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RE-UPDATE!! STAR WARS Blu-Rays Coming This September!! The Prequels, Original Trilogy, And A Whole Buncha Extras!! Pre-Orders Are Live!!
Merrick yet again...
STARWARS.com has posted a trailer for the Blu-Rays. Find it HERE.
Merrick once more...
Amazon has now brought all Blu-Ray box set variations online for pre-order.
Prequel Blu-Ray sets can be pre-ordered HERE .
Original Trilogy Blu-Ray Set are available HERE.
The whole ultra-giganto-megaset? You can pre-order it HERE!
Merrick again, again...
The fine folks at The Digital Bits have themselves a press release about the STAR WARS Blu-Rays. 9 discs!? Here's the pertinent sections of said release...
The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever -- the Star Wars Saga -- emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas' epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Warsfan:
• Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
• Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
• Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)
Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.
Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.
Merrick again...
THIS piece at Blu-Ray.com mirrors Ivo's details, a bit more specifically...
The studio will release the saga in three distinct sets "to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan: Star Wars: The Complete Saga (a nine-disc set including all six films, priced at $139.99; Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy (a three-disc set including Episodes I-III, priced at $69.99); and Star Wars: Original Trilogy (a three-disc set including Episodes IV-VI, priced at $69.99).
Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.
Merrick here...
A few days back, rumors/suspicions were borne out when we learned that a major STAR WARS-related announcement would transpire at CES in Vegas - today. Details on forthcoming Blu-Rays were a safe bet at the time - other possibilities (a 3D conversion of the theatrical films?)
Sure 'nuff, Dart Vader and his Stormstroopers just showed up at the Panasonic Booth C9408 to spread the word.
The following will be updated with more information as more comes in, but here's the gist of the matter so far...
THIS just in from our reader Ivo, via iPhone (thank you!)
Just announced from ces starwars blu ray trilogy. Available September 2011 pre order available now. Whole set 140. Or each trilogy 70. 30 hours extra features plus deleted scenes. just a heads up.
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Jan. 6, 2011, 1:49 p.m. CST
can it be?
by edgardevice
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:51 p.m. CST
Hi-def clips looked stunning at Star Wars In Concert.
by cinemixtape.com
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:52 p.m. CST
Lucas won't get any more of my money.
by scudd
Watching shit in 1080p doesn't stop it from being shit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:54 p.m. CST
Fuck off, Lucas
by Dharma4
Seriously, fuck him. I ain't letting no more of my money to go into that fucker's back pocket. First this shit and then re-releasing them in 3-D? Pssh. George Lucas = king of fucking hacks.
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:56 p.m. CST
Only if ...
by timmer33
The only way Lucas is getting more of my money is if he makes the final three films. (But I may also buy the live action series on DVD if it's any good, LOL.) But Eps 1-6 ... I've spent enough.
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:56 p.m. CST
The real question on all of our minds has yet to be addressed..
by AzulTool
How much cheese does GL create between his folds on a daily basis? Oh yeah, and the whole thing about the original cuts as well...
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:57 p.m. CST
will the teet ever go dry?
by bagwanbob
How many more hours of deleted crap is Lucas sitting on. What's in the next set? Security footage of the pizza delivery guy getting a hummer in the parking lot? With a re-edit of that to follow in yet another set for next christmas? Methinks I hear the obligatory mooing of the cash cow. . .
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:58 p.m. CST
If I have to watch the ghost of Hayden Christensen in ROTJ on Blu-Ray
by Zombieflicker
Than George Lucas can suck it!
Jan. 6, 2011, 1:59 p.m. CST
I guess I'll finally have to see these "Star Wars" films...
by WriteForTheEdit
...see what all the fuss is about.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2 p.m. CST
Done with Star Wars
by TheBigDogg
I will still always love what those original movies were (and I'm currently loving Rinzler's Making of ESB book). But the Star Wars I loved is just a memory now. Everything good has just been sucked from them now. If anything, now that the Family Guy ones have been made, I can watch those and get some laughs while not constantly being reminded by the pricking about and slow murder of the classics so the actual movies are pretty redundant.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2 p.m. CST
There's, like, space battles and stuff, right?
by WriteForTheEdit
Because I like movies with spaceships and "Pew! Pew! Pew!" laser fights. And space monsters, too. Those are cool.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:02 p.m. CST
Spec Edition or original?
by vicmackey1268
Besides the extra Han Solo bit with him walking around Jabba and the better exploding planets/death star shots I couldn't stand the level of fake that Lucas acheived with the added content....and i speak for everyone when I say young anakin at the end of jedi made me wanna force choke someone. So, will these blurays be back to the awesome original content and ending we all liked better, or will 1080p hayden gay up my bluray player?
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:02 p.m. CST
Seriously, though...
by WriteForTheEdit
...Darth Vader is the bad guy, right?
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:02 p.m. CST
Deleted scenes, eh?
by rev_skarekroe
Maybe we'll finally get Luke wearing his floppy hat and talking to Biggs and the chick that was in softcore porn.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:02 p.m. CST
Original Cuts will NOT be released. ..
by choonie
Douche Lucas already stated that a while back.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:03 p.m. CST
Final Version Ever ?
by Fexo
"more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes" Sounds like they finally managed to sneek in lucas's bedroom and grab this stuff from under his bed.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:04 p.m. CST
No, really, seriously...
by WriteForTheEdit
...FUCKING RIDICULOUS. I'm waiting for the holodeck-like "Immerso-Vision" Star Wars releases in 2032. Until then, suck my dick.
I'm more excited for Adawyn's Empire Strikes Back Revisited.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:08 p.m. CST
"Meet the needs of EVERY Star Wars fan?"
by DrumsInTheDeep
If it doesn't include the original versions, this is a flat-out lie. I'm only buying the OT, regardless.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:10 p.m. CST
Ot on Blu?
by caseyaramian
Unfucked with? Shitty quality right?
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:10 p.m. CST
"to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan"
by Dreamwriter
...except, you know, the fans of the original Star Wars trilogy. Before the second trilogy of Special Editions. Those were decent too - I'm not one of those hardcore "original or nothing" people, but some of us really liked the effects from the original trilogy, and HATE HATE HATE the new song in Jabba's palace in the third movie.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:12 p.m. CST
I grow tired of asking this so it will be the last time...
by Dasinfogod
Get a clue from Ridley Scott and Spielberg; include the original cuts and you'll get my money, Luca$Land Inc. Otherwise, I'll keep my $140+, thankyouverymuch. <p>Jeez, it's like old-line Soviets airbrushing out "non-persons" from photographs.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:12 p.m. CST
44.99 on Amazon right now...
by OceanWang
Tempted to cancel my order if there's no OT included. Why not god damnit???
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:15 p.m. CST
ya but greedo still shoots first
by Seth Cohen
stupid lucas
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:15 p.m. CST
The Candian dollar...
by Scott Chalmers
...is at parity. I'm in shock at this blatant attempt for more money! "God willing, we'll all meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money"
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:17 p.m. CST
No more of my $ to Lucas, ever. Unless...
by Kremzeek
And I mean it. I know a lot of us nerds love getting on AICN and proclaiming how we won't go see something or won't buy something when it's released. Admittedly, most of this ends up being BS - not that any of us weren't sincere about our boycotting, but when it comes down to it, the nerd in us usually wins out in the end (which is why I own X3... and a few other shameful films). However, I gave away my prequel trilogy awhile ago as I get absolutely no enjoyment from them. Hell, I'm likely to watch Batman & Robin again before I watch one of the prequels again... so why keep them around? My point is: Lucas will get NO MORE MONEY from me. I'm sick of it. Did my childhood get raped? No. But I'm sick, sick, sick of shelling out money over and over again for shit that's mediocre at best (and that's being really generous here). The only Blu-ray product that would get my money would be the OT - and the "O" in that very well known acronym is ORIGINAL. Which means I don't want this retconned, "fixed' CRAP. I used to defend the SE's, but I just can't anymore. He should've just let well enough alone. Hey, George, OT on Blu and I'm in. Other than that... go F yourself, pal.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:19 p.m. CST
Just fix Boba Fett's voice and I'll buy these fuckers.
by Onin Solstice
I was patient with the CGI in the classic trilogy, I thought it did enhance the overall atmosphere of places like Mos Eisley and Bespin. But then ol' George pushed me too far. Making Boba Fett a New Zealander? Hell. To the No.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:20 p.m. CST
If the musical number is still in ROTJ
by SithMenace
I'm not gonna buy this. That is the single most offensive thing Lucas has ever done, even worse then ruining Vader at the end of Sith.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:21 p.m. CST
Hold on...
by FloristGump
'Dart Vader and his Stormstroopers' Did your spell-checker die over the holidays? Do you type Hans Solo and Princess Liea as well? i think it's great news, this and the extended LOTR are the must-have's for the format, so bring it on!
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:21 p.m. CST
I'll get the whole set
by MattmanReturns
Episode III will look awesome on Blu. And hopefully they'll clean up Episode I's print... that has always looked like ass.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:22 p.m. CST
Please give us the original Unaltered films
by eric haislar
In HD. Please! I am sure it's not going to happen. And if you are going to give us the altered one. make the following changes. Han Shoots first. No young Anakin, Correct saber colors, remove the lame song in jabba's palace. Also if you want return the nub nub song.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:23 p.m. CST
For those asking re: "The Original Trilogy"
by Merrick
My understanding is that there will be no release of the "The Original Trilogy" (un-revised, original FX, etc.) on Blu-Ray at this time. "The Special Editions" seem to be what're coming out via these newly announced sets. As far as I know, at least.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:25 p.m. CST
I'll wait then
by SithMenace
Shit in Hi-Def is just clearer shit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:25 p.m. CST
I'll wait for Adywan's versions
by HollyW00d
Adywan's cuts will be the best way to watch these anyway. None of this Greedo shoots first CGI enhanced bullshit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:25 p.m. CST
Special Edition? No thanks.
by Heckles
Would probably buy them if it was the original. Lucas can shove the "Special Edition" up his ass.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:26 p.m. CST
by eric haislar
Boba Fett's original voice.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:26 p.m. CST
Guess I'm sticking with the VHS versions, then...
by DrumsInTheDeep
Thanks for the info, Merrick. Can't say I'm surprised.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:27 p.m. CST
by OceanWang
My post was before the update. Dumbass.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:28 p.m. CST
Hey Idiots
by Mr.Stiggs
What is the point of stating "Fuck Lucas...he's not getting my money!". Do you go to the G.E. site and complain when they release a new model of toaster because you already own one? If you don't want to purchase the Star Wars films on Blu-ray then DON'T. No one is holding a gun to your head (other than yourself) and forcing you to add to Lucas' fortune. I just don't understand the "outrage" that some of you profess to harbor over the materialization of Star Wars. It's a film franchise which is aimed at children, despite what many of you believe, and has shrewdly marketed itself to appeal to each new generations of kids. Commercialization, for better or worse, has been part of the original films since day one so stop acting shocked that the trend continues with the release of the films on Blu-ray. Star Wars is one of the oldest film franchises in existence and therefore has been released in different forms as the home video market evolves. It will probably be released again in Super-HD in ten years. Did some of you actually think that Lucas was going to just stop releasing the films once they hit the DVD format? I can just here some of you whine "But I want the ORIGINALS in HD. I want them for FREE. Lucas owes us!". SHUT UP and stop crying like spoiled children. Either buy them or don't. But don't act like the franchise means nothing to you...it obviously means a great deal or you wouldn't get so riled up about it.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:29 p.m. CST
Geez folks
by fartsarefunny
You don't want it...don't buy it. I hate lima beans but I don't go seek out an internet blog to bitch about how there are new cans of them on the shelves every time I go grocery shopping. Life is short....try getting of the computer and go find something that make you happy.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:30 p.m. CST
by fartsarefunny
meant "off"...not "of"
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:30 p.m. CST
I'll buy 'em. All six. It's true.
