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Neil S. Bulk

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#214193
Topic
who wood win - suprman or anukin lol
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/214193/action/topic#214193
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Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
Any given incarnation of Superman would mop the floor with Anakin Skywalker.

Now Superman fighting DARTH VADER , that's a different matter.

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard!!

I saw the prequels! Anakin Skywalker is the same guy as Darth Vader!!!!!

That's like saying Clark Kent couldn't beat Anakin but Superman could!

Neil
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#213917
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Time to accept what we are given and be grateful?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213917/action/topic#213917
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There is no reason to be grateful for anything. They are putting out a product. As consumers, we are being asked to purchase this product. Now it's our turn to see if what they put out is worth our money. If it's given to us as a gift, then yes, be grateful to the person that gave it to you. But when you purchase a product, they expect to be compensated. Grateful doesn't factor in at all.

Neil
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#213769
Topic
The Official Lucasfilm Response
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213769/action/topic#213769
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Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
Lucasfilm truly did not expect or intend to create such a fervor about the original versions' DVD releases, Singh said.

This is the best statement of all. Lucasfilm is singlehandedly responsible for creating all of the audio-videophiles, thanks to THX's brilliant marketing in the 90s.

I was into high quality audio and video long before THX came into the picture. And I lost faith in THX certified videos in 1995 when the THX certified Stargate laserdisc came out with......a defective soundtrack! One of the stereo digital channels was slightly delayed, and it was unlistenable in surround sound! Wasn't THX supposed to be a seal of approval that this set matched the filmmakers wishes? The disc was recalled and corrected, but the damage to THX's reputation was done for me.

Neil
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#213768
Topic
DVD controversy mentioned on imdb.com
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213768/action/topic#213768
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My e-mail to the IMDB:

To whom it may concern:

Your article about the Star Wars DVDs needs to be updated. It is incorrect. You are currently stating, "..they will be copied from the laserdiscs of the films released in the mid'90s, formatted for the conventional TV screen and not wide-screen 'letterbox' versions."

That is incorrect on 2 counts. They will not be copied from laserdiscs. They will be made from the masters used for the old laserdiscs. Also your article states that they will not be "wide-screen 'letterbox' versions". These will absolutely be widescreen. They will not be anamorphic widescreen. If you are unsure what this means, here is an article that I have written, fully illustrated and devoid of any tech talk. Perhaps you could link to it to better help your readers. Either way, the article should be updated to present the proper information.

Thank you for your prompt attention in this matter.

Sincerely,

Neil S. Bulk
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#213766
Topic
Original Trilogy DVD FAQ (Unofficial)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213766/action/topic#213766
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Originally posted by: Moth3r
Originally posted by: AgenKolar
Thanks Neil for the anamorphic guide the internet is sorely lacking in those.
Here is another article on the subject. A little outdated and very simplistic, however it makes good use of Flash animations to demonstrate the advantage of anamorphic widescreen.

The first sentence lost me when it said "1940"'s. WRONG!

And then it goes onto say 16:9 is 1.85:1. Buy these guys a calculator and a history of cinema.

Neil
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#213385
Topic
The Official Lucasfilm Response
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213385/action/topic#213385
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Originally posted by: andy_k_250
Originally posted by: Neil S. Bulk
Originally posted by: Rebelscum
Originally posted by: Lynne Hale
We want you to be aware that we have no plans – now or in the future – to restore the earlier versions.

Rebelscum, can you edit your post so that "Lynne Hale" is credited to that quote and not me? I never said that and it sickens me that it's even attributed to me.

Neil


Neil, that's probably the funniest line I've ever read here. I know you're being serious, and I understand why and agree with you, but that is still hilarious.

I wasn't being that serious. Glad you got a laugh though.

Neil
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#213173
Topic
No More "Preservation Projects"
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213173/action/topic#213173
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Originally posted by: Scruffy
Is the LD of ST:TMP based on the extended VHS/TV cut? Because I, uh ... actually prefer that one to the theatrical or director's cut. It's all about Shatner and Nimoy adlibbing on the bridge and making sense of Roddenberry's boring, uninspired story.

Oh it was all hypothetical. I just think using the term "Lucasfilmed" would be an appropriate "F you".

Neil
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#213101
Topic
No More "Preservation Projects"
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213101/action/topic#213101
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I propose that this site no longer refer to fan made creations using older inferior media as "preservation projects" but instead go with the much more stylish and apt name. For instance, let's say someone took the widescreen LD of Star Trek - The Motion Picture and put that on their own DVD. That person could say they Lucasfilmed it!

Who's with me?!

Neil
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#212979
Topic
The Official Lucasfilm Response
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212979/action/topic#212979
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Originally posted by: iamstillhiro1112
I realize what it is but the original movie was not anamorphic. You want a real experience don't you? I imagine pretty soon someone is gonna request that you can watch the movies thru the Star wars font soon like in the dvd intros. Sure it isn't altering the movie, but it's a fun new way to watch it?

You need to read this article so you can know what an anamorphic transfer really is.

Neil
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#212728
Topic
The Official Lucasfilm Response
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212728/action/topic#212728
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I wanted you to know how much we appreciate the passion and enthusiasm you have for Star Wars, and thank you for sharing your concerns about our upcoming DVD release.

The DVDs being released in September will contain two versions of Star Wars: Episodes IV, V and VI – the Special Editions (which represent George’s vision of the movies) and the first versions, which will be included as bonus material. We hoped that releasing those “original” movies on a bonus disc would be a way to have some additional fun with the debut of the movies as individual DVDs. We certainly did not want it to become a source of concern or frustration for any of our fans.

As you may know, an enormous amount of effort was put into digitally restoring the negatives for the Special Editions. In one scene alone, nearly 1 million pieces of dirt had to be removed, and the Special Editions were created through a frame-by-frame digital restoration. The negatives of the movies were permanently altered for the creation of the Special Editions, and existing prints of the first versions are in poor condition.

So many fans have requested the original movies, we wanted to find a way to bring them to you. But since these movies do not represent George's artistic vision, we could not put the extraordinary time and resources into this project as we did with the Special Editions. The 1993 Laserdisc masters represented the best source for providing the original versions as DVD bonus material. Although these are non-anamorphic versions, they do preserve the original widescreen composition of the movies.

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

We hope you will understand our decision and, again, want to let you know how much we appreciate your interest and enthusiasm.

Sincerely,
Lynne Hale
publicity@lucasfilm.com
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#212145
Topic
HOLD ON a second...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212145/action/topic#212145
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Originally posted by: Invader Jenny
How do we even know we are getting a Laserdisc transfer?
It's not a Laser Disc transfer that we're getting. What's being released is a DVD using the same 13 year old transfer created for the Laser Disc.

Originally posted by: Invader Jenny
I thought I heard someone say that Lucasfilm found/cleaned up a reel or something and were going to use that to make these OOT DVDs?

It's not happening for this release. That's been confirmed.

Originally posted by: Invader Jenny
Also, since these are as original as original can be, does that mean that we are getting the original credit scrolls as well?

The original press release indicates we'll be getting the original crawl for Star Wars.

Neil
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#212138
Topic
HOLD ON a second...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212138/action/topic#212138
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Has a full screen edition been announced?

Also, there was a pan and scan transfer done. It was released to VHS in 1995 when the "Faces" Laser Discs came out. The "Faces" LDs were just CLV re-issues of the 1993 transfer. Presumably (though I've never seen them) the pan and scan video tapes used the same event decisions as the widescreen transfers.

Neil