I’m really looking forward to see what they come with for this new spin-off series. For me Visions is a quality anthology series - full different animated styles… and I love that none of the stories are ‘canon’ - so any of the stories aren’t restricted or bound by that (with no memberberries or key-jangling cameo appearances or ‘series setups’ etc all to prevalent in certain other GFFA content).

‘The Ninth Jedi’ is probably one of the strongest and well received episodes (and stories) of Visions so far - so it should be interesting to see what the next installment will be in ‘Visions: Volume 3’ - and then with this new animated spinoff series.

If anyone hasn’t yet seen ‘The Ninth Jedi’ episode from Visions Volume 1 (the 5th episode)… you’re in for a treat - something different and fresh in the GFFA; with a striking animation style, stunning direction / cinematography, and quality soundtrack.
 

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi - a new animated spin-off series…

‘Volume 3 Release Date and New Star Wars: Visions Spin-off Series’

An exciting announcement about longer-form Visions stories.

www.starwars.com/news/visions-presents-the-ninth-jedi - announcement article at StarWars•com (on 20th April, 2025):-
 

'Today at Star Wars Celebration Japan, an exciting announcement came out of the Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 panel. After Lucasfilm’s James Waugh revealed a release date for the nine new Star Wars: Visions shorts - October 29, 2025 - he announced an all-new spin-off series of longer stories from Star Wars: Visions.

He invited “The Ninth Jedi” writer and director Kenji Kamiyama to the stage, who thanked the audience for being so supportive and enthusiastic about the adventures of Kara and Juro in “The Ninth Jedi” and the upcoming “Child of Hope.” He then announced that fans will watch Kara’s journey continue to unfold in an all-new spinoff called “Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi.”

“I made a short story called ‘The Ninth Jedi’ during Volume 1,” said Kamiyama. “Director Shiotani is making one more film this time [“Child of Hope”], and it ends with Kara’s departure to look for her father in the first short film.”

“Star Wars: Visions — The Ninth Jedi” features lightsabers that change color depending on one’s Force, according to Kamiyama, and that Kara’s father invented these lightsabers and has been kidnapped.

“What in the world was the reason for such lightsabers,” Kamiyama continues. “I think it will be a story where those secrets will be told.”

Kamiyama concluded by explaining that he will be working in the capacity of supervising director on “Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi.”’

‘Visions: Volume 3’ airs on 29th October 2025; while the ‘Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi’ series airs in 2026.

www.starwars.com/series/star-wars-visions | www.starwars.com/series | OT.com discussion thread for Star Wars: Visions

Episode Guide for Visions Vol. 1 ‘The Ninth Jedi’: www.starwars.com/series/star-wars-visions/episode-guide-the-ninth-jedi

TrayShawn said:

SOMEONE POST DOWNLOAD LINK TO 35MM SILVER SCREEN VERSION OF SUPERMAN THE MOVIE 1978

mikeainslie69420 is correct - this isn’t the way to ask (or seemingly demand - as per your post) a project on here…

If everyone coming here created new threads demanding fan projects… the forum soon sink under the weight of the requests.

Plus, we’re a community here - nobody is likely going to go out of their way to give you what you’re looking for if you post requests/demands like this.

 
Give this below a read through.

❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕

 
Then you may want to give this below a read through to help find the project you are looking for…

❕ An Index Of Projects & Help Thread for Preservation of Other Properties… ❕

 
If you’re still in any doubt about how to ask for a project on here, give these below a read through, too…

❕ ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕

and…

I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation Project I am interested in - but I don’t know how to get / acquire / download it?

aka…

❗ The correct way of how to ask for a fan project on the OriginalTrilogy•com ❗

We’re also not pirates - you’re expected to own the official retail release - and follow the Fan Project Rules. Posting links to projects on the forum is obviously against those rules - the site has been around for over 20+ years, and there’s good reason for that. So like everyone else here has… please learn and respect how this place works… and you’ll likely find what you’re looking for.