by phifty2
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:31 p.m. CST
ENOUGH about non-special editions already
by la_sith
It's not happening, so fucking get over it. Do you all of you REALLY want brownish/yellow matte-lines in 1080p?! Don't want this? Don't buy it, quit your whining, and let the rest of us enjoy.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:34 p.m. CST
well put Mr Stiggs
by fartsarefunny
We were making the same point at the same time....you just type faster and much more intersting than me.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:36 p.m. CST
Hey Stiggs
by Kremzeek
This a TALKback, right? It's for expressing opinions, whether happy or full of rage. GE doesn't have a talkback section for each of it's products, so it's apples and oranges. Nice try though. And, I can't speak for everyone of course, but I DO care about these films - I care that some of the greatest, most influential films have essentially been ruined *forever* (according to Lucas anyway). And that's exactly why I'm expressing my issues with this release. Hence, bringing us right back to this being a talkback - a place where both you and the rest of us can express open opinions... much like your post. Hmm... =)
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:36 p.m. CST
Star Wars talkbacks are always the longest
by MattmanReturns
With a bunch of people re-emphasizing how much they don't care about Star Wars, and how they'll never give Lucas another dime, blah blah blah. If you really didn't care, you wouldn't care to post. For most of you, Star Wars seems to be the ex-girlfriend you claim to hate, yet never stop talking about.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:37 p.m. CST
Matte lines in 1080p?
by TheBigDogg
Over prequel Anakin in RotJ? Yes, I'll take the matte lines, thanks.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:38 p.m. CST
Palpatine: Whats his first name?
by yamayama
So come on who knows? What is Senator Palpatine's first name? Anyone? Cause George Lucas would like to know!!!
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:38 p.m. CST
by eric haislar
I get it, I like some of the special editions changes for instance. ESB was great with what was added. I have no problem with it. But some of the stuff in Hope and Jedi is just wrong and Lucas knows it. he is just to stubborn to change them back. Making young Anakin appear at the end of Jedi is just wrong and makes no freaking sense. I mean if he could just find a happy medium between the two everyone would be happier.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:42 p.m. CST
by STICKY WHITE
80 bucks for 6 discs? Did YOU read the article asshole? Oh, and what's with the "eat it Plinkett", after specifying that you were only ordering the OT? That would only make sense if you were just shelling out for the PT. Buying just the originals would imply you think the prequels suck just as much as everybody else.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:43 p.m. CST
The SE ESB is a massive improvement
by MattmanReturns
The original cloud city looked like shit. It looked like a soundstage. Now I just wish they'd fix that stupid asteroid/worm puppet. Sorry, some of the old effects were terrible and needed cleaning up.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:44 p.m. CST
george lolcus
by vulturess
need. more. star. warz. need. more. star. warz. need. more. star. warz. need. more. star. warz. need. more. star. warz. need. more. star. warz.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:45 p.m. CST
Discontinuing the term "Special Edition"?
by Dasinfogod
At what point did Luca$Land Inc. discontinue using the 1997 term "Special Edition" for the revised versions of the OT? Official party line now only refers to the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Trilogy. I'm going to guess it was around the time of the 2004 release, since even the so-called "Special Editions" were themselves altered for the DVD release. Heck, even Episode I was altered from the theatrical print in the initial DVD release (not enough, if you ask me!). <b> With the advent of the 3-D "upgrades", no doubt these just-announced Blu-Rays will be officially unrecognized farther down the line by the corporate entity of Luca$. When does it end? When does he squeeze the last fucking drop of blood out of the levitating stone?
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:46 p.m. CST
More like 90 bucks
by STICKY WHITE
You're still wrong. Why only the OT drain?
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:48 p.m. CST
by STICKY WHITE
Why so serious?
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:50 p.m. CST
no more food for Jabba
by rur
No more dough from me for that fat bastard. So he can go buy more land in Northern California? No thanks. Become a real filmmaker first make good movies Mr. LuCASH. You swallowed the Dark Side, Kid.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:50 p.m. CST
More ships=good
by Thunderbolt Ross
I don't have a real problem with fixing up the original trilogy. Having more ships in the Star Wars space battle was cool. The "humorous" background nonsense on Tatooine was not. The redundant and silly Jabba scene was not. Also the fact that the boxes remained around starships is lame. Why they couldn't fix that I have no idea. Anyway I'd like to someday show my children the original ones. I don't know why Lucas and company can't just clean them up and not really CHANGE shit. That being said Return of the Jedi's musical number sucked anyway. Yeah the SE version was twice as bad but I can't cry too much about that.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:52 p.m. CST
So... that "Willow" figurine is kind of creepy...
by WriteForTheEdit
"Say my name, bitch!"
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:53 p.m. CST
They should also include the Phantom Edit
by Thunderbolt Ross
Absolutely nothing is lost and a lot is gained.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:54 p.m. CST
not even remotely interested
by son_of_ebert
unless plinkett does another set of reviews in which case keep em coming..
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:54 p.m. CST
Star Wars version 2.5 is great!
by Quake II
But I also like version 1.0 as well (no Jabba, Han shoots first). Version 2.0 is decent with the ugly bug-eyed Jabba that looks too skinny but you gotta love version 2.5 with the improved Jabba. But my favorite is the upcoming 2.5 with original puppet Jabba from Jedi and Han doesn't shoot at all! Greedo's blaster actually explodes in his hand and kills him. It's what Lucas always had in mind but in 1977 they couldn't afford the stunt.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:55 p.m. CST
I think you're just mad
by STICKY WHITE
because your mom won't shell out for the complete set, so you're having to get them in installments. She's probably just as tired of buying these movies again as everybody else. Remember to just keep pestering her so she'll eventually relent and give you what you want. It's worked so far hasn't it? I mean, she still lets you live there, so it's not all bad.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:56 p.m. CST
by Mr.Stiggs
G.E has a talkback. It's one of the most popular sites on the web. I was just there complaining about the updated Frigidaire 2000SUX refrigerator because that model comes in 2 colors (off-white and white) but the model I bought last year only came in white. You know...expressing my valid opinion.
Jan. 6, 2011, 2:56 p.m. CST
I would love to see a edit where
by eric haislar
they put in the PT as little flash backs. For instance when obi wans talks about anakin you could have llittle flashes of parts of the PT. Same with Yoda. Could be a cool experiment if done right.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:01 p.m. CST
Where's JettL, man?!
by WriteForTheEdit
Figured the dude would have something to say about all this... the fuck... ?
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:01 p.m. CST
The Phantom Menace Special Edition...
by Quake II
Lucas edited out all of Jake Lloyd's scenes.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:03 p.m. CST
Full set.
by Audio_of_Being
I didn't buy any of the prequels on DVD, so I'll probably just get the whole thing just to say I own them. Yeah, they suck balls but whatever, I'm loaded.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:05 p.m. CST
by WriteForTheEdit
Got ANH on VHS and ESB and ROTJ on DVD so I really want APM, AOTC and ROTS, ASAP.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:07 p.m. CST
@quake ii
by WriteForTheEdit
If only. "Yippee!"
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:09 p.m. CST
If the ORIGINAL films are included...
by Peter Franks
You know, the ones that actually made George Lucas famous and a mountain of goddamned cash, then mark me down as SOLD. If no, and instead we're getting George's "Special Editions" again, then Lucas can keep his shiny new release. Hey, George, seriously, how about having some respect not for us, the fans, but for THE FILMS? How and why these masterpieces have not been preserved for the ages, cleaned up and restored in beautifully glorious 1080p is simply astonishing. Christ, not only did Alien and Aliens get the proper treatment, Alien 3 and Resurrection...FUCKING ALIEN RESURRECTION...did. Respect your own films, you bloated ass.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:12 p.m. CST
No original editions, no purchase.
by Wes_Reviews_
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:13 p.m. CST
It's not about "maturing," riley...
by Peter Franks
It's about respecting and preserving the ORIGINAL films for the ages, for my children and theirs. Oh, but please do enlighten us with your wisdom, oh brilliant sage, riley.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:13 p.m. CST
The transfers on these are remarkable
by JettL1993
we've put alot of man power into these and they are stunning, George has also taken this time to do a few more tweaks to the series, in terms of outdated effects and color timing issues Fans are going to be very happy with the complete saga in hi def
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:13 p.m. CST
Original versions
by POST
I'm generally cool with what happened to ANH and ESB, but ROTJ is the one that I really think got abused the most. The new dance number and Hayden at the end just ruin the hell out of that movie. Though the green saber in ANH really pisses me off. I really hope they correct that for the bluray (dont fool yourself, you just KNOW that they have made even MORE changes) With that said, I wont lie like most of you and say "I will never buy these!" I know most of you have already preordered no matter what you say, and I have too.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:15 p.m. CST
Jettl, thank you!
by WriteForTheEdit
I knew you wouldn't let us down. Happy New Year! Hope your holidays were good.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:17 p.m. CST
Lucas: Give us a Willow Special Edition
by Samuel Fulmer
Clean up the matte lines, and add back in the killer fish monster boat scene that got cut. I have more interest in that than further Star Wars DVDs.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:17 p.m. CST
Give us back Boba Fett's real voice
by Samuel Fulmer
Not the fruity Kiwi one added.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:20 p.m. CST
No original
by Georgepeppard
versions, then what's the point? To get the same shit you get for free every weekend on spike but slightly better. This is for doormats and first graders.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:21 p.m. CST
by vicmackey1268
...i see no reason why people shouldn't complain about some things...star wars was a huge hit everywhere when the original source material came out and some things are what fans of those originals love... now for me, i really dont care if certain special effects were altered or greedo shot first blah blah, what really bugs me is that anyone felt the need to change things. Sure I can see where someone would say "i never liked it and budget didnt allow my verison"...fine, make it better, but dont just change central parts of the original to fit in with a younger crowd. I just got the back to the future trilogy and it is as close to perfect as any box set i could have. The movies were improved visually and with the sound but things didn't change. Old Biff didn't dissapear after returning with the delorian, the original nuclear power plant ending wasnt thrown in anywhere, additional scenes were shown in "deleted scenes" not added as a "spec edition extended cut!"...it was source material and its passed the test of time. Star Wars is one of the only movies that beats B2tF with original fanbase and to see the Bluray versions using an altered form is just sad...in 10 years when my kids watch them I want them to see the films I grew up watching and that will most likely never happen. We get five or six different versions of raunchy comedies, an obscene amount of Avatar releases, a zillion different cuts of Blade Runner, every movie has to have a theatrical, directors, extended, and ultimate edition....and yet fans of the original Star Wars can't get a simple release of basic films....to me that's the real dissapointment.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:22 p.m. CST
Lucas can't restore the original version of SW
by Samuel Fulmer
Yet somehow the Murnau institute is able to restore Metropolis (1925) from a battered 16mm dupe found in South America?
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:22 p.m. CST
sucker for star wars
by Charger
Hi George, here is my money.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:23 p.m. CST
Well haters...
by CaseyMcCall
My complete 9 disc set is pre-ordered. Let september come quickly. 'A Star Wars weekend in my home theatre, I see in my future, yes!'
