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#1659640
Topic
Simon Kinberg Star Wars Trilogy
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Simon Kinberg Reflects on Writing and His Upcoming Star Wars Trilogy’…

https://nerdtropolis.com/simon-kinberg-star-wars-trilogy
 

 
a snippet…

'Kinberg also praised the current generation of creators shaping the franchise, citing Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, storyteller Dave Filoni, and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy as sources of inspiration.

“There’s a ton of wildly talented folks that want to do great work,” Kinberg said. “I was super inspired and just sort of awestruck by what Tony Gilroy did with Andor. I thought that was about as good of science fiction storytelling as you can do in any franchise.”

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#1659485
Topic
Youtube finds
Time

 

 
The Tim Traveller - ‘Travel videos for nerds’ - www.youtube.com/@TheTimTraveller/videos
 

Fun, humorous, engaging and informative youtube series following Tim and his travels around the world.

Featuring many trains and oddities. Some quality old obscure stadiums. Amazing and oft-forgotten architecture.

 
 

The Only Country That Celebrates WW2 Occupation (& The Very Good Reason Why) - a 10 minute video.

Paris’s Fake Buildings (And The Story Behind Them) - 5 minute video

The Football Team With A Steam Railway Running Through Their Ground - 13 minute video

and many more…
 

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#1659474
Topic
George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator & Time Travelling Revisionist...
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Dagenspear said:

oojason said:

That really is a poor comparison… 300 pages of threads over 25 years… overlooking and glossing over others who contributed to the Original Trilogy… and you compare it to an example conversation/thread on Batman v Superman?

All whilst ignoring the history of TFN with OOT fans - and outlook in general, even today - as mentioned previously.

Well, you’re in luck - there’s plenty to learn about the many contributions of others to the Original Trilogy on here. 👍

 

I didn’t ignore. It had nothing to do with what I said, so I didn’t respond. It doesn’t change anything about what I said, as I was speaking on individuals, not a blanketing of a collective site, and didn’t argue for the site in any way. Just pointed that members criticize Lucas there, which isn’t countered by what was said. What’s wrong with that?

You started a conversation with me re TFN…

Dagenspear said:

oojason said:

Have you tried looking over at TFN…? 😉

Mocata said:

Oh I bet they love us over there.

Been there. I see generally criticism of Lucas’ writing choices as well as other things. Even though the majority seems to err on the side that Lucas was a stronger creative than all of the ST writers. Which is a sentiment I think moreso similarly on.

I simply replied… and the discussion then flows and moves as they usually do. Try reading the replies without placing the onus being on yourself (there sure are a lot of 'I’s in your above post); I merely highlighted the general outlook of TFN historically, and pointed out in my last reply to you…

Well, you’re in luck - there’s plenty to learn about the many contributions of others to the Original Trilogy on here. 👍

 

Anyway, let’s not derail the thread further - 8/9 posts on TFN in here is likely 8/9 posts too many - and get back on topic of the thread itself: George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator & Time Travelling Revisionist… - thank you.
 

Though if you’d like to continue the above conversation send me a PM. 👍
 

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#1659425
Topic
Alien Earth
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I’ve heard about this - though not seen it yet. I did it had some very good early reviews - always a bonus!

This is the show with Alex Lawther (Nemik from Andor, and also The End Of The Fucking World, amongst others things) - looking forward to it.

Just watched the trailer - intriguing. Nice one, suntech. I’m in.
 

IMDB | Wikipedia | Official Website | FX YouTube | Xenopedia page
 

 
ALIEN Franchise RECAP! (1979-2025) Everything You Need to Know Before Alien: Earth! - 15 minute video from ScreenCrush. 👍
 

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#1659343
Topic
Youtube finds
Time

Mr Benn | Entire Season 1 | Classic 70s kids series

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctHBeUMK8UU - a 3+ hour video form the official ITV Retro youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Remembering Ray Brooks - acclaimed actor & narrator of this classic 70s kids series. When Mr Benn tries on an outfit in a magical costume shop, he’s transported to a different time.’

 

RIP Ray Brooks - a staple of my and many others childhoods down the years. 86 years young.

 

Mr Benn: IMDB : Wikipedia : ToonHound : Clive Banks’ Tribute Site : thebowlerhatman - on Twitter : Mr Benn at the BBC
 

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#1659243
Topic
⭐ Star Wars' <strong>50th anniversary</strong> in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations <em>(if any)</em>...
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Mocata said:

Firstly that one Ecks guy said the version of SW had grain, which sounds more realistic as a leak.

Second what are they talking about 8k 120FPS, that’s not a thing right? I mean I hope, the high-frame rate stuff always look like utter crap, I was hoping it died out.