Good luck with it. 👍
 

daveybjones999 said:

Not only is the short from Volume One, The Ninth Jedi, getting a follow-up in Volume 3 it’s also getting a limited series as well. That was my favorite short of Volume One so I’m very happy with this news.
https://www.starwars.com/news/visions-presents-the-ninth-jedi

Best news out of all of Celebration 2025 for me. 👍

“Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi”… a bit of a mouthful - yet am really hopeful for this new fresh adventure (and loved the first season episode).
 

29th October seems a long way off for Season 3 - though still very much looking forward to that new season.

GuardianoftheWhills said:

Star Wars Celebration trailer for Star Wars Visions season 3: https://youtu.be/AcpgovBjG-Y?si=aNgpy225cpTMD_cQ

There are sequel episodes to The Duel & The Village Bride, as well as The Ninth Jedi.

The Ninth Jedi series airs in 2026.

Love that trailer!

The whole Visions panel for Celebration 2025…

First Look Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 - Star Wars Celebration 2025 Japan

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVftIGihuUo - a 58 minute video form the Disneyland Experience youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Celebrate the first two volumes of Star Wars: Visions and the animated anthology’s anticipated return to anime. Hear from new and returning studios as they share a sneak peek of their Volume 3 shorts.’
 

ThePocketTaco said:

I’ve been told to come to the forums for where to watch and download 4K77, 4K80, and 4K83. I have yet to find anything.

Please help.

I’m sure you have found the relevant threads by now - though just in case - read through this thread for any assistance still needed.

Good luck with it, ‘ThePocketTaco’. 👍
 

No PMs are necessary for TN1’s 4K77/80/83, cl6rkee.

All fan projects are available for free - but you must own the official retail release…

Harmy has posted up a video online - just to remind everyone that Fan Edits must never be bought or sold:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwKZHv4OS0 - a 4 minute video at the Harmy Despecialized youtuhe channel.

 
Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ | OT.com Forum Rules and Guidelines | ‘How do I do this?’ on the OT.com

Read through any of the following and you’ll soon find the information you need to acquire 4K77/80/83 (and other projects)…
 

As well as looking through the following to also help find the actual projects for TN1’s 4K77/80/83 releases…
 

They are also available in the following thread - although you will need to have made 30+ posts on here to receive any links…
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

The Andor panels and some Andor fun from Star Wars Celebration 2025 - Japan…
 

Andor: A Star Wars Story Season 2 Full Panel - Star Wars Celebration 2025 Japan

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB5BJrrHtUE - a 23 minute video from the Disneyland Experience youtube channel.

Just before the Andor panel started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmLDHShEExs - a 2 minute video from NerdsInConLand. 😃

Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk | Celebration 2025 - 23 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube.

Denise Gough and Kyle Soller | Celebration 2025 - 15 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube.

Adria Arjona, Genevieve O’Reilly, and Tony Gilroy | Celebration 2025 - 20 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube.

Diego Luna | Star Wars Celebration 2025 - 20 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube.

StarWars•com Andor at Celebration 2025 article: www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-2025-andor-season-2

‘Taking Andor from Concept to Screen’ SW•com article: www.starwars.com/news/andor-concept-to-screen

30+ early spoiler-free reactions / reviews by the critics (who got to see all 12 episodes) are starting to appear online for Season 2 of Andor - and they all seem to be very positive & impressed (I’m sure there’ll be a contrarian negative piece soon - just for the clicks)…
 

The Direct
Gizmodo
Dark Horizons
Laughing Place
CBR
Total Film / Games Radar
SFF Gazette
ScreenRant
ComicBasics
Resetera
Star Wars Holocron
Forbes

Tessa Smith - Mama’s Geeky
Mike Ryan
Erik ‘daibo’ Kain
Amon Warmann
Perri Nemiroff
Brian Davids
Cinefied
Maggie Lovitt
David Chen
William Devereux
Roxana Hadadi
Jason Concepcion
Brendan Hodges
Erin
Eammon Jacobs
Jacob
Becca Benjamin
Brian Tallerico
Germain Lussier
Darren Mooney

