The original Star Wars trilogy on DVD has been annouced for release Sept
2004.A 4 disc box set will feature the 3 movies, and a 4th bonus disc
(director's commentary?).
Unfortunately, these are the 'special versions' where Lucas added some new
effects and had Greedo shoot first: (
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Subject: Original SW Trilogy on DVD
The original Star Wars trilogy on DVD has been annouced for release Sept
2004.A 4 disc box set will feature the 3 movies, and a 4th bonus disc
(director's commentary?).
Unfortunately, these are the 'special versions' where Lucas added some
:: We realize there's a lot of debate out there, says Ward. But this is
not a democracy. We love our fans, but this is about art and
:: filmmaking. [George] has decided that the sole version he wants
available
is this one.
Yep, and this is my wallet. Look at it not open.
-Kevin
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reminds me of something I read yesterday on my brother-in-law's website: (
http://www3.sympatico.ca/jenoff/rr0013.htm
http://www3.sympatico.ca/jenoff/rr0013.htm )
The cruelist cut: Is the director's cut. You used to pay to see a movie in
the theatre. Sometimes, months or even years later, it would
Subject: Re: Original SW Trilogy on DVD
:: We realize there's a lot of debate out there, says Ward. But this
is
not a democracy. We love our fans, but this is about art and
:: filmmaking. [George] has decided that the sole version he wants
available
is this one.
Yep, and this is my wallet
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:: We realize there's a lot of debate out there, says Ward. But this
is
not a democracy. We love our fans, but this is about art
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reminds me of something I read yesterday on my brother-in-law's website: (
http://www3.sympatico.ca/jenoff/rr0013.htm
http://www3.sympatico.ca/jenoff/rr0013.htm )
The cruelist cut: Is the director's cut. You used to pay to see a movie in
the theatre
the number of people who are even aware of the differences between the
theatrical versions and the special editions are such a minority that I'm
pretty sure a boycott by that segment wouldn't even make a dent in
sales...nor would it be significant enough to persuade Lucas to eventually
What I *don't* care for is releasing a DVD, and then a few
months later releasing the 1.5 version (a la X-Men).I've
been wanting to get Grease, which came out relatively
recently, but I heard that a collector's edition
will be out within the next 2 years.
A-freaking-men. Or releasing a
The gold standard for high-quality Star Wars is the Laserdisc release.
Original effects - incredible sound, lots of extras... the picture's so
sharp, you can see the bubblegum and athletic shoes ILM used for far-off
space ships in the Fleet battle climax of Return of the Jedi.
- Jim
Ben Doom
Well, yea! And I, for one, would like to get the uncut versions of Brazil
and The Garden of the Finzi-Continis.! :-)
-Patrick
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If I remember right, the European release of FFX had additional
features. It didn't make any sense to me. I loved
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From: Ben Doom [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:46 AM
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the number of people who are even aware of the differences between the
theatrical versions and the special
It's like rewriting history because we want to spice it up a little.
People complain about the accuracy of a historical movie because it is
important to share the truth and not muddy things up. I don't want them
to muddy up my memories of being a kid watching Star Wars in the theater
for the
Just think what would happen if some
one went back and reworked the old Star Trek movies. There would be
riots in the streets.
Gosh darnit Jim, I'm not a doctor!
-Kevin
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From: Jim Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:50 AM
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The gold standard for high-quality Star Wars is the Laserdisc release.
Original effects - incredible sound, lots of extras
'edition' of the movie. The idea of cardboard
cutouts and sub-par models was too much for the man.
M
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From: Jim Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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The gold standard for high
You're not alone.
-Kevin
As strange as it feels to say something like this, I don't think I like
computer graphics very much.Not to say they can't be awe-inspiring.I
distinctly remember staring, dumbfounded at the screen 11 years ago when
Jurassic Park came out, and Weta's work with LOTR
with
there are a lot of things that could have been done better. But is it
still Hamlet? No, it's Hamlet 20 years later.
M
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From: Jim Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:03 PM
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As strange
I think the audience for Star Wars is pretty universal (err...no pun
intended).I really think everybody's going to want the DVDs, regardless of
whether or not they own it on tape (Remeber, back in the day, VHS tapes
weren't cheap.Not when compared to what the average DVD costs today).Out
of
for the ones that could care less. Just think what would happen if some
one went back and reworked the old Star Trek movies. There would be
Oh, that wacky Khaaan!He got me again!
--benD
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