Fox & BDA should offer whatever it takes to Lucas... - Blu-ray Forum

zipbags · 12-20-2007, 08:13 PM

I know Lucas is waiting for market penetration before releasing SW on blu. But, I really think Fox and the BDA should push him hard to at least release one of the movies. Granted, I am sure they already have. But, how big of a coup for blu would it be for a SW release.

stockstar1138 · 12-20-2007, 08:17 PM

this would be the third release in 4 years for star wars. it makes lucas' image look bad, looks like he just wants to keep double dipping or in this case it would be the 12th different version of star wars put out i believe.

lucas has a lot of other star wars projects going on right now, he's going to make more money of these projects than selling 300k blu-ray versions with a couple million dollars in incentive. what fox should do is when his tv show comes out on dvd make an incentive for him to release it on blu-ray. good chance that the movies will not be the first thing star wars we see on blu-ray.

plus, when the movies do come out i guarentee you it will be all 6 at once. he will not release them one by one. and he wants them to be perfect, he won't slop things together, and making quality transfers for the 6 movies takes time.

don't expect the complete saga until at least xmas 2009 on blu-ray.

Slapper · 12-20-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zipbags

I know Lucas is waiting for market penetration before releasing SW on blu. But, I really think Fox and the BDA should push him hard to at least release one of the movies. Granted, I am sure they already have. But, how big of a coup for blu would it be for a SW release.

I suggested this awhile back, but was told there was just no way it could happen. This was before Paramount was "bought" by HD-DVD. If the BDA threw enough money at Lucas, I think he would take it too...

SpaceDog · 12-20-2007, 08:45 PM

Not going to happen.
Lucas will not put out a first SW release on any format until he's guaranteed a million unit seller minimum.
I bet Christmas 2010

Or maybe 1 each of the new trilogy as their 10 year anniversary rolls around.

stockstar1138 · 12-20-2007, 08:46 PM

there is actually one way that we could see SW before xmas 09 and that is if Steven Spielberg would convince him that it would be a good idea. No amount of cash from the BDA or Fox is going to convince Lucas to do this though.

TheTenth · 12-20-2007, 09:58 PM

Lucas being quite friend with Spielberg we can bet he's thinking about it

DetroitSportsFan · 12-20-2007, 10:05 PM

There's going to be a DVD boxset of Episodes 1-6 before Star Wars hits Blu.

We know how Lucas-nomics works.

BluSmoke · 12-20-2007, 10:42 PM

There is absolutely NO FRIKKEN WAY Lucas will put the Star Wars franchise on Blu-ray. Why would you? It's a mess with the multiple profiles and disc problems etc. Once there's a clear winner, the masses are buying, and there's sufficient development on PIP and other cool stuff, then I can see him taking a chance.

BlurayManiac · 12-20-2007, 10:49 PM

come on people lucas should release howard the duck first on blu before star wars...lol

jetydosa · 12-20-2007, 11:01 PM

I dont think it will happen anytime soon, even if BR is declared the 'winner' by WB and the rest of the industry in Q1 2008. Remember how long it to get Star Wars out on DVD?? It took **forever**.

Honestly I began to lose intrest in the movies bc after DVDs were out, I couldnt bear to watch them on shitty VHS. So I didnt watch them for years. Dont get me wrong, Im still a huge fan, but Im not holding my breath for another 5 years.

jkwest · 12-20-2007, 11:11 PM

Smart move would be to drop the Indy trilogy on us...and Willow....hell, I'd even buy Howard the Duck right about now to influence Lucas!!!

tru2blu707 · 12-20-2007, 11:20 PM

just offer him 150mil....

eclectic taste · 12-21-2007, 12:05 AM

I'd rather they offer him nothing. He's been screwing over his loyal fans for years, with reissue after reissue. I have dozens of BD movies to watch, from movie makers and studios that actually want my money. I refuse to beg Lucas, Spielberg, or anyone else to allow me to give them my hard-earned cash. I'll spend my free time and cash enjoying Harry Potter, Blade Runner, Spider Man, Mission Impossible, and all my other Blu Ray (and HD) movies and not worry about Lucas' movies.

sj001 · 12-21-2007, 12:40 AM

I don't think any amount of cash (unless it's a ridiculous amount) will sway him to release on Blu right now. But I'm sure when this format war is over, and the user base is much higher he will release them.

