Told You So... - Blu-ray Forum

ethanrom · 05-15-2007, 04:09 AM

Unfortunately, according to John Singh, spokesperson for Lucasfilm Ltd., "Lucasfilm Ltd. has no plans to release any of the Star Wars movies on Blu-ray or HD DVD. Listings on Amazon.com or any other Web site are purely speculative and erroneous."

Banjo · 05-15-2007, 04:16 AM

Remember, John Singh is just a spokesman.

It's time for George Lucas to get a good slap in the face after what he did with the "original" trilogy on the DVDs.

cawgijoe · 05-15-2007, 12:08 PM

George Lucas's excuse for the DVD fiasco was that he needed to "get it right".

There is no excuse for the Blu-ray deal except that he knows what he has and I'm sure will only release when he feels he can generate the most revenue.

He's definitely in the drivers seat.

CJS234 · 05-15-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cawgijoe

George Lucas's excuse for the DVD fiasco was that he needed to "get it right".

There is no excuse for the Blu-ray deal except that he knows what he has and I'm sure will only release when he feels he can generate the most revenue.

He's definitely in the drivers seat.

He's a lil' ***** thats what he is. He doesn't really care about the fans. he just cares about himself and how much money he can MAKE off of the fans. He's despicable!

thunderhawk · 05-15-2007, 01:47 PM

Let's keep it civil here.

I wonder if they've already been mastered in HD, I don't think so...

bruce · 05-15-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thunderhawk

Let's keep it civil here.

I wonder if they've already been mastered in HD, I don't think so...

Yes they have, were on Cinemax-HD and HBO-HD a few months ago, looking damn good in OAR and I have Comcast, so no HD Lite for me.

Xboxbydegrees · 05-15-2007, 03:40 PM

That doesn't mean a week/month/year from now that they won't anounce them. It is a chance to make even more money off of the movies. I don't think they will pass up an opportunity to release them in HD.

coolmilo · 05-15-2007, 03:51 PM

Here's another way to look at it. Lucas sold maybe 100 million copies of Star Wars on DVD. He would be lucky to sell 1 million copies on Blu-ray. Heck, neither Blu-ray nor HD DVD can sell 1 million total discs in a quarter. Again, the problem is this format war. Before the Lucas' of the world will take the next generation format seriously one of the formats (Blu-ray or HD DVD) must die. The real competition for the next generation format is not Blu-ray or HD DVD; rather, it is still DVD. Blu-ray and HD DVD will eventually cancel each other out if this thing is not settled soon.

JTK · 05-15-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ethanrom

Unfortunately, according to John Singh, spokesperson for Lucasfilm Ltd., "Lucasfilm Ltd. has no plans to release any of the Star Wars movies on Blu-ray or HD DVD. Listings on Amazon.com or any other Web site are purely speculative and erroneous."

Duh. Most people know that these are post format war titles. Nothing's changed.

The Don · 05-15-2007, 07:09 PM

Star Wars series in HD on HBO looked almost as good as my BD's do...

I have IV, V and VI saved to my Comcast DVR....I wish I could rip them from there, but I can't..

DrinkMore · 05-15-2007, 07:26 PM

Tired of hearing about SW. I never really liked it either. Seems kinda corny. The latest 3 installments are good - nice picture - but the past older series I just can't watch.

BTW im 27.

jermwhl · 05-15-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Tired of hearing about SW. I never really liked it either. Seems kinda corny. The latest 3 installments are good - nice picture - but the past older series I just can't watch.

BTW im 27.

blasphemy!!! stone him!!!!

ckelly79 · 05-15-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Tired of hearing about SW. I never really liked it either. Seems kinda corny. The latest 3 installments are good - nice picture - but the past older series I just can't watch.

BTW im 27.

Wow, see I'm just the opposite. The original 3 I love and can watch over and over, but I can't hardly stand the newest 3. And I'm also 27.

