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Post: #63948
Topic: Customized Tins/ Paul Champagne
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63948/action/topic#63948
Time: 13-Sep-2004 1:41 PM

Some fantastic work on his site - looking forward to seeing what eveyone can come up with

Post: #63801
Topic: final cut?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63801/action/topic#63801
Time: 13-Sep-2004 1:22 AM

Hi & Welcome grand poobar kenobi

It's likely that GL will release yet another 'vision' of how his trilogy was 'supposed to look like in 77, 80 & 83'. When will this be? Possibly in 2007 - the 30th Anniversary of SW?

Maybe some time after he's finished Episode III we'll get an orignial trilogy and prequel trilogy combined box set - and don't be too surprised if there are changes to the prequels either...

At the cinema? Certainly wouldn't put it past him - another last chance to see the films as they are before he makes a catalogue of new changes to them as he did for the 97SE's...

Then there's blu-ray or hd-dvd or whatever the next new format is going to be - all new chances for GL to make a few more $$$

Post: #63369
Topic: OT bootleg DVD reviews
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63369/action/topic#63369
Time: 10-Sep-2004 2:03 PM

I think there were a couple of comparison shots between the tr47 set and Farsight set - could well do with the original anamorphic (Dr Gonzo) set up too anda few a screenshots from all 3 versions for a good comparison.

Post: #63368
Topic: UK differing 2004 Star Wars Trilogy DVD BoxSet Covers...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63368/action/topic#63368
Time: 10-Sep-2004 2:01 PM

I thought that too at first, but HMV state they have some sort of exclusive deal in which they are selling the Gold Covers in widescreen as some sort of limited edition.

Post: #63310
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63310/action/topic#63310
Time: 10-Sep-2004 1:10 PM — Edited 8-May-2025 8:45 PM

^ indeed, and would it have the missing C3P0 Tractor Beam line?

a 2024 edit…

BLAK0058 - ‘Star Wars Trilogy: ‘1995 THX Widescreen Edition’ - VHS Preservation Transfer MP4’ (project by kchrules)

Project Info provided by Rikter - at MySpleen (in 2018) - yet well worthy of an edit inclusion in here…

DETAILS

‘Star Wars Trilogy: ‘1995 THX Widescreen Edition’ - VHS Preservation Transfer MP4’

A.K.A. Star Wars “Faces” Set

A new boxset was released on VHS and LaserDisc in August 1995. It would be the
last time that the original versions of the Classic Trilogy were released on
both formats. The widescreen Laserdisc is derived from the transfer used on the
1993 Definitive Collection set. The sole special feature is a three-part
interview about the trilogy with George Lucas, conducted by Leonard Maltin.

PRESERVATION SOURCE

Title…: Star Wars Trilogy - THX Widescreen Edition Giftpack
Studio…: CBS/Fox Video
Release Date…: August 29, 1995
Release Format…: VHS Cassette Tapes
Catalog…: 0609
ISBN…: 0-8616-20609
Comments…: THX remastered

TRANSFER DETAILS

Project Title…: Star Wars Trilogy THX Widescreen Edition 1995 VHS Preservation
Preservationist.: Kchrules
Video Codec…: H264/MPEG-4 AVC (part 10)(avc1)
Audio Codec…: MPEG AAC/Stereo/189kbps/48000Hz/32bit
Hardware Used…: AGPtEK HD Capture Pro
Software Used…: Vegas Pro
Release Format…: MP4 Digital File

FILE SPECIFICATIONS

Video Format…: NTSC/Letterbox
Aspect Ratio…: 1.33.1/640x480
Audio Format…: Stereo
File Size…: 8.89 GB (3 Files @ 3.32 GB, 2.65 GB, and 2.91 GB)

//Post Information//

Posted by…: Rikter Blaksvn
Date Posted…: 08-15-2018
Tracker/Site…: Myspleen
Release Group…: Blaksvn-Torrentz
Release Catalog…: BLAK0058

In this torrent you’ll find

1 - MP4 video files that are all set to watch!
2 - Photos of the VHS covers and tapes
3 - This NFO file PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE!!

//Viewing Notes//

For best results enjoy with an ice cold beverage and a tasty treat
Spark it if you have it!
Pay it Forward
Word to the Spookies…

Post: #63278
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63278/action/topic#63278
Time: 10-Sep-2004 10:57 AM — Edited 21-Dec-2024 7:13 PM

very interesting set this anamorphic Farsight set seems.

