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Post
#56438
Topic
That Star Wars Feeling - that brought me here...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/56438/action/topic#56438
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Cool pic Luke - the 2nd pic is most likely it, though as a kid I thought the thing was a LOT bigger than that. Strange how the mind plays tricks on you over the years...


I can't believe how much some of this stuff goes for on ebay.co.uk - at the moment they've got a Palitoy Power Droid action figure for £500:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50277&item=5911600559&rd=1


Imagine what a rare mint condition Death Star would go for...
Post
#56282
Topic
Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/56282/action/topic#56282
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Hi Jambe Davdar - I did get both Balance Of The Force (Ep1) and The Clone War (Ep2) of the MFE on dvdr. The pic and sound quality are dvd quality, the cuts and insertion have given made the film more inkeeping with the OT (and far less cartoonty than the official versions), and for me they are the definitve editions of the 1st two Eps.

There's a post on them in the first page of this thread

Hope you enjoy 'em...


(I have also come to the conclusion that Rikter has managed to somehow clone himself a few times to keep up with all things SW... )
Post
#55999
Topic
All Of The OT Formats & Releases...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/55999/action/topic#55999
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Hopefully this’ll help out anyone wondering about all the differing formats and releases for ‘home viewing’ of the Original Trilogy out there…

Info taken from the excellent http://www.davisdvd.com website (mainly USA releases and dates):-
 

It’s worth checking out the links themselves as they have the Picture Covers (very cool) of each of the releases…

http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep4.htm or http://web.archive.org/web/20060206031246/http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep4.htm

http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep5.htm or http://web.archive.org/web/20050311091851/http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep5.htm

http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep6.htm or http://web.archive.org/web/20050206041829/http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep6.htm

http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep_misc.htm or http://web.archive.org/web/20050206042506/http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep_misc.htm

 

“Star Wars : Episode IV - A New Hope”:-

? RELEASE DATE: May 1982
? STUDIO: 20th Century Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMATS: VHS, Betamax
? COMMENTS: This first home video release was for rental only and was unavailable for purchase
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Linear stereo audio (mono compatible)
? OTHER COMMENTS: Comes in a plastic case with “Video Rental Library” stickered labels on the front, back and spine

? RELEASE DATE: 1982
? STUDIO: 20th Century Fox Video & CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: RCA CED
? COMMENTS: Released first under the 20th Century Fox Video logo, and then CBS/FOX (the rarer of the two)
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Pan & scan transfer; linear stereo audio (mono compatible)
? OTHER COMMENTS: The film is time-compressed to 116 min. to fit the 120 min. CED limit

? RELEASE DATE: 1982
? STUDIO: 20th Century Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMATS: VHS, Betamax
? COMMENTS: Repriced for consumer sale
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Linear stereo audio (mono compatible)
? OTHER COMMENTS: Comes with a side-opening “drawer” slipcase

? RELEASE DATE: 1982
? STUDIO: 20th Century Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMAT: Laserdisc
? COMMENTS: One Extended-Play CLV disc
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Pan & scan transfer; stereo sound
? OTHER COMMENTS: The film is time-compressed to 116 min. to fit the 120 min. CLV limit

? RELEASE DATE: 1982
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMATS: VHS, Betamax
? COMMENTS: VHS/Beta re-release #1 (under new CBS/FOX logo)
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Stereo audio (mono compatible)
? OTHER COMMENTS: Comes with a side-opening “drawer” slipcase with the VHS/Beta logo on the spine in a die-cut window

? RELEASE DATE: 1982
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: Laserdisc
? COMMENTS: Released under new CBS/FOX logo, the Extended-Play CLV disc was also issued as a 3 platter Standard-Play CAV edition
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Pan & scan transfer; Stereo Surround sound
? OTHER COMMENTS: The film is time-compressed to 118 min. to fit the 120 min. CLV limit

? RELEASE DATE: 1983
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMATS: VHS, Betamax
? COMMENTS: VHS/Beta re-release #2
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: Audio upgraded to HiFi Stereo (mono compatible)
? OTHER COMMENTS: Now comes in the regular open-bottom VHS slip cover

? RELEASE DATE: 1984
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: VHS
? COMMENTS: VHS re-release #3
? OTHER COMMENTS: This is the first home video version to include C-3PO’s line “The tractor beam is coupled to the main reactor in seven locations. A power loss at one of the terminals will allow the ship to leave.”

