Robb
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:12 PM
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Question for Star Wars purists... |
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Did they ever make a good DVD release of the original trilogy? Or is the best bet still to watch the (shudder) videos?
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:13 PM
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1. I don't think they released it on DVD yet. |
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:14 PM
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think they will be out after the next movie
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:14 PM
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3. Damn - there's even a petition drive for this |
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"Currently, you (Lucas) have no plans to release the original theatrical cuts of Episodes IV, V, and VI on DVD." http://www.petitiononline.com/OTondvd/petition.htmlSo I guess the answer is no.
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:44 PM
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13. "Original theatrical cuts" |
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What this means is that they intend to release the digitally enhanced Special Edition cuts that were released theatrically in 1997.
It'll be a few years, but you will be able to see Episode IV on DVD. But Greedo will always shoot first.
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:16 PM
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4. Robb, Amazon.com has the first 3 DVD's on pre-order. Not sure when |
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:24 PM
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The original trilogy has not been released on dvd, my bet is they waiting and will release a set with all 6 only
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:28 PM
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they were released on LaserDisc years ago. Good luck finding a player, though!
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:42 PM
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I picked up the LD set, though I could afford the silver set and not the gold set. The gold set was in CLV format and the silver set in SLV (?),. the lower quality one.
While my player still works (but won't flip sides anymore) I should digitize and convert the LDs to DVD before the player itself dies.
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Fri Oct-03-03 05:49 PM
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16. I'm in the same boat... |
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Though my LDs are Widescreen individually packaged versions. My LD player doesn't have much time left, I'm afraid - particularly since I have some really great LDs, some of which haven't been issued on DVD.
I hear they have a name for the next movie
Episode III: It Better Not Suck As Bad As The Last Two
david
Kucinich 2004
Recall NO Bustamante I suppose
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:27 PM
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7. 2006 - the same year everybody has to switch to HDTV |
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Unfortunately, HDTV transmissions will be copy protected via a broadcast flag so you can't record tv shows for future viewings. You will have to rely on the overlord company to release their programs on whatever format supports the broadcast flag.
Your VHS tapes may not be playable. Ditto for current DVDs, which are protected by a different form of copy protection.
The FCC is enforcing this change to enact in 2006.
Oh yeah, early and current HDTV adopters may be SOL and have to spend more $$$ for a new set if their current sets cannot be upgraded.
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:32 PM
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:42 PM
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10. They have bootleg DVD transfers of the laser disk on Asian sites. |
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A good way to say FU to Lucas.
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Fri Oct-03-03 02:43 PM
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12. I wouldn't do that... |
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Piracy is big in Asia and Microsoft and the MPAA are going after everybody out there.
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Fri Oct-03-03 04:58 PM
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14. I've seen those on eBay |
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...But legality aside, I fear for the transfer quality.
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Fri Oct-03-03 05:27 PM
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15. unfortunately its the only way to get the original Trilogy |
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Lucas will only release a completely mangled version on them after the prequels are released.
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