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George Lucas Making Changes to Star Wars Saga... Again
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God someone is cranky about George, the verdict on the PQ is basically: "great but not top tier restoration". Obviously the best they have ever done. I know about the dvd footage tests though I don't know which sources you have access to (or where you work) so it's a he said/she said. I would imagine you work is related to Lucasfilm since you defend him so vigorously.
@Pie Lord: I would imagine forums like AVSforum will have pics uploaded soon, you won't find a group of people with a more critical set of eyes than them.
@Pie Lord: I would imagine forums like AVSforum will have pics uploaded soon, you won't find a group of people with a more critical set of eyes than them.
Marty Chinn said:
I'm actually with you.
Funny thing is, it won,t just be the first time we,re not getting them for just us. You can bet there are a lot more people. The 3DS was the first Nintendo console I didn't buy on launch for all the same reasons everyone else.
That said, I currently don't have my Blu ray player, so it makes the decision much easier.
In other news, the new greed scene is actually acceptable. I'm so over it. The r2 rock and vader nooooo bug me more. Hayden only annoyed me in that it makes no sense if you watch just the original trilogy - the idea itself isn't offensive to me. And if e new order to watch them pans out for m e, I may even care less.
Count Dookkake
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Jin34 said:
Plus the first full trailer for Ep 7.
The real test will come when computing power obliterates the "lifelike human rendering" problem. That day will be the day when Lucas will be able to remake the OT as he pleases, down to every minute detail. I don't think he can resist, being the inveterate perfectionist that he is. That day will be the shitstorm of shitstorms.Salmonax said:
JetBlackPanda
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DoctorWho said:
THIS! its one of the nicest little packages I have ever seen and actually feels nice and sturdy.
The Lamonster
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I'd rather have plastic snap cases than paper slip cases :/DoctorWho said:
Also the art on the cover of the complete saga is garbage IMO. It does feel sturdy though and I do like all the art inside.
If it makes you feel better, then sure - I'm hoping people wake up into mental and financial slavery.StudioTan said:
Seriously, though, I'm just wondering how bad these movies have to get before more finally say "wow, that's too bad even for me." I mean, if the OT were turned all-CG, the actors replaced, Jar Jar replaces Chewy, Han gives Greedo flowers, Jedi dance number extended to 40 minutes, etc. would people still say "stop nitpicking and just enjoy, nerd ragers!"
I bought these because at $70 for six of my favorite movies it was a no brainer. However, I still don't want to sanction the changes, and will likely find a copy of those edits.
I know you guys are just kidding but the day Lucas yanks Yoda out of Empire and puts CGI in I'm out. I'm actually glad there is CGI Yoda in Episode I (that's still happening right?) instead of stoned Yoda, but Yoda in Empire is iconic and Frank Oz's work deserves to go on.
Of course he's fucked over a lot of other people who worked hard on sfx over the years so maybe it's just inevitable.
I know you guys are just kidding but the day Lucas yanks Yoda out of Empire and puts CGI in I'm out. I'm actually glad there is CGI Yoda in Episode I (that's still happening right?) instead of stoned Yoda, but Yoda in Empire is iconic and Frank Oz's work deserves to go on.
Of course he's fucked over a lot of other people who worked hard on sfx over the years so maybe it's just inevitable.
StudioTan
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Salmonax said:
If it got to that point, I certainly wouldn't go whining about it on the internet and trying to make people feel they're stupid for liking what they like.
I can respect that people hate these changes and I can even enjoy debating the merits of the changes. I tune out when it gets to hyperbole and insults.
"George Lucas is raping our childhood". Yeah, go cry about it to your therapist or find something more important to worry about.
DJ_Tet said:
That's hard to understand as when they did the SE's in 1997 the same people at ILM who did the original shots did the new stuff. Hell they did all of the SE work.
http://secrethistoryofstarwars.com/savingstarwars.html
It's not like Lucas has some workstation in his bedroom where he cackles like a supervillain while he erases old effects.
JetBlackPanda
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If this thread has taught me anything its that we all love Star Wars.
