digitalfreaknyc

-babyhum- said:

https://youtu.be/z9_x--4JQY0

Nice! Any chance you could upload?

FYI…I uploaded the original French edit from my archives to the spleen.
I got it years ago from a French TV station and it’s right from their archives. I have no idea if it’s better quality or not - I’ll let you guys figure that out.

Enjoy!

Ed Slushie said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

I did a quick-and-dirty screenshot comparison between the 720p Disney+ version with the DVD of Clone Wars.

https://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/16669/picture:0

Not drastic but there is a difference.

This is really interesting… you actually see slightly more of the picture in the Disney+ Version.

Yup. And less stretched.

I did a quick-and-dirty screenshot comparison between the 720p Disney+ version with the DVD of Clone Wars.

https://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/16669/picture:0

Not drastic but there is a difference.

Also, season 1 does not line up with the DVD so it’s a different master.

I did a quick-and-dirty screenshot comparison between the 720p Disney+ version with the DVD of Clone Wars.

https://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/16669/picture:0

Not drastic but there is a difference.

Also, season 1 does not line up with the DVD so it’s a different master.

Tackel said:

Genndy Wars was just released on Disney+ today. However, from my analysis, it is just a straight upload of the DVD version with no enhancements or upgrades.

It is not.

See the above screenshot.

Also, the audio for season 1 does not line up. It’s a different master.

I did a quick-and-dirty screenshot comparison between the 720p Disney+ version with the DVD of Clone Wars.

https://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/16669/picture:0

Not drastic but there is a difference.

Thanks for updating this. I love this demo so very much.

A couple of things, though.

It really would be awesome if you used true 4k sources once Indy comes out this summer. I know it’s heresy to say but I’m not a fan of using the scans unless absolutely necessary. There’s just so much more detail in the actual 4k scans.

We really should work on getting a scan of that THX trailer that ends the regular trailer. The one you used for the non-SE is nice but it’s definitely no replacement for the original.

Thanks again for doing this. Don’t want to come across as unappreciative!

nesboy43 said:

In my experience upscaling is better left to your TV or media player. Keep the source at its original resolution. I’d recommend deinterlacing your video, but not upscaling.

Agreed. What is this obsession of up-scaling suddenly? It doesn’t help.

We have Howard the Duck coming in 4k…and still no Star Wars

https://twitter.com/GeekGabNews/status/1371206145671499777?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1371206145671499777|twgr^|twcon^s1_&ref_url=

SpacemanDoug said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

I have them all (except for Gypsies…).

In fact, you used my notes to create this post. 😉

I found them on Wikipedia yes

I sent a PM

Yes. Those are my notes.

I have them all (except for Gypsies…).

In fact, you used my notes to create this post. 😉

Have you checked discogs? I assume it’s not this one:
https://www.discogs.com/Meco-Star-Wars-Theme-Cantina-Band/release/1106030

He told me he’s not making any money off of this and that’s been his line for years. I don’t remotely understand how that’s possible.

Has anyone created 1 “trilogy” artwork for the 4K+ versions? I’d love something to print out and put in my case with all 3 films in 1.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manwhoshotskywalker/kenner-star-wars-photography-1980-1982?ref=profile_saved_projects_live

Is anyone backing this? I was really excited about it until I saw the prices. The bare minimum for just the (regular edition) book is $125, with the Special Edition $300. I missed out on Volume 1 and the only way to get both is by pledging $650.

Just insane. Dude has overcharged for his stuff for years, which is supremely disappointing. I’d love to back it and I’m a collector of books but this is ridiculous.

Slavicuss said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

Such sad news.

One thing that I, selfishly, immediately thought about was a conversation I had with him that was, I believe, sent through PM on facebook. He has videotape copies of the SW workprint in his storage. Not sure if it’s B&W or what but he said he had it.

I wonder what is going to happen to his archives now.

And I was selfishly thinking about his upcoming Bob Penn ALIEN book.

By “SW workprint” you mean he has/had videotape copies of “The Lost Cut”?

Correct.

Such sad news.

One thing that I, selfishly, immediately thought about was a conversation I had with him that was, I believe, sent through PM on facebook. He has videotape copies of the SW workprint in his storage. Not sure if it’s B&W or what but he said he had it.

I wonder what is going to happen to his archives now.

SpacemanDoug said:

I managed to discover earlier TV airings are based off of the theatrical version, however it still has some edits regarding violence and swearing, but that does make somewhat of a preservation easier

It’s a super easy preservation. It’s just the two scenes that were added, IIRC.

ATMachine said:

Where is that music at the beginning of the promo (4:40 in the video) from?

The Ascension - James Horner - Cocoon

digitalfreaknyc said:

Was this link posted?

It’s a “store” selling it.

Link to website removed by moderator - let’s not give them the publicity they wish for.

(though they were no longer selling Despecialized Editions when I checked earlier - which is good news 😃 )
 

They’re absolutely still selling it. In fact, it’s the ONLY thing that they’re selling.

benduwan said:

sure, on bluray.
some laserdisc or tv things on the spleen.

There’s nothing new, though. And that’s what Indy3 was asking about.

Was this link posted?

It’s a “store” selling it.

Link to website removed by moderator - let’s not give them the publicity they wish for.

(though they were no longer selling Despecialized Editions when I checked earlier - which is good news 😃 )
 

DARTH SILKWORMS said:

Mocata said:

That would be interesting to hear the outcome of.

But I suspect the outcome will be “this is the only version that exists and it was never different because we’re Disney”

My main goal is just to raise awareness of this issue. I own a newspaper, have my own national TV show, etc, so I know I’m in a better position than most to raise a stink. Look at it like this: what if Prime Video, Vudu, Itunes, etc had sold Star Wars theatrical editions back in '06 when the limited edition DVDs came out, but years later they were allowed to change them to the special editions without your permission? It’s a very dangerous precedent and while most would assume Vudu’s TOS would give them great leeway here, shockingly, it actually doesn’t. I thought for sure they would have their ass covered in their TOS and couldn’t believe it only stated they had the right to remove access to your purchased content for a limited time.

99% of people won’t care, even if you raise a stink.

Nibcrom said:

SpacemanDoug said:

What Jesse Owens line?

https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Jesse_Owens

“Jesse Owens was supposed to be mentioned in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with the Butler’s original line before Jones knocks him out as “If you are a Scottish lord then I am Jesse Owens!” It was changed to Mickey Mouse because the filmmakers thought that many people would be unfamiliar with who Jesse Owens was. The line as originally intended is retained in the film’s novelization.”

The line on the story CD is “Mae West.”

Unaltered said:

In the theatrical version of Last Crusade, when Donovan is trying to convince the Sultan of Hatay to allow him to move across his land to recover the Grail, he brings the Sultan a chest of gold treasures and says, “Precious valuables, Your Highness, “donated” by some of the finest Jewish families in all of Germany.”
In all subsequent releases of the movie, the word “Jewish” is removed.

They simply muted the audio for the duration of the word, which is why there now is a pause between “finest” and “families”.

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have access to a theatrical print of Last Crusade?

I think you’re mis-remembering. I don’t think it was ever included. It might have just been in a novelization or comic book.