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#3173302 - 01/06/11 08:27 PM Star Wars on bluray  
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It will be out in September. I'll be getting the set with all six films.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=73057


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#3173312 - 01/06/11 08:31 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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same here... even thou not much of a sci fi guy... the series will be a classic to have.

#3173317 - 01/06/11 08:39 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Do you get the original versions of the first 3 films?


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#3173321 - 01/06/11 08:42 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: Jeevz]  
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Originally Posted By: Jeevz
Do you get the original versions of the first 3 films?
The article makes no mention of it but I think it's safe to assume that the bluray set will have the 2004 re-release versions of the original trilogy.


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#3173323 - 01/06/11 08:44 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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From: MovieFone

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Naturally the one question everyone will have has been intentionally unanswered in the press release: Does the "Original Blu-ray Trilogy" mean the original theatrical cuts of the films or the 1990's re-release cuts? Given that the answer isn't presented on a headline-creating silver platter, it's sadly a safe bet that fans are not being offered the theatrical cuts, but we will update you as soon as that info is known.



That's the only important thing for me really, I have zero interest in anything other than the original three films in their original cuts, not the cocked-around-with versions or the prequel abominations.

However, as the more recent DVD releases did include the "original originals" I have hope there will be space (no pun intended) for the same in the blu-ray set. Although if there's no additional content or enhanced picture for the "oldies" there's probably not much point in me acquiring them over the DVD editions.

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#3173331 - 01/06/11 08:53 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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If Solo shoots second it's a no buy.


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#3173334 - 01/06/11 08:55 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Can't wait! Original 3 only for me. Han did shoot first in my mind, but the other enhancements I think added to the movies for the most part. ESB looked absolutely incredible on my last dvd set, this should be pretty good. Again. For the 3rd or 4th time I've bought it.


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#3173343 - 01/06/11 09:04 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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I think the only movie of the original 3 that was improved with the additions was ROTJ, as it was pretty weak to begin with, and the singing bears at the end was a lame celebration. Adding the scenes from across the galaxy not only added more punch, but also made it clear that the rebels weren't just a bunch of malcontents that wanted to overthrow a government that everyone else liked.

My initial reaction is to just get the first three on Blu-Ray, since I wasn't a big fan of the prequels, but I'm not very bright and will probably end up caving and getting all 6 when it comes down to it.


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#3173344 - 01/06/11 09:05 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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Originally Posted By: Raw Kryptonite
For the 3rd or 4th time I've bought it.


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#3173364 - 01/06/11 09:21 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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If they'd put out a new Rogue Squadron or SW Battlefront game I'd gladly give them even more! LOL


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#3173366 - 01/06/11 09:23 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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Originally Posted By: Raw Kryptonite
If they'd put out a new Rogue Squadron or SW Battlefront game I'd gladly give them even more! LOL


I'd pay good money for an updated Tie Fighter or updated Jedi Knight DF 2.


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#3173373 - 01/06/11 09:26 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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I like one of the comments on that page that suggests George Lucas should just charge a lifetime subscription for updates.

#3173392 - 01/06/11 09:49 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: Flexman]  
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Indeed.

(+5 years) New Format Release
(+1 year) Version with the original cuts on it (so everyone buys it again to get what they wanted in the first place)
(+1 year) "Deluxe/Gold" version with a tiny amount of new material on it so diehards buy it again to have the "ultimate version" (to be replaced in 5 years by a new "ultimate" version)

Rinse and repeat.



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#3173399 - 01/06/11 09:57 PM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Looks like the same price as the Alien set, but 6 films instead of 4. I've only watched the first 2 Alien films so far, haven't watched the last 2 or the new special features yet, but they look GOOD.

Also, it looks like all the extras are in the full 6-film set only. That set will be 9 discs, while the 2 trilogy-only sets will be 3 discs each. So, if you care about extras at all, get the full set.



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#3173607 - 01/07/11 02:56 AM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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nice! I would buy the original trilogy and skip the prequel trilogy!
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:

* Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
* Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
* Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.



It is most interesting that the Fox advert chose the words, 'to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan' because I hear a lot of fans asking for the original original!! haha


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#3173611 - 01/07/11 03:03 AM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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I have no interest in the originals on BD if they are simply the 2004 print in HD. If these aren't the fixed versions (the 2004 print needed lots of fixes), then I will never watch them so why buy them?

Oh and I don't see LFL putting out the original cut on BD, ever. They put it out on DVD and it was the lowest selling set ever.

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But it sold, that's what matters.
Products don't have to break sales records in order to justify being sold.


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#3173685 - 01/07/11 06:02 AM Re: Star Wars on bluray [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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Originally Posted By: Raw Kryptonite
But it sold, that's what matters.
Products don't have to break sales records in order to justify being sold.


It costs a hefty amount to do the same clean-up of the original prints that was done to the special editions. So, you have to sell enough to justify such an investment by LFL/FOX. The DVD set that included the original cuts didn't even make enough to pay for 1/10th of the cost of the restoration.

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The DVD set that included the original cuts didn't even make enough to pay for 1/10th of the cost of the restoration.



Maybe, but it's the only Starwars I bought, and will ever buy, on DVD smile

Same goes for BluRay. No originals, I'm not buying (c'mon, they're different films).

I appreciate 'ole fatneck doesn't care about me, or others like me, but there you have it. His revisionist juggernaut will never steamroller MY movie-loving soul.



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Originally Posted By: Razorback
The DVD set that included the original cuts didn't even make enough to pay for 1/10th of the cost of the restoration.


How much did it cost and what did it make?
Doubt reissuing on blu-ray would cost as much again anyway. Regardless, there's more to things like this than basic cost analysis. Like concept cars that never sell but cost millions, or exotics that are sold at a loss. There are still benefits and indirect money to be made.


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