Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

NEVER SEEN DELETED SCENE from Empire!
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/0...ne/#more-46777

I saw that clip on MSN a few minutes ago, and it was great. The site said fans were boycotting the release because of it, but I wouldn't. Its not as much of a lighthearted scene as the original "kiss a Wookiee" version, but it still shows their chemistry, and it gives new meaning to their "repair scene" in the Falcon later.

[Chordata]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

NEVER SEEN DELETED SCENE from Empire!
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/0...ne/#more-46777

Awesome to see more deleted scenes, but I'm glad George (or whoever) deleted it!

[BladeRunner2007]

Originally Posted by mredman

Very nice to hear

Which region set have you seen?

The german one, region B.

[Fenny]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

NEVER SEEN DELETED SCENE from Empire!
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/0...ne/#more-46777

Makes me wonder what other scenes were deleted from the OT. I'm getting excited about this release the thought of the special features alone are getting me pumped.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by vargo

It is just something that Lowry did or does.

Any kind of degrain process needs two things:
1) Figure out which pixels are grain/noise
2) Figure out what colour they should be if the grain/noise wasn't there

And they do that with various algorithms that work within the frame (spatially) and also by looking forward and backwards to different frames (temporally).

Temporal de-grain especially is a very risky thing to do. If you overdo it or your algorithms suck then you can end up with smeary artifacts.

I don't know if that is specifically the problem with Lowry's process but certainly many people have noticed weird floaty grain patterns in some of his restorations. I notice it in ANH - there are panning camera shots where the grain pattern is fixed in space for whole seconds at a time.

It doesnt help when you are doing all this process at the same resolution as the final presentation. If you scan at 1080p then each pixel is 18 microns wide, but what if your pieces of dust/grain are only half that? You have to remove the whole pixel, it is a very ham-fisted approach. That's why most high-profile restorations are done at 4k or 8k.

Thanks.....okay, I can see the potential issues. However, A New Hope still looks pretty darn good in my opinion. I compared some of the shots to Alien (similar age and film...of course, underwent a 4K scan) and ANH can hold it's own in terms of detail. I still give Alien a slight edge, but should be very close in motion from normal sitting differences.

[bkbluray]

Originally Posted by SwissHD

Interesting:
The German Version of The new Vader "No" is much more subtle. Especially the first "No". It is acted way better and it fits better in the overall audio mix.

I was very surprised.

I would have to agree! Definitely more subtle which works better.

[Jar Jar Stinks]

I never noticed how bored Ben is in this scene: http://screenshotcomparison.com/comp...8844/picture:5

[a.tait85]

Can anyone confirm if the UK set will contain the extended edition of TPM?? The extended pod race on the DVD was superb!

[Merlinpants]

Originally Posted by a.tait85

Can anyone confirm if the UK set will contain the extended edition of TPM?? The extended pod race on the DVD was superb!

Yes, those with the discs has confirmed extended pod race and air taxi included.

[MEB]

Mark

[bkbluray]

Originally Posted by nathan_393

Who on here has the order they watch it in as IV - I - V - II - VI - III? I've seen it in somebody's signature and I've always been curious.

That dude should come back and chime in.

Sounds like a good order, except I would change around III and VI (watch VI last)

[a.tait85]

Originally Posted by Merlinpants

Yes, those with the discs has confirmed extended pod race and air taxi included.

I don't suppose u can tell me what page it was can u!? Far too many pages to go through!! Thanks.

[Jutty]

Think,ill be watching it 2 ways..I,II,III,IV,V,VI...or IV,V,VI then I,II,III...
dunno yet... is it next week yet

[earmullet]

Originally Posted by MEB

Mark

I'm on stage 5. Damnit.

[Mavrick]

Video unboxing just posted in the UK thread. https://forum.blu-ray.com/united-kin...ml#post5178746

[Merlinpants]

Originally Posted by a.tait85

I don't suppose u can tell me what page it was can u!? Far too many pages to go through!! Thanks.

Not even on this forum, but confirmed multiple times.

The running times matches the DVD also which had the scenes in if that helps.

[dcowboy7]

Since we are doing that again:

4,5,1,2,3,6.

[HandyDandy]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Video unboxing just posted in the UK thread. https://forum.blu-ray.com/united-kin...ml#post5178746

All i have to say about that is:

AND MORE

[sam305]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Video unboxing just posted in the UK thread. https://forum.blu-ray.com/united-kin...ml#post5178746

After watching the video it makes me wonder if the inside booklet art will be available as posters every where because I only have one so far

[chip75]

Originally Posted by a.tait85

I don't suppose u can tell me what page it was can u!? Far too many pages to go through!! Thanks.

Check out the first page or the spoiler below. Now with added timings from the BBFC website!