I think that’s pretty much what they opt for to do ‘reasonable quality’ 3D releases? (the high 120FPS rate being a good level to strive for to help keep the image quality stable for 3D and reducing the motion blur etc?).

For a ‘regular’ 2D release they wouldn’t require anything approaching that.
 

Of course, that is IF the rumours talked about in the WDW-Pro youtube video linked to by rocknroll41 are indeed correct.

Are WDW-Pro are a right-wing clickbait / low-on-sources / low-on-facts youtube channel? Just had a look at their youtube channel listings and yes… it seems a low on facts / anti-Disney / grifterverse / TFM type outlet.
 

I’m sure we’ll be hearing a whole new range of rumours from considerably more reliable sources and outlets as we near 2027. Though it’d be good of Lucasfilm to simply confirm just which version they’ll be showing in theatres in April 2027… or if there’ll be any 50th anniversary physical media releases or deluxe boxsets etc.
 

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#1659211
Topic
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Versions) - 4K Filmized Remasters with neutral color grading (released)
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james555 said:

I have to be a member for 7 days before I can pm. I hate to complian as I know complaining is not a good strategy but can anyone suggest how I acquire these more quickly? Pls pm me.

 
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)

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

 

Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements

^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.

 

For anyone else reading this…
 

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within | About | Help | Announcements

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts.

We’ve had a number of fan editors, preservationists, tech wizzes and regular members… leave the community in recent times… as many grow frustrated that the forum has seemingly become more of ‘a link request site’. With conversations on the actual projects being disrupted and curtailed by the needless / lazy / aggressive ‘link request’ posts and unsolicited PMs (“I’m not reading your rules or links - just give me the f****** link” - basically ‘I’m not gonna look up how to get this - someone do it for me’).
 

Fellow members are more likely to help you out if you are a participating member of the community here; you don’t have to be a fellow fan editor, preservationist, tech wiz, artistic or skilled etc… just a member that has made, or is making, an effort.

NOTE: Many editors & preservationists choose not to make their projects available to ‘hit & runners’ or people with a post history of mainly asking for various projects - which is completely up to them. That some people join up here looking to simply take - instead of give something back; not even leaving a simple ‘thank you’, feedback or review, or join in with the community here - and instead move on to asking for more projects… is not encouraged. Such requests may likely be ignored or deleted.
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

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#1659202
Topic
Poor quality CGI and CGI-affected shots &amp; scenes in the Prequel Trilogy films…
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JadedSkywalker said:

For me unless there is telltale sign its hard to tell if something was shot separately as a different element, unless it draws attention to itself.

I have no way to know if Amy was shot separately from Ewan, but sure looks like it.

 
A little like this from The Phantom Menace (though could also just be an oversight)
 

Note the orange glow of the CGI molten metal reflecting off the blast-door and onto the floor - and yet Obi Wan Kenobi is standing in the way of that actual reflection:-
 

^ 1999 theatrical release
 

^ 2019 UHD release (droid parts were added on the floor to ‘lessen’ the effect of the molten metal reflecting onto the floor?)

 
All credit to Phase 3 for that one. 👍
 

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#1659197
Topic
The Amazing Spider-Man PART 2
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spideydavef said:

Please may i have a link to both of these please?

 
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)

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

 

Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements

^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.

 

Along with…

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within | About | Help | Announcements

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts.
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

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#1659191
Topic
Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
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‘Star Wars’ burlesque show ‘The Empire Strips Back’ heads to Phoenix

www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/phoenix-star-wars-burlesque-shows-set-for-october-22279037
 

 

https://theempirestripsback.com : www.facebook.com/theempirestripsback : www.instagram.com/theempirestripsback

^ Seems they’ve done quite the sold-out world tour over the years - and are also in London this week (12th-17th August).
 

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#1659190
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Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
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Mocata said:

For a thousand bucks I’d expect it to be the full globe at least, yikes.

Absolutely. Plus, I wonder how much the Lego self-builders on youtube would be able to build something like that for.

According to the above video this Lego Death Star is only 27" in height - for a $1K… I just would have expected something a little larger.
 

$1000 LEGO Death Star is a huge disappointment - 30 minute video from the Brick Fanatics youtube channel.

The LEGO Star Wars Situation just got WORSE - 8 minute video from the LegoManCam youtube channel.

The Death Star I want for $1000 USD - 40 second video from the Bloquelo youtube channel. 😉
 

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#1659187
Topic
Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
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Leaked Images Of Lego’s $1,000 Death Star Confirm Its Real And Show Off Some Of Its Incredible Details

www.thegamer.com/lego-star-wars-9000-piece-death-star-first-images-leak
 

 

The $1,000 LEGO Death Star Has Finally Leaked - 8 minute youtube video from the Five Lonely Clones channel.

^ seem to more a cross section - just a slice of the Death Star - with interiors from both DSI and DSII.
 

