Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[chip75]

Originally Posted by frogmort

My $300 blu-ray player does a great job of upconverting 480i to 1080p, so although it sucks that E.II & III were filmed at 1080p, I would think that there is some ultra high quality equipment that could upconvert them at a much better quality than what most of us would think.
I know, it sucks to have to do something like that, I'm just saying, if GL busted out his fat wallet, I'm sure that there's something that could be done.

Yeah he could remake the whole lot just for shits and giggles.... Upconverting is fine but it's a parlour trick just smoke and mirrors. Albeit impressively done smoke and mirrors depending on your set-up.

I loved the Spock picture.

You know he goes to naptime wearing one of these. I couldn't find a blue one.... e73b_star_trek_bathrobes.jpg

[Cook]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

exactly! i'm the exact same



i agree completely that technology is always advancing and technology gets replaced faster than anything else in the world, but just because technology advances from year to year doesn't mean our vision and what we can see does as well.

and actually as the years go by ...it gets worse!

LMAO. I like that bit. With medical technology advancing I will one day have mechanical eyes that can see 1,000,000p! JK lol

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by chip75

You know he goes to naptime wearing one of these. I couldn't find a blue one.... Attachment 31301

You know, I wouldn't mind having one of those!

[chip75]

Originally Posted by frogmort

You know, I wouldn't mind having one of those!

The Jedi Bathrobe $49.99. They're out of stock at the moment. The also sell the Star Wars ones I don't think they're licenced products though at that price.

e73b_star_trek_bathrobes_sick.jpg

[longhornsgirl]

So will these new scenes be added into the movies or will they just be on the seperate disc?

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by Cook

I don't know if yuour referring to outside this thread, but no one in this thread has said that. If they have then they are delusional.

No, he's having a relapse.

Originally Posted by kenkraly2004

The Star Wars Films on blu-ray will look good in 1080p especially Episode 2 ATOC and Episode 3 ROTS and Episode 1 TPM will hopefully have a new digital transfer.

Originally Posted by kenkraly2004

As far as the transfers of the prequel films go to blu-ray I think all 3 of them especially episode 2 Attack Of The Clones and episode 3 Revenge Of The Sith will look good in 1080p HD. Their are some people on this forum that episode's 2 and 3 won't look good in 1080p I disagree with those who say that the last 2 prequel films where shot all-digital and shot with the highest quality HD Cameras. Episode 1 TPM was the only one of the prequel films shot on 35 mm film and I hope it gets a new digital transfer because the original TPM dvd release with it with a lot of DNR in the transfer.

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

You keep repeating yourself. I think we all agree that Star Wars is going to look great in 1080p HD Blu-ray. The people who are saying it won't look good are not talking about 1080p. They've stated several times they're talking about when a higher resolution home media format comes out.

Originally Posted by kenkraly2004

Sorry I miss read it. I did'nt understand what they ment by it forgive me.

Originally Posted by kenkraly2004

I have a 1080p 3D DLP 60-inch screen from mitsubishi and it looks great. And I got it for blu-rays and I wanted a better tv. The star wars films will look good in 1080p I know the older films where shot on older film stock that is for sure and the prequels at least the last episodes 2 and 3 where shot in 1080p. I have heard some people say the films won't look good on blu-ray even in 1080p . I disagree with that the films will look good on blu-ray. We can't judge the blu-ray box set until the final product is released. The Star Wars Saga will be the best blu-ray box set ever and it will look and sound great.

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

No, he's having a relapse.

Talk about deja vu.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by longhornsgirl

So will these new scenes be added into the movies or will they just be on the seperate disc?

No one really knows anything about what will be on the discs.

The only info that I've heard, is that there are 9 blu-ray discs in the complete saga, it will have some never-before-seen "bonus disc" extras, and it comes out on Sept.27th, 2011.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5709

I'm pretty sure that there will be some tweeks to the movies, mostly good "correctional" tweeks I hope, but you never know with GL.

[kenkraly2004]

Dotpattern
Sorry for the repete posts ok.

[JamesKurtovich]

George Lucas once nearly ran over my friend who used to sell magazine subscriptions to rich people door-to-door in California. It was pretty funny talking to him about it.

"He owns a big ranch.."

"You mean Skywalker Ranch?"

