Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[gregmasciola]

Originally Posted by Beast

I don't buy that. Considering Luke Skywalker's whiny as hell... especially in ANH.

And doesn't even have the backstory to support it. He just was an ungrateful brat. Owen should have smacked him around.

I don't really agree with that. Luke was "whiny" because he'd been trapped there (for his entire life).
I could buy Anakin's whining more if it had anything to do with him being a slave for years, but he sounds more like someone who's worked someplace for a year or two and just complains that they should be the store manager by that time.

[topraman517]

Originally Posted by Beast

Face it... the few people legitimately going to boycott this won't do anything to sales. It's a drop in the bucket.

Especially since the vocal individuals who are saying such things are only a very small portion of the fanbase.

And then you have the people who don't know or care one way or another who willl just buy them at retail.

Also you do realize that Netflix doesn't just magically get the discs right? They have to buy multiple copies as well.

There's no legitimate amount of pressure that will speed up a release that he doesn't want to do. That's just a fact.

After all, there has been petitions and complaints since '97. And the market is there for every version of the films. It just doesn't matter.

Please excuse any grammar/spelling errors, as I'm in a bit of a rush. After that, I'm outta this debate, at least until the discs are released.

Okay, so it's a vocal minority. But: unless there's a big marketing campaign (TV/magazine ads, etc.) for the Blu-Rays, the people who want to see Star Wars on Blu-Ray are also a minority. The Blu-Ray format itself has yet to catch on with mainstream America. And seeing as most people just see SW as fun popcorn movies, I don't think the average movie viewer is going to rush out to replace their perfectly serviceable DVD copies. That means that the vocal minority of Special Edition haters could actually be a large portion of the minority that is interested in Star Wars on Blu-Ray.

These are expensive sets we're talking about, not some bargain-bin discs that people are just going casually pick up on a whim. Furthermore, these are old movies, so the type of people who just buy the latest stuff simply because they have the money to do so aren't likely to buy the SW BRs.

Netflix buys multiple copies, but it's not 1:1. That is, it's not "one copy for every person who is currently requesting this movie;" it's more like an algorithm for buying the least number of copies, while minimizing the time that people have to wait to get their disc. If a movie is currently in unusually high demand, such as a brand new film, Netflix won't bother to buy enough copies to satisfy everyone, since they know that the demand will normalize, and they don't want to be left with a bunch of extra copies. For example, there is currently a "Long Wait" for the original Planet of the Apes, due to the success of the prequel, but I really doubt that Netflix is going to alleviate the wait by buying more copies. They know that interest in the film will return to normal in a month or two.

"There's no legitimate amount of pressure that will speed up a release that he doesn't want to do. That's just a fact"

Only Lucas knows whether the above statement is true. Unless you're Lucas, it's not a fact. In any case, you're probably right that a semi-boycott is pointless, but it's worth a shot. I just wanted people to know that there is another option for viewing Star Wars on Blu-Ray, in HD, without having to actually buy it. Some are under the impression that Netflix doesn't carry Blu-Rays, or, like other subscriptions, that it's a pain to create/cancel a Netflix subscription, but it's easy as pie.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Love, love, love new CG Yoda in Episode I. That alone makes the purchase of the prequels worth it for me. Lucasfilm definitely screwed up with the transfer (this should have been a beautiful filmic transfer with natural film grain), but it's not the like the DVD is a beauty. This'll give a better viewing experience, and if they ever do it over again I'll double dip. But I don't see that happening if Lucas wants this movie to have a digital look.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by amoergosum

LOL...here's a good one >>>





Source:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0#post20910800

Thanks for that. I cropped, sharpened, and added text to it, if anybody wants it:

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[C A Iversen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWqh_...ature=youtu.be

Does anyone else find the last part of this You Tube parody a little weird?

[darmar106]

So if this has been answered I apologize but the Bonus Materials disc from the dvd trilogy won't be included?

[gregmasciola]

Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

To throw my hat into the rating ring:

1.) ROTJ. Never had a problem with the Ewoks, and I don't undestand all the hate really...

I never had a problem with them either. I always disagreed with people saying they were like the Care Bears. I mean, the Ewoks actually fought, they didn't beat the storm troopers by shooting light from their stomachs.

[Miadaskate]

Thanks Beast! I hope we find out more info soon too! Can't wait for next Friday!

[jala12]

Originally Posted by Michael Harper

I wish they'd fixed Maul's horns. You can tell they're stuck on.

Lol, I've only now noticed that and it looks really bad.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by topraman517

Okay, so it's a vocal minority. But: unless there's a big marketing campaign (TV/magazine ads, etc.) for the Blu-Rays, the people who want to see Star Wars on Blu-Ray are also a minority.

You must have missed the huge marketing campaign that has been rolling for months.

The Blu-Ray format itself has yet to catch on with mainstream America.

Seriously? This isn't the days of the Red-Ray FUD. Blu-Ray is mainstream. Has been for a while.

And seeing as most people just see SW as fun popcorn movies, I don't think the average movie viewer is going to rush out to replace their perfectly serviceable DVD copies. That means that the vocal minority of Special Edition haters could actually be a large portion of the minority that is interested in Star Wars on Blu-Ray.

Sales numbers at the moment thru Amazon.Com and other places don't support that.

These are expensive sets we're talking about, not some bargain-bin discs that people are just going casually pick up on a whim. Furthermore, these are old movies, so the type of people who just buy the latest stuff simply because they have the money to do so aren't likely to buy the SW BRs.

$79.99. That's less than $10.00 a disc or $13 and some change per movie.

"There's no legitimate amount of pressure that will speed up a release that he doesn't want to do. That's just a fact"

Only Lucas knows whether the above statement is true. Unless you're Lucas, it's not a fact. In any case, you're probably right that a semi-boycott is pointless, but it's worth a shot. I just wanted people to know that there is another option for viewing Star Wars on Blu-Ray, in HD, without having to actually buy it. Some are under the impression that Netflix doesn't carry Blu-Rays, or, like other subscriptions, that it's a pain to create/cancel a Netflix subscription, but it's easy as pie.

You don't need to be Lucas to recognize that he hasn't felt the pressure to release the original cuts of the OT as anything more than a bonus disc. And hasn't felt the pressure to release the '97 SE's either. Or the Holiday Special. All things people have asked for for years. So if it's not something he wants to do or feels should be done, I wouldn't hold my breath on it happening anytime soon. And trust me, everyone here knows that Netflix carries Blu-Ray.

[MercsOwnz]

Any pictures of the individual sets? Still on the fence because those covers are so nice but on the other hand the complete set has the extra features.

[SixSpeedSamurai]

Originally Posted by Beast

*Fistbumps* Props and a shout out to a fellow Saginaw, MI native.

Word to the 'Nasty LOL

[Beast]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Thanks for that. I cropped, sharpened, and added text to it, if anybody wants it:

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You should put Yoh Yowza and Sy Snootles from RotJ on either side of that... if you're going to use "George Lucas Rocks" as the tagline.

[Lincoln6Echo]

Extended Darth Vader ROTJ scene now released...

Return of the Jedi 2011 New Darth Vader Voice - YouTube

[mredman]

Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

One of my friends in college had never seen Star Wars. We sat her down and watched them over a few weekends. I still loved her reaction when Darth told Luke he was his father. As a fan, it was a great thing to see a first timer who's not a kid watch and react.

So i guess she doesn't know simpsons or the family guy either
Sorry just had to go there

[mr_perfect]

Originally Posted by LetoAtreides82

Can someone who ordered the complete saga on the USA version of Amazon tell me what it says for the expected delivery date? For me it's saying September 27?? I ordered it on January 6 with prime 2 day shipping. Delivery date should be the 16th but it says the 27th for me?

mine says sep 22-24 delivery est, no prime shipping

[mredman]

Originally Posted by Lincoln6Echo

Extended Darth Vader ROTJ scene now released...
Return of the Jedi 2011 New Darth Vader Voice - YouTube

Not even funny imo

[YodasFootPowder]

Originally Posted by mredman

Not even funny imo

I thought it was damn funny. Because that is how ridiculous I find most of Lucas' edits in the movies. 90% of his edits are as dumb as Darth Vadar laughing like Butthead.

[JamesKurtovich]

The Beavis and Butthead dub felt really out of place. Just like the new actual dub.

Reminds me of those other scenes where Lucas stuck random CG characters and they stick out to the point of being distracting. Someone should make a picture of Butthead walking through Mos Eisley.

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by mredman

Not even funny imo

I agree. The newly added dialogue on blu-ray is much funnier.