"No, that was the Star Wars Trek."

[Reply #520 on:]

Sorry for the double post but look at the news! What Lucas will change in the last combined Trilogies DVD Box Set.

Anybody else heard of this?
  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/board/flat/20652405

Lucas WILL release all the films in a special boxset in November this year. He will also release a Prequel boxset seperatly for those who already have the original trolgy boxset. The biggest news is however that many more changes HAVE been made to the films (mainly episodes IV-VI).

Below is the details for every disk being released in the boxset containing all the films.

THE PHANTOM MENACE:
New Digital and Audio transfer
The Changes:-
1. Some of Jar Jar Binks's lines have been removed and changed

2. Improved CGI backgrounds in certain scenes

3. Yoda's facial expressions are now mostly CGI

Features:-
Slightly altered audio commentary
Deleted Scenes
Original Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Duel Of The Fates Music Video Featuring John Williams
Collection of Photographs of Cast,Crew & Production


ATTACK OF THE CLONES:
New Digital and Audio transfer
The Changes:-
1. The Jedi Raid on the Droid Control ship has been completed and added to the film (completed footage filmed during episode III)

2. The noises Yoda makes while fighting Dooko have been changed

3. One of C-3PO's lines has been changed and another one has been removed

Features:-
Slightly longer audio commentary (beacuse film will be slighly longer)
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Teasers
Launch Trailer
TV Spots
Collection of Photographs of Cast,Crew & Production


REVENGE OF THE SITH:
The Additions:
1. A scene has been added where Yoda explains to Obi-Wan who erased Kamino from the Jedi files and that he is going to await contact on the planet Dagabah (filmed during episode III)

2. An extended battle on Kassakk

Features:-
Audio commentary
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
John Williams Music Video
Collection of Photographs of Cast,Crew & Production

EPISODES I-III BONUS DISK:
'From Dreams to Reality' (in depth making of the Prequel Trilogy including interviews with George Lucas, Rick Macallum, John Williams, Ewan Mc Gregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christian, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Oz, Anthony Daniels & Christopher Lee) It runs at about 2hrs 40mins

Preview of 'Clone Wars 3D' television series

Blooper Reel (over 6 & a half mins)

'Extending the Saga' (an in-depth look at how the Lucas's orginal plot for Star Wars has changed)

'CGI'ing the Movies' (an in-depth look at how CGI has had a dramatic effect on the Prequel Trilogy)

'Saber Fights' (A documentary regarding all the lightsaber fights in the Prequel Trilogy. Presented by Nick Gillard)

Exclusive DVD-ROM Content


A NEW HOPE:
New Digital and Audio transfer
The Changes:-
1. The 'Imperial March' music has been added to Vader's first appearence

2. When Obi-Wan is talking to Luke about his father Anakin’s theme music can heard in the background and when Obi-Wan starts talking about Vader it changes to the Imperial March

3. Luke’s lightasber is blue throughout the film

4. In several scenes where creatures are seen (e.g. The Cantina) some have been replaced by creatures seen in the prequels

5. The bleeding arm Obi-Wan slices off a creature in the Cantina does not have blood seen on it

6. Just before the Death Star destroys Alderaan there is a new scene added where different places on the planet can be seen along with Bail Organa & his wife. Shots include Bail being warned of the Death Star, the destrution on the planet which includes massive earthquakes, fire and peopele frantically trying to escape, you see Bail looking up into the blackend sky before the planet totally blows up (filmed during episode III)

7. The Death Star’s computers and screens have been improved

8. The opening text crawl has changed (details unknown)

9. Luke looks upset when Biggs dies and he sheds a tear (all CGI & PRT)

10. The duel between Vader & Obi-Wan is roughly a minute longer as there are more shots of the lightsabers clashing and them moving about (done using CGI, PRT & Stuntmen playing Vader & Obi-Wan). Music has been added to the scene as well (deatails unknown yet)

