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Post: #219580
Topic: I actaully PREFER seeing the black bars, even on my widescreen TV.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/219580/action/topic#219580
Time: 17-Jun-2006 11:34 PM

Is the original post in this thread a joke? I can't tell.

Post: #219434
Topic: Lucasfilm to sell Physical Effects Unit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/219434/action/topic#219434
Time: 17-Jun-2006 2:25 PM

Can somebody please explain to me how models were used in the prequels (Ep 2 & 3 especially)? I've heard the comment about how there were more models made for the prequels than the OT numerous times, but I take that with a grain of salt. While models may have been built, I refuse to believe that most were used, and I fully don't believe that very many actually made it into the films themselves.

Post: #217846
Topic: The Other side of the 30th Anniversary
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217846/action/topic#217846
Time: 11-Jun-2006 9:38 PM

I agree 100% with Tiptup. When watching the new "Kingdom of Heaven" DVD (which is excellent) Ridley Scott, to this day, believes that if there is anyway possible to create a scene NOT using CGI, then it should be done that way. Yet good old George feels the need to CGI a floor. A fucking floor for crying out loud.

Post: #217810
Topic: ROTS: Is there a single one?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217810/action/topic#217810
Time: 11-Jun-2006 3:00 PM

I'm 100% serious when I say I would have preferred Mr. Tuxedo's handling of ROTS to that of George Lucas.

Post: #216696
Topic: Try to take it easy with the Lucas bashing.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/216696/action/topic#216696
Time: 6-Jun-2006 7:18 PM

There's a difference between being batshit insane and the work that one produces. Prince is obviously a nut, but still has a creative and cultural edge. Since he likes camels does that mean his music consists entirely of camel noises? No. While I haven't personally listened to them, his latest albums have sold relatively well and have been well received by critics. There are tons of people out there who are goofy and/or complete assholes, but they still come up with whatever it is they do that is culturally and creatively relavent. However, GL has lost any semblance of an edge, and unfortunately his decision making process when it comes to all things star wars is obviously ruled by his ego/personal problems/isolation/take your pick.

Post: #215217
Topic: need opinions on which new system to get?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/215217/action/topic#215217
Time: 31-May-2006 11:26 PM

Another thing. If you are really thinking of getting a HD-DVD player in the near future, it might be a good idea to wait for a few different models to appear. Supposedly, various people have had problems with their Toshiba HD-DVD players (which is kinda scary considering it's THEIR platform).

Post: #214379
Topic: Blade Runner Finally Gets It's Due
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/214379/action/topic#214379
Time: 28-May-2006 11:22 AM

I think this is great news, but I'll believe it when I have each and every version in my hand, and not until then.

Post: #213577
Topic: The Reason the OOT was released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213577/action/topic#213577
Time: 25-May-2006 6:50 PM

See, I agree 100% with the original post. What you have to realize is that Lucasfilm isn't necessarily going after us, but rather the bootleg market as a whole. OT.com represents only a tiny fraction of that market. For every copy that somebody gets here, there are hundreds if not thousands sold through Ebay, personal webpages, trade shows, ect. It actually is a pretty lucrative market, and could add up to a few million dollars, which isn't chump change, even to Lucasfilm. This way they can legally (and more effectively) lay waste to the bootleg market. I bet we'll see people (hopefully nobody here) get served with lawsuits and/or cease-and-desist letters on Sept 13th.

Post: #212139
Topic: Will the OOT *even* be DVD9?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212139/action/topic#212139
Time: 21-May-2006 8:22 PM

My guess is that the unaltered disc will in fact be DL, but along with the movie there will be other stuff crammed in too, like Xbox demos and whatnot.

Post: #212137
Topic: HOLD ON a second...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212137/action/topic#212137
Time: 21-May-2006 8:18 PM

This may be a stupid question, but are we sure that there is a "full screen" option as far as each unaltered disc goes? Perhaps the "full screen" refers specifically to the 2004 version disc, and each unaltered disc is a letterboxed version by default since it is only considered a "bonus" feature and/or Lucasfilm is cheaping out, ect.

Post: #211622
Topic: Are you gonna buy 'em?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211622/action/topic#211622
Time: 19-May-2006 11:55 PM

I most likely will get them. I'm not happy with what we are apparently getting, but if they are moderately better than the LD rips we have now, then so be it.

Post: #211619
Topic: New DVDs NOT 16x9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211619/action/topic#211619
Time: 19-May-2006 11:51 PM

After the quote Lucas made to MTV, I'm convinced they are deliberately making them shitty. He hasn't all of sudden back-tracked on his views of "his" version of the OT (and, to me, it's unthinkable that Lucasfilm, Fox, or Jim Ward were the ones that decided on releasing the "Unaltered Trilogy" DVDs...we know who makes the final decision). He wants his precious 2004/SE/work-in-progress DVDs to be the standard, and how better to do it than to create an unfair competition. He can shut up people like us, basically by saying "they got what they wanted, they're just whiners and complainers who are never happy" while selling the same thing over again (2004) DVDs. And let's not forget that this move would corner and virtually eliminate the bootleg market. It's all shit. But I definitely think if people make a big enough stink, they will notice.

Post: #210588
Topic: New DVDs NOT 16x9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/210588/action/topic#210588
Time: 17-May-2006 6:07 PM

Ugh. I just became both elated and entirely disgusted within the elapsed time of about 30 seconds. I saw the new DVD covers, and really started to feel pretty good. While they certainly aren't the greatest (and not as good as a lot of fan covers), I did get the slight impression from them that Lucasfilm was actually taking this release seriously. Ok cool. Then I read the digitalbits and all the air all of a sudden leaked out. I'm still going to hold judgement until I see the final product, but if these things are shit, then I'm done. You win Lucas, I'm moving on.

