Big Star Wars News At Comic-con

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by Elvis

Please go away with that comment. He has changed his mind 20 times in 20 different interviews. He didnt see it that way backl then, thats just what is has said in a few interviews. He has also saod other than some effects he would not have changed anything. Better go brush up on Lucas's lying history. The guy flys by the seat of his pants on everything he does....oh are we back to this debate again how he should be responsible for what he puts out?

You still didn't answer the question. They are his movies and he can do what he pleases with them. I am sure the people down the street from you did not cry rape when you traded your last car in. So he changes his mind, deal with that. Hearing anyone cry That someone raped my childhood because they added a scene (Jabba The Hutt was original in Star Wars but was cut) or added special effects is sad. When i see a movie from my childhood, I have the memory of seeing that movie for the first time. No matter what Lucas, Speilberg, Cameron, or anyone does to a future release of the film can't take that away.

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

You still didn't answer the question. They are his movies and he can do what he pleases with them. I am sure the people down the street from you did not cry rape when you traded your last car in. So he changes his mind, deal with that. Hearing anyone cry That someone raped my childhood because they added a scene (Jabba The Hutt was original in Star Wars but was cut) or added special effects is sad. When i see a movie from my childhood, I have the memory of seeing that movie for the first time. No matter what Lucas, Speilberg, Cameron, or anyone does to a future release of the film can't take that away.

Oh I have answered the question many many times. Have you not been listening? It's his responsibility to film history and to the fans that pretty much made him. Sure he can do what he wants with them as long as he offers the "final" version that was on the screen in 1977, 1980 and 1983 in every present and future format. Remember they were the finished product or he should not have released them.

End of story..

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by Elvis

Oh I have answered the question many many times. Have you not been listening? It's his responsibility to film history and to the fans that pretty much made him. Sure he can do what he wants with them as long as he offers the "final" version that was on the screen in 1977, 1980 and 1983 in every present and future format. Remember they were the finished product or he should not have released them.

End of story..

Actually the studio made his release Star Wars and restricted his budget because they believed the movie was going to bomb. Besides the special editions were all released in the theater.

His responsibilty? That makes me laugh. That is like going to a concert and expecting to a hear a song exactly like it was on a record, CD, 8-track, tape, etc

[cembros]

Originally Posted by DVDave

Quoted for truth. It's for historical preservation of film as a historical document, not Lucas' arrogant assumption that because it is his that he can change history as he wishes.

historical preservation is not his responsibility, if a private investor wishes to put up the cash to do so and lucas agrees then that is just fine. But if lucas wishes to slice and dice his won privatly held intellectual property that is his right to do so. If consumers do not want to buy new re edited versions then lucas will make a financial loss, the risk is in his hands. Come on guys this is not communist China.

[cembros]

Originally Posted by DVDave

Then Lucas is an idiot. He's just going to piss all over his "art" and piss on his fans. As a filmaker Lucas should know better.

i dont know about that, has his business plan not worked in the past? Were the re releases in theaters and on vhs/dvd (and hopefully soon to be blu ray)not hugely successfull? I think he is doing something right

[cembros]

Originally Posted by DVDave

I don't think even Uwe Boll has garnered the ire of fans more than Lucas has. People still pay to see his films and producers still pay him to make crappy movies. Lucas is alienating his fans with his sanctimonious "Special Editions."

hes not alienating me, and doesnt uwe boll finance his own movies which do not even make a fraction of the profit (if any profit) that lucas makes on star wars

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by DVDave

Then Lucas is an idiot. He's just going to piss all over his "art" and piss on his fans. As a filmaker Lucas should know better.

if that is the case why do you special editions of Terminator 2, Bladder Runner, Dark City, etc with all different cuts of the film? Should you not be upset that you are not getting the actual thetrical cut?

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by DVDave

At least Ridley Scott and James Cameron AND Spielberg have the dignity to preserve ALL versions of their films for the viewer to decide which one they prefer.

Yes and you CAN buy the original trilogy on dvd. I guess Lucas can perserve too.

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Epis...4416867&sr=1-5

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Epis...416867&sr=1-11

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Epis...416867&sr=1-10

[koontz1973]

What ever the news at comic con is, it will be great for SW fans like me. As for this debate on when the films will come to blu is anyone's guess. Lucas will release then sooner rather than later, when he is happy with the transfers. As for the originals verses the new versions, I am positive he will release them both, either together, separately or in one ginormous box set that will cost more then a villa on Courasent.

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by DVDave

You mean the non-anamorphic laserdisc transfers. I already have them on laserdisc.

Yes the blackones on laserdisc, which you can get on DvD if you follow my links.

[JamesKurtovich]

Buy the originals on tape and be happy you're watching something not tainted by an out-of-touch George Lucas.

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by DVDave

I'm not going to re-buy my laserdisc transfers on DVD and give Lucas another penny until he gives the theatrical versions the proper high-def transfers they deserve.

Ok well since you are losing your arguement, he hasn't released any versions on BLU yet. Special Editions, Original Theatrical Versions, Jar Jar does Tatoonine versions, etc.

[cembros]

Originally Posted by DVDave

I'm not going to re-buy my laserdisc transfers on DVD and give Lucas another penny until he gives the theatrical versions the proper high-def transfers they deserve.

look lucasfilm is a business, if they feel that it will be profitable to remaster the original theatrical releases and put them out in whatever format, they will. Their sole goal is to turn a profit.