11. Just before the medal ceromony at the end, a scene has been added where Vader lands his damaged ship on Coruscant to meet Palpatine. They discuss the destruction of the Death Star, Obi-Wan, Luke & finding the Rebels. This is the first time Vader relises his children are alive and that Luke destroyed the Death Star (filmed during Episode III)

12. Vader's mask eyes remain black throughout the film

13. John Williams has rescored the music for some of the scenes (details unknown yet apart from changes 1 & 2 in this list)

Features:-
Alterd Audio Commentary (because of changes)
'A Completed Saga' (interview with George Lucas about the new changes to A New Hope, why he made them and comparing them to the previous versions)
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Collection of Photographs of Cast,Crew & Production


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK:
New Digital and Audio transfer
The Changes:-
1. Some shots where Taun-taun’s can be seen have been changed so the Tuan-tuan’s have more movement and look more realistic

2. While the battle of Hoth is going on Imperial ships land near the Rebel base and a few more shots of ships flying and being destroyed have been added

3. Some of the views of Bespin (for example the background where Luke is holding on to the metal poles beneath a building) have been improved to look more realistic and ships can be seen flying around in the distance

4. A scene has been added where Yoda is teaching Luke how to fight with a lightasber made possible by Luke wearing a helmet while training (a stunt double plays
 
5. The Wampa scenes have been edited and restored into the film as well as new scenes added. We see a Wampa being brought into the Rebel base and locked into a room with other Wampa’s. Later C-3PO knocks the sign off the door the Wampa’s are behind stating their there and when the Stormtroopers enter the base they open the door only to be attacked by the Wampa’s who then can be seen escaping as the Millennium Falcon blasts off out of Hoth

6. Lightsaber effects improved

7. The sound of Luke’s lightasber turning off as he exits cave has been removed

8. Some of Yoda's facial expressions have been improved beacuse of CGI

9. (John Williams has rescored the music for some of the scenes (details unknown yet)

Features:-
Alterd Audio Commentary (because of changes)
'A Completed Saga' (interview with George Lucas about the new changes to The Empire Strikes Back, why he made them and comparing them to the previous versions)
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Collection of Photographs of Cast,Crew & Production


RETURN OF THE JEDI:
New Digital and Audio transfer
The Changes:
1. In the battle on Endor more Ewoks and Stormtroopers can be seen fighting and dieing and some parts of the battle have been edited out, members of Han’s team can be seen fighting as well (these scenes were shot during the production of Episode I, 7 years ago)

2. Vader uses the force to reclaim his lightasber after he throws it at Luke and the sound of him turning it on again has been removed

3. The lightasber duel between Luke and Vader is slightly longer (just more shots of clshing lightsabers)

4. The lightsaber effects have been improved

5. Vader has a flashback of Padme after his talk with Luke when he first meets him on Endor (filmed during Episode III)

6. Kassykk & Utapau have been added to the end celebration scenes

7. Some of Yoda's facial expressions have been improved beacuse of CGI

8. Boba Fett's scream has been changed

9. Chewbacca's Tarzan call has been removed

10. John Williams has rescored the music for some of the scenes (details unknown yet)

Features:-
Alterd Audio Commentary (because of changes)
'A Completed Saga' (interview with George Lucas about the new changes to Return of the Jedi, why he made them and comparing them to the previous versions)
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Deleted Scenes
Collection of Photographs of Cast,Crew & Production


EPISODES IV-VI BONUS DISK:
'Empire of Dreams' (in depth making of the 0rginal Trilogy documentary that traces the evolution of Star Wars from a low-budget, labour-of-love space saga to a movie phenomenon that defied the odds and reinvented the rules. At its core, Empire of Dreams tells the story of an independent filmmaker who had to innovate and invent an entirely new way of creating motion pictures. Featuring all-new interviews with George Lucas and more than 40 members of the cast and crew from all three films, Empire of Dreams also includes appearances by a host of filmmakers and media personalities, along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the three films. This new documentary brings viewers the most comprehensive look at a pioneer who triumphed against the odds to create an enduring modern fairy tale that has captivated the world) It runs at about 2hrs 30mins

