Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[rubystone356]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

I've adjusted my TV settings using a THX optimizer. (I cant find any other calibration tool ) But now it looks too dark, but I dont know if thats because I've had it set too bright for so long.

I wanted to get the Disney one but I cant get it in the UK are there any recomendations or links to any. Are they worth it or is the THX one just as good?

I have a feeling my TV needs upgrading. It's LCD and about 3 years old. But I cnt get the drop shadow on the THX logo right. The brightness setting just doesnt get it to a point it should be, it's either too dark or too bright.

I reaaaaly want a Plasma...

I had an lcd with the same problem. I went with a plasma that has the thx setting. it works so wonderful with the PQ. its a night and day difference. you will probably be happy with a plasma.

Jacob

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

I've adjusted my TV settings using a THX optimizer. (I cant find any other calibration tool ) But now it looks too dark, but I dont know if thats because I've had it set too bright for so long.

I wanted to get the Disney one but I cant get it in the UK are there any recomendations or links to any. Are they worth it or is the THX one just as good?

I have a feeling my TV needs upgrading. It's LCD and about 3 years old. But I cnt get the drop shadow on the THX logo right. The brightness setting just doesnt get it to a point it should be, it's either too dark or too bright.

I reaaaaly want a Plasma...

Here is one of the best ones you can get Mavrick.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Spear...-Blu-ray/4831/

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Here is one of the best ones you can get Mavrick.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Spear...-Blu-ray/4831/

Awesome, I'll see about getting it imported. It's going for about £25 here, but can get it for £15 if I can get it imported.

[shesha]

Los Angeles, anyone?

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Here is one of the best ones you can get Mavrick.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Spear...-Blu-ray/4831/

You probably not gonna believe this,but I think this came with my oppo 83se,and I chucked it in the bin.Nonetheless happy with my custom settings

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

I've adjusted my TV settings using a THX optimizer. (I cant find any other calibration tool ) But now it looks too dark, but I dont know if thats because I've had it set too bright for so long.

I wanted to get the Disney one but I cant get it in the UK are there any recomendations or links to any. Are they worth it or is the THX one just as good?

I have a feeling my TV needs upgrading. It's LCD and about 3 years old. But I cnt get the drop shadow on the THX logo right. The brightness setting just doesnt get it to a point it should be, it's either too dark or too bright.

I reaaaaly want a Plasma...

It's a fact, all of the cool kids have a plasma. They're the best.

[Ryanl25]

Originally Posted by steelers1

anybody here heard from Barnes & noble if they shipped yet.

I was wondering the same thing. My expected ship date is still like December 2025 or something like that.

[gregmasciola]

Originally Posted by Maleku

I think a lot of people are buying this because they saw 4,5,6 when they were kids which was also a time of really nothing better in films as far as sci fi / action films.

Is anyone here really under the delusion that George Lucas knows how to tell a story let alone a saga?

Let's be honest here... the hype wagon can be a fun ride but I would hope the line is drawn with George Lucas and Star Wars.

Your 70 bucks would be much better spent on the Battles Galactica complete collection. Better acting, story telling and just an all around better product.

That's nothing more than your opinion. Just because others enjoy something you don't doesn't make them "delusional". I saw 4, 5 & 6 in 1997 (when there were already plenty of sci-fi films around) and I thought they were great. And I still do.

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

I reaaaaly want a Plasma...

When the time comes... get one with THX Mode

Just switch the mode on when you're watching a THX certified movie = MAGIC

It works very well for almost any movie.

I remember spending about a half an hour trying to get the colours right for ESB, I would get the sabers looking good, but then hoth would be cyan, then I would get Hoth slightly blue and Bespin would look purplish instead of orange...

Then I remembered THX mode, switched it on and didn't have to do any tweaking with the default settings

It wasn't a deal breaker when we were looking at plasma TVs, but now I wouldn't buy one without it. Plus the TV can automatically adjust the brightness depending on ambient light in the room.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Awesome, I'll see about getting it imported. It's going for about £25 here, but can get it for £15 if I can get it imported.

I will be ordering it this week for my new PJ.

Originally Posted by Mahatma

You probably not gonna believe this,but I think this came with my oppo 83se,and I chucked it in the bin.Nonetheless happy with my custom settings

4 more days guys

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

You probably not gonna believe this,but I think this came with my oppo 83se,and I chucked it in the bin.Nonetheless happy with my custom settings

Well, I'm leaning towards my set being the issue. But then again I won't know until I use a better tool than the free THX one.

And I won't be upgrading until next year at the earliest. Anyone know if this is any good compared to the other one?

[tylergfoster]

The first review I've seen, and it's...not so positive. No surprise given Lucasfilm just colored over existing 1080p masters.

http://homecinema.thedigitalfix.com/...l-trilogy.html

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

It's a fact, all of the cool kids have a plasma. They're the best.

