SKot

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Join date: 3-Apr-2005
Last activity: 22-Dec-2025
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Web Site: http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com

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Post: #312011
Topic: [<( The Star Wars TV Commercials Project )>] (* unfinished project * - a host of info)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312011/action/topic#312011
Time: 1-Mar-2008 7:39 PM

I can't believe it's been a year since I touched this topic.

Anyway, I'm working on some updates for the commercials listing. And it seems in the meantime pretty much all of the Kenner commercials (and then some) have been preserved on a DVD by someone who was able to get access to a lot of original 8mm and 16mm film elements. More details on that later.

Don't think there were too many SW commercials last year. If anybody knows of any I missed, let me know.

--SKot

Post: #311654
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311654/action/topic#311654
Time: 27-Feb-2008 2:30 PM

That's really cool and exciting. I think it means that Hasbro is digging really deep for ideas these days to keep the line going. We just need a sandstorm Lando and Leia to complete that set. Also, now that we have a floppy-hat Luke and Tatooine Biggs from the cut scenes, I hope they produce Camie, Fixer, Deak and Windy to go along as well. You never know.

Also, I'd like to see some more Holiday Special figures! We have red Snaggletooth (Zutton/Zutmore) and the cartoon Boba Fett... now we need Ackmena, Saun Dann, and the Wookiee family! And don't forget Gormaanda, the 4-armed chef...

--SKot

Post: #311549
Topic: Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311549/action/topic#311549
Time: 26-Feb-2008 3:22 PM

Thanks, Sluggo.

New entry:

The Empire Strikes Back (70mm version)
Differences: various minor scene and editing differences
Best source: [none known]

I think that sums it up.

--SKot

Post: #309540
Topic: Old Star Wars Games on New Computer Systems (was: Tie Fighter Collectors' CD-ROM Works in DOSBox)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309540/action/topic#309540
Time: 8-Feb-2008 4:40 PM

DOXBox is truly amazing. I've been using it for some time now, and it's caused miracles to happen, particularly after the 0.72 release came out. It runs almost any DOS game now, and in most cases runs it very well (better than the original DOS setup did in some cases). I've been able to play tons of old DOS-era Star Wars games with it, which brings a smile to my face.

Now that most DOS games can be run successfully under XP with DOSBox, the hardest games to get working at this point are certain ones that were actually written for Windows (95/98)... some of them just won't even install under XP without bombing out. And I'm at a loss for how to fix that.

--SKot

Post: #309093
Topic: Help: looking for... 1997 SE TB Digital Broadcasts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309093/action/topic#309093
Time: 4-Feb-2008 3:56 PM

I want to register my enthusiasm for this project. Love it or hate it, we really do need the best possible preservation of the SE for history's sake at the very least. So far nobody's put much effort into making it happen, but I think we're finally on the right track here.

Best of luck!

--SKot

Post: #309092
Topic: Love me...love my Star Wars obsession?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309092/action/topic#309092
Time: 4-Feb-2008 3:46 PM

Originally posted by: Mike O
Star Wars came between you and a girlfriend?

Well, I wouldn't quite say that, but I would say that she seriously misrepresented how much she liked Star Wars when we first got together. Later on this fact came out during arguments when she declared that my interest in it annoyed her. Wish I'd known that in the beginning!

Not that it was a deciding factor in our breakup, but if the person I'm with finds my interest in Star Wars annoying then clearly I'm with the wrong person. Also, I'd rather be with someone who is indifferent (but tolerant) of Star Wars than someone who claims to really like it and actually doesn't.

Lately I've been seeing someone whose geek level is even higher than mine. Needless to say, Star Wars is not an issue between us!

--SKot

Post: #308751
Topic: Help: looking for... The Reflecting Skin HD (anyone in Canada?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308751/action/topic#308751
Time: 31-Jan-2008 8:03 PM

Will this UK company make a Region 1 version available as well, or just Region 2?

I'll certainly be the first to run out and buy it when it hits the shelves.

--SKot

Post: #308735
Topic: Love me...love my Star Wars obsession?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308735/action/topic#308735
Time: 31-Jan-2008 5:42 PM

I saw that video clip too, and was amused. But my feeling on it is this: if she married this guy knowing FULL WELL about his SW obsession, and only NOW she complains about it... then I have NO SYMPATHY WHATSOEVER.

If I sound a little bitter about this, it's because an ex-girlfriend did a similar thing. Good thing we didn't actually get married!

