Now that Blu-ray won the format war; Star Wars? - Blu-ray Forum

EvolutionCherry · 02-19-2008, 03:03 PM

Think George Lucas will eventually release the trilogy on Blu-Ray?

I voted yes

tron3 · 02-19-2008, 03:06 PM

Yes, he eventually will. No, he's in no rush. Lucas crawls at a snails pace when it comes to releasing the original trilogy. For a guy who moves so slowly he is remarkably rich.

The idea behind most movies is to get it on shelves before the ferver wears down to the point where people don't care about the movie any more. But Star Wars is oddly unique where as it doesn't matter when it comes out, it sells like crazy.

bageleaterkkjji · 02-19-2008, 03:07 PM

why wouldnt he

lutefisk69 · 02-19-2008, 03:17 PM

Would be a dumb move on his part not to. He can release all the movies seperate first, then special editions, then sets of 3 (1-3 and 4-6). And then this christmas the ultimate edition which has everything. Big chunk of change for him.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-19-2008, 03:20 PM

No, Lucas doesn't like to make money.

BLU for Blue · 02-19-2008, 03:32 PM

wow it took longer than I thought to see a star wars thread

Ferris · 02-19-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

wow it took longer than I thought to see a star wars thread

+1

CassilineKnight · 02-19-2008, 03:36 PM

LMAO...depends on how ole Georgie is feeling...

If hes in one of his *****y, rampage, I don't care what anyone thinks moods he'll probably said "f*ck it" and just say no for a long time.

If hes in one of his greedy, I want more money moods he'll say yes and boss everyone, take FOREVER, and finally release the damn movies on Bluray.

Only to RErelease them a year later with more "content".

BLU for Blue · 02-19-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CassilineKnight

LMAO...depends on how ole Georgie is feeling...

If hes in one of his *****y, rampage, I don't care what anyone thinks moods he'll probably said "f*ck it" and just say no for a long time.

If hes in one of his greedy, I want more money moods he'll say yes and boss everyone, take FOREVER, and finally release the damn movies on Bluray.

Only to RErelease them a year later with more "content".

Well you gotta figure hes going to score big on the Indy franchise this year. KOTCS in theaters in May and then he will release the first 3 in a collection and the 4th seperate this winter. So he wont need money from Star Wars, at least not this year

SpaceDog · 02-19-2008, 03:41 PM

We'll see the CGI feature this year on BD, but no live action until titles are moving in much greater numbers.

Beast · 02-19-2008, 03:43 PM

I'm sure we'll see it eventually. But not for a while. We know they're redoing some effects shots for The Phantom Menace, such as replacing the fugly Yoda puppet with the CGI replacement designed for Episode II. Just consider how long it took to finally get the OT on DVD, and assume there will be a signifigant wait for Star Wars on Blu-Ray while elements and extras are prepared. Though we'll probably see the Clone Wars toon show up first, since there won't be so much money required to prepare it for Blu. Either way, I say bring it on!

dwigtkschrute · 02-19-2008, 03:44 PM

I want him to, does that count for anything?

I don't see it for a while. I mean, it took him years to put Star Wars out on DVD...I don't see it happening anytime soon. That being said, I would LOVE for him to make a liar out of me.

cajmoyper · 02-19-2008, 03:59 PM

Nothing's changed. He'll release them when he releases them.

sardaukar1977 · 02-19-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

Nothing's changed. He'll release them when he releases them.

In 10 years.

Malosch78 · 02-19-2008, 04:42 PM

I would even pay 250 dollars for Episode I-VI on Blu-ray

hc666 · 02-19-2008, 04:44 PM

After the are all re-re-released to theatres to hoard some more money.

BigFoot · 02-19-2008, 05:31 PM

I think so yeah.

jk1138 · 02-19-2008, 05:35 PM

There were over 100 million dvd players in the US alone when SW came on DVD, that is because they knew it would sell very well. I do not think you will see it on BD before there are many, many more BD players sold. I hope I am wrong, but this is normel for Lucas Film to hole off until the market is ripe.

