Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[nec1912]

Originally Posted by nec1912

I would like to get star wars and the x-files has that is the classic in blu ray does anyone here know when they are going to bring it out.

Well star wars you got Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope ,Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back ,Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ,Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace ,Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones ,Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith ,Star Wars: The Clone Wars so how hard would it be to bring this out in blu ray?

The x-files you got episodes 202 of 9 seasons http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-files

anyone ?

[STARKILLER--1138]

If I'm showing the films to someone who hasn't seen them, 1-6 the way it was intended.

If I decide to do a marathon, 1-6 although, would have to play Sith again after Jedi. The best gets a double spin.

[Bluyoda]

a. 1,2,3,4,5,6
b.
4
5
1
2
3
6 which is my favorite order, although I haven't watch them this way yet.

[goldenrod]

I suggest chronological order. I know that watching it that way the Luke/Leia/Vader relationship is spoiled. The know that Yoda is Yoda.

Watching th OT first is the reason we didn't like the PT. There are more things revealed that way: We knew that Senator Palpatine would become the Emperor, we didn't knew when. When Obi-Wan is fighting Maul, Fett, Dooku, Dooku again, Grievous and Anakin we knew he wouldn't die. All of the characters that weren't in the OT had to die somehow and those that died in the OT, well nothing bad couldn't happen to them.

[Talal86]

Theatrical order, of course!

but I haven't watched the prequel trilogy yet, so when I buy the Blu Ray set I'll see 1-6

[iam1bearcat]

i tried once to watch I-VI in order a few years ago but fell asleep during The Phantom Menace so when the blus come out, i'm gonna try again. i may try going 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3... but we'll see.

[Beast]

By the way, anyone who wants to buy it in store on release day...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/20th+Cen...=1218302760433

Best Buy now has the pre-order page up. $89.99 just like Amazon.Com.

[Chiyo_chichi]

Watching the prequels first, you lose the Vader twist, but now in its defense, you gain the excitement of not knowing whats going to happen during the prequels. Those who have seen 4-6 know Obi lives, etc, so tense scenes (Dooku duel in 2) will have less impact. Especially in 3 when even major characters like Mace aren't safe, things become more dire.

[Chris93ny]

Definately gettin this at best buy for 89.99. I really hope they release steelbooks for all 6 movies

[Beast]

Originally Posted by Chris93ny

Definately gettin this at best buy for 89.99. I really hope they release steelbooks for all 6 movies

I got $40.00 in reward certificates. Tempted to use them on the pre-order.

[Chris93ny]

Originally Posted by Beast

I got $40.00 in reward certificates. Tempted to use them on the pre-order.

Use them to preorder it cuz star wars in HD is gonna be EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JamesKurtovich]

I do like the idea of going 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6. I think I might just do that... Because ROTJ is perfect as an ending and the PT serves as a flashback and doesn't spoil anything at all. But by the time you get to Episode VI, you've probably forgot what happened at the end of V...

[Geologist]

Hmmm...

4,5,1,2,3,6 - very interesting indeed. Thanks for all the input on this.

OT First (or above order)- spoils that Obi Dies in 4 and not earlier - you know (for the most part) Anakin's destiny

PT First - spoils the whole Vader/Father thing as well as the true identity of Luke and Leia.

I think 1-6 order kills a big part of Luke's story as, if you watch 4 first, then you are the journey with him.

Very interesting comments about a recut of all six epidoses - jumping back and forth. Might be worth Lucas's time and effects power house to re-tell the story in one cohesive push. Kill off some of the useless scenes and characters (JaJa, Ewoks, Podracing, etc) and as someone stated above, cut it into one fluid picture with flashbacks to tell the story of Anakin/Vader WHILE you are telling the rest of the story. If everything is being remastered in Blu, it seems that you could make a pretty even picture anyway....

Wonder if this has already been discussed in a SW forum?

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by STARKILLER--1138

If I'm showing the films to someone who hasn't seen them, 1-6 the way it was intended.

If I decide to do a marathon, 1-6 although, would have to play Sith again after Jedi. The best gets a double spin.

Not really the way they were intended. The way they are released is still technically the right way to watch them. There a few key reasons(as others have pointed out as well) why this is true and ONLY pertains to someone whos never seen them before:

- Knowing Darth vader is Lukes Dad and Leia & Luke being related ahead of time sort of kills some of the intrigue of A New Hope and much of Empire Strikes back. It also takes away from th Han/Luke/Leia love struggle. Think about it. You know Luke and Leis wont be an item so Han gets her. I like the back and forth and wondering which guy she'll be with.

- Its easier to go from the OT to the PT rather than start with the high-tech worlds of the PT and then you go into A New Hope. The "feeling" isnt right, IMO.

- The films were released in the order I believe the creator(Goergie) wants us to view them.

Of course there really is no right or wrong way - do whatever works. I'll stick with the OT followed by the PT.

[P@t_Mtl]

Showing them to someone for the first time I would go this way :

4 - 5 - 6 - 1 - 2 -3

the reason being that I would want to keep the big surprise of five a surprise. I am sure most fans think that by now everyone know's the big surprise but you would be surprise how many do not. My wife before meeting me had never seen Star Wars and had no idea who Darth Vader was or what Star Wars was about. So the first time she saw them with me I went the theatrical release route for her.

If I watch them by myself or with anyone who as seen them before I go :

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

But I do like this order as well : 4 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 6 and I might try that on my next viewing.

[alibaba.sindbad]

pre ordered the complete saga today! Can't wait to get my hands on it!!

[alibaba.sindbad]

I also want to see Star Wars in 3d!!

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by alibaba.sindbad

I also want to see Star Wars in 3d!!

As much of a Star Wars geek I am, I will be skipping that, I only need to entire series on Blu-ray and I will be one happy nerd.

[Dynamo of Eternia]

Originally Posted by nec1912

anyone ?

There are no known plans for the X-Files TV series coming to Blu-Ray that I am aware of. If any plans (even fairly credible rumors) were to surface, I'm sure they'd either be posted on the news page here or at least a thread would pop up with the info.

Right now the only thing X-Files related on Blu-Ray are the two movies.

I don't understand your comparing releasing Star Wars on Blu-Ray to the X-Files. While they both fall somewhere within the realm of science-fiction, both are about as different as can be. In addition to being completely different types of Sci-Fi, Star Wars is a series of 6 movies while the X-Files is a 9-season TV show. You are comparing apples to cinder blocks here.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by nec1912

anyone ?

The problem with The X-Files is that it's source video may not be of high enough quality to warrant an upgrade. There's a discussion on one of the amazon.co.uk forums were we debate this. Plus in the UK you can get the DVD set for 50-60 pounds. The BD set would cost hundreds if released. If a series was shot on film or HD there is a good chance that it will be remastered for BD otherwise it may not be worth the upgrade, either it would be to expensive to us the consumer or the studios doing the transfer.

Off topic, back to Star Wars....