--SKot

Post: #308595
Topic: Help: looking for... The Reflecting Skin HD (anyone in Canada?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308595/action/topic#308595
Time: 30-Jan-2008 1:56 PM

Yes, I do hope you plan to continue on with your restoration project since apparently we aren't going to have the HD version (yet). I for one would be very interested in checking out the results when it's complete. I'd love to watch the film again since it's been a while, but I don't feel much like watching my VHS copy.

BTW, I did find a couple of trailers for it online, if you're looking for extras to stick on there.

--SKot

Post: #308400
Topic: Help: looking for... The Reflecting Skin HD (anyone in Canada?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308400/action/topic#308400
Time: 28-Jan-2008 5:03 PM

I take it nobody managed to record this. Shame. I'd love to see a preservation happen on this film.

--SKot

Post: #308115
Topic: Info: Can't find a dvd? HP will make it for you!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308115/action/topic#308115
Time: 25-Jan-2008 6:54 PM

Personally I'm excited about this, but also afraid that we may only get cropped and/or non-anamorphic and/or non-remastered transfers

Any opinions?

I think it's great, but don't get too excited about it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I take this to mean only movies that have been previously available in their catalog of DVDs at some point. I highly doubt they're going to do a full-on film transfer of something that's never been on DVD before just because somebody requests it. I think this is just for titles that are hard-to-find.

Still, this can be a good thing anyway. I can't count the number of times I've thought of a movie I wanted to purchase that I know has been on DVD, only to go out looking for it and find that none of the stores will carry it because it's too old or obscure, and not in their top 500 (or whatever). And so I usually end up looking for some place to order it online. This at least give me another option.

It's a start. A first step into a larger world, hopefully.

--SKot

Post: #308108
Topic: ***The Official ANGRYSVN STAR WARS*** Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308108/action/topic#308108
Time: 25-Jan-2008 6:06 PM

Originally posted by: kenvogt
Anyone able to seed BLAK0054 WCBS version of the Star Wars Holiday Special on MySpleen?
Or where I might be able to acquire that torrent

That may be a tough one to get a reseed on, since it's sort of been superceded by the much superior KCCI version.

--SKot

Post: #307986
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Lost Scenes .:. Complete & Released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307986/action/topic#307986
Time: 24-Jan-2008 12:02 PM

Originally posted by: ThrowgnCpr
boba, did you ever continue with the restoration work you started?

I think it's currently being prepared for usage in Jambe Davdar's new Star Wars documentary, isn't it?

--SKot

Post: #307853
Topic: Star wars deleted scenes are where now?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307853/action/topic#307853
Time: 23-Jan-2008 3:45 PM

You might also be thinking of starwarscutscenes.com, which is one of my sites. Due to hosting issues, that site name got stolen by a cybersquatter and I had to move it to a new location, which can be found here:

http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/swcs/

The good news is that the site is now part of T'bone's family, and has its own 'planet' on the main site at http://www.starwarz.com along with my Holiday Special site.

The Cut Scenes site's design hasn't changed much in the last 10 years or so (hopefully I'll revamp it sooner or later), but I did put updated video clips on the site recently in better resolution. Enjoy!

--SKot

Post: #307526
Topic: Help: looking for... The Reflecting Skin HD (anyone in Canada?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307526/action/topic#307526
Time: 22-Jan-2008 12:48 AM

Wow... I don't know why I didn't think about requesting this myself earlier! I am a huge fan of this film as well, but of course all I have is a VHS copy over on the rack there. I keep waiting for a DVD release to no avail. Wasn't aware of the international versions, but it sounds like they all have their issues (not being in English, in particular, except for the Japanese version which apparently is a botched transfer).

I second the request and plea for someone in Canada to cap this. Would love to see a HD2DVD conversion akin to Rad! and the pre-official release Twilight Zone: The Movie.

"You been exploding frogs again...?"

--SKot

Post: #307117
Topic: Info: Vintage 1979 Star Wars merchandise video...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307117/action/topic#307117
Time: 20-Jan-2008 2:11 AM

Yes, thanks a bunch Darth Payne! Finally I was able to watch it and enjoy it in .avi format. I couldn't get the .flv files to work right either - GOM Player claimed I didn't have the right codec to play them or they were damaged, and VLC Player crapped out on me after a few seconds of playback.

Since we are going to be forced to deal with .flv (Flash Video) files, I think it might be good to discuss what method works best for converting .flv to another format, what program to use for that, and also what player(s) are best for raw .flv playback. Personally, I like to use GOM Player for playback since it's the only one I've found so far that allows both full-screen playback *and* (most importantly) the ability to skip through the file to any point of playback, something that VLC Player doesn't do (it quits if you try).

May I just reiterate how much I hate Flash video content?

