oojason

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Join date: 5-May-2004
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Post: #120826
Topic: Happy Independence Day!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120826/action/topic#120826
Time: 4-Jul-2005 1:43 PM

Yes. Happy 4th July - now all calm down and I'll make you all some nice English tea..?

Post: #120667
Topic: Episode III Photoshops
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120667/action/topic#120667
Time: 3-Jul-2005 2:30 PM

LMAO - like the exclusive Ep3 Set pic

Post: #120660
Topic: question about ESB
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120660/action/topic#120660
Time: 3-Jul-2005 1:46 PM

"McGUIRE!!! Come here, boy!!!"

...the memories...

Post: #120659
Topic: Info: MagnoliaFan on MF.com
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120659/action/topic#120659
Time: 3-Jul-2005 1:44 PM

Bashing the MagFan Edits seemed to be a favourite pastime of a few certain people at the MF.com - not only in that thread - some of people slating had not even seen them.

Classic arguements like 'I don't have to see them to know they're shite/ what they're about' etc and go on a long pointless tirade about them.

Just learn to ignore them.

Post: #120563
Topic: "Dirty" Ian
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120563/action/topic#120563
Time: 3-Jul-2005 7:11 AM

Saw him on an episode of the BBC spy drama Spooks (aka MI-5 in the US) - instantly recognised the voice, had to have a good few stares to recognise his face

Post: #120429
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120429/action/topic#120429
Time: 2-Jul-2005 12:26 PM

cheers guys

PMs sent

Post: #120406
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120406/action/topic#120406
Time: 2-Jul-2005 9:03 AM

Originally posted by: Mugsy
Hi!

First post here - just wanted to share the sentiments of others here in saying that I really appreciate the effort you are going to to preserve these films! I've gone and made a second donation to the cause, and will try to do the same each month.

Thought you might be interested in this laserdisc player which is currently in Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3317&item=5785377965&rd=1

Cheers!

Mugsy

Great find Mugsy - maybe the lads at the X0 project could come to some sort of arrangement to 'hire' the ld player for a few weeks - if they didn't want/need it permanantly...

Post: #120324
Topic: Jokes thread : Reloaded
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120324/action/topic#120324
Time: 1-Jul-2005 8:08 PM

^ LMAO - it was a big movie for a 56k dial up - though it was worth it

Post: #120309
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120309/action/topic#120309
Time: 1-Jul-2005 7:13 PM

I found it - though have to say (IMHO) it was hardly noticeable - I wish you or Hardcore were on the QC for the 2004 dvd release

Post: #120354
Topic: Who has caved?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120354/action/topic#120354
Time: 1-Jul-2005 4:22 PM

^ that looks strangely cool

I like the inlay art from AOTC - from the pics it looks a quality set.

Hope you enjoy 'em

on a tangent - I wonder what sort of art will feature on the coming Prequel Trilogy boxset - IMHO it'd be difficult to equal the Vader cover from the OT boxset...

Post: #120274
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120274/action/topic#120274
Time: 1-Jul-2005 4:10 PM

What scene is the audio dropout in ? - have watched through 18mins onwards (inc 19.37) but can't find anything...

Post: #120326
Topic: Who has caved?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120326/action/topic#120326
Time: 1-Jul-2005 2:12 PM

Were they good quality TR47?

Any good accompanying covers etc?

Post: #120312
Topic: The Annie Angst Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120312/action/topic#120312
Time: 1-Jul-2005 1:24 PM

Anchorhead - Tis a good job Hayden didn't get a job opposite William Shatner on Trek - imagine the... long pauses... between... the... words... - for dramatic effect...

(though have to say I imagine GL is as to blame as the actors for poor delivery)

Post: #120220
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120220/action/topic#120220
Time: 1-Jul-2005 11:23 AM

cheers agr1170

PM sent.

Post: #120132
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120132/action/topic#120132
Time: 1-Jul-2005 8:42 AM

Thanks for the newletter lads

I take it using PAL discs would not give much extra to the quality of the starfiields either? - great work with what you've done - I wonder how many other tricks and surprised you have in store for us...

Am looking forward to your next issue

Re- getting another XO Player - would it be worth putting a sticky topic up asking if anyone has any info or sourcesas to whether they may know of one? Maybe putting it up at other SW/LD/DVD restoration sites etc too?