? RELEASE DATE: 1986
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: VHS
? COMMENTS: VHS re-release #4
? OTHER COMMENTS: Same as the 1984 VHS release (even with identical ? markings) except with a trilogy commercial added after the feature

? RELEASE DATE: 1987
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: VHS
? COMMENTS: VHS re-release #5
? OTHER COMMENTS: 1977-1987 Trilogy Anniversary commercial added at start of tape

? RELEASE DATE: 1989
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: Laserdisc
? COMMENTS: The first domestic letterboxed (2.35:1) edition
? OTHER COMMENTS: This laserdisc edition does contain C-3PO’s dialogue in the Death Star control room (“The tractor beam is coupled to the main reactor in seven locations. A power loss at one of the terminals will allow the ship to leave.”). The film is spread over 3 sides of 2 Extended-Play CLV discs and is housed in a gatefold jacket

? RELEASE DATE: 1990
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMATS: VHS, Betamax
? COMMENTS: VHS re-release #6
? OTHER COMMENTS: New package design with a small picture of Vader on the side; Trilogy commercial ('77-'87 anniversary?) at start of tape; Also comes bundled up into the Trilogy Slipcase box set

? RELEASE DATE: 1992
? STUDIO: CBS/FOX
? RELEASE FORMAT: VHS
? COMMENTS: “Special Collector’s Edition” letterbox edition (taken from 1989 LD transfer)
? OTHER COMMENTS: Available separately or in a navy blue box set that includes “From SW to Jedi” tape, book, certificate and a hologram of 1977 artwork on the box.

? RELEASE DATE: 1993
? STUDIO: Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMAT: THX Certified Laserdisc
? COMMENTS: Mammoth 9-CAV disc (SRP $250) remastered Trilogy “Definitive Collection” with tons and tons of extras, audio commentaries, trailers, interviews, storyboards, The Creative Impulse hardcover book and more!
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: New THX digital picture and sound remasters; letterbox (2.35:1)
? OTHER COMMENTS: The new sound mix created for this edition (supervised by Ben Burtt) is once again missing C3PO’s “tractor beam” dialogue

? RELEASE DATE: 1995
? STUDIO: Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMATS: VHS
? COMMENTS: New previews; interview with Leonard Maltin and George Lucas; advertised as “the last chance to own the original trilogy”
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: New THX digital picture and sound remasters; pan & scan versions available separately or in a box set; letterboxed version only available in the slipcase box set
? OTHER COMMENTS: Box set variations: (1) tapes slid out from the right side (2) box had lift-up flap and was made from an entirely different cardboard stock.

? RELEASE DATE: 1995
? STUDIO: Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMAT: THX Certified Laserdisc
? COMMENTS: New previews; interview with Leonard Maltin and George Lucas; “The last chance to own the original version of Star Wars”
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: New THX digital picture and sound remasters; letterbox (2.35:1)
? OTHER COMMENTS: Uses the same letterbox transfer as the CAV Definitive Collection, only presented on 2 CLV discs (gatefold jacket)

? RELEASE DATE: 1995
? STUDIO: Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMAT: VHS
? COMMENTS: The Executor Box Set: a limited numbered edition tin box set (20,000) released in the UK. Contains THX widescreen VHS tapes of all three films, ‘From Star Wars To Jedi - The Making Of A Saga’ documentary, 5 hours of supplemental material, scripts for all three movies, three video art prints, six matte painting prints, booklet, and a numbered certificate of authenticity
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS: These PAL VHS tapes use the letterbox transfers made for laserdisc
? OTHER COMMENTS: Supplements include: The Making Of Star Wars, SPFX Empire - The Making Of The Empire Strikes Back, Classic Creatures - The Making Of Return Of The Jedi, From Star Wars To Jedi - The Making Of A Saga, Original Teaser & Release Trailers From All 3 Movies, Interviews With George Lucas, The Lucasfilm Archive Tour, The Star Wars Gallery With Ralph McQuarrie, Sound Advice: An Interview With Ben Burtt, How Walkers Walk: Stop Motion Workshop Footage - Narrated By Dennis Muren, The Flight Through The Asteroids: A Storyboard Comparison, The ABC’s Of Jedi Effects: An Interview With Dennis Muren, Jedi Videomatics: A Moving Storyboard - Narrated By Ken Ralston, Lapti Nek: The Music Video From Jabba’s Palace. Click here for a better look at the contents.

