Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[kitfisto92]

Don't forget that, according to StarWars.com (http://www.starwars.com/movies/saga/...e3d/index.html), we won't see any of the films in theater's until 2012. Although they do say "expected... in 2012," perhaps that's their ambiguous way of saying it could be released earlier.

For now, I'd stick with "indefinentnj's" post regarding the set.

[IndefinentBlu]

I really hope it's true guys to me i think that the OT might not be included but who knows?
As far as the 3d releases i doubt it will start this summer i think that the panasonic booth will be used to show of the marketing trailer and i think they obviously will promote the 3d releases probably they will say that by comicon they will have some solid release info for the 3d versions.
I think they might try to package the set with the some newer panasonic tv
I have a strong feeling that the rumor is true.
We will have to wait and see tomorrow.
I mean honestly i don't think they would go to all the trouble of having Vader there if it was not something amazing.

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by indefinentnj

It was posted on theforce.net boards last night but was taken down this morning it was also stated that there will a separate packaging set that will house the set in a millenium falcon collectors set.

And the reason why they are using the Panasonic booth is to show off the blu ray quality and there will be a teaser trailer to promote the set.

Sounds great!

Originally Posted by indefinentnj

I hope it is true too!

The announcement will start with the trademark breathing and then the stormtroopers will come out and then Vader will come out they will try to make it look like ANH when he first appears.

They will show off the actual blu ray quality of the movies in the teaser at the end of the teaser it will reveal the release date after that one of the stormtroopers will hand Vader the actual blu ray sets and he will then show them to the press he will give details and price.

There will be ALOT of press at this event cameras flashing all over the place.

Now, this is getting me VERY excited!!!!!!!!

I cannot wait for an a kick a$$ teaser trailer for the BDs!!

I think this is what's going to be announced.

Anyways, your description sounds very detailed.
Are you somehow involved???

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

no brainer for me.....day 1, i may even take the day off from work and have a SW marathon!!!

that's a given!!!!

Originally Posted by steve1971

I dont give a damn what the price is folks. Once it hits the stores its mine!!

May the force be with you all.

Exactly!!!

Originally Posted by StereoMike

...or they will announce that the Blu-rays will come in a box, in 1080p and with lossless audio...

Originally Posted by Darthvong

I don't care how much the set is I'll buy it even if I have to sell a kidney....not my kidney of course.

I'll buy it even if it costs an arm and a leg!!!!!!!

Not mine of course!

Originally Posted by kenkraly2004

Well if that is true about the original cuts of the OT being on the blu-ray release this is going to be the best blu-ray box set of all-time.

Forget about that, or else you will be sorely disappointed!


This thread has really exploded once again!
Imagine what it's going to be like when they are about to hit the streets!

Internet breakdown!

[Batman1980]

The forums may crash tomorrow with people flooding the server as they try to find out what the announcement is, fully expect StarWars.com to be down most of the day.

[IndefinentBlu]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Sounds great!



Now, this is getting me VERY excited!!!!!!!!

I cannot wait for an a kick a$$ teaser trailer for the BDs!!

I think this is what's going to be announced.

Anyways, your description sounds very detailed.
Are you somehow involved???



that's a given!!!!



Exactly!!!







I'll buy it even if it costs an arm and a leg!!!!!!!

Not mine of course!



Forget about that, or else you will be sorely disappointed!


This thread has really exploded once again!
Imagine what it's going to be like when they are about to hit the streets!

Internet breakdown!

I am connected in a way yes.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by indefinentnj

Rumor Report:

The blu ray announcement will be:

1)The set artwork will be revealed
2)The price range will be $80 to $90
3)There will a be a slew of deleted scenes for each of the 6 movies
4)Episode 1 will get a whole new restoration including replacing puppet yoda with cgi yoda.
5)8 disc set- 6 reserved for the movies themselves and- 2 for all the special features.
6)The original versions will be included in the set but will be in their original form
7)There will be a sneak peek at 3d versions
8)The release date will be 10/18/11

Hopefully this rumor is true.

Originally Posted by indefinentnj

It was posted on theforce.net boards last night but was taken down this morning it was also stated that there will a separate packaging set that will house the set in a millenium falcon collectors set.

And the reason why they are using the Panasonic booth is to show off the blu ray quality and there will be a teaser trailer to promote the set.

Very cool!

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

I've been pondering as to what the announcement will be, and I think that what will happen is that they are going to announce that The Phantom Menace in 3D will be released in theaters sometime this Summer, and the BD set (2D) will be released right after the theatrical run for The Phantom Menace

'Star Wars' saga set for 3D release starting 2012

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

It's 100% impossible to branch the OOT. There are too many changes between versions.

http://picasaweb.google.com/doubleof...tionChangesHD#
http://picasaweb.google.com/doubleof...tionChangesHD#
http://picasaweb.google.com/doubleof...tionChangesHD#

I have just looked through all these comparison photos, and anybody who says the OT is better is completely out of his gourd!!!!!

The improvements are utterly dramatic to say the least, and anyone who says differently cannot possibly be taken seriously.

The only things they could change are some of the lightsaber colors in ANH, which have a turquoise tint to them, and some shots are a tad too dark, but other than that they looks awesome.

If the SE looks as crisp and detailed as the photos there, I cannot wait to experience the full power of this, ah, I meant, the Blu-ray discs THIS year!!!!