Post: #209061
Topic: THE ALL NEW PSYCHO REVIEW HAS MOVED
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/209061/action/topic#209061
Time: 12-May-2006 7:15 PM

Dayv, can you review the new Con Air dvd? I just want to know if it's anamorphic and what the new cut is like.

Post: #209056
Topic: Nintendo Wii
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/209056/action/topic#209056
Time: 12-May-2006 7:06 PM

I'd say of all the games for Wii coming out, I'm most interested in Metroid Prime 3. Not only does it look great graphically, but I get this suspicion that the Metroid Prime gameplay style and the Wii's controller were made for one another.

Post: #208083
Topic: the SONY press conference.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/208083/action/topic#208083
Time: 10-May-2006 12:11 AM

Originally posted by: f1209

Originally posted by: sean wookieI AM NEVER GOING TO PAY 500$ TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You might not. And I certainly wouldn't. BUT - there were plenty of people willing to drop over $1000 - $1500 on XBOX 360 on ebay. It will be interesting to see if the Wii will reclaim the gaming crown for Nintendo. But didn't people say that when Gamecube was released. I'd be interested in seeing the Wii's capabilities on an HDTV. Admittedly, I haven't checked out any of the specs on it.

Unforunately, this is where Nintendo's recent arrogance/idiocy comes into play (note: I am, and have been loyal to Nintendo and want a Wii). They apparently think HD isn't important to gaming, and don't plan to incorporate it into the Wii. Remind anyone of their opinion of online gaming when the GC came out?

Post: #208022
Topic: X-Files 2 petition: our next battle! ;)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/208022/action/topic#208022
Time: 9-May-2006 8:29 PM

I love the X-Files also. Except for the fact that I pretend seasons 7-9 never happened. Anyway, I haven't figured out if I want the second movie to be a stand-alone (which could make for a really excellent movie) or the finale.

Post: #208018
Topic: the SONY press conference.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/208018/action/topic#208018
Time: 9-May-2006 8:21 PM

I gotta go with the rest of you. While I still have reservations about the Wii, AND love the 360, the ONLY thing that really interests me about the PS3 is Blu-Ray player, and that undoubtedly will be a piece of crap (not Blu-ray, just the player). And I still have yet to see any in-game footage from the PS3 too. And $600 beans to boot? No thanks.

Post: #206351
Topic: The Official 2006 Discs Will Be No Better Than What We Have!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/206351/action/topic#206351
Time: 4-May-2006 2:27 PM

I'm confident that it will probably be about halfway between the '93 LDs and the 2004 DVDs, which actually excites me. I DON'T want them recolored and whatnot like the 2004 DVDs. I think a fairly decent DVD transfer of the source material they made the LDs from will be accpetable (to me) and is probably what we will get.

Post: #205993
Topic: ITS HAPPENED-- OOT AVAILABLE FROM LUCASFILM
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/205993/action/topic#205993
Time: 3-May-2006 11:43 PM

Well,uh... I'll be damned. I thought it would happen at some point, but not so soon. Huh. Well, I'm very curious what these DVDs will look and sound like, but I guess beggars can't be choosers. Anyway, something still seems fishy. I mean guess I don't know how to feel. What's going on?

Post: #204712
Topic: Have any of you guys been fired before?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/204712/action/topic#204712
Time: 27-Apr-2006 6:37 PM

There's a position at my job that has a very high turnover rate. Some people end up quiting, but just as many end up being "let go" as Jenny said. Anyway, the general manager, who is in charge of hiring and firing, just fired a guy a few days ago. Here's the unfortunate part: the wife of the guy who got fired had an aneurysm earlier that morning. So his wife got rushed to the hospital and he got fired both on the same day. OUCH! Needless to say the general manager felt like shit. Although he's also the guy who, if you're being "let go" makes you sign a resignation form so they don't have to pay unemployment.

Post: #198600
Topic: The Masters
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/198600/action/topic#198600
Time: 6-Apr-2006 10:12 PM

Well, I don't think the course is that different. Yeah they've moved some tee boxes and lengthened some holes, but it's not like the course is altogether different. Anyways, I absolutely love the Masters. It's actually my favorite televised sporting event all year. I just hope they get good weather on Sunday!

Post: #198594
Topic: Favorite Game Shows?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/198594/action/topic#198594
Time: 6-Apr-2006 9:58 PM

I've always had an affinity for "Plinko" from the Price is Right. In fact, I've always dreamed of building a giant Plinko game on a wall in my house.

Post: #197911
Topic: Kate Beckinsale enters Wonder Woman role race
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/197911/action/topic#197911
Time: 4-Apr-2006 6:07 PM

I wonder if the casting call would be anything like this...

Kate Beckinsale: Hi! Mr. Whedon? I'm Kate Beckinsale. I'd really like to be part of your Wonder Woman film!

Joss Whedon: uh huh...

KB: i've always loved Wonder Woman and would jump at the chance to play her!

JW: dig...

KB: I believe my track record speaks for itself and I've proven I can handle action roles with my Underworld films!

JW: word...

KB: Plus, being British, I could add a whole new dynamic to the role!

JW: dig...

KB: Seriously, I just would like to be strongly considered for the role

JW: Uh huh...

KB: Soooo?

JW: Why don't you jump out of that black underworld suit and SHOW ME THAT FAT ASS!!

Post: #197392
Topic: MLB
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/197392/action/topic#197392
Time: 2-Apr-2006 1:46 PM

The problem for the Indians is that the White Sox are, most likely, going to be even better this year. Anyway I'm a Cub fan (and Bud man) but they are going to royally suck (pun intended) this year.