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- #246426
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/246426/action/topic#246426
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THX-1977
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- #246389
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- The X-Files - Worth Watching?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/246389/action/topic#246389
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- #245955
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245955/action/topic#245955
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So if the image with bars is letterbox, and anamorphic removes the bars, do you still call it letterbox? Is that why the info in configuration states "not letterboxed"?
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- #245946
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245946/action/topic#245946
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- #245911
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245911/action/topic#245911
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On the disk in question, when I open with PowerDVD and check the configuration tool, the video information shows this information. Is it enough to get the answer? :
Video Attributes:
Video compression mode: MPEG-2
TV system: 525/60 (NTSC)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Mode: Only Letterbox
Source picture resolution: 720x480 (525/60)
Frame Rate: 30.00
Source picture letterboxed: Not letterboxed
Bitrate: 4.13Mbps
Thank you for your help.
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- #245901
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245901/action/topic#245901
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On the Gonzo cover, I didn't mean to insinuate that my cover was drasticly different. Everything is the same on mine as Gonzo's except the "widescreen" at the top. Even though it is widescreen. Sorry if that wasn't clear earlier. So in theory, if the outside cover says they're there, they should be. That's why I've been asking if maybe they were hidden. I guess I know now that they aren't and I'll stop looking. However, if anyone did recognize that cover version and knew which one, maybe they would in fact be there just hidden somewhere on the disk. Stranger things have happened. That's why all the fuss.
By the way, the section that mentions those extras can be found on the picture I linked (check the middle left hand corner) under "disk features" That's where mine lists all those.
As for the "Making of Star Wars" I was trying to find out if it was ever available in one of those sets because I am looking to replace an old video tape. It's great to learn that it is in fact available in some form or other in another format.
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- #245821
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245821/action/topic#245821
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Empire is definately Gonzo, and it appears, anamorphic. But I still need to know if any of these were on that disc, or if it was all in the extras disc (which I don't have):
Separate interview with Lucas, Original Teaser and Theatrical Trailers, Interview with Ben Burtt, walk through with Dennis Muren of the At-At Walker sequence (it's on the commentary, but not separate--is it supposed to be??) And finally no storyboard to film comparison of the asteroid chase sequence (unless it's hidden??!) Seriously, if I'm missing these, please point them out!
Also, still needing to know if the menus on the "LOOK" versions were unique to that set or not. Thanks!
Lastly, was the "Making of Star Wars" from 1977 included on the Definitive Collection laser disc or any other official release and/or fan preservation project? Or was it just the 3 part interview with Lucas?
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- #245818
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- Things that piss me off when opening new DVDs
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245818/action/topic#245818
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- #245645
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- Star Wars DVD Covers
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245645/action/topic#245645
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- #245635
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- Star Wars DVD Covers
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245635/action/topic#245635
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By the way, some VERY NICE covers in this thread too!
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- #245618
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245618/action/topic#245618
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- #245591
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245591/action/topic#245591
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- #245584
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- Star Wars DVD Covers
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245584/action/topic#245584
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Here's the links:
http://www.geocities.com/unclejrusenet/sw.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/unclejrusenet/tesb.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/unclejrusenet/rotj.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/unclejrusenet/extras.jpg
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- #245332
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- Superman - Where Did These Scenes Come From??
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245332/action/topic#245332
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"In a 1980's ABC-TV version of the film, when Superman is trying to get to Lex's underground hideout, he is subjected to machine gun fire, a giant blow torch, and is frozen in ice. Much of this footage was used in Superman II, in the scene where Superman's powers are stripped away by the molecule chamber in the Fortress of Solitude. Lex Luthor plays the piano in several scenes.
In the ABC version, after Superman saves Lois at the end and flies off, he's seen rescuing Miss Tessmacher from the lions' den where Lex had dropped her in.
In the ABC version, the little girl who sees the teenage Clark running faster than the train is revealed to be Lois Lane, a fact revealed when her parents talk to her by name. This revelation scene is not present in the shorter theatrical release.
Only in the ABC version are young Lois Lane and her father seen in the train. In the ABC version, Ned Beatty's walk down the street is longer. Kirk Alyn (the original screen Superman) and Noel Neill (as Lois Lane's parents) have their speaking roles restored. Ned Beatty's walk down the street is longer."
Ok just found out the versions are discussed more here: http://www.supermancinema.co.uk/superman1/general/extrafootage/page2.shtml
There's the ABC Extended cut and the International cut...which is the more worthy of tracking down, and was either ever available to the home theater public?
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- #245313
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245313/action/topic#245313
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- #245307
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- Superman - Where Did These Scenes Come From??
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245307/action/topic#245307
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- #245301
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- 'I Bent My Wookie' - The Animated Tribute Project (* unfinished project *)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245301/action/topic#245301
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That one was just on the other day actually. The 90 minute episode centered on Stewie. It's actually Stewie doing the shooing when he's after his "real father". There was an episode that spoofed "Police Squad" that had a trench run in it, and an episode that closed with the Yavin Ceremony scene.
South Park had an episode that actually spoofed ALL the Lucas/Spielberg films at once! It was the one about the "Special Editions" There's gold in that one.
