ShiftyEyes

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Join date: 11-Jul-2004
Last activity: 14-Apr-2024
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Post: #328242
Topic: Info Wanted: AMC DVD_TV - The Terminator, True Lies, etc. (with Animated Anecdotes)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/328242/action/topic#328242
Time: 28-Aug-2008 5:35 PM

AMC used to do this Sunday nights. It was actually pretty funny. A movie channel dedicated to classics had to use a gimmick to air movies uncut and in widescreen. I believe they also used the "DVD on TV" moniker that FX if using. Kinda fun. But, no, it's not available on DVD nor was it taken from a DVD or anything. Just something the folks at AMC cooked up and wrote themselves.

Post: #325955
Topic: How would you Remastered The OOT, If you had Lucas' Money and Power?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/325955/action/topic#325955
Time: 4-Aug-2008 7:24 PM

I'd hire Robert Harris to go back to the original negatives or whatever the best usable prints are and restore the trilogy to exactly the way they were in 1977, 1980, and 1983.

Then I'd hand over the restored elements to someone who is passionate about the project and wouldn't release anything half assed to supervise the creation the Special Edition versions, staying as true as possible to the original intentions of the filmmakers and artists. Also keep some key members of the crew (art & set decorators, costume designers, cameramen, editors, sound designers) on hand for their opinions/approval. Lucas ultimately will have final approval, but whoever takes the job of supervising the project will have to be able to stand up to the guy and make Lucas realize when his ideas are stupid.

Then go all out on the DVD extras and give the movies as much love as they deserve.

Post: #324785
Topic: David Lynch's - DUNE - The Third Stage Edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/324785/action/topic#324785
Time: 23-Jul-2008 9:42 PM

Wow. I'm a fan of the movie and this looks really cool. I'm looking forward to this!

Post: #321104
Topic: *** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/321104/action/topic#321104
Time: 18-Jun-2008 5:19 PM

I think it comes down to space issues. they'd be a cool bonus, but if they'll compromise the quality of the other stuff, you shouldn't worry about including them.

On an unrelated note, I was looking through some of your older releases and realized I never printed the cover for The Game. I probably burned it to some CD-R somewhere, but after an exhaustive search, I couldn't find it. Could you or anyone help me out?

Post: #320497
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/320497/action/topic#320497
Time: 12-Jun-2008 1:14 PM

I was able to burn with Nero after using a new DVD burner. Plays fine so far as well. :)

Post: #320445
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/320445/action/topic#320445
Time: 11-Jun-2008 9:00 PM — Edited 11-Jun-2008 10:40 PM

I haven't been following with all the fixes, etc. and was hoping someone could help me out.

I downloaded the ISO file from a.b.starwars and was about to burn with ImgBurn, but after I hit the "write" button, I got the following error:

Optimal L1 Data Zone Start LBA: None Found! (VTS_51)

This image has not been mastered correctly for burning onto a double layer (OTP Track Path) disc.

None of the cells meet the 'DVD-Video specification' criteria for a potential layer break position.

Do you want to continue anyway?

I assume this isn't the same thing as the thing noted in the NFO file. Is there a fix for this? Or can I continue anyway? Thanks. :)

EDIT: after going through a few pages of search results, I noticed this issue has been dealt with. I tried applying Adywan's fix and created the ISO. Unfortunately, I get the same error as before. I even tried using PgcEdit and doing it manually. But the resulting ISO still gave me the same error. :( After trying Nero, it fails before even burning to the disc. :(

Post: #320413
Topic: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/320413/action/topic#320413
Time: 11-Jun-2008 12:56 PM

DarkGryphon2048 said:

ShiftyEyes said:

What's with the obsession with Gunga Din? Certainly, it's a great movie, but why have this movie compliment that one? I think it already does to some extent, but it just seems unnecessary.

If you've done some research about it, it was one of the films which heavily influenced and inspired Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Don't believe me? Buy or borrow The Complete Making of Indiana Jones book. I bought the Oversize/Coffee Table book and it's a great read.

Yes, I know all about the Gunga Din/Temple of Doom connection and do own that book as well. The similarities are quite obvious to anyone who's seen both films, but I just don't see the need to edit Temple of Doom to fit more with Gunga Din. They're movies that work quite well played back to back as it is. No need to have Indiana Jones revealed to be the grandson of one of the guys from Gunga Din or anything like that. And, yes, I am exaggerating. :)

Post: #320236
Topic: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/320236/action/topic#320236
Time: 9-Jun-2008 3:35 PM

What's with the obsession with Gunga Din? Certainly, it's a great movie, but why have this movie compliment that one? I think it already does to some extent, but it just seems unnecessary.

Post: #319969
Topic: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/319969/action/topic#319969
Time: 5-Jun-2008 5:14 PM — Edited 5-Jun-2008 5:16 PM

InfoDroid said:

I'm familiar with Gunga Din though I've never seen it. I'm also aware that Temple of Doom is very strongly based on that picture even down to the name of the Thuggee cult.

The Thuggee cult was actually real, but I assume they were exaggerated for TOD.

Anyway, this definitely sounds like an interesting edit to me. I don't have too many problems with the film as it is, but most of the things that you've altered sound like they can improve the film.

Post: #319554
Topic: Young Indiana Jones... a preservation (* unfinished project *) - a mass of info & ideas
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/319554/action/topic#319554
Time: 31-May-2008 2:49 PM

I recently got the official Young Indy DVDs and watched them all. it's a pretty fun show.

