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Post: #69738
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69738/action/topic#69738
Time: 4-Oct-2004 7:29 PM

^ Probably so m8 - though it is getting rather large now, and even more difficult to keep track of the differing versions.

Only a shame the other versions don't have their own info threads too, like Zion, MeBeJedi and ISOMIX have...

Post: #69638
Topic: ***The "official" Screenshots feedback thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69638/action/topic#69638
Time: 4-Oct-2004 1:32 PM

The Tantive IV show the brightness and detail comparsions quite well, IMHO.

Some screenshots of the space battles (perhaps with stars in the background) would go down very nicely for comparing the darker scenes?

Post: #69637
Topic: Info: Amazing Stories, Issue 605 November 2004 - Jay quotes...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69637/action/topic#69637
Time: 4-Oct-2004 1:30 PM

Jay! Jay! NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo....

Post: #69632
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69632/action/topic#69632
Time: 4-Oct-2004 1:12 PM

At the start of both the Star Wars: Episode 1 and Episode 2 of the MagnoliaFan Edits is this message:-

‘It was once said that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. This is merely another.’

MagnoliaFan himself, can be contacted via email, at magnoliafan78@hotmail.com

Star Wars: Episode I – ‘The Phantom Menace’, has been renamed 'Balance Of The Force'. It's run time is 1:57.06 and features 23 chapters.

It's opening crawl:-

For a thousand generations, the
Galactic Republic has thrived under
the guidance of the Jedi Knights.
But now, even under the semblance
of peace, a crisis stirs.

The Nemoidian Trade Federation,
outraged by the prohibition of slave
labor in core systems, has seized
the peaceful planet of Naboo with a
blockade of deadly warships.

While the Senate's endless rhetoric
drowns Naboo's cries for justice,
Chancellor Valorum has secretly
dispatched two Jedi Knights to
resolve the conflict...

It’s Chapter Stops*:–

01 Balance Of The Force ... 0:00.00
02 Short Negotiations ... 0:02.40
03 Queen Amidala ... 0:07.21
04 Jar Jar Binks ... 0:10.04
05 Olah Gunga ... 0:13.17
06 Escape From Naboo ... 0:18.42
07 Tatooine ... 0:23.41
08 Anakin Skywalker ... 0:28.31
09 Fateful Dinner ... 0:33.51
10 Deal with Watto ... 0:38.42
11 Preparation for the Race ... 0:43.13
12 Podrace ... 0:47.01
13 No longer a Slave ... 0:57.02
14 Queen’s Worries ... 1:01.27
15 Coruscant ... 1:06.52
16 Plead Their Case ... 1:12.25
17 Council’s Decision ... 1:18.16
18 Forming an Alliance ... 1:23.37
19 “Activate the Droids!” ... 1:28.12
20 Lord Maul ... 1:33.14
21 Reaching the Throne Room ... 1:37.35
22 Control Ship Destroyed ... 1:43.05
23 Qui-Gon’s Funeral & End Celebration ... 1:47.28

Star Wars: Episode II – ‘Attack Of The Clones’, has been renamed 'The Clone War'. It's run time is 2:09.58 and features 22 chapters.

It's opening crawl:-

Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic
Republic. Over a thousand star
sytems, under the leadership of
the mysterious Count Dooku, have
declared their intention to seceed
from the Republic.

This seperatist movement has
made it nearly impossible for the
limited number of Jedi Knights to
continue maintaining peace and
order throughout the galaxy.

Senator Amidala, former Queen of
Naboo, is returning to Coruscant for
the first time in a decade, to
vote on the issue of creating an
Army of the Republic, to combat
the growing rebellion...

It’s Chapter Stops*:-

01 The Clone War ... 0:00.00
02 Old Friends ... 0:06.46
03 Speeder Chase ... 0:09.43
04 Nightclub ... 0:19.01
05 New Assignment ... 0:23.44
06 Jedi Archive ... 0:29.11
07 Missing Planet ... 0:34.26
08 Clones ... 0:40.52
09 Confessions ... 0:46.14
10 Tracking the Fetts ... 0:51.14
11 Return to Tatooine ... 0:58.47
12 Separatist Alliance ... 1:06.31
13 Enemies Revealed ... 1:14.30
14 Emergency Powers ... 1:21.07
15 Droid Factory ... 1:27.10
16 Executions ... 1:32.23
17 Attack Of The Clones ... 1:39.46
18 Forward Command Centre ... 1:47.12
19 Duel with Dooku ... 1:54.00
20 Yoda to the Rescue ... 1:56.48
21 “Begun, the Clone Wars has” ... 2:00.22
22 End Credits ... 2:03.23

* = Chapter Stop Titles taken from Hal9000's excellent DVD Inserts

IMHO they have both been edited and put together extremely well - there are no jarring edited scenes which stick out. The picture and sound quality are that of DVD standard (which is what both MF Edits were sourced from).