"Yeah, whatever. Well, I was on the road and it was like he tried to run me over."

He doesn't know Lucas or watch SW but he adequately described his appearance. I guess he got a good look at him as he jumped out of the way. LOL

[frogmort]

"Greedo shooting first" is almost a household phrase that's synonymous with with making a bad choice, isnt it?

Wouldn't it be kind of cool if GL had Han say "Yeah, I'll bet you have!" and then had Han blast Greedo into spaghetti on the blu-ray?!
Anyone think there's any chance of something like this happening?

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

George Lucas once nearly ran over my friend who used to sell magazine subscriptions to rich people door-to-door in California. It was pretty funny talking to him about it.

"He owns a big ranch.."

"You mean Skywalker Ranch?"

"Yeah, whatever. Well, I was on the road and it was like he tried to run me over."

He doesn't know Lucas or watch SW but he adequately described his appearance. I guess he got a good look at him as he jumped out of the way. LOL

That's pretty hilarious. Also kinda sad. Imagine how Lucas' life would have changed if he had hit the guy! Man.

[tilapiah6]

Originally Posted by Cook

To each is own, but if the technology is there and we get a higher resolution format at the right price I will continue to upgrade. Home Video is what, 40 years old at most? Who knows where home video could prgress. In 20 years 1080p HD could be an antiquated idea. Especially when you factor in the rate at which technology advances year to year. Each year technology doubles in power, and decreases in size by half. 1080p won't be the end of the line for me.

Oh I'll definitely move with the flow as technology progresses, but my point is that at a certain point it becomes redundant to ***** about resolution when it's 1080p to begin with. Furthermore, I strongly think technology will begin progressing in things other than resolution of video.

[BillieCassin]

Here's the thing about him filming II and III in 1080p:

Anyone who reads this site and follows the production of Blu-rays knows that a 2K master of the 35mm print is the bare minimum for a decent transfer these days. Most big/important films are mastered at 4K or even 8K now, then downconverted to 1080p for the Blu.

There is a reason that studios do this, because if it wasn't necessary they'd just master everything at 1080p as it would be far cheaper. It's to capture more of the detail even if it has to eventually be downconverted.

Thing is...the detail *does not exist* on Episodes II and III. They may look OK on Blu-ray, who knows.

The point is, in terms of the future, Lucas really shot himself in the foot by doing this. It's not about the successor to Blu-ray, should there be one - it's about the long-term preservation and viability of the films. These two movies have far less resolution available than films made 50 years before because of this short-sighted decision. They are forever frozen in tech that is already woefully outdated, and it will only get worse over time.

[JamesKurtovich]

It's clear to me what the solution is.

Remake the PT.

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by chip75

Yeah he could remake the whole lot just for shits and giggles.... Upconverting is fine but it's a parlour trick just smoke and mirrors. Albeit impressively done smoke and mirrors depending on your set-up.

I loved the Spock picture.

You know he goes to naptime wearing one of these. I couldn't find a blue one.... Attachment 31301

Originally Posted by chip75

The Jedi Bathrobe $49.99. They're out of stock at the moment. The also sell the Star Wars ones I don't think they're licenced products though at that price.

Attachment 31304

Taun-taun Sleeping Bag for $99.99







http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/bb2e/

[JamesKurtovich]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Taun-taun Sleeping Bag for $99.99

LOL, it has the guts and everything.

That scene used to really gross me out. I hated it.

[OG Pooh]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

LOL, it has the guts and everything.

That scene used to really gross me out. I hated it.

And I thought they smelled bad... On the outside.

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

LOL, it has the guts and everything.

And did you notice that the zipper is a little lightsaber?


How cool is that???

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

LOL, it has the guts and everything.

That scene used to really gross me out. I hated it.

Oh gosh, I didn't notice that until you pointed it out.

That's just disgusting haha.

On a similar note, has anyone seen these? I've preordered several :

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Kotobukiya brings you another fun and original product to your family table! Perfect for your Star Wars parties the silicon tray is both heat and ice resistant! Create your own Ice, Chocolate, Jelly in the shape of Han Solo in Carbonite as seen in the Star Wars movies "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi"! Packaged in a poly vinyl bag with board art!
Product Number: KOT10705
Shipping Weight: 0.70 pounds



They have an R2 version as well. Can be used for ice making or baking.