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Post by jonathan85 on Mar 12, 2010 23:34:05 GMT
Not long in from the Star Wars: In Concert event at the SECC in Glasgow. Absolutely marvellous stuff - the sound was great, which is quite surprising considering the SECC's usual acoustics, the choice of clips was fine and it all moved at a brisk pace. And, of course, the music itself is still brilliant. If anyone is pondering whether to go, I'd certainly recommend it.  Jonathan |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 7, 2011 12:18:58 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 7, 2011 12:20:28 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Jan 7, 2011 12:43:57 GMT
But which versions?
I was gutted when I bought the RATHER EXPENSIVE first release of the original trilogy to find it was a bare-bones release and had Hayden Christenson as a ghost in the end, which I had assumed was a crude photoshop joke on the internet before.
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Post by Dave on Jan 7, 2011 16:15:11 GMT
Despite the outrage on some parts of the internet, It hasn't actually been announced what versions will be included for the Blu-Ray release. Not saying there will be anything other than the latest versions, but right now we don't know.
I assume there will be a new version of TPM as a CG Yoda was shown in some clips on the ROTS DVD*. Speaking of which I'd love the Qui-Gon scene to be put back in ROTS. Uncut AOTC would be good too.
If the original trilogy gets another update hopefully they'll fix the problems with the 2004 release - and if changes are being made, maybe now is the time to finally get rid of the matte boxes.
As I'm interested in alternate versions of things, Ideally I'd like every version of each film... but realistically I don't see that happening. So maybe include the original version and latest version with a short doc explaining the changes over the years.**
9 discs though. Wow. I'm curious about what extras there will be.
*Done as a training exercise for ROTS but I can't really see it not being used.
**Unfortunately I suspect we will just get one version of each film.
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Post by Stomski on Jan 19, 2011 18:22:21 GMT
No matter what changes they make, they'll never be able to add on screen chemistry between Padme and Anakin. Seriously, what's the story there? Adult themed spoiler below kids so get a parent's permission... Did Haydn Christianson and Natalie Portman hook up before filming started and he couldn't get it up or what? |
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Post by Hero on Jan 20, 2011 8:51:02 GMT
The herd of pigs in Willow probably had more on-screen chemistry than those two...
Isn't there a deleted scene in ROTS where Yoda exiles himself to the Dagobah System? (and two versions I think) It's been a while since I watched that on DVD.
The Qui-Gon scene sounds interesting. I only ever remember him being namedropped between Obi Wan and Yoda.
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Post by Dave on Jan 20, 2011 10:50:48 GMT
Yeah there's some good stuff in AOTC but it seems the main reason for Padme and Anakin getting together is plot requirement.
Can't remember if there were multiple versions but yep, Yoda going to Dagobah was one of the deleted scenes included on the DVD.
I really liked the Qui-Gon scene as it's Yoda saying "blimey I've ballsed this up a bit haven't I?". It's in the script (available in the art book) and novelization and I was gobsmacked when it wasn't in the film. There's a lot of stuff cut as I recall but I think that scene really needed to be kept in. In the film now it's just "yaddda yadda yadda. Oh by the way I've been talking to Qui-Gon".
Amazon tell me the set will now be released on 30th September.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 20, 2011 11:15:39 GMT
The really really excellent redlettermedia review of Revenge of the Sith is now up. It is 1 1/2 hours long, but astonishingly entertaining. Definately worth a watch. www.redlettermedia.com/Seriously. Best review series I've seen. |
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Post by Stomski on Jan 20, 2011 16:51:47 GMT
Isn't there a deleted scene from RotJ on Tatooine with Luke building a new light saber and looking emo before C3P0 and R2D2 go to Jabba's palace.
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Post by Dave on Jan 20, 2011 17:31:50 GMT
Yeah. It was shown at a convention last year. Youtube version...
