Who did the Imperial probe droid fire a single laser bolt at? 1 POINT
Chewbacca. He was the decoy.
Damn also got here too late.
sunday256 said:I look at some of the effects from the OT and cringe...
Really? What for example?
sunday256 said:That's why when I hear a lot of people bash the prequels because of the script, the dumming down of everything and all the CGI, etc...I'm think back to what others have said about the OT and it's not much different. I believe age has a lot to do with it.
This guy felt about the OT a lot like the adults these days feel about the prequels. It's no different....
I'm understand what you mean but I think your argument is flawed.
This is one critics negative opinion. And I'm not that naive to think his was the only one, but the overwhelming majority of opinions were positive. Not so much with the Prequels though. And I'm talking about adult critics of the time vs adult critics now.
Same with the regular audience members then vs the regular adult audience now. Of course there is exceptions to the rule like your dad in regards to the OT but that's a small minority. But there's a whole bunch of adults I know of that think the prequles are crap that would talk about the OT positively. And I'm not talking about adults who were kids at the time of the OT with rose coloured glasses on.
And don't be so harsh on Obi Wan. His character never started out that way.
I guess all I can say is it's a way to get all the heroes together. Having them met up on screen after the events of ESB rather than going in all as one group, which it's as dramatic.
I don't have a problem with any of it. They obviously weren't the best laid plans because they all failed.
Thanks for all these clips. I've watched them all.
I was only two at the time but I certainly remember all those toys and walking through those toy aisles. Well maybe a year or two later.
This kind of stuff reminds me why I like these movies so much. And of course I love ROTJ.
^^ I have no idea but if that's the answer that is gold!
Cool I think I'll join in round two. I didn't bother with round one cause it was too far into it. Don't worry I'm far from a threat but I'll have a go.
Bobby Jay - You're a wonderful person. Thank you very much. Good karma for you.
Mielr - I already have those links, thanks though.
Z6PO said:You can restrict a Google search by adding site:www.starwars.com to the search field.
HTH
Yeah I already tried restricting a google search to starwars.com
From the looks of things the artcles are no longer hosted on the OS. My only hope is if someone saved the images or posted them elsewhere, I doubt it though.
It was a really good resource :(
Thanks Z6PO!
The link to the publisher is awesome, exactly what I wanted. I would of been happy with a half dozen pages but the first 37 is even better!
I'm definately going to get it now, but I may wait for Christmas. And definately the hardcover.
Oh yes I know that, I've read the article before I really just want to review the pictures again.
I've been thinking about getting this book lately, considering most of you guys here rave about it.
But I haven't seen any copies of it in bookstores near me so I'll have to order it via amazon.com.
Considering I can't flick physically flick through the pages before I purchase it does anyone know of any pictures of sample pages or would anyone be willing to take a few samples pictures with a camera of their own copy?
A big ask but it's otherwise going to be a blind buy for me.
p.s I just read the above aicn review. It has me excited to read the book.
I seriously have not come across a more non-fuctioning retarded site on the internet.
Largely in part why I don't usually visit it. That and the fact is has next to no content that interests me.
.....Ok the point of this thread, I'm wanted to check out the now infamous article on the OS published in 2006 on the changes between OOT and the SE's with comparison pics.
The old links:
SW - http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/release/video/f20060825/index.html
TESB - http://www.starwars.com/episode-v/release/video/f20060901/index.html
ROTJ - http://www.starwars.com/episode-vi/release/video/f20060908/index.html
A search of the site results in copious amounts of links to the message boards - about as useful and welcomed as a kick to the face. The search engine used to search the site is Yahoo (along with official branding). Seriously who the hell uses Yahoo, well maybe I would if they paid me to, but the fact remains it's a rubbish search engine.
My best hope so far has been http://www.archive.org/web/web.php I can find the articles but can't see the comparison pictures.
Does any one have any help or suggestions? It will be very much appreciated by me.
I know there's extensive lists of the changes around the internet and dvdactive.com articles on the subject are quite good but I was actually hoping for the OS take on the matter.
I had honestly thought the Indy trilogy had only had two releases thus far, the original four disc box, and the more recent non boxed individual movies. I was kind of surprised to see this three disc box, in horribly crappy looking packaging and slimline cases of all things. LFL is really lowering their standards. The thing was still $50 buck too. By the looks of it, it ought to have been no more than $19.99.
That slimeline case boxset was release in May of this year along with the individually released dvds. It is just the individual dvds packed in a boxset and obviously slimmer cases. So yeah the reason for the price? Probably cause it's relatively new.
C3PX said:The only question I have left about this is whether they reused the cover art from the previous releases of each, or if we are going to be treated to something new that they had some monkey throw together in Photoshop.
*fixed*
skyjedi2005 said:Luke is the only one who could do it since he used the force to guide the torpedo straight down the exhaust port into the main reactor....
Really!?
I always thought Luke used The Force to anticipate or feel when best to fire the torpedos (which was a fraction of a second) which the computer had/would have failed to do.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
That would be it. Sorry I don't have any points to award, maybe I should have asked that question in the Trivial Pursuit thread ;)
Just in case is wasn't clear that these are just repackaged dvd's I give you this:
From www.starwars.com
Star Wars Saga Repacked in Trilogy Sets on DVD
August 28, 2008
Returning to store shelves on November 4th are the six episodes of the Star Wars saga on DVD bundled in convenient trilogy sets. Perfect for gift-giving as the holidays approach, the Prequel Trilogy set includes Episodes I-III, while the Star Wars Trilogy includes Episodes IV-VI.