I, for one, won't watch them until the BD release.

I couldn't even if I wanted too.
DVDs just don't cut it, and these movies deserve golden BD treatment!!!!!!

Gosh, I am giddy like a little school boy!!!!!

STAR WARS FOREVER!!!!!!

[WorkShed]

I really really hope for the OOT. I dream of a set like Blade Runner for each of the films. I know that won't happen, but it would be great to see each version get represented on BD.

Having the original trilogy as it was released initially in theaters represented in full HD is important. These classics deserve to be preserved in the home video library. Having them in the vaults not being seen is worthless in my opinion.

That was what made the Blade Runner BD so special. You may never watch all 5 versions, but having them there makes the set a monument to the production of the film and to the power of editing.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by WorkShed

I really really hope for the OOT. I dream of a set like Blade Runner for each of the films. I know that won't happen, but it would be great to see each version get represented on BD.

Having the original trilogy as it was released initially in theaters represented in full HD is important. These classics deserve to be preserved in the home video library. Having them in the vaults not being seen is worthless in my opinion.

That was what made the Blade Runner BD so special. You may never watch all 5 versions, but having them there makes the set a monument to the production of the film and to the power of editing.

They are available for your home video library. VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD versions are out there.

You can even still buy the DVD copies with the original theatrical versions on them. So no biggie.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

DVDs just don't cut it, and these movies deserve golden BD treatment!!!!!!

I've always been pretty impressed by how well the dvd sets upscale. That obviously won't compare to a full-blown BD release but it really does speak well of the job they did last time around.

Content quarrels aside it was most definitely a high-quality product.

[Blu Warrior]

Heres an email sent the press. Got it from theforce.net

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Beast

They are available for your home video library. VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD versions are out there.

You can even still buy the DVD copies with the original theatrical versions on them. So no biggie.

Yes, I'm sure we can still find the novelization somewhere too.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by Blu Warrior

Heres an email sent the press. Got it from theforce.net

Seen that iamge before, but if that's what's sent to the press then it should confirm that the announcement will definitely have something to do with the blu-ray release.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga

It's generic but that's an awesome boxset title!

[Beast]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Seen that iamge before, but if that's what's sent to the press then it should confirm that the announcement will definitely have something to do with the blu-ray release.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga

It's generic but that's an awesome boxset title!

It is what was sent to the Press. One of the Star Wars websites I'm on recieved it also from Lucasfilm.

[WorkShed]

Originally Posted by Beast

They are available for your home video library. VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD versions are out there.

You can even still buy the DVD copies with the original theatrical versions on them. So no biggie.

Well, then why would you buy any bluray if the DVD copies are available?

This is seriously your argument?

[Aerodude73]

Relax everybody. Patience anyone?

Thursday - 11:30pst, (1:30est) - We'll all have the news shortly thereafter. IF the above rumored price-point of $80-90 is correct, that's much Less than I thought it'd be to be honest. I thought Each movie would be 2-discs worth; One for the film, one for the "extras." George will make another Billion either way when they come out & then with the 3D releases next year.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by WorkShed

Well, then why would you buy any bluray if the DVD copies are available?

This is seriously your argument?

The complaint was that they should be available for people. They are available.

They may not be presented as you desire. But they're available for those who want them.

[WorkShed]

Originally Posted by Beast

The complaint was that they should be available for people. They are available.

They may not be presented as you desire. But they're available for those who want them.

Again, I said they should be available in HD.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Relax everybody. Patience anyone?

Thursday - 11:30pst, (1:30est) - We'll all have the news shortly thereafter. IF the above rumored price-point of $80-90 is correct, that's much Less than I thought it'd be to be honest. I thought Each movie would be 2-discs worth; One for the film, one for the "extras." George will make another Billion either way when they come out & then with the 3D releases next year.

$80-$90 seems about right frankly.

Since Lucas knows they'll sell like hot cakes. And he'll likely make even more with a lower price point.

Outside of a few examples like the Alien set most 3 movie sets, like BTTF, run around $40-$50.

So a 6 movie set like the Star Wars Saga for $80-$90 seems to make sense for the most part. We'll see.

[Strevlac]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I still think a lot of people are going to be very disappointed with how the OT and maybe Episode I too look in HD. Granted George Lucas practically wrote the book on HD, that doesn't change the fact that the OT is all pretty much 30 years old, which is why unlike others I actually hope we get the special editions with updated effects.

Nonsense. 4 of the Star Wars movies were shot on 35mm film just like 99% of every commercially released motion picture ever made. The last 2 were were shot with digital cameras which are already obsolete.

With a proper photochemical clean-up and digital scan, the 4 movies shot on film would kick the digitally shot movies in the ass, special edition or no special edition.

Don't believe the fraudulent Lucasfilm marketing drivel about the original versions being unsalveagable. There is no way the original negatives for these films are in anything less than excellent shape. Besides, there are extant film elements (internegatives, not just release prints) in film vaults all over the damn world, not to mention what exists in the hands of private collectors.

I still remember the restoration special feature on the first home video release of the special edition. I couldn't believe they had the gall to present such outright fraudulent information to the public....there was a side by side demo of an aged film element that was going pink and the new "restored" version. Like all that's left of Star Wars are vinegarized film elements. Yeah, riiiight. What a crock of shit.