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Post by Dave on Jan 20, 2011 17:37:38 GMT
The really really excellent redlettermedia review of Revenge of the Sith is now up. It is 1 1/2 hours long, but astonishingly entertaining. Definately worth a watch. www.redlettermedia.com/Seriously. Best review series I've seen. I watched the first few minutes and... I don't get it. If it's a parody of the over the top way some people hate the films... 1 1/2 hours is excessive. If it's someone giving their genuine view of the films... there's got to be a shorter way to do it. |
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Post by Hero on Jan 21, 2011 6:14:33 GMT
That's a decent little scene. I don't see how that cant have been paced in with a final cut of the film, unless they wanted the green lightsaber to debut differently.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 21, 2011 9:01:06 GMT
It gives away that the Lightsaber is hidden in R2-D2 which then spoils the fight scene. Best cut I think. I also strugle with the idea that Luke would have gone that long (ROTJ is a year after ESB) without constructing a new Lightsaber.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 21, 2011 11:00:02 GMT
How can people pay attention and hear the clip if they scream all over it?
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Post by Dave on Jan 21, 2011 12:19:01 GMT
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 28, 2011 21:49:20 GMT
Great actor he may be, but not great enough to get me to watch any more of Clone Wars.
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Post by jameso on Feb 22, 2011 19:07:43 GMT
I never did get Clone Wars on either DVD or Blu Ray in the end.
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Post by Dave on May 4, 2011 13:30:37 GMT
Blu-Ray Special features announcement:
Bring home the adventure and share Star Wars™ with your whole family – when STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment! To be released beginning on September 12 internationally and on September 16 in North America, the nine-disc collection brings the wonder of the entire Saga direct to your living room, where you can revisit all of your favorite Star Wars moments – in gorgeous high definition and with pristine, 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. Dive deeper into the universe with an unprecedented 40+ hours of special features, highlighted by never-before-seen content sourced from the Lucasfilm archives.
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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Post by The Doctor on May 4, 2011 18:08:49 GMT
Is there any word on which versions of the films will feature of the original 3 films? Blu-ray has a lot of storage capacity so I assume they would all be there?
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Post by Dave on May 4, 2011 19:55:32 GMT
No word yet unfortunately which is worrying. But like you say there's lots of storage capacity and the only other thing being listed as on the movie discs are two audio commentaries. Commentaries won't eat up space: the Scott Pilgrim Blu-Ray had five and still managed to fit on loads of other things (such as those being listed on the other discs) so there should easily be room. Currently I'm back-and-forth between thinking 'there's got to be something else on there: why not the original versions?' and 'they're just going to leave the disc space unused, I know it'  |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on May 5, 2011 11:23:08 GMT
Get the Holiday SPecial on their George! Everybody wants you to!
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Post by Stomski on May 5, 2011 13:52:51 GMT
But if Lucas publish them with everything no now, what will they put on when they announce the new edition in 2013?
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Post by blueshift on May 5, 2011 14:08:47 GMT
But if Lucas publish them with everything no now, what will they put on when they announce the new edition in 2013? No, Lucas hates the holiday special and doesn't want it ever released. It is pretty crap to be honest, not even so-bad-it's-good for most of it. Easy enough to find online if you're morbidly curious. |
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Post by The Doctor on May 5, 2011 17:42:21 GMT
I would shower Lucas with praise if he ever, say, allowed the Holiday Special to have a limited release with funds going towards charity. It would be in the spirit of it.
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Post by Dave on Jul 22, 2011 16:29:10 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 22, 2011 18:48:53 GMT
I am amazed there is still unseen stuff. I would have thought every last scrap of footage would have been mined by now!
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Post by Stomski on Jul 26, 2011 9:46:34 GMT
Yeah, it seems with every new release they imply that it's got everything, ever, as an extra. They lied to us, their resistance to the mind probe is considerable.
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Post by blueshift on Jul 26, 2011 11:03:22 GMT
Yeah, it seems with every new release they imply that it's got everything, ever, as an extra. They lied to us, their resistance to the mind probe is considerable.I am the FOOL who bought the original BARE BONES release of the Star Wars films for a mighty £35. And then found out that they edited Hayden Christenson into the end of Jedi. Screw you Lucasfilm  |
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Post by Dave on Jul 26, 2011 11:20:13 GMT
The first DVD release did at least have a decent documentary included. When they announced the two-disc editions (with theatrical versions included) I sold the film discs but kept the bonus disc.
RE: Jedi 2004. Even though I knew about that particular change before watching it, it still annoyed. A completely unnecessary way of tying the trilogies together.
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