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:23 p.m. CST
which version of ESB was put into the national film archives recently??
by Keats Shwab
Cause if it was the special edition, that would suck.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:25 p.m. CST
This is just the first of many announcements
by JettL1993
Lucasfilm intends for a full year long star Wars celebration leading up to the franchises 35th anniversary in 2012. Expect more announcements pertaining to Specific special features as well as improvments that have been made to the films (including some Video at starwars.com highlighting the new effects) as well expect more coverage of the 3d Transfers and eventual theatrical releases of all 6 film in real 3d presentation Star wars is a vast franchise and 2011 will prove that there's no better time to be a fan
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:26 p.m. CST
I look forward to renting
by INWOsuxRED
the three extra discs. Especially if they get them at our library and I can watch them for free.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:26 p.m. CST
lordoflight-Have you seen ATOC lately
by Samuel Fulmer
Talk about dated. They were dated in 2002, now they look slightly above a first generation Sega Saturn game. Remember Dooku on the Speeder? Remember the awful first gen 24 fps Digital camera look that made it appear like a made for Sci-Fi movie. Remember the crap effects in that first chase scene? I mean hey some of the effects in the original cuts of the OT look bad now, but I'll take puppets and matte lines over Star Wars meets Virtua Fighter.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:27 p.m. CST
"There is no escape"
by Charger
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:28 p.m. CST
Should say AOTC
by Samuel Fulmer
ATOC=Attack the of clones, possibly a better title, but no the correct one.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:30 p.m. CST
Jake Lloyd and Ahmed Best
by Samuel Fulmer
Please tell me we get to hear these brilliant talents on the Phantom Menace commentary. It will be an acting master class for sure. Hopefully Pacino listens to it in order to improve his craft.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:31 p.m. CST
by Blanket-Man
That some people are going to refuse to buy these movies in beautiful high definition just cuz of, what, 2, maybe 3 minutes of "offensive" material added in 1997? It's a cheesy sci-fi soap opera, with some of the worst dialogue ever put on film, and y'all continue to act like someone painted a mustache on the friggin' Mona Lisa.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:32 p.m. CST
"George has also taken this time to do a few more tweaks to the series"
by GWARHOL
No shit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:35 p.m. CST
re: OT vs. Special Edition OT
by Darth Thoth
But see, personal preference and nostalgia aside I'm going to argue that there ARE bigger and more socially relevant issues at play here. Lucas represents the alluring/ tempting nature of unregulated capitalism and the insatiable greed of empire. He used to be anti-establishment. Now he IS the establishment. Star Wars used to be about art. Now it's just pimped out to make more and more money. His use of technology employed the best of innovation, artistic creativity, and movie magic. Now, his use of blue/green screen technology is cold and emotionless- just like the Empire. And anyone who disagreed with Lucas or stood in his way was jettisoned like an escape pod (i.e.- Gary Kurz). Furthermore, Lucas is employing revisionist history here, trying to pretend as if the previous versions of these films did not exist. They did! His stance is an assault on film preservation in general and any film enthusiast who respects the medium should be up in arms regardless of which version they prefer. Finally, to reference Julian Assange... if we stand in support of democracy and what he is trying to do with wikileaks, on a fundamental level we are saying that freedom of information should be just that- free, open, and democratized. I have no problem with Lucas making the Special Editions. But just respect the people who lined your pockets in the first place and give us a chance to view whatever version we like instead of trying to systematically control and erase history. Blu-ray technology allows us to view multiple versions of a film. Why not utilize this to respect your fans who want to see the non-special edition films? In short, this non-special edition vs. special edition debate means more than just personal preference or nostalgia. No, at its core it represents Lucas' downfall- an unbelievable parallel to Vader's. Now I believe in redemption and I hope, that like Vader, Lucas will ultimately wake up and eventually do the right thing. But if he decides to be a Darth for the rest of his days then I have no problem telling him to stuff it. Personally, this man and his work has meant so much to me in my life. To see how he has changed is heartbreaking. It really is. I want to love Lucas but he forces dislike. He really does. But you know what? He'll no longer pimp me out. He'll no longer be able to drain my wallet on a whim. Keep the blu-rays if the non-special edition OT is not included. I'll stick with my old VHS's and DVD bootlegs. I'm outta here!
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:37 p.m. CST
Newest Lucas Controversy
by Samuel Fulmer
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:39 p.m. CST
by DarthChimay
I knew there was a big Lucas blu ray announcement coming very soon, but I was hoping/praying/begging that it would be Howard the Duck. Ah well, maybe next time.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:40 p.m. CST
Do you think that GL is so fucke-up that these tweaks
by jack black
that he mentions,maybe they include the replacement of Earl Jones's voice as Vader with the voice of Hayden? I am hearing this rumor for years now,that Lucas intents to change Vader's voice after replacing the image of the actor who played Vader in ROTJ with Hayden.. I hope to God this is never going to happen...
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:40 p.m. CST
Howard the Duck DVD currently going for $5.00
by Samuel Fulmer
At your local Best Buy.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:41 p.m. CST
So the release date is 9-11?
by The Reluctant Austinite
No comment here. Just another day---in the Twilight Zone.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:41 p.m. CST
George Lucas Buying up dead stars to insert
by Samuel Fulmer
Into Star Wars films. Al Jolson as Jar Jar, Marilyn Monroe as Aunt Beru, and Bruce Lee as Dengar.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:42 p.m. CST
I'm sure nobody has missed the fact that...
by jimmy rabbitte
...the only way to get the added features is to buy the whole set. It kind of mirrors what his buddy Francis Ford Coppola did with The Godfather set. Initially it was not possible to purchase the first two without shelling out for a set that also included the (largely unwanted) third film.<p> Even though the two trilogies are being sold in broken up sets; if you don't shell out for both you miss the archive material. It's typical and not at all surprising. I'm also not going to try and fool anyone into thinking I won't be looking to purchase the complete set; but I'm going to hate myself a little bit the next morning. This better be the last damned time these films get released like this. It should be as Blu-Ray is the last new physical format that will be developed. Although if there's a way to drain our wallets digitally, I'm sure Uncle George already has ILM working on developing the tech behind it.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:42 p.m. CST
Didn't Lucas buy up some land on the Presidio?
by Samuel Fulmer
Nothing shady there.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:44 p.m. CST
Forget Star Wars.
by THE_CHOPPAH
When's that ET porno coming out on Blu Ray?
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:45 p.m. CST
The Courtship of Eddie's Vader!
by menacingphantom
Sorry, wrong thread. Whatever happened to all the hilarious comments here: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44524 Their loss is a major tragedy.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:45 p.m. CST
Prequel Trilogy (a three-disc set including Episodes I-III, priced at $69.99)
by _Venkman
It better have Jar Jar's commentary for all three films.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:45 p.m. CST
Citizen Kane Needs More Fish!
by Tassium
They will make this film so much better! Cod, Haddock a nice piece of Salmon. The scene where Kane wrecks the room is just crying out for some Catfish. Get to it digital magicians!
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:45 p.m. CST
samuel fulmer
by THE_CHOPPAH
No, not Al Jolson as Jar-Jar. Stepin Fetchit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:46 p.m. CST
I really want to see some less-shit CG backgrounds in AOTC
by starmin76
I mean the whole "CG everything" concept was kind of novel back in 2002, but now it just looks awful, especially the set pieces that are SO OBVIOUSLY CG'd in, it gives the whole movie kind of a lack of integrity, hopefully they can fix that. better looking lightsabers in A new Hope. and hopefully we'll see a CG Yoda in TPM
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:46 p.m. CST
lordoflight-You're living in denial
by Samuel Fulmer
Re-watch the prequels. The CGI has aged poorly, and sadly with no story or decent acting to hang onto the prequels are now on par with something like Congo, bad racial sterotypes and all. If you still think the CGI in the prequels look good, you're drinking the Lucas kool aid that said it was okay to over look the story/acting/directing flaws because the effects are so mind blowing. I mean come on, the Pod Race scene watched now looks barely better than the Nintendo 64 game it spawned.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:47 p.m. CST
Not one more fucking dime till the day I die.
by SmokingRobot
That's my plan for George Lucas and Star Wars.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:48 p.m. CST
Well things could have been worse..He might
by jack black
get interested in the IJ saga and start tweaking them too. ie the scene in Raiders where the Arab sword-man makes tricks with his sword and Jonesy just kills him in cold blood...welll GL might think its too political incorrect and try to fix it...like he did with Greedo and Solo....
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:48 p.m. CST
Needs vs. Desires
by Dasinfogod
"Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the <i>needs</i> of every Star Wars fan"<b>No press release goes out without a careful choice of words by the corporate entity distributing it. In short, what they are saying is that you only <i>need</i> what is being doled out on the new Blu-Ray. Star Wars fans clearly <i>desire</i> more, and a vocal few have stated the original cuts as a desire. <b>FHE and Luca$Land Inc. are the controlling body that determine actual needs, though. Those needs will change, of course, as determined by each re-issue of films over and over again - tweaking it just enough to justify the cost/profit ratio. <b>For those who are defending the revised versions of the films (no use calling them "Special Editions" anymore, as even the 1997 SEs have been superseded by later editions), more power to you. Your needs will be provided for aplenty by this Blu-Ray release, the eventual 3-D releases in the coming years, and whatever alterations are performed in the decades ahead in a money grab for Lucas' "original vision" that has apparently yet to be manifested... <b>As for the rest of us who'd just like to see the point of origin again, our desires are inconsequential... They aren't "needs", as the press release says.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:48 p.m. CST
"Star Wars used to be about art."
by THE_CHOPPAH
That's the funniest thing I've read since the Starr Report.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:50 p.m. CST
This is bullshit: FUCK LUCAS! No money from me.
by FleshMachine
3 extra discs for 6 films? bullshit. Prequels? bullshit. No unaltered OT? bullshit. Fuck Lucas that fucking hack.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:51 p.m. CST
Bill Clinton inserted a Cigar into the exhaust port
by Samuel Fulmer
of the Death Star. That's what really blew it up.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:53 p.m. CST
The Special Editions and the Prequel Trilogy:
by THE_CHOPPAH
The stains on the otherwise clean blue dress of the Star Wars legacy.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:55 p.m. CST
Only thing is:
by THE_CHOPPAH
Lucas was the one wearing the dress and pumping out the stains.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:55 p.m. CST
star wars used to be about art
by Darth Thoth
Well if you look at behind the scenes footage and the work all of those talented artisans put into revolutionizing special effects that counts as art to me. Williams' great scores- art. Blending themes of philosophy, religion, myth, politics into popular storytelling- art. Like I said- Star Wars used to be about art and trying to make great films. The prequels were a cash grab. And I like Ep. 3 but let's call it like it is.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:56 p.m. CST
It's like George Lucas killed Jesus.
by THE_CHOPPAH
You gotta figure that one of Mel Gibson's grandkids will make a movie about him one day.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:56 p.m. CST
A remastered, touched up, OT would be great..but not this CGI bullshit.
by FleshMachine
i fucking hate that shit
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:56 p.m. CST
The new musical sequence in Jedi
by Samuel Fulmer
is about as attractive as Paula Jones.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:57 p.m. CST
The new musical sequence in Jedi
by Samuel Fulmer
is about as attractive as Paula Jones.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:57 p.m. CST
I can get T2 with 80 different versions on the same disc.
by Batutta
Why can't I get a blu-ray that will play both versions of the original trilogy. The original versions, with cleaned up mattes, and a 5.1 mix that's faithful to the original mixes would be the ideal.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:57 p.m. CST
by FleshMachine
see how stupid that sounds? FUCK YOU GEORGE YOU DOUCHE.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:58 p.m. CST
The new musical sequence in Jedi
by Samuel Fulmer
is as attractive as Paula Jones.
Jan. 6, 2011, 3:58 p.m. CST
darth thoth, you're right.
by THE_CHOPPAH
I'm sure all of the craftsmen and effects specialists who worked on the prequel trilogies would agree with you that those movies weren't about art. I can't imagine one of them taking any pride in their work. And lord knows there wasn't any blending of religion and mythology in the prequel trilogy.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:01 p.m. CST
CGI will be added to the Lugosi Dracula
by Samuel Fulmer
So he can sparkle in daylight.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:02 p.m. CST
Lucas is re-doing the Jedi musical sequence yet again.
by THE_CHOPPAH
It'll feature Cher as Sy Snootles and the resurrected digital likeness of Jim Varney as Max Rebo.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:04 p.m. CST
There have to be some good prints of the OT
by Samuel Fulmer
out there somewhere. If they can find the Passion of Joan of Arc tucked away in a Swedish nut house, I'm sure there have got to be people out there with 35mm prints of the original trilogy out there somewhere. But I don't know, maybe Lucas hunted them down Hayden Vader style.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:05 p.m. CST
Another Lucas edit:
by THE_CHOPPAH
He's going to remove the extraneous "e" from the end of "wookiee."
