Mike O

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Post: #230813
Topic: first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230813/action/topic#230813
Time: 31-Jul-2006 1:02 AM

But, maybe low sales equals "No one wants the OOT."

That's what I'm afraid of as well. But I sincerely hope that I am wrong. Everyone cross their fingers.

Just be patient. It will happen.

I am not a patient man

. I hope so, but I'd like to get the OOT in high-quality without Lucas dying. And you're forgetting Rick McCallum.

Post: #230795
Topic: Adamwankenobi
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230795/action/topic#230795
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:38 AM

Mr. Sylvester...You're alive! I haven't seen you much lately. Sorry, I'm just relatively new here, and don't know all of the ropes yet. I just want to make sure that I don't cross any lines or anything. We could use a new petion, right about now

. Thanks for this site. I never had the gall to register at a forum before, but the DVD situtation drove me to it. I fully support your cause, and I hope the fight isn't over yet. Thanks for all, and thanks again for the site. Let's keep going. We're gaining ground. I simply wanted to know who AWK was. Now I do. Are you a Harry Potter fan, by the way?

Post: #230791
Topic: Addresses and contacts for various media outlets go in here
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230791/action/topic#230791
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:32 AM

Is there any way to cordinate all of this? As I said, since over 75,000 people signed the petition and the forum has an influx of new members, if we all made some noise at once, we could turn up the volume and maybe get some attention. And I think that if AFI and othersuch organizations got wind of this, they'd never let Lucas here the end of it.

Post: #230790
Topic: www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230790/action/topic#230790
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:29 AM

I hope so. I'll be checking Amazon. Everyone keep their fingers crossed. Oh, and CO, if they didn't sell well, you know that he'd do the latter.

Post: #230789
Topic: Lucas' real reasons for changing the OT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230789/action/topic#230789
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:27 AM

I'm not getting the whole autuer theory, simply because of several things. I, especially as an aspiring filmaker, have incredible respect for directors. They are they are the ones who are the authors of the films in many way, and I enjoy seeing their vision in addition to the studios' in director's cuts and such. However, they are not the only ones who make films (Does anyone know how to contact Rick Baker? I doubt that he'd be thrilled with what was done to his work). Covering their work to fit in with your vision is all very well, but denying its availabily and even it's existence ism quite frankly, insulting to them (no Lucas-bashing intended, so please do not take it as such). Moreover, Lucas did not direct Empire or Jedi, and as Marquand has passed away, God rest his soul, there is no way of knowing what his opinion on such extensive alteration of his work would be. I'm not trying to rip Lucas a new one here, just attempting to make a few points.

Post: #230786
Topic: I WANT TO OWN THE ORIGINAL "STAR WARS" TRILOGY ON HD-DVD IN 2007!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230786/action/topic#230786
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:21 AM

Yes, well, he's entitled to like whatever makes him happy. I just wonder if, being a Hollywoodite, has or knows someone who has a lot of clout. Plus, I bet he'd love to see a proper release of the original versions, as he grew up with them. At this point, I care about one thing: getting gorgeously remastered anamorphic widescreen versions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi with the original mono and 2.0 stereo soundtracks and a booming, ass-kicking 5.1 mix interpolated from the original six-track stereo mix on DVD, DH-DVD, Blu-Ray and future home video formats. Everything else, like the PT, I will watch when I am in the mood and enjoy however I like. But I want the OOT. If Smith can help us get that, then by all means, let's contact him.

I posted our campaign for Star Wars, Unaltered, to be released on HD-DVD next year at MSNBC.com, keep on writing to every media outlet out there and keep on being true to the force...

Thanks, brother! It's good to have you with us. Maybe we can still win this.

Originally posted by: SpecialEditionSaboteur
Originally posted by: Mike O
We need to find some way to REALLY bring the pressure down on him, though, and I can't think of anything.

How bout suing for false advertisement.

We don't want to tick him off, and in any case, we couldn't win a lawsuit.

Post: #230781
Topic: Update: Blade Runner Dvd
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230781/action/topic#230781
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:13 AM

As the transfer is anamorphic and looks very good to me, I don't take an issue with it. Once, I would hear the director/producer/writer's intentions and ask no more questions. However, in light of things like the SEs and the music replacement issue on the Quantum Leap and Northern Exposure DVDs which are there because the creators of the show did not want to pay for the rights to the music, I've come to feel that their word shouldn't deprive me of my preferred viewing experience. I agree, in the case of Aliens, because despite the high-tech storyline, there was an obviously guerilla quality to it (a strange phase in Cameron's career between the offbeat and indie-esque The Terminator and the slick glossy spectalcles like Terminator 2: Judgment Day, True Lies, and especially Titanic, all of which drip Hollywood style from every pore) and grain enhaces that (can anyone say Zulu?). I wish he's supervise an an anamorphic version of The Abyss, though. Ah, well. I'm sure we'll see one someday.

Post: #230778
Topic: Adamwankenobi
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230778/action/topic#230778
Time: 31-Jul-2006 12:06 AM

AWK isn't Voldemort, and we're not going to elevate him to that status.

Nice analogy. Again, I apologize.

Post: #230649
Topic: A new petition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230649/action/topic#230649
Time: 30-Jul-2006 2:36 PM

We're gaining ground. Let's not give up now.

Post: #230648
Topic: Lucas' real reasons for changing the OT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230648/action/topic#230648
Time: 30-Jul-2006 2:31 PM

When was this article published? The more we see of the OT controversy in the press, the better. Maybe we can win this after all.

