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CaseCom · Sep 9, 2004, 01:26 PM

The Digital Bits

IGN.com

Greedo still shoots first, but the shots are almost simultaneous to make it look more plausible.

Ian MacDiarmid now plays the Emperor; Boba Fett now has the voice of the guy who plays Jango in Ep 2. No more Luke scream at Cloud City.

Seen other reviews on the Net? Post 'em here.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Sep 9, 2004, 01:37 PM

Good, I really hated that stupid scream.

CaseCom · Sep 9, 2004, 02:04 PM

Hayden Christensen replaces Sebastian Shaw in the "spirit" scene in Jedi (although I think this had leaked earlier):

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Sep 9, 2004, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by CaseCom:
Hayden Christensen replaces Sebastian Shaw in the "spirit" scene in Jedi (although I think this had leaked earlier):

Ya that is totally retarded. Why would he get 40 years younger?

Anywho, I'll live.

starman · Sep 9, 2004, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by CaseCom:
The Digital Bits

IGN.com

Greedo still shoots first, but the shots are almost simultaneous to make it look more plausible.

Ian MacDiarmid now plays the Emperor; Boba Fett now has the voice of the guy who plays Jango in Ep 2. No more Luke scream at Cloud City.

Seen other reviews on the Net? Post 'em here.

Welcome to 2 months ago

Mike

Nebagakid · Sep 9, 2004, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the welcome.... what are some of the other changes.

starman · Sep 9, 2004, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Nebagakid:
Thanks for the welcome.... what are some of the other changes.

There's a VERY LONG list of changes. It's better you check out http://www.hometheaterforum.com and read it.

Mike

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Sep 9, 2004, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Nebagakid:
Thanks for the welcome.... what are some of the other changes.

Not THAT much different from the 1997 special additions, they cleaned up that jabba scene though but it is still stupid as hell that Han walks on his tail.

macintologist · Sep 9, 2004, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by CaseCom:
Hayden Christensen replaces Sebastian Shaw in the "spirit" scene in Jedi (although I think this had leaked earlier):

That is bloody retarded!!!

starman · Sep 9, 2004, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Not THAT much different from the 1997 special additions, they cleaned up that jabba scene though but it is still stupid as hell that Han walks on his tail.

And much more.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Sep 9, 2004, 03:50 PM

My lord, Hammil is starting to look like the emperor on ewok crack!

SafariX · Sep 9, 2004, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
My lord, Hammil is starting to look like the emperor on ewok crack!

The question is: Would you hit it? (being SWG and of the "other" variety as well

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Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Sep 9, 2004, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by SafariX:
The question is: Would you hit it? (being SWG and of the "other" variety as well )

Hell no. Although I do know that the actor that plays Emperor Palpatine is gay. My friend was in a play with him in England.

No wonder he was constantly trying to convert Luke to the Dark side.

ryju · Sep 9, 2004, 04:37 PM

I will most definitely be buying this box set for my father. The special features sound amazing.

voodoo · Sep 9, 2004, 10:16 PM

Nothing George Lucas does to his movies will ruin the feeling I have for them when I saw them first. He can edit SW again but he can't edit my memories or feelings.

Shaddim · Sep 9, 2004, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by voodoo:
Nothing George Lucas does to his movies will ruin the feeling I have for them when I saw them first. He can edit SW again but he can't edit my memories or feelings.

And he damned well isn't getting his mitts on my DC set on LD.

voodoo · Sep 9, 2004, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by MacNStein:
And he damned well isn't getting his mitts on my DC set on LD.

Slap him if he comes close

Shaddim · Sep 9, 2004, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by voodoo:
Slap him if he comes close

like the weasly, revisionist, hack b!tch he is.

macaddict0001 · Sep 9, 2004, 11:36 PM

Why be so violent.

Just use a taser.

fireside · Sep 10, 2004, 12:41 AM

complain all you want you still know you're going to go buy it.

Axo1ot1 · Sep 10, 2004, 12:58 AM

I heard George Lucas showed up at my school the other day to show the redone version of THX. I should have gone with my buddy Greedo who has a habit of shooting first and offering opportunities to apologize later.

starman · Sep 10, 2004, 09:07 AM

I watched it.

It's AMAZING. They've done a TREMENDOUS amount of work with this. The changes are subtle, but there's a vast number of them.

Rev up your 5.1 systems!

Mike

JHromadka · Sep 10, 2004, 09:46 AM

Until the original version is released, I'll stick with my bootlegs.

starman · Sep 10, 2004, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by JHromadka:
Until the original version is released, I'll stick with my bootlegs.

Keep waiting.

fireside · Sep 10, 2004, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by starman:
I watched it.

It's AMAZING. They've done a TREMENDOUS amount of work with this. The changes are subtle, but there's a vast number of them.

Rev up your 5.1 systems!

Mike

what have you watched? the DVDs themselves or some clips?

Shaddim · Sep 10, 2004, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by fireside:
complain all you want you still know you're going to go buy it.

Nope, I'm boycotting.

I'm not giving George any more of my $, damned asshat.

I'll buy something more important, like the Angel season 4 set that came out this week.

starman · Sep 10, 2004, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by fireside:
what have you watched? the DVDs themselves or some clips?

Just Star Wars for now - the actual DVD, not clips.

Mike

OB1 · Sep 10, 2004, 10:57 AM

so are the original versions available on dvd? Or just the new revamped versions?

starman · Sep 10, 2004, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by OB1:
so are the original versions available on dvd? Or just the new revamped versions?

Revamped revamped versions

Mike

mitchell_pgh · Sep 10, 2004, 11:23 AM

Here is a new one... Princess Leah is now played by Britney Spears!

