What are George Lucas views on the format war? - Blu-ray Forum

Bullseye · 10-09-2007, 12:44 PM

Has he commented on the format war at all or given an indication on any of his films getting released?

Xerious · 10-09-2007, 12:47 PM

No, but if DVD was any indication on when he was gonna come on board, we have a long ass wait for SW. Let's hope not.

SS316SRV · 10-09-2007, 12:47 PM

He doesn't like new formats...

Bullseye · 10-09-2007, 12:48 PM

I cannot see why he would not want his films released in Hi-Def

MOONPHASE · 10-09-2007, 12:48 PM

well since Star Wars is from Fox they will be Blu-ray exclusive so George might end up being a Blu-Ray fan if he sees how well they sell and on Blu-Ray and to listen to it in high definition sound and picture

Bullseye · 10-09-2007, 12:49 PM

But i wonder if he has instructed Fox, like Spielberg has instructed paramount and universal, not to release his films?

Go Blu · 10-09-2007, 12:53 PM

George likes seeing and hearing the best possible picture and sound quality. We know that for a fact. THX and digital theaters.

I don't believe we'll have to wait as long for SW on Blu as we did with DVD.

Although he may want to take full advantage of the extras. So that may take some time but I believe the films already exist in a pristine digital form.

We have two things going for us in this respect. SW franchise is under Fox which is a BR exclusive studio. Second, Hes good friends with a Blu-ray supporter in Spielberg.

The Guardian · 10-09-2007, 12:56 PM

He also owns 2.5% of Close Encounters... so if lots of people buy that, he'll start making money from Blu-ray...

GreenMotion · 10-09-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

He doesn't like new formats...

Yet he was awfully quick in jumping on the laserdisc bandwagon.

dialog_gvf · 10-09-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

He also owns 2.5% of Close Encounters... so if lots of people buy that, he'll start making money from Blu-ray...

The bet (Lucas bet Spielberg that CE3K would beat Star Wars) was an exchange, wasn't it? So, Spielberg also owns 2.5% of Star Wars?

Ah BFF.

Gary

BluStar88 · 10-09-2007, 01:19 PM

Hey Guys, I am new to blu-ray.com forums but have been visiting the site since I first bought my PS3 back in April.

Its true that Lucas is a huge fan of great PQ and AQ if you remember back he released on laserdisc for that very reason. Starwars launch for DVD was delayed primarily because of timing issues and because of the failure of laserdiscs.

Fox is pro BD and Lucas is pro quality if you ask me its a match made in heaven. more of a when than an if.

Go Blu · 10-09-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluStar88

Hey Guys, I am new to blu-ray.com forums but have been visiting the site since I first bought my PS3 back in April.

Its true that Lucas is a huge fan of great PQ and AQ if you remember back he released on laserdisc for that very reason. Starwars launch for DVD was delayed primarily because of timing issues and because of the failure of laserdiscs.

Fox is pro BD and Lucas is pro quality if you ask me its a match made in heaven. more of a when than an if.

Welcome to BLU by the way

MOONPHASE · 10-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluStar88

Hey Guys, I am new to blu-ray.com forums but have been visiting the site since I first bought my PS3 back in April.

Its true that Lucas is a huge fan of great PQ and AQ if you remember back he released on laserdisc for that very reason. Starwars launch for DVD was delayed primarily because of timing issues and because of the failure of laserdiscs.

Fox is pro BD and Lucas is pro quality if you ask me its a match made in heaven. more of a when than an if.

welcome to the forums and i bet he is just deciding what kind of audio the blu-ray versions of star wars will be and plus what extras will be on the disc

BluStar88 · 10-09-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go Blu

Welcome to BLU by the way

Thanks. Its nice to be here

SS316SRV · 10-09-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMotion

Yet he was awfully quick in jumping on the laserdisc bandwagon.

And what a good thing that was. I mean Laserdisc was so successfull...

kurtlingle · 10-09-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Has he commented on the format war at all or given an indication on any of his films getting released?

