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#1665630
Topic
Imgur viability
Time

I’m long since retired as a ‘Top Hand’ 😉 - though for me…

As someone in the UK and posting on here a while I’ve hundreds, if not thousands, of images linked on here from Imgur… in the various Indexes, About, Help, ‘How Do I Do This on the OT?’ and General Assistance sections, video thumbnail images, ‘behind the scenes of the OT’ making of image threads, various ‘image’ threads, a good number of DVD & blu ray covers - USB box covers and the like, as well as hosting some images from the GFFA for other less technically-minded members here, etc.

I don’t have the energy or inclination to change them (let alone the time)… though have offered up the solution of using a free and easy-to-use VPN to be able to still see the images for anyone in the UK. The free Opera browser itself has a very simple VPN on/off ‘switch’ built-in - that allows people in the UK to still see any images linked from Imgur. 👍
 

Hopefully the UK Govt will see some sense and amend the somewhat clunky / overbearing / free from judicial oversight Online Safety Act (though I doubt it - I’m probably in denial considering them amending something like that) - so it does seem Imgur stepping away from the UK is unfortunately not a temporary thing. I’d happily switch to a new and different image-linking platform for future posting of images here - though it could only be a matter of time before others follow Imgur stance - and the same thing happens again.

As far as I’m aware, there are maybe 5-6 regular members here from the UK that post in the main forums (for whatever that is worth).

Sorry for the ramble - that’s just my two penneth.
 

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#1665575
Topic
The <strong>Streaming Services</strong> thread | a general discussion...
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Vultural said:

Another one to add is Fawesome (https://fawesome.tv). Similar to Tubi.
Thanks for reminding me of Pluto; I tend to forget that site.

I’d forgot about all the various free streaming sites out there (the legal sites!) - be good to have an up-to-date list of those.

I often forget about Pluto myself! The likes of Tubi, Roku, U, Sling, PBS, Filmzie, Fandango, Xumo, Rakuten TV, and Kanopy too.

Fawesome looks decent - nice range of content as well, nice one. 👍
 

Was just looking around for more - didn’t realise Amazon FreeVee was a thing (free - though with adverts).

Anyone know of any more free legal streaming sites?
 

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#1665536
Topic
The <strong>Streaming Services</strong> thread | a general discussion...
Time

A thread to talk about your favourite (or not so…) streaming services - Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+, Starz, Showtime, MGM+, FXNow, BBC iPlayer, ITVX etc, and all things on-demand…

…including price increases, the accumulative costs of various streaming services, difficulties in cancelling subscriptions, the quality of packages and service, as well as screen image quality etc.

As well as the range of choice on offer for particular services - and the removal or alteration of certain promoted content.
 

 
There is a specific Disney+ thread here (mainly for Star Wars content) - and JayArgonaut’s Inside Edition: Inside One of the Last VHS Rental Stores in America has some relevance to the subject of streaming services (and a resurgence in physical media). 👍

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#1665503
Topic
What do you think of the <strong>Sequel Trilogy</strong>? - a general discussion thread
Time

rocknroll41 said:

Adam Driver confirmed in an interview today that in 2021 he tried convincing Disney to make a movie about Kylo coming back to life called The Hunt for Ben Solo, but they said no.

He sounded really positive about it - and working with Steven Soderbergh for it - as well…
 

Adam Driver on Jarmusch, ‘Star Wars’ and putting filmmakers first - article from AP News

'“I always was interested in doing another ‘Star Wars,’” says Driver, who starred as Kylo Ren in the trilogy kicked off by “The Force Awakens.” “I had been talking about doing another one since 2021. Kathleen (Kennedy) had reached out. I always said: With a great director and a great story, I’d be there in a second. I loved that character and loved playing him.”

Driver says he took a concept to Soderbergh for a film that would take place after 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.” That movie culminated in Ren’s redemption and apparent death. Driver had undertaken the trilogy with an arc in mind for Ren that inverted the journey of Darth Vader. As the trilogy evolved, it didn’t play out that way. Driver felt there was unfinished business for Kylo Ren, or as he was known before turning to the Dark Side, Ben Solo.

Soderbergh and Rebecca Blunt outlined a story that the group then pitched to Kennedy, Lucasfilm vice president Cary Beck and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni. They were interested, so the filmmakers then pulled in Scott Z. Burns to write a script. Driver calls the result “one of the coolest (expletive) scripts I had ever been a part of.”

“We presented the script to Lucasfilm. They loved the idea. They totally understood our angle and why we were doing it,” Driver says. “We took it to Bob Iger and Alan Bergman and they said no. They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive. And that was that.”