Blooper Reel (over 7 mins)

'The Birth of the Lightsaber' (Its unforgettable hum and scintillating glow are instantly recognizable around the world, and now viewers will discover the origins of this elegant weapon from a more civilized age. This documentary, devoted to the lightsaber, features insight from George Lucas, cast and crew into the history of the iconic laser sword. It showcases the genesis of the lightsaber stunt and special-effects work and illustrates how each film in the Star Wars saga has surpassed the previous one with spectacular action set pieces featuring the Jedi's most trusted weapon)

'The Characters of Star Wars' (An in-depth look at how favourite characters came to be, featuring rare concept art, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with George Lucas and the cast and crew who shaped the screen's favorite heroes--Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO--and the greatest villain of all, Darth Vader)

'The Force Is With Them: 'The Legacy of Star Wars' (Star Wars opened up a galaxy of possibilities to a generation of filmmakers and creative talents. Viewers will hear first-hand from some of the most notable filmmakers of our time about how influential the Star Wars movies have been to their lives)

‘Inspiration to an epic' (A look at the many inspirations George Lucas had to create the world of 'Star Wars')

Saga Trailer (A Trailer for the entire whole Saga)

Exclusive DVD-ROM Content


I assure you this information 100 percent true. Sources were previously found at the following websites and info will start reamerging on them soon :-  www.theforce.net   www.comingsoon.net   www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html 

[Reply #521 on:]

Well. Everyone who brought the previous OT box set must be feeling mighty silly now...

[Reply #522 on:]

I've have'nt brought any of the box sets yet

all i've brought so far is Episode 1 and 2

[Reply #523 on:]

...
God damnit.

Anyway, Some changes sound pretty sweet, others sound pretty bad.

[Reply #524 on:]

 

Originally posted by SlackJawedMoron:
Well. Everyone who brought the previous OT box set must be feeling mighty silly now...

I do. I hope you can buy the Prequals seperately otherwise I'm boned.

I like some changes, Especially the Aldeeran ones in ANH. About Luke shedding a tear after Biggs death, I'm okay but it depends how it is done.

Up for the Extension of Battle of Hoth and see some more shots of the Battle of Endor that will hopefully put the Empire and Rebel Commando's in a new light. As well as seeing more Dead Ewok.

Less Jar Jar Binks is always good. Yoda won't look as bad now in TPM. I'm against Vader flashing back to Padme in ROTJ, Because I hate Portman and it was bad enough Hayden defiled by favourite movie of the OT.

I don't want to see any prequal aliens in Mos Eisley Cantina, not only will it crush more of the EU (Like the removal of the Wolfman) but it'd look out of place.

I'm up for Fett scream change as long as he doesn't sound like a little bitch. Tarzan yell is silly, off it goes. More Imperial March is always good.

I would have been happier if they included a deleted scene where Artoo was hit badly in ROTS and lost some of his features (The frigging rockets for one).

70/30 on the good/bad change scale me thinks.

[Reply #525 on:]

A NEW HOPE:

1. Cool
2. Cool
3. ... As opposed to?
4. Meh
5. Makes sense
6. Yeah ok Superman
7. Meh
8. My guess - changing the reference to "won their first victory"
9. Emo!
10. Ok
11. Whatever
12. Ok

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK:

1. Sure
2. Cool
3. Fine
4. Buh?
5. Uh huh
6. Ok
7. ::Shrug::
8. Yippee skip

RETURN OF THE JEDI:

1. Fuh?
2. Makes sense
3. Mmm, clashing lightsabers
4. Ok
5. [Vader]NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO!!![/Vader]
6. Meh
7. Yippee skip
8. Kiwitastic
9. Aww

 

Originally posted by Nurdbot:
I hope you can buy the Prequals seperately otherwise I'm boned.

