Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[Blu-Runner]

I would hope for a big slip case with individual snap cases for each movie. But I'll take Star Wars in any way they'll give it.

[myaddow]

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

I wouldn't read that much into the release date just yet. If I am not mistaken, Moviestop is the same company as Gamestop, only for DVDs, BDs, etc. While I don't have any Moviestops in my area, I do have Gamestops, and they often have release dates in the computer that they make up for games that are ball-parked to come out around a certain time of year, but have not been given a specific release date yet. Someone somewhere in the company just decides upon a date to put in the computer just so that there is something there, and then the random employees who work at the individual locations read that info in the system.

Additionally, with very few exceptions, new movie releases almost always occur on Tuesdays (and so far with previous DVD releases, Star Wars has been no exception to this), and October 1st falls on a Saturday, so that further indicates to me that it is a B.S. date that they have in their system.

I also wouldn't read to much into the fact that the receipt says "Ult Ed" either. Granted, we already know that this is going to be a pretty loaded release based on the announcements so far, but we'll have to wait and see on more specifics beyond what has been told so far. But if you are going to "go crazy" either way, I suggest doing so based on actual official announcements, and not based on what is printed on a receipt from some random store that is in no position what-so-ever (especially since it's still close to a year before it will come out) to have much more information on this release than what we already know about it.

If I remember correctly each Twilight movie has been released on a Saturday.

[STARKILLER--1138]

Originally Posted by myaddow

If I remember correctly each Twilight movie has been released on a Saturday.

You do remember correctly, as I drove my daughter to each midnight release event.

[Sith]

Originally Posted by STARKILLER--1138

You do remember correctly, as I drove my daughter to each midnight release event.

That's taking one for the team right there.

[STARKILLER--1138]

Originally Posted by Sith

That's taking one for the team right there.

Ha! Nah man, I actually enjoy those movies.

[ANDYBALLINA]

Could someone please tell me if its worth upgrading Star Wars: Clone Wars (movie) to blu ray? What the PQ like?

Also is the Clone Wars series anygood?

[kenkraly2004]

Originally Posted by ANDYBALLINA

Could someone please tell me if its worth upgrading Star Wars: Clone Wars (movie) to blu ray? What the PQ like?

Also is the Clone Wars series anygood?

Yes ANDYBALLINA the clone wars (movie) is good and the clone wars tv series is very good as well. So it is wroth the upgrade.

[ANDYBALLINA]

Originally Posted by kenkraly2004

Yes ANDYBALLINA the clone wars (movie) is good and the clone wars tv series is very good as well. So it is wroth the upgrade.

Cool, I love Star Wars (and Ewok Adventures), but have never really gotten into Clone Wars. I love the animation. I just wish the Stars Trilogies where available on Blu ray right now. Would love to get them for Xmas.

[ANDYBALLINA]

Another question...Has anyone seen the Family Guy Star Wars series? Is that worth it for Star Wars fan's or is it pretty crap?

[Stinky-Dinkins]

I haven't seen it but even if it's total crap it'll still be better than the prequels.

[ANDYBALLINA]

Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

I haven't seen it but even if it's total crap it'll still be better than the prequels.

I really don't all the hate that the prequels get. I thought they where good (although II was mediocre) and III happen's to be one of my favourite Star Wars movies.

[kenkraly2004]

Originally Posted by ANDYBALLINA

I really don't all the hate that the prequels get. I thought they where good (although II was mediocre) and III happen's to be one of my favourite Star Wars movies.

I agree I don't get why people don't like the the prequels and for me aside from episode 1 , I thought episodes 2 and 3 where good star wars films with episode 3 being the best of the prequel films.

[STARKILLER--1138]

Originally Posted by ANDYBALLINA

Also is the Clone Wars series anygood?

Definitely! Like the PT, it totally represents what Star Wars is truly about. You won't be disappointed.

[octagon]

I'm not surprised that people don't like the prequels but I have been surprised to see how many prequel fans think AotC is the weak link. I thought it was decent enough the first time through and it's been the only one of the prequels that's gotten better with repeat viewings.

[Dynamo of Eternia]

Originally Posted by myaddow

If I remember correctly each Twilight movie has been released on a Saturday.

They were, but they are the exception and not the rule. I even addressed the fact that there are exceptions in my previous post:

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Additionally, with very few exceptions, new movie releases almost always occur on Tuesdays (and so far with previous DVD releases, Star Wars has been no exception to this), and October 1st falls on a Saturday, so that further indicates to me that it is a B.S. date that they have in their system.

Funny how you bold the one part of my post, but glaze over my aknowledgement of existing exceptions.


But none the less, this is a case of "playing the odds." Let's look at what we do know:

*Most movies are released on Tuesdays.

*Every Star Wars DVD release so far has been released on a Tuesday (including all of the individual prequel releases, the original 2004 4-disc DVD Trilogy release, the 2005 3-disc Trilogy release which omitted the 2004 set's bonus disc, the 2006 individual release of the OT films with the "original version" bonus discs, and the PT and OT Trilogy sets that come in 'digi-pack' packaging). Why should we, at this time, assume that the Blu-Ray release will be any different?

*No official release date has been given for the Star Wars Blu-Ray set. If an official release date was decided on, we would likely know about it now and an official announcement would have been made.

*Gamestop is well known for frequently having inaccurate release dates that they basically estimate and make up way far out in advance of the release of a video game (especially when no official date has specifically been announced). Why should we assume differently of the same company's movie store?

*The innaccurate dates that Gamestop is known for (for the sake of having a date in the system) often fall right at the beginning and end of the month (i.e. October 1st, October 15th, etc). This isn't a 100% absolute rule, but it tends to be the common trend.