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:05 p.m. CST
Ernest goes to Jabba's Palace
by Samuel Fulmer
Hey Rancor Keeper, you know what I mean?
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:06 p.m. CST
From Wookiee to Snookie
by Samuel Fulmer
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:07 p.m. CST
Snooki will be recast as Wicket.
by THE_CHOPPAH
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:07 p.m. CST
And the Situation's comically bulbous nose will play the Death Star.
by THE_CHOPPAH
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:11 p.m. CST
Will Lucas finally get his wish
by Samuel Fulmer
and re-insert N-Sync into Attack of the Clones? I'm sure he's been lusting for that ever since fan out cry got them cut out.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:12 p.m. CST
Will the 75 % so called blurry footage
by Samuel Fulmer
That Harry Knowles claimed was shot for Phantom Menace get on the special features?
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:13 p.m. CST
Except theres absolutely no reason not to include them on the same discs
by pax256
Thats one of the main selling points of Bluray. The ability to play more than one version of the movie. But frickin greedy hollywood never uses it.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:18 p.m. CST
by Triple_J_72
Um... it's not September yet.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:19 p.m. CST
ADYWAN's versions are the ONLY ones I'm waiting for...
by CeejayNightwing
They will be the best to watch for intelligent craft and entertainment. These Blu Ray editions I'll pick up only if/when a discount exchange policy is in effect so I can swap the DVD's for a higher definition box set otherwise forget it. I have a desire to see them in HiDef but no real desire to pay a penny to endure OT films films the way Lucas has butchered them or sit through the Prequels just for its visuals. And 3D is not gonna sway me either becasue that gimmick is as powerless as the Jedi in those god awful movies!
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:21 p.m. CST
Order 67!
by Dasinfogod
lol, Samuel Fulmer! The 501st is sent out to hunt down and purge all 70mm and 35mm prints of the unaltered versions of the OT! They're out there, though, I betcha... just hiding...
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:22 p.m. CST
You don't need these.
by gonkdroid
Search your heart. You know it to be true.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:27 p.m. CST
Pfft, whatever.
by Harry Weinstein
No original versions no sale. This is not rocket science.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:40 p.m. CST
The Complete Saga on DVD a no go?
by Moboada
What about us poor endangered DVD folks? No complete set for us? Only the duel trilogy sets...
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:43 p.m. CST
by SminkyPinky
No one! That's who! Fucking no one! No one is forcing anyone to buy these. No one has forced anyone to buy the previous releases. People clamour for it and when they get it they complain. If you don't want it, then ignore it and let the other people who do want it have their fun. Oh, and the money goes to Lucas' company, not the man. And the money goes to educational endeavours, new film technologies (No Star Wars, no Avid or Lightworks!) and stuff OTHER PEOPLE like. As for "the teet", get over it. No one ever uses that on the Hollywood establishment who keep remaking the same old sodding films over and over again. Badly.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:45 p.m. CST
If plinkett's reviwes as extras
by Moonman777
it would be soo worth buying. then it could be used as studying
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:50 p.m. CST
30 hours of bonus material...
by Triple_J_72
29 1/2 will be devoted to the prequels.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:54 p.m. CST
Plinkett is an ass
by Mark
If he's such an expert why doesn't he try and create his own 6-part space epic? Oh yeah, cos he's a whiny fanboy that can't get over the fact he grew up. It's too bad that every SW talkback on here ends up in an endless rehash of an 11 year old internet meme. Pathetic.
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:56 p.m. CST
by Mark
"They will be the best to watch for intelligent craft and entertainment." Uh, you're joking right?
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:56 p.m. CST
These aren't the Blu-rays you're looking for...
by Mr. Pricklepants
Come on, George. Don't be such a pain in the ass. This Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray set will not be complete without the original theatrical versions of the Original Trilogy. That's what the real Star Wars fans want. Not your tinkered versions. Just include both versions on the Blu-rays. They did it with Apocalypse Now. They did it with Close Encounters of the Third Kind. They did it with the Alien movies. They did it with Blade Runner. They did it with Avatar. Spielberg will do it with E.T. (if he has any sense). Need I go on?<br> <br> In short, George, you, as the creator of Star Wars, have absolutely the right to tinker with these movies until they match your vision (or whatever). But you also have an obligation to the many Star Wars fans out there and also to history. These movies are cinematic landmarks. Well, the Original Trilogy is, anyway. To not put the Original Trilogy in their original theatrical versions on Blu-ray is like rewriting history. I mean, who cares if the visual effects are a bit dated by today's standards? So what? Toy Story looks a bit dated compared to Toy Story 3, but it's still a wonderful movie. Why? A great story and great characters. Just like the original Star Wars trilogy. <br> <br> But I'm guessing you're probably saving them for a later date. Twice the opportunity to make a lot of money, right?
Jan. 6, 2011, 4:59 p.m. CST
canuflybobby is right.
by THE_CHOPPAH
Unless you can make something similar to the thing you're criticizing you have no right to criticize it. This is why I shit out my own caviar.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:03 p.m. CST
Oh wait. Of course, I mean "lay" my own caviar.
by THE_CHOPPAH
Don't hate me because I'm a woman with a less-than-rosy view of childbirth.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:05 p.m. CST
Plinkett Reviews
by PlayerHater_of_the_year
Are the best thing to happen to the Star Wars franchise in the last decade. And for the person who asked about Palpatine's first name its Greedo. Greedo Palpatine. Greedo's actually fairly common name in the Star Wars universe. Kind of like Jason or Ted.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:09 p.m. CST
Original Trilogy: original recipe or extra crispy?
by blue meanie
Like KFC, everybody wants the original recipe, not extra crispy. Is this the original trilogy remastered (cleaned up picture wise) or that fucked up, CGed basterized, Greedo shoots first Special Edition shit??? Cause if Lucas is pimping the Special Edition shit again, it's over. I'm just going to hang on to my OT DVD set and forget this Blu Ray nonsense. Fuck Lucas, fuck your Jar Jar Binks ass to hell!
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:13 p.m. CST
by Darth Thoth
Great point. Of course I agree that there are plenty of talented artisans who worked on the prequels. No doubt. My point was only to focus on Lucas' shift in priorities. Something tells me that he is less interested in the possibilities of computer graphics as art and more so in its cost-saving abilities. The prequels were less to tell a story than they were to reboot the profit making abilities of the franchise. Anybody can see that.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:16 p.m. CST
Soo.... the deleted scenes
by BizarroJerry
So, I can't see the deleted scenes from the original films unless I buy the set of all six? Blow it out your fat asshole, Lucas.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:16 p.m. CST
Mark Skyscraper is an intergalactic terrorist...
by theDORK
...not a "freedom fighter." And I'd just as soon put down my money for the hi def blu-ray set of Lucasfilm's "Meet The Palpatines" sitcom, starring Ian McDiarmid, as the emperor deals with everyday wacky family life at home. In other words...pass. The Family Guy parodies are more entertaining now. But I'm not buying them either.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:23 p.m. CST
And every raped childhood was forgotten, in the rush to give him money
by V'Shael
You people.... If only all my rape victims were so compliant.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:30 p.m. CST
So close, darth thoth. Almost there.
by THE_CHOPPAH
You ALMOST got it, so I'm going to help you out a bit. Don't forget this, though. There will be a test later. The prequel trilogy was indeed a cash grab. No doubt about that. But so was the original trilogy. You need look no further than Lucas' early insistence to own the rights to everything related to Star Wars, especially the toys. Lucas may not have known Star Wars was going to be the monster hit it was going to be, but he calculated, correctly, that at least kids would go for that shit and would want the toys. It extends to the whole original trilogy, even The Empire Strikes Back, which is deservedly recognized as one of the great Hollywood movies ever made. Hell, look at Return of the Jedi. Lucas alienated Gary Kurz on that one because he saw more possibilities for toy revenue than he did for wrapping up the story. So, just because something's a cash grab doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. It's all in the execution, and Lucas couldn't execute on the the prequels. That's that.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:30 p.m. CST
Grando Calrissian
by teddy_duchamp
is he in the deleted scenes? playerhater_of_the_year - haha Greedo Palpantine love it.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:31 p.m. CST
I would love to know what Speilberg, and all Georges other director mates think
by teddy_duchamp
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:32 p.m. CST
Ok I'm gonna get them obviously but
by donkingkong
they shoulda included the original unaltered versions as well. D'oh!
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:32 p.m. CST
I would love to know what Speilberg, and all Georges other director mates think
by teddy_duchamp
of all these shitty ad-ons lucas keeps applying to his 30+ year old film
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:35 p.m. CST
just watched the trailer
by teddy_duchamp
The prequels mixed in with footage of the originals look so out of place. I used to get goosebumps watching a trailer for a new VHS release of the Original films now i just look away, slightly embarrased for myself and all concerned
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:40 p.m. CST
George Lucas can eat my ass hair.
by JediTray
No original, award-winning 1977, 1980, and 1983 versions of the Original Trilogy = NO SALE. In order to watch the bonus features, you have to buy the prequels = NO SALE. I'll just download the extras from the Internet. George, you haven't gotten any money from me since 2006, and looks like it will continue to be that way. Up yours, frogneck!
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:48 p.m. CST
halfbreedqueen: Amen.
by THE_CHOPPAH
Capitalism also means the right of the consumer to say "fuck you" in more ways than one.
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:50 p.m. CST
by TommyTonz
I stepped in shit on the way to my car this morning. Damn you Lucas!! I picked the wrong numbers for the Mega Millions the other day because of Lucas!!! If the SE's never would have come out, I would've married the girl of my dreams. Thanks George. As long as there are people walking the earth who were alive for the era's of both the OT and PT, the crying will never cease. The haters have just evolved from Jackson dick riders, to now Nolan dick riders. In this yin-yang world, we all desperately need something/someone to hate, and the ol' Flanneled One is taking it on the chin. George Lucas = George Bush of the world of cinema
Jan. 6, 2011, 5:51 p.m. CST
Quality anamorphic DVD versions of the unaltered OT...
by SubliminalJones
....ARE out there, you just need to know where to look. While obviously not Blu Ray quality, I've downloaded 8 to 10gb anamorphic versions of the original cuts, burned them to DL dvd's, and they look fantastic on my 55" HDTV("crappy" effects and all). Between these and Adywan's Revisted SE versions, it's all the Star Wars I'll ever need.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:03 p.m. CST
So much whining on this talkback
by MattmanReturns
You should all change your handles to variations of "Edward Cullen".