Release Format: VHS
Release Date: 1997
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Technical Comments: New THX-Certified 1.33:1 pan and scan or 2.35:1 letterboxed transfers with Digitally Mastered HiFi Stereo Surround sound
Comments: The 1997 Special Edition cut, includes a short behind-the-scenes featurette at the start of the tape
Other Comments: Available in gold (pan and scan) or silver (widescreen) box sets. 40,000 limited edition box sets were also available. They included the trilogy, a special edition making-of tape, a 35mm film clip, a pewter keepsake, The Art of Star Wars: Special Edition book and three poster prints

Release Format: Laserdisc
Release Date: 1997
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Technical Comments: THX-Certified 2.35:1 letterbox transfer with AC-3 Dolby Digital 5.1 and Digital Stereo Surround Sound
Comments: The 1997 Special Edition cuts on five Extended-Play CLV/Standard Play CAV discs (Cat# 410298501)
Other Comments: Also includes the special edition trailers and the nine behind-the-scenes shorts collected into one big featurette. The featurette includes additional material not included on the VHS editions

Release Format: VHS
Release Date: 2000
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Technical Comments: 2.35:1 letterboxed or 1.33:1 pan and scan transfers
Comments: Available in as part of Trilogy box sets, this re-release removes the 1997 “Special Edition” sub title
Other Comments: A 10 minute “Episode II” featurette has been added into the tape

Release Format: VCD
Release Date: 2000
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/VideoVan Singapore
Technical Comments: 1.33:1 pan and scan transfers, Dolby Digital Stereo Surround and no subtitles
Comments: Officially licensed six-disc NTSC VCD set featuring the 1997 Special Editions; includes a Malaysian Govt. stamp on back of package
Other Comments: These VCDs are housed in jewel cases and sold only in this set. A 10 min “Episode II” featurette is included. The VCDs can be imported domestically and can be played on any region DVD player

Release Format: DVD
Release Date: 2004
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Technical Comments: THX-Certified, 16x9 (2.35:1), Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , Dolby Digital Stereo Surround
Comments: 2004 Special Edition versions with newly-produced visual effects updates and fixes; Anamorphic Widescreen 4-disc set; Episode IV, A New Hope Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher; Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back Commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher; Episode VI, Return of the Jedi Commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher; Bonus Disc “Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy,” Featurettes (The Legendary Creatures of Star Wars, The Birth of the Lightsabre, The Legacy of Star Wars); teasers, trailers, TV spots; still galleries; Playable Xbox demo of Star Wars Battlefront; making of the Episode III videogame; Exclusive preview of Star Wars: Episode III
Other Comments: View individual cover art and bonus disc cover art

Release Format: DVD
Release Date: 2004
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Technical Comments: THX-Certified, Pan and Scan (1.33:1), Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , Dolby Digital Stereo Surround
Comments: 2004 Special Edition versions with newly-produced visual effects updates and fixes; Fullscreen 4-disc set; Episode IV, A New Hope Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher; Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back Commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher; Episode VI, Return of the Jedi Commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher; Bonus Disc “Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy,” Featurettes (The Legendary Creatures of Star Wars, The Birth of the Lightsabre, The Legacy of Star Wars); teasers, trailers, TV spots; still galleries; Playable Xbox demo of Star Wars Battlefront; making of the Episode III videogame; Exclusive preview of Star Wars: Episode III

Post
#55850
Topic
The ultimate editorial to George Lucas
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/55850/action/topic#55850
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I don't know much about the Holiday Special - but did GL actually make it himself (was he in charge?). If so, I'm surprised he hasn't gone back and done his vision of the film he wanted to do but the technology wasn't available at the time...


It does make me wonder if GL is aware of how many people own the Theatrical Edition of the OT on DVDr now... and how many more would get them if they knew where to look.