Why - youtube channel (5 minute video)
Perri Nemiroff - youtube channel (4 minute video)
Aryan P - youtube channel (7 minute video)
IGN - youtube channel (10 minute video)
Star Wars Explained - youtube channel (6 minute video)
Zach Pope - youtube channel (14 minute video)

RottenTomatoes - page for Andor: Season 2
MetaCritic - page for Andor: Season 2
IMDB (was at 8.4 on the Saturday before S2 airs)

 
(spoiler reviews for Season 2 of Andor will be up online on Monday)

Andor | For The Rebellion | Final Season Streaming Tuesday on Disney+

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKNi5-zrH_8 - a 2 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Join Diego Luna and the cast of Andor, as they dive deeper behind the scenes of the final season.’
 

Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.

Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2025/04/12/air-pollution-paris-health-cars - or free: https://archive.ph/zWfzo

Edelmann said:

Is there no search option? I want to look for Harry Potter fanedits without going through the 2300 pages

 
The pinned ‘Project Index’ threads in each of the four main Fan Project sections of the site should be of some help, mate…
 

 
^ this Project Index will most likely have a list of Harry Potter fan edits - both available fan edits and WIPs (Works In Progress) - as well as some ‘Unfinished Projects’ and also a few ‘Info & Idea Threads’ etc.

There is also some useful info on ‘how to do a search’ for projects, info, and threads on on OrignalTrilogy•com, here:-

^ from the ❕ ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ - in General Assistance

Good luck with it. Hopefully the above will be of some help to you, Edelmann? 👍
 

CarboniteSolo said:

One more week left. I’m looking forward to the first three episodes of season 2 next Tuesday. I can’t wait for this.

and

Channel72 said:

Oh shit, I just noticed I actually care about a Star Wars product coming out soon. That doesn’t happen too often these days.

Feels quite strange, doesn’t it? Actually feel like a big kid gain waiting for this. 😃

Finally…

The ‘Art Of Andor’ book…
 

^ If it is as half as good as ‘The Art Of Rogue One’ book we’ll be in for a treat.

https://starwarsconceptart.substack.com/p/new-art-books-for-andor-the-acolyte

The official description…

‘Lucasfilm’s Phil Szostak brings us yet another gorgeous art book, this time fully immersing fans in the complex, dangerous, and rebellious world of the acclaimed Disney+ series, Andor. The fully comprehensive coffee table book, covering both Season 1 and Season 2, will be available March 2026.’

 
Edit: with a little more from Phil Szostak himself at https://x.com/PhilSzostak/status/1913239840403132548

An engaging, well-crafted and perceptive video on Andor (S1) - and some of the real-world historical events featured in it…
 

How ANDOR Adapts History Into Star Wars

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRRt_ESnmaQ - a 30 minute video from the Film Can’t Die channel.
 

The blurb: ‘In this video, I discuss the Star Wars TV show ‘Andor’. I talk about the storytelling techniques, breakdown the filmmaking and explain how the series incorporates real historical events. I also touch on my experience of working on conspiracy thrillers within the film/TV industry. Later in the video, I share the story of when I met Andor’s showrunner, Tony Gilroy.’
 

I couldn’t find anything at all on the Original Trilogy - or much of interest to me personally (other than these 7 pieces of content for Andor and Visions, plus a couple of bits and pieces on ILM history / ‘Light & Magic’)…

Friday 18th April

1️⃣ The Mandalorian and Grogu

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages

^ ‘Join Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and special guests for a sneak peek at what’s to come for the Mandalorian and Grogu on their biggest adventure yet, this time on the big screen and in theaters in 2026.’

2️⃣ Star Wars: Visions - “The Duel” & “The Pit”

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage

^ ‘Star Wars: Visions fans! Watch “The Duel” in Japanese with English subtitles followed by a Q&A with Junpei Mizusaki (CEO & Founder of Kamikaze Douga) and Takanobu Mizuno (Director). Then, watch “The Pit” in English with Japanese subtitles, followed by a Q&A with Arthell Isom (CEO of D’ART Shtajio).’

