Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

This prejudicial nonsense has got to stop. You're only making it worse for yourself by saying the release is gonna be crap. There is a simple solution, don't buy it. Yeah, I'm sure it's real easy to put 30+years of everything Star Wars into one release.

Who said the release was going to be crap? I'm very happy i'm getting the films on bluray. I just want some new content on the extras...not the same old thing again. I wanted new audio commentaries and i'm not getting them, but it's ok. star wars on BD is going to be great. I'm gonna buy them.

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

You CLEARLY don't know what you're talking about.

Yes I do. show me where you can get the original blade runner, the one disc? where? I just looked on walmart and bestbuy.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by starwarsagent

Who said the release was going to be crap? I'm very happy i'm getting the films on bluray. I just want some new content on the extras...not the same old thing again. I wanted new audio commentaries and i'm not getting them, but it's ok. star wars on BD is going to be great. I'm gonna buy them.

Fair enough. New audio commentaries would be sweet though. To be fair though, I didn't get the DVDs, not sure what extras, if any are on those, so I'm just really going by the BD, which seems a pretty comprehensive release to me, although there could be a bit more.

[Brightstar]

Originally Posted by Farid

You've got the 6 original audio commentaries PLUS an additional 6 NEW audio commentaries. That's more than enough.

At least we are getting some extres its better then NOT having any ! I am more worried about the transfer then the extres in this set.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by joliefan

At least we are getting some extres its better then NOT having any ! I am more worried about the transfer then the extres in this set.

Given the demand of this set, I highly doubt they'd screw up the transfers otherwise the world will explode. At the bare minimum, the transfers should be very good, if not excellent. At the maximum, perfect.

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by Farid

You've got the 6 original audio commentaries PLUS an additional 6 NEW audio commentaries. That's more than enough.

where did you get this info? least i've heard they were the same commentaries from the old DVD's, they sucked big time???? Lucas, Ben Burtt & carrie fisher.

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by Farid

The official press release.

I read it. says nothing about new Audio Commentaries by Harrison ford, Mark Hammil, Carrie Fisher and George Lucas.


WHERE????

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by Farid

In addition to the original commentaries, it says ARCHIEVAL AUDIO COMMENTARIES. That's NEW because it wasn't on any of the old discs.

Archival Audio commentaries? lol. Farid, I meant new recorded commentaries...not rehashes of the same old. We never got a commentary by harrison ford in the DVD's or Mark Hammil. Just old Ben Burtt talking about Darth Vader's breathing...

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by Farid

You're still getting some sort of new commentaries that weren't on the old sets. More than likely featuring the voices of Ford and Hamill. The thing you're talking about is a dream. And let's face it, from the press release, they've gone cheap. The only brand spanking newly-produced content is the 2011 Empire Strikes Back documentary.

yeah that's kinda pathetic. isn't it like 19 minutes or something? We get some documentary about the 501st? does anyone care? I see these guys at conventions all the time, love em trust me...but some of them go to far with the costumes...I go to comic con and I dont dress up. So why do we need an hour documetary about them in the set???

They should have put in the Star Wars Holiday Special. something the fans like me really want. I saw that as a kid on TV and loved it.

[HylianBowcaster]

Anyone who thinks they even might get the Holiday Special is out of their mind. That will never see the light of day.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by HylianBowcaster

Anyone who thinks they even might get the Holiday Special is out of their mind. That will never see the light of day.

Like it or not, that's true. George once said he would smash up every copy of the Holiday Special if he could. I didn't like the Holiday Special, but if anybody else did, that's great. HS won't be on this set as long as Lucas lives.

[starwarsagent]

•Disc Nine - The Star Wars Documentaries
◦NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) - Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures... these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.


◦NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) - George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.

◦NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) - The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more - and don't miss "Weird Al" Yankovic's one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!


◦The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) - Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

◦The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) - Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas' vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

◦Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) - Go behind the scenes -- and into the costumes -- as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.

◦Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) - See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.

◦Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) - Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.


Here I highlighted the stuff I don't care about...Spoofs that make fun of star wars I really, really hate. I met Seth at star wars celebration, both of them. I hate the family guy stuff with their stupid jokes and the other crap that comes out making fun of star wars. People that make money making fun of star wars are absolutely lame in my book. I do like the Weird al video, because it's well rounded and doesn't include gay or fart jokes.


the star warriors doc..who cares. I see that everyday. the rest i've seen.