12-20-2007, 08:13 PM	#1
zipbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Fox & BDA should offer whatever it takes to Lucas... I know Lucas is waiting for market penetration before releasing SW on blu. But, I really think Fox and the BDA should push him hard to at least release one of the movies. Granted, I am sure they already have. But, how big of a coup for blu would it be for a SW release.

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12-20-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	this would be the third release in 4 years for star wars. it makes lucas' image look bad, looks like he just wants to keep double dipping or in this case it would be the 12th different version of star wars put out i believe. lucas has a lot of other star wars projects going on right now, he's going to make more money of these projects than selling 300k blu-ray versions with a couple million dollars in incentive. what fox should do is when his tv show comes out on dvd make an incentive for him to release it on blu-ray. good chance that the movies will not be the first thing star wars we see on blu-ray. plus, when the movies do come out i guarentee you it will be all 6 at once. he will not release them one by one. and he wants them to be perfect, he won't slop things together, and making quality transfers for the 6 movies takes time. don't expect the complete saga until at least xmas 2009 on blu-ray.

12-20-2007, 08:45 PM	#4
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	Not going to happen. Lucas will not put out a first SW release on any format until he's guaranteed a million unit seller minimum. I bet Christmas 2010 Or maybe 1 each of the new trilogy as their 10 year anniversary rolls around.

12-20-2007, 08:46 PM	#5
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	there is actually one way that we could see SW before xmas 09 and that is if Steven Spielberg would convince him that it would be a good idea. No amount of cash from the BDA or Fox is going to convince Lucas to do this though.

12-20-2007, 09:58 PM	#6
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	Lucas being quite friend with Spielberg we can bet he's thinking about it

12-20-2007, 10:05 PM	#7
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	There's going to be a DVD boxset of Episodes 1-6 before Star Wars hits Blu. We know how Lucas-nomics works.

12-20-2007, 10:42 PM	#8
BluSmoke Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	There is absolutely NO FRIKKEN WAY Lucas will put the Star Wars franchise on Blu-ray. Why would you? It's a mess with the multiple profiles and disc problems etc. Once there's a clear winner, the masses are buying, and there's sufficient development on PIP and other cool stuff, then I can see him taking a chance.

12-20-2007, 10:49 PM	#9
BlurayManiac Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Staten Island NY	come on people lucas should release howard the duck first on blu before star wars...lol

12-20-2007, 11:01 PM	#10
jetydosa Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:4	I dont think it will happen anytime soon, even if BR is declared the 'winner' by WB and the rest of the industry in Q1 2008. Remember how long it to get Star Wars out on DVD?? It took forever. Honestly I began to lose intrest in the movies bc after DVDs were out, I couldnt bear to watch them on shitty VHS. So I didnt watch them for years. Dont get me wrong, Im still a huge fan, but Im not holding my breath for another 5 years.

12-20-2007, 11:11 PM	#11
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	Smart move would be to drop the Indy trilogy on us...and Willow....hell, I'd even buy Howard the Duck right about now to influence Lucas!!!

12-20-2007, 11:20 PM	#12
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	just offer him 150mil....

12-21-2007, 12:05 AM	#13
eclectic taste Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007	I'd rather they offer him nothing. He's been screwing over his loyal fans for years, with reissue after reissue. I have dozens of BD movies to watch, from movie makers and studios that actually want my money. I refuse to beg Lucas, Spielberg, or anyone else to allow me to give them my hard-earned cash. I'll spend my free time and cash enjoying Harry Potter, Blade Runner, Spider Man, Mission Impossible, and all my other Blu Ray (and HD) movies and not worry about Lucas' movies.

12-21-2007, 12:40 AM	#14
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I don't think any amount of cash (unless it's a ridiculous amount) will sway him to release on Blu right now. But I'm sure when this format war is over, and the user base is much higher he will release them.

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