very few people buy DVDs, today, for the bonus content. Myself and my techie friends are probably the only people I know who actually watch the bonus content and the commentaries. Nobody else I know does that.

It looks like you're basing your opinion on the Hobbit movie, PJ, and New Line on old news. http://www.the-hobbit-movie.com/

Please god, if Jackson directs, I swear I will be so happy.

Post: #295465
Topic: Who got their membership pkg and "letter" from George Lucas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295465/action/topic#295465
Time: 17-Aug-2007 12:44 PM

The matter is far from closed, according to some suits at MGM, who own part of the property, and Raimi is comitted to Spider-Man 4, so that's all up in the air. Maybe, just maybe, god will smile upon me and my fool's hope will come true. I doubt it though. But let's get back on topic.

Post: #295389
Topic: Who got their membership pkg and "letter" from George Lucas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295389/action/topic#295389
Time: 16-Aug-2007 11:06 AM

Originally posted by: generalfrevious
Whether it is anamorphic or not was not the issue I was talking about! It's the issue of substandard quality. Can anyone get that through their heads?

Yes, we all know that, we've know that from the outset, we're just on a tangent.

Post: #295348
Topic: Part VII VIII and IX
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295348/action/topic#295348
Time: 15-Aug-2007 6:16 PM

Originally posted by: starwars1977

Originally posted by: Anchorhead

If no one gets the reference in a day or so, I'll explain. It appears to be my failed attempt at humor.

I get it. Don't like to wish death on anybody though :-(

Personally I hope GL has many happy years to come and he doesn't get done in by diabetes or anything. Heck maybe he'll even have a change of heart over the next dew years, realise his directorial failures and let somebody talented do the next ones :-)

Yeah, really, I'd rather NOT get the OOT if the condition is Lucas leaving the earth; I mean, seriously, how sad would it be if a person had to die so that I could get some DVDs that I wanted?

Oh, and guys?

SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!

Post: #295320
Topic: Part VII VIII and IX
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295320/action/topic#295320
Time: 15-Aug-2007 12:38 PM

I see the reference to 2001...but after that, you've lost me.

Post: #295286
Topic: Part VII VIII and IX
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295286/action/topic#295286
Time: 14-Aug-2007 10:18 PM

Originally posted by: Anchorhead
Here's how we'll all finally see the OOT in it's proper form....

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f20/stonetriple/SoylentOOT.jpg

What?

Post: #295261
Topic: Lucas wearing "Han shot first" shirt during Indy IV production
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295261/action/topic#295261
Time: 14-Aug-2007 3:45 PM

"Do something...lead follow or get the hell out of the way but do something" - Winston Churchill

Really, no offense Randy, but if you're not interested in preserving the OOT like most people, then why are you here of all places? If you hate us, just leave us alone. We're not hurting you or anyone or anything.

Post: #295145
Topic: Part VII VIII and IX
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295145/action/topic#295145
Time: 13-Aug-2007 1:02 PM

Right, like he'd read anything here.

Post: #295142
Topic: Who got their membership pkg and "letter" from George Lucas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295142/action/topic#295142
Time: 13-Aug-2007 12:15 PM

Originally posted by: Mielr

Originally posted by: Fang Zei
There is still some, well, I wouldn't call it evidence but maybe signs that the OOT will get remastered eventually. The new making of star wars and the forthcoming making of empire and jedi books are one. Lucas' good friend Spielberg releasing an ultimate dvd of close encounters is another.

I'm starting to feel the same way, Fang Zei.

Are there going to be 'making of' books for ESB and Jedi?

We can only hope so.