3️⃣ Light & Magic

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Live on the Celebration Stage

^ ‘Join us for a deep dive into Light & Magic, the critically acclaimed documentary series chronicling the legendary journey of Industrial Light & Magic.’

Saturday 19th April

4️⃣ Andor: A Star Wars Story

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages

^ ‘Join creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy, executive producer Diego Luna and cast for a sneak peek at the final season of Andor.’

5️⃣ Doug Chiang’s Master Class: Working in the Star Wars Art Department

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage

^ ‘Doug Chiang will hold an in depth conversation about the Star Wars art department and working in the film industry. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about being a film designer today, what filmmakers look for, and how to overcome the challenges of a changing industry.’

Sunday 20th April

6️⃣ First Look: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages

^ ‘Celebrate the first two volumes of Star Wars: Visions and the animated anthology’s anticipated return to anime. Hear from new and returning studios as they share a sneak peek of their Volume 3 shorts. フォースと共にあらんことを!’

7️⃣ Fifty Years of Magic: Celebrating the Legacy of Industrial Light & Magic

2:00PM - 3:00PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage

^ ‘Join Industrial Light & Magic as we commemorate a monumental milestone — 50 years of groundbreaking visual effects artistry, production mastery, and technological innovation. In this panel, hear from longtime ILM veterans as they take you on a journey through the company’s legendary achievements.’.

I hope anyone who has gone there has a great time - and there is obviously much more to the Star Wars Celebrations than just the Panels… 👍

If anyone has any other info, content or videos from the panels or their Celebration 2025 experiences etc please post them up!

Lighter Darker | EP 017: ILM 50th Anniversary Panel

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4P8s8o7c3s - 56 minute video from Celebration 2025 - at the official ILM youtube channel
 

The blurb: ‘How did John Knoll decide to pitch the story for Rogue One? What does Rob Coleman recall about the audience’s reaction to Yoda’s first lightsaber fight? What was it like for Fon Davis on his first pyrotechnic model shoot on the Star Wars prequels? How did Masa Narita decide to quit his job as a businessman in Japan and become an artist at ILM in San Francisco? You’ll hear all these stories and more in Episode 17 of Lighter Darker, featuring ILM’s exclusive video coverage of our 50th anniversary panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan, now on YouTube.’

^ 26th May 1975 is the official ‘founding date’ for ILM; so they’ll have their 50th anniversary soon…

 
Star Wars Celebration 2027 takes place in LA - from the Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th April; at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

It should be a big event - and even feature some actual Original Trilogy (likely SE) content… given it’ll be the 50th anniversary.
 

www.starwarscelebration.com | https://x.com/SW_Celebration | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Celebration

 
www.starwarscelebration.com | https://x.com/SW_Celebration | https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Celebration_Japan_(2025)
 

Once again there doesn’t seem much at all in anything on the Original Trilogy (other than merch & collectors, + cosplay etc)…

The Panel Schedule (for each of the 3 days)…

www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us/explore-the-event/panels.html#/panels-eng/byHour

StarWars•com Panel Schedule article…

www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-japan-2025-panel-schedule?cmp=smc|16393018284

Pathfinder_1977 of r/StarWarsCelebration posted up a quality google doc for events at the many various stages…

www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsCelebration/comments/1jqbtxv/panel_schedule_for_desktop_users_google_sheets

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1znCf_DRT9DiutCnQvoKQfEcj23vUtpD1iHFMUl-biw0

Official Star Wars youtube playlist for Celebration 2025…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJobQBcj2es&list=PL148kCvXk8pD2tqI5UWInimVpdLgkMtPa (with many video snippets etc)
 

