Mike O

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Join date: 20-Jun-2006
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Post: #238813
Topic: Tell imdb.com to separate their rating system for theatrical and altered versions of movies.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238813/action/topic#238813
Time: 27-Aug-2006 1:13 AM

Originally posted by: theredbaron

Originally posted by: BadAssKeith
Steven Spielberg or George Lucas?

Spielberg! 8424 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------(68.5%)

I like them both equally! 1810 -------(14.7%)

Lucas! 1254 ---(10.2%)

OOOOOOUUUCH!!!!!!!

LETS MAIL THIS STATISTIC TO GEORGE LUCAS AND PISS HIM OFF!!!!!

Yeah, that'll REALLY help...

Yes, like I keep saying, we really don't want to piss him off.

And would the IMDB really listen to us?

Post: #238812
Topic: O-OT Star Wars "Bonus Disc" menus (www.starwars.com)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238812/action/topic#238812
Time: 27-Aug-2006 1:10 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Richard

Originally posted by: Mielr

Originally posted by: Darth Richard
dammit those menus are so nice
must.....not...buy....but...menus....are....sooo......cool......aargh!

LOL! "You want this....don't you?"

Seriously those menus are facking awesome, I might just buy these when they go on discount at Tower Records, but arg I don't want them at the same time cuz I'm holding out for the Saga set. *Sighs*

What if the saga set doesn't contain the OOT, which it looks like it probably won't?

Post: #238810
Topic: O-OT Star Wars "Bonus Disc" menus (www.starwars.com)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238810/action/topic#238810
Time: 27-Aug-2006 1:08 AM

Originally posted by: JediRandy

Originally posted by: Hal 9000
I am definatley not buying them until I see some kind of video clip from it, or am able to preview them in some way.

I'm undecided. If it looks like something I could live with, but still mumble and grumble a little, then fine. But I will not buy them if they truley do suck.

I won't suck as much as a fan edit.

A fan edit is a completely different thing. In any case, this is in essence the same as the bootlegs that have circulated for years, but it is made by a multi-billion dollar company and they expect us to pay full price for it.

Not by much, and nowhere near what it should be.

Amen.

Post: #238808
Topic: So, this is how the DVDs are going to look...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238808/action/topic#238808
Time: 27-Aug-2006 1:05 AM

I couldnt agree more,I thought this is what everyone wanted,straight transfer of the original on dvd,i mean what the hell was the OT petition for,it was this right?

As these DVD transfers do not meet industry stards, I must repectfully disagree.

Post: #238707
Topic: DVD WRITING CAMPAIGN - WEEK ONE - "Entertainment Weekly"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238707/action/topic#238707
Time: 26-Aug-2006 3:04 PM

Let's keep it up!

Post: #238697
Topic: How George Lucas created the O-OT fanbase...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238697/action/topic#238697
Time: 26-Aug-2006 2:03 PM

That what I've been saying, and that is why I think that it would be a wise business decision for GL to unclude a proper OOT on the 30th Box. But what do I know? Everyone pray.

Post: #238689
Topic: www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238689/action/topic#238689
Time: 26-Aug-2006 1:23 PM

08/26/06

SW-66

ESB-73

ROTJ-88

Things are looking up ever so slightly.

Post: #238688
Topic: So, this is how the DVDs are going to look...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238688/action/topic#238688
Time: 26-Aug-2006 1:18 PM

Now I'm depressed.

Post: #238687
Topic: Star Wars: 30th Anniversary (2007 - New Box-set)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238687/action/topic#238687
Time: 26-Aug-2006 1:11 PM

If Lucas can be convinced there is money to be made by spending what it takes to give the OOT a proper release, he will do so in the end.

I hope so too. But how long must we wait?

Post: #238492
Topic: DVD WRITING CAMPAIGN - WEEK ONE - "Entertainment Weekly"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238492/action/topic#238492
Time: 25-Aug-2006 2:57 PM

Originally posted by: darkhelmet

Originally posted by: Mike O
I was thinking more along the lines of a month, if necessary. Does anyone know Mr. Sylvester and think that we could get his help? Along with Mr. Vuerta and Mr. Bulk, I find him one of the most intimidating people here, so I don't want to bug him

Hey, Mike. A month would put us past the DVD release, so it most likely wouldn't be big news to the magazines anymore.

Now, if someone had a seedy inside scoop on the decision process inside Lucasfilm that resulted in NOT putting the OOT on its own release, then that might make it into print after-the-fact.

As far as the Mr's you mentioned, I think someone already PM'd Jay, didn't they? In the previous thread ("Addresses and Contacts")? I don't think I know the other two gentlemen.