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:06 p.m. CST
How often do you watch SW?
by Heckles
Like many of you, I've seen the Holy Trilogy countless times. I have the "original" cut on VHS, Special Edition on VHS and DVD. I've only gone through each set a few times. For whatever reason, right when it feels like I haven't seen Empire in years- boom, it's on TV. While I have no desire to buy the SE again, seeing it on Blu Ray would be great. However, I can't justify dropping a hundred bucks on a movie I've seen over and over since birth and will only view a handful of times until the next generation of technology sends Blue Ray packing.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:07 p.m. CST
Well I'm looking forward to them
by Righteous Brother
although I don't know why anyone would need to pre-order them though, there'll be enough to go around.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:18 p.m. CST
I'd Buy A Blu-Ray Set Of The Unaltered Original Trilogy
by NeonFrisbee
You know, the good Star Wars movies? (No, not the "Special" Editions. I mean the original, unaltered films.) Otherwise, no thanks. I've already spent enough money lining Lucas' coffers. You lost me, George.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:25 p.m. CST
No..Star Wars is NOT like your ex girlfriend you hate..
by conspiracy
yet can't stop talking about. Star Wars is like your ex whom you caught being figged by your best friend while his Blue Pomeranian ate ice cream out of her snatch. The Ex you then shoved into a refrigerator and dumped into a lake. Yes she was a good fuck...and you can't stop talking about the circumstances of how and when you found out what a miserable hollow cunt she was...but ultimately you are glad she is gone.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:27 p.m. CST
Coming on Blu-Ray 2012!!!!!!!!! read details...
by TaLoNe
Come on! You all know Lucas has raped our SW childhood memories and still WANTS our money. Won't be a bit surprised when the announcement is made The original theatrical releases of the Original Trilogy will be released well after we have forked over the dough for this set in Sept. 2011.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:29 p.m. CST
Will these be better than the European/Sky HD Broadcasts???
by The_Credible_Hulk
I have my doubts, at least for the original trilogy. My thinking is that Lucas and or Fox could screw something up in the remastering process. Possibly over process the source with DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) or over sharpen the picture. The european broadcasts looked better than most blu-rays out today. I sincerely hope this blu-ray set bests it in the picture department (I know it will for sound). As for the prequels, TPM is the one I'm most interested in. It looked like shit on all the HD broadcasts I've seen. It was shot on film and looked as though it had never been remastered. The other two prequels were shot on digital so I'd suspect they're going to look great in this set (as they did on the HD broadcasts.)
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:35 p.m. CST
by the_choppah
by Darth Thoth
There is a difference between business and greed. I think Lucas' decision to own the property rights was a business decision- nothing wrong with making money. But I think this grew to something else which makes my entire point. He allowed greed to take over. We see it begin with the OT- thank goodness Kershner directed Empire and kept Lucas at bay, and see it take real form in Return, i.e.- Ewoks. The Prequels are the natural extension of Lucas turn toward the end of the OT. Regardless, I think we can agree that Lucas failed to execute on the prequels. And again, there are parts of the prequels that I enjoy. But I feel that they could have been better had George had better priorities. Furthermore, his decision to keep fans from having the non-special editions on blu-ray is him trying to spite us because we don't feel what he's done to his creation.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:40 p.m. CST
Haters can suck my ass
by googamooga
I loved the OT when I saw them in the 70's & 80's, I loved the redone OT, and I and my kids loved the prequels. I will be ordering these.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:46 p.m. CST
Hey why does't Coppola do a Godfather SE?
by Kremzeek
You know you all want it. Sollozzo shoots first! Hey, but at least they cleaned up those matte lines, eh? Seriously, though. Fine, clean up the matte lines and the saber goofs and all that good stuff. That's cool. ...That's what some people in the industry call a "remaster" or "restoration". And I'm all for that. But why can Coppola (and lots of other filmmakers) do an actual restore without fucking things up, and Lucas can't? (And, no, I don't believe this whole "the originals are ruined forever" crap either.) Hey, I'm a perfectionist. I re-do shit constantly over and over and until it's perfect. And then I still fix stuff. So, I completely get where Lucas is coming from in that regard. But why remove the originals from existence? It makes no sense. Have 100000000 versions of the OT, I don't care. But at least leave us the option. Lucas would make SERIOUS BANK on those. Search your feelings. You know it to be true. Ah well. Whatever.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:49 p.m. CST
Practical explanation for only one version.....
by OldDickLemon
As large as a bluray disc is, there is still a good amount of compression occurring when a film is placed on disc. Multiple versions means more compression. Include extras on same disc as movie, more compression. It's pretty much the same deal as the old school Criterion Laserdiscs. Largest file size possible means less compression means the best overall picture and sound quality possible. I'll leave the "it's not the version I want" complaining to everyone else, I just want the best looking copy of this series possible.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:49 p.m. CST
So are the movies altered and updated?
by seabiscuits
sfx and cgi changed?
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:51 p.m. CST
Oh and in terms of double dips
by OldDickLemon
Lucas has absoluely nothing on James "I'm the king of greed" Cameron.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:52 p.m. CST
by FleshMachine
you "kids" loved the prequels...yeah exactly...kids are fucking stupid and mine will never see the prequels. shame on you for making them think they are watching good films.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:53 p.m. CST
Ewok suits look more realistic than CGI jar jars
by FleshMachine
fuck jar jar and all that souless crap...ewoks are great.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:53 p.m. CST
by Kremzeek
They can do multiple versions on Blu-ray with seamless branching. So, space most likely wouldn't be an issue in this case.
Jan. 6, 2011, 6:54 p.m. CST
Extras only with full set? fuck you lucas.
by FleshMachine
no $$ from me
Jan. 6, 2011, 7 p.m. CST
Hey Flesh
by Kremzeek
It's kinda funny that everyone brings up how kids all love it. My 11-year old thinks the prequels look like cartoons and says the OT is much better, even if it gets "a tiny bit boring in a couple spots". Keep in mind he's had no influence by me whatsoever as I'm kinda sick of SW these days and I never took him to those films when they came out as he was too young at the time. And I also find it funny that the "age" of the OT keeps coming up. I find that the PT has not held up well over time AT ALL. Esp. the first 2, but over time, I can guarantee Ep3 will look bad too. And that's all fine. Movies age. I'm just saying that pointing to the OT matte lines as worse than the PT ... is hilarious to me. Hell, even the CG they added for the OT SEs looks outdated now too. Yeah, and I'm sure they've vamped them up yet again for the 1080p transfer, but how long until those effects look bad? Pick your evil. They're all going to age. I'd pick old school production values - even if they're hokey now - over the N64-fest known as the PT. But to each their own.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:03 p.m. CST
by Chief Joseph
Looks like you have to buy the complete 6 movie set if you want to get the extras (deleted scenes, etc.) Those extras are my only interest, and I am NOT buying that 9-disc set just for that.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:06 p.m. CST
by MattmanReturns
......... Well actually... I.... ....... That's not... .... Touche.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:11 p.m. CST
Adywan or somebody should make...
by Chief Joseph
...a Han shoots first version where Han blasts Greedo in gruesome R-Rated blood-splattering detail. Just to piss of George. I loved the Aldreraan explosion he did with Jar Jar and Jimmy Smits getting blown up.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:12 p.m. CST
45 bucks for original trilogyy
by Monolith_Jones
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:17 p.m. CST
I told you guys these were the altered versions, but you didnt listen!
by choonie
I learned it from watching you alright!!!
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:20 p.m. CST
No original cuts on Blu
by skydemon
And I'm sticking with my crappy letterboxed laser disc on DVD versions. Do you hear that Lucas, give us what we really want dammit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:33 p.m. CST
I would complain and bitch and threaten boycott
by sith_rising
but let's face it, my name is sith_rising, so we all know I'll be buying the supreme boxset, and complaining about Lucas' neck the entire time.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:46 p.m. CST
The DVD versions of the Original Unaltered Trilogy
by jack black
are referred as George's Unaltered Trilogy aka GUT.They are based on the Unaltered OT movies found in the 2006 SW Bonus DVD release and there are various editions of those DVDs which all aim to improve only the technical quality of those films in the DVD specifications level,better image quality,better sound,better subtitles,etc I have downloaded DarkJedi's edition which is considered the best and indeed all the 3 movies look marvelous in my home cinema.Until that greedy bastard Luca$ comes to his senses and releases the OT in its theatrical version in the Bluray format,i will stick with the fan-enhanced DVD versions. You can find them in the usual places titled as GUT editions.
Jan. 6, 2011, 7:56 p.m. CST
I think we have to face the fact that
by lv_426
Lucas is never going to let us have the OT in any form beyond VHS quality. Myself, I can deal with the special editions. ESB is fine, and actually some of the improved effects elements are actually better. ANH is fine once they leave Tatooine. ROTJ is fine once the stupid alien song and dance number is over at Jabba's Palace. Sure the end with ghost Hayden Christiansen is a bit annoying, but I can live with that one. It also sucks that they changed the Ewok's celebration song from Yub Nub, to the new one, whatever it is called. I am not a huge fan of the Prequel Trilogy, as I despise Phantom Menace, like Attack of the Clones well enough, and actually enjoyed Revenge of the Sith pretty well. The thing is that if you are not in the mood for any of the prequels, you can still start out with ANH as the whole OT stands up on its own. I would still like to have Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in HD. Phantom Menace though, that is a complete waste of time. I definitely want the 3 discs-worth of extra features, which at this rate is fine by since I don't plan on buying Star Wars in 3D (I'll see the 3D OT in the theater) when they are inevitable released in a 3D Blu-ray set. For around 90 bucks I am cool with the big set, even though I'll probably skip Phantom Menace.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:07 p.m. CST
After this, Jurassic Park, and the first three Indy films
by lv_426
what are the other classic genre films that still need remastering and re-release on Blu-ray? We've already gotten a lot of major ones: Alien Anthology Blade Runner Robocop Terminator films Matrix trilogy Lord of the Rings trilogy Close Encounters of the Third Kind The Thing Die Hard Goonies Back to the Future trilogy Predator (although not the greatest transfers) Batman (first four plus Nolan's) 2001: A Space Odyssey The Shining A Clockwork Orange Full Metal Jacket Eyes Wide Shut Apocalypse Now The Godfather trilogy Goodfellas I suppose we still need: Jaws Lord of the Rings (extended editions) Conan the Barbarian Legend ET Indy trilogy Jurassic Park more of Hitchcock's classics Blu-ray is knocking 'em out pretty quick these days.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:08 p.m. CST
by CeejayNightwing
No I'm not joking, Adywan's version of ANH makes intelligent improvements on the original that make the special editions that Lucas delivered look like a bad experiment. Adywan's versions do not insert silly aliens and goofy screwball comedy just for the fun of showing you what digital effects can do. He makes intelligent improvements like the inclusion of the planet Yavin into the background of most of the battle scenes as it should have been in the first place as they are in fact fighting infront of a planet! He uses the digital technology to fix things like bad jump-cuts for example when R2 switches from two legs to three. Even simple things like the Death Star plans being displayed at the Rebel assembly before the last battle is redone so that it no longer looks like it was done on a 4bit microcomputer from the 70's! All the stupid Jawa's faling of Ronto's and comedy droids Lucas wasted time on and this guy simply does a decent clean up job and colour correction with his own money that doesn't regress the picture to kindergarten comedy. And his battle between the TIE fighters and the attacking rogue groups in their Y & X wings is ten billion times better than Lucas's final delivery! So YES, unless you've compared Adywans's version to Lucas's special edition, you have no idea what an intelligent and far superior version it is!
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:09 p.m. CST
I'm actually starting to forget how the original
by UltraTron
Jabba song sounded. I think it was- eeeeeenaachotaaah!!!
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:15 p.m. CST
watched my OT laserdiscs the other day
by MurderMostFowl
Yeah I've still got a working laserdisc player ( pioneer DVL-919 ... a relic from a more civilized time ) So I'm sad to say they don't visually hold up an a 52inch 1080p display. I don't have any bitrot and I've got an excellent scaling receiver, but the fact that the laserdiscs are not anamorphic just makes me sad. The awesome soundtrack is still perfect in normal dolby surround with no sweetening or stupid tricks. I hope it never dies!