[Show spoiler]BONUS DISC ONE

EPISODE I

NABOO

Interviews
-Naboo Overview 04:37:22
-Liam Neeson Interview 02:12:10

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Trash-Talking Droids 00:25:05
-The Battle Is Over 00:18:10
-Anakin's Return 00:15:23

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

TATOOINE

Interviews
-Tatooine Overview 03:30:06
-Rick Mccallum Interview (Podracers) 00:59:02
-Rick Mccallum Interview (Filming In Tunisia) 02:23:07

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Battle On The Boarding Ramp 00:17:15
-Extended Podrace Wager 01:21:19

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

CORUSCANT

Interviews
-Coruscant Overview 04:20:19
-George Lucas On Preparing To Write Episode I – 1994 02:55:11

Deleted/Extended Scene
-Bail Organa Of Alderaan 00:17:02

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

EPISODE II

CORUSCANT

Interviews
-Coruscant Overview 03:43:21
-Ewan Mcgregor Interview 01:06:21

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Extended Speeder Chase 00:57:15
-The Lost Twenty 00:53:09

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

NABOO

Overview
-Naboo Overview 02:58:11

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Anakin's Nightmare 00:55:00
-Anakin And Ruwee 00:41:24

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

TATOOINE

Overview
-Tatooine Overview 03:42:14

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

GEONOSIS

Interviews
-Geonosis Overview 03:23:21
-Hayden Christensen Interview 01:22:14
-Blue Screen Acting 03:26:10

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Raid On The Droid Ship
And Extended Arena Fight 03:42:17

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

EPISODE III

CORUSCANT

Interviews
-Coruscant Interviews 05:03:12
-Samuel L. Jackson Interview 02:25:11

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Elevator Antics 01:25:21
-Escape Through The Hangar 02:22:23
-Changes Of The Constitution 01:49:12

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

UTAPAU

Overview
-Utapau Overview 04:37:19

Deleted/Extended Scene
-Utapau Chase Animatics 08:03:10

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

MUSTAFAR

Interviews
-Mustafar Overview 04:37:19
-Natalie Portman Interview 02:03:11

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Mastafar Duel Animatics 03:19:04
-Mustafar/Lava River Animatics 03:31:08

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

KASHYYYK AND ORDER 66

Overview
-Kashyyyk And Order 66 Overview 05:26:11

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Kashyyk Attack And Order 66 Animatic 06:20:14
-Anakin Kills Shaak Ti 00:26:08
-Jedi Imposters At The Temple 00:36:00
-Senate Duel Animatic 05:10:17
-Yoda Communes With Qui-Gon 00:48:10

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

Bonus Disc Two

EPISODE IV

TATOOINE

Interviews
-Tatooine Interviews 03:37:07
-Mark Hamill Interview 02:07:06
-Anthony Daniels Interview 01:15:09

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Tosche Station 04:58:24
-Old Women On Tatooine 00:13:11
-Auny Beru's Blue Milk 00:20:10
-The Search For R2-D2 00:31:13
-Cantina Rough Cut 06:50:07
-Stormtrooper Search 00:42:12

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

ABOARD THE DEATH STAR

Interviews
-Onboard The Death Star Overview 05:30:05
-Carrie Fisher Interview 01:38:15

Deleted/Extended Scene
-Darth Vader Widens The Search 00:24:17

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

THE BATTLE OF YAVIN

Overview
-Battle Of Yavin Overview

Deleted/Extended Scene
-Alternate Biggs And Luke Reunion 00:24:20

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

EPISODE V

HOTH

Interviews
-Hoth Overview 03:19:23
-George Lucas On Editing 03:13:19
-The Empire Strikes Back – 1979
-Irwin Kirschner Interview 02:51:14

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Han And Leia: Extended Echo Base Argument 01:29:05
-Luke's Recovery 01:03:16
-Luke And Leia: Medical Centre 01:59:17
-Deleted Wampa Scenes 02:27:03
-The Fate Of General Veers 00:20:08

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

DAGOBAH

Interviews
-Dagobah Overview 04:15:07
-George Lucas On The Force – 2010 05:04:20

Deleted/Extended Scene
-Yoda's Test 01:08:04

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

PURSUED BY THE IMPERIAL FLEET

Overview
-Pursued By The Imperial Fleet Overview 03:13:23

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Hiding In The Asteroid 00:53:15
-Alternate Han And Leia Kiss 01:45:05

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

CLOUD CITY

Overview
-Cloud City Overview 02:44:17

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Lobot's Capture 01:45:05
-Leia Tends To Luke 00:51:12

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

EPISODE VI

TATOOINE

Overview
-Tatooine Overview 04:02:11

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Vaders' Arrival And Reaching Out To Luke 02:33:19
-Tatooine Sandstorm 01:59:19

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

ENDOR

Interviews
-Endor Overview 04:37:15
-Harrison Ford Overview 01:28:01

Deleted/Extended Scene
-Rebel Raid On The Bunker 02:07:02

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

DEATH STAR II SPACE BATTLE

Overview
-Death Star II Space Battle Overview 03:50:24

Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Jerjerrod's Conflict 00:22:00
-Battle Of Endor: The Lost Rebels 09:06:20

The Collection
-360 Turnarounds
-Video Commentaries

Concept Art Gallery

BONUS DISC THREE

THE MAKING OF STAR WARS (1977, 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, 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, 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 utilised by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billie Dee Williams.

ANATOMY OF A DEWBACK (1997, 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 WARRIORS (2007, 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 organisation 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.

STAR WARS TECH (2007, 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.

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MASTERS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 30 YEARS LATER (2010, 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.

STAR WARS SPOOFS (2011, 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.