I was hoping that we could get the new out so that we could make some noise before the 30th Box next year.

Post: #238491
Topic: Star Wars: 30th Anniversary (2007 - New Box-set)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/238491/action/topic#238491
Time: 25-Aug-2006 2:54 PM

Originally posted by: Cable-X1

There will be more changes to the films

For crying out loud.....when is this bullshit going to end?

I seriously doubt that the OOT will be in this set. I think we're getting the 9/12 release for two reasons....one is curb the bootlegs and the other reason is so he doesn't have to release them ever again. I think that's why it's a limited release only. Lucas is doing it to get them out there, so he can say they're out there and we should leave him alone.

I wasn't going to buy the 9/12 release, but I'm going to now cuz I don't think we're ever going to see the OOT again. This is it and we mind as well not miss it.

I think that we'll see the OOT again. As for more changes, I thought that that was a foregone conclusion.

Post: #237746
Topic: O-OT Star Wars "Bonus Disc" menus (www.starwars.com)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237746/action/topic#237746
Time: 23-Aug-2006 9:37 AM

Post: #237745
Topic: General Harry Potter Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237745/action/topic#237745
Time: 23-Aug-2006 9:36 AM

That was why I thought that she killed Dumbledore. He needs to be out of the way for the final showdow between Harry and Voldemort.

Post: #237696
Topic: Ep3 Matte Work - Dusso.com
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237696/action/topic#237696
Time: 23-Aug-2006 4:23 AM

Any way on the site to contact him?

Post: #237680
Topic: This Just in!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237680/action/topic#237680
Time: 23-Aug-2006 2:17 AM

Post: #237679
Topic: Tell imdb.com to separate their rating system for theatrical and altered versions of movies.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237679/action/topic#237679
Time: 23-Aug-2006 2:15 AM

Post: #237677
Topic: The Film Industry
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237677/action/topic#237677
Time: 23-Aug-2006 2:13 AM

Originally posted by: Davis
Which is really a shame. Relegated by who? How does one become the person that relegates? Politics? Being in with the right people?

I don't think they realize how many more people would come to the movies if film actually became an art form again.

People who want to make money. Movies are still an art form and I've seen films that encase the filmmaker's artistic skills in commercial packaging. There is also just such a thing as good commercial filmmaking (James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Steven Speilberg, Chris Nolan, etc.)/ Sadly, the answer to everything seems to be money.

I think Mike nailed it on that one.

Thanks

.

Really? I was under the impression that producers can be much more meddling nowadays.

Depends on a lot of things.

Now, quick - who produced Brokeback Mountain?

Great film, BTW. Yes, but notice, that many filmakers like David Lynch, who make works that are, shall we say different, have to find producers or exec producers willing to gamble on their ideas, or find a production partner (i.e., Tarantino and Lawrence Bender) who will work with them. Heck, look at Rick McCallum. Lucas picked him so that RM could pull all the strings to that GL could make the movie that he wanted.

Post: #237666
Topic: Could Lucas screw movies up anymore (Indy 4)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237666/action/topic#237666
Time: 23-Aug-2006 1:38 AM

Just leave the franchise be and let the good films speak for themselves. Hey, there's always Spielberg. Is Lucas working on the screenplay? Please no. I think that Lucas is still incredibly bitter about the reception TMP got.

Post: #237665
Topic: DVD WRITING CAMPAIGN - WEEK ONE - "Entertainment Weekly"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237665/action/topic#237665
Time: 23-Aug-2006 1:34 AM

I was thinking more along the lines of a month, if necessary. Does anyone know Mr. Sylvester and think that we could get his help? Along with Mr. Vuerta and Mr. Bulk, I find him one of the most intimidating people here, so I don't want to bug him

Post: #237662
Topic: General Harry Potter Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237662/action/topic#237662
Time: 23-Aug-2006 1:07 AM

Huh. I think that Dan is maturing into quite the young actor, myself.

As for Dumbledore being dead...well, that's too bad. I just want more explanation surrounding the circumstances and the overall closure of the Potterverse as a whole. I'm sure that we'll get the latter.

I wonder what will happen to Malfoy?

Post: #237661
Topic: SUPERMAN RETURNS REVIEW
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237661/action/topic#237661
Time: 23-Aug-2006 1:03 AM

Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones

Originally posted by: PSYCHO_DAYV
SUPERMAN 3 WAS A RICHARD PRYOR MOVIE WITH A SUPER HERO.

Sounds about right.

