Author Topic: NEW Star Wars Trilogy DVD box sets (11/4) (Read 9645 times)

Mouldingo · « **on:** Aug 24, 2008 at 09:59 AM »

And yes... here's a surprise: As you can see, we've also posted cover art for yet another new re-issue of the Star Wars films on DVD, specifically two new Star Wars Trilogy DVD box sets, due on 11/4 (SRP $49.98 each). Each is apparently a 6-disc set, with two discs per film. We're waiting on official details. This is NOT the ultimate release we've all been waiting for, and no Blu-ray editions are currently planned, but it's possible that these discs MAY include some new special features. We'll try to get an update for you on that point as soon as possible.

1ringwd4s · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 24, 2008 at 10:35 AM »

Why cant they just come out with the Blu-Ray version instead?

Ashburndaride · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 24, 2008 at 10:48 AM »

I just need the prequel...glad I've waited for this

techdude · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 24, 2008 at 11:06 AM »

Probably to capitalize on the Clone War DVD to be released shortly after those Trilogies...

blued888 · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 28, 2008 at 03:34 PM »

Hindi kaya yung IV V VI is yung 2-disc versions just repackaged? Let's hope not. The old versions weren't anamorphic and only had 2.0 sound.

juanch · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 28, 2008 at 04:33 PM »

Quote from: blued888 on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:34 PM

Hindi kaya yung IV V VI is yung 2-disc versions just repackaged? Let's hope not. The old versions weren't anamorphic and only had 2.0 sound.

Oh No! I hope it's not just a repackaged release

blued888 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 01:49 AM »

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Taken from www.thedigitalbits.com

(LATE UPDATE - 8/22/08 - 3 PM PDT)

Okay... two last things today: First of all, we've confirmed with 20th Century Fox that the new Star Wars Trilogy DVD box sets are just re-packs of the previously released 2-disc sets (in the case of the Prequel set) and presumably the recent Original Trilogy 2-disc DVDs that had both the SE versions and the non-anamorphic original theatrical versions of the films. The key point is: THERE'S NO NEW CONTENT. So be advised and spread the word. By the way, special thanks to our good friend T-Bone for bring these new DVDs to our attention this morning.

Update!

john_jeopardy · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 19, 2008 at 09:17 PM »

magkakaroon po ba ng Philippine release 'to?

pchin · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 19, 2008 at 09:23 PM »

Quote from: 1ringwd4s on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:35 AM

Why cant they just come out with the Blu-Ray version instead?

Yes, don't let the fans keep waiting for so long....just include the Blu-ray! $:-\$

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 19, 2008 at 09:35 PM »

george lucas is gene simmons' counterpart in hollywood. he'll keep releasing the same stuff in different guises and configurations as long as they know there are suckers like us who'll buy it!

darth_rye · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 27, 2008 at 09:00 AM »

Quote from: d45nu65+3R on Oct 19, 2008 at 09:35 PM

george lucas is gene simmons' counterpart in hollywood. he'll keep releasing the same stuff in different guises and configurations as long as they know there are suckers like us who'll buy it!

I second to that!

imperialcog · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 26, 2008 at 10:34 AM »

I heard from someone that in the Clone Wars Bluray Special Features, there's a featurette where scenes from the OT and PT were featured in HD!

So we know that there are scenes that they already transfered to Hi Def!

I was tempted to get the new Prequel box sets since I don't have the Prequels on DVD yet. But after hearing this news, I'm waiting for the Bluray!

Dan · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 26, 2008 at 11:46 AM »

Does anyone have this yet?

I want to get the original trilogy set but I'm not sure if Return of the Jedi has that scene in the end with Hayden whats-his-face digitally inserted to replace that old actor. If it does, I'm not getting this.

vp_ortiz · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 30, 2008 at 11:32 PM »

I think this is just the repackaged trilogy that was released a few years back, the one where they included the original letterbox and 2004 dvd versions.

1ringwd4s · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 03, 2009 at 11:30 AM »

I saw both boxsets at Planet X Glorietta 2 weeks ago.

surg · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 03, 2009 at 02:54 PM »

Quote from: 1ringwd4s on Jan 03, 2009 at 11:30 AM

I saw both boxsets at Planet X Glorietta 2 weeks ago.

sir, how much?

darth_rye · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 06, 2009 at 02:56 PM »

Quote from: surg on Jan 03, 2009 at 02:54 PM

sir, how much?

same

surg · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 06, 2009 at 03:09 PM »

Quote from: darth_rye on Jan 06, 2009 at 02:56 PM

same

same as

same price as amazon?

1ringwd4s · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 12, 2009 at 06:16 PM »

I think its around 2.8k each. Not sure.

NeoXorn · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 12, 2009 at 06:52 PM »

It's Available at Planet X in Glorietta at 2,850, I think.

No new content nga lang. Repackage lang talaga. $:-\$

imperialcog · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 16, 2009 at 09:22 AM »

Hintayin nalang natin Bluray nito! hehe.

