JoeCanuck
General Section => Off Topic => Topic started by: 5h4rK on May 12, 2011, 11:19:17 AM
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Now I really need this! I just can't wait..
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I will pass on this set... as I have them on VHS, VCD and DVD. That's enough versions for me.
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I will pass on this set... as I have them on VHS, VCD and DVD. That's enough versions for me.
Yeah, don't need to get that set if you already own them on DVD.. I only have ep. 1-4-5-6 on VHS so, it's a must have in my case!
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i will get this, i only have the phantom menace on dvd then, 4,5 and 6 on vhs
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I'm a pass as well. Don't need to buy this series again. I will spend the money on more Joes.
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I am a definate buy on this one. I have the THX VHS, Special Edition VHS, and all the episodes on DVD - so why not get the Blu-Ray.
But has anybody heard if the theatrical version (of the originals) will be a bonus on the Blu-Ray?
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i will get this, i only have the phantom menace on dvd then, 4,5 and 6 on vhs
I heard a rumor that this blue ray box set might contain for the first time since the VHS releases, the first theatrical versions of the movies, as well as their "updated" versions. If this is true, I am likely to get this set.
According to the Toronto Sun http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/05/star-wars-the-complete-saga-on-bluray (http://http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/05/star-wars-the-complete-saga-on-bluray) Mr. Lucas was supposed to update the media on what this box set will contain exactly.
All I can say is I don't place my expectations too high until I hear the official news from the Sith Lord himself :lol: . Just kidding mr. Lucas.
I grew up with the "untempered" theatrical versions of SW, ESB and RotJ, so I will buy this box if it contains at least the original versions of the classic trilogy before all the special editions started appearing. Since Lucas himself did the special editions to "erase" the original theatrical releases from our collective memory, there's little likelihood that I will get to see them again the way I saw them back then...
My words to Lucas: If you want to update your franchise, and make Star Wars a fully 3D experience, why not redo your entire two trilogies in CLONE WARS CGI animated style, plan for a BlueRay or even a theatrical release. There will be no limit to your storytelling. And this will also allow for Episodes 7-8-9 which I personally call:
Episode 7: The New Republic
Episode 8: The Dark Jedi
Episode 9: The Circle is complete
These are titles I made up, as I'd like to imagine the direction that the new movies could've taken.
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Bonus content included with the set:
"Special Features:
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY is presented in widescreen with 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. Special features include:
DISC ONE – STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE
Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Scott Squires
Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
DISC TWO – STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow
Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
DISC THREE – STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH
Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Rob Coleman, John Knoll and Roger Guyett
Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
DISC FOUR – STAR WARS: EPISODE IV A NEW HOPE
Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
DISC FIVE – STAR WARS: EPISODE V THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
DISC SIX – STAR WARS: EPISODE VI RETURN OF THE JEDI
Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
DISC SEVEN – NEW! STAR WARS ARCHIVES: EPISODES I-III
Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; a flythrough of the Lucasfilm Archives and more
DISC EIGHT – NEW! STAR WARS ARCHIVES: EPISODES IV-VI
Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more
DISC NINE – THE STAR WARS DOCUMENTARIES
NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) – Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures…these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.
NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) – George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.
NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) – The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more – and don’t miss “Weird Al” Yankovic’s one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!
The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) – Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Go behind the scenes – and into the costumes – as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billie Dee Williams.
Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) – See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.
Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) – Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today."
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from what i heard, no the Blu-ray set won't contain the original theatrical cut of the OT.
as for me, i have SE 4-5-6 and 1 and 2 on VHS and ROTS on DVD, i won't be buying the SW films again until one of the two VHS players i have access to dies OR the full 3D holographic super-mega-ultra editions comes out.
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My words to Lucas: If you want to update your franchise, and make Star Wars a fully 3D experience, why not redo your entire two trilogies in CLONE WARS CGI animated style, plan for a BlueRay or even a theatrical release. There will be no limit to your storytelling. And this will also allow for Episodes 7-8-9 which I personally call:
Episode 7: The New Republic
Episode 8: The Dark Jedi
Episode 9: The Circle is complete
These are titles I made up, as I'd like to imagine the direction that the new movies could've taken.
I was told the titles were:
Episode 7: The Hidden Circle
Episode 8: The Republic In Crisis
Episode 9: Victory of the Force
That was from Mr. SuperShadow himself
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I heard somewhere that Wicket is going to be a Jedi in episode 12..
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I heard somewhere that Wicket is going to be a Jedi in episode 12..
That makes total sense anyway. Wicket was shielded from Imperial crossfire in the battle on the Moon of Endor. He survived because it was the Will of the Schwartz that let him live to fight greater battles. As for his greater battles, who are we to say he might not become the greatest Ewok Jedi. Size matters not anyway according to Master Yogurt :P
Man, guys, if you want to talk about Star Wars at some point in another thread, I'm always glad to! ;D
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I'm in if they changed the scene back to where Han shoots first.
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I only ever had the original 3 on VHS, so I'll probably be in at a good price point.
...Or I could just watch them on Spike literally everyday!
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...Or I could just watch them on Spike literally everyday!
Yes Spike TV does play it quite a bit too often ::) +1
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I know that the very talked about original scene showing how Luke "acquires" his green lightsaber from Return of the Jedi will be included in the blueray. Whether this will be edited into the movie or simply a bonus feature remains to be confirmed...