Post: #120228
Topic: ROTS: What a shame...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120228/action/topic#120228
Time: 1-Jul-2005 5:41 AM

^ maybe Magnolia or ADM can do an Edit where Palpatine morphs into JarJar in his disfiguring fight...

hmnn...

from RoTJ - "and now young Skywalker, yousa gonna die"

Post: #120226
Topic: Am I the only one who thinks the CGI effects look fake?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120226/action/topic#120226
Time: 1-Jul-2005 5:39 AM

There seems to be a lot more background shots in the PT - I mean actors in the distance with CGI surrounding them as a background - than the OT where close up shots of the actors were the norm.

It gives substance to the view that the CGI takes you out of the story and characters and lessens it's effect - and changes the feel the of the saga. Obviously GL going back and inserting more CGI into the OT will 'help' change the overall direction style...

Post: #120223
Topic: The Annie Angst Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120223/action/topic#120223
Time: 1-Jul-2005 5:30 AM

I tihnk it's more the delivery of the line (and whole lot more - not just by Hayden) that makes it stick out like a sore thumb.

Unfortunately it SEEMS that none of the actors stood up to Lucas or suggested other better lines of dialogue, ala Ford and others in the OT - or had the ability to deliver lines in the way Guiness, Cushing, Earl Jones and others did...

Hayden may look a little mean and angst ridden - though his acting/delivery/ability left a lot to be desired - something which was a key factor in the Prequel Trilogy...

Post: #120131
Topic: Parody interview with George Lucas on OT changes
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120131/action/topic#120131
Time: 1-Jul-2005 2:10 AM

It's funny because it's true (in a Homer Simpson stylee)

cheers for that Jenny

Post: #120130
Topic: Who has caved?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120130/action/topic#120130
Time: 1-Jul-2005 2:09 AM

^ Dave - I'd recommend looking at the ADigitalMan's Edits in the Preservation & Fan Edit forum - they are a 2004dvd release that has been seSE'd...

The picture, sound and editing quality is of a very high standard - and what is more it views as Original Trilogy we know and grew up with (most of us over 30 anyway

)

There is also 2 (so far) Prequel Trilogy Edits from ADM - well worth seeing as these versions - like MagnoliaFan's Edits) are far more enjoyable and in keeping withe the OT than the official GL releases...

Post: #120128
Topic: Who thinks that George Lucas will release the OOT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120128/action/topic#120128
Time: 1-Jul-2005 2:02 AM

Sadly, I think Dave is correct - only the rights of Star Wars passing onto another may see the OOT released on a digital format, unless GL faces a monetary shortfall of some kind - and that's not very likely to happen...

Post: #120126
Topic: Why the OT will live on, while the PT fades away.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120126/action/topic#120126
Time: 1-Jul-2005 1:59 AM

Hi & Welcome Smashman

A very interesting 1st post - with some excellent points put across very well - I think you'll get on just fine on these boards...

Hope you enjoy it here

Post: #119856
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119856/action/topic#119856
Time: 30-Jun-2005 3:04 PM

Anyone help out a UK'er with a PAL version dvdr of this most intriguing Edit ?

Post: #119851
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119851/action/topic#119851
Time: 30-Jun-2005 2:42 PM

Moth3r - how noticeable are the side changes in the ANH version - are there any plans to correct them if they are ?

Post: #119789
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119789/action/topic#119789
Time: 30-Jun-2005 7:42 AM

I feel for you guys that have had bad/dodgy/burning problems with Episode 2 - ADM has done a top job in skilfully editing some of the original problem/'icky' scenes.

For some reason when I used dvdshrink 3.2 (with Nero 6 Ultra) I often had a similar problem - along with the dreaded 'cyclindrical error' whilst encoding - so went back to using dvdshrink 3.1 (with Nero 6 Ultra) - and havn't had a problem since.

Also installed Media Player Classic as my Windows Player 9.0 was being a pain in the arse playing certain dvdrs - again - since I've been using MP Classic there has been no problems.

Unsure exactly why these two programs have made such a difference to burning and watching dvdrs - but it's done the trick - maybe it's worth a try for others?

Good Luck