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/episodes/twilight/p1/12.jpg

SUPERMAN: "Take that, Bryan Singer!"
DARKSEID: "Ow! Wait - Bryan Singer? Who is this 'Bryan Singer' you speak of?"
SUPERMAN: "Oh sorry dude, I was thinking of someone else.

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/episodes/twilight/p1/13.jpg

WONDER WOMAN: "We know you hate what he did to your new movie, but calm down!"
SUPERMAN: "Bryan... Singer... must... die!"
MARTIAN MANHUNTER: "No my friend! You do not want his death on your hands! And besides, at least you've got a new movie ya ungrateful bastard!"

Not a fan of SR, huh?

Post: #237660
Topic: Hyperspace: Yep, I Think that Something is DEFINITELY up for '07!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237660/action/topic#237660
Time: 23-Aug-2006 12:59 AM

Well, this is not making much sense. Has there been any further info about this? More to the point, what the hell are they talking about?

proving once AGAIN that a year can't go by where Luca$ needs to rape the fans wallets

Have they put out a DVD product per year since 01?

Even though it says the above was written in March 10, 2006 ('07 info on May 10), I think it is highly, HIGHLY suspect that they kept the March update around and linked it with the more recent '07 one. Sure it can be argued that the sentence above is talking about the 09/12 release, but LFL had more than enough time to update since that announcement. Since they have not, I say they didn't because there are even more releases and "rarities" on the way.

Wishful thinking? I don't know. Judging by the bonus disc-less release, it takes a bit more than new changes to get the fans excited, and I think that most people have had it and just want to own a good release. I think this now comes down to how far LFL are willing to go. Will the 30th anniversary boxed set sell well? Sure, it has the Star Wars name attached to it. But will it sell really, really well? Only if it has something to entice the fansbase in it. The question is whether or not Lucas is willing to put aside his ego and if LFL have the balls to put their money where their mouths are. Pardon my bluntness.

Post: #237655
Topic: www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237655/action/topic#237655
Time: 23-Aug-2006 12:40 AM

What I hope was that he meant that he was testing the waters with this release to see if there would be enought demand to release a remastered OOT on the 30th anniversary boxed set. As I've said, I think that you are correct and that the answer is no.

Oh, and as of 08/23/06 the discs are selling better, and SW is now in the top 100. It's starting to look like these discs will not have the earth-shattering sales that we all hoped for, but will nonetheless set moderately well.

Post: #237653
Topic: How George Lucas created the O-OT fanbase...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237653/action/topic#237653
Time: 23-Aug-2006 12:35 AM

Originally posted by: Tiptup

Originally posted by: CO
If Lucas would have just left the OT alone before releasing the PT, or made the SE just a one time thing in '97 just to give a different spin on the movies, but stop at there. If the PT existed now, and the O-OT were released as the real 04 DVD versions, and then this huge saga boxset in 2007 with the O-OT + PT, then I believe many fans, even though not huge fans of the PT, would not have a problem being a saga fan of all 6 movies.

In my case, all he had to have done was make the original movies available, and then I would have at least remained a tepid fan of his beloved "saga." Now his vision represents the very thing that is completely ruining Star Wars and I want nothing to do with it. To hell with his contradictions and his changes.

I just read an interview of his where he said the original Star Wars was only 25% of what he wanted. If that's true, why should he go back and fuck up an already good film with his additions? He should have just made all the movies brand new and not bothered to change the old. Then his Saga would truly tie together. Though he doesn't like Star Wars enough for that kind of commitment I'd guess. That would be too much work for our lethargic filmaker.

Otherwise, you make a good point about how Lucas is now stuck in a problem of his own making. If he turns off a lot of his older fans with his half-assed approach to absolutely everything, then that's the way it will be. Star Wars will become some cheap kiddy franchise that most people will grow out of by the time they're 20 and that's all it will ever be from then on. Then Star Wars will die unless preservationists who know the truth about the series have some say in the matter.

If only for its historical importance, I don't think that Star Wars will ever die. The OOT is more than good enough to speak for itself.

And Mr. Bungle, I think and hope that you are wrong.

Post: #237648
Topic: It has begun: StarWars.com to celebrate original films
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/237648/action/topic#237648
Time: 23-Aug-2006 12:00 AM

The hypocracy of it all. The Citizen Kane analogy is an interesting one. You'd think that by now LFL would have relalized that they have two marketing cash cows: the "saga" and the OOT. More money for you'll since you've basically got nine films to market instead of just six. But what do I know?

Read about what life was like in 1977, 1980, and 1983

It doubtlessly included better versions of the trilogy than we have now are are getting in September.