*And again, while this isn't a 100% rule, the few exceptions to Tuesday movie release dates tend to be movies that appeal to a younger audience. The Twilight films tend to have a tween/teen audience. Some animated films (I think Kung Fu Panda may have been one case) have been released that way. While Star Wars certainly has younger fans, it's fan base tends to be all over the age spectrum. So, if we are going by general trends, Star Wars doesn't quite fit the bill for the kind of movie to break the common rule.



Is it possible that SW may break the Tuesday rule and come out on a weekend?.. specifically Obtober 1st? Sure... it is possible. But I wouldn't hold my breath on it, or bet my last dollar on it. And considering the established unreliability of the source when it comes to things this far out in advance, I wouldn't put any stock on it at this point.

Until some other separate source corborates that date, or until an official annoucnement is made, it's wise to not get too excited about this.

Besides, I don't see why anyone would want to preorder it this far out in advance with so much yet unknown. Odds are there will be other places to get the movies for a better price than at Moviestop, and there could poentially be some cool retailer exclusives. And there will still be plenty of time to preorder and lock in a copy from some retailer or another after more info is known but before the movies actually come out to lock in and guarantee a set.

[Uxi]

Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

I would hope for a big slip case with individual snap cases for each movie. But I'll take Star Wars in any way they'll give it.

Yeah, I'm hoping it looks like more like the Star Trek movie sets than the Aliens.

[OG Pooh]

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

They were, but they are the exception and not the rule. I even addressed the fact that there are exceptions in my previous post:



Funny how you bold the one part of my post, but glaze over my aknowledgement of existing exceptions.


But none the less, this is a case of "playing the odds." Let's look at what we do know:

*Most movies are released on Tuesdays.

*Every Star Wars DVD release so far has been released on a Tuesday (including all of the individual prequel releases, the original 2004 4-disc DVD Trilogy release, the 2005 3-disc Trilogy release which omitted the 2004 set's bonus disc, the 2006 individual release of the OT films with the "original version" bonus discs, and the PT and OT Trilogy sets that come in 'digi-pack' packaging). Why should we, at this time, assume that the Blu-Ray release will be any different?

*No official release date has been given for the Star Wars Blu-Ray set. If an official release date was decided on, we would likely know about it now and an official announcement would have been made.

*Gamestop is well known for frequently having inaccurate release dates that they basically estimate and make up way far out in advance of the release of a video game (especially when no official date has specifically been announced). Why should we assume differently of the same company's movie store?

*The innaccurate dates that Gamestop is known for (for the sake of having a date in the system) often fall right at the beginning and end of the month (i.e. October 1st, October 15th, etc). This isn't a 100% absolute rule, but it tends to be the common trend.

*And again, while this isn't a 100% rule, the few exceptions to Tuesday movie release dates tend to be movies that appeal to a younger audience. The Twilight films tend to have a tween/teen audience. Some animated films (I think Kung Fu Panda may have been one case) have been released that way. While Star Wars certainly has younger fans, it's fan base tends to be all over the age spectrum. So, if we are going by general trends, Star Wars doesn't quite fit the bill for the kind of movie to break the common rule.



Is it possible that SW may break the Tuesday rule and come out on a weekend?.. specifically Obtober 1st? Sure... it is possible. But I wouldn't hold my breath on it, or bet my last dollar on it. And considering the established unreliability of the source when it comes to things this far out in advance, I wouldn't put any stock on it at this point.

Until some other separate source corborates that date, or until an official annoucnement is made, it's wise to not get too excited about this.

Besides, I don't see why anyone would want to preorder it this far out in advance with so much yet unknown. Odds are there will be other places to get the movies for a better price than at Moviestop, and there could poentially be some cool retailer exclusives. And there will still be plenty of time to preorder and lock in a copy from some retailer or another after more info is known but before the movies actually come out to lock in and guarantee a set.

There's two main reasons why movies (games and music) release on Tuesdays...

1: Sales figures come out on Mondays. This gives the studios an entire week of sales to count/quote or do whatever they like with.

2: If a particular title sells well, a Tuesday release gives retailers enough time to restock for the weekend.

Another thing to take into consideration is that sales weeks run from Sunday to Saturday. Since many retailers put brand new discs on sale their first week of release, this completely does away with a new title being discounted for half of it's first weekend in release. I'm not sure if this is considered good or bad though. In one way, if a title is going to sell, it's going to sell with a $5 discount or not. In that way, retailers may look at it as a good thing, since they'll get full price for one weekend day. On the other hand, some consumers may not buy at full-price... Then again, since a title won't be on-sale on a Sunday, it may drive up Saturday's sales?

[Bluyoda]

Who else thinks The Star Wars Saga on BD will get officially announced sometime mid May next year?

Of course, I'd much rather get them in May, but as we all know that's not going to happen.

I'd like to get really surprised with ultimate editions.

However, I don't think they are going to be Reference quality discs all the way, as ANH was shot on a low budget with very limited technology, and you can only do so much to improve PQ without introducing EE or nasty DNR.

Also, the soundtrack of ANH is not going to sound that great I guess.

The other films should fare much better, and I think ROTS will look and sound perfect!

How about you?

[DMC86X]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Who else thinks The Star Wars Saga on BD will get officially announced sometime mid May next year?

Not me. I honestly think the release date will get pushed on into 2012.

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by DMC86X

Not me. I honestly think the release date will get pushed on into 2012.

No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They would never get away with such treachery!

I strongly believe that you are gravely mistaken!