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#1659186
Topic
Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
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John Williams receives standing ovation as he debuts his first piano concerto

www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/john-williams-receives-standing-ovation-as-he-debuts-his-first-piano-concerto
 

‘He may be 93 and these days using a wheelchair, but there’s absolutely no stopping the maestro John Williams as he debuted a new, 20-minute concerto for piano and orchestra at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts on 26th July, performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Written for pianist Emanuel Ax and conducted by Andris Nelsons, the end of the concert saw Williams brought onto the stage for a rapturous ovation (the video of which you can see here), bringing two years of collaboration between Williams and Ax to a triumphant conclusion.’

^ more in the linked article
 

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#1659185
Topic
Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
Time

All Nippon Airways Retires Star Wars R2-D2 Themed Boeing 787 Livery

After ten years in the skies, All Nippon Airways (ANA) have retired their R2-D2 themed Boeing 787-9, with the final of the four special liveries, featuring C-3PO, to be retired in early 2026.

www.jedinews.com/film-music-tv/articles/all-nippon-airways-retires-star-wars-r2-d2-themed-boeing-787-livery
 

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#1659120
Topic
An EU-inspired Star Wars prequels rewrite
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I enjoyed that - though you may get more traction posting this, and your other similar re-writes in the Script Writing and Re-writing forum?

Or asking the moderators to move your re-write stories and threads into there?

I imagine most people wouldn’t come to this section of the site looking for re-writing projects.

Plus, that’s what the Script Writing and Re-writing forum is there for - it doesn’t make much sense to have such projects posted outside of that specific forum?
 

I do hope you do more of these. 👍
 

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#1659117
Topic
Duel (1971) - The Hybrid Cut (Version 2) (Released)
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ElectricTriangle said:

I am fine with new members posting in my threads about links as they can’t yet send PMs. I can update my project posts to make that clear given the current rules.

Nice one, ElectricTriangle, 👍

And I understand limiting PMs for new members to stop spam, but short of something like an easy welcome thread to satisfy a post requirement that’s very clear, you’re just gonna get these posts. Making people wait 7 days to send PMs but letting their account reply to any public post means they are inevitable: I think you’re making work for yourselves.

IIRC, the measure was introduced not to only to combat the spam issue - but to also attempt address that a number of project creators and members have left the site in recent times because this place had become something of a ‘link request’ site… that the project threads themselves had little in the way of talk on the projects themselves, little in the way of 'thanks, feedback, reviews, or ideas and suggestions for future versions, or addressing technical issues and how to overcome them etc… and were filling up with endless and unnecessary ‘link request’ posts… something many members had become frustrated with.

Regarding Annoying “Can I get a link?” Posts & Jay’s posts here and here

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - Announcements

 

There is ‘an easy welcome thread to satisfy a post requirement that’s very clear’ in the following…

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

Help | About | How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com |

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

as well as the same info provided in all 4 pinned ‘An Index Of Projects + ‘Info & Help Thread’’ of the 4 Fan Project sections.
 

^ …Yet some new members do not read them, some do not want to read them, some wilfully ignore them - because they are simply here for the ‘free stuff’, and some get frustrated and/or abusive when they learn they likely won’t be getting ‘their’ free stuff; a recent example here. That’s not including the number of previous unsolicited PMs sent by new members to the anyone they think will may be able to give them links - and then becoming abusive when told ‘no’ - or that they don’t have any links to to give - or that they ‘don’t want to read all that’ or be a member of the community here to get what they want…

No system is perfect - it has been an issue on here for a long time - and someone will always try and find a way through to get what they want without giving anything back - or even being civil or courteous. I guess we can only hope the new members who do want to patriciate in the community… will follow the rules and look how things work on here in the 7 days before they can create threads or send PMs.

And we can try to get back to ‘the spirit of old’ on here - where project threads are about the projects themselves - and not full of ‘link request’ posts.
 

That’s my rant over - apologies for the length mate - hopefully it explains the ongoing state of affairs a little bit. You’d likely be better off asking Jay or the mods on here for a more up-to-date situation and concise version. 👍
 

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#1659115
Topic
StarWars.com Archive?
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The Star Wars Archives, a different kind of preservation - by Darth Neo.

It could be worth sending them a PM to ask about the plans for the site - they were only last on here early 2024.

Plus, it was a very cool and intriguing site - lots of impressive and well-presented content. 👍

 

There is a list of other similar quality Star Wars fan-made content - many run by members / familiar faces on here - in…

🔟 Ⓐ • Useful Links & Information (many are to / by familiar names and faces from around here) - in the 'Index for OT Discussion’.
 

