Author Topic: Stars Wars Saga finally comes to Blu-Ray! (Read 20510 times)

pchin · « **Reply #60 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 07:30 PM »

Quote from: FrancisS on Sep 17, 2011 at 09:27 AM

Uy! StarWars Movie EB!?

Raymond offers the SW BD, I offer my place, if anyone offers food & beer, then we are good to go!

FrancisS · « **Reply #61 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 08:56 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Sep 17, 2011 at 07:30 PM

Raymond offers the SW BD, I offer my place, if anyone offers food & beer, then we are good to go!

dala ako Pizza!

hehehe.

pchin · « **Reply #62 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 12:17 AM »

Quote from: FrancisS on Sep 17, 2011 at 08:56 PM

dala ako Pizza! hehehe.

Good, only left beverages now

Dan · « **Reply #63 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 12:32 AM »

Quote from: keating on Sep 17, 2011 at 02:58 PM

If you'll just compare Spielberg to Lucas just take a closer look on their filmography....and the answer lies there. Maybe Lucas should listen to the rant of the fans and cinephiles regarding their opinions and release also the original version on bd.

I'm not sure but I think the overall sales will judge whether any action will be done. And I'm already thinking this will be a bestseller for the next few weeks/months.

wedge · « **Reply #64 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 08:43 AM »

Quote from: keating on Sep 17, 2011 at 02:58 PM

If you'll just compare Spielberg to Lucas just take a closer look on their filmography....and the answer lies there. Maybe Lucas should listen to the rant of the fans and cinephiles regarding their opinions and release also the original version on bd.

Lucas will never be a filmmaker in the truest sense of the word. At least Spielberg possesses the temerity to dwell on projects that could either be a hit or a miss. Lucas has his comfort zone--and that is Star Wars--and I think he will never stray far from that at all.

And such 'tweaks' will remind us of Lucas' prevaricated stance towards the same existing material he created. Star Wars will always be an enormous moneymaking venture devoid of any aesthetic value.

keating · « **Reply #65 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 09:59 AM »

I concur wedge, Dan.

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #66 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM »

The 3D versions are planned to be released in cinemas in annual increments; home video should follow.

I sincerely hope that Lucas listens to his most ardent fans and includes the theatrical releases in the boxed sets.

Clondalkin · « **Reply #67 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM »

Any plans to REMAKE Episodes IV-VI?

No amount of high definition video and audio can fix some of the outdated scenes.

Dan · « **Reply #68 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Sep 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM

Any plans to REMAKE Episodes IV-VI?

No amount of high definition video and audio can fix some of the outdated scenes.

That's the logical next step. Change Mark Hamill's hair, for example.

Dan · « **Reply #69 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 01:17 PM »

I was just over at amazon.com and looked at the feedback for the Star Wars blu-rays.

The Complete Saga isn't doing too well:
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/product-reviews/B003ZSJ212/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

There's an alleged claim that there's a scene in episode IV that wasn't color-corrected, even though Lucas said it was corrected weeks before.

"Starwars.com displays a screenshot of Luke's fixed blue lightsaber on the Millenium Falcon in ANH, boasting about how they went back and fixed these problems. I have seen the Blu-Rays myself and I can confirm this is NOT the case!! Yes it is fixed for that particular frame and a few other frames, but the next shot of the same scene his lightsaber shifts back to green, just like in the screwed up dvd release, then goes to bright white, then back to a very pale blue color."

The reviewer lists some more alleged claims of CGI mistakes.

Based on my own experience with the first special edition release, I'm not surprised. There was also an effects error on The Empire Strikes Back (Planet Hoth AT-AT Walker run scene). I don't know if it was corrected in this release. Being blu-ray, I'd imagine those details will just stick out like a sore thumb if they didn't fix them.

However, The Original Trilogy blu-ray release seems to fare better with the comments:
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Original-Trilogy-Episodes/product-reviews/B000PMLFRA/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

I actually wanted to get The Original Trilogy blu-ray. I can compromise with the added effects, even Vader's primal scream. Heck, I liked Lucas's first special edition release in 1997 (without young Anakin at the end of the trilogy, if I recall).

But Hayden Christensen's presence at the end of ROTJ (from a re-release that I can't even remember when it was done) completely ruins the entire thing, so... no.

keating · « **Reply #70 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 02:14 PM »

Lucas already made Star Wars his milking cow. Its about time he listens to most of the fans and cinephiles who still want the original theatrical version of the film.

Moks007 · « **Reply #71 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 04:05 PM »

High Def digest review is out.

Overall Grade    4.5 out of 5

The Movie Itself    4 out of 5
HD Video Quality    4 out of 5
HD Audio Quality    5 out of 5
Supplements    4 out of 5
High-Def Extras    3.5 out of 5
Bottom Line    Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Aaron Peck

Final Thoughts

Well, it's finally here. What else is there to say that hasn't been said already? Yes, we all want to have the option of watching the unaltered theatrical editions, but it doesn't look like those are coming any time soon. Until then, this is the definitive high definition set of 'Star Wars.' The set we'd been waiting years for is finally here. While the video presentations waver a bit, the audio presentations are rock solid, producing rocking demo-material for any sound system out there. There are so many special features it will take you weeks to finish them all off. This set comes highly recommended.

