asterisk8

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Join date: 4-Oct-2007
Last activity: 29-Jun-2025
Posts: 856

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Post: #298544
Topic: Mr. McGregor hated SW?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298544/action/topic#298544
Time: 6-Oct-2007 2:09 AM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
Macgregor's uncle dennis lawson aka wedge antilles told him not to do the prequels because it would typecast him.

Luckily I don't think that's been the case. Perhaps because they were (degrees of) awful, the public at large has mostly forgotten about the prequels. Which leaves McGregor free to not be forever associated with Obi Wan.

Star Wars fans on the other hand - as others have said, I think his performance gave the trilogy its most redeeming quality, and we love him for it. He brought a touch of class. Maybe its because he had Sir Alec to build off of. Maybe its because he built off of Guiness so well. Despite all of McGregor's fantastic roles, it was as Obi Wan that I realized "this guy can act."

It made me want to see him in a hundred other roles, in a hundred other movies.

Post: #298542
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298542/action/topic#298542
Time: 6-Oct-2007 1:46 AM

It would help if I got a faster computer as well. My Pentium 4 is showing its age as I use more and more complex software and effects.

Just sent you a donation through x0project.com. Hope it helps!

Post: #298509
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298509/action/topic#298509
Time: 5-Oct-2007 3:59 PM

Well that's good to know. I was concerned maybe that people had legitimate issues with the fan edits. Besides, if what you say is true, most of them can't be on the internet past 10pm.

I think I'm most excited for this and the Legacy Edition. Does XØ have any sort of completion date goal?

Post: #298502
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298502/action/topic#298502
Time: 5-Oct-2007 3:17 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi

How can anyone knock or criticize what's going on here?

To be fair, it is taking a long time. Sorry 'bout that.

How could it not take a long time? I watched the videos on x0project.com. I have trouble finding the time to organize my CD collection outside of work and family obligations.

Incidentally, what's the deal with your sig? Are there really fan edit haters out there?

Post: #298498
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298498/action/topic#298498
Time: 5-Oct-2007 3:06 PM

Thanks Sluggo!

Even though I'm only a casual fan of the Original Trilogy (I'm an anti-fan of the prequels, but I won't even approach that subject!), the whole concept of fan edits fascinates me. I've been reading through a lot of these threads, and it's making me more and more excited to see one of the incredible projects for myself. I just think it says a lot about Star Wars, and modern filmmaking that there is a community of people working hard, and for free, to preserve a classic film with its classic effects.

How can anyone knock or criticize what's going on here? Unlike the ka-ching ka-ching that drives most restoration projects, this is being done for the love. That's important. I feel lucky to have found this place! Ok, sorry for the OT post! Just wanted to bring the praise for a minute.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled awesomeness.

Post: #298489
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298489/action/topic#298489
Time: 5-Oct-2007 1:56 PM

I tried submitting this to the Contact Us form on the XØ Project site, but it wouldn't accept it!

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I don't normally do this sort of thing, but I am so wowed by this, I just had to take a moment to say thank you and give you an e-pat on the back.

I just recently discovered this whole 'fan edit' community for Star Wars while I was looking for the perfect Star Wars related birthday present for my uncle (who is a Star Wars addict). I think it's incredible. It is an astounding example of how media and entertainment should belong to the audience as much as they do the creator. Projects like these are not undertaken for money, they are undertaken for love of the craft, for the love of a good film, for the love of fans who deserve a flawless copy of these movies. For that reason alone, I feel you guys deserve all the accolades in the world. It's incredible to see such initiative and passion for your work. If only those who were employed by LFL had as much appreciation for the fans, and love of the movies, as you guys do.

Keep up the great work, and I can only hope I can figure out how to get one of your incredible sets once they become available!

Regards,
Brent