Post: #230646
Topic: Adamwankenobi
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230646/action/topic#230646
Time: 30-Jul-2006 2:28 PM

I'm sorry, I didn't know. I just wondered who he was. I guess that now I know. Sorry.

Post: #230610
Topic: I WANT TO OWN THE ORIGINAL "STAR WARS" TRILOGY ON HD-DVD IN 2007!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230610/action/topic#230610
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:42 AM

Post these in the "contacts" thread in General Star Wars discussion. I've wondered about Kevin Smith. I wonder if he would want to help, or would know anyone in Hollywood who can?

Post: #230609
Topic: Jay?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230609/action/topic#230609
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: SpecialEditionSaboteur
Update: Jay Sylvester was cleared of all charges when the heirs to Lucas' estate digitally replaced him with a cgi Wookie.

And the original "doesn't exist" anymore.

Post: #230608
Topic: Lucas Announces Plans for Prequel Special Editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230608/action/topic#230608
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:38 AM

Originally posted by: garethxxgod
He'll probably give the Prequel Trilogy a once over for the 2007 edition, with the addition of Digi-Yoda for Phantom and whatever else he wants to tinker with. Not even PT fans can escape the wrath of Darth Lucas.

And you're an SE fan too.

Post: #230607
Topic: Ok, straight up... is this the last time we will ever see the OOT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230607/action/topic#230607
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:36 AM

Originally posted by: Mielr
You know- maybe I'm nuts- but I'm looking at Wicket's face and there's a slight resemblance to George Lucas! LOL !

There are many cruel jokes which I have too much heart to type here. But maybe if Wicket was in charge at LFL, we could get a decent OOT DVD release.

Dont be dissin the Wick man, Aight! I'll seriously pop a cap in yo ass!

Don't...ever...say....that...again.

Post: #230606
Topic: I got a response from Leonard Maltin.....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230606/action/topic#230606
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:34 AM

Originally posted by: Mielr
I wish Criterion could convince Lucas to let them do new transfers of the Trilogy. He wouldn't have to pony up any money/effort for it, and we'd get a great set of DVDs. It might be worth it for us to start bugging them- maybe they could work something out with the Dark Lord.

Robert A. Harris wants to do this very much, so if anyone is a member of the Home Theater Forum and knows how to contact him, then by all means do, and post it in the "contacts" thread. The more people that we can have leaning on Lucas, the better. Ideally, Criterion would do a breathtaking restoration full of awesome extras, LFL would get the money, and everyone would be happy. While I'm at it, I wish for a new car, a million dollars, a home theater system, and world peace.

Post: #230605
Topic: first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230605/action/topic#230605
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:32 AM

Originally posted by: Mielr
I guess the TV ads should be starting soon. I wonder if they'll use the same trailer?

You think that they'll advertise this on T.V.? Curiouser and curiouser for films that "don't exist," don't you think? If I see one on T.V., I'll post about it, but I don't watch all that much lately.

Post: #230603
Topic: Adamwankenobi
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230603/action/topic#230603
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:27 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Also, he was a self-proclaimed pedophile; he often posted pictures of 12 year olds in the 'BEAUTIFUL WOMEN' thread.

OK, that's more that a little disturbing.

Post: #230602
Topic: General Harry Potter Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230602/action/topic#230602
Time: 30-Jul-2006 11:26 AM

The only one we know in the books at this point who's initials even come close is Regulas Black, Sirius's brother. In OOTP, there is "locket that no one could open" when they are cleaning. Other than that, I have no clue.

Post: #230509
Topic: Lucas Announces Plans for Prequel Special Editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230509/action/topic#230509
Time: 30-Jul-2006 12:34 AM

As long as the boxed set includes a remastered OOT, I wouldn't particularly care what he does to the prequels. There's always the CG Yoda he wanted to add to TPM.

Post: #230506
Topic: Rocky VI
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230506/action/topic#230506
Time: 30-Jul-2006 12:28 AM

What does he fight in this one? Arthritis?

Post: #230505
Topic: Lucas Announces Plans for Prequel Special Editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230505/action/topic#230505
Time: 30-Jul-2006 12:28 AM

I know, but isn't he going to change them even more? I thought that that was a given at this point. Ah well, we'll find out next year, I suppose.

Post: #230499
Topic: I got a response from Leonard Maltin.....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230499/action/topic#230499
Time: 30-Jul-2006 12:07 AM

Someday it's gonna come back and bite him on the ass.

It already seems to be starting too. Leonard Maltin is all very well, but we really need to do several things. One, we need some clout, some famous people. Other billionares who also feel the same, like Gary Kurtz. Or we need to apply tons of pressure from tons of different people. I just wish either option could make a difference. But who knows? Maybe we can.

Post: #230498
Topic: Ok, straight up... is this the last time we will ever see the OOT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230498/action/topic#230498
Time: 30-Jul-2006 12:04 AM

I don't know. I mean, the 1997 SEs were only on VHS for a short time. Really, Lucas's battle against the OOT has been in full swing since 2004, with the DVD release, and we are finally starting to gain ground a mere two years later.

Post: #230497
Topic: The quote game
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/230497/action/topic#230497
Time: 29-Jul-2006 11:58 PM

I'll start.

"All I had to do was dangle the right bait in front of what was left of your nose."