“It was called ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ and it was really cool,” adds Driver. “But it is no more, so I can finally talk about it.”

Soderbergh, in a statement, said: “I really enjoyed making the movie in my head. I’m just sorry the fans won’t get to see it.”

Representatives for Disney and Lucasfilm declined comment.’

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#1665369
Topic
Halloween - Criterion Laserdisc Preservation (Released)
Time

Wicketthewarrick said:

Bobson Dugnutt said:

Wicketthewarrick said:

is there a halloween 4 fanedit that retcons the ending of the movie as a dream?

no

somebody should make one or me

This is a thread for discussing alleycat’s quality Halloween - Criterion Laserdisc preservation project - and not for your many fan edit demands… where you want others here to make you fan edit projects for you along with insulting other members who have different views to you.
 

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#1665367
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

A new 2 second clip from the new alternate ALI channel that Benjamin K. mentioned a few posts above this…

(in HD - sorry, the clip didn’t save for me in the full 4K for some reason - maybe others will be kind enough to share in full 4K?)

https://streamable.com/rw0rww

Image Comparison

 
ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 blu ray…

 
4K77…

 

^ Posted with the kind permission of ‘Member X’ - and all credit and kudos to them. 👍
 

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#1665320
Topic
Inside Edition: Inside One of the Last VHS Rental Stores in America
Time

A little off topic - yet sort of relevant to the issue of ‘streaming vs physical media’…

 

The Bluray is UNSURPASSED for the QUALITY STREAMING 💿🎥

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcA-X4IrkE4 - an 8 minute video from the DANSKY TECH youtube channel.

 
I’m sure there are better videos out there explaining the differences etc (if anyone knows of any please post 'em up) - though thought this one a decent short intro to the subject - without too much jargon or getting lost in the numbers.
 

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#1665280
Topic
George's museum - the 'Lucas Museum of Narrative Art' (in LA, set to open in 2022)
Time

Decent article on George’s new museum (with some content on Star Wars)
 

‘Inside George’s Brain’: The Audacious Effort to Bring the Star Wars Creator’s Museum Dream to Life

George Lucas always relied on artists to manifest his ideas. To seal his legacy with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, his most important collaborator was his wife.

www.wsj.com/style/design/george-lucas-mellody-hobson-museum-of-narrative-art-los-angeles-72f20694

^ or here: https://archive.ph/e4QEo
 

Post
#1665248
Topic
YouTube/Vimeo/etc. finds for Original Trilogy <strong>making-ofs, documentaries, promos</strong>, etc.
Time

129 – The Star Wars Influence: Live at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLfpC8e1OD4 - a 55 minute podcast from the The Filmumentaries Podcast youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'Episode 129 – The Star Wars Influence: Live at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival In this special live episode, I join Doug Weir—Remastering Lead at the BFI—and post-production veteran Paul Collard on stage for a panel titled The Star Wars Influence, recorded at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival. Curated and hosted by Doug, the panel explores how George Lucas’s frustrations with the Hollywood studio system led to a wave of technological innovation that forever changed the filmmaking landscape. From the creation of ILM to the invention of motion control, EditDroid, SoundDroid, and digital cinema tools, we look at how Lucas empowered a generation of problem-solvers and helped pioneer the digital workflow we now take for granted. This conversation took place just before a rare screening of Star Wars from a 35mm Technicolor dye-transfer print—an experience I’ll be covering in more detail in a bonus episode coming soon. Topics include:

• Lucas’s break from the traditional studio system
• The founding of ILM and the Dykstraflex motion control rig
• VistaVision, optical printers, and visual effects R&D
• The origins of EditDroid and non-linear editing
• The value of Technicolor dye-transfer prints
• Lucasfilm’s wider influence on Pixar, Avid, and beyondThanks again to Doug and Paul—and to the BFI for hosting such a thoughtful and inspiring event.

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All my links (https://linktr.ee/filmumentaries)

This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: jamiebenning
 

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#1665247
Topic
YouTube/Vimeo/etc. finds for Original Trilogy <strong>making-ofs, documentaries, promos</strong>, etc.
Time

Do or Do Not. There Is No Try - The Dave Barclay Story

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iebf3ppIGKc - a 30 minute video from the The Filmumentaries Podcast youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'Do or Do Not. There Is No Try | The Dave Barclay Story

In this in-depth short documentary (from 2016), master puppeteer Dave Barclay recounts his incredible journey from a childhood surrounded by puppetry to co-performing one of cinema’s most beloved characters: Yoda. At just 19 years old, Barclay stepped in alongside Frank Oz to bring the Jedi Master to life in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, ultimately becoming Yoda’s lead puppeteer for key sequences — including moments filmed after Oz had left the set.