I'm pretty sure Rick Makcullum (his producer) said that the films will not come out until it's more clear who the winner is....

Also, I think there was a hint he made that they believed HDM may not succeed and downloads would probably be the next gen format....

Sorry - to lazy to find the quote but I'm sure it's been posted here and at theForce.net.

Zyclone · 10-09-2007, 01:49 PM

lucas's views are whatever Spielberg tells him.

Go Blu · 10-09-2007, 01:52 PM

yes you are totally right I too read somewhere about digital downloads.

I recall someone here quickly stomping on any though of Digital downloads saying it wasn't even a consideration but apparently Lucas thinks so.

Which is why I believe if there is money to be made in Physical media first we may get it sooner than we did with DVD.

Blu-Style · 10-09-2007, 01:56 PM

Sorry, but
Lucas needs to put his balls together, and should stand behind his own opinion in the format war....

but do something George!!!!

Razzy · 10-09-2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurtlingle

I'm pretty sure Rick Makcullum (his producer) said that the films will not come out until it's more clear who the winner is....

If Star Wars was released on Blu Ray it would help force (no pun intended) a winner since, I believe, the movies would move quite a few players/PS3's.

C'mon Lucas, please!

10-09-2007, 12:44 PM	#1
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	What are George Lucas views on the format war? Has he commented on the format war at all or given an indication on any of his films getting released?

10-09-2007, 01:56 PM	#19
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	Sorry, but Lucas needs to put his balls together, and should stand behind his own opinion in the format war.... but do something George!!!! Last edited by Blu-Style; 10-09-2007 at 02:00 PM.

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10-09-2007, 12:47 PM	#2
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	No, but if DVD was any indication on when he was gonna come on board, we have a long ass wait for SW. Let's hope not.

10-09-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	He doesn't like new formats...

10-09-2007, 12:48 PM	#4
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	I cannot see why he would not want his films released in Hi-Def

10-09-2007, 12:48 PM	#5
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	well since Star Wars is from Fox they will be Blu-ray exclusive so George might end up being a Blu-Ray fan if he sees how well they sell and on Blu-Ray and to listen to it in high definition sound and picture

10-09-2007, 12:49 PM	#6
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	But i wonder if he has instructed Fox, like Spielberg has instructed paramount and universal, not to release his films?

10-09-2007, 12:53 PM	#7
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	George likes seeing and hearing the best possible picture and sound quality. We know that for a fact. THX and digital theaters. I don't believe we'll have to wait as long for SW on Blu as we did with DVD. Although he may want to take full advantage of the extras. So that may take some time but I believe the films already exist in a pristine digital form. We have two things going for us in this respect. SW franchise is under Fox which is a BR exclusive studio. Second, Hes good friends with a Blu-ray supporter in Spielberg.

10-09-2007, 12:56 PM	#8
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	He also owns 2.5% of Close Encounters... so if lots of people buy that, he'll start making money from Blu-ray...

10-09-2007, 01:19 PM	#11
BluStar88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:中国-上海 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:3630 iTunes collection:594	Hey Guys, I am new to blu-ray.com forums but have been visiting the site since I first bought my PS3 back in April. Its true that Lucas is a huge fan of great PQ and AQ if you remember back he released on laserdisc for that very reason. Starwars launch for DVD was delayed primarily because of timing issues and because of the failure of laserdiscs. Fox is pro BD and Lucas is pro quality if you ask me its a match made in heaven. more of a when than an if.

10-09-2007, 01:49 PM	#17
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	lucas's views are whatever Spielberg tells him.

10-09-2007, 01:52 PM	#18
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	yes you are totally right I too read somewhere about digital downloads. I recall someone here quickly stomping on any though of Digital downloads saying it wasn't even a consideration but apparently Lucas thinks so. Which is why I believe if there is money to be made in Physical media first we may get it sooner than we did with DVD.

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