Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[nmycon]

if the set did come with digital copies, they would be the special editions, which the majority of people around here don't like

wouldn't it be a lot easier to get one of the thousands of "unofficial" digital copies floating around out there

you get a high quality version of the theatrical release for each of the OT films, maybe even in higher quality than an official digital copy would be

BUT DONT EVEN CONSIDER DOING THIS! IT'S JUST PLAIN WRONG!

[Cowboy]

Originally Posted by nmycon

if the set did come with digital copies, they would be the special editions, which the majority of people around here don't like

wouldn't it be a lot easier to get one of the thousands of "unofficial" digital copies floating around out there

you get a high quality version of the theatrical release for each of the OT films, maybe even in higher quality than an official digital copy would be

BUT DONT EVEN CONSIDER DOING THIS! IT'S JUST PLAIN WRONG!

What are you talking about? Who would not like the special editions?

[Starpower67]

Originally Posted by Cowboy

What are you talking about? Who would not like the special editions?

I am not sure what he is talking about with the download, but quite a bit of people didn't like the Special Editions for various reasons.

[goldenrod]

Spoiler alert

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

SPECIAL FEATURES DISCS - BREAKDOWN!

Episode 4
Aboard the Death Star Overview / Carrie Fisher Interview
•Deleted/Extended Scene:
Darth Vader Widens the Search

I guess this is this scene...... again Spoiler Alert
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Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope - Deleted Scene - Darth Vader with Commander Bast - YouTube

[Beast]

I think that is the scene, but the dialogue was changed for the Holiday Special. Hence the "Households In The System" comment.

[dcowboy7]

I want a 3D clip from phantom as an easter egg....cmon.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Beast

I think that is the scene, but the dialogue was changed for the Holiday Special. Hence the "Households In The System" comment.

As well as the awful music....

About the deleted scenes has it been comfirmed that the scenes from the prequel DVD's aren't included? I'll be disappointed if they're absent.

It looks like a lot of scenes are in their animatic form but we do get Anakin killing Shak Ti in the temple, when we had General Greivous killing her on his ship previously.

Plus we get Luke in his facemask in Empire which I remember from years back. Although where I saw it I can't remember, I thought it might have been in the comic/graphic novel?

[Blu Myers]

Samples of all 6 films in 720p. I'm sure it's been posted already but what the heck.

http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/s..._HD_140119.asp

[Jumpman]

Initial answers from hometheaterforum.com's chat about the upcoming release. More will be given later (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/31...ant-to-know/60)

I have some initial answers and will be putting together a full report which will take a few days after I finish digesting some of what I saw and heard. Please note that I won't be providing any additional info until I have a chance to write everythign up. In the meantime here is some info for you to digest:

They used the digital files from the 2004 release as a starting point for the Blu-ray release. They then made a lot of tweaks and fixes:

Light sabers? Check.
"Humdinger Glitch"? Check
Color timing? Check
Other effect cleanup? Check

The audio for all the films was tweaked. It was readily apparent that it was a labor of love for Matthew Wood who worked with Ben Burtt. Episode 4 got the most attention since originally it was a mono mix with no separation. He went back to the original masters to make the new mix. George Lucas and Ben Burtt were heavily involved in the entire process including balancing the score against the effects. There are a few places where Matthew found some snippets of background dialog that was never used on the masters and he put them in. I'll have additional details as part of our expanded coverage.

I had the opportunity to view some deleted scenes and WOW there is some good stuff there, some great deleted scenes and alternate takes. They have not been "restored" and quality varies clip by clip.

The packaging is very nice. The complete series set is a book with thick cardboard pages and great art (I have pics of each page that I will post with my complete write up. If you opt for either of the three film sets its a standard three disc Blu-ray case in a cardboard sleeve.

As to the original cuts? The company line is this is what George Lucas's vision for the films is. While its up to everyone to vote with their wallet, In my opinion if you boycott this release because of that you are going to be missing a otherwise fantastic release.

[Jumpman]

I eagerly await this report.

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

The audio for all the films was tweaked. It was readily apparent that it was a labor of love for Matthew Wood who worked with Ben Burtt. Episode 4 got the most attention since originally it was a mono mix with no separation.

Does this mean we're getting a 5.1 mix created from the original mono mix? Complete with alternate dialog and all?! This would be awesome, especially in addition to a 5.1 mix from the original stereo mix, with the dialog and sound effects we're all used to hearing.

i was hoping for the familiar 5.1 mix (lossless), plus a lossless mono track.

[Jumpman]

That's what it sounds like to me!

[Snicket]

Not sure if this has been posted but here are the complete special features for every disc.

