Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[BillieCassin]

I can confirm what TylerGFoster is posting. I've heard the same thing in the past 24 hours.

Now, all those folks that argued and complained and said the predictions I and a few scant others have been making in this thread for the past year or so, I won't call you out individually, in the spirit of how amazing this information is.

You know who you are, though.

So....that said and done - let's talk extras!!! The cast has been assembled in UK for awhile, and especially with the downtime from filming with Harrison - anyone doubt that there will be massive newly filmed extras like commentaries? . Honestly the prospect of that has me more excited than anything else! What other kinds of stuff would be cool to see?

[svenge]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

No, more like "Come see the version those nerds in IT were so butthurt about not getting on Blu-ray"

Come see the only version that hasn't been contaminated by two decades of terrible half-baked ideas with only "yes men" involved in the revisions...

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by Riddler95

If they used Lowry's scans from 2003/2004 wouldn't that mean that they used the 2K Scans? This could be a 4K Conversion instead of a Restoration in 4K.

It's a restoration. Disney has been planning this since the sale. This was all discussed before the papers were signed during the audit of what materials Lucasfilm had available that Disney would be buying. I don't know exactly how long this house worked on it, I hope we get more details about the process, but this was the first project related to Star Wars they initiated post-sale as they were waiting for the ink to dry.

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by svenge

Come see the only version that hasn't been contaminated by two decades of terrible half-baked ideas with only "yes men" involved in the revisions...

Straight up.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by svenge

Come see the only version that hasn't been contaminated by two decades of terrible half-baked ideas with only "yes men" involved in the revisions...

word to yo motha on that on. straighter than my wife with Daniel Craig in the room

[Riddler95]

Originally Posted by Riddler95

If they used Lowry's scans from 2003/2004 wouldn't that mean that they used the 2K Scans? This could be a 4K Conversion instead of a Restoration in 4K.

What I meant was if they used Lowry's ten year old scans that would mean that these new 4K Transfers are the Special Edition Versions and not the Original Versions.

Originally Posted by BillieCassin

It's a restoration. Disney has been planning this since the sale. This was all discussed before the papers were signed during the audit of what materials Lucasfilm had available that Disney would be buying. I don't know exactly how long this house worked on it, I hope we get more details about the process, but this was the first project related to Star Wars they initiated post-sale as they were waiting for the ink to dry.

If it is a restoration it obviously means that they had to locate Film Elements to use as a source for the scans. Film Restoration Technology has vastly improved during the last decade. This could very well be a restoration of the Theatrical Cuts. I remember reading on The Digital Bits a few months ago that Robert Harris knows of an excellent source that could be used to create beautiful HD Masters of the Theatrical Cuts. Only time can tell and let's hope that more information gets released soon.

[wormraper]

I'm too nervous to get my hopes up... I've had them dashed too many times to count with Star Wars

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by wormraper

I'm too nervous to get my hopes up... I've had them dashed too many times to count with Star Wars

Don't get sucked in....until we hear official word! :P

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by BillieCassin

It's a restoration. Disney has been planning this since the sale. This was all discussed before the papers were signed during the audit of what materials Lucasfilm had available that Disney would be buying. I don't know exactly how long this house worked on it, I hope we get more details about the process, but this was the first project related to Star Wars they initiated post-sale as they were waiting for the ink to dry.

And you still have no proof that it's going to be the GOUT. I'm betting we'll get even MORE changes.

[stvn1974]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

And you still have no proof that it's going to be the GOUT. I'm betting we'll get even MORE changes.

Along with Hayden at the end they will replace Yoda with Howard The Duck and Obi-Wan with Willie from Temple Of Doom.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by wormraper

I'm too nervous to get my hopes up... I've had them dashed too many times to count with Star Wars

I hear you, but things are much different now. Disney changed everything...new movie coming next year...restoration being mentioned on a company site that actually does such work...then factoring in some of the rumor chatter from some....things are looking better than ever before.

[Thomas Guycott]

If true this could be everything I ever dreamed.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

And you still have no proof that it's going to be the GOUT. I'm betting we'll get even MORE changes.

I don't think there will be more changes. Lucas and his 'yes men' are pretty much out of the picture.

I think it will be the originals at minimum because that will be part of the marketing bridging into the new movie with the original cast re-appearing. Star Wars at its roots will be the theme. Time to put aside the alterations and largely disappointing prequels.

[Falaskan]

I want the GOUT but I would also like some lightsaber fixes hehe. Please remove Hayden's godaweful head from the end of ROTJ!!

[Riddler95]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I hear you, but things are much different now. Disney changed everything...new movie coming next year...restoration being mentioned on a company site that actually does such work...then factoring in some of the rumor chatter from some....things are looking better than ever before.

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I don't think there will be more changes. Lucas and his 'yes men' are pretty much out of the picture.

I think it will be the originals at minimum because that will be part of the marketing bridging into the new movie with the original cast re-appearing. Star Wars at its roots will be the theme. Time to put aside the alterations and largely disappointing prequels.

Extremely well spoken.

[tylergfoster]

To reiterate what I said earlier, I expect whatever new Blu-ray will have BOTH the TC and the GL versions from the Blu-ray. That's not based on anything I've heard. I don't expect it's possible they would try and sell a version with ONLY the non-SEs as plenty of regular consumers aren't bothered by the changes.

Also, again, can't anyone confirm that there is a Technicolor print stored at the UCLA Film and TV archives of the unedited trilogy that would be a great source? I believe there are only two prints of the unaltered version in existence; the UCLA one and one in the hands of a private collector.

[Lentulus Batiatus]

My hope would be both the originals and the ultimate versions. I don't mind new changes to make things better. Fix all the lightsabers so they look bad-ass prequel like. Up the CGI of the space battles and get rid of every garbage matte. Not many of the changes that were made post special editions bother me (like it seems to have destroyed so many weak minds) but the giant door to Jabba's palace didn't seem to fit and Vader's 'No" much to forced. Loved seeing the Ewoks blink which gave them more life, however having Wicket blink mid-head turn as he's looking down at Leia looks more anamatronic than natural. Touch up those items and all other little issues that many have pointed out (mattes, goofs etc) and I'm happy. Even better if they sit down the OT cast over in London, get them some beers and have them watch the films while being recorded. That would be awesome.

[moviebuff75]

It would be nice to view the original film with the original opening crawl (sans "Episode IV: A NEW HOPE.) Since they are linking the originals with the new films, I doubt they will go that far, but it would be a nice branching option.

[Falaskan]

I guess I'll sell my "old" SW blu-rays!

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I don't think there will be more changes. Lucas and his 'yes men' are pretty much out of the picture.

Gawd this is so ridiculous. It's like there's a Special Edition talking points FAQ for the internet.


As if there are "no men" on a movie financed out of one man's pocket. "Gee, I'm spending $100 million of my own money, better get people that can't carry out my vision the way I want it"