I know! I know! I didn't at the time of buying my first TV though It was long ago, a time before I found BD.com I know better now though.

Originally Posted by nmycon

When the time comes... get one with THX Mode

Just switch the mode on when you're watching a THX certified movie = MAGIC

It works very well for almost any movie.

I remember spending about a half an hour trying to get the colours right for ESB, I would get the sabers looking good, but then hoth would be cyan, then I would get Hoth slightly blue and Bespin would look purplish instead of orange...

Then I remembered THX mode, switched it on and didn't have to do any tweaking with the default settings

It wasn't a deal breaker when we were looking at plasma TVs, but now I wouldn't buy one without it. Plus the TV can automatically adjust the brightness depending on ambient light in the room.

Sweet! I'm hoping come next year, 50"+ Plasmas will be down to around the £400-£500 price range. You can get 50" 3DTV Plasmas for about £550 - £650 now, but there not the best of sets. So fingers crossed for next year.

[LordStewie]

Originally Posted by BluLobsta

I can't wait to see how the Originals came out. I remember the summer that Ep IV came out I must've seen it 20 times at the drive-in. I love the music and scene where Luke is thinking and staring at the binary sunset on Tatooine. Memories, memories. Yes, I'm pretty old and fairly crotchety

I hear ya Blu! I share your excitement and anticipation this Friday! I was 14 when Star Wars premiered in 77, biked or walked 3 miles to the Tri State Mall in Claymont DE for an afternoon matinee once or twice a week that entire summer! This was followed by endless listening of the 2 record LP soundtrack! Drove my mother insane!

In spite of all the tweaks and changes Luke's taking in the Tatooine sunset to John Williams score still remains an iconic moment in Ep IV, moving and emotionally stirring!

I envy your having seen it at a Drive In!! Thx for sharing!!!

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Sweet! I'm hoping come next year, 50"+ Plasmas will be down to around the £400-£500 price range. You can get 50" 3DTV Plasmas for about £550 - £650 now, but there not the best of sets. So fingers crossed for next year.

Good luck (no sarcasm )

We paid around £650-700 for our TV after taxes (converting from Canadian Dollars). But the TV was on sale for about $150 less than the regular price, so it would have normally been almost £800 after tax.

Not into 3D at all. We could have gotten a 3D plasma for about 3/4 of what we paid, but as you said, they aren't the best. It's 3D on a budget, and nothing more. Cheaper sets can get you better 2D picture quality.

The Panny we ended up going with blew just about all of the 3D sets out of the water in terms of 2D PQ.

[sevb36]

Originally Posted by Maleku

Why would Lucas dump time, money and resources when the sheep will flock regardless?

From the sheep in this thread alone (whom have probably already bought this movie at least two other times) Lucas is making a killing by doing very little.

... and let's not forget to mention, this is but a first of many many Blu Ray releases of Star Wars we will be seeing over the next 5 years. Lucas is the pioneer of double/triple/quadruple dipping.

There we go again with the old "Sheep" stuff again. Who cares anymore if they are thought to be a sheep or not? If you don't wanna buy, don't buy. Why rip on others who do? Some SW fans can be the most anal-retentive types I have ever seen. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but the point on ripping on others, is what?

[hipster.doofus7]

Originally Posted by Maleku

Is anyone here really under the delusion that George Lucas knows how to tell a story let alone a saga?

Let's be honest here...

American Graffiti
Empire Strikes Back
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Return of the Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars
The Last Crusade
THX 1138

[Red Pill 101]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Well, I'm leaning towards my set being the issue. But then again I won't know until I use a better tool than the free THX one.

And I won't be upgrading until next year at the earliest. Anyone know if this is any good compared to the other one?

Hey Mavrick,

I've been skimming this thread a lot. I remember someone replying to you recommending the Spears & Munsil disc.

Honestly, the Spears & Munsil disc blows the DVE HD disc out of the water! I have both and much prefer the S & M disc. It's fantastic!

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by Maleku

Is anyone here really under the delusion that George Lucas knows how to tell a story let alone a saga?

Originally Posted by hipster.doofus7

American Graffiti
Empire Strikes Back
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Return of the Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars
The Last Crusade
THX 1138

He knew how to tell a story.Are you seriously saying that A new hope and Empire strikes back (Lucas wrote it) is not good storytelling Maleku?He just lost it like many artists before him

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Red Pill 101

Hey Mavrick,

I've been skimming this thread a lot. I remember someone replying to you recommending the Spears & Munsil disc.

Honestly, the Spears & Munsil disc blows the DVE HD disc out of the water! I have both and much prefer the S & M disc. It's fantastic!

Thanks for that. I had a pretty good feeling it would be better. Ive heard good things about Disney's one too. Any idea on that vs the Spears & Munsil?