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:18 p.m. CST
Changes that need to be made...
by performingmonkey
1) Either cut Hayden from the end of ROTJ or reshoot his appearance to make it look less like what it really was - a makeup/wardrobe test shot from ROTS. 2) Do new edits of TPM, AOTC and ROTS, cutting out the worst-delivered lines, the fart jokes in TPM, the most pointless scenes etc. Re-integrate some of the deleted scenes. 3) FIX ONCE AND FOR ALL the shitty lightsaber shots in the OT as well as all the backgrounds they didn't bother CGI'ing in the special editions. Why do half a job?? 4) Cut the Jabba scene from ANH. Cut the stupid song from ROTJ. 5) Add brand new CGI to the OT, replacing more of the original model shots, making things blend seamlessly across all 6 movies. 6) AS WELL AS THESE VERSIONS GIVE US THE ORIGINAL CUTS OF ALL 6 MOVIES.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:19 p.m. CST
ceejaynightwing, fan edits are bullshit
by MattmanReturns
It's not the filmmaker's vision. It's almost as bad as the studio taking the film and changing something. I don't care if you disagree with Lucas's decisions or not... I take fan edits about as seriously as I take a censored version of Huck Finn.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:27 p.m. CST
The ending of the trailer says it all - "There is no Escape!" from Lucas's wallet!
by Orionsangels
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:30 p.m. CST
Hope they fixed the transparent matte boxes on the original films.
by Orionsangels
Bluray will make them even more noticeable.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:30 p.m. CST
"to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan"
by fat_rancor_keeper
well we already know OT fans will be told to go fuck off........but SE fans will be disappointed as well. There are a ton of mistakes and errors regarding the visuals and audio in the SE's. These are things that need to be fixed. (switched audio channels, drowned out scoring) Not to mention awful over saturated color timing, miscolored light sabers, the emperors "slugs", amateur jump cuts....all kinds of lame shit adywan and other fan editors have actually fixed. In the trailer all the same fucking problems are STILL there. So with this release nobody will be satisfied except people just looking for bonus shit or people who just don't give a fuck. Heaven forbid the actual movies get some attention and care. But we'll see.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:33 p.m. CST
by fat_rancor_keeper
I agree............if they don't do any of that or at least give us some basic over due fixes WTF have they been working on then since 2004? If these end up being the same shit versions that have been on TV then what's the incentive to shell out money for them???? People will just watch the bonus shit and deleted scenes on youtube.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:41 p.m. CST
Amazing to see how many comments are here
by gautsid
Plinkett rocks. That is all.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:41 p.m. CST
AICN special edition
by Orion
Is this shitty talk back nonsense where I have to open a comment to read it. The show all option works about as well as Lucas' wang.
Jan. 6, 2011, 8:47 p.m. CST
Fett's voice is the only thing that pisses me off
by thewirebitches
I grew up with the special editions (97) so those changes were my original version which I of course cherished. Hearing Jango in AotC I figured hey it's close enough to Boba's. Years traveling across the galaxy he would lose the accent. This set will sell just like every new incarnation sells, and that's not because cynical nerds need to have the latest greatest version of SW but because these films will live on and on and on. as long as there are kids there will be a love for star wars. anybody talking shit about Revenge of the Sith go piss off. I can understand the hate for the other two prequels but not Sith.
Jan. 6, 2011, 9 p.m. CST
by Mullah Omar
Yeah some things look great in the Special Editions (Bespin is vastly improved), but more often than not they are intrusive (added Jabba in E4, dance number in E6) or add nothing worthwhile (new Ewok song, Sarlacc tentacles). It's a mistake to think that the original is somehow unacceptable for HD - it projects just fine onto a big screen. There is zero chance of me seeking out the Special Edition. If that means I'll only ever be able to have a copy of the OT in DVDs then I can live with that.
Jan. 6, 2011, 9:01 p.m. CST
As a true geek
by JERRYHORRORLIVES
I am (Sigh) obligated to make this purchase and quite excited. After Red Letter Media showed me how awful the prequels were, perhaps i can now enjoy them and make peace with old George.
Jan. 6, 2011, 9:13 p.m. CST
3d Wont be for a couple more years
by magnetoelectric
2 or 3 at least. They held out this long for HD to become the 'norm' in the majority of households to release them on blu. You really think Lucasfilm would torpedo their chance to double dip us by releasing them in 3d the following year?
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:02 p.m. CST
The final edition
by VoiceOfSaruman
will come when Hayden Christensen is in his 50's. Lucas is going to shoot him under the mask and as a ghost for the end of ROTJ. It's the film he meant to make but didn't have the power to make Hayden age fast enough.
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:04 p.m. CST
By then
by VoiceOfSaruman
all the stormtroopers will have lightsabers CGI'ed in, and will all talk like Jango Fett. Even though he died a long time ago. Sometimes an accent is just in the genes, man.
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:05 p.m. CST
I hope the 3-D is the end seriously
by VoiceOfSaruman
can't wait for Lucas to finally be able to get back to making those small films
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:35 p.m. CST
I already have all 6 movies in nice 1080p on my HD
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Fuck Lucas. I will never shell out one more dime to that money grabbing childhood raping director. I have bought and re-bought that movies over the year on VHS twice, laser disc and then DVD so having had a chance to grab these for free in nice 1080p versions that play on my HD direct into my Samsung that has a media play option via USB is total win.
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:36 p.m. CST
meant "those movies"
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
I really think it's fucking retarded you guys did not add a goddamn edit feature when you revamped this website. What century are we in?
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:38 p.m. CST
i will boycott until the oG editions are anounced.
by darwinmayflower
fuck that shit.
Jan. 6, 2011, 10:47 p.m. CST
My money...
by bubcus
... will go to whichever set has the non-special edition original trilogy. I'm okay with the 1995 THX versions even.
Jan. 6, 2011, 11 p.m. CST
3D Bluray version after this
by TheJudger
and maybe the Original Trilogy as it originaly was before or after the 3D Blu version, and maybe the OT as it originally was, but enhanced into a 3D Bluray version. Oh yes fan will pay they will all pay. In the end everyone pays!
Jan. 7, 2011, 12:39 a.m. CST
Adywan FOR THE WIN, all other versions = FAIL
by polyh3dron
Jan. 7, 2011, 12:58 a.m. CST
of course...
by justmyluck
...you have to shell out for the full set to get the three extra discs (will those be HD?). Will there be the 1977/1980/1983 originals RESTORED from the elements Lucasfilm HAD TO HAVE USED to create the 'special editions'? I would never purchase Blu-rays of the prequels...it seems Lucasfilm/FOX Home understands I'm not alone, otherwise it would be something like two 3-disc packages at sell-through pricing. I am not spending ANYTHING on ANY Blu-ray set unless the restored and pristine 1977/1980/1983 versions are in there. There's no 'winning me over' otherwise in that regard.
Jan. 7, 2011, 1:05 a.m. CST
Don't want the "special edition" OT movies
by Keith
I just don't. Most of the new stuff is, to borrow Plinkett's phrase, "fucking offensive". There are a few nice shots, but much of the SE work is for stuff that really didn't need it. When I think about the scenes that actually could have benefited from a re-do, the most obvious ones to me are the "space slug" in Empire, and the destruction of the Executor in Jedi. The latter in particular is a very, very weak piece of FX by Star Wars's high standards. And NEITHER of these scenes were addressed in the SEs! We had dancing bloody muppets instead, and pointless tweaks to scenes that were absolutely fine as they were. Only stuff I remembered liking was the more dynamic X-wing vs TIE stuff at the first Death Star battle. And I guess the enhanced Bespin corridor shots were okay.
Jan. 7, 2011, 1:25 a.m. CST
This will never ever end.
by Toilet_Terror
Star Wars is the new Mickey Mouse. Enjoy your animated bedsheet advertisements in HD bitches.
Jan. 7, 2011, 1:38 a.m. CST
I would love to see deleted footage of...
by jimmy rabbitte
Eric Stoltz as Jawa #3, Ugnaught in Carbon Freezing Chamber and as the original Short Round in ToD.
Jan. 7, 2011, 2:58 a.m. CST
The OT theatrical releases will never come out...
by Crumb
Apparently his ex would get some of the cash if he released them properly, and Luca$ can't have that can he. I mean, that's his cash, he needs it. Fuck the ex, fuck the fans. They're kids films anyway, it's like poetry, they rhyme, reverse angle, got my seat got my coffee, lets roll. It'll be great..
Jan. 7, 2011, 4:20 a.m. CST
As long as people keep buying his shit...
by Johnny Wishbone
...Luca$ will keep screwing the fans over and over again. If NOBODY was to pre-order or buy this he'd finally take the hint, pull his finger out of his ass and remaster the original trilogy prints for release. I'm going to stick with my low resolution DVD versions from a few years back as they're so much more watchable than the special, special editions.
Jan. 7, 2011, 4:46 a.m. CST
mattmanreturns, Most Fanedits are bullshit..
by CeejayNightwing
But not Adywans, all this talk about the film makers vision is one thing, but in the case of George Lucas its not about vision, it's about what else he can use SW to experiment with. No film in the entire history of Hollywood has gone through as much cosmetic changes as the SW films and that's only because the film maker claiming to do it out of his need to capture his original vision, actually has no vision at all and only wants to see what he can change for the hell of it to promote his digital technology. Are you gonna argue that Greedo shooting first was impossible to do in 1976 while they were shooting so he had to wait 20 years for digital tech to catch up so he can get that right? You gonna argue that he always wanted to show a younger version of Anakin's ghost at the end of ROTJ but couldn't cast a young actor to do so so he had to wait till he made the prequels to do that? Do yourself a favour and don't be so narrow minded, Lucas is not a born director nor is he a prolific natural film maker, he's a guy who got very lucky with a lot of help on a film in 1977 which made him into a millionaire and that's it. He had no vision o SW, they were making these stories up as they went and always started shooting these films before they ever had a final script except in the case of TESB. Lucas had no vision to plan the entire series of films let alone plan how the stories are going to unfold otherwise someone like Count Dooku would have been seen on the Jedi Council in TPM before he decided to make him up in AOTC and just state he was on the council 10 years ago (yeah, the same ten years ago when TPM happened!). Fan edits may be at most parts just versions that cut stuff they don't like out. But Adywans are nothing like that, he generates his own FX to remake the conception of scenes and he corrects the unbalanced colour that has been lost from the original transfer as well as re-editing some scenes the way they were in originally before silly changes were made. His version is very professional looking becasue he spent a fortune and over a year making it so. Infact, he's spent more time on his edition of ANH than George did on his special editions of all three OT movies and the difference shows!