 

He will also release a Prequel boxset seperatly for those who already have the original trolgy boxset.

[Reply #526 on:]

Fuck you George Lucas. Fuck you.

[Reply #527 on:]

Cancel my Episode III 2-disc edition so.

Wait, so the Episode I-III special features disc will include all the I and II special features?   

[Reply #528 on:]

...Dammit.  I knew I should have gone for a new phone at Christmas.  *sigh* I'm almost depressed enough to read NJO now.

Also, real quick question on most of the changes: umm...why?

[Reply #529 on:]

Lucas wanted to do some. Plus, quite a few of them are good. I especially like the sound of some Jar Jar Lines removed. If they remove all the cheap attempt of humour in Episode I with Binks I'd defiantly get that box set.

I wish Lucas would leave Mos Eisley Cantina alone. First they screw up Han and Greedo, then they remove the Wolfman. There is a reason why you see blood from Ponda Baba's arm after Obi-Wan slices it off, it's been explained that his race has higher blood preassure or something.

Lucas would do all Vader fanboys a favour if he improved the Franken Vader scene. Make Palpatine force Vader to speak the ancient Sith code. It'd be a lot better than 'Where is Padme!11'.

[Reply #530 on:]

 

Originally posted by ~FazeShift~:
so the Episode I-III special features disc will include all the existing I and II DVD special features?     

[Reply #531 on:]

Possibly. These DVD's are going to have a lot of stuff on them and all 6 of them together are going to at least 80-90 dollars or more.

[Reply #532 on:]

About that Wolfman guy in the Cantina, they could have left him in: picture!

[Reply #533 on:]

Is that the wolf guy from A new hope ?

if it is where is his lightsaber

[Reply #534 on:]

What's the reference for all this?  The imdb thread that you link to is... strangely empty. 

[Reply #535 on:]

Most of those changes sound pretty stupid, to be honest.

• We know Luke is upset when Biggs eats a spoonful of laser. It might not be obvious to the emotionally crippled (most Star Wars fans, I s'pose) but it doesn't need something as obvious as the "shed a tear and look sad" cliche. That's no reason to turn him from Jedi Master of the Universe to sooking crybaby.
• Yoda's facial expressions been touched up? The whole drawcard of Yoda in the original trilogy was the bizarre puppetry.
• I am definitely opposed to this latest crop of Tarzanphobia from Mr Lucas. 

[Reply #536 on:]

That trilogy has had more patches than Battlefield 1942...

[Reply #537 on:]

If these new versions of the star wars movies are actually good i might sell off my copies of episode 1 and 2

[Reply #538 on:]

God damn him. It wasn't too long ago that I spent like $50.00 or $60.00 on the Original Trilogy boxset. Now I have to try and sell what I have (which is highly unlikely), or try and get it at Christmas.
But what's the point? In a few months, he'll probably try and release some new DVD sets. This is bull. I'll either get it never, at Christmas, or when the price drops.

[Reply #539 on:]

It is a kick in the teeth for us 1st Remastetered OT buyers, A shame really because I really want to see Yoda teach Luke how to use a Lightsaber and Snowtroopers be Whampa bait.

By the way, do you have a copy of JKA unplayed and gathering dust? Threat no more, download the Movie Battles Mod and it's Map Pack and give it a try. Good online Star Wars fun.

Me and Bushmeister play it, fun and addictive as crack. Here's the Mod Information on Wikipedia and the Mod download it self. The site is ancient compared to the Mod and needs major updating, join the forums if you have questions and while your there check out the replacement skins and sound packs.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_Battles
 http://moviebattles.com/index.php?categoryid=11

[Reply #540 on:]

 

Originally posted by Ben:
That trilogy has had more patches than Battlefield 1942...

I don't know what versions of the film I want.

"Coming Soon: Custom-Star-Wars-Saga.com!
Pick and choose whatever the hell scenes you want, put them all together in whatever order you want and give us all your cash!!"