I hope someone does a review in the ‘OT Bootleg Review’ thread when they have all 3 films…

a 2024 Edit…

BLAK0057 - ‘Star Wars Trilogy - 1990 Collectors Gift Pack VHS Preservation Transfer MP4’ (project by kchrules)

Project Info provided by Rikter - at MySpleen (in 2018) - yet well worthy of an edit inclusion in here…

PRESERVATION SOURCE

Title…: Star Wars Trilogy - Collectors Gift Pack
Studio…: CBS/Fox Video
Release Date…: September 11, 1990
Release Format…: VHS Cassette Tapes
Catalog…: 0609
ISBN…: 0-7939-0609-1
Comments…: The first giftpack set release

TRANSFER DETAILS

Project Title…: Star Wars Trilogy 1990 Collectors Gift Pack VHS Preservation
Preservationist.: Kchrules
Video Codec…: H264/MPEG-4 AVC (part 10)(avc1)
Audio Codec…: MPEG AAC/Stereo/189kbps/48000Hz/32bit
Hardware Used…: AGPtEK HD Capture Pro
Software Used…: Vegas Pro
Release Format…: MP4 Digital File

FILE SPECIFICATIONS

Video Format…: NTSC/Pan and Scan
Aspect Ratio…: 1.33.1/640x480
Audio Format…: Stereo
File Size…: 10 GB (3 Files @ 3.02 GB, 3.46 GB, and 3.50 GB)

Date Posted…: 08-14-2018
Tracker/Site…: Myspleen.net
Release Group…: Blaksvn-Torrentz
Release Catalog…: BLAK0057

In this torrent you’ll find…

1 - MP4 video files that are all set to watch!
2 - Photos of the VHS cover and tape

As ever… Word to the Spookies. And thanks for everything, Rik (and also to kchrules!)

Post: #63270
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63270/action/topic#63270
Time: 10-Sep-2004 7:48 AM

Spidernap - That's certainly a project that'll keep you busy for a while. Keep up the good work m8.

Post: #63314
Topic: UK differing 2004 Star Wars Trilogy DVD BoxSet Covers...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63314/action/topic#63314
Time: 10-Sep-2004 7:21 AM

The MVC cover does look cool - reminds me a little of the 1993 TDC Laserdisc covers. Free trump cards too, eh?

Post: #63304
Topic: The Digital Bits Review (2004 OT SE DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63304/action/topic#63304
Time: 10-Sep-2004 6:56 AM

^ doh - cheers for the correction, Darth Balls.

Post: #63298
Topic: UK differing 2004 Star Wars Trilogy DVD BoxSet Covers...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63298/action/topic#63298
Time: 10-Sep-2004 6:25 AM — Edited 20-Sep-2021 10:16 PM

Seems there is a choice of covers (other than the standard silver cover) for those interested in purchasing the new 2004 Star Wars Trilogy SE DVD set:-

MVC Black Vinyl Box Cover Set : Nathan Butler Review Info : discjunkietv Review Info

HMV Cover (Gold) (An HMV store exclusive in the UK. In widescreen - the same as the regular Silver boxset)

Gold Covered John Williams Star Wars Trilogy 2004 Soundtrack CD Release Set (HMV exclusive in the UK; regular set was silver):-

HMV Gold CD Set : Discogs Gold CD Set Info (HMV) : Discogs Silver CD Set Info (Regular)

Gold Star Wars Trilogy 2004 DVD Boxset and Gold JW Star Wars Trilogy 2004 Soundtrack CD Release Set - with £10 off (HMV):-

HMV SW Gold Offer

Post: #63269
Topic: The Digital Bits Review (2004 OT SE DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63269/action/topic#63269
Time: 10-Sep-2004 1:47 AM

I was under the impression that Digital Lowry were given the job of restoring the disentigrating original prints BEFORE they started making changes for the 97 Special Editions, and that Lowry himself stated that GL has a few digital masters of the original version.

Post: #63268
Topic: The Latest Star Wars 04' DVD review...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63268/action/topic#63268
Time: 10-Sep-2004 1:41 AM

They got a in a huff because someone asked about where the original versions of the film were? I wonder if all the GL top hierarchy feel the same way regarding the original versions...