I'd love to see the original bookends though!

Post: #318447
Topic: Crystall Skull has GL's fingerprints all over it
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/318447/action/topic#318447
Time: 21-May-2008 1:00 PM

I wouldn't really trust CHUD's reviews of the film. I love the site (most entertaining way to get my movie news), but they always seem to have their minds made up on a movie from the moment it's announced. They've taken the position that Indy 4 was going to be bad for a while now, so it doesn't surprise me that their reviews are as negative. Heck, looking at the # ratings they've given the film, it's pretty ridiculous when most reviews have been generally favorable. They seem to be treating the movie with extra scrutiny.

Post: #311302
Topic: ***The ADigitalMan non-Star Wars DVD Info and Feedback Thread***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311302/action/topic#311302
Time: 23-Feb-2008 5:53 PM

Sounds pretty good. So no voice over after Roy's death?

I hate the VO from this moment in the theatrical cut, but the one from the deleted scenes/workprint is very fitting IMO. In fact, Ridley Scott has even stated that he really liked that bit, but since his DC was stripped of narration, it would seem odd to include just one line.

Post: #309557
Topic: Titanic - Special Edition 2 Disc - by ADYWAN (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309557/action/topic#309557
Time: 8-Feb-2008 9:42 PM

I remember seeing this posted to the newsgroups shortly after the special edition DVD came out, but I didn't end up downloading it.

Post: #308820
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308820/action/topic#308820
Time: 1-Feb-2008 12:47 PM

I'm pretty sure the Harrison Ford intro will be included. It's a major selling point. The reason it's not available yet is because the episode will be released in the next volume.

Post: #295913
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295913/action/topic#295913
Time: 24-Aug-2007 2:41 AM

Originally posted by: caligulathegod
Exactly. An ersatz "Criterion Collection Star Wars" is like serving pizza on "Royal Doulton china 'with the hand-painted Periwinkles...'" while at the same time diminishing the efforts put forward by the X0 crew.

As a side note, I don't think Criterion would do a Star Wars special edition, even if they could. Perhaps back in the laserdisc days but not now. Criterion fills a specific niche and is not just the ne plus ultra of film presentation. Here's a list of the Criterion Collection releases. Putting Star Wars in there is putting a square peg in a round hole. They aren't doing "Blade Runner" anymore.

I'm sure Criterion would love the opportunity to release any title (of reasonable quality), especially one as important as Star Wars, if they could get the rights to it. It's always been my theory that they aren't all that choosy, it's just that big studios aren't willing to license out their films like they were back in the LD days. Heck, they've released movies like Armageddon, The Rock and Chasing Amy on DVD. And The Life Aquatic and The Royal Tenenbaums were already part of the Criterion Collection before they were even filmed.

Post: #295912
Topic: The Harry Potter Archives (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295912/action/topic#295912
Time: 24-Aug-2007 2:28 AM

Sounds good!

Post: #293724
Topic: Star Wars Saga on DVD Petition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/293724/action/topic#293724
Time: 29-Jul-2007 3:07 AM

You're actually petitioning for them to release Star Wars on DVD again?

Post: #292382
Topic: Info Wanted: Harry Potter & Prisoner of Azkaban - extended version on ABC?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/292382/action/topic#292382
Time: 12-Jul-2007 2:58 AM

I don't believe Sir Cadagon made the theatrical cut of the movie.

Post: #292111
Topic: *** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/292111/action/topic#292111
Time: 7-Jul-2007 10:56 PM

At long last, the one I've been waiting for all these years.

Post: #291664
Topic: NOW RELEASED: The Godfather: 1901-1980 Epic Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291664/action/topic#291664
Time: 30-Jun-2007 1:02 PM

Bravo ran the saga a few weeks back (Friday, June 8th, I think). It ran from about 5 pm to 2 am the next morning! I missed the first half hour, but otherwise, I caught the whole 9 hours. I can tell you that there were lots of commercials and some really annoyingly huge banner type ads during the airing, and for some reason it ran unadvertised (as in, it wasn't mentioned on any of the listings or even on the website). So keep a watch out for it in the future.

Post: #290211
Topic: Info: Harry Potter TV Edits?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/290211/action/topic#290211
Time: 13-Jun-2007 12:30 PM

I'd love to see these, but I don't have HDTV so I can't help out.

Post: #289265
Topic: Info Wanted: 'THX 1138 - The Original Director's Cut'???
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/289265/action/topic#289265
Time: 5-Jun-2007 9:33 PM

Rikter had a nonanamorphic (I think) LD preservation disc.

Post: #288661
Topic: Star Wars - The Vintage Edit (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/288661/action/topic#288661
Time: 31-May-2007 3:13 PM

Wow. Looks great!

Post: #288341
Topic: New Clone Wars Trailer!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/288341/action/topic#288341
Time: 28-May-2007 9:18 PM

It looks like it can be entertaining provided that the stories are there. In the end, while the show will have the Lucasfilm stamp, I'm sure the show's writers are SW fans so they may know what we want.

So since we see Asajj Ventress in the trailer, will they be retelling some of the Clone Wars 2-D stuff?

And also, judging from the brief glimpses in the trailer, the human characters look a little stiff.

Post: #288281
Topic: Batman Forever - Dark Knight Edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/288281/action/topic#288281
Time: 28-May-2007 10:40 AM

The black box thing was just a joke on the Riddler's part.