Obi-Wan Spicoli

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Post: #54934
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54934/action/topic#54934
Time: 14-Jul-2004 5:26 PM

Originally posted by: Patrick R.
The Special Edition LD's also have that line. I thought I would like the "Close the blastdoors!" line, but it doesn't sound right.

Hey Patrick, what do you mean it doesn't sound right? That's how it sounded in 1977.

Post: #54948
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54948/action/topic#54948
Time: 14-Jul-2004 12:29 PM

This is not proof that the sabers have been 'fixed.' They are too similar to the original. What we are seeing could just be the result of re-mastering.

It appears to me that the lightsaber blend in front of the Emperor is the result of the video compression or something. I really don't think it will be like that on the DVD. And how can anyone possibly be disappointed that it is not being fixed? It never appeared this way to begin with.

Post: #54944
Topic: Ultimates
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54944/action/topic#54944
Time: 14-Jul-2004 12:16 PM

Show me some links to what has been said about these so called 'ultimate editions.'

What has been referred to in the past as the 'ultimate editions' has centered either around that rather long and superfluous fan-boy wish list that circulated last year or the actual official release planned for later this year. What you are thinking the 'ultimate editions' will be is nothing more than a fan-boy rumor that is being perpetuated by ignorant fans like yourself who believe anything they hear.

BTW, since you put so much stock in what the digital bits say, they have also reported that the Han/Greedo scene would be restored to its original glory. And we all know that's won't happen.

Post: #54930
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54930/action/topic#54930
Time: 14-Jul-2004 11:19 AM

After finally seeing the French trailer I am not convinced that the sabers have been altered. It looks like any anomalies may simply be the result of color and balance and re-mastering. And the Death Star explosion appears to be the same as the Special Edition. However, the cell bay definitely looks altered. I made some comparison shots you can check out here. On the screenshots I took of the originals I adjusted the brightness and cropped the sides to more closely match the French trailer.

Also, for those who haven't yet been able to see the French trailer, I edited the relevent parts out so everyone could see them for themselves. Download here. (1.7MB)

Post: #54870
Topic: Ultimates
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54870/action/topic#54870
Time: 13-Jul-2004 7:52 PM

I believe the correct term is hexalogy.

Post: #54789
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54789/action/topic#54789
Time: 13-Jul-2004 4:37 PM

Originally posted by: Rikter
So I browsed the VIDEO_TS folder and this is what I found

- A folder named PAR with two files in it called TEMP0.VBS.par + TEMP1.VBS.par < ?????

PAR or 'Parity' files are used to reconstruct missing files. They are very popular in binary newsgroups which is where I suspect this copy originated from. You might try running QuickPar to see if any data is recovered.

Post: #54786
Topic: Ultimates
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54786/action/topic#54786
Time: 13-Jul-2004 9:07 AM

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Originally posted by: jimbo
The result in 2007 for the 30th aniversery of the saga there will be Ultimate Editions. These versions will include added effects and scenes to give all six films connection. New scenes for the original trilogy have already been shot during the production of the prequels. We can only guess what he has planed at this point but Ultimate Editions are definutly coming.

Says who?

Post: #54542
Topic: Continuity Errors in the OT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54542/action/topic#54542
Time: 9-Jul-2004 7:33 PM

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Originally posted by: Luke Skywalker
and then theres the whole Luke calling Leia "Carrie" when he gets back to Yavin after destroying the death star....

Fan-boy myth! No matter how many times I've listened to it I have never heard anything that even sounds like "Carrie!" I think Luke just says "Hey!" Here's the truth:

http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/feature/20000530/indexp3.html

Post: #54510
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54510/action/topic#54510
Time: 9-Jul-2004 5:35 PM

Regarding the Tarkin scene- that appears, at least to me, to be an error that occured at the time of capture. Like the camera was abruptly turned off and then turned back on. It's a really bad cut between scenes. Tarkin is still on the last consonant of the word "operational" when the scene cuts.

BTW, MF, I tried to respond to your PM but I don't think your PMs are turned on. Send me an email - obiwanspicoli at austin dot rr dot com.

Scott

Post: #54512
Topic: Continuity Errors in the OT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54512/action/topic#54512
Time: 9-Jul-2004 11:55 AM

There are many 'flipped' shots like the one MrCoffee refers to. It's sometimes necessary to maintain screen direction.

When Luke is looking for R2 with the macrobinoculars you can clearly see a rope pulling a droid across the screen.

In the shot where Luke and Ben first see the Millennium Falcon the Falcon has no radar dish. This is because only half of the Falcon was constructed for this scene. But I think a dish could have been matted in fairly easily.

After the Falcon takes off from Mos Eisley, Ben can still be seen walking out of the cockpit - after he had already strapped himself in at the chess table.

Right after Gold Leader says "Red Leader this is Gold Leader" the two Y-Wings outside his cockpit window disappear for a frame.

Right after Vader says "I have you now" the TIE fighter on the left disappears for a couple of frames.

Post: #54480
Topic: Have the 'one last time' 1995 Laser Discs been converted to DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54480/action/topic#54480
Time: 8-Jul-2004 5:43 PM

Would you care to be more specific?

