Star Wars Trilogy on DVD Officially Announced!
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Was the top one part of the theatrically rereleased SEs? Not that it matters much, but I was j/w.
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If you try and apply logic to the bizarre damage Lucas is inflicting on the Original Trilogy, you'll go as mad as he apparently is.The Lizard King wrote:If this is a legitimate change, then WHY did Georgie make Anakin so young-looking relative to Obi-wan? I mean, Anakin/Darth Vader was a middle-aged man at best when he died in ROTJ
Georgie Porgie does these things for two reasons only: because he's insane and because he can.
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I was just checking out the THX-1138 website:
http://www.thx1138movie.com/
The DVD is going to be a special edition director cut as many of you probably know, there is a trailer up for it now and it looks really good. It looks like most o fthe changes are just updating effects and backgrounds, but they look really good. I am really looking forward to seeing this new version.
Here is the link for the trailer:
http://www.thx1138movie.com/trailer.html?play=1
http://www.thx1138movie.com/
The DVD is going to be a special edition director cut as many of you probably know, there is a trailer up for it now and it looks really good. It looks like most o fthe changes are just updating effects and backgrounds, but they look really good. I am really looking forward to seeing this new version.
Here is the link for the trailer:
http://www.thx1138movie.com/trailer.html?play=1
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That's exactly what I was thinking, Kelvin. I had a teacher once who RAVED about this film and how it was "robbed" of its due attention. I guess I'll have to see it.
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Being a fairly big fan of Star Wars, and Lucas' early work, I can't wait to see THX 1138. It's sounds really artistic and creative, before George could do whatever he wanted. The trailer looks awesome! Ironically, talked about at HTF, THX may not have THX certification.
Anyone see the "supposed" cover art? If not, here ya go here: http://thedigitalbits.com/#stillthx
P.S.: ya gotta scroll down a bit.

P.S.: ya gotta scroll down a bit.
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Its a fairly slow/depressing fim, which is why is wasn't a box office hit. It is a very interesting film however, which is why its become a bit of a cult hit. I really enjoyed the Special Edition trailer, most of the changes look fairly subtle and I think they will really enhance the film. Like someone else has already mentioned, it doesn't even look like a 33 year old film. In fact, the trailer makes the film look even more creative than it originally was, despite the fact that he can now do whatever he wants. 

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Happy Birthday!
Today, May 25, 2004 marks the 27th birthday of the original Star Wars movie. Hoooray!!!!!!!!


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Well, he keeps saying that he won't, but I think it is possible one day.
They way he looks at it, the Special Editions are the same movies. The movies have been getting changed ever since they were first assembled, like many films get changed. When the first one was shot, it is said that it was almost shot documentary style, showing exactly where each character was at any given moment, etc. The special effects were vastly different and there were many different scenes. This is known as the Lost Cut of Star Wars.
Over the course of a year, many of the effects were redone, the cantina scene was changed quite a bit adding cooler aliens, a band and music, and the removal of Han Solo's gal pal, Jenny.
Then it was finally released to theaters on May 25, 1977. There were several different versions of the soundtrack, a Dolby Surround, mono, etc. So right from the beginning, there were different versions of the soundtrack.
The film got re-released to promote the sequel, The Empire Strikes Back, and for the re-release it got the subtitle of 'A New Hope.' So, I think the way George is looking at the others as just earlier works in progress. It might be right or wrong, but that's how he's seeing it.
Of course the Special Editions were released in 1997, which restored some footage that was deleted and some of the effects were redone. I was excited to see the scene with Biggs and Luke at the Rebel Base right before the attack on the Death Star. It was cool to see the Jabba the hutt scene too, even tho most people would like a better effect. At the time, we were all pretty amazed, but I think the Episode 1 version of Jabba will look better in that scene.
So, most of the updates were okay, the only one I disagree with is the Greedo shooting first thing, since it was changing an event rather than just updating an effect. The CG Dewback lizards were a nice addition, but the best change was the spaceship effects. The Millenium Falcom blasting out of Mos Eisley was a great enhancement. The X-Wings taking off from the Rebel Base and in the dog fights above the Death Star were much better too.
Now I am all for honoring the work of the original effects artists and would really like to have an officially released copy of the original theatrical editions on DVD, but honestly I think most people would end up just watching the newer versions anyway. I think that when they have the bigger capacity DVDs, we may finally get some of the earlier versions of the films, until then there's your VHS, LD and bootleg DVDs.
They way he looks at it, the Special Editions are the same movies. The movies have been getting changed ever since they were first assembled, like many films get changed. When the first one was shot, it is said that it was almost shot documentary style, showing exactly where each character was at any given moment, etc. The special effects were vastly different and there were many different scenes. This is known as the Lost Cut of Star Wars.
Over the course of a year, many of the effects were redone, the cantina scene was changed quite a bit adding cooler aliens, a band and music, and the removal of Han Solo's gal pal, Jenny.
Then it was finally released to theaters on May 25, 1977. There were several different versions of the soundtrack, a Dolby Surround, mono, etc. So right from the beginning, there were different versions of the soundtrack.
The film got re-released to promote the sequel, The Empire Strikes Back, and for the re-release it got the subtitle of 'A New Hope.' So, I think the way George is looking at the others as just earlier works in progress. It might be right or wrong, but that's how he's seeing it.
Of course the Special Editions were released in 1997, which restored some footage that was deleted and some of the effects were redone. I was excited to see the scene with Biggs and Luke at the Rebel Base right before the attack on the Death Star. It was cool to see the Jabba the hutt scene too, even tho most people would like a better effect. At the time, we were all pretty amazed, but I think the Episode 1 version of Jabba will look better in that scene.
So, most of the updates were okay, the only one I disagree with is the Greedo shooting first thing, since it was changing an event rather than just updating an effect. The CG Dewback lizards were a nice addition, but the best change was the spaceship effects. The Millenium Falcom blasting out of Mos Eisley was a great enhancement. The X-Wings taking off from the Rebel Base and in the dog fights above the Death Star were much better too.
Now I am all for honoring the work of the original effects artists and would really like to have an officially released copy of the original theatrical editions on DVD, but honestly I think most people would end up just watching the newer versions anyway. I think that when they have the bigger capacity DVDs, we may finally get some of the earlier versions of the films, until then there's your VHS, LD and bootleg DVDs.
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