Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005) - Page 178 - Blu-ray Forum

Geoff D · 02-09-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

Lowry ****ed those transfers up too.
They are not even the best laserdiscs

Since when did Lowry have a hand in the old THX masters?!?

[edit] Dug out my old Jan 1994 copy of Video Watchdog and it says that Paintbox (a Quantel joint) was used to clean up the movies frame by frame and they also employed some form of anti-aliasing. Unless mike is saying that Lowry also had a hand in the clean-up/mastering of those old non-anamorphic transfers onto DVD in 2006? First I've heard of it.

Kwebbotaurus · 02-09-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fnord Prefect

Really? That's surprising, especially as Lucasfilms famously refused to send the National Film Registry a 35mm print of the first movie, instead eventually offering them a print of the 1997 special edition (which was refused as it was outside the NFR's remit)

According to Chris Taylor's 'How Star Wars Conquered the Universe' it does, but after a quick Google search I came across this article: http://mashable.com/2015/12/17/star-wars-original-cut/ which makes it a little unclear as to whether it is 35mm prints or negatives that they actually have as the first quote from Mike Mashon says 35mm prints, then later a 2K scan of the negative is mentioned (although not a direct quote this time).

Brightstar · 02-10-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwebbotaurus

The American Library of Congress has the original 1977 negative in their archive(not sure if they have Empire& Jedi) & they have made a 4K scan of it.

Sorry mate they dont watch this video from 2.15 onwards and you will know

ptb2010 · 02-10-2016, 08:20 AM

What is so stupid about all this is that George Lucas doesn't seem to realise that had someone come to Star Wars without seeing any of the others in the series they would wonder who on earth the three 'ghost' they are looking at are?

Brightstar · 02-12-2016, 03:24 PM

Mark Hamill Original Star Wars BBC Interview 1977

anjogr · 02-12-2016, 08:23 PM

Ah, Lesley Judd...

(I was age eight in 1977...)

Ill_Be_Back · 03-31-2016, 12:07 PM

Hi, I am looking for the slipcover for the original trilogy set. If anyone can help me out. PM me. Thanks

EDIT: Still looking.

CrockettandTubbs · 04-05-2016, 08:56 AM

'Admiral Ackbar' (Erik Bauersfeld) has died

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35965835

Blu MacReady · 04-05-2016, 01:31 PM

Seen in the US thread some pics of today's release, two types of releases to hold the three discs.

Seeing as those who imported from .ca should get theirs tomorrow (2 days was the timeline going by posts) be good to see some pics tomorrow.

Also see the 4K release now has a November date, so I might hold fire and order that in case I ever go fully 4K, as I know in the past Star Wars releases can go oop.

dirkblack · 04-05-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Seen in the US thread some pics of today's release, two types of releases to hold the three discs.

Seeing as those who imported from .ca should get theirs tomorrow (2 days was the timeline going by posts) be good to see some pics tomorrow.

Also see the 4K release now has a November date, so I might hold fire and order that in case I ever go fully 4K, as I know in the past Star Wars releases can go oop.

Mine from .ca is still saying 'Preparing for Shipment'. Hopefully won't be to long now.

Blu MacReady · 04-05-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dirkblack

Mine from .ca is still saying 'Preparing for Shipment'. Hopefully won't be to long now.

Going by all the posts about importing this early, it was a two day arrival wasn't it? Should be tomorrow.

Going for UK release with darkside slip. Can then sell both once slip oop and buy the 4K release in November.

stigdu · 04-05-2016, 01:58 PM

For those who have seen this, is it particularly dark/violent? My daughter's nearly 5 and I was hoping to watch it with her.

I've pre-ordered it (UK version), but I don't know if it's fairly light and fluffy like the original Star Wars, or much darker in tone like the last two.

Thanks.

dirkblack · 04-05-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Going by all the posts about importing this early, it was a two day arrival wasn't it? Should be tomorrow.

Going for UK release with darkside slip. Can then sell both once slip oop and buy the 4K release in November.

Yes, I thought so. Maybe they just haven't updated my account yet.

Ste7en · 04-05-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stigdu

For those who have seen this, is it particularly dark/violent? My daughter's nearly 5 and I was hoping to watch it with her.

I've pre-ordered it (UK version), but I don't know if it's fairly light and fluffy like the original Star Wars, or much darker in tone like the last two.

Thanks.

No way is it as dark as Revenge. Yeah, there is some dark stuff, but it is more of a fun romp.

Indiana Jones · 04-05-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Going by all the posts about importing this early, it was a two day arrival wasn't it? Should be tomorrow.

Going for UK release with darkside slip. Can then sell both once slip oop and buy the 4K release in November.

They sent via a 2 day courier so assuming they dispatch in the next few hours it should be here Thursday.

stigdu · 04-05-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ste7en

No way is it as dark as Revenge. Yeah, there is some dark stuff, but it is more of a fun romp.

Cheers El Duderino. I'm still trying to find that copy of Hellgate!!!

Ste7en · 04-05-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stigdu

Cheers El Duderino. I'm still trying to find that copy of Hellgate!!!

Hey, don't worry. Whenever is fine

Mr Kite · 04-05-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

Hi, I am looking for the slipcover for the original trilogy set. If anyone can help me out. PM me. Thanks

EDIT: Still looking.

I have one?

stigdu · 04-05-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

I have one?

You sound like you're not sure?

dirkblack · 04-05-2016, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Jones

They sent via a 2 day courier so assuming they dispatch in the next few hours it should be here Thursday.

Mine has just been changed 'Shipping Today'. So far so good.

03-31-2016, 12:07 PM	#3547
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Trading Score:35	Hi, I am looking for the slipcover for the original trilogy set. If anyone can help me out. PM me. Thanks EDIT: Still looking. Last edited by Ill_Be_Back; 04-05-2016 at 03:57 PM.

02-10-2016, 08:20 AM	#3544
ptb2010 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Aude south of France Blu-ray reviews:4	What is so stupid about all this is that George Lucas doesn't seem to realise that had someone come to Star Wars without seeing any of the others in the series they would wonder who on earth the three 'ghost' they are looking at are?

02-12-2016, 08:23 PM	#3546
anjogr Junior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland	Ah, Lesley Judd... (I was age eight in 1977...)

04-05-2016, 08:56 AM	#3548
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	'Admiral Ackbar' (Erik Bauersfeld) has died http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35965835

04-05-2016, 01:31 PM	#3549
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Seen in the US thread some pics of today's release, two types of releases to hold the three discs. Seeing as those who imported from .ca should get theirs tomorrow (2 days was the timeline going by posts) be good to see some pics tomorrow. Also see the 4K release now has a November date, so I might hold fire and order that in case I ever go fully 4K, as I know in the past Star Wars releases can go oop.

04-05-2016, 01:58 PM	#3552
stigdu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Surrey, UK 4K collection:799 Blu-ray collection:1322 DVD collection:260 Trading Score:5	For those who have seen this, is it particularly dark/violent? My daughter's nearly 5 and I was hoping to watch it with her. I've pre-ordered it (UK version), but I don't know if it's fairly light and fluffy like the original Star Wars, or much darker in tone like the last two. Thanks.

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