• Live Day 1 Stream Video (Friday): www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajSrjPZ2dvg (~ 9 hours long)
• Live Day 2 Stream Video (Saturday): www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0trVP56Cy0 (~ 9 hours long)
• Live Day 3 Stream Video (Sunday): www.youtube.com/watch?v=p20GM68wyC4 (~ 6 hours long)

Previous OriginalTrilogy•com threads for prior Star Wars Celebrations, cons, and other similar events can be found in…

9️⃣ • Theme Parks, Attractions & Rides, Cons & Events, Exhibits & Shows, Museums etc - of An Index for The Expanded Universe

D23 Inside Disney | Andor Season 2

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hma-e83xqQ - a 6 minute video from the official Disney youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'Welcome to the rebellion.

D23 Inside Disney goes behind-the-scenes of Season 2 of Andor and Season of the Force at the Disneyland Resort!

Don’t miss the three-episode premiere of Andor, streaming April 22 only on @DisneyPlus’.
 

Sarumarde said:

Can I get the Hal9000 star wars prequel codes please?

Mate, like any of the many project creators still around on here… you’re likely better off sending a PM to them for that.
 

I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation Project I am interested in - but I don’t know how to get / acquire / download it?

^ from ❕ ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ thread, in General Assistance.
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

Kiriki-kun said:

Thanks for the reply!

I’m going through the topics, but most of them have only few generic answers, and looks dead (with some mentioning that author is not responding after collecting donations).
Is Discord more active? I’m trying to separate dead projects from alive and i’m not sure how to do that

Some project topics do take place in PMs or private conversations.

There has unfortunately been some leaks in recent times; with newbie members leaking scans online - with some even apparently attempting to pass scans off as their own.

This has understandably annoyed the film print owners, the scanners and project teams, and everyone involved in projects actually looking to preserve some of these quality films. So some are likely quite wary of new members…

Best way I can think of to gain their trust is to become an active / participating member of the forum, attempt to show you’re genuine, offer to help out or offer advice etc with any queries or issues etc, and you’ll soon be included in the various ‘trusted groups/members’ (for want of a better phrase).

Also, a few project creators have left in recent times due to the constant ‘link request’ posts made by newbies filling up the four main Fan Project sections of the site. Not even bothering to look up how things are done on here, how to ask for a project link, the site rules, nor leaving feedback or reviews, discussing the actual projects, or attempting to become members of the community. Just more and more ‘link request’ posts - with some of them indicating they don’t even own the official retail release (and just after ‘free stuff’)…

I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation Project I am interested in - but I don’t know how to get / acquire / download it?

or

❗ The correct way of… how to ask for a fan project …on the OriginalTrilogy•com ❗

PS: it may be worth asking the moderators to move this thread into the Preservation of Other Properties section of the site - it’ll likely get better coverage / more suited in there. 👍

JadedSkywalker said:

Yeah i wanted to see this when it was Rogue Squadron and Patty was the director.

Same here, mate - such a pity we likely won’t get to see that.
 

Mocata said:

Me too, doesn’t inspire confidence.

&

Skybatman said:

JadedSkywalker said:

Yeah i wanted to see this when it was Rogue Squadron and Patty was the director.

is the same movie but envolved to this ?

Probably so, mate. It feels kind of weird; I was quite looking forward to seeing Rogue Squadron - yet have little interest in this. Obviously, if and when information and trailers arrive that’ll likely change… IF.

a 10 minute youtube video on ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ from Star Wars Celebration in Japan:-

Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy | Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2025
 

From the announcement article up on StarWars•com: In Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, the Former Sith Returns…
 

'After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

During the 20th anniversary Lucasfilm Animation panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan, surprise guest Sam Witwer took the stage to reveal his return to the galaxy as the star of the next animated series — Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.

Witwer first portrayed Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, later reprising the role in Star Wars Rebels. In a new series set after the events of the final season of The Clone Wars, Maul rises again to lead the underworld factions.

Fans attending the panel in person got an early look at the series’ new animation style with an in-room-only sizzle.

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord is currently in production and will debut on Disney+ in 2026.’