[Show spoiler]DISC SEVEN - PREQUEL TRILOGY

Episode I

* Archives Fly-Through

* Naboo:
o Interviews: Naboo Overview / Liam Neeson Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Trash-Talking Droids / The Battle Is Over / Anakin’s Return
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Tatooine:
o Interviews: Tatooine Overview / Rick McCallum Interview (Podracers) / Rick McCallum Interview(Filming in Tunisia)
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Battle on the Boarding Ramp / Extended Podrace Wager
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Coruscant:
o Interviews: Coruscant Overview / George Lucas on Preparing to Write Episode I – 1994
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Bail Organa of Alderaan
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery


Episode II

* Coruscant:
o Interviews: Coruscant Overview / Ewan McGregor Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Extended Speeder Chase / The Lost Twenty
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Naboo:
o Naboo Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Anakin’s Nightmares / Anakin and Ruwee
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Tatooine:
o Tatooine Overview
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Geonosis:
o Interviews: Geonosis Overview / Hayden Christensen Interview / Blue Screen Acting
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Raid on the Droid Control Ship and Extended Arena Fight
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery


Episode III

* Coruscant:
o Interviews: Coruscant Overview / Samuel L. Jackson Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Elevator Antics / Escape Through the Hangar / Changes to the Constitution
o Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Utapau:
o Utapau Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Utapau Chase Animatics
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Mustafar:
o Interviews: Mustafar Overview / Natalie Portman Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Mustafar Duel Animatics / Mustafar Duel/Lava River Animatics
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Kashyyyk and Order 66:
o Kashyyyk and Order 66 Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Kashyyyk Attack and Order 66 Animatic / Anakin Kills Shaak Ti / Jedi Imposters at the Temple / Senate Duel Animatic / Yoda Communes with Qui-Gon
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery


DISC EIGHT - ORIGINAL TRILOGY

Episode IV

* Archive Fly-Through

* Tatooine:
o Interviews: Tatooine Overview / Mark Hamil Interview / Anthony Daniels Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Tosche Station / Old Woman on Tatooine / Aunt Beru’s Blue Milk /
The Search for R2-D2 / Cantina Rough Cut / Stormtrooper Search
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Aboard the Death Star:
o Interviews: Aboard the Death Star Overview / Carrie Fisher Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Darth Vader Widens the Search
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* The Battle of Yavin:
o The Battle of Yavin Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Alternate Biggs and Luke Reunion
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery


Episode V

* Hoth:
o Interviews: Hoth Overview / George Lucas on Editing The Empire Strikes Back – 1979 / Irvin Kershner Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Han and Leia: Extended Echo Base Argument / Luke’s Recovery / Luke and Leia: Medical Center / Deleted Wampa Scenes / The Fate of General Veers
o The Collection:
360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Dagobah:
o Interviews: Dagobah Overview / George Lucas on the Force - 2010
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Yoda’s Test
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Pursued by the Imperial Fleet:
Pursued by the Imperial Fleet Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Hiding in the Asteroid / Alternate Han and Leia Kiss
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Cloud City:
o Cloud City Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Lobot’s Capture / Leia Tends to Luke
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery


Episode VI

* Tatooine:
o Tatooine Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Vader’s Arrival and Reaching Out to Luke / Tatooine Sandstorm
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Endor:
o Interviews: Endor Overview / Harrison Ford Interview
o Deleted/Extended Scene: Rebel Raid on the Bunker
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery

* Death Star Space Battle:
o Death Star Space Battle Overview
o Deleted/Extended Scenes: Jerjerrod’s Conflict / Battle of Endor: The Lost Rebels
o The Collection: 360° Turnarounds / Video Commentaries
o Concept Art Gallery



DISC NINE - DOCUMENTARIES

* The Making of Star Wars: (SD 49 minutes)
* The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX: (SD 48 minutes)
* Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi: (SD 48 minutes)
* Anatomy of a Dewback: (SD 26 minutes)
* Star Warriors: (SD 84 minutes)
* Star Wars Tech: (HD 46 minutes)
* A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (HD 25 minutes)

[Jumpman]

It's been posted.

[Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

As to the original cuts? The company line is this is what George Lucas's vision for the films is. While its up to everyone to vote with their wallet, In my opinion if you boycott this release because of that you are going to be missing a otherwise fantastic release.[/I]

So if say someone does not like the "current" release and they boycott it they will be missing out on what exactly? A fantastic release that they don't like? Makes perfect sense to me....

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by Cowboy

What are you talking about? Who would not like the special editions?

Originally Posted by Cowboy

So if say someone does not like the "current" release and they boycott it they will be missing out on what exactly? A fantastic release that they don't like? Makes perfect sense to me....

This makes even less sense...

So you prefer the unaltered versions over the SE, you still get the Prequels and 3 discs of bonus content...

Besides, who knows what changes were made for this release, this will be a new version that has not been seen before, despite my preference for the UOT, I'll be buying the set for that reason alone.

[Jumpman]

He's just saying, from what he saw, it's a fantastic package...even if it's the Special Editions.

But, can we not get into that? What he posted sounds very, very promising...like Lucas and ILM have been working on this set for a LONG while.

[Beast]

That's some sexy sexy news! Thanks for posting the info and the link Jumpman!! Have some Bat Cookies and Bat Milk.

[Jumpman]

Beast,

Not a problem. Even with this little bit of info, this sounds like this project has been worked on for more than a year.

It sounds, not including the theatrical cuts, like a lot of work went into this.

Obviously, not everyone will be satisfied but I think this set is going to be aces.

[Blu-man08]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

"Humdinger Glitch"

What 'dat? I'm sure I know the glitch under another name or description. Anyone know?