Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005) - Page 30 - Blu-ray Forum

NeilBo · 07-19-2011, 01:44 PM

Just read this on Techradar.com

"The special features for the forthcoming Star Wars saga Blu-ray box-set will be unveiled in a new iOS application to be launched this week.

The Star Wars Blu-ray: Early Access application will arrive on iPhone and iPad this Wednesday.

It promises to offer the first glimpse at over 40 hours of features set to be bundled-in with the eagerly-anticipated hi-def release.

The application, which will feature never-before-seen concept art, props and models from the LucasFilm archives as well as new cast and crew interviews will be a free download from iTunes on Wednesday.

Sneak preview

Star Wars: The Complete Saga, set for Blu-ray release on September 16th, is undoubtedly the biggest high definition release since Blu-ray ousted HD-DVD in the great HD format war of 07-08.

Both the app and the current iteration of the Blu-ray release will be on show at the annual Comic Con expo in San Diego which kicks-off on Thursday.

We're excited to get our hands on this free app, as judging by the screenshots there looks to be a certain amount of interactive twisting and turning of concept drawings going on."

LordCrumb · 07-20-2011, 03:44 AM

what? we are not going to have to download something in order to watch the special features are we?

Blu-raz · 07-20-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

what? we are not going to have to download something in order to watch the special features are we?

Nah, it's just a marketing thing. An app that'll probably stream the trailer and you'll be able to scroll through a full list of extras and they may include a few pieces of concept artwork.

NeilBo · 07-20-2011, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

what? we are not going to have to download something in order to watch the special features are we?

No, its just a preview - should be on the app store later. Hopefully its not USA only.

LordCrumb · 07-20-2011, 08:45 AM

whew, thanks for the reassurance... I'm not a huge fan of BD-Live and similar things.

in2blu · 07-20-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albatross365

It's a shame the Empire of Dreams documentary from the original trilogy DVD boxset isn't included.

Thats a shame if its true, I sold my dvds so I'm ready to purchase this set. Though I looked on youtube and Empire of Dreams is on it, not the same as having it on disc but at least you can still watch it. If one were so inclined they could download it and put it on a disc, if your into that sort of thing.

insomniac013 · 07-20-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by in2blu

Thats a shame if its true, I sold my dvds so I'm ready to purchase this set. Though I looked on youtube and Empire of Dreams is on it, not the same as having it on disc but at least you can still watch it. If one were so inclined they could download it and put it on a disc, if your into that sort of thing.

We don't know for sure before the Comic Con app comes out... I think. It would be a really bad move! Especially for people who haven't watched it yet or doesn't know about it. It's a fantastic doc!

mredman · 07-20-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

whew, thanks for the reassurance... I'm not a huge fan of BD-Live and similar things.

i HATE BD-Live. Never got the appeal of it. Hope more studios realize it sucks.Give me a "Bonus View" - PiP track ANY day over BD-Live

The Apocalypse · 07-20-2011, 02:27 PM

I've got to stop buying other BDs otherwise I might have to cancel my preorder

mredman · 07-20-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insomniac013

We don't know for sure before the Comic Con app comes out... I think. It would be a really bad move! Especially for people who haven't watched it yet or doesn't know about it. It's a fantastic doc!

I agree the Empire of Dreams documentary is one of the best movie documentaries i have seen. And its 150 min it covers almost anything.

Albatross365 · 07-20-2011, 03:34 PM

I might have to sell my DVDs but not include the bonus disc. I've not got the outer box anymore so no-one will know the disc is missing

IndyMLVC · 07-20-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mredman

I agree the Empire of Dreams documentary is one of the best movie documentaries i have seen. And its 150 min it covers almost anything.

Maybe it's for casual fans then. I thought it was crap.

chip75 · 07-20-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mredman

I agree the Empire of Dreams documentary is one of the best movie documentaries i have seen. And its 150 min it covers almost anything.

It would have been nice to have the uncut version of the documentary with the extras (about ten minutes was trimmed). It also would have been nice for a part two covering the prequels.