Barclay shares how a chance meeting with Mark Hamill led to his introduction to legendary make-up artist Stuart Freeborn, and how his very first task on Empire was sculpting Yoda’s top lip so the puppet could speak convincingly. From there, he takes us inside the complex craftsmanship behind Yoda’s construction — from foam latex skin and cable-controlled facial expressions to the delicate choreography of four puppeteers working in perfect sync.

You’ll hear first-hand stories of:

The challenge of performing a fully animatronic puppet in long, physically demanding shoots.

Behind-the-scenes camaraderie with Mark Hamill, Frank Oz, Kathy Mullen, and Wendy Midener.

The secret on-set appearance of Jim Henson with Kermit and Miss Piggy.

Taking over as chief puppeteer for Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi.

Collaborating on The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Little Shop of Horrors, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and more.

From Dagobah’s swamp to Jabba’s throne room, Barclay’s career is a testament to craftsmanship, collaboration, and creative problem-solving at the highest level. Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, a puppetry enthusiast, or simply fascinated by movie magic, this is a rare insight into the artistry that brought Yoda — and countless other creatures — to life.’
 

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#1665245
Topic
YouTube/Vimeo/etc. finds for Original Trilogy <strong>making-ofs, documentaries, promos</strong>, etc.
Time

Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth - Life Inside Jabba the Hutt

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK4coAJDkyg - a 20 minute video from the The Filmumentaries Podcast youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth – Life Inside Jabba the Hutt

Step inside the galaxy’s most infamous gangster. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes story, puppeteer Toby Philpottl reveals what it was really like to bring Star Wars’ Jabba the Hutt to life in Return of the Jedi. From operating his massive arms and grotesque tongue, to syncing his dialogue and slime, discover the unbelievable teamwork it took to control one of cinema’s largest, most complex puppets.

Hear how Jabba was designed by Phil Tippett, built by Stuart Freeborn’s team, and performed by multiple hidden puppeteers including David Barclay and Mike Edmonds. Learn the secrets behind Jabba’s slimy drool, the infamous Leia scene, and even how a live frog became part of his revolting diet.

If you’ve ever wondered:

How many people were inside Jabba the Hutt?

What tricks made him look so alive on screen?

Why George Lucas was skeptical of the puppet?
This video has the answers.

This is Star Wars history told from inside Jabba’s belly.’
 

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#1665244
Topic
YouTube/Vimeo/etc. finds for Original Trilogy <strong>making-ofs, documentaries, promos</strong>, etc.
Time

Blast it Biggs Where Are You?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe2iHAqczGo - a 17 minute video from the The Filmumentaries Podcast youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Explore the untold story of Garrick Hagon, the actor behind Luke Skywalker’s deleted friend, Biggs Darklighter, in this revealing short documentary. Using archival interview audio, the film delves into Hagon’s original audition for George Lucas, his on-set experiences filming in Tunisia with Mark Hamill, and the camaraderie among the cast. Discover why the crucial Anchorhead scene, which established Luke’s motivation and Biggs’ influence, was cut from the final film and the lasting impact of its absence. This documentary provides a unique look into a lost piece of Star Wars history and an actor’s perspective on a role that was almost lost entirely.


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Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and supervisors, editors, sound designers, animators, and other key creatives who shaped iconic films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Ghostbusters, and more.

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Subscribe now and follow Jamie Benning on social media: @filmumentaries on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and @jamieswb on X.

Visit Filmumentaries.com for more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights!’

 

More here: The Filmumentaries Podcast - by Jamie Benning (aka Jambe Davdar)
 

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#1665210
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

Benjamin K. said:

New clip just dropped on a new, alternate ALI channel:
https://streamable.com/m89l49
Original video is now private. Trying to avoid traffic to the new channel, watch it from this link instead.

Wow. That looks superb. Good to know the ALI restoration work continues.

Nice find and the share, too! 👍
 

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#1665193
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

digitalfreaknyc said:

oojason said:

All credit to X for the time, dedication, and energy - in compiling these. And also for their permission to post the screenshots here. 👍

Question: Why does the Luke shot with the Sarlacc say 4K83 v2 but yet it has the Aurora wording on it?

That’s my mistake - apologies. I’ll try to find the correct image and fix that.

