Star Wars original trilogy out on DVD on 9/21

[Aves]

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/491/491246p1.html

""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."

Sounds about right to me.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: aves2k
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/491/491246p1.html

""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."

Sounds about right to me.

It's not about art and filmmaking. It's about fiddling with something ad infinitum; altering the original that had so much chemistry to it that it *was* art and turning it into tripe.

 

[GoingUp]

So what did they screw up in the rereleases?

 

[Fatdog]

Watching that Stormtropper get bounced around on the back of the Dewback while searching for the droids on the planet, pulled me right out of the movie. That was some of the worst editing I've seen.

No sale here, I'll keep my laserdisc versions of the original releases.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs
So what did they screw up in the rereleases?

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

(LATER UPDATE - 2/10/04 - 10:30 AM PST)

Okay, I've just spoken with Lucasfilm's Vice President of Marketing and Distribution, Jim Ward, and I can confirm some details about the Region 1 DVD release of the Star Wars films, which will arrive in stores on September 21st. What follows is everything that's specifically set as of this time.

The release will be a 4-disc set, encompassing 3 movie discs and a 4th bonus disc of supplemental material. All three films will be digitally-remastered and THX-certified, and will be available in anamorphic widescreen video (there MAY also be a separate full frame edition, but this is still TBD). The audio for the films will be English Dolby Digital 5.1 (they may also be EX, although again this is still TBD), with subtitles in English, French and Spanish. The films will also be closed-captioned. Each film will include new audio commentary with creator George Lucas, along with various members of the cast and crew (the specific participants will be announced at a later date). The highlight of the bonus disc will be an all-new, feature-length documentary about the making of the films, which will include never-before-seen footage and other material. There may also be DVD-ROM weblinks to the official Star Wars website (TBD). There WILL be additional supplemental features, which will be announced at a later date. The films will only be available as a box set, the retail price for which has yet to be decided (despite reports to the contrary). I have officially confirmed that the films will be the 1997 Special Edition versions, as determined by Lucas himself. You should also know that, as with the Indiana Jones DVDs, the folks at Lowry Digital are once again involved in the remastering process. They're doing digital restoration and clean-up work on the new masters.

So there you have it. We expect cover art to be available in the months ahead, as the packaging is finalized. We'll keep you up to date on all the bonus material details as soon as they become available.

 

[ZeroEffect]

too bad my Laser Disc box set has the rot...

anyone up for listing all the various releases of this movie?

ie:

VHS full frame
VHS letterbox
original LD release (full frame?)
LD letterbox (?)
The Definitive Collection box set
THX singles
Special Ed. box set

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: ZeroEffect
too bad my Laser Disc box set has the rot...

anyone up for listing all the various releases of this movie?

ie:

VHS full frame
VHS letterbox
original LD release (full frame?)
LD letterbox (?)
The Definitive Collection box set
THX singles
Special Ed. box set

SE Widescreen
SE Fullscreen.



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