New STAR WARS box set (on DVD only) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Deadset · 09-02-2008, 02:58 PM

Let's see, some of the first US DVD releases were in 1997....

Star wars altered original trilogy was released DVD in 2004....

The unaltered original trilogy was released on DVD in 2006....

Lucas waited approximately 7 years after the format was introduced, if history repeats itself, we have some time to wait yet...

blu-dave · 09-02-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorch

Why'd you post this in the Blu-Ray forum if it's a release on DVD?

Check out the thread title. "off topic disscusion"

dpomp · 09-02-2008, 03:54 PM

the covers look pretty cool but and i never got the prequel trilogy i bought individual movies. but i'm still gonna wait for the bluray release. sorry george try again.

Blu-Jawa · 09-03-2008, 06:57 AM

My guess is george was an "HD-DVD" Fan!

so he is making everyone wait 4 it.

arush5268d · 09-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Ugh...GL....the Bill Gates of the film industry.

Bluoholic · 09-03-2008, 01:22 PM

Site is blocked so I can't read it, but from responses I can assume it's about a boxset for ep. 1-3? There is no such boxset out there yet, those movies were released individually so I don't know where all the whining is coming from. Boxset was due.

Milking the franchise? hehehe I believe Lucas has enough money, he doesn't need to "milk the franchise"

tron3 · 09-03-2008, 01:33 PM

Sometimes I wonder if George Lucas is just waiting for the original fan base to die off like they are all unworthy schmucks, or something. Here is a man who would probably buy Disney just to use the vault.

Uxi · 09-03-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Lucas waited approximately 7 years after the format was introduced, if history repeats itself, we have some time to wait yet...

That was because he (said that he) wanted to devote time to do it himself, but was busy doing the prequel movies at the time. No such excuse this time since his involvement with the 3D and TV projects isn't as direct.

I'm a bit mystified at the milking comments... are they supposed to just keep releasing the same packaging? That's marketing 101... I don't think it's intended that anyone rebuy this new set if they already have it on DVD. Despite umpteen releases on VHS, they would still sell out, woudln't they, which necessitated a new release?

I don't buy DVD anymore, of course, so wouldn't touch these with a 10 foot pole. I do very much hope to get all 6 movies on Blu-ray, though. The DVDs have Dolby EX, so I imagine, we'll see TrueHD... hopefully at least 6.1 to match the Dolby EX but I would love 7.1 LPCM!

Deadset · 09-03-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

That was because he (said that he) wanted to devote time to do it himself, but was busy doing the prequel movies at the time. No such excuse this time since his involvement with the 3D and TV projects isn't as direct.

I hope you're correct, only time will tell if he makes an excuse.

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I'm a bit mystified at the milking comments... are they supposed to just keep releasing the same packaging? That's marketing 101... I don't think it's intended that anyone rebuy this new set if they already have it on DVD. Despite umpteen releases on VHS, they would still sell out, woudln't they, which necessitated a new release?

I don't buy DVD anymore, of course, so wouldn't touch these with a 10 foot pole. I do very much hope to get all 6 movies on Blu-ray, though. The DVDs have Dolby EX, so I imagine, we'll see TrueHD... hopefully at least 6.1 to match the Dolby EX but I would love 7.1 LPCM!

Make that carrot sweeter!

I've only got 1 set of the VHS's and 1 set of the DVD's. Still have both of them, we can all agree they will eventually come to blu, just when that will happen...

If he does not include the original versions (unaltered) on blu - remastered with at least 5.1 sound......that will prompt me to not buy them and just play my DVD copies. If you recall, the versions in the best buy tin where 2.0, non-anamorphic, not really cleaned up at all...

sfmarine · 09-03-2008, 09:20 PM

George has no logic whatsoever.....I have no need for this...I will only buy Star Wars if it's on Blu..Hopefully, for our benefit...the new dvd sets don't move too fast. Then Lucas will get it through his thick head that we want it on the new format. Completely ridiculous to release SW on DVD AGAIN!

Uxi · 09-03-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

I've only got 1 set of the VHS's and 1 set of the DVD's. Still have both of them, we can all agree they will eventually come to blu, just when that will happen...

Likewise, well I got the last THX box but didn't bother with the special editions on VHS. Don't have a clue where my VHS are, of course.... probably in a box in the garage. I did buy a set of bootleg DVD rips of the special editions somewhere around 2000-2001 IIRC.

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

If he does not include the original versions (unaltered) on blu - remastered with at least 5.1 sound......that will prompt me to not buy them and just play my DVD copies. If you recall, the versions in the best buy tin where 2.0, non-anamorphic, not really cleaned up at all...

Right. Given LFL's repeated statements on the matter, I really wouldn't expect the original unaltered versions in any other form than that. If anything, that's evidence to the contrary of milking, since he could be releasing umpteen versions: 1977 original release version.... 1980, Ep IV version, etc etc and they stand on a relatively consistent platform ever since the THX releases that it was the last time those would be released in their original form.

jd213 · 09-04-2008, 05:09 AM

I wonder when George is gonna release the re-done Episode I with the CG Yoda. Not that I particularly want to see Episode I again, but he's been sitting on it for years.

Geologist · 01-31-2011, 05:53 PM

Had to bump this three year old "speculatin" thread. Interesting to read. On a side note, I may have to break down and buy 1-3 to show some family before the Blu hits later this year.

bboisvert · 03-24-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Geologist

On a side note, I may have to break down and buy 1-3 to show some family before the Blu hits later this year.

Renting isn't an option?

linkgx1 · 03-24-2011, 12:34 AM

Would it be a good time to mention I haven't seen any of the Star Wars outside of anything after the '90s?

Jezza · 03-24-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by linkgx1

Would it be a good time to mention I haven't seen any of the Star Wars outside of anything after the '90s?

Well it wouldn't be a bad time either, so I suppose it's alright.

Geologist · 04-01-2011, 06:59 PM

Rent? Not sure of online rentals are an option (need to check Apple), otherwise it is finding them for rent and at a price that I might as well buy them by the time you figure in the rental fees for multiple days, gas, and time.

phatrat1982 · 08-03-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by quexos

To think that people still buy DVD's in this day and age is beyond me. Even worse I bet some people will get this DVD edition even though they already have the previous DVD edition of Starwars.
Hmm do you think if Lucas released a new edition of the VHS, that there would be people to buy it ?

I would, I own a VHS, LaserDisc, Beta Max, and two different DVD sets. My dream would be to own every version of Star Wars ever released. I am still pissed Revenge of the Sith never got a VHS release, it stands as the only Star Wars film to not get one but then again Phantom Menace is the only one to get a Laser Disc release so it is a fair trade off.

Not to sound rude but damn you must be ignorant. I mean to say that this year I would say maybe you got a point but to say that TWO YEARS into Blu Ray you have got to be seriously out of touch.

Wibbler · 08-03-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by phatrat1982

but then again Phantom Menace is the only one to get a Laser Disc release so it is a fair trade off.

I must be imagining my two different Original Trilogy Star Wars sets then...!

phatrat1982 · 08-03-2011, 03:41 PM

I was clearly talking about the PT you idiot.

09-03-2008, 09:20 PM	#30
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	George has no logic whatsoever.....I have no need for this...I will only buy Star Wars if it's on Blu..Hopefully, for our benefit...the new dvd sets don't move too fast. Then Lucas will get it through his thick head that we want it on the new format. Completely ridiculous to release SW on DVD AGAIN! Last edited by sfmarine; 03-24-2011 at 01:22 AM.

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09-02-2008, 02:58 PM	#21
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Let's see, some of the first US DVD releases were in 1997.... Star wars altered original trilogy was released DVD in 2004.... The unaltered original trilogy was released on DVD in 2006.... Lucas waited approximately 7 years after the format was introduced, if history repeats itself, we have some time to wait yet...

09-02-2008, 03:54 PM	#23
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	the covers look pretty cool but and i never got the prequel trilogy i bought individual movies. but i'm still gonna wait for the bluray release. sorry george try again.

09-03-2008, 06:57 AM	#24
Blu-Jawa Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1582 DVD collection:519 Blu-ray reviews:2	My guess is george was an "HD-DVD" Fan! so he is making everyone wait 4 it.

09-03-2008, 07:06 AM	#25
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Ugh...GL....the Bill Gates of the film industry.

09-03-2008, 01:22 PM	#26
Bluoholic Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:482 Trading Score:1	Site is blocked so I can't read it, but from responses I can assume it's about a boxset for ep. 1-3? There is no such boxset out there yet, those movies were released individually so I don't know where all the whining is coming from. Boxset was due. Milking the franchise? hehehe I believe Lucas has enough money, he doesn't need to "milk the franchise"

09-03-2008, 01:33 PM	#27
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Sometimes I wonder if George Lucas is just waiting for the original fan base to die off like they are all unworthy schmucks, or something. Here is a man who would probably buy Disney just to use the vault.

09-04-2008, 05:09 AM	#32
jd213 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:less than 10 minutes from Akihabara	I wonder when George is gonna release the re-done Episode I with the CG Yoda. Not that I particularly want to see Episode I again, but he's been sitting on it for years.

01-31-2011, 05:53 PM	#33
Geologist Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:87	Had to bump this three year old "speculatin" thread. Interesting to read. On a side note, I may have to break down and buy 1-3 to show some family before the Blu hits later this year.

03-24-2011, 12:34 AM	#35
linkgx1 Banned Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Saint Louis, MO	Would it be a good time to mention I haven't seen any of the Star Wars outside of anything after the '90s?

04-01-2011, 06:59 PM	#37
Geologist Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:87	Rent? Not sure of online rentals are an option (need to check Apple), otherwise it is finding them for rent and at a price that I might as well buy them by the time you figure in the rental fees for multiple days, gas, and time.

08-03-2011, 03:41 PM	#40
phatrat1982 Banned Member since:Jul 2009 Location:I move around too much to keep this accurate Blu-ray reviews:1	I was clearly talking about the PT you idiot.

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