--SKot

Post: #307031
Topic: Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307031/action/topic#307031
Time: 19-Jan-2008 1:37 PM

Originally posted by: Sluggo
Hey SKot, what about the 70mm and 35mm versions of Empire?

Good point. Since the Empire 70mm print does actually have differences in visual content, I should include that. Of course, we have no known source for it, but I think it warrants a mention. Something like this?

The Empire Strikes Back Special Edition (70mm version)
Differences: various minor scene differences
Best source: [none known]

What would be a good summary of the differences to the 70mm version?

--SKot

Post: #306886
Topic: Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/306886/action/topic#306886
Time: 18-Jan-2008 7:14 PM

*bump*

--SKot

Post: #306883
Topic: Info: Vintage 1979 Star Wars merchandise video...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/306883/action/topic#306883
Time: 18-Jan-2008 7:08 PM

No luck on my end with the method I usually use to grab embedded video. I get the files, but they always wind up incomplete or with some kind of playback issue. I'm hoping you can put yours up soon. I can't even watch the thing on the website without hiccups.

God, I hate Flash video. The whole starwars.com video section is now converted to it, and not only is it a pain to try to watch (let alone save), but the quality sucks compared to QuickTime (which is generally excellent). Why'd they have to do it? One step forward (for security, I guess?), two steps back (for quality and playback). Good job, guys.

--SKot

Post: #305434
Topic: Help Wanted: Need help finding a site listing Star Wars documentaries!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305434/action/topic#305434
Time: 5-Jan-2008 12:10 AM

That's the one (and the thread I wanted!) - excellent... thanks!!

Now I have finally managed to compile my own list. I may post it in the thread you posted.

--SKot

Post: #305432
Topic: Help Wanted: Project To Collect All Star Wars Documentaries
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305432/action/topic#305432
Time: 4-Jan-2008 10:47 PM

Can we get a fan preservation project going for this thread?

--SKot

Post: #305288
Topic: Help Wanted: Need help finding a site listing Star Wars documentaries!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305288/action/topic#305288
Time: 3-Jan-2008 1:22 AM — Edited 30-Jun-2020 11:38 AM

Ever have that thing happen where you find a really cool and important website, but forget to bookmark it… and then later you try to find it again but no matter how hard you search you still come up with nothing?

That’s where I am right now. There was a site out there listing all the important documentaries, making-ofs, and TV specials for Star Wars chronologically, and I can’t seem to find it anywhere. The link has been posted on this site before, even recently I think, but I can’t find reference to it here either. It has a lot of entries in small text on white backgrounds, as I recall.

Can anybody help me out? Actually, I’m interested in any other site that has a nice big list of SW stuff that’s appeared on TV as well.

–SKot

Post: #305133
Topic: Star Wars Holiday Special on ABC's "Nightline"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305133/action/topic#305133
Time: 1-Jan-2008 4:52 AM

Originally posted by: Mielr
I'm pretty sure it only aired once, so they must have added the "Christmas may be over..." part for the website. I can't view the website version, so I can't tell you if there are any differences, but I can tell you that the version I recorded is 4 minutes long, including one Nightline bumper and Terry Moran's intro and outro.

The website version appears to clock in at about 3:35, with no Nightline bumper but including the newscaster's "Christmas may be over" intro and a voice-over outro by John Berman.

--SKot

Post: #305126
Topic: Star Wars Holiday Special on ABC's "Nightline"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305126/action/topic#305126
Time: 1-Jan-2008 12:10 AM

Originally posted by: Mielr
I recorded it on DVD, but it looks like someone has already uploaded it.

I wonder what was the first night it actually aired? The website shows the 26th, and the clip's intro from there says "Christmas may be over...", but we were talking about it before that. Sounds like you saw it the night of the 20th, Mielr... so I'm assuming it aired more than once. I'm still interested in your copy of it, especially if it's complete as aired the first time. Can you spot any differences?

BTW: thanks to none & Sunday256 for your links - you guys are totally on the team!

--SKot

Post: #305084
Topic: Star Wars Holiday Special on ABC's "Nightline"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305084/action/topic#305084
Time: 31-Dec-2007 4:19 AM

Originally posted by: Mielr
They're about to talk about the holiday special on Nightline.....!?

EDIT: It was Josh Berman talking to a writer for Time Out New York about the Holiday Special and how bad it is, how it's not available on video but you can see it on YouTube, etc. and how George Lucas doesn't want anyone to see it etc. They showed a few brief clips of it as well.

I've never seen anything about the HS on such a mainstream show. It makes me wonder if it's now just a matter of time before there's an official release.

Anybody happen to record this little bit of history? I'd be very interested in getting my hands on this.

--SKot