Come on LUCUS!!!

OB1 · Sep 10, 2004, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by starman:
Revamped revamped versions

Mike

No. No vamping whatsoever. Vamp free. On dvd?

Landos Mustache · Sep 10, 2004, 12:31 PM

I saw that in the 1997 special version they also cut a split seconds off the shooting scenes as well. It was really strange, kinda like the walkie talkies in ET.

starman · Sep 10, 2004, 03:44 PM

Rename this to .mp3

http://img88.exs.cx/img88/5696/scream.jpg

Ben's new Krayt Dragon scream.

Mike

voodoo · Sep 10, 2004, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by starman:
Rename this to .mp3

http://img88.exs.cx/img88/5696/scream.jpg

Ben's new Krayt Dragon scream.

Mike

wow that sucked.

quesera · Sep 10, 2004, 08:37 PM

Time.com had an article that tied Lucas revisionism to the dificult experience he had completing Star Wars, emotionally, financially, healthwise, etc. In revising the movies he was trying somehow to rewrite the personal trauma he endured during that period. i don't know if I buy that but the article did open with a shot of Princes Leia and her stunt double sunbathing in ROTJ gold bikini splendor.

Landos Mustache · Sep 17, 2004, 02:11 PM

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/ap/2004...528362000.html

AP: Why not release both the originals and special editions on DVD?

Lucas: The special edition, that's the one I wanted out there. The other movie, it's on VHS, if anybody wants it. ... I'm not going to spend the, we're talking millions of dollars here, the money and the time to refurbish that, because to me, it doesn't really exist anymore. It's like this is the movie I wanted it to be, and I'm sorry you saw half a completed film and fell in love with it. But I want it to be the way I want it to be. I'm the one who has to take responsibility for it. I'm the one who has to have everybody throw rocks at me all the time, so at least if they're going to throw rocks at me, they're going to throw rocks at me for something I love rather than something I think is not very good, or at least something I think is not finished.

AP: Do you pay much attention to fan reactions to your choices?

Lucas: Not really. The movies are what the movies are. ... The thing about science-fiction fans and "Star Wars" fans is they're very independent-thinking people. They all think outside the box, but they all have very strong ideas about what should happen, and they think it should be their way. Which is fine, except I'm making the movies, so I should have it my way.

ort888 · Sep 17, 2004, 02:30 PM

TRANSLATION:

AP: Why not release both the originals and special editions on DVD?

Lucas: F**k you, that's why.

AP: Do you pay much attention to fan reactions to your choices?

Lucas: F**k my fans. They will take what I give them and like it.

GoGoReggieXPowars · Sep 17, 2004, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by MacNStein:
I'll buy something more important, like the Angel season 4 set that came out this week.

I tuned in halfway through S4 and got totally hooked on that show again. One day I'll have time to watch the S1 DVDs I bought last year

As for these Star Wars ones, they're renters. Lucas has been on the revisionist trip since he added "Episode IV" to the opening crawl.

Sep 17, 2004, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by ort888:

Lucas: F**k my fans. They will take what I give them and like it.

You know, I gotta admire that. He's under no obligation to anyone to release the originals. If you don't want the new ones, don't buy 'em.

splatq · Sep 17, 2004, 03:19 PM

Did anyone catch somethingawful's Comedy Goldmine on this?

I so wish THIS one was in the film...

cszar2001 · Sep 17, 2004, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by splatq:

Lot`s more are here: Scout Walker Kamasutra

Shaddim · Sep 17, 2004, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by ort888:
TRANSLATION:

AP: Why not release both the originals and special editions on DVD?

Lucas: F**k you, that's why.

AP: Do you pay much attention to fan reactions to your choices?

Lucas: F**k my fans. They will take what I give them and like it.

Yep, which is why Lucas will never get another penny from me (or a great many other fans I know).

Shaddim · Sep 17, 2004, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by GoGoReggieXPowars:
I tuned in halfway through S4 and got totally hooked on that show again. One day I'll have time to watch the S1 DVDs I bought last year

Surprisingly, I wasn't a Buffy fan until I started watching Angel, then I tuned into the Buffy reruns to get more of his history... then I got hooked on those too. Now, with both shows gone, there are no good shows on TV (`cept for Smallvillle, which is only "ok"). The thing about those shows is that the characters had chemistry, and God forbid, there was actually a somewhat unpredictable plot. Plus, their campy creepiness was great, kinda like a better production of Evil Dead or AOD.

Eriamjh · 04:05 PM

I'm expecting Olympic Girl to show up in this special edition.

xi_hyperon · Sep 17, 2004, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Eriamjh:
I'm expecting Olympic Girl to show up in this special edition.

I'm sure that as of this post, someone around here is working on it.

olePigeon · Sep 17, 2004, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Eriamjh:
I'm expecting Olympic Girl to show up in this special edition.

I heard Olympic Boy was really her brother!

goMac · Sep 17, 2004, 11:09 PM

Naboo has been added to the celebration scene in ROTJ:

the_glassman · Sep 19, 2004, 03:57 PM

I'm watching them now, and so far the quality is amazing the sound effects are awesome . They did an excellent job, go out and grab the set ASAP!

the_glassman · Sep 20, 2004, 12:54 PM

Finally had time to watch them all. Good stuff, some things could still be improved, but otherwise I'm a happy camper. Now time to watch the bonus disc.

Shaddim · Sep 20, 2004, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by the_glassman:
I'm watching them now, and so far the quality is amazing the sound effects are awesome . They did an excellent job, go out and grab the set ASAP!

No.