Well, it is content I suppose. Like Mocata, I feel his character has already had a lot of exposure with much of his life already told over the years after ‘coming back from the dead’ ™… and was instead looking forward to something new and fresh for the GFFA.

a 19 minute youtube video on ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ (and Maul in general) from Star Wars Celebration in Japan:-

Sam Witwer and Athena Portillo | Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2025 (with Sam Witwer as Maul - so no Peter Serafinowicz)
 

JoyOfEditing said:

I’m well late to this party, but I’m looking for a HQ scan of the STAR TOURS main screen. Has anyone come across one in recent days?

I need it to fry Porkins properly: https://youtu.be/dJZC6yTDbyw

Cheers!

-JoE

darth_ender is likely the person to ask for that, mate. Knowledgeable and friendly bloke with a love for Star Tours - so definitely worth sending him a PM to see if he can help (or knows someone who can).
 

These may be of some use…

35 Years of Star Tours Adventures With D23 - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 - with some quality shots 39 minutes in.

STAR TOURS 1987 | 70mm Ride Film - though with annoying logos - could be worth asking the youtuber if he has the original logo-less source? It does appear to be decent quality…

Star Tours (1987) — Original Simulator Film - decent-ish quality (1080p60 according to youtube)…

Vultural said:

An abandoned Blockbuster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL5yOZ2BWYo

Love those kind of videos - thanks for posting it up, Vultural. 👍

I used to really enjoy Adam The Woo’s content back when he did ‘travelling videos’ through quiet / deserted / abandoned streets and ‘backwater’ type towns in the US (he’s also throw in some US history for each street or town, too).

Some of the video and gaming stores occasionally had some leftover stock in them (no good titles of course - though fun to see).
 

JayArgonaut said:

oojason said:

‘Owner of UK’s only surviving DVD rental store says shop is booming 40 years later | SWNS’:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoV-9eKrW_M - a 3 minute video at the SWNS youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'The owner of the UK’s longest surviving DVD rental store is surprised that business is thriving - 40 years after they opened.

Colin Richards, 71, opened TVL Allstar Video in Haverhill, Suffolk, UK in 1984 and it originally started as a company that leased video tapes to other shops.

He then decided to start renting films and the store now has around 8,500 DVDs including Forrest Gump - which has been borrowed at least 2,000 times.’
 

Thanks for sharing this oojason. 😃

The availability of physical media remains an important resource on many fronts, despite the rise of VOD services. Just last month, Ofcom published a report detailing that four and a half million Brits lack Internet access and another 400,000 have broadband accounts but don’t (know how to?) use them.

Imagine how many of them have become cut off from new releases with the disappearance of DVDs and Blu-rays from supermarkets etc?

Spot on, mate - and also likely explains the mini-resurgence of DVDs and blu-rays (especially in pawn and charity shops).

Brings a warm feeling and some welcome nostalgia when I see those type of videos online too. 👍
 

From lockdown times…

Liverpool video shop delivers classic VHS tapes to the elderly | 5 News - a 2 minute youtube video from 2020.

^ the blurb: ‘In Liverpool, one of the UK’s last video shops delivering free packs full of classic tapes, to elderly people, for a welcome fix of nostalgia.’

oojason said:

Now, the major Hollywood studios are beginning to release their latest movies for sale, directly to the public, sometimes only months after their theatrical release. The Oscar-winning drama Rain Man will hit the shops and the rental stores simultaneously, and will be available for purchase at a fraction of the price of a typical new release. Will the public snap it up? Barry Norman chats to retailers, video distributors, video rental stores and the general public to find out.

Ahhhhh Rain Man! My English teacher had that on VHS and offered to lend it to me as a reward if I completed and submitted my homework. I never did… Oh well. 😄

That’s a very interesting context as to why she owned what was presumably the sell-through release as that would’ve been the landmark period when home video releases became affordable in the UK. Prior to that, I remember the prices hovering around £70 and it’s incredible to reminisce that people actually forked out that amount of money for a film!

Yeah, my nephews and nieces look at me like like I’m mad when I tell them how much videos used to cost in the early 80’s (likely to also boost the blossoming rental market at the time). Then I explain there were multiple video rental stores on the high streets were also quite prevalent - even the petrol stations used to try and muscle in on the rental tape market. That we’d spend 20-30 minutes deciding which film to hire out (if in a large group trying to agree on renting something) from whole walls filled with video tapes - and they look at me like I’ve lost my marbles!

Kudos to your English teacher - I wish mine was like that (though I’d have never got the tape either!) 😃
 

Kiriki-kun said:

Hi,

Recently I got interested in 35mm scans of movies I already know, or classics that didn’t yet seen.
I was digging a bit, but found only Star Wars (4k77 and the rest) and Terminator 2.
I found few topics here about financing those type of projects, but most of them is really old.

My question would be how I should be looking for those scans?
Should I PM everyone separetly?
I don’t mind paying for that, but also I’m not able to spend hundreds of $ for few scans

Thanks for help!

Welcome to the OT!
 

The Preservation of Other Properties section is where you’ll find most 35mm scan projects (outside of Star Wars).

There is a useful ❕ An Index Of Projects & Help Thread for Preservation of Other Properties… ❕ thread pinned at the top of that site section. In this Index is a sub-category for 35mm ‘scanning opportunity’ preservation projects; + WIPs…
 

^ some of the projects featured in there ask for donations to help fund the scanning etc - and some others do not. For those projects that pique your interest… simply read through the thread, follow any instructions given… or if in doubt send a PM to project/thread creator.
 

Have a good look around the place and you’ll likely soon find any additional info & pointers you may be looking for - and good luck with it. 👍

The ❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕ thread may be of some help.
 

 
Another cracking video from Original Trilogy Talk!

^ an actual insightful, perceptive, and engaging youtube channel focusing on the OT - using video content from the theatrical cuts…

The Journey of the Millennium Falcon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6KfeBd0N8E - a 7 minute video.
 

The blurb: ‘An analysis of the Millennium Falcon as a character in the Original Star Wars Trilogy: The Falcon is much more than a ship. Through its service to the story and themes, it becomes essentially a character of its own, complete with its own arc and identifiable characteristics. We all love the Falcon, so let’s take a closer look at its journey and see if there are any real life takeaways we can glean from it.’

Original Trilogy Talk: www.youtube.com/@OriginalTrilogyTalk/videos | https://x.com/OTTalk22

^ I’d thoroughly recommended checking out their other videos (plus ‘shorts’) videos and twitter content on the Original Trilogy as well…
 

enater said:

I do not know much in terms of the technicalities of film preservation. Should this release be considered for digital archiving and preservation? Does anyone have any additional information on the release? Thanks to all and may the Force be with you!

Welcome to the OT!

Absolutely mate. It is quite a rare release - and as you’ve listed below… there are some intriguing differences with the other similar releases of the time. A preservation project for this unique set would be most welcome. 👍

Wishing you all the best with it.
 

This is a bit of a ‘long shot’ ask…
 

We’re looking for the 1997 SE of Lee’s Return Of The Jedi project - or any of his 1995 THX OT project - with the aim of adding them to the ‘legacy list’ of preservations and endeavours from the OriginalTrilogy•com over the years, here:-

📍 A few available Original Trilogy Preservations - from a long time ago . . . . 📍 | 225+ OT•com listed & accessible projects
 

If anyone still has a copy they’d be willing to share (or may know someone who does) please let me or SnooPac know - thank you. 👍
 

There are a small number of fan edits / similar projects available in…
 

• 📍 A few available Original Trilogy Preservations - from a long time ago . . . . 📍 | 225+ OT•com projects listed & accessible.

^ Note: You must be an active/contributing member of the site; someone with 30+ posts - without including any ‘link request’ posts.

• Mk_9000’s intriguing The Star Wars Fan Edit Database project is also well worth checking through…