Jan. 7, 2011, 4:49 a.m. CST
Some of Adywans edits, judge for yourself!
by CeejayNightwing
1 - Star Wars Logo: originally it receded way too quickly so this has been slowed down to match the speed in the rest of the saga. 2 - The crawl appears slightly earlier now, as it did pre ANH, so it appears at the correct music cue that Williams' intended, and how I remember it. 3 - As the camera pans down to Tatooine you now see the 3 moons instead of just 2 4 - Tatooine now rotates slightly as the ships fly overhead 5 - Re-coloured all lasers 6 - Removed the horrible blue hazing as the stardestroyers engine come into view 7 - Changed the explosion as the Tantive IV is hit to remove a lot of the smoke. 8 - Added a jerk to the motion of the Tantive IV as it is hit 9 - Speeded up the star field in that shot so the Tantive IV seems to be moving as fast as it did in previous shots. 10 - Colour correction of the whole film to remove the blue tint. The Tantive IV's walls are now white. 11 - Re-coloured R2's dome lights throughout the movie so they match closer to the rest of the saga. The front light now blinks from red to blue. 12 - Re-edited the Tantive IV corridor battle to fix continuity issues where troopers die more than once. 13- Added blaster flashes to all blasters that have them missing as they fire. 14 - Added blast flashes to the troopers where they are hit 15 - Corrected issues where the blasters flash as if they were fired on set but no laser bolts were present. Added the lasers to fix this throughout. 16 - Fixed the jump cut where 3PO & R2 cross the corridor on the Tantive IV & the doorway explodes. 17 - When Vader enters the Tantive IV a Stormtrooper lets go of the head of a dead trooper but that you can see that the actor slowly lowers his head. This has been fixed and the troopers head now drops at speed more like a dead body. 18 - Added blinking lights to Vader's chest plate 19 - Vader's eyes re-coloured to remove the red tint. 20 - When 3PO is looking for R2 a trooper falls to the floor behind him as if he has been shot but there is no laser fire. Added some lasers & a flash as the trooper is hit. 21 - Smoothed / fixed the jump cut as R2 extends his third leg and heads for 3PO & the one where he leaves 3PO 22 - Fixed the error in the scene where Vader is strangling Antilles the trooper in the background changes position in one shot. Originally his legs are closed and his blaster is in a totally different position. 23 - Fixed an FX issue when Leia is hit by the stun blaster the glow effect is missing on part of her dress. 24 - In the scene where R2 presses the button to open the pod door you now see his arm retract 25 - Re-coloured the interior of the escape pod to blue due to continuity issues in this scene. 26 - As the escape pod blasts off it now begins to rotate as it does in the rest of the shots 27 - When the imperial commander says "hold your fire" the trajectory of the escape pod has been changed so it is heading downwards and away from the ship instead or just heading straight which caused a continuity error in the next shot as we see the underbelly of the stardestroyer , which means it was heading downwards. 28 - Changed the stars & stardestroyer view from inside the pod so the ship & stars now recede at different rates 29 - You now see the escape pod enter the atmosphere of Tatooine. 30 - Every FX shot has been either touched up or redone in some form or another, but too many to mention every one. 31 - On Tatooine the escape pod canopy has been re-coloured to remove the odd blue colour 32 - In the some scenes the sky has been changed to match other shots. 33 - Added the sandcrawler from the OUT to replace the static shots when 3P0 thinks he is rescued 34 - Completely new canyon wipe so the rocky surroundings that R2 travels through matches closer to what Tatooine looks like in the PT. Also brightened the scene slightly 35 - Fixed a shot of R2 after he is captured where you see the mark of a restraining bolt before it is attached. In some previous shots it is also somewhat visible but I was unable to fix this. 36 - Fixed a placement continuity error with the restraining bolt that the Jawas fix to R2 37 - Added a battle droid to the scrap inside the Sandcrawler. Also brightened up the inside scenes Fixed 38 - Fixed R2's eye dome in the shot inside the sandcrawler where it looks like you can see Kenny Baker inside. 39 - Inside the sandcrawler 3PO's eyes blink as he stands. Fixed 40 - Re-coloured the sky in the SE shots of the sandtroopers & Sandcrawler so the colour the sky is less saturated and closer matches the sky we see at the homestead. 41 - When Beru calls to Luke as they are about to inspect the droids, bushes appear & disappear from shot to shot. Removed the bushes from the shots of Luke to fix this error. 42 - Removed a wire visible coming out of 3PO's neck while Owen talks to him at the sale 43 - Removed the repeated shot of R2 & the red R5 unit to fix a continuity error. Replaced with a new shot. 44 - Fixed the pink sky effect just before this scene fades out. 45 - Added the missing glow from R2's holo light in the garage. 46 - Brightened & desiderated the sunset scene. 47 - Fixed the colour problem in the shot where 3PO jumps as Luke activates the restraining bolt in the garage. In the 2004 DVDs this shot was sepia. An example of some very bad colour problems with these DVDs. 48 - As Luke races out of the Garage to use his macrobinoculars I have added 3PO running out of the doorway to fix an error that he suddenly appears out of nowhere. 49 - New macrobinocular graphics that add in 3PO. All other macrobinocular graphics changed too. 50 - Removed the droids tracks from a previous take make it look like it is being pulled along by a cord. 51 - When Owen shouts Luke the Treadwell droid is in a totally different place than the previous shot and a fly lands on the camera lens. Fixed both issues. 52 - In the shot where the Tusken raiders see Luke's speeder travelling through the canyon the speeder suddenly seems to speed up towards the end and looks unnatural. Recomposited the speeder to fix this. 53 - Re-coloured the sky in some shots when Ben rescues Luke so it is more blue instead of very grey/ white, which it isn't in the shot where Ben scares the Tusken raiders. 54 - Smoothed the jump cut where Luke ignites the sabre in Obi-Wan's hut 55 - Added the missing ornament on Ben's table in the shot of Leia's hologram. 56 -Added the missing cloak on the wall behind Luke as he ignites the sabre. 57 - Re-edited the whole "Ben's Home" not only to fix the continuity errors but also because the conversation about the force and Luke's father is now all together and flows better instead of being split into 2 separate conversations. It now starts off with the viewing of the hologram and fixes the continuity problems. 58 - Added a new death Star sequence prior to the conference room scene to give the death star a better reveal. It now orbits a planet in all shots up until it is reported that it is fully operational. 59 - Changed the torture droids syringe arm. Removed the writings and added a laser effect. 60 - Mos Eisley approach re-edited. Removed some of the creatures on the first shot & extended the path of the landspeeder so it now fully enters the town. 61 - Completely removed the Ronto/ Jawa sequence. 62 - Removed the probe droid hit but the worker droid. 63 - Removed both Rontos from the checkpoint scene. 64 - Removed the probe droid from this scene also 65 - Fixed the ship that flies in front of the vaporator making it look tiny. 66 - When Luke looks over to the cantina it is heavily cast in shadow but as they approach there are no shadows. This has been fixed. 67 - Added facial movements to some cantina creatures. 68 - In the shot where you see Ponda Babba's severed arm I have removed the blood & replaced the hand with the hoof like one we see him with in other shots (XVID workprint version only) - This was replaced by the hand of Dr. Evazan for the DVD-5 & 9 versions as he was the one holding the blaster. 69 -More facial movements & blinks for Greedo 70 -HAN SHOOTS FIRST!! Greedo no longer shoots either. 71 - Removed the Jabba scene 72 - As they approach docking bay 94 you see R2 at the side of 3PO but as the camera pans and he goes out of shot you suddenly see him appear again from a different direction, which would be impossible for him to appear so quickly. Fixed this error 73 - Re-added the fade wipe as they approach the falcon. 74 - Added the falcons dish in the docking bay shot and expanded the docking bay. 75 – Slightly re-edited the docking bay shootout to fix some continuity issues 76 - Fixed the issues with Hans "wobbly" wrist as he fires 77 - Added the missing middle strut to all the Falcons cockpit window scenes. 78 - Added the blue glow back to the Falcons engines. 79 - As the falcon escapes Tatooine it now actually does some manoeuvres instead of "listing lazily to the left" 80 - New Alderaan for all the viewscreen shots 81 - New Alderaan explosion 82 - Re-rotoscoped all lightsabres and fixed Luke's green & wobbly sabre during the training session. 83 - Re-composited the holo chess character so they look more like holograms now. 84 - In close-up shots of R2 the background has the control light from the Death Star interior. These shots now have the correct background. 85 - Fixed the jump cut as Luke turns off his sabre. 86 - Added the colour to the remotes laser that was missing from the 2004 DVD's 87 - In the scene where Vader says "I told you she would never...." he gestures after he has stopped talking. This has been fixed. 88 - More asteroids when the Falcon reaches the Alderaan system 89 - New docking bays for exterior shots to match the new interior ones. 90 - Removed the blue screen pole that is visible as the Falcon enters the docking bay and the girder crane in the top left which isn't there when you see the interior of the docking bay 91 - Added a glow to the shield light to all shots of the docking bay interior. 92 - Added the censored shot of the officer being hit as they break into the control room. 93 - Re-coloured the displays in the control room so they are no longer black & white 94 - The Death Star's interiors are now metallic grey instead of the horrible blue. 95 - When Han, Luke & chewy wait at the elevator a trooper walks past them wearing a light coloured uniform but in the next shot it is a dark uniform. Re-coloured the light uniform to fix this. 96 - Added the censored shot of the officer being hit in the detention cell shootout. 97 - In the final shots of this sequence a trooper falls down the stairs but only the scenery was hit. The trooper now gets hit. 98 - In the scene where the stormtroopers are about to blast their way into the detention cell, the elevator door has visible signs that it has been rigged for to blast apart and looks a mess. Fixed this issue. 99 - New tractor beam matte shots. 100 - Recomposited the SE shot of the many stormtroopers as Han chases them to look more natural 101 - New wider shot of Luke & Leia as they swing across the chasm. They now look to be a lot higher up. 102 - Re-edited the lightsabre duel to give it a faster pace 103 - The lightsabre impact flashes cover both characters even though it should only be visible in front of the character closest to the camera. This has been fixed 104 - Removed the visible power cable from the lightsabre up Ben's sleeve 105 - As Han & chewy reach the docking bay you can see the shadows of Luke & Leia awaiting their cue. Removed the shadows. 106 - Replaced the dummy of Ben as Vader kills him. You now see his face and Vader actually slices through him and you see him disappear. 107 – Removed the bar holding R2's legs in place when the droids head for the falcon 108 - When Luke blasts the control panel the door blast door closes, but in the next shot it closes again. This has been fixed. 109 - As the Falcon leaves the docking bay it originally left very slowly even though the engines ignite and it should have accelerated faster. It does now. 110 - Fixed the wobbly holotable as Luke gets up to head to the gun port. 111 - Removed the horribly bad motion blur from the shots of Luke & Han in the gun port as the TIEs approach 112 - Redone the TIE battle sequence so the falcon no longer appears to be just sitting there and added a few new shots. 113 - Brand new explosions for TIES in this sequence 114 - Added a faster moving star field to all interior window shots of the gun port including shots that were missing a star field. 115 - When 3PO is entangled in the wires after the battle, again the close up of R2 has the death star interior background. It now has the correct Falcon corridor background. 116 - After the battle you now see the falcon enter hyperspace.9 no longer in the edit. decided that it didn't need to be shown due to vader 's line in the following scene 117 - Added the Hyperspace wormhole to the cockpit sequence. 118 - The Falcon now can be seen exiting hyperspace as it approaches Yavin. 119 - In the shot of the Falcon as it flies over the trees on Yavin IV the clouds have been changed to matched the rest of the sequence. I've also added the falcons shadow on the trees as it flies over. 120 - New interior shot of the Hanger bay. Removed the cardboard fighters and given the hanger greater depth. 121 - Fixed the following flip shots as they step off the transport vehicle. 122 - New Death Star schematics. 123 - Darkened the rebel briefing scene and once it is over the lighting becomes brighter. 124 - New up to date briefing room graphics for the display. 125 - A lot of the Rebel pilots have Blue insignias on their helmets but there is no blue squadron in the final draft. Re-coloured all blue insignias to red. 126 - The shot of Yavin & the Death star following the briefing room scene has been changed so that Yavin matches the SE Yavin 127 - When we see Han loading up his reward the Y-wing in the background is missing one of its engines because only half the ship was built. This has been fixed. 128 - Fixed the horrible jump cut of R2 as he is loaded into the X-Wing while Luke talks to Biggs & Red Leader. 129 - Added an extra stripe to one of the high view X-Wing shots to remove the repeated red leader X-Wing shots 130 - As the X-wing lifts off it now flies forward and not just straight up. 131 - As Luke leaves the temple you can now see the exterior of the temple from the rear cockpit window. 132 - Re-edited all Rebel command centre shots to fix issues where the image has been flipped (you can tell because 3PO's dent on his head keeps swapping sides) Also Leia keeps changing position. 133 - Added Yavin to the rear cockpit windows of the fighters as they report in and to various shots throughout the battle. 134 - Ships engines are now again red and not pink. 135 - Re-coloured R2 so his dome is now blue and not black in all space shots. 136 - Fixed few flip shots of various pilots during the battle (the microphone keeps swapping sides) 137 - Added new shots throughout the sequence including a whole new TIE battle sequence 138 - The rebel command centre table now includes holograms 139 - The death star countdown clock & viewscreen is also a brand new updated display. 140 - The window at the back of Vader's cockpit has been blacked out because there should be no window. 141 - Fixed issues where ships were missing in numerous scenes in the trench run when they should be in view. This includes both TIES & X-wings 142 - Fixed the issue with the Trench approach where the shots clearly change from a flat matte to a model shot after the flash and really jumps out at you. It flows together between both sources better now. Also both times we see it they used the same shot. Each one now has slight differences to them. 143 - When Vader fires at Luke and hits R2 he is actually firing beneath the X-wing but then next shot he hits R2 which would have been impossible. This issue has been fixed 144 - When R2 Is hit the next shot you can see no smoke or damage through Luke's cockpit window. This has been fixed 145 - Added damage to R2s body to match the shot where he is unloaded from the X-Wing later. 146 - Re-coloured bit X-wing & TIE targeting displays 147 - A lot of shots throughout the Death Star battle the cockpit shots just have a plain black background. All cockpit shots now show what should be visible outside. 148 - When Red Leader is killed I've you see an explosion but nothing makes it. I've added the x-wing hitting the surface. 149 - Removed all of the "swinging TIES2 seen in the rear cockpit windows. The TIEs now more naturally according to the scene 150 - A very slight edit to the Biggs death scene. Luke now reacts better to the death of his friend. 151 - When the Falcon comes to the rescue and hits the left hand TIE fighter the laser both never actually hits the TIE fighter. This has been fixed 152 - You now see the death star begin to fire as it explodes 153 - New death Star explosion shot that integrates brand new footage and OUT and removed the shock wave ring. 154 - When Vader spins out of control you can now see stars through his cockpit windows. 155 - Chewie now gets a medal
Jan. 7, 2011, 5:33 a.m. CST
Adywan does not exist in this dojo
by Cobra--Kai
Ceejay, nice job pointing that out.<p> Even with the added clarity of blu ray it would be hard to go back to Lucas's version after seeing Adywan's incredible edit.<p> Anyone interested in seeing it - don't watch it on shitty youtube. You can download it at DVD quality over at fanedit.org. First you have to check their faq and download a little program called jdownloader, then you can download any movies from their archive (legally too, as long as you own a copy of the movie already).<p> It's the definitive version of STAR WARS imho.. and of course Han does shoot first!