Post: #63013
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63013/action/topic#63013
Time: 8-Sep-2004 7:25 PM

Hi Spidernap - have you thought about doing a box set cover, one for the Prequel Trilogy and one for Original Trilogy? (when time permits of course)

Post: #63016
Topic: OT bootleg DVD reviews
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63016/action/topic#63016
Time: 8-Sep-2004 1:35 PM

^ do not underestimate the power of the anamorphic set

I only have a 32" widescreen tv with low-mid range dvd player - I can't really tell the difference between the sound on both versions THAT much, and the anamorphic set obviously 'sits' better on a widescreen tv...

Post: #63014
Topic: Ewoks/Droids DVDs re-edited.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/63014/action/topic#63014
Time: 8-Sep-2004 1:29 PM

^ LMAO

...awaits GL to go back and insert new stuff into SW computer & console games...

Post: #62941
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62941/action/topic#62941
Time: 8-Sep-2004 12:33 PM

^ I think you mean the covers by Spidernap - they were very cool, I hope he does some more in the same style.

Trying sending him a PM - maybe he can repost them or arrange something.

Post: #62910
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62910/action/topic#62910
Time: 8-Sep-2004 8:40 AM

Originally posted by: MoBiUs
cheap dual layer media

http://www.span.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=AUD&cPath=22_307_400&products_id=3479&language=en

Nice link. Verbatim have a high reputation here in the UK - that seems to be a very good price too. Compatibilty rating is decent too (according to dvdrhelp.com).

Hopefully, as if by magic, the compatibilty issues will become more detailed in the very near future...

Post: #62945
Topic: OT bootleg DVD reviews
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62945/action/topic#62945
Time: 8-Sep-2004 7:03 AM

Hi and Welcome Chancellor Todd.

In reply to your question I believe that they (1993 and 1995 laserdiscs) used the same transfer, thought there may be other reasons too?

Could well do with a Bootleg DVD FAQ... that 'bootleg dvd' thread in the General Stars Wars is getting far too large to search for any required info.

Post: #62909
Topic: Han vs Greedo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62909/action/topic#62909
Time: 8-Sep-2004 2:22 AM

Good thread, and another example of GL descending from a good storyteller to a CGI-reliant revisionist.

Like your sig

Post: #62804
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62804/action/topic#62804
Time: 7-Sep-2004 8:05 AM

tlbauerle - kudos to you for creating the original covers - must be a pain in the ass to see your covers with credit given to others.

Hopefully ppl who mod covers in the future will put a mention on who did them originally.

Post: #62806
Topic: Guilty Pleasures (DVD)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62806/action/topic#62806
Time: 7-Sep-2004 2:18 AM

^ I bow down before the casting director who found all those sunning women that appeared in the Hammer Horror films.

Guilty pleasures indeed

Post: #62805
Topic: They have totally lost it now! (OT 2004 DVD)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62805/action/topic#62805
Time: 7-Sep-2004 2:13 AM

Quote
Originally posted by: Commander Courage
Anakin Skywalker

TPM: 9
AotC: 19
RotS: 21
ANH: 39
ESB: 42
RotJ: 43

Anakin looked like he was ready to collect his pension when he apeared in Jedi Spirit form in RoTJ - another case of GL changing the OT to fit the PT more to cover his lack of foresight or maths...

Post: #62751
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62751/action/topic#62751
Time: 6-Sep-2004 9:19 PM

^ Nice front covers - really like the layout style. Not so keen on the backs though.

cheers for the link, Jetrell

Post: #62749
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62749/action/topic#62749
Time: 6-Sep-2004 2:50 PM

1st SW Trilogy DVD set for sale NOW:-

(some interesting pics included)

ebay 2004 dvd set now

apologies if posted before

Post: #62747
Topic: They have totally lost it now! (OT 2004 DVD)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/62747/action/topic#62747
Time: 6-Sep-2004 2:34 PM

Spoilers aplenty there m8

Though I suppose it confirms the time-frames between certain films - and the gap between Ep3 and Ep4. (never knew exactly how much time had passed between them...just a rough guess) Did notice no timeframe for between ESB and ROTJ - isn't that a hotly debated subject on certain SW boards?