Lines of dialogue changes, alien's voice dubbing, subtitle changes - which alter the story somewhat, length of scenes, musical score changes, sound effects changes, the re-arranging of certain scenes, scene omissions and insertion of deleted scenes all feature in both films.

These MagnoliaFan Edits keep the Prequel Trilogy (so far) more in-keeping with the Original Trilogy in terms of the feel and pace of the films.

There are various fan/home-made DVD covers to go with the MFE releases.

MagnoliaFan is planning an MF Edit of Star Wars: Episode III – ‘Revenge Of The Sith’, though obviously this will not happen for some time...

More details of the changes made in both Edits can be found in the very 1st post - in here:-

Rikter's SW Stuff & Info...

Post: #69584
Topic: ***The "official" Screenshots feedback thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69584/action/topic#69584
Time: 4-Oct-2004 9:30 AM

Great thread BadAsh - will come in handy for a starting point for those wishing to find info on the various versions of the OT on dvd too.

Good work m8

Post: #69579
Topic: ***The "ISOMIX" feedback thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69579/action/topic#69579
Time: 4-Oct-2004 9:10 AM

Cheers for the pics BadAsh.

Looking forward to viewing your screenshot comparison thread

Post: #69564
Topic: Using the '04 SE DVD version to restore the Original (with lots of info)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69564/action/topic#69564
Time: 4-Oct-2004 7:49 AM

mverta

simply fascinating - I had no idea they'd changed so much. Looking forward to learning a lot more.

Keep up the good work. Nice looking site too.

Post: #69411
Topic: DVD labels art
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69411/action/topic#69411
Time: 3-Oct-2004 4:19 AM

There will hopefully be some quality DiscArt here soon:-

Rebel Rouser's OT Cover Repository

(as well as covers and inserts)

Post: #69410
Topic: What's better than sitting down and watching the original Star Wars on laserdisc?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69410/action/topic#69410
Time: 3-Oct-2004 4:11 AM

Nice going, Jay

At that point with luck riding high I'd gone and bought a lottery ticket too

I'd no idea what a shadowy world I have entered when registering here - strange deals in parking lots...

Post: #69033
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69033/action/topic#69033
Time: 1-Oct-2004 9:10 AM

At the start of both the Star Wars: Episode 1 and Episode 2 of the MagnoliaFan Edits is this message:-

‘It was once said that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. This is merely another.’

MagnoliaFan himself, can be contacted via email, at magnoliafan78@hotmail.com

Star Wars: Episode I – ‘The Phantom Menace’, has been renamed 'Balance Of The Force'. It's run time is 1:57.06 and features 23 chapters.

It's opening crawl:-

For a thousand generations, the
Galactic Republic has thrived under
the guidance of the Jedi Knights.
But now, even under the semblance
of peace, a crisis stirs.

The Nemoidian Trade Federation,
outraged by the prohibition of slave
labor in core systems, has seized
the peaceful planet of Naboo with a
blockade of deadly warships.

While the Senate's endless rhetoric
drowns Naboo's cries for justice,
Chancellor Valorum has secretly
dispatched two Jedi Knights to
resolve the conflict...

