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#316719
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What order would you show the Star Wars movies to your kids?
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Blackjack said:

If I'd HAVE to show them the PT, here's what I'd do:

first, show them ANH (Original version)
then ESB (2004 version)
then RotJ (Original version)
then sit back with them and watch Walt Disney's "Fantasia", the ending of which I consider to be a much more fitting companion to the OT.

then, about two months later, show them the PT and introduce it as an AU.


I've not seen Fantasia. Am I missing something important, or just an inside joke?

And why ESB 2004? Is it because its changes aren't as "blasphemous"?
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#316717
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New 'The Clone Wars' movie trailer
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zombie84 said:

Lucas already tried that in Episode III after all. In the rough draft, Han Solo helps Yoda while on Kashyyk. He cut it out--but we all know how he likes to re-use old ideas. Blurgh.


I know a lot of you have already sworn off the prequels, but if I said that if Han was in Episode 3, I would immediately go home, sell my DVDs of the first two movies, then smugly say "what prequels?" when people asked.
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#316593
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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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adywan said:

Well i haven't had any PM's they're just emailing me and are too chicken to say who they are. I don't actually think that they are all from this site though. the edit generated a lot of anger on other sites and my email address is easily available. I just ignore them because, after all, i have a life and they don't. :)


I don't understand the anger. I mean, as much as most of us around here love it, its just a fan edit. You're not running around the internet and press, saying how awesome it is and how every copy of ANH should be replaced with your own. If they don't like it, they can just ignore it. Three months ago I didn't even know things like this could exist, they can do the same.

The DVD-5's are fantastic, the only real upgrade for the DVD-9 are bonus features. And its not like they're paying for it anyway, so no one has any right to complain.

You work hard giving your hard work away for free, and people still complain like you're George Lucas forcing them to ignore the original versions and only recognizing the 2004 DVDs.

I can't wait to show my friend the edit tonight. He's already asked for his own copy and one for another friend. I even gave a copy to one of my bosses the other day.
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#316581
Topic
What order would you show the Star Wars movies to your kids?
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There are a lot of good ideas here! I don't have kids yet, but I love CO's reasoning and suggestions.

I'm still debating whether to just let my future children grow up absorbed in the movies as I was, or should I hold back and wait until they have one clear memory of their first time. I'll probably just absorb them in it, because if I hyped up this movie to my own children and they turn out not to like it, I'd be REALLY bummed.

As for versions, Adywan's ANH is great, and I'm hoping that the rest of his edit of the saga will be just as awesome. Then that will be the versions I'll show my kids.
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#316377
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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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Erikstormtrooper said:

Ripplin said:

doubleofive said:

This is more than we got from Lucas for the 30th!

Yeah... Did anyone else feel that the whole 30th anniversary just sort of came and went? A couple of TV ads here and there, but not much more, that I saw. Maybe it's because I've been burned by hype so much and had such low expectations of anything LFL does anymore.


It's not just you. There definitely was a lack of promotion and product. But hey, why do anything special for the 30th anniversary, when the DVDs will sell themsleves precisely because of the 30th anniversary? Better to save the super special box set for a year when the sales are likely to be weak. Star Wars is not about GIVING, it's about GETTING.

I have to admit, at least Lucas was consistent. In keeping with his tradition of dumping on the original version of Star Wars, he did not make a big deal out of its 30th anniversary.


It's sad, I've had a Star Wars themed birthday party every 10th anniversary year (10th and 20th, my 4th and 14th), but I completely forgot last year. That and I doubt my wife would buy me a Star Wars cake, or that I could get one without it being a prequel one. To be honest, I was in one of my "don't really care" about Star Wars phase. The movies were done, the DVDs were old, the GOUT was disappointing (I didn't even buy it). Now I'm back into it, thanks to Revisited.

I'm finally going to be able to have my first showing of Revisited. I've watched it a few times by myself, but I'll be able to show it to one of my friends this Friday. He's pumped!
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#316302
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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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Ripplin said:

We just need Ady to come in and say "it'll get here when it gets here." ;) And that's all we'd need to know. If he wants to give us an ETA, he will. Rest assured that he well knows how much we're anticipating it.


Speaking of Ady, has anyone heard from him in the past few days? I know he probably has better things to do than pop in, but with his health problems, I hope he's OK...
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#316266
Topic
STAR WARS: EP V &quot;REVISITED EDITION&quot;<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
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Ripplin said:

Yeah, there's going to be a bit of a lull, especially since the suggestions have been made here and in another thread specifically for ESB and ROTJ suggestions.

Good ol' Lando. (I should say Billy Dee) He's in my mother's "top 10." Heh. My favorite Lando moment is probably "It's not my fault!"