Edit: now fixed with the relevant image from 4K83 v2. Nice catch too, digitalfreaknyc. 👍
 

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#1665179
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

It is also really pleasing to see the quality fan preservations and restorations (not just 4K77/80/83 - but also Harmy’s Despecialized Editions and so many other countless fan-made projects on here for some 20+ years)… looking so close to the actual theatrical release colours, brightness, contrast, and feel of the Original Trilogy films. 👍

No crushed blacks, missing starfields, loss of detail, or ‘blue tints’ for many of the fan preservations (and also fan edits).
 

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#1665164
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

 

The Aurora Light Imageworks (ALI) OOT Restoration : Image Comparisons…

 

A comparison gallery; some ALI screenshots - with physical media releases from: 2019 UHD / 4K, 2011 blu ray, & 4K77/80/83…

 
Note: the screenshots below are saved from the ALI youtube channel - complete with the usual youtube compression issues - so an actual restoration from ALI (if released) may appear superior to the images below. It is also worth remembering these may NOT be the final shots used for this archival project - they are simply screenshots from a ‘Work In Progress’ (WIP).

The ALI videos uploaded to youtube are from restoration work taken using the OCN (Original Camera Negative) - a 6K scan undertaken in ~2022 (6144x2570). Some other high quality sources may have been used as / when required (CRIs, VVIs, IPs, CSMs etc). The video uploads to the ALI youtube channel were then rescaled to 3840x2160 for youtube - so along with the usual youtube compression issues… the comparison images below from the ALI are not shown in their fullest quality.
 

All credit to X for the time, dedication, and energy - in compiling these. And also for their permission to post the screenshots here. 👍

 
Please do NOT quote this entire post. It is fairly image intensive - and may affect others with slower internet speeds and limited connections etc (plus it is just bad form in general to quote such a lengthy image-laden post on here). Thank you.

 

 

1️⃣ Star Wars

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
4K77…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 blu ray…

 
4K77…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K77…

 

Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 blu ray…

 
4K77…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K77…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K77…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 
Tarkin Comparison…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 blu ray…

 
4K77…

 

Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
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Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 
Comparison: ALIvsUHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
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ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K77…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

2️⃣ Empire Strikes Back

 


 
ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
Detail: Ali…

Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 blu ray…

 
4K80…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K80…

 

Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K80…

 

Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K80…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
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Detail: ALI…

 
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UHD…

 

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3️⃣ Return Of The Jedi

 


 
ALI…

 
4K83…

 
GOUT…

 
Detail: Ali…

 
Detail: 4K83…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
2011 Blu Ray…

 
4K83…

 


 

ALI…

 
UHD…

 
4K83 v2…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 
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Ali…

 
UHD…

 
4K83 v2…

 
2011 blu ray…

 
4K83 v1…

 
Detail: ALI…

 
Detail: UHD…

 

 

All credit to X for the time, dedication, and energy - in compiling these. And also for their permission to post the screenshots here. 👍

 

If you are wondering what on earth this is all about… I recommend reading through the entire thread, as well as referring you to fallenorder0392’s clear and concise posts on the leaks issue here and here, my post here, plus ‘a fuller picture’ post below…

Around June of this year, Member X had a recommendation pop up in their youtube feed for a relatively obscure Aurora Light Imageworks channel - featuring some videos which appear to be snippets of restoration work being undertaken on the unaltered theatrical cut of the Original Trilogy…

Impressed by the quality of the featured work - and that the clips featured were seemingly beyond the reach of even the most talented fan preservationists (as dedicated and innovative as they are) - Member X then shared this info with a few preservationists and other members from both here and like-minded sister sites. The authenticity, quality and detail of the content displayed over time on this ALI channel… leads many of us to believe this is indeed a genuine and high quality restoration for the OOT.

Despite promises made that nobody would leak this info kindly provided by Member X… someone broke that trust and promise… and information did indeed leak out to the likes of reddit, Eckharts Ladder, and a quickly deleted thread here in mid-July. There is now a further leak (as of 12th October) here on the Star Wars Leaks reddit 👎… The cat now being well and truly out of the bag.

Sometimes the ALI youtube channel is ‘down’ / unavailable, then occasionally set to ‘private’, and whilst videos pop up… they also then disappear. Member X also learnt that a vimeo channel is being used by ALI to host some restoration work of the OOT for ‘deleted scenes’ and ‘raw elements’… which likely means the ALI restoration is for a physical media / streaming / archival project - and not just for theatrical screenings (DCPs). The status of the ALI restoration is that it is still ongoing - a Work In Progress (WIP).
 

Note: Such a restoration of the OOT does NOT necessarily mean there will ever be a release of this project.