It’s Chapter Stops*:–

01 Balance Of The Force ... 0:00.00
02 Short Negotiations ... 0:02.40
03 Queen Amidala ... 0:07.21
04 Jar Jar Binks ... 0:10.04
05 Olah Gunga ... 0:13.17
06 Escape From Naboo ... 0:18.42
07 Tatooine ... 0:23.41
08 Anakin Skywalker ... 0:28.31
09 Fateful Dinner ... 0:33.51
10 Deal with Watto ... 0:38.42
11 Preparation for the Race ... 0:43.13
12 Podrace ... 0:47.01
13 No longer a Slave ... 0:57.02
14 Queen’s Worries ... 1:01.27
15 Coruscant ... 1:06.52
16 Plead Their Case ... 1:12.25
17 Council’s Decision ... 1:18.16
18 Forming an Alliance ... 1:23.37
19 “Activate the Droids!” ... 1:28.12
20 Lord Maul ... 1:33.14
21 Reaching the Throne Room ... 1:37.35
22 Control Ship Destroyed ... 1:43.05
23 Qui-Gon’s Funeral & End Celebration ... 1:47.28

Star Wars: Episode II – ‘Attack Of The Clones’, has been renamed 'The Clone War'. It's run time is 2:09.58 and features 22 chapters.

It's opening crawl:-

Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic
Republic. Over a thousand star
sytems, under the leadership of
the mysterious Count Dooku, have
declared their intention to seceed
from the Republic.

This seperatist movement has
made it nearly impossible for the
limited number of Jedi Knights to
continue maintaining peace and
order throughout the galaxy.

Senator Amidala, former Queen of
Naboo, is returning to Coruscant for
the first time in a decade, to
vote on the issue of creating an
Army of the Republic, to combat
the growing rebellion...

It’s Chapter Stops*:-

01 The Clone War ... 0:00.00
02 Old Friends ... 0:06.46
03 Speeder Chase ... 0:09.43
04 Nightclub ... 0:19.01
05 New Assignment ... 0:23.44
06 Jedi Archive ... 0:29.11
07 Missing Planet ... 0:34.26
08 Clones ... 0:40.52
09 Confessions ... 0:46.14
10 Tracking the Fetts ... 0:51.14
11 Return to Tatooine ... 0:58.47
12 Separatist Alliance ... 1:06.31
13 Enemies Revealed ... 1:14.30
14 Emergency Powers ... 1:21.07
15 Droid Factory ... 1:27.10
16 Executions ... 1:32.23
17 Attack Of The Clones ... 1:39.46
18 Forward Command Centre ... 1:47.12
19 Duel with Dooku ... 1:54.00
20 Yoda to the Rescue ... 1:56.48
21 “Begun, the Clone Wars has” ... 2:00.22
22 End Credits ... 2:03.23

* = Chapter Stop Titles taken from Hal9000's excellent DVD Inserts

IMHO they have both been edited and put together extremely well - there are no jarring edited scenes which stick out. The picture and sound quality are that of DVD standard (which is what both MF Edits were sourced from).

Lines of dialogue changes, alien's voice dubbing, subtitle changes - which alter the story somewhat, length of scenes, musical score changes, sound effects changes, the re-arranging of certain scenes, scene omissions and insertion of deleted scenes all feature in both films.

These MagnoliaFan Edits keep the Prequel Trilogy (so far) more in-keeping with the Original Trilogy in terms of the feel and pace of the films.

There are various fan/home-made DVD covers to go with the MFE releases.

MagnoliaFan is planning an MF Edit of Star Wars: Episode III – ‘Revenge Of The Sith’, though obviously this will not happen for some time...

More details can be found in the very 1st post - in here:-

Rikter's SW Stuff & Info...

Post: #69031
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69031/action/topic#69031
Time: 1-Oct-2004 9:05 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Ekul
there is a fan re-edit of AOTC?? i didnt know about this or that 1 even existed. i was aware of the TPM MagFan 1.2 reedit. hey, MF .... how much would it cost to get the reedits of TPM and AOTC from you? thanks

Darth Ekul - you may need to turn your PMs on - you can do so by clicking on 'profile'.

Post: #69039
Topic: Aliens DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69039/action/topic#69039
Time: 1-Oct-2004 3:33 AM

Are there any differences between the Region1 and Region2 of the Alien Quadrilogy?

I'm thinking of getting it - tho wasn't sure which to get, and did a rumour that there may be differences...

Post: #68899
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68899/action/topic#68899
Time: 30-Sep-2004 8:29 PM

^ Keep up the good work, Zion

I like your website m8 - and the screencaps really show what we are going to be in for.

Would it be worthwhile creating a new thread with a bit of very basic info and then a link to your website? - it does get difficult for us regulars to keep up with the latest news in a 96 page thread full of differing and often confusing versions - let alone any new posters - some many not even be aware you are doing a set...