The Don · 05-15-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ckelly79

Wow, see I'm just the opposite. The original 3 I love and can watch over and over, but I can't hardly stand the newest 3. And I'm also 27.

I concur with this...and I am 26...

the newest 3 seem more geared towards the geek fans than the overall fans...

the original 3 had a more geniune feel IMO...

Edwin78 · 05-15-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Tired of hearing about SW. I never really liked it either. Seems kinda corny. The latest 3 installments are good - nice picture - but the past older series I just can't watch.

BTW im 27.

U mean you like the scene where Anakin rolling on the field of grass with what's her name ?!??!

that's not corny to you?

ra1024 · 05-16-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Edwin78

U mean you like the scene where Anakin rolling on the field of grass with what's her name ?!??!

that's not corny to you?

lol, I thought the 2nd one was a bit boring in parts and that's the scene I always think of.

marzetta7 · 05-16-2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

blasphemy!!! stone him!!!!

Hahahahhahehehehe. I liked all of them,...they entertain from beginning to end.

k20king · 05-16-2007, 03:22 AM

its simple.

Its all about the $$$!!!

sardaukar1977 · 05-16-2007, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ra1024

lol, I thought the 2nd one was a bit boring in parts and that's the scene I always think of.

My opinion is, you only need to watch Episode III to tie into the original films. Episode I and II are Bantha POODOO.

coolmilo · 05-16-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

Episode I and II are Bantha POODOO.

I enjoyed Edisode 1 except for Jar Jar Binx because of that retarded voice. It would be a much better movie if they re-dubbed Jar Jar Binx voice with something less irritating. But definitely episodes 4 - 6 and 3 rock.

05-15-2007, 04:09 AM	#1
ethanrom Member Member since:Apr 2007	Told You So... Unfortunately, according to John Singh, spokesperson for Lucasfilm Ltd., "Lucasfilm Ltd. has no plans to release any of the Star Wars movies on Blu-ray or HD DVD. Listings on Amazon.com or any other Web site are purely speculative and erroneous."

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05-15-2007, 04:16 AM	#2
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Remember, John Singh is just a spokesman. It's time for George Lucas to get a good slap in the face after what he did with the "original" trilogy on the DVDs.

05-15-2007, 12:08 PM	#3
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	George Lucas's excuse for the DVD fiasco was that he needed to "get it right". There is no excuse for the Blu-ray deal except that he knows what he has and I'm sure will only release when he feels he can generate the most revenue. He's definitely in the drivers seat.

05-15-2007, 01:47 PM	#5
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	Let's keep it civil here. I wonder if they've already been mastered in HD, I don't think so...

05-15-2007, 03:40 PM	#7
Xboxbydegrees Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:N.E. Ohio Blu-ray collection:56 Trading Score:181	That doesn't mean a week/month/year from now that they won't anounce them. It is a chance to make even more money off of the movies. I don't think they will pass up an opportunity to release them in HD.

05-15-2007, 03:51 PM	#8
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Here's another way to look at it. Lucas sold maybe 100 million copies of Star Wars on DVD. He would be lucky to sell 1 million copies on Blu-ray. Heck, neither Blu-ray nor HD DVD can sell 1 million total discs in a quarter. Again, the problem is this format war. Before the Lucas' of the world will take the next generation format seriously one of the formats (Blu-ray or HD DVD) must die. The real competition for the next generation format is not Blu-ray or HD DVD; rather, it is still DVD. Blu-ray and HD DVD will eventually cancel each other out if this thing is not settled soon.

05-15-2007, 07:09 PM	#10
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	Star Wars series in HD on HBO looked almost as good as my BD's do... I have IV, V and VI saved to my Comcast DVR....I wish I could rip them from there, but I can't..

05-15-2007, 07:26 PM	#11
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Tired of hearing about SW. I never really liked it either. Seems kinda corny. The latest 3 installments are good - nice picture - but the past older series I just can't watch. BTW im 27.

05-16-2007, 03:22 AM	#18
k20king Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	its simple. Its all about the $$$!!!

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