Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[Gempulse]

Originally Posted by HDPlasma

Those who have the capability to enable any sort of Motion interpolation on their HDTV should make sure it's on the highest setting to maximize the PQ as it was intended.

-_-

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by gempulse

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+1. I actually made that face.

[Dave_6]

Originally Posted by aramis109

+1.

+2

[punisher]

Originally Posted by david_blu

The Zonadvd compares are up for Episodes 1 to and 3 with screen caps.

Interesting colour change on AOTC...

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

compares for 4, 5 an 6 in my sig.

Oh and something that may interest those with a PS3...(scroll down)

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=26319

I like the bigger screen with more picture on the sides that was cropped off b4

[Aquel]

Originally Posted by Jar Jar Stinks

In the early 1950's, color televisions had a 12" screen and cost $1000.

Luckily no one wants the orginal unaltered televisions

Originally Posted by Colonel Kurtz

More whining and name calling for sure.

C3P0: "Will this never end?"

[FC4L]

I kinda figured this would get lost posting it at 4am amoungst what seemed like a lovers quarrel so here it is again. Thanks for any help!

Originally Posted by FC4L

Looking for a bit of screencap help. I've searched this thread, and the internet as a whole but haven't found what I'm seeking. I would kindly request anyone with the capacity and the kindness to assist me with 5 his-res 1080p screen shots. I am making custom Blu-ray covers for the Saga where these images will be used. I am requesting the following,

The Phantom Menace
approx: 1:20:29
Shot of the Queen's ship flying toward Coruscant


Attack of the Clones
approx: 1:06:28
Slave 1 arriving over Geonosis


Revenge of the Sith
approx: 1:32:35
Anakin's starfighter arriving at Mustafar


A New Hope
approx: 0:02:18
Space battle over Tatooine


The Empire Strikes Back
approx: 0:02:26
Probe fly-over Hoth


Big thanks to anyone who can help!

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by Rocklandsboy

"Better storage for discs" is my primary concern and, as such, the UK set wins hands down. The US set looks lovely, to be sure, but I will not store my discs - any discs - against cardboard if I can possibly help it.

Yeah, I do think the manufacturers trust their own hype a little too much. I remember when DVDs first came out, and all the PR claimed they were "virtually indestructible", and of course they proved to be anything but. And now they're trying the same mularkey with BDs.

But, that said ... the only thing I have with packaging similar to the US Star Wars set is the local release of the two "Spartacus" TV series so far, which came in bound book form made of the same type of printed cardboard sleeves. I haven't had the slightest hint of a scuff mark on the discs in those sets from the cardboard; just the occasional fingerprint on the playing surface if I'm clumsy in the handling of them. But you get that with amaray cases, as well.

Plus the UK saga set has the Yoda/Vader images from the separate trilogy sets on discs 1 and 6 :-)

And I'm tempted to buy the trilogy sets, not least because I like those two graphics on the cases better than the "(Never Will Be) Complete(d) Saga" box. It's not the most important thing, but I find the UK disks a bit garish, myself.

[jonmoz]

Originally Posted by kingkong650

Yes, you were right all along, because The Phantom Menace got 4/5 for PQ in the blu-ray.com review just like you predicted and AOTC got 4.5 for PQ just like you predicted... right...

I have now checked out AOTC and ROTS and I would give the former 3/5 for PQ (due to the substancial amount of DNR, though nowhere near as much as TPM) and ROTS a 4/4.5 out of 5 for PQ, dependant on whether you don't mind that 'digital' look, because that transfer really is very impressive for having been shot on a digital camera. (that said, there are still moments when it looks a little soft and I still think it could have looked even better if it'd been shot on film IMHO)

For somebody that's more tolerant of DNR than I am, I pretty much agree with Casey's assessment of the PQ on the Prequel Trilogy.

I personally thing he's been a little to generous giving the original trilogy all 4.5/5 for PQ as he has but its probably understandable that he's more bowled over by the PQ if he's only see the dvd or sky hd broadcast. The german hdtv stream I've had for over two years is very similar in PQ so I was expecting a little more from the blu-rays, hence the 4/5 that I gave them. I also strongly believe the transfers would look much better if they had been rescanned with modern equipment like with the FOTR EE blu-ray transfer, rather than using the old 2004 Lowry masters that the dvds are based off.