Albatross365 · 07-20-2011, 05:06 PM

The featurettes on the prequel dvds are quite good. There's a decent one on Phantom Menace.

chip75 · 07-20-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albatross365

The featurettes on the prequel dvds are quite good. There's a decent one on Phantom Menace.

Yeah the documentaries are great but I think it would be nice to see a new documentary like Empire of Dreams which really encompass the gap between the trilogies, the build-up to The Phantom Menace the worlds reaction, how Lucas was affected and so on.

On the BD front I posted in the US thread the Blu's will have deleted scenes in two parts for the original trilogy comprising of 27m48s and 19m33s and the prequels will have 46m10s of deleted scenes. I hope they're excellent quality and maybe some of the un-finished Ep.III scenes will have their effects finalised.

insomniac013 · 07-20-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Maybe it's for casual fans then. I thought it was crap.

You a "hardcore" fan then? Besides not enough time is used on the sequels, what was bad about it exactly?

The Apocalypse · 07-20-2011, 06:08 PM

I thought I saw a horrifying post on the US thread that TPM puppet Yoda is still in there

I should hope not. I wouldn't mind these kind of visual changes for the PT.

insomniac013 · 07-20-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

I thought I saw a horrifying post on the US thread that TPM puppet Yoda is still in there

I should hope not. I wouldn't mind these kind of visual changes for the PT.

Puppet Yoda in episode 1 always looked... Off, to me. So yeah, changing it would definitely be a change for the better. Might even make me interested in revisiting that movie...

Vashetti · 07-20-2011, 06:13 PM

I wish they'd replace the puppet in the OT too.

Albatross365 · 07-20-2011, 06:51 PM

It looks a bit off compared with the rest but he is older. Maybe the 0s and 1s melted into silicone or whatever they used to make the puppet.

07-20-2011, 06:51 PM	#600
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	It looks a bit off compared with the rest but he is older. Maybe the 0s and 1s melted into silicone or whatever they used to make the puppet. Last edited by Albatross365; 07-20-2011 at 06:55 PM.

07-19-2011, 01:44 PM	#581
NeilBo Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:582 Blu-ray collection:900 Blu-ray reviews:8	Just read this on Techradar.com "The special features for the forthcoming Star Wars saga Blu-ray box-set will be unveiled in a new iOS application to be launched this week. The Star Wars Blu-ray: Early Access application will arrive on iPhone and iPad this Wednesday. It promises to offer the first glimpse at over 40 hours of features set to be bundled-in with the eagerly-anticipated hi-def release. The application, which will feature never-before-seen concept art, props and models from the LucasFilm archives as well as new cast and crew interviews will be a free download from iTunes on Wednesday. Sneak preview Star Wars: The Complete Saga, set for Blu-ray release on September 16th, is undoubtedly the biggest high definition release since Blu-ray ousted HD-DVD in the great HD format war of 07-08. Both the app and the current iteration of the Blu-ray release will be on show at the annual Comic Con expo in San Diego which kicks-off on Thursday. We're excited to get our hands on this free app, as judging by the screenshots there looks to be a certain amount of interactive twisting and turning of concept drawings going on."

07-20-2011, 03:44 AM	#582
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	what? we are not going to have to download something in order to watch the special features are we?

07-20-2011, 08:45 AM	#585
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	whew, thanks for the reassurance... I'm not a huge fan of BD-Live and similar things.

07-20-2011, 02:27 PM	#589
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	I've got to stop buying other BDs otherwise I might have to cancel my preorder

07-20-2011, 03:34 PM	#591
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I might have to sell my DVDs but not include the bonus disc. I've not got the outer box anymore so no-one will know the disc is missing

07-20-2011, 05:06 PM	#594
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	The featurettes on the prequel dvds are quite good. There's a decent one on Phantom Menace.

07-20-2011, 06:08 PM	#597
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	I thought I saw a horrifying post on the US thread that TPM puppet Yoda is still in there I should hope not. I wouldn't mind these kind of visual changes for the PT.

07-20-2011, 06:13 PM	#599
Vashetti Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Wales, United Kingdom 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:10	I wish they'd replace the puppet in the OT too.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals