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Post: #99389
Topic: Sin City
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99389/action/topic#99389
Time: 31-Mar-2005 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by: Bossk
You can download comic books?

Yeah it was news to me until lately also. People apparently scan them and then zip them into files called .cbr's. If you have WinRAR you can just change the file extension to .rar, and extract all the pages! Kinda cool. I actually have caught up on a few series this way (I've been out of comics about 8 years now, give or take)

Post: #99386
Topic: SW TV Confirmed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99386/action/topic#99386
Time: 31-Mar-2005 11:08 AM

or... or... or...

How about Star Wars universe commercials to go along with the show? Like a mother and daughter Mon Calamari walking along a beach in the summer and the daughter says "Mom- did you ever have one of those days when you just don't feel...well... fresh?"

Post: #99382
Topic: Sequels that should never be...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99382/action/topic#99382
Time: 31-Mar-2005 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by: TheSessler
Chaltab is a little slow though, Wookie.

Aw c'mon... not *everyone* knows about all that- if they did, region-free players would be the only ones out there and the only DVDs you could buy would be widescreen.

Chaltab, in a nutshell the 'Region' system was put in place to avoid piracy, at least in theory. Laserdiscs were not region encoded back in the day, nor were videotapes. The idea with DVDs was that if a film was out on DVD in, say, the USA already but just hitting theaters in Asia, then pirates and even consumers would just sell/buy the discs and the movie studios would lose money.

And you don't even have to buy a DVD player marked as 'Region-Free'. I bought a DVD player at Target for $40 that, by enter a code with the remote (exactly like a video game cheat code), 'unlocks' the player making it Region-Free AND opening it up to NTSC/PAL conversion. Speaking of...

Region codes on DVDs are an entirely different thing than the video format of NTSC versus PAL. Simply put, different countries have different currents of electricity. TV, computer monitor, video games etc create their images on-screen based on how fast the electricty flows. This is why a video game or VHS tape or DVD from most of Europe are not directly compatible with players from the USA or Asia. The GBA has it's own screen and it's own powersource and that's why no region coding... but if Nintendo really wanted to be jerks they could program it in! Swell hunh!!

Anyway, I just wanted to chime in and say don't feel stupid for not knowing this- its a lot of technical hoo-hah... but its fun to geek about at times!

Post: #99273
Topic: <strong>The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99273/action/topic#99273
Time: 31-Mar-2005 9:47 AM

Originally posted by: Jedikev
Well i can't wait for an updated version on the dvds so
i'll just patiently wait.

LOL Kev... I don't understand- are you waiting or are you not waiting? You can't wait so you're patiently waiting? My brain hurts!

Post: #99341
Topic: Chocolate M-pire with M&M (not coclate ;) )
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99341/action/topic#99341
Time: 31-Mar-2005 9:14 AM

Very nice... lol... now I'm hungry for dark chocolate... *thanks* soundtrack!

(I loved Darth Maul and the Stormtroopers)

Post: #99337
Topic: New Ending for ESB revealed.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99337/action/topic#99337
Time: 31-Mar-2005 8:47 AM

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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Now THIS would be messed up:

LUKE: Leia... Leia is my sister...
OBI-WAN: You insights serve you well. But the fact is, Leia is not exactly your sister.
LUKE: What do you mean?
OBI-WAN: Uh... you see... Leia's real name is Lloyd.
LUKE: Jesus Christ! You mean...?
OBI-WAN: Yep. Leia's a she-male. Didn't you notice the uh... thing on her pants whenever she kissed Solo?
LUKE: Oh GOD this is disgusting! I even kissed her twice! Blargh!!
OBI-WAN: I suppose you must tell commander Solo about it, he is in love with Leia, he might marry her... uh him...
LUKE: ... no. I'll wait until after the honeymoon... hehehehehe

At the honeymoon:
* A hotel door with the sign not disturb. Silence. Suddenly: *
SOLO: JESUS H. CHRIST WHAT IS THAT THING!?
LEIA: I... I can explain... I was going to tell you one day...
SOLO: You waited until we got married until to twell me you are a MALE?!
LEIA: Not only that... I'm also your brother... And Obi-Wan is our uncle... And Ackbar is our cousin... and jabba is our grandfather...
*solo jumps out of the window *

And Sheila is... a Punk Rocker... Sheila IS... A pUnk rOcker... Sheila is... a PUNK ROCKER... Nooooowwwwwww!

LOL. Sorry ric- I just had a Ramones moment!

