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#221389
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What are you going to do with your SE discs?
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Originally posted by: Ozkeeper
Slow to post, but here is link to the quote from GL mentioned a page or so back.


George-Now we'll find out whether they really wanted the original or whether they wanted the improved versions.
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Ah, I see. Good point. I just hope that he meant what we think that he meant. I guess what I mean is, even if he is testing the waters, I wonder whether or not this will dictate future releases (and if it will, then hopefully we can see theatrical version of THX 1138 at some point).

'Until then, he says he's curious to see what the reception will be for the upcoming limited-edition DVD release of the three original "Star Wars" films (see "Three Original 'Star Wars' Films (Finally) Coming To DVD — But Not For Long"). "It's just the original versions, as they were," Lucas said. "We didn't do anything to it at all. But we're not sure how many people want that."

You might say quite a few, considering how many fans were angered by the digitized, expanded updates of episodes IV, V and VI. Lucas claims he's not re-releasing the originals to appease fans, but rather to bate them. "Now we'll find out whether they really wanted the original or whether they wanted the improved versions," he said. "It'll all come out in the end."'

See, now, here's the catch 22. Since a lot of people won't buy non-anamorphic releases, it may affect sales. The question is, how good will sales of these releases be and what kind of message will that send? I suppose that we'll find out in a few months. Lets keep our fingers crossed...apparently for the next year at least.
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#221387
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What are you going to do with your SE discs?
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Obviously this release shows that Lucas has changed his mind about never releasing the OOT on DVD at all. The question is whether this it, or whether future release, as well as a restoration, an anamorphic transfer, and 2.0 and 5.1 and mono sound are in the future of OOT DVD releases. I don't know whether the OOT will be on the 30th anniversary set, and I also don't know whether they will ever see the light of day on Blu-Ray, HD, or future formats. Still, to be optimistic, if the 2007 set is going to be "archival," then perhaps it will be on there. Maybe, just maybe, if this release sells well, Lucas will see that there is a market for it and continue with releases of it. It seems that this is a waiting game again. Right now, all that we can do is wait and hope. Thanks for making me feel welcome on the forums, by the way.

"We don't have to wonder if he's testing the waters with these DVDs anymore- because he's basically admitted it already."

In what way?
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#221336
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What are you going to do with your SE discs?
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Originally posted by: Mielr
Originally posted by: Ozkeeper
Slow to post, but here is link to the quote from GL mentioned a page or so back.


George-Now we'll find out whether they really wanted the original or whether they wanted the improved versions.

Thanks very much for that link.

He also says:
"It's just the original versions, as they were," Lucas said. "We didn't do anything to it at all. But we're not sure how many people want that."

He really has no clue.


I was thinking that perhaps, now that all six episodes have come out and the saga is over, the OOT is the only thing left that has not been released. And since LFL often release multiple releases of the Star Wars films, perhaps this is just testing the waters. However, as mentioned, it's a catch 22, since this release could dictate future releases, especially with the 30th anniversary coming up. It's a vain hope, I know, and it seems like a foolishly optimistic, but who knows? That thought can help me sleep at night, anyway .
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#220308
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Addresses and contacts for various media outlets go in here
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/220308/action/topic#220308
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Originally posted by: Mielr
Originally posted by: Mike O
Given that about 75,000 people signed the petition, perhaps Jay could enlist their support and we could all agree on a specific day to send e-mails. Given the influx of new members, if these addresses all receve 75,000+ e-mails on the same topic on same day, it'd be hard for them to ignore. Just a suggestion.

That's a fantastic idea- Jay has the email addresses for everyone who signed the petition, maybe he could send out an email to everyone on the list and ask them to help out.


Thanks. I'm new here. It's nice to feel welcome.

"In answer to your question, the Library of Congress would HAVE TO have prints of all three films, as they must have copies of all printed/filmed material on record. Lucas saying that there are no prints is misleading at best, an outright fib at worst."

Didn't Lucas do everything that he could to destroy all possible prints of the original versions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi to ensure that the SE are only versions in existence? And then there is the question of the 35mm stereo, the 70 mm six-track, and the mono.