Jan. 7, 2011, 5:35 a.m. CST
I hope they put more shit in the background
by travismays
If there's one thing I wish they would have done when they released the Original Trilogy, it's to put more shit in the background. As a child I remember watching these movies, utterly distracted by the complete lack of shit happening in the background. I hope George Lucas finally succeeds in bringing his original vision to the screen, and putting lots of shit in the background.
Shit in the background is great as long as their's interesting stuff in the foreground... which is where the prequels fall down.<p> But shit in the background... lots of detail on screen... think Terry Gilliam movies, think LOTR trilogy, think Ridley Scott... the amount of visual information, texture, and detail on screen is fantastic. It adds to a movie not detracts... provided the shit in the foreground is there too!
Jan. 7, 2011, 6:14 a.m. CST
jettl1993 ...
by justmyluck
I have no doubt the HD versions of the OT 'special' editions will be strong sellers, even with new effects. However, if you wanted modern visual effects, you would re-do every single explosion on the Death Star surface, every puff of fake snow from the AT-AT explosions. Would that be STAR WARS anymore, for even the most casual fans? No. The 1977-1983 visual effects and creatures need to be preserved in HD, along with the 6-track and matrixed theatrical soundtrack mixes. This is American film heritage...scratch that..GLOBAL. There is no way the OT will look 'modern' to new fans, no matter how much CGI gets dolloped-on. Using computers in a 2D manner to remove the garbage matte shapes, fix optical composite opacity and matte lines is fine by me, but for other fans film buffs even this is sacrilegious. The heavy use of CGI made the SW prequels look one step removed from reality - which one does not take seriously, dramatically - unless, I suppose you are very young. Do kids notice the finer details of visual effects...many are engaged by 2D cartoons and practical puppet shows. 3D conversion will make the practical miniatures look small and 'miniature'...do these models get replaced as well at that stage? When does STAR WARS stop trying to be modern and finally appear to be from A LONG TIME AGO? Imagine the OT circulate casually through repertory theaters from new digitally mastered prints - un-fussed with CGI - as classics.
Jan. 7, 2011, 6:20 a.m. CST
If you have an incurable disease
by Kovac
you should use it to your advantage and ask/beg for the original trilogy to be finally made available in HD. Perhaps if enough dying people use their last requests it might be enough to guilt him into it. What do you have to lose aside from your self respect?
Jan. 7, 2011, 6:45 a.m. CST
"Chewie now gets a medal"
by jack black
it was about time.
Jan. 7, 2011, 6:53 a.m. CST
ultimate solution
by ZaphodBB
Lucas should release a "Make-Your-Own-Star-Wars" app that includes the footage from original releases ... special edition releases ... AND on-line bootleg stuff (like Luke at Tatooine with funky hat) and let fans compose their OWN preferred version of Star Wars. Even throw in alternate audio clips so fans can chose which version of Fett's voice to hear, etc. I'd buy it!
"He's no good to me dead" gravelly voiced badass.<p> "He's no good to me dead" Crocodile fucking Dundee.<p> You choose.
Jan. 7, 2011, 7:36 a.m. CST
Seeing Star Wars is like seeing my ex wife
by MrWug
I used to really love it, but now it just makes me feel sad.
Jan. 7, 2011, 7:38 a.m. CST
What a greedy bastard!
by The_Motorcycle_Boy
So people have to buy the Prequels if they want any extras? Hopefully the Rebel Alliance will put those bonus discs up a torrent to bring down this Empire... I am actually surprised that he is allowing the OT to be released seperately at all. Still, they'll probably have even more stuff that comes across as comical (Boba's new voice, mate!) or just ruin previously good scenes (Vader talking to the puffy faced Emperor about the son of Skywalker). Am I the only person who recalls Lucas talking about the little personal films he was going to make after ROTS? What's he done since? An Indy sequel and Star Wars TV shows!
Jan. 7, 2011, 8:54 a.m. CST
I would buy the OT on Blu-Ray ONLY IF
by BilboRing
They include the original theatrical releases with no "special edition" rape my childhood crap in them. Then I would just keep those blu-rays and throw out the other discs that come with them.
Jan. 7, 2011, 9:25 a.m. CST
Can't wait...
by Dranem
Other than the goofy Jabba and Greedo shooting first scene in a New Hope, I think the SE were mostly improvements. And I really enjoyed the prequels for what they are, so will definitely get the whole set.
Jan. 7, 2011, 9:48 a.m. CST
Just tell us where to download the Unaltered Trilogy, you fucks
by gruntybear
Quit being coy about "if you know where to look," and just fucking come across with the real details. Give us a live CLEAN link with the films, and let us all share in this supposed "looks so good on my 55" screen" bullshit. Yes, I did wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. What of it?
Jan. 7, 2011, 9:50 a.m. CST
BAHAHAHA! Fuck all your raped childhoods...
by Lamerz
My childhood is just fine. I'm fine with the newer editions. BIG. FUCKING. DEAL. They are god dam movies, you losers. Fucking grown men and women with endless tears and feeling of betrayal over about 1.5 seconds of film. Motherfucker. I'd like to see CGI Yoda for PM, but if not, oh fucking well. Guess what, I'll live and get the hell over it.
Jan. 7, 2011, 9:53 a.m. CST
Once again for those in the cheap seats
by grendel69
<p>Unaltered = Yes</p> <p> Bullshit special editions = fuck off</p>
Jan. 7, 2011, 10:46 a.m. CST
Riley Martin
by blunted666
Yeah, concerning yourself with the ammount of effort taken to preserve the historic original films is obviously the thought process of a juvenile. It's not like any of the films in question were recently inducted into the National Film Archive for future generations recently... plain kids stuff.
Jan. 7, 2011, 11:37 a.m. CST
Make your own anamorphic OT!
by darthwaz1
ok, take your unaltered dvd's, run them through Handbrake (free download), so the file is now an MP4. re-burn this file onto a blank dvd, (toast, idvd, ect) make sure your burning software is set for anamorphic and there ya go!
Jan. 7, 2011, 11:40 a.m. CST
by darthwaz1
This process is in no way illegal if you already own the dvd's.
Jan. 7, 2011, 12:23 p.m. CST
the economy's saved - license to print cash!!
by Axl Z
This has got my backing already, the full set, supersize me! Fucking hell, I've probably put Lucas's kids thou college alone with teh amount of times I've brought these fucking films.. Still ain't watched BTTF set - yet got that the day it came out. I love debt!!
Jan. 7, 2011, 3:30 p.m. CST
"I'd rather watch Star Wars with better special effects thanks."
by Subtitles_Off
BING BING BING We have a winner. Congratulations! You're in Star Wars heaven, now. Can we shut up about this generations-long crap-fest, yet? Nope. I forgot the 3D re-releases will come. Gawd, they're never going to shut up!
Jan. 7, 2011, 3:40 p.m. CST
"don't deserve to like Star Wars"
by Subtitles_Off
That's funny. On so many levels.
Jan. 7, 2011, 3:59 p.m. CST
So I need to buy the crappy sequels to get the extensive bonus feature?
by AshMcQ
Fuck you, George.
Jan. 7, 2011, 4:06 p.m. CST
by blackwood
Thanks, but no.
Jan. 7, 2011, 6:22 p.m. CST
Done with this shigitty
by The Chebb
Sorry Lucas, everytime there's a new Star Wars release, I love the franchise a whole lot less, so no love or cash for your umpteenth take on this....
Jan. 7, 2011, 7:17 p.m. CST
Cant wait!
by Kakii
I love all of them, including ep1! The new trilogy was never gonna give me the same feelings and awe I had as a child, just like the second time with crack doesnt beat the first time. So I will buy the full saga boxset, but my only concern is ep 3 looks practically BR when upscaled, so that ep could be dissapointing from a picture point of view. I really hope they do a really cool digipack boxset and not just stick seperate BR's in a box like a lot of boxsets. Note: I do however now understand and sympaphise with those that hate the prequals after I made the mistake of wathing X-Men Origins:Wolverine
Jan. 7, 2011, 7:25 p.m. CST
Fucking Whiners!
by Chief Joseph
How dare you ask for a quality release of the original editions of the Star Wars Trilogy on the latest home video format!!! You should silently and without question just hand over your hard-earned cash to Master George and just accept whatever is given to you!!
Jan. 7, 2011, 7:32 p.m. CST
Sorry Jorge i will wait for the super-bluray ultimate
by jack black
pack which will contain all THREE trilogies,because lets face it you are going to make a new trilogy at some point in the future.that's what common sense says.
Jan. 7, 2011, 8:55 p.m. CST
"When does he squeeze the last fucking drop of blood out of the levitating stone?"
by Subtitles_Off
Um, when the last stupid geek is broke? I'm guessing.
Jan. 7, 2011, 9:32 p.m. CST
i hope they dont CG the rancor
by fat_rancor_keeper
i love that damn puppet
Jan. 8, 2011, 11:26 a.m. CST
Dooku dying, regards Plinkett..
by darthwaz1
I'm sure Palpatine had an alternate plan for him to die in captivity had Anakin not acted, I think the novel may have mentioned this...
April 27, 2011, 9:14 a.m. CST
Both Versions?
by liam
I wonder if the discs for Episodes IV, V and VI will contain both the original theatrical versions AND the Special Edition versions? Crossing my fingers they do. I'm a fan of the Special Edition versions, but occasionally I like to go back and watch the unaltered editions too. Counting down to September.
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