Yes, of course there is the 50th anniversary in 2027, the announcement from Lucasfilm having around a theatrical re-run for that 50th anniversary… and Kathy Kennedy’s comments at the BFI IB screening for Star Wars… and yes, we are all obviously hopeful it will lead to a physical media release (or even made available on Disney+)… yet we should also caution this project could also be an internal archival restoration that will end up sitting in the vaults of Lucasfilm for a good few years.

The use of AI for this ALI restoration has also been ruled out - along with this being shenanigans, a ruse, or trolling. We believe the content from the ALI youtube channel is being used to share progress with certain individuals across the globe associated with Lucasfilm / this restoration. It is unknown if these ALI youtube & vimeo channels are… an intentional or accidental leak… especially as using an unlisted youtube channel to share updates is quite rare (though not unheard of for restoration projects). fallenorder0392 expands on all that far better than I ever could.

 

If you are in the UK… you likely won’t be able to see the above images - or any images from Imgur online at all… which is a pity as many members of this site over the years use Imgur as their image sharing platform of choice. Reasons why you can no longer see images from Imgur in the UK can be found here from Imgur themselves and here at the BBC.

A VPN set to outside the UK may be of assistance in allowing you to see the the above images.

Free and easy-to-use VPN add-ons are available from the Chrome Web Store - or as a Firefox add-on etc. Certain web browsers like Opera have a simple, free, and easy-to-use VPN built-in. 👍
 

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#1665056
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

fallenorder0392 said:

fallensurvivor said:

and,

johnsmith01 said:

These accounts I believe are not in connection with the group, as they seem to regurgitate alot of my initial posts and either seem to be some weird AI bots and filling in the blanks with really weird information, or attention seekers in their own right.

I understand you guys don’t trust this account, as this is a new account and so are the other two, so take a grain of salt when I’m making this claim that the stuff I am saying is credible to an extent. This might be my last message on the matter because I do not want to derail this thread with unneccesary weird shenangians of whistleblowers, just discussion on the Original Trilogy’s 50th Anniversary.

I agree - seemingly both AI bots or attention seekers - and not in connection with the actual group.

For what it is worth… I vouch for you - I am aware of you and that your posts are genuine. 👍

Hopefully the mods agree - and will remove both their posts, if so.

 

The leaks on the OOT restoration have gone public - the cat is well and truly out of the bag on that - yet there is nothing really to say further on the matter… until there is an official announcement / statement.

Until then, any further discussion on the restoration is more likely to be pouring more fuel on the fire. Just my two penneth, but yeah… we’d all be better off simply discussing the Original Trilogy’s 50th Anniversary in here. 👍 (I know… no chance of that!)
 

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#1665047
Topic
Harry Potter Extended Editions (Released)
Time

chaoswanderer said:

Can I get the links please?

and…

OrionsEye said:

omg sounds amazing!!! can i have the links? thank u

Seriously?

 
Simply read the opening post in the thread and instructions on how to acquire this project are there for all to see…
 

JJPotter said:

PLEASE NOTE: These edits have been re-released (12/30/2020). Please send an email to jjpotter.releases@gmail.com for additional information. DO NOT SEND ME PM’S ASKING FOR THEM!

 

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#1664999
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
Time

fallenorder0392 said:

and…

fallenorder0392 said:

 

 
And very well put too, mate. Especially these parts of your posts…
 

fallenorder0392 said:

Ultimately, it’s a bit saddenning for us because we didn’t want this to leak out the way that it did, and now the people who were involved in this effort (their names were literally on some of the clips) would now be at risk of being blacklisted by the industry even though they weren’t even part of the reason why this was leaked in the first place.

and…

fallenorder0392 said:

It absolutely sucks that the leaker got their 15 minutes of fame trying to get reddit karma over this restoration leak, and now the talented people and minds who were deeply involved in this project and took great care in restoring the trilogy is going to suffer from it.

💯

Though obviously many of us hope that won’t be the case - and that’s not just because these are some impressively accomplished and dedicated people who have done some truly breath-taking work with this stunning restoration so far.
 

Of course, there is the possibility this is an internal archival project - one that may not see an actual release for many years, if at all. Obviously, we hope it will see a 2027 release (given recent announcements, statements, and the coming 50th anniversary)
 

Edit: It is also worth highlighting… even IF this ALI restoration project does see a release (theatrical re-run, physical media, Disney+ etc) it does not necessarily mean all of the Original Trilogy films would be released / made available in 2027… it could just be Star Wars for 2027, Empire for 2030, and Jedi for 2033… staggered releases to ‘maximise the return on investment’ (ROI) for the 50th anniversaries of the Original Trilogy. Followed by a deluxe boxset in 2034 etc (just a possibility worth considering).