SilverWook

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Join date: 9-Dec-2004
Last activity: 6-Apr-2023
Posts: 22,080

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Post: #188014
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188014/action/topic#188014
Time: 2-Mar-2006 3:27 AM

Well, I have a working betamax. But what are the chances that monster 14 DVD Superman set coming out later this year will include them?

Post: #187950
Topic: Protecting against electrical interference?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/187950/action/topic#187950
Time: 1-Mar-2006 10:39 PM

I have to contend with some new medical equipment in my household that can't be switched off. I occasionally notice interference on my tv, but haven't done any video transfers as of late. Is there a surefire way to prevent any line noise or other unwanted things from potentially screwing up a video recording session? I have a surge protector and a UPS in my video setup already.

Post: #187220
Topic: Info Wanted: CED Discs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/187220/action/topic#187220
Time: 27-Feb-2006 7:37 PM

Many are valued for their unique jacket art. (Especially the Star Trek titles.) Return of the Jedi is quite rare as it came out near the end of the format's life. The video quality is about par with VHS, but CED's have their own unique video problems when the discs wear out or get dirty. You can read more about CED here.

Post: #185811
Topic: Star Wars Lego
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185811/action/topic#185811
Time: 24-Feb-2006 2:34 AM

The Monty Python one was actually a bonus feature on the Holy Grail DVD set.

Post: #185729
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185729/action/topic#185729
Time: 23-Feb-2006 9:51 PM

Good old Kenner. They were not about to go through the Christmas '77 trauma again. And the kids won't notice that Indy is clean shaven with longer hair and looks a lot like Han Solo will they!

Post: #185494
Topic: When wacky Ebay auctions and Star Wars collide!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185494/action/topic#185494
Time: 23-Feb-2006 3:00 AM

Post: #185312
Topic: The Empire Strikes Quack! - 8 minute video edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185312/action/topic#185312
Time: 22-Feb-2006 2:04 PM

Wow! Very cool to finally see this after reading about it in Starlog all those years ago. Thanks for finding that!

Post: #184200
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184200/action/topic#184200
Time: 20-Feb-2006 2:45 PM

I was lucky enough to see Raiders on the big screen last year. It was a scratchy print, (presumably an old one) and nothing jumped out at me as being different from the LD and VHS versions I have.
There was an audible "ugh!" from the audience when that fly goes into Belloq's mouth and never returns! It was hard to make that out on video in the old days!

Post: #183370
Topic: Understanding the saga - A perspective from T.F.N
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/183370/action/topic#183370
Time: 18-Feb-2006 3:40 PM

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
Now, none of them are reference material as far as filmmaking goes.

All of the people who were inspired and started wanting to learn how to make their own movies after seeing the original film, (and Empire) would respectfully disagree! I learned a *hell* of a lot about editing studying them on the old CAV laserdiscs. I think all the awards the OT has won, (and not just the Oscars) speak for themselves.

Post: #183163
Topic: GOP "fan edit" on Daily Show...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/183163/action/topic#183163
Time: 18-Feb-2006 2:36 AM

Caught a bit of this on the 8:00 repeat tonight, and they have it up on Comedy Central's Website at the moment. I can't imagine George will approve of this one. Kind of ironic after the small furor last summer over Episode III allegedly being a political statement to see Star Wars exploited this way.

Post: #182893
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182893/action/topic#182893
Time: 17-Feb-2006 3:40 PM

So, did someone here actually win the accursed thing?

Post: #182293
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182293/action/topic#182293
Time: 16-Feb-2006 2:54 PM

I don't know if this guy is just clueless or being a tease. I'm feeling bad I even mentioned this thing now.

Post: #182011
Topic: Discussion: Star Wars on 35mm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182011/action/topic#182011
Time: 15-Feb-2006 6:44 PM

I only asked about Star Wars because the contact in question owns the special editions. I just hope I hear back from them, as 35mm film collectors aren't very open about what they have or where to get certain things for obvious reasons.

Post: #180699
Topic: Discussion: Star Wars on 35mm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180699/action/topic#180699
Time: 13-Feb-2006 9:30 PM

Mark9000, I made a unexpected contact recently who is checking around for me. Are you looking for any of the other movies?

Post: #180615
Topic: I wonder how many silly kids are waiting for Episode IV to be released?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180615/action/topic#180615
Time: 13-Feb-2006 7:22 PM

Scary thing is, it wouldn't take much for George to insert a couple shots of an aged Bail Organa into Episode IV.

Post: #180466
Topic: I wonder how many silly kids are waiting for Episode IV to be released?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180466/action/topic#180466
Time: 13-Feb-2006 2:21 PM

Well, it would be silly not to rerelease Star Wars on the big screen again in '07 anyway.

Post: #180327
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180327/action/topic#180327
Time: 13-Feb-2006 4:17 AM

Ah, ok. I knew it was inflicted on some other country, and presumed England. It would add to the horror if they went to the trouble to dub it into other langauges!

The other possibility that occured to me is tv programming shipped out to various military bases around the globe. I once came across at a thrift store 16mm prints of filmed tv shows with Navy markings on the cans. Back in college, the tv studio I slaved at used to get donations of U-matic tapes in Navy Blue shells with U.S. military markings on them. The few intact labels often listed tv shows with airdates from 1979 into the mid 80's, but they were usually all bulk erased!

Post: #180200
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180200/action/topic#180200
Time: 12-Feb-2006 6:57 PM

Since it's known the HS was shown in the U.K., is it possible this was a tape to film transfer to get around incompatible tv systems?

Post: #179694
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179694/action/topic#179694
Time: 10-Feb-2006 10:03 PM

The thought crossed my mind that it *might* be a video to film transfer done for showing in other countries with incompatible tv systems. Early Dr. Who episodes are a good example of this.

Post: #179590
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179590/action/topic#179590
Time: 10-Feb-2006 3:47 PM — Edited 4-Jul-2020 9:31 AM

What the heck is this?

Post: #179241
Topic: Star Wars Holiday Special on Conan
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179241/action/topic#179241
Time: 9-Feb-2006 3:54 PM

Many thanks to whoever captured that and uploaded it. I needed a good laugh today. Harrison is a good sport, even if he wasn't acting.

Post: #178964
Topic: Info Wanted: Where is this ... from??? -Thread <em>update</em>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178964/action/topic#178964
Time: 8-Feb-2006 7:59 PM

I'm pretty sure that is a shot taken from the 1984 version of Dune. The twin suns being digitally added by someone else.

Post: #178665
Topic: Discussion: Star Wars on 35mm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178665/action/topic#178665
Time: 7-Feb-2006 9:16 PM

Well, I could only justify spending so much on something I don't have a projector for! Then there are those pesky things like food and bills...
Looks like the reels ended up in good hands. It's just too bad the seller didn't have reel 1!

Post: #178636
Topic: Discussion: Star Wars on 35mm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178636/action/topic#178636
Time: 7-Feb-2006 6:58 PM

Welcome to the boards. I'm envious! (I came perilously close to bidding on them too.) Do you actually have the gear to project them?

Post: #178344
Topic: Discussion: Star Wars on 35mm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178344/action/topic#178344
Time: 7-Feb-2006 2:26 AM

You wouldn't happen to be the person who bid and won those 35mm reels last month?