Fans who already own the prequel trilogy double-disc releases (released from 2001-2005) and the Star Wars trilogy double-disc releases (released in 2006) already have all the content that's available in this set. There's nothing new in this set you don't already have. But for friends and family still looking to fill in these gaps in their DVD collections,these sets make it easy and affordable to complete the saga.
http://starwars.com/movies/saga/20080826news.html
Notice something wrong with the spines?
^^ I agree with Sluggo. I even read that post you linked to, good job.
The Force to me is like a linked network of what you'd call a living beings chi or aura. As far as tapping into the Force, add in one's third eye and some telepathy and I think that's a pretty accurate description based on the 3 films '77-'83 not counting drafts and novels (which is pretty much Star Wars to me). All that EU can die a horrible death as far as I'm concerned.
As Patton Oswalt says "I don't give a shit where the stuff I love comes from! I just love the stuff I love!"
^^ I miss Anchorhead. I haven't seen a post from him in ages.
On topic. I agree with everything said here completely.
You only get the extreme views on Star Wars because it's teh internets. My Star Wars nerd factor is amplified by this site, otherwise I spend little of my day Star Wars-ing, apart from the occassional movie viewing.
From the article on the previous page:
In the case of “The Clone Wars” he is financing the series himself and charging Time Warner licensing fees to distribute the film and broadcast the show. (A person with knowledge of the company’s animation operations, speaking anonymously to avoid offending Mr. Lucas, said that the earliest episodes of “The Clone Wars” probably cost $750,000 to $1.5 million each.
Definitely under 5 million. Add the cost of prints and distribution. A pretty cheap exercise.
Re: Indiana Jones -- Btw, for the record, the Indy re-release was NOT a re-release with added Indy 4 promotional stuff.There was new legitimate making-of content (but still not the deleted scenes that they have squirreled away).
Although it was shoe-horned onto fewer discs, reviews say that the compression was done better and the image was slightly sharper in places.
It wasn't a leaps and bounds improvement over the previous box, but it was an improvement.
From dvdtalk.com http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/33191/indiana-jones-the-adventure-collection
Presented in their original 2.35:1 aspect ratios and enhanced for 16:9 displays, all three Indiana Jones films look terrific from start to finish. Please note that these appear to be the exact same transfers as those found on the 2003 boxed set...so don't expect "new and improved" and you won't be disappointed
From dvdactive.com http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/indiana-jones-adventure-collection.html
There has been no re-restoration here; these are the exact same discs that were released way back when.
Since I made the comment about the new bonus features being promotional material for the new movie, ok I was embelishing, but I say that because it felt that way when half of the features (again embelishing) have Steven, George and the cast of Skulls sitting around on the set of Skulls talking about Indiana Jones.
But your right there are new legitimate features. Stuff I'm guessing didn't fit on the 1 disc that came in the '03 set. But never let the truth get in the way of a good complaint.
Also the menu screens are exactly the same, one thing I was hoping they would change.
edit: regarding the wall of text above me: simply don't buy it as most people won't. That will send the message louder and clearer than a small group of fans sending angry letters etc.
CO said:Well, as posted above, Digitalbits has confirmed that it is just repackaging. Being a lifelong SW fan, this will be the second time I don't give my money to Lucas again, as I refused to see The Clone War Movie, so hopefully more fans like me speak with their wallets rather then just continuing to fun his gravy train.
The next time Lucas gets my money will be a fully restored OOT. You move George:)
Did you buy the '05 repackaging?
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents
(LATE UPDATE - 8/22/08 - 3 PM PDT)Okay... two last things today: First of all, we've confirmed with 20th Century Fox that the new Star Wars Trilogy DVD box sets are just re-packs of the previously released 2-disc sets (in the case of the Prequel set) and presumably the recent Original Trilogy 2-disc DVDs that had both the SE versions and the non-anamorphic original theatrical versions of the films. The key point is: THERE'S NO NEW CONTENT. So be advised and spread the word. By the way, special thanks to our good friend T-Bone for bring these new DVDs to our attention this morning. ;)
http://digitalpimponline.com/strips.php?title=movie&id=361
CO said:-Mr. Lucas said he would be satisfied if the film made $100 million domestically-
This was my whole point all along guys as to why I am glad this movie didn't make squat this weekend, and it won't even make 50 million domestically. Even though many call this a kids movie, which I 100% agree, Lucas thought the SW adult fans like us would still turn out, but the OT fans stayed at home, and only the parents with kids and PT fanboys went to see this, as they said 2/3 of the audience were families. So that shows that the PT fanboys are not that big a fanbase as Lucas predicted, as movie that makes 100 million domestically, usually does about 30-40 million the first weekend. This maybe a wakeup call to Lucas that the majority of the fanbase is the older OT fans, as they are the ones that love the movies, and live and die by them.
Yeah I pointed that out for you CO.
I also find it interesting the people were saying whatever money Lucasfilm and WB make on this movie is basically profit. But based on what is said in this article WB can't be very happy at all. Sure they'll make some money off the box office but now they are potentially stuck wth a tv show for a couple of seasons that could end up being a real dud. A tv show they only really wanted to distribute so the could get the rights to distribute the film.
Johnboy3434 said:This is my one fear concerning the inevitable sequel trilogy (trust me, once Lucas is dead, he will have no more power over the company's action.....
Johnboy3434 said:*long, heavy sigh*
TotalFilm: Are you happy for new Star Wars tales to be told after your gone?
Lucas: I've left pretty explicit instructions for there not to be any more features. There will definitely be no Episodes VII - IX ......
I'm sorry did I type in code? And I'm sorry that I don't trust you, but I'll believe the man who owns the property in which this site is dedicated to and who is renowned for being lawyer heavy. If he has left explicit instructions for there to be no more feature films then its a safe bet there won't be any more feature films.
Or maybe I should just take the word of randoms on the internets.
