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#242411
Topic
SUPERMAN RETURNS REVIEW
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242411/action/topic#242411
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Originally posted by: theredbaron
Does anyone now if it will be possible to obtain the Donner Cut on its own? I don't wanna get III and IV!


The Donner Cut won't even be in the boxed set, according to The Digital Bits (and yes, I know Mr. Sylvester's feelings about Mr. Hunt).

I was afraid that they'd pull a Robocop and make the good version available only in the boxed set so that diehards like me would buy it.

And let us not forget that the first two films wil also include remasters of the masterful Fleisher Superman shorts.
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#242408
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Lowest Priced OOT DVD Search.
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242408/action/topic#242408
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Originally posted by: Invader Jenny
yeah, how exactly is that rebate going to work? The rebate form requests the e-mail confermation (which I have) plus the original packing slip.

HOWEVER, will there be 3 individual packing slips for each movie? Because you can't send in a copy of the ONE packing slip they sent you since each movie rebate must be done SEPERATLY.

I hope I'm not screwed out of $21 here, because I'll be pissed.


Seeing as Lucas is treating the versions of the three most popular and influential films ever made as bonus material, you shoul already be pissed.
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#242405
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Poll: Do You Think the OUT will be Released Again in '07?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242405/action/topic#242405
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Originally posted by: Darth_Evil
I said yes because I do believe that Fox will force Lucas to do a good transfer of the OOT on there, or they won't release it. If the 9.12 release doesn't sell, Lucas will see it as people don't want the OOT, but Fox will see it as Lucas being an idiot, and will make him do the anamorphic transfers. I think we can expect nice looking OOT in 2007. In which case, I gladly get the set.

I'm already curious to see the Star Wars 4.0 on the new DVD's, and the bonus material. But I just don't the prequel trilogy again, which is why I almost wouldn't buy the set even if it had good versions of the OOT. Just kidding, I'd still get it, sell my prequel DVD's I currently own, and just keep the new ones in the set, maybe watched once or twice.

The DVDs are already selling well, and they're not out yet. It just a case of Lucas's ego vs. his desire to make money.

I think this whole "bonus material" crap is a test, and the way Lynne Hale's response is so carefully worded ("The 1993 Laserdisc masters represented the best source for providing the original versions as DVD bonus material"), leads me to believe that they will have new transfers done of the OOT as non-bonus material .


What I'm wondering is why LFL kept banging on about a restoration. All that people were asking for were anmorphic discs. Of course, if the transfer hadn't quite been up to scratch, I'd have been unhappy, but I'd have still bought it and not boycotted future Lucasfilm products. We now want the restoration after they've mentioned it . I've never understood why they don't just restore the OOT, transfer it, then make a dupe and ad the SE stuff to that print and transfer that. Then everyboy would be happy. This all really makes sense; test the waters with a cheap release if you're not sure there's a market right before the big boxed set comes out, then do it for the boxed set to make people buy it again, etc. But I just don't know if logic can apply to LFL. They need some vulcans.
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#242400
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www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242400/action/topic#242400
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Originally posted by: CO
Well, as of September 5:

ESB #4
SW #5
ROTJ #6

Now I don't know what to think, it looks like there is a demand for this product, and it will sell well.

What does Lucas do now? He said, "It will all come out in the end." Will he back it up now with a pristine O-OT transfer in the rumored '07 boxset?


We've put our money where our mouths are. Will he?

And lest not forget about returing the SEs by mail with a respectful message. I'm not buying this release but if anyone is on board with the sendback campaign, every disc counts. Here's what it comes down to now: what is stronger, Lucas's ego or his desire to make money? He know there is a market. He knows that fans want a restoration (so much, in fact, that LFL actually answered fans). Lucas could say that's that and now that everyone who wanted the OOT has it, but since he can't seem to sell the SEs any other way anymore, he seems to be in a bit of a conundrum. Cross your fingers and pray (God seems to be the only one with power over Lucas).
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#241999
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Expecting too much of George Lucas?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241999/action/topic#241999
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Originally posted by: JediRandy
Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle
Originally posted by: JediRandy
Oh wait. Without Luca$h, there wouldn't have been a movie.


And without everyone else it would have been as shit as the PT.



that makes sense.


Actually, yes it does. I think that it was more a case of Lucas having people like Gary Kurtz to say "No George, that's a bad idea" when he came up with Ewoks and such, and to say "Yes, run with that cconcept" with dark things like Empire. As opposed to Rick McCallum, who simply goes "Brilliant, George!" everytime Lucas thinks out loud.
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#241990
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So, this is how the DVDs are going to look...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241990/action/topic#241990
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Take it easy gang.

Originally posted by: Neil S. Bulk
Originally posted by: boba feta
Neil, you're one of the most knowledgeable chaps on the board here, I wonder, what way did you vote on the poll for the OUT '07 re-release?

I voted "No". I'd love to be wrong.

Thanks everyone for supporting me here.

Neil


Do you think that the originals will ever recieve proper releases?
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#241983
Topic
Poll: Do You Think the OUT will be Released Again in '07?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/241983/action/topic#241983
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Originally posted by: Scruffy
The Special Special Special Edition boxset will be released in 2007.

For the next ten years or so, Lucasfilm's tentpole releases will consist of the theatrical 3D saga, possible home releases of that (if it's doable), the TV show, and HD releases of the Special Special Special Edition. After that, maybe we'll get the OUT in anamorphic widescreen (standard definition).