Keep in mine they will use Blu to sell SW, not SW to sell Blu

Blu Falcon · 02-19-2008, 05:35 PM

George Lucas will milk the Star Wars franchise for all it's worth. Of course he'll release the series on Blu. He'd be a fool not to. It's only a matter of time.

Steelmaker · 02-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Lucas will wait until the format has had time to mature and more players are in homes. I think right now he is more focused on the Star Wars tv projects and he is working on converting the series into digital 3D.

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02-19-2008, 03:03 PM	#1
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02-19-2008, 03:06 PM	#2
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Yes, he eventually will. No, he's in no rush. Lucas crawls at a snails pace when it comes to releasing the original trilogy. For a guy who moves so slowly he is remarkably rich. The idea behind most movies is to get it on shelves before the ferver wears down to the point where people don't care about the movie any more. But Star Wars is oddly unique where as it doesn't matter when it comes out, it sells like crazy.

02-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	why wouldnt he

02-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#4
lutefisk69 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Westminster, MD Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:1	Would be a dumb move on his part not to. He can release all the movies seperate first, then special editions, then sets of 3 (1-3 and 4-6). And then this christmas the ultimate edition which has everything. Big chunk of change for him.

02-19-2008, 03:20 PM	#5
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	No, Lucas doesn't like to make money.

02-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#6
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	wow it took longer than I thought to see a star wars thread

02-19-2008, 03:36 PM	#8
CassilineKnight Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Raleigh, NC	LMAO...depends on how ole Georgie is feeling... If hes in one of his ****y, rampage, I don't care what anyone thinks moods he'll probably said "fck it" and just say no for a long time. If hes in one of his greedy, I want more money moods he'll say yes and boss everyone, take FOREVER, and finally release the damn movies on Bluray. Only to RErelease them a year later with more "content".

02-19-2008, 03:41 PM	#10
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	We'll see the CGI feature this year on BD, but no live action until titles are moving in much greater numbers.

02-19-2008, 03:43 PM	#11
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	I'm sure we'll see it eventually. But not for a while. We know they're redoing some effects shots for The Phantom Menace, such as replacing the fugly Yoda puppet with the CGI replacement designed for Episode II. Just consider how long it took to finally get the OT on DVD, and assume there will be a signifigant wait for Star Wars on Blu-Ray while elements and extras are prepared. Though we'll probably see the Clone Wars toon show up first, since there won't be so much money required to prepare it for Blu. Either way, I say bring it on!

02-19-2008, 03:44 PM	#12
dwigtkschrute Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:159 Trading Score:185	I want him to, does that count for anything? I don't see it for a while. I mean, it took him years to put Star Wars out on DVD...I don't see it happening anytime soon. That being said, I would LOVE for him to make a liar out of me.

02-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#13
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	Nothing's changed. He'll release them when he releases them.

02-19-2008, 04:42 PM	#15
Malosch78 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Denmark Blu-ray collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would even pay 250 dollars for Episode I-VI on Blu-ray

02-19-2008, 04:44 PM	#16
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	After the are all re-re-released to theatres to hoard some more money.

02-19-2008, 05:31 PM	#17
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	I think so yeah.

02-19-2008, 05:35 PM	#18
jk1138 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:FL Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:59 Trading Score:27	There were over 100 million dvd players in the US alone when SW came on DVD, that is because they knew it would sell very well. I do not think you will see it on BD before there are many, many more BD players sold. I hope I am wrong, but this is normel for Lucas Film to hole off until the market is ripe. Keep in mine they will use Blu to sell SW, not SW to sell Blu

02-19-2008, 05:35 PM	#19
Blu Falcon Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:MD Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	George Lucas will milk the Star Wars franchise for all it's worth. Of course he'll release the series on Blu. He'd be a fool not to. It's only a matter of time.

02-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#20
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Lucas will wait until the format has had time to mature and more players are in homes. I think right now he is more focused on the Star Wars tv projects and he is working on converting the series into digital 3D.

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