The Darth Maul fight alone was worth buying the BDs.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
I really want to buy this but I don't like the changes. Then again it is fucking Star Wars so I will wait till Black Friday.
JetBlackPanda
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smokeymicpot said:
The launch price is a pretty good deal too.
6 movies for $80 = $13 a disk and that does not include the special features.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
JetBlackPanda said:
I know it is. I need to take a stand some how. I know I will buy it before the end of the year.
B_Rik_Schitthaus
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Its a lot more "Making good films worse."Aigis said:
Also I first saw the SE so my childhood came pre-raped.
JetBlackPanda
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smokeymicpot said:
I probably would have done the same but I won a $50 gift card to Costco at work so I only spent $30 cash.
B_Rik_Schitthaus said:
Oh wow! I remember taking my friend to see TPM for the first time and he told me he had not seen any of the others.
StudioTan
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Aigis said:
"All I'll say is that you deserve what Lucas is doing to you, people."
Only had to go back 2 pages.
I don't know if someone said raping my childhood in this thread, I was using it as example of oft repeated Star Wars rage. Surely it's not the first time you've heard it?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Raped%20My%20Childhood
Watching the Complete Saga on Boo-ray nao
*hypocrite*
I am watching them in chapter order
I am on Phantom Menance near the beginning
I am watching with commentary on, I don't remember if this commentary is brand new or not with Lucas/Ben Burtt/Rick
Video quality is nice for 1080p as one SHOULD expect but it's not blowing me away or anything... I was kinda spoiled early on by 1080p versions I've seen elsewhere before, but there is less digital noise
*hypocrite*
I am watching them in chapter order
I am on Phantom Menance near the beginning
I am watching with commentary on, I don't remember if this commentary is brand new or not with Lucas/Ben Burtt/Rick
Video quality is nice for 1080p as one SHOULD expect but it's not blowing me away or anything... I was kinda spoiled early on by 1080p versions I've seen elsewhere before, but there is less digital noise
ryutaro's mama
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Hahahaha...I wonder how many tough talkers broke and secretly bought it.
Be strong.
Do what I'm doing--watch the the deleted scenes with a friend, via his copies!
YOU DON'T NEED TO PERSONALLY PAY LUCAS IN ORDER TO SEE THIS.
Be strong.
Do what I'm doing--watch the the deleted scenes with a friend, via his copies!
YOU DON'T NEED TO PERSONALLY PAY LUCAS IN ORDER TO SEE THIS.
Spiritreaver
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Got my set from Amazon this morning, watched TPM and now going through ANH. Looks stunning really, but I haven't seen the films since the DVD release. I stand by how I felt previous, while I dislike the changes, having the films in such high quality greatly outweighs the shitty changes.
BobTheFork
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Suddenly I remember that in one of Roger Ebert's books, he talks about how much he hate it when someone dodges a laser beam and how dumb and impossible it would be to didge a beam of LIGHT. I saw the SE again recently and laughed so hard at the Han dodge.
B_Rik_Schitthaus
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Han simply referred to the guy as a 'baby' and requested that he not hurt himBobTheFork said:
B_Rik_Schitthaus
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Is he carving a dick-butt?
Not sure I understand that one...
It apparently is an alternate take of the Biggs scene they edited back into episode 4 for the Special Edition. I remember they cut the "I met your father once when I was just a boy, he was a great pilot. You'll do all right. If you've got half of your father's skill, you'll do better than all right." line (presumably because it wouldn't / might not fit with the prequels) by having some extras cross the screen in front of the characters. You could tell something was missing by looking at R2 in the background.
Now, why the hell does the same thing happen there despite the line being present?
It apparently is an alternate take of the Biggs scene they edited back into episode 4 for the Special Edition. I remember they cut the "I met your father once when I was just a boy, he was a great pilot. You'll do all right. If you've got half of your father's skill, you'll do better than all right." line (presumably because it wouldn't / might not fit with the prequels) by having some extras cross the screen in front of the characters. You could tell something was missing by looking at R2 in the background.
Now, why the hell does the same thing happen there despite the line being present?
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