Spielberg and Lucas?? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

richieb1971 · 02-19-2008, 09:10 PM

Lucas always wants the best of what each format has to offer. Will likely want to re-remaster all the original movies and possibly update effects yet again. I wouldn't be surprised if he edited the movies yet again. Because he demands such a high quality I don't think he is that bothered about launching his titles on yet another format.

Spielberg is a bit easier to please. Most of his movies just get generic treatment of the highest quality and ships them out of the door.

gumpaholic · 02-20-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by drjuicee

I am curious how much of an improvement the original 3 Star Wars movies will have on BluRay. The last three he made should all be burned and the ashes buried at the Earth's core. I'm sure the visuals would look great on BD but they are still god awful movies. George Lucas cared more about special effects than storytelling. The sad thing is that all the computer generated environments and characters made the movies less realistic than the original 3.

I with you all the way! Those were crap and I think he ruined the series with those. As for the original 3, Those will probably look amazing! I also hope they have branching with the special editions AND the original.

Marcusarilius · 02-20-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

Market penetration is still too small.

Thats what she said...

aiman04 · 02-20-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sonicbox

I think "continue" is stretching it a bit, when we only have one Spielberg directed movie (and it's from Sony): Close Encounters... and it was a sales dud.

What about this:

The Twilight Zone: The Movie

Spielberg will release his movies on BD if he gets the chance to do it. "Close Encounters" and "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" are those he can do for now.

We know he can have his movies on any HD format he wants, but ever wonder why still no release of his Universal/Paramount movies? It's because he has respect to the studios, IMO.

With the current development, it will be easier for him.

aiman04 · 02-20-2008, 12:31 AM

As for George Lucas, he already did a poll about Star Wars on hi-def.

http://www.starwars.com/share/webapp...egory=Original

© Lucasfilm 2008. All rights reserved.

sonicbox · 02-20-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

What about this:

The Twilight Zone: The Movie

Spielberg will release his movies on BD if he gets the chance to do it. "Close Encounters" and "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" are those he can do for now.

Twilight Zone was a Warner release, and is also out on HD DVD. (D'oh!) It isn't a full movie directed by Spielberg... he just did one of the four segments. So it's not considered a "Spielberg Movie" exactly.

Whytewash · 02-20-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sonicbox

I think "continue" is stretching it a bit, when we only have one Spielberg directed movie (and it's from Sony): Close Encounters... and it was a sales dud.

true, it wasnt a huge title that flew off the shelves but if I remember correctly, I read on this site that it performed above expectations (whatever that means.) Can someone assist me in helping me find that thread somewhere?

as for me, I love the movie but I have not bought it yet. I am still trying to get over the garbage packaging that will look goofy on my shelf! haha

crobert0247 · 02-20-2008, 02:16 AM

Hey, any chance the Indy trilogy will hit blu ray when Crystal Skull does in the Fall? Or no? Do they even have enough time for it that soon?

plee · 02-20-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hughring

I think Lucas may have to "refinish" the early Star Wars movies for a release on Blu. The effects shots in ANH would look horrific in HD. I believe he was hesitant even for the DVD release because of this reason. What do ya think?

I remember there was talk he would actually redo Yoda on EP. 1 with the digital version in EP 2/3 to make him more consistent. With the films in digital form, I would guess that would include the elements, so he could piece back the elements and make the effects cleaner but that definitely would take some time.

sj001 · 02-20-2008, 02:25 AM

I am betting that Spielberg releases the entire Indy trilogy when Indy IV comes out in the Fall. I don't see him holding back to much on his releases.

George Lucas on the other hand, I think he will wait until there is a certain percentage of households with BD first, almost guaranteed.

bajor27 · 02-20-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by plee

I remember there was talk he would actually redo Yoda on EP. 1 with the digital version in EP 2/3 to make him more consistent. With the films in digital form, I would guess that would include the elements, so he could piece back the elements and make the effects cleaner but that definitely would take some time.

I"m quite certain that all of the digital yoda stuff for episode I has already been completed. I"m almost postive I read a quote from Rick saying that. I was under the imperession they were saving them for the 30th anniversary, but those dvds got scrapped due to poor sales of the 3rd DVD release (the ones with the letterboxed theatricals).

I'm postive that the digital Yoda will show up for the eventual Blu release.

I'm just worried we'll have to wait for the 35th anniversary (2012)

EvolutionCherry · 02-20-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

As for George Lucas, he already did a poll about Star Wars on hi-def.

I don't think he kinda has a choice now but go BD. lol BTW I voted for BD.

davidPS3 · 02-20-2008, 02:43 AM

Talk over at HiDef Digest where a conversation occurred with SS assistant commented on Jurassic Park and Jaws may be coming first.

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02-19-2008, 09:10 PM	#21
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Lucas always wants the best of what each format has to offer. Will likely want to re-remaster all the original movies and possibly update effects yet again. I wouldn't be surprised if he edited the movies yet again. Because he demands such a high quality I don't think he is that bothered about launching his titles on yet another format. Spielberg is a bit easier to please. Most of his movies just get generic treatment of the highest quality and ships them out of the door.

02-20-2008, 12:31 AM	#25
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	As for George Lucas, he already did a poll about Star Wars on hi-def. http://www.starwars.com/share/webapp...egory=Original © Lucasfilm 2008. All rights reserved.

02-20-2008, 02:16 AM	#28
crobert0247 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Hey, any chance the Indy trilogy will hit blu ray when Crystal Skull does in the Fall? Or no? Do they even have enough time for it that soon?

02-20-2008, 02:25 AM	#30
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I am betting that Spielberg releases the entire Indy trilogy when Indy IV comes out in the Fall. I don't see him holding back to much on his releases. George Lucas on the other hand, I think he will wait until there is a certain percentage of households with BD first, almost guaranteed.

02-20-2008, 02:43 AM	#33
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	Talk over at HiDef Digest where a conversation occurred with SS assistant commented on Jurassic Park and Jaws may be coming first.

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