Post: #68881
Topic: Info Wanted: Which OT DVD Preservation Has the Best Video Quality?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68881/action/topic#68881
Time: 30-Sep-2004 8:01 PM

Rik

Can you give us some info on the ISOMIX version ?

Are they anamorphic or letterbox, what sound do they use, what are they sourced from, any commentaries, any subtitles, and any menus ?

Post: #68924
Topic: The PERFECT article addressing the 1997SE-2004DVD OT changes and their ickiness
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68924/action/topic#68924
Time: 30-Sep-2004 3:53 PM

Great read - thanks for posting it Rege

I always liked Simon Pegg's Star Wars homage scenes in Spaced. Hopefully there'll be a third season of it.

Post: #68698
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68698/action/topic#68698
Time: 30-Sep-2004 11:15 AM

Zack - you probably need to turn on your PM function - you can access it under the 'profile' bit.

Laserschwert - that's some great work.

Post: #68680
Topic: The OT Cover Repository
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68680/action/topic#68680
Time: 30-Sep-2004 8:39 AM

Great work Rebel Rouser

Looking forward to seeing even more covers than have been posted on here over the past few months

Is it worth considering putting 'Letterbox Widescreen' after the TR47 bit and 'Anamorphic Widescreen' after Dr Gonzo - may certainly help anyone not aware of the differencses.

Cool ot.com banner too.

Post: #68689
Topic: OT.com is so loved....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68689/action/topic#68689
Time: 30-Sep-2004 4:26 AM

I think a couple of the posters there may be under the impression that we ALL hate the PT, want GL dead, despise the 97SEs and can't comprehend why some people here like the MagnoliaFan Edits of Ep1 and Ep2 over the the official versions.

Looks like we are all the same and have no other opinions...

Probably best to ingore the trolling.

Post: #68536
Topic: Info Wanted: Which OT DVD Preservation Has the Best Video Quality?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68536/action/topic#68536
Time: 29-Sep-2004 6:34 PM

Sam_Lu

Let us know what you think of the Farsight version. There are very few - if any - reviews of it on here.

Cheers.

Post: #68469
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68469/action/topic#68469
Time: 29-Sep-2004 4:48 PM

^ Cheers Rik

Cool logo btw

Post: #68473
Topic: Customized Tins/ Paul Champagne
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68473/action/topic#68473
Time: 29-Sep-2004 10:55 AM

Sluggo - that looks a damn fine boxset to me

One really small nitpick - is it possible to rearrange the 3 pics from eac film so it runs in order? ie SW, ESB, RoTJ and not RoTJ, ESB, SW?

Post: #68332
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68332/action/topic#68332
Time: 29-Sep-2004 10:18 AM

Those seeking the MagnoliaFan Edits of Episodes 1 and 2 on dvdr should go here, and scroll down to the Edits section:-

Rikter's SW Stuff and Info...

Post: #67740
Topic: I Just Wanted to Thank....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67740/action/topic#67740
Time: 27-Sep-2004 5:09 AM

Personally, I don't think anyone should feel bad about having to buy 'bootleg' copies of the PRE Special Edition Original Trilogy - after all George Lucas himself has stated on more than one occasion that these versions no longer exist.

I wouldn't even consider tham as bootlegs.

IIRC the people who have worked hard to create the various versions of the Original Trilogy are not driving around in Ferraris or planning a trip to their condos on the 'profits' of any $ or £ they receive for the discs - and nor are they funding any global terrorism or drug empires.

They are just fans with a bit of time, determination and willingness to learn on how to give people what they want - and what they deserve.

Post: #67618
Topic: Info Wanted: How many bootleg DVD sets are there that are worth talking about?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67618/action/topic#67618
Time: 26-Sep-2004 8:23 PM

Asha

A selection of SW stuff can be found here:-

Rikter's SW Info

Post: #67614
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67614/action/topic#67614
Time: 26-Sep-2004 8:16 PM

I really like the yellow sabre in TCW - the way it appears as almost flame-like is captivating.

Was surprised that some of C3P0's 'comedic' lines made it to the final MFE cut - it does seem out of place amongst the events that have just taken place in the arena.

Magnolia - I look forward to your new TCW cut - is it just TCW that you are re-doing, or is it BOTF as well?