Post: #99336
Topic: Info: Star Wars Toys at Target.Com
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99336/action/topic#99336
Time: 31-Mar-2005 8:44 AM — Edited 20-Apr-2020 10:01 AM

Target.Com has a Star Wars ‘event’ page up at:

http://target.com/target_group/stores_services/starwars.jhtml

with, among other stuff, a sweepstakes to win their limited edition ROTS Darth Vader figure.

But the thing I found amusing was the ‘Make a Scene’ section- its like ‘Mad Libs’ but played out with Star Wars action figure. Kinda amusing for a department store…

Post: #99297
Topic: New Ending for ESB revealed.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99297/action/topic#99297
Time: 31-Mar-2005 7:09 AM

You guys have heard by now, of course, that the big secret in ROTS is that Padme has a *third* child, another boy, who she names Han... how's THAT for twisted relationships!

Post: #99283
Topic: SW TV Confirmed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99283/action/topic#99283
Time: 31-Mar-2005 4:57 AM

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
He'd tie everthing into the films by having C-3PO sent back in time along with R2.

In Sci-Fi scientific theory, if you were to hurl C-3PO around a sun at the correct speed and trajectory he would able to travel backwrads and forwards in time... that is, if he didn't melt. "Oh my, R2... is it hot out here or is it just me?"

Perhaps R2 could use his jets and fly them both....

Post: #99282
Topic: Sin City
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99282/action/topic#99282
Time: 31-Mar-2005 4:53 AM

I've been a BIG fan of the comic since it started waaaay back in 'Dark Horse Presents' and have all sorts of cool Sin City stuff around my house (prints, Zippos, a mirror, etc) so you could say I'm a geek for it. I always hate looking forward to movies as they tend to disappoint me- a symptom of getting older I guess, lol- but I will be there tomorrow to see it and from everything I've seen it looks awesome!

I'm a big fan of Robert Rodriguez's work and of almost all the people involved, so at least I feel the heart of the film will be in the right place.... pulsing in someone's bloody hand after having been yanked from their chest...

Post: #99258
Topic: Battlestar Galactica
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99258/action/topic#99258
Time: 31-Mar-2005 2:14 AM

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Originally posted by: Rikter
BEST damn SCIFI show since Farscape!

I SOOOOO agree! I've said it before, but upon seeing bits and pieces of the mini-series when it aired I thought 'utter crap', but due to the recommendation of the DigitalBits guys and the ability to watch the entire first season without commercials and back-to-back (thanks to ab.scifi) I got HOOKED... I mean... I WANT TO SEE MORE NOW!!!

LOL. Good stuff. And oddly, I'm neither a big follower of episodic TV (at least until the DVDs come ut of series I'm interested in) nor the crop of Sci-Fi in general over the past, I don't know, 15 years or so.

I must be a fan of Battlestar Galactica in my heart anyhow.... I mean, people have always told me I'm FULL of BS.

Post: #99176
Topic: Empire DVD credits
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99176/action/topic#99176
Time: 30-Mar-2005 4:57 PM

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Originally posted by: ReverendBeastly
I'd also like to state my opinion that I thought Irvin's commentary segments were the best out of the whole set. The dude knew what he wanted to do and exactly how to do it. What's more, he's still enthusiastic as he is about the film over two decades later. Made me love the guy.

ESB made me love that guy!

If only he had.... oh, nevermind.... *sigh*

Post: #99168
Topic: Episode III novel and comic leaked (Spoilers within)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99168/action/topic#99168
Time: 30-Mar-2005 4:04 PM

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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Ironically, Lucas has said...

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Should Anakin have been trained?

"I think it is obvious that [Qui-Gon] was wrong in Episode 1 and made a dangerous decision, but ultimately this decision may be correct. The Phantom Menace refers to the force of the dark side of the Universe. Anakin will be taken over by dark forces which in turn destroy the balance of the Galaxy, but the individual who kills the Emperor is Darth Vader - also Anakin. The tale meanders and both the prediction, and Qui-Gonn are correct - Anakin is the chosen one, and he did bring peace at last with his own sacrfice. Luke couldn't kill the Emperor himself, but he could make Anakin reflect on his life and kill the Emperor. (9/7/99). [url=http://www.starwarsfan.org/prequels/faq/spoil1.html]LINK[/url]

It's "obvious" that he's wrong, but it may well be right? At this point, I'm not sure that even Lucas knows what he is trying to accomplish with the PT.

D'oh! Now the whole thing makes less sense than ever. But as I step back from it, I realize that the only thing meandering is the mind of the person who created this whole thing. I should have never studied logic. Maybe that would make a cool 'What If?' type of story- 'What If Qui-Gon had never picked up Anakin?" Palpatine/Sidious still had his plan going, but would it have failed? Or would some others have just been the dupes? Some other Jedi 'brought balance'?

