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TV's Frink wrote:

^Yep, I definitely made the right call.

This guy can't hear you...

Although that might be the universally acknowledged hand gesture for 'W'iki in this case we'll go with 'W'ord.

Even 007 James Bond is down:

TV's Frink wrote:

I reject the topic based on that f%#ked up image right there.

But.. but... the next American Idol could be at stake!

*Aside* one of the sites which had this Brackett script is being sued:

http://www.mypdfscripts.com/thelatest/concerning-the-15-million-script-trading-lawsuit

Not explicitly for the Brackett script, but who knows what contributory things lead to the final decision.

quote about the Brackett script from Kurtz in Starlog 1978.12

pg.22

The script, penned by Brackett, was carefully constructed to avoid all cliches and stereotypes.  Unfortunately, shortly after finishing her initial draft, the talented writer passed away.  Already nearing pre-production time, Kurtz and Lucas picked up the script and ran with it.

"We now have two drafts that we're quite pleased with," says Kurtz.  "We took Leigh Brackett's draft and looked at it.  It was fine.  George took it and made some minor modifications, fleshing it out a bit because, obviously, she didn't have the chance.  She was going to do two drafts and a polish but passed away just as she was about to start the second draft.  The difference between her first draft and the second one completed by George is fairly minimal.  George had to re-adjust the emphasis slightly.  We may or may not hire another writer to do a minor dialogue polish.  We'll be making that decision soon."

Looking at some old magazines came across this ad for 8mm and 16mm films.  (view image full size)  Were these kind of outfits the same as the ones you've preserved? 

*******

Star Wars

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Available June 15, 1978

400 edition Super 8

sound $59.95

Only 400?  Maybe this was only it's first run.

GoodMusician wrote:

"Anyone want Lapti Nek/ Ewok Celebration sung by Joseph Williams in english and hutesse?"

Sounds like phun, would like to listen, SW karaoke is often overlooked. 

And msycamore is correct: they're not apparent on JSC, but that doesn't really prove anything for certain.

Also not on the CED.

(http://noneinc.com/tteesstt/SW_2FrameGlitch/SW_2FrameGlitch-CED_2.jpg)

*Speculation* but this CED was an outdated format by the time they released anything and the JSC was released towards the end of the laserdisc run, would LFL have thrown a lesser 'master' copy for these home releases which they were probably financial obligated to do but not fully behind?  or were CED's produced in Japan and that's a possible connection for a different master being used...

http://www.cedmagic.com/featured/star-wars.html

This page says they were pressed in Carrollton, Georgia, so theory 2 is crap....

...and you went to Disneyland and were not "raped" and/or "killed", you might not be SERIOUS enough with your preservation activities.

uyrnihssi wrote:

Thanks for the clarification.

Ditto!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKYAiSDea9Y

1986 Profile of Nelvana Studios.  Mentions the nine minute "Ewok Special".  but means Holiday Special  ~3:15

NOVA : The Magic of Special Effects (1985.11.05) Opening only...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EJMtteXLIY

'83 RotJ Ford "Showbiz" interview: (longer version then i've previously seen)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4xgu1EDQ9k

Nelvana Studios Profile 1986

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKYAiSDea9Y

(3:15 shows Ewoks and mentions 'Ewok Special' but means the Holiday Special)

Also a neet RotJ VHS commercial in the same user's library:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naEEIWfEHRY

(wish i knew about this a few months ago, would have been part of the Ultimate Experience...)

The above mentioned doc, doesn't seem like a broadcast show, lacking a title sequence and credits, could this be a 'show reel' for an FX department, or maybe a short which aired in a theme park?  or maybe it was for broadcast but just a working version....  anyone recognize the host, might be in his IMDB.

uyrnihssi said:

After viewing the dvd-9 version of Star Wars Revisited I noticed a difference between my dvd and the youtube video's. On the youtube video I noticed Panda Baba's arm and hove replacing Dr. Evazen's hand. In dvd-9 version that I downloaded it is Evazen's hand which was cauterized. 

Which is the most current version?

It's not an issue with current.  After releasing the official Adywan version, a group wanted a version which toned down some of the far reaching changes so that it was closer to the SW theatrical presentation.  This 'toned down' version is called the 'Purist' Edition:

http://originaltrilogy.com/fan-edits/fan-project-details.cfm/Fan-Edits/title/Star-Wars-Episode-IV-A-New-Hope-Revisited-PURIST-E/project/262/category/4/

Here's a thread where people discuss the merits of both versions:

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/ANHRevisited-or-Purist/topic/11994/

In honor of Pluto's demotion and the SW Special Editions, 'the Parsec' will become a unit of time, defined by the space between Greedo and Han's laser blasts.

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/Irvin-Kershner-has-passed-away/topic/12180/

existing thread in the General SW forum

duran duran duran

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_A21s_2yL4&feature=related

Ill Cosby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a98D5-Vd4Dk

When capturing a VHS tape, coming across several spots which have audio clicks or the db levels drop.  The SP TV recording is second generation (to remove commercials) done on "high quality decks with flying erase heads"

Sample: (156mb)

***File Removed***

Trying different tracking spots been able to recapture and mend the audio problems when they exist away from an edit.  Are there any methods for improving the capture or is this tracking issue beyond the abilities of a home VCR?  (Sony SLV-779HF)

Luckily it's only two spots on this tape, but would be nice to have the audio clear on this sample clip.  Is there a post capture solution?

dark_jedi said:

...and when the Blu's come out next October, that will be the frosting on the cake, I just hope they are packaged in a HUGE Millenium Falcon.

TV's Frink wrote:

Can't imagine how much that would cost...

The boring answer is a "Marker".

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Millennium_Falcon

During the final round of the Cloud City Sabacc Tournament, Calrissian threw in a marker for "any ship on his lot" (at the time, he was the owner of a used spaceship lot on Nar Shaddaa, where the Falcon was parked). Solo, the other contestant remaining in the tournament, accepted the marker, knowing that Calrissian had taken a cruise ship to the tournament and left the Falcon behind. When Solo won the game, he claimed the Falcon as his own on the technicality which had been overlooked by his unlucky opponent.

When the diverted septum divulged it's intensions, I knew the bird had coup'd my boots.

Didn't post it that way, but it could be interpreted as an aRse2lavista Due2u. 

Personal Attack to Everyone!

The internet has the ability to remember actions and statements, if you don't want that to happen, you should consider not being a part of it.

ok it's not so random:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEBIw0hHadk&feature=player_embedded

250 Introductions of 185 People, Groups & Things

When will this reasonable thread return to reasonability?

I vote for no more tinkering so we can put this baby to bed.

This 'baby' is over 30 years old and has been in several million beds...  And even it's father has 'tinkered' it...

Not that i'm aware of.  Contemplating having an archive copy as part of 'Thee Backslacpkping With Media' project, and am currently testing the waters with threads like this one, and others elsewhere.  Gauging things before doing something possibly really stupid.