No mention in his review of the blue tint added to the OT for the DVDs and Blu-ray as well and he suggests that the lightsabers don't change colour when they clearly do in certain scenes. Luke's green/white/blue lightsaber when he's training on the Millenium Falcon is one scene that immediately comes to mind, as is Vader's orange lightsaber during the lightsaber fight in the Carbon Freeze chamber in Empire Strikes Back, when luke has rolled down the stairs and Vader jumps down after him. If these issues don't bother him (or perhaps he didn't notice them), I can understand why Casey would rate the OT 4.5/5 for PQ.

I guess we should have just let you review them,although on second thoughts in the words of Vader nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo we shouldn't.

[NYorker]

Originally Posted by Colonel Kurtz

More whining and name calling for sure.

And that's just from Anakin Skywalker

[HDPlasma]

Originally Posted by Merlinpants

This sites review is up.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-.../14903/#Review

All I will say is thanks for all of the abuse. You know who you are.

To the rest. Enjoy.

Totally agreement on PQ for OT.
Tpm 1 mark less
AOTC 1 mark less
Rots 'reference quality'

All audio - 5 - sound familiar?

And remember, these are the review scores I think it will get. Remember

Lmao

Did someone jump the gun?

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From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment:
Anyone who receives a 'review copy' has been asked not to make their review public until the release date Friday 9/16.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Shallow_

Ok, so the one difference I can find on the 2 sets is one piece of Art. All the art on the disc-pages in the US boxsets are found in the booklet on the EU set, but the US booklet has an additional image which I liked alot.



I am basing this on the unboxing video of the UK set, and CRS's pics.

This image is actual split in half and used as the art on the chapter listing inside the individual trilogy's.

Lukes half is in the OT set and Anakins half in the PT set.

[gallandro]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

All I know is that someone is buying . Even with Thor releasing today, SW The Complete Saga is still on top of the Amazon Sales Rankings (which reflect current sales).

And there was much consternation, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth as the enemies of Lord Lucas saw the influence of their armies wither away. Yea verily, on that morning of September 16th, in the year of our Lord, 2011; He will smite the wicked. He will smite those who curse Him and cast aspersions against His name, for His blu-ray sales figures will be great.

McCallum 23:10

[emb531]

Originally Posted by FC4L

I kinda figured this would get lost posting it at 4am amoungst what seemed like a lovers quarrel so here it is again. Thanks for any help!

Give me a couple hours and I'll grab them for you.

[nerdboyrockstar]

I picked up my set today! Watching it tonight.

[robertc88]

It doesn't matter to me what opinions were/are cause my gameplan for these movies on BD as well as most any catalog title I like was to buy and not get shut out on release day, rent it to judge myself, and decide later whether to keep the set or not.

I'd be surprised if anyone lets reviews take precedent over their own judgment. I know some cannot rent them BUT that should be few and far between (BBV and Netlix will have them) and that is the safest way if you are on the fence whatsoever.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Shallow_

Ok, so the one difference I can find on the 2 sets is one piece of Art. All the art on the disc-pages in the US boxsets are found in the booklet on the EU set, but the US booklet has an additional image which I liked alot.



I am basing this on the unboxing video of the UK set, and CRS's pics.

As per my previous post here is a picture of the OT set.

[Show spoiler]

[timbersbimbers]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I like cover art as much as the next guy, but the US set looks more classy .

Why do you think the US packaging is better?

Was going to get the UK version because it has disc cases...Like with the Alien blu ray set. But now I wonder with so many saying they prefer the US packaging.

[Beast]

I'm sure it's mostly aesthetic reasons. And not having to import.

I hate plastic trays like on the UK Star Wars set. And I'm more than happy with the US Alien Anthology.

[Shallow_]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

As per my previous post here is a picture of the OT set.

[Show spoiler]

I meant that artwork does not seem to be found in the EU Saga box set

[kurtlingle]

I'm seriously thinking about canceling my Amazon.com order and just picking this up at Target at 8am on Friday on the way to work.

Originally, I thought that saving the tax ($4.80) would be worth it and I could wait an extra few days.

But now that I've waited for these in HD since 2006, I'm thinking it's worth the 4.80 to just have them in hand on Friday. Also then I can watch them all weekend with my kids.