I have a feeling this is the year!

xage · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 02:21 PM »

Im satisified for these... No Double Dip for me (Until the BD comes out)

wanderer · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 04:20 PM »

I can wait for the BD.... I just hope it doesn't take that long

john_jeopardy · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 05:56 PM »

Quote from: NeoXorn on Jan 12, 2009 at 06:52 PM

It's Available at Planet X in Glorietta at 2,850, I think.

No new content nga lang. Repackage lang talaga. $:-\$

Uhm pero hindi ba ito ang first time na na-release sa Pinas ang original theatrical movies? kasi yung 2004 box set lang ata ang naging available dito di ba?

NeoXorn · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 06:53 PM »

Quote from: john_jeopardy on Jan 19, 2009 at 05:56 PM

Uhm pero hindi ba ito ang first time na na-release sa Pinas ang original theatrical movies? kasi yung 2004 box set lang ata ang naging available dito di ba?

'yung "first" theatrical versions of the original trilogy was released here in the Philippines. Although in BetaMax and early VHS releases. 'di ko lang po alam kung sa LD ay meron 'din.

In case of a DVD release, nope. 'di po nai-release dito sa atin (R3 - Imported/International). 'yung tinda po sa Planet X ay R1 - USA. Hindi po ito Asian or Local release (Nag-order/import po sila thru Diamond Distibutors, most likely. I'm 95% sure on that since primarily, comic book shop naman ang Planet X.)

The 1997 special editions was also released in a boxed set of VHS and VCDs.

The "new" sets are just collection with little or almost no new bonus content included (Check the Amazon Reviews).

The Original and Special Editions was also released before as a set collected in a Limited Edition Tin Case (Look up sa post ni Mr. Xage). R1 & R2 nga lang. I'm not that sure kung sa Japan ay lumabas din po ito.

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If any of you guys are waiting for a Blu-Ray release of the whole movie series, Baka 'di pa mangyari 'yun in the near future.
In an issue of DVD Magazine (UK Magazine po ito. The issue was from 2005 pa po. I can't remember the cover date. Hanapin ko mamaya).
Mr. Lucas said that he is waiting for a much more superior format (HVD, Mr. Lucas?) to release the whole series as a boxed set.

It is also noted in a lot of fan sites sa 'net na Mr. Lucas is planning for a complete overhaul of the special effects for the whole series.
He wants it to be as realistic as possible. So, ayun; Panibagong "Special Editions" na naman po - Making the puppet yodas from Episodes 1,4,5 & 6 into CGI. Also, adding the deleted scenes back into the movies; Yoda's arrival on Dagobah, The murder of Shaak Ti, Making Han shoots Greedo first again. Plus also making the SFX of all six episodes equal/on par with each other.

May OCB/OCD si Mr. Lucas 'ata kasi. Hehe!

juanch · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 08:40 PM »

Quote from: NeoXorn on Jan 19, 2009 at 06:53 PM

It is also noted in a lot of fan sites sa 'net na Mr. Lucas is planning for a complete overhaul of the special effects for the whole series.
He wants it to be as realistic as possible. So, ayun; Panibagong "Special Editions" na naman po - Making the puppet yodas from Episodes 1,4,5 & 6 into CGI. Also, adding the deleted scenes back into the movies; Yoda's arrival on Dagobah, The murder of Shaak Ti, Making Han shoots Greedo first again. Plus also making the SFX of all six episodes equal/on par with each other.

That would totally suck the charm out of the original trilogy

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 08:47 PM »

Quote from: juancho on Jan 19, 2009 at 08:40 PM

That would totally suck the charm out of the original trilogy

Well Lucas has been doing that for years already.

blued888 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 08:57 PM »

For more profit yan... Biruin mo fans/collectors would want to have the Original Trilogy, the Special Editions and the Super Special Editions. LOL

juanch · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 09:01 PM »

Quote from: blued888 on Jan 19, 2009 at 08:57 PM

For more profit yan... Biruin mo fans/collectors would want to have the Original Trilogy, the Special Editions and the Super Special Editions. LOL

I used to be a rabid Star Wars geek. I would buy all the variants available.
Fortunately for me. It gets tiring after a while.

NeoXorn · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 19, 2009 at 09:21 PM »

Quote from: juancho on Jan 19, 2009 at 08:40 PM

That would totally suck the charm out of the original trilogy

Oo nga, eh. Kaso George is really obsessed in making the Star Wars saga as "perfect" as he can. 'di s'ya ma-satisfy, eh. Alam n'yo naman ang mga artist.

Also, sabi dun sa DVD Magazine (Ang name po ng mag ay "DVD"), George wants to make the whole series in 3D. Not CGI/3D animated ala Pixar movies/Star Wars: Clone Wars, kung 'di "in 3D." iMAX-Type of cinematic experience. So, ayun. Plus pa 'yung Live-Action TV Series to debut sometime in 2010/2011 that is set between Episodes 3 & 4. Makikita natin 'yung "Rise of the Rebellion" pati -Sana! Please, Mr. Lucas!- ang pag-hunt ni Vader sa mga rogue Jedi. The ones who escaped Order 66!