FrancisS · « **Reply #72 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 11:32 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Sep 18, 2011 at 12:17 AM

Good, only left beverages now

What drinks do you guys want?

sorry OT.

BTT.

Even with the said changes made to the StarWars BD, I'm still excited to watch this in High Definition, for the PQ and AQ, I grew up loving this movie. I may not want the changes that were made, but as a star wars fan, I'd still buy it.

Battousai · « **Reply #73 on:** Sep 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Sep 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM

Any plans to REMAKE Episodes IV-VI?

Just leave Episode VI alone. Slave Leia in chains at ROTJ is hard to top.

Dan · « **Reply #74 on:** Sep 19, 2011 at 12:59 AM »

Quote from: Battousai on Sep 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM

Just leave Episode VI alone. Slave Leia in chains at ROTJ is hard to top.

Amen.

The bluray torrents are out

FrancisS · « **Reply #75 on:** Sep 19, 2011 at 06:15 AM »

Quote from: Battousai on Sep 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM

Just leave Episode VI alone. Slave Leia in chains at ROTJ is hard to top.

Hell yeah!

Blu-devil · « **Reply #76 on:** Sep 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM »

Quote from: techdude on Sep 16, 2011 at 09:39 PM

Star Wars on Bluray is the best version you can get at the moment in terms of PQ and SQ, so if Lucas' tinkering, does not bother you, then by all means, get the Bluray.

I think all the brouhaha is because:
1. it is done so long after the original have come out (director's cuts are, after all, common these days).
2. George Lucas does not make the original version available simultaneously, and the last time it was made available, it was a half-hearted release.
3. this isn't the first time it happened.
4. and most importantly, most of the time, the changes do not benefit the film one bit.

I read an article that the original Star Wars was nominated for numerous Oscars, and Lucas' tinkering is an insult to the original crew who worked on the films.

But despite my own reservations, I will get it, and given, that I am not someone who knows every detail about Star Wars, would probably miss the changes, unless I read them on the internet...But for sure, I will notice that '"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

i agree with you 1000%. The bearded ones constant tinkering is an insult on his fans, the cast and crew and also to the directors of episodes 5 & 6. he has no right to mess with another directors work.

FrancisS · « **Reply #77 on:** Sep 19, 2011 at 01:34 PM »

Quote from: Blu-devil on Sep 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

i agree with you 1000%. The bearded ones constant tinkering is an insult on his fans, the cast and crew and also to the directors of episodes 5 & 6. he has no right to mess with another directors work.

maybe the bearded one has gone to the dark side of the force...

Blu-devil · « **Reply #78 on:** Sep 20, 2011 at 02:27 PM »

Agreed, Darth Lucas.

pchin · « **Reply #79 on:** Sep 20, 2011 at 02:31 PM »

Quote from: Blu-devil on Sep 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

he has no right to mess with another directors work.

He just did...

FrancisS · « **Reply #80 on:** Sep 20, 2011 at 03:30 PM »

Quote from: Blu-devil on Sep 20, 2011 at 02:27 PM

Agreed, Darth Lucas.

"Noooooooo"

1ringwd4s · « **Reply #81 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 07:54 PM »

"Highest-grossing debut in Blu-ray Disc history."

'Star Wars' Blu-ray Nets Record-Breaking $84 Million Globally.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/The-Force-is-Strong-on-Bluray-bw-2457008056.html?x=0&.v=1

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-blu-ray-nets-239398

FrancisS · « **Reply #82 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 10:04 PM »

Quote from: 1ringwd4s on Sep 23, 2011 at 07:54 PM

"Highest-grossing debut in Blu-ray Disc history."

'Star Wars' Blu-ray Nets Record-Breaking $84 Million Globally.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/The-Force-is-Strong-on-Bluray-bw-2457008056.html?x=0&.v=1

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-blu-ray-nets-239398

amazing, but not surprising, its been so awaited by millions of fans.

pchin · « **Reply #83 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 08:17 AM »

OT:

The mini Star Wars Blu-ray EB at my place will push tru. Will be set on Sat, first week of Oct tentatively. Those who are interested to join us, give me a PM. Limited seats only...

jbluzb · « **Reply #84 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 06:39 PM »

hmmm, excited for this release

Moks007 · « **Reply #85 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 08:07 PM »

I will try to finish this set in a few days.

So far I watched Episode 4 and I think the force is indeed strong with this set.

. For the star wars fanatics, I think just by the amount of special features its already worth it.

streetsmart · « **Reply #86 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 08:14 PM »

Got my copy na.

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Gonna be busy re-watching the 6 movies + extras.

Moks007 · « **Reply #87 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 08:22 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Sep 24, 2011 at 08:14 PM

Got my copy na.

Sarap massage sa ipod race.

Gonna be busy re-watching the 6 movies + extras.

Congrats sir, I'm sure these movies will look and sound awesome in your magnificent setup. Just like when I was in awe when you demoed "The Sound of Music".

nerveblocker · « **Reply #88 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 09:34 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Sep 24, 2011 at 08:14 PM

Got my copy na.

Sarap massage sa ipod race.

Gonna be busy re-watching the 6 movies + extras.

electronic70 · « **Reply #89 on:** Sep 26, 2011 at 06:07 AM »

I'm with Dorian Gray on this one: why not do editing on things fans REALLY want, like removing Jar Jar Binks, and removing all of Hayden Christiansen's scenes with a better actor.