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#1659077
Topic
What Are Ewok Costumes Made Of
Time

A couple of good sources for that would be…

Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy book - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Costumes:_The_Original_Trilogy

The Making of Return of the Jedi book - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Making_of_Return_of_the_Jedi

 
This may also give you an idea of it…

Behind the Scenes - Warwick and Son - Star Wars Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker 2019 - 5 minute youtube video

Return of the Ewok - 25 minute video

 
Probably some of the ‘Making Of’ videos for the 2 mid-80s Ewok theatrical films?

And fan-made tribute videos to the likes of Stuart Freeborn and other costume contributors?

www.tomspinadesigns.com/restoration/star-wars-props/return-of-the-jedi-ewok-masks-displays - from TS is pretty cool.

https://ukm.propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/169/lot/47402/Lot-778-STAR-WARS-RETURN-OF-THE-JEDI-1983-Ewok-John-Pedrick-Mask - has some nice detailed pics.
 

That’s all I got and can think of right now…
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

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#1659004
Topic
Duel (1971) - The Hybrid Cut (Version 2) (Released)
Time

andreasvanriet said:

Hi, this looks amazing!

Could please you send me a message on how to acquire the film?

Best

Why not simply follow the instructions provided by ElectricTriangle in the opening post of the project thread?:-

ElectricTriangle said:

Now available. PM me (click my user name and then select “start a private topic”). Also on myspleen and blutopia.

 
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)

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

 

Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements

^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.

 

Along with…

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within | About | Help | Announcements

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts.

Fellow members are more likely to help you out if you are a participating member of the community here; you don’t have to be a fellow fan editor, preservationist, tech wiz, artistic or skilled etc… just a member that has made, or is making, an effort.
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

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#1659001
Topic
<strong>Mos Eisley Cantina</strong> | a general discussion thread...
Time

benduwan said:

https://youtu.be/J7ygjomkfXQ?si=hFGzLOOxStfiK6xO
https://youtu.be/d1AAd1tsPds?si=CcVYp0DL6ejkh26R

Great minds think alike - or something like that! I was about to post those, too. 😃
 

Star Wars: A New Hope - Cantina Archeology Part 1: Behind The Scenes of the Mos Eisley Cantina - UK - 50 minutes

Star Wars: A New Hope - Cantina Archeology Part 2: Behind The Scenes of the Mos Eisley Cantina - US - 50 minutes

^ both are from The Credible Nerds youtube channel; with Pablo Hidalgo and Tom Spina from their 2017/18 panels. 👍
 

If you find any more similar videos or articles please post them up, mate.
 

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#1658999
Topic
The Fall Guy Tv Series HD Reproduction
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oneway said:

Let me try to get this straight.

You just spent multiple paragraphs, explaining great detail how you reproduced a tv series into HD just to tell people that they can only get it at a place that is not available to those reading.

They can be invited, but you’re not going to invite them yourself, you just want them to know that

You are also unwilling to share it any other place.

So WHY IN THE WORLD are you sharing so that here where no one had access?!?.
Does this belong here? Do you need to be reported? Are you making this up? How did we even know what you’re saying is true?

What’s the benefit of telling people except to go on about yourself?

“What goes around comes around buddy”. (Some author)

Are you trolling?

lorang has been on here some 20 years - is a valued and respected member of the community - who has undertaken several well received projects.

The places where lorang uploaded his projects - are there for anyone with an account to see - and have received very positive feedback and reviews over the years.

The history of MySpleen, and why in the main it no longer gives out invites, is there for all to see (clue; lots of hit & runners, trolls, and entitled idiots who don’t know what they’re talking about making ignorant posts and incorrect claims).

 

oneway said:

grichard79 said:

Hi there. There is a specific episode of Fall Guy season 4 I’d love to see in HD. Is there any way we could make that happen. Just wanted to ask – I understand if there is no option to share. Thank you.

There’s always an option. It’s whether someone is willing or unwilling. In this case, there’s no real evidence that this project was ever done. Just someone speaking thin electronic words into a web page, via forum, about something he’s claiming to have done. Why share, in word only, but not the actual project, unless it’s just to make yourself feel significant in some way? Where’s the logic and the benefit to ones self or anyone else for that matter? Hmmm?

The evidence is indeed there - many of us have seen it.

lorang is also indeed ‘willing’ as you put… as he’s taken the time and effort to make these available on the aforementioned places… - as well as clearly making them available in offering them for trade.
 

You may also want to have a look at…

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

^ Fellow members are more likely to help you out if you are a participating member of the community here; you don’t have to be a fellow fan editor, preservationist, tech wiz, artistic or skilled etc… just a member that has made, or is making, an effort.
 

Those who turn up here and demand projects, accuse creators of lies and um… not having made the actual project, then try to denigrate them… likely won’t be getting that help… or that project. I am sure you understand why that is.

We’re a community here - not a download site.