I suppose I could accept the story more if someone would internally acknowledge it... bringing me back to Yoda. I personally would be happier with Yoda seeing 'Qui-Gon' and saying to him "Well dude... you f'd up, I f'd up... such is the ways of the balance of the Force. I'm gonna go squat in a hut somewhere (not a Hutt, mind you) and think about what we all learned... care to join me? Jedi Miller time, it is."

Post: #99022
Topic: SW TV Confirmed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99022/action/topic#99022
Time: 30-Mar-2005 2:09 AM

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Originally posted by: sean wookie
i've seen every episode of family guy 5 times

The boss' funeral with the Jesus/Hulk thing brings me to tears in laughter every time!

Post: #98942
Topic: MANGLER BROS., INC. IS NOW CLOSED HERE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98942/action/topic#98942
Time: 29-Mar-2005 7:43 PM

Originally posted by: Bossk
I prefer the lunchmeat myself.

Works for me... BUT it could be a legal firm too: Injured at work? Accidents? Wounded in Rebel attacks? Call the law offices of Solopi and Spam, Empire attourneys at law...

Post: #98915
Topic: “Re-Making Magic DVD” (My Little Project on the CD-ROM “Making Magic”)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98915/action/topic#98915
Time: 29-Mar-2005 2:46 PM

Hey- sounds sweet! Was this disc included in a set that had about 5 games in a big open box (I think Sam & Max, the Millenium Falcon game whatever it was called, etc)?

Thanks either way as it sounds like another must have!

gc

Post: #98861
Topic: MANGLER BROS., INC. IS NOW CLOSED HERE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98861/action/topic#98861
Time: 29-Mar-2005 11:47 AM

Though in theory Han who make a better Magnum and Luke a better Rik. Plus, 'Solo, P.I.' a good ring to it.

Post: #98859
Topic: MANGLER BROS., INC. IS NOW CLOSED HERE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98859/action/topic#98859
Time: 29-Mar-2005 11:45 AM

Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
Would Han be Rick?

Nah- I vote Porkins for Rik! The poor guy never gets a break and would probably love a vacation in Mos Hawaii (where you'll never find a more wretched hive of surfers and scantilly-clad females)!

Post: #98931
Topic: Hi - I'm a newbie.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98931/action/topic#98931
Time: 29-Mar-2005 11:07 AM

Hello YodaMan!!!

I'm pretty new here too, but I was welcomed with open arms... and I do the same to you! Have fun and enjoy!!

Post: #98838
Topic: MANGLER BROS., INC. IS NOW CLOSED HERE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98838/action/topic#98838
Time: 29-Mar-2005 9:59 AM

Originally posted by: Bossk
You been watching some Magnum PI lately, Chaltab? A large, sprawling estate owned by a guy with the last name Masters?

Not bad otherwise. Looking forward (I think) to the outcome.

Ooo, Ooo, Oooo!!!! Can C-3PO play 'Higgins'??? That would rock!!! We could call it 'Skywalker, PI'!

Post: #98911
Topic: SW TV Confirmed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98911/action/topic#98911
Time: 29-Mar-2005 8:20 AM

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Originally posted by: Bossk
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And all that money spent on R&D for the ManglerBot. All I had to do was hire Hanson. And I could've done it for infinitely less money.

Forsooth, Bossk... perhaps Hanson is an early version of the ManglerBot... kinda like a clone that you had to try a few times before getting it right... that's why they look so similar.

Post: #98903
Topic: SW TV Confirmed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98903/action/topic#98903
Time: 29-Mar-2005 7:10 AM

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
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Originally posted by: greencapt
And by no means forget Hanson as the new Cantina house band.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! *Jumps down Cloud City ventalation column*

Why Darth, what a long girly scream you have... perhaps I will digitally remove it from the next version of your post...

Post: #98900
Topic: off topic video related question
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98900/action/topic#98900
Time: 29-Mar-2005 6:54 AM

PS: Gonzo kicked some major-Vader butt on that episode... one of my favorite comic reveals of all time!

Post: #98899
Topic: off topic video related question
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98899/action/topic#98899
Time: 29-Mar-2005 6:52 AM

Here's a link to all the details:

http://www.lucasfan.com/swtv/muppets.html

Post: #98898
Topic: SW TV Confirmed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98898/action/topic#98898
Time: 29-Mar-2005 6:50 AM

And by no means forget Hanson as the new Cantina house band.