That's my mother's favorite Lando moment as well. I always thought it was funny that Lando is wearing Han's clothes in the ending scene. I just realized that he did leave Cloud City in a hurry with no bags (so did Leia, now that I think about it). But come on, someone else could have had clothes for him to borrow, so he wouldn't have to wear the signature Solo outfit.
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#316251
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STAR WARS: EP V &quot;REVISITED EDITION&quot;<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
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Darth Stewie said:

Okay, people.... Seriously, did we all forget what this thread was for? April Fool's Day was fun and all but let's keep our eye on the ball here. If Adywan is going to take the time to do this for US then we can at least watch the film and jot down really GOOD ideas for him to consider....not just a wish list. Don't get me wrong, I love talking about Lando's dick and his little maneuver, but unless Adywan plan's on putting porn music in his edit, I don't think that belongs here. Part of my fandom includes the waiting game with Star Wars. I love to wait on something because it gives me something to look forward to. I was pretty bummed after ROTS because I thought I'd have to finally stop after all these years. Well, with the two new series and Adywan's edits, I have more to look forward to than ever before. I really didn't care too much about his edit until I actually saw what he had done. After that, I was stoked for TESB. This is the only time I might have to influence this edit and I've been compiling a list that is both well thought out and helpful. I'm going to put it up here in short time, but until then, I'd hope you other geeks like myself would take the effort to deluge Adywan with thoughts and suggestions. If I had the ability, I'd take over the reigns and do it myself because I understand the singular love he must have to undertake such a task. A lot of you are like myself I'm sure, in your 30's, with a family and career and tons of shit piled on your plate. But don't think that Adywan isn't in that same boat. If he loves it enough to do this for your fandom, at least take the time to help him out and give hime suggestions. The least obvious would probably be more helpful. Again, thanks dude for all that you do.


I believe most of us have already given him our well-thought-out suggestions (mine just last week). However, since Ady's probably not going to start ESB for several months, we might have to take things off topic for a bit. No one comments on anyone else's suggestions anymore, and most of the suggestions are pretty much the same. ESB honestly doesn't need that much work as Ady has pointed out.

We're going to have to do something to fill the long months between the start of this thread and Ady starting work, and I'm sure Ady already has his own laundry list of changes. He made most of ANHR without anybody's input (except for the arm), I think he'll be alright if we spend a few posts making fun of Lando.
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#316233
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STAR WARS: EP V &quot;REVISITED EDITION&quot;<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
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DGC General X said:

Who's the black private dick
that's a sex machine to all the chicks... Lando!

They say that cat Lando is a baa-aad mutha...
Shut your mouth!
But I'm talkin' about Lando!
Well, we can dig it.


You know, they never mentioned what Lando's "maneuver" was at the Battle of Tanab...

But that's enough of Lando. Sorry to bring him up.
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#316121
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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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Ripplin said:

Interesting poster (if a little...static?). Hadn't seen it before. People have used the triangle motif in past Star Wars posters, right? Seems familiar, anyway.


I believe the triangle comes from the first Star Wars logo:

http://theswca.com/relics/prerelease/sticker.jpg

They also used it for Celebration 4:

http://www.starwarsdork.com/images/c4_logo.jpg

Which I guess is where that poster was available.
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#316116
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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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adywan said:

doubleofive said:

Ady, I think the back cover of the CD is missing the first few tracks.

Good job, by the way!


What tracks are missing? i've just checked the covers i posted and all the tracks are there

EDIT: yeh, just noticed that CD2 has missing tracks. i'll get it fixed

Here's the fixed back cover:

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/930/starwarsrevisitedbackds7.th.jpg


I don't think I've ever seen the image you used for the back there. Is this a preview of your painting?
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#315928
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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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adywan said:

Well i've made a total cock-up with the special features for the DVD-9's. I have totally missed out the Isolated Music score so i've got to rebuild all the special features menus. I have to say a big SORRY to everyone that has created the DVD covers with the special features list. This is the correct list:


No problem. The upgraded set is available here.
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#315885
Topic
STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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ron2112 said:

Ripplin said:

I have never printed out disc art in my life, but I just may pick up some sticker sheets for these releases!

I wouldn't recommend it. If you can get your hands on printable discs (and a printer that can accommodate them) then you're dandy, but those stickers will destroy your discs faster than you can do a really fast thing. Almost every burned disc I own with an adhesive label on it is, if not a total coaster, at least partially corrupted.

Ron Moses


I heard the same thing from my media communications professor. Didn't stop him from using them on our projects when we sold them in the bookstore though...
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#315880
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STAR WARS: EP V &quot;REVISITED EDITION&quot;<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
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I ran some tests over lunch about the Cloud City window possibly closing (and when I say "ran some tests", I mean that I made my own sound effects while watching that scene on my TV). Anyway, I think it would work, but maybe something like mechanical shutters that can start closing as they walk down the stairs away from the window and snap closed with a quiet sound that Chewie hears and turns around to notice.

Just my thoughts.