Post: #54472
Topic: Have the 'one last time' 1995 Laser Discs been converted to DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54472/action/topic#54472
Time: 8-Jul-2004 3:45 PM

Like Rikter said, the THX (faces) set uses the same transfer as the Definitive laserdiscs. It's the same films, the same sound mix. The only difference between them is the Definitive LDs are CAV (3 discs per film) and the THX LDs are CLV (2 discs per film.) CAV is known as standard play and CLV is known as extended play. Without going into details, CAV is typically considered to be better.

Post: #54448
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54448/action/topic#54448
Time: 8-Jul-2004 1:20 PM

I agree that it looks better, but better looking crap is still crap as far as I'm concerned.

What clip at ugo.com are you talking about? Do you mean the april fools joke with the fake commentaries? Those clips were straight out of the Special Edition.

Post: #54446
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54446/action/topic#54446
Time: 8-Jul-2004 1:08 PM

And back to the original topic...

I won't leave this up for very long so get it while you can. Han vs. Greedo 3.0 (561KB)

Post: #54400
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54400/action/topic#54400
Time: 7-Jul-2004 10:14 PM

MF - Very clever, as there are no visual differences aside from the opening crawl. That's a great way to preserve the mono sound mix. It must have been difficult to get everything synced up. I'd love to see it.

Post: #54392
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54392/action/topic#54392
Time: 7-Jul-2004 7:14 PM

Originally posted by: MagnoliaFan
FYI, there is a letterboxed dvd of the "Pre A New Hope" version of Star Wars in existance...

Oh, and thanks for the praise...

What is the source of this DVD? I have the pre ANH Star Wars on VHS.

Post: #54412
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54412/action/topic#54412
Time: 7-Jul-2004 5:40 PM

Yeah, I've got it. I'll post it shortly.

Post: #54408
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54408/action/topic#54408
Time: 7-Jul-2004 5:12 PM

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Originally posted by: Luke30
Does anyone know what changes (at lease for right now) are being made for the star wars trilogy on dvd?

As others have mentioned, nothing has been confirmed aside from the re-mastered sound. What changes we have heard about are merely rumor, despite what jimbo says. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Hayden thing turned out to be a hoax. It makes no sense, even in George's dilluted world.

I have a short clip of what is alleged to be the new Han/Greedo scene. I think it's legit. So I believe this change, at least, to be real.

Post: #54220
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54220/action/topic#54220
Time: 4-Jul-2004 7:25 PM

Originally posted by: Rikter
Does anyone here have the 5-Star Set + IF so can I get a screen capture of the menus so I can compare my SE set with them.

ME THINKS my set may be a DVD9 to DVD5 conversion.....

They're just like RowMan described. Here's a pic.

http://home.austin.rr.com/obiwanspicoli/5starmenu.jpg

Post: #54179
Topic: The Original Trilogy - Laser Disc Conversion Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54179/action/topic#54179
Time: 3-Jul-2004 12:24 PM

Like I said above, I would like to have a transfer from the '89 LD. I'm not yet equipped for capturing or I would do it myself. I do feel, however, that this would appeal to only a small group of Star Wars uber-geeks and historians like myself who revel in the slightest nuances in sound.

Scott

Post: #54110
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54110/action/topic#54110
Time: 2-Jul-2004 5:39 PM

Originally posted by: Rikter
I think these are the Anamorphic versions - can someone please verify?

All of the torrents that have been going around are the anamorphic set.

Post: #54075
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54075/action/topic#54075
Time: 2-Jul-2004 9:11 AM

What do you mean by not the same voice? The voice that says "close the blast doors" is certainly not the same voice that says "open the blast doors." But "close the blast doors" was not recorded or re-recorded for the Special Edition. That line, in the exact same voice, is in the original 1977 theatrical release.

Scott

Post: #54012
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54012/action/topic#54012
Time: 1-Jul-2004 6:10 PM

Originally posted by: seventiesfilmnut
Hi Patrick!

I've got the original "close the blast doors" line in addition to all Beru's lines from the mono version of the film on the "Story of Star Wars" LP. Very good sound quality. The Special Editon version of the blastdoors line was re-recorded for some bizarre reason - maybe they lost the original master for the voice on this? I have a high quality record deck and can send you these if you'd like on a CD as WAV files. You could then splice these into the NTSC version of your DVD's. They'de have to speed up by 4% for PAL versions I believe.

PM me if your interested.

Cheers!

- John

I no longer have the Story of Star Wars album so I can't listen to the voice on it. But I can tell you in absolute certainty that the "Close the blast doors" voice on the Special Edition is the exact same voice that is in the 1977 theatrical film with the mono sound mix. It's quite possible that the SOSW album used a different recording or take. John, do you have it in a format you could email? I'd really like to hear it.

Scott

Post: #54010
Topic: EndorForest Review
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54010/action/topic#54010
Time: 1-Jul-2004 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by: eros
It's a pity about this third disk because up until then this was the nearest thing we had to an official release of the OOT.

What makes this particular set the nearest thing to an official release?

Here's something weird. I did a search on Google the other day and endorforest.com came up as a sponsered link. How can they get away with that?

Post: #53988
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53988/action/topic#53988
Time: 1-Jul-2004 1:49 AM

Originally posted by: Patrick R.
Someone is sending me a CD with two small captures on it. One is the 3PO line about the tractor beam and the other is "Close the blast doors.". Can anyone tell me if any version of the movie had both "Close the blast doors." and "Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors!"? So far, I've only scene one or the other.

Patrick

The Special Edition has both lines. Prior to that, the only version with both lines was the original theatrical release with the mono sound mix. But that version has never seen a home video release.

Scott