08-22-2006, 12:26 PM
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Original Star Wars on DVD!
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On September 12, 2006, Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment will release the original Star Wars Trilogy on DVD for the very first time. These editions, which will be packaged with the Special Edition versions released in 2004, will be restored to their original incarnations, and feature Dolby 2.0 Surround Sound. Each of the three films will be available individually for the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $29.98.
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http://dvd.ign.com/articles/726/726956p1.html
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08-22-2006, 12:29 PM
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I have absolutely zero problems with the Star Wars Special Editions. I am happy that the original editions are out on DVD though so I don't have to listen to people bitch and moan about the special editions.
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08-22-2006, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Buff
I have absolutely zero problems with the Star Wars Special Editions. I am happy that the original editions are out on DVD though so I don't have to listen to people bitch and moan about the special editions.
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Honestly, I like that the option is now available. I miss things about the originals. I miss seeing the Ewoks play drums on Stormtroopers dead skulls, Han shotting first, and not seeing Hayden Christiansen in Return of the Jedi is a bonus as well, that was over the top stupid. I also won't miss the dance recital in Jabba's Hut and that weird song.
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08-22-2006, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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This is sweet. I was going to try and hunt them down on Laserdisc so I could convert them to DVD.
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08-22-2006, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
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Too bad they are non-anamorphic dolby 2.0. No thanks. I don't really mind the Special Editions, and they'll look much better than these.
One other related note, Cinemax HD is showing all six of these movies in HD in November.
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08-22-2006, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
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I'll own both. As stupid as that sounds, and as much as that's what Lucas wants, I'm in the same boat as the other people who posted. I actually don't mind the changes, but miss some of the classic scenes.
The should have never have taken out the Ewok celebration at the end of Jedi. That on hurt the most.
I'll stop posting about Star Wars now on an internet chat forum to maintain whatever credibility I once had. :P
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08-22-2006, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by nfotiu
Too bad they are non-anamorphic dolby 2.0. No thanks. I don't really mind the Special Editions, and they'll look much better than these.
One other related note, Cinemax HD is showing all six of these movies in HD in November.
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Too true. Almost makes me wonder if Lucasfilm won't release another amamorphic original version later.
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08-22-2006, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Han Solo shooting first is paramount to his character. I hate that that was changed. The whole thing that makes solo sweet is that he ain't give a ****.
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08-22-2006, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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George Lucas just sits down with a tub of lard by an editng station and makes these special editions. I am convinced someone kidnapped him or aliens abducted him. All the special editions and new Star Wars movies really f***ed my Star Wars experience. I use to love the originals but now I am slowly relating them to the garbage he is currently spewing forth.
I can't believe all the edited crap in the special editions. They put Hayden in Return of the Jedi? I am ashamed he is Canadian. A hot dog could act better then him.
An the dance scene in Jabbas palace is whack. You can also tell all the computer special effects because they stick out like a sore thumb on 25-30 year old movies.
If aint broke don't fix. Burn a in hell and die slow George Lucas.
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Last edited by RedMan12; 08-22-2006 at 03:10 PM.
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08-22-2006, 01:45 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by Buff
I have absolutely zero problems with the Star Wars Special Editions. I am happy that the original editions are out on DVD though so I don't have to listen to people bitch and moan about the special editions.
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I agree with you Buff. I just hate the Animated song and dance at Hutt's palace in Jedi. But that's for the kids.
I honestly probably won't buy these, and i'm a die hard Star Wars fan.
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08-22-2006, 01:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Honestly, I like that the option is now available. I miss things about the originals. I miss seeing the Ewoks play drums on Stormtroopers dead skulls, Han shotting first, and not seeing Hayden Christiansen in Return of the Jedi is a bonus as well, that was over the top stupid. I also won't miss the dance recital in Jabba's Hut and that weird song.
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You do understand that Anakin Skywalker died as Hayden Christinsen's character in Episode 3 correct? Why have some crusty old man at the end of the films. IMO, that's one of the best additions he's made to the new edits.
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08-22-2006, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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I have the original VHS versions (the ones just before they did some sort of a sound/stereo cleanup). I haven't played a VHS tape in a couple years, and have replaced most of my tapes with DVD.
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"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance--it is the illusion of knowledge."
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"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
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08-22-2006, 01:54 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames
You do understand that Anakin Skywalker died as Hayden Christinsen's character in Episode 3 correct? Why have some crusty old man at the end of the films. IMO, that's one of the best additions he's made to the new edits.
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It's horrible. Anakin Skywalker died in the arms of his son Luke, he was redeemed and became good again, thus he shouldn't have been young Anakin anymore.
Well, I'm a geek.
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08-22-2006, 01:59 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames
You do understand that Anakin Skywalker died as Hayden Christinsen's character in Episode 3 correct? Why have some crusty old man at the end of the films. IMO, that's one of the best additions he's made to the new edits.
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If obi-wan is seen as old, and yoda is seen as old, why is anakin young? They all died old, they should all be pictured as old, or all young.
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08-22-2006, 02:01 PM
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I believe in the Pony Power
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George Lucas ain't gonna get any more of my money after ruining Star Wars with the crap pile that is Eppies 1-3.
FU George.
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08-22-2006, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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I love the Prequels. They aren't legendary by any means but I enjoyed them.
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08-22-2006, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
George Lucas ain't gonna get any more of my money after ruining Star Wars with the crap pile that is Eppies 1-3.
FU George.
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I agree. That's why I got the original trilogy Dvd's from ebay. They are transfers from the Laserdisc set. Look good enough for me, and most importantly, they are the original films. Plus Lucas didn't make a cent off me.
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08-22-2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
George Lucas ain't gonna get any more of my money after ruining Star Wars with the crap pile that is Eppies 1-3.
FU George.
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I'll throw my support behind Episode 3, it was a huge huge improvement from the other 2. Probably equal to Return of the Jedi in quality.
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08-22-2006, 03:15 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames
You do understand that Anakin Skywalker died as Hayden Christinsen's character in Episode 3 correct? Why have some crusty old man at the end of the films. IMO, that's one of the best additions he's made to the new edits.
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He was still part human under the suit. Should Obi Wan be Ewan Mcgregor when he is part of the force? I sure as hell don't want to see his whiny pimply face as Anakin in the end of Return of the Jedi.
I hated Anakin's character. Darth Vader was supposed to be one fo the most ruthless, powerful and tryranical Sith Lords. Anakin's fall from grace was the the softest thing I have ever seen. He was a whiny spoiled brat who didn't get his own way. If thats how he was Darth Vader came to be, he would of been rolling on the ground flaying his arms around and having a temper tantrum in the middle of the Death Star.
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08-22-2006, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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Originally Posted by ken0042
This is sweet. I was going to try and hunt them down on Laserdisc so I could convert them to DVD.
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