[Reply #541 on:]

Faze, that would be giving the fans what they want, and we know how Georgie-poo feels about that sort of thing.

More like:

"Coming soon: Star Wars Mega Edition with new Force Alter technology!

Any time George Lucas changes his mind about something, his new ideas are automatically transmitted via Force Crystals (tm) implanted directly in his brain to Crystal in the dvds you own!  Now you don't have to buy a new set every 6 months!"

[Reply #542 on:]

I think he should take it one step further and make it mandatory that all previous iterations of the trilogy must be destroyed and their existence denied. Fans must be coerced into believing that whatever version of Star Wars currently available for sale is the only version that has, is, or ever will be available. Dissidents, such as those who continually pine for a pre-SE DVD release and those who cling to disproven myths such as 'Han shot first', will be rounded up and imprisoned in a special 're-education centre' on Skywalker Ranch until such time as they fall into line.

I like it. I has that 'Orwellian Chic' that is so popular with our politicians and multinational corporations these days.

[Reply #543 on:]

Some fans actually damn the older versions and god help you if you mention anything about the EU on the SWG board. Sheep.

Man, I really envy those who bought the original VHS tapes now.

Anyone tried that mod then?

[Reply #544 on:]

 

Originally posted by Nurdbot:
Man, I really envy those who bought the original VHS tapes now.

[Reply #545 on:]

ENVYYYY ENVYYY!

Gah, you non nerd! You must put them in order!

[Reply #546 on:]

Why did no one buy them? Is that what has all of you in so much anguish? No wonder you guys cry about the Special Editions. I bet some of you haven't seen the original copies in like 10 years!        

The only thing I really miss is the original music scene in ROTJ in Jabba's Palace. The Aliens singing Jedi Rocks did suck.

[Reply #547 on:]

 

Originally posted by Nurdbot:
Gah, you non nerd! You must put them in order!

Yeah, In noticed that after I posted the picture.  I don't know why they're like that.

[Reply #548 on:]

Maybe you aren't obsessive-compulsive?

[Reply #549 on:]

And yet all my cds, dvds, and games are in alphabetical order.

[Reply #550 on:]

 

We know Luke is upset when Biggs eats a spoonful of laser. It might not be obvious to the emotionally crippled (most Star Wars fans, I s'pose) but it doesn't need something as obvious as the "shed a tear and look sad" cliche.

Heh.  Next time Lucas changes things around:

(Biggs is shot down)

Luke:NNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Oh, and I have the original VHS too.

[Reply #551 on:]

On that note:

Luke: I've lost R2!
3PO: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Reply #552 on:]

Either that or
Luke: I've lost R2!
3PO: *sheds tear*

Makes sense.
I've got the 97 re-release VHS - that's sorta half-way in between isn't it?

[Reply #553 on:]

You've got baloney.

[Reply #554 on:]

How about Salami ?

[Reply #555 on:]

 

Originally posted by Ben:
You've got baloney.

 
Okay, I admit it - I hadn't even seen Star Wars before the Re-Release. 

Actually, that's a lie, I did come downstairs late at night when I was very young just in time to catch Han being Carbonited and then a little while later Luke getting his hand lopped off - that settled in my mind happily...

[Reply #556 on:]

More sad news 

[Reply #557 on:]

 

Originally posted by Nixorbo:
 Yeah, In noticed that after I posted the picture.  I don't know why they're like that.

I just looked at mine and, oddly enough, I have them in the same order.  Also, my Return of the Jedi tape is upsidedown for some reason.

[Reply #558 on:]

Maybe someone watched it?

[Reply #559 on:]

That would be my guess, Fazey.  It wasn't me, though.  I wouldn't have put the tape back out of order, much less upsidedown.  One of my sisters probably did that.

Well, I'm too lazy to fix it, so it'll just have to stay that way for now, Yoda standing on his head and all.