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- #245293
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- How Do You Tell If the disk is anamorphic? (not what you think)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245293/action/topic#245293
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- #245216
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245216/action/topic#245216
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Anyway, are the extras I mentioned missing only on the supplmental disk or the movie itself? I can't find anything different from the menus, so if it's there, it must be well hidden. Also, the link shows the Gonzo set to be Anamorphic. How can you check this with a regular computer? Finally, did the "LOOK" version menus appear on any other versions? It appears to be the only one of its kind among the list from that particular page. Thanks again.
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- #245115
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/245115/action/topic#245115
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Star Wars:
Features - First part of interview with George Lucas (I think it's the original trilogy interview from the first THX set 1995) Very short.
3 original trailers - the first one with the logo coming toward the screen (no completed lightsabers), the second one (more action against the Star Wars logo) and Winner of 7 Academy Awards, Coming Back to Your Galaxy for Two Weeks Only
McQuarrie Production Gallery
The Movie starts out with a "THX Laser Disc" logo.
Empire:
Appears to be from the Definitive Collection (that's the logo on the title screen anyway). Audio is Dolby 2.0 Surround.
Commentary from Lucas, McQuarrie, Muren, Oz, and Ralston.
Has the THX Trench Run (opens up to a THX explosion ala the Special Edition and "The Audience Is Listening"
Other Extras: Chapter Selection, Audio Options (2 options), and Production Notes, and an "Easter Egg" Darth Vader that plays a tune called "Scoundrel" that is oh so not Star Wars.
The Cover shows it to be the WS letterbox 2:35:1 aspect ratio (so how can you tell if it's anamorphic or not??)
The front cover is the classic Empire "Gone With The Wind" and says "Digitally THX Mastered" at the bottom. The back has several montage shots on a black background.
There's also "supposed" to be another interview with Lucas, Original Teaser and Theatrical Trailers, Interview with Ben Burtt, walk through with Dennis Muren of the At-At Walker sequence (it's on the commentary, but not separate--is it supposed to be??) And finally no storyboard to film comparison of the asteroid chase sequence (unless it's hidden??!) Seriously, if I'm missing these, please point them out!
That's it for Empire (the most robust of this set I think)
Return of the Jedi -
Three Trailers - #1 - original Revenge of the Jedi, #2 - the changed "Return of the Jedi", and #3 final "Return of the Jedi" (which is rather stale sounding, but that's probably just the announcer who sounds like a theater manager or something...)
Also a rather lengthy interview with Dennis Muren broken into parts. Highlights include the Rancor, Speeder Bikes, a storyboard for the Endor space battle, the original slave girl video from Jabba's Palace, and a couple more.
Scene Index and main page with three faces - Darth Vader, Leia, and Luke, and something called the "DCS" which is just an advertisement.
The DVD Cover - the classic Return of the Jedi full cast poster
The DVD Back - "The Empire Falls..." Montage shots
The DVD - Starts with liquid rain Dolby Digital short. THX logo
And although not part of the set, I have a separate "making of Star Wars" told by R2-D2 and C-3PO that sure seems awfully familiar. Was this released as part of the "extras" DVD for the first SE DVD set?
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- #233322
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/233322/action/topic#233322
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- #233275
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- Info Wanted: Which version is this?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/233275/action/topic#233275
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Having read some of the discussion on here about the various ‘alternative’ versions of the OT makes me wonder about something. A while back I found a set of the original Trilogy DVD’s at a trade show. Since they weren’t available in stores, I picked them up. I’d like to find out which version I have and if in fact it might be superior to the September release version. No sense in paying twice and ending up with the same or even lesser product But beyond that, I’d just really like to know which “versions” I own. If this topic is no longer welcome because of the new DVD’s I understand, but would still like to satisfy the curiosity of knowing whether or not I should upgrade my set. So please PM me or just post here if you know. Thanks, and here’s the information about the discs:
ANH and ESB - both have original movie poster cover. Star Wars has the original moody black and grey, not the blue that came later.
ESB is the classic with Han and Leia on the cover. ROTJ is from a different source, but has the original Jedi artwork as well.
ANH - Dolby Digital NTSC THX Widescreen - letterbox 2:35:1
Disc Features: complete film in theatrical aspect ratio
Interview with Lucas
Interview with McQuarrie
Origial Teaser and Theatrical release trailers
Empire - Dolby Digital NTSC Widescreen - letterbox 2:35:1
Disc Features: Audio - Dolby Surround
Interview with Lucas
Original Teaser and Theatrical release trailers
Interview with Ben Burtt
SFX Supervisor Dennis Murren narrates time lapse footage of Imperial Walker sequence
Storyboard to Film Comparison of the asteroid chase sequence
Jedi (different look from the others and source) - Dolby Digital NTSC Widescreen - letterbox 2:35:1
Disc Features: Theatrical Trailers 1,2, and 3
Subtitles: English, Malay, Chinese, and Indonesia
Language: English
DB-85019 - MPEG2 THX Digital
And I think though I haven’t watched them in a while, that ANH and ESB have the Death Star THX Trench runs on them.
Sound familiar to anyone?