[starwarsagent]

Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

Like it or not, that's true. George once said he would smash up every copy of the Holiday Special if he could. I didn't like the Holiday Special, but if anybody else did, that's great. HS won't be on this set as long as Lucas lives.

Thats fine. I still enjoy my VHS pirated movie that I got at the comic con. And note that i'm against piracy 100%. But I just had to buy this..it's a bad recording from television when it aired. looks like garbage. It's the only tape I paid money for.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by starwarsagent

Thats fine. I still enjoy my VHS pirated movie that I got at the comic con. And note that i'm against piracy 100%. But I just had to buy this..it's a bad recording from television when it aired. looks like garbage. It's the only tape I paid money for.

Fair enough I still need to finish it completely, but I didn't really like what I saw. Each to their own, though.

[Cowboy]

Originally Posted by starwarsagent

•Disc Nine - The Star Wars Documentaries
◦NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) - Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures... these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.


◦NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) - George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.

◦NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) - The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more - and don't miss "Weird Al" Yankovic's one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!


◦The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) - Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

◦The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) - Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas' vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

◦Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) - Go behind the scenes -- and into the costumes -- as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.

◦Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) - See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.

◦Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) - Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.


Here I highlighted the stuff I don't care about...Spoofs that make fun of star wars I really, really hate. I met Seth at star wars celebration, both of them. I hate the family guy stuff with their stupid jokes and the other crap that comes out making fun of star wars. People that make money making fun of star wars are absolutely lame in my book. I do like the Weird al video, because it's well rounded and doesn't include gay or fart jokes.


the star warriors doc..who cares. I see that everyday. the rest i've seen.

I would say 50% of that list is basically wasted filler. He could have done so much more.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by Cowboy

I would say 50% of that list is basically junk.

"Junk" is a point of view. Would I be in the wrong to say I like what I see?

[Cowboy]

Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

"Junk" is a point of view. Would I be in the wrong to say I like what I see?

Nope you wouldn't but if seeing Wierd Al and the Family guy over better documentaires is your cup of tea then drink up.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by Cowboy

Nope you wouldn't but if seeing Wierd Al and the Family guy over better documentaires is your cup of tea then drink up.

Lol I see what you're saying now. I wouldn't mind these alongside the other documentaries, but alas, we have to live with it.

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by Farid

You're still getting some sort of new commentaries that weren't on the old sets. More than likely featuring the voices of Ford and Hamill. The thing you're talking about is a dream. And let's face it, from the press release, they've gone cheap. The only brand spanking newly-produced content is the 2011 Empire Strikes Back documentary. A bit sad IMO

I agree.

I don't think recording a commentary with all three stars is insane. Or even Anthony Daniels, since he worked on all 6. Yes Harrison is reluctant to talk about it, but if George really asked and he refused, that would be kind of douchy after all these years and all the fame it helped him build.

They really scraped the bottom of the barrels - that "Star Wars Tech" doc is pretty bad (though the Star Trek one is worse), it's just is a cheap History channel production. And like someone said above, I could do without the "fan" stuff. I am a fan, I don't need to see others, LOL.

Either the deal to include Empire of Dreams (uncut) hasn't been made yet, or they are saving it for the next set. That's the biggest tell here, not to mention the fact Berman admitted it at the announcement.

Originally Posted by Cowboy

Nope you wouldn't but if seeing Wierd Al and the Family guy over better documentaires is your cup of tea then drink up.

Yeah, it just seems like really long filler. The 501st thing is worthy of maybe a 7 or 10 minute extra, and chances are (though I fully admit we don't know yet) the parody one is going to end up being large chunks Family Guy and Robot Chicken, which they only need a few seconds of; if someone wants them they probably already have them, and if you don't have them a few minutes of each would be enough to let you know to seek out the whole or not.

Like many, I'm buying it. I'd even pay the current Amazon pre-order price - though depending on when we see how the discs are housed, I don't know if I will get it from Amazon UK or US. I have it pre-ordered at both and decide when I see the inner packaging pics leak. I'm just happy to have the films in HD. I can see myself going through these extras once, at most, though, when I was (and am still hoping for, that things may be included as yet unannouced) expecting something more like the Aliens set.

It's not that the included stuff is awful, but there isn't a whole lot of "AWESOME" either - it would have been great in addition to "AWESOME" but on it's own seems like a "last of the remnants of the really good stuff they stick on the back of the set".

[HylianBowcaster]

People seem to be getting pretty worked up over this release, maybe you should remember that there's still discs 7 and 8. We haven't really been told what we're going to get on those at all.