Careful what you say. Lucas is such a smart marketer that you never know.

Am I the only one here who doesn't want an altered 5.1 soundtrack?

I want a 5.1 soundtrack taken from the original sixt-track stereo mix and the original stereo and mono mixes.

I don't want it either. I want the original mixes in their 1.0, 2.0, and 4.1 glory =]

Ok, but I also want a good 5.1 mix. They could all be included.

Originally posted by: Mielr
I think they will be released in the 2007 set, and I think we'll see anamorphic versions this time.

I think this whole "bonus material" crap is a test, and the way Lynne Hale's response is so carefully worded ("The 1993 Laserdisc masters represented the best source for providing the original versions as DVD bonus material"), leads me to believe that they will have new transfers done of the OOT as non-bonus material .

These DVDs will sell very well, and George Lucas is too greedy not to cash-in on selling us the OOT all over again, and he can't do that without new anamorphic transfers. His cash-cow is running out of milk and he doesn't have a whole hell of a lot left to sell us.

That is what I was hoping too, but it just seems too good to be true. If Lucas put a remastered OOT in the high-priced boxed set, then that would make perfect sense, but I just don't want to get my hopes up and have them crushed. maye the reason that they don't want to restore them is because they already have? I kid, I kid. But the only link to go is the 30th anniversary comment on SW.com which says that the archives are still being searched.

Originally posted by: THX
from Lynne Hale, Lucasfilm Publicity
We want you to be aware that we have no plans – now or in the future – to restore the earlier versions.


That's pretty unequivocal.


Lucas: "The OOT will never be released on DVD.


Lucas: None of the films will be releaed on DVD until the saga is finished.
\

1995: "One last time."


Indeed. Like those statements were?

What it all comes down to is this: Lucas has seen that there is demand for the OOT, and has heard the outcry for a restoration. He has seen the excitement for the Blade Runner and Superman boxed sets coming up and the sales of the Alien Quadrilogy (that's not a word), Apocalyspe Now set, and the Indiana Jones and E.T. The Extraterrestrial boxed sets. Here's what it comes down to: what is stronger? His ego or his desire to make money?
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#239993
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Movie production updates for Terminator 4 And Star Trek XI
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239993/action/topic#239993
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Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
Originally posted by: ricarleite
This thread should be renamed the "Development Hell" thread. Indie 4, Terminator 4, the new Jurassic Park, The Hobbit, so many movies that will probably never see the light of day.


Most of which I certainly hope never see the light of day - except for the Hobbit. I wouldn't mind a well done Hobbit adaptation.


I very much want to see a Peter Jackson Hobbit film. Cameron wrapped up the T films with a ribbon and bow in T2, JPIII was quite enough, thank you. And Indy 4? Um, no thank. I'll go watch my Raiders disc. I'm done with LFL until I see a proper OOT DVD release. Indy might chnge my mind, but only once.
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#239992
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General Harry Potter Discussion
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239992/action/topic#239992
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Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
Originally posted by: Mike O
Huh. I think that Dan is maturing into quite the young actor, myself.

I agree with you about Dan, Mike O. I have to admit I don't understand why people love Rupert Grint so much. Odds are Emma Watson will never be taken seriously as an actress, but that's just my thinking.


Grint hasn't really gotten the chance to do much, either. Columbus kind of reduced him to wierd facial expressions.
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#239989
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Lord Of The Rings Limited Edition DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239989/action/topic#239989
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Mr. Sylvester, you're an LOTR fan? Wow. Anyways, I don't know. I love the fact that Jackson is so willing to give fans what they want, but apart from the new docs, I'm not sure. The theatrical and EE discs that I have are just phenomenal as it is, and I'm not sure that I want to sepend the money. Still thanks to Jackson for the offer of both versions. Taken from high quality sources. In anamorphic widescreen. With multiple audio tracks.
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#239987
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Sending the SEs back
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239987/action/topic#239987
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I think that sending the SEs back would be an interesting idea, but we must remember to be respectful. As angry as we are, we do not want to piss Lucas off. We also need to get a lot of people involved. As small message attached to the disc would be a good idea, preferably one which make our feelings clear respectfully.

"We want you to be aware that we have no plans-now or in the future-to restore the earlier versions."

Then, unfortunately, we want you to be aware that we have no plans, now or in the future, to purchase any future Lucasfilm products ever again until a restoration of the originals is made available. Also, put in something respectful about how you consider the SEs inferior and don't want them.

This will push the sales up...and Lucas will see first hand that people want the OUT.


Let's hope so. See, here's the thing. Lucas may be able to say that people bought this release for the SEs and not the OOT, although that would be incredibly stupid and contractic the statement that he made on the MTV interview. But he CANNOT SAY that he released the OOT and no one wanted it. He can't. Not now that sales figure are in. As the disc's preorders have really gone up to good, if not quite great (their current Amazon position indicates that
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#239052
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Quit Whining
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/239052/action/topic#239052
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Oh, and are you going to delete my post? Hmmm? Is that how you're going to counter me? Because I thought we believed in free speech, and seeing how this post hasn't broken any of the rules (maybe cursing, but that could easily be edited), I don't see any reason in it being deleted. Oh wait, no, you guys probably don't believe in free speech, and that's probably why you keep bitching at George Lucas for original versions when he's free to release whatever he wants. Fucking communists.


Isn't that more like a dictatorship?