One and Only Star Wars Trilogy: Collector's Giftset DVD Announcement Discussion

GeoffK · 02-09-04, 08:04 PM

It's official:

It's the big DVD announcement you've all been waiting for: Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox have announced the DVD Release for Star Wars Trilogy DVD on September 21st. This special 4 disc box set will include the three "original' Star Wars movies (Star Wars IV: A New Hope, Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi) presented in THX Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital-EX. Each film will be released in the 'Special Edition' version (including the changes made to the films for their theatrical re-release in 1997) and feature audio commentary by George Lucas and select members of the cast and crew. There will NOT be an option to view the films in their original theatrical version and the films will not be sold individually. In addition to the three features the box set will also feature a fourth disc including making-of documentaries and features for the 3 films as well as a 2 hour documentary including never-before-seen footage. Exact pricing for the set, specific disc extras and an official pre-order date to be announced in the weeks ahead.

That's right folks... we're the first DVD site to bring you official word on this, despite never posting a rumor for this set

QuiGonJosh · 02-09-04, 08:08 PM

Alan Smithee · 02-09-04, 08:18 PM

Let me be the first to say no original versions, no sale!!

Satoshi · 02-09-04, 08:19 PM

Let me be the first to say that I'll buy whatever they put out!

QuiGonJosh · 02-09-04, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Let me be the first to say no original versions, no sale!!

purplechoe · 02-09-04, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by QuiGonJosh

I know you are, but what am I...

Rogue588 · 02-09-04, 08:23 PM

Let me be the first to say no special editions, no sale!!

Brian Gentz · 02-09-04, 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by Satoshi
Let me be the first to say that I'll buy whatever they put out!

I'll secound that

Wannabe · 02-09-04, 08:24 PM

I'll only buy it if Greedo shoots first. Han's a nice guy and he'd only fire back in self-defense. Plus, Han made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs...I think that's some kind of record.

Rypro 525 · 02-09-04, 08:25 PM

i'll buy if there are consiterable amount of extras and or if lucas does at least a commentary.

QuiGonJosh · 02-09-04, 08:26 PM

Well then I guess your not buying the set...

El-Kabong · 02-09-04, 08:26 PM

Lets get this out of the way right now:

Blah, blah, blah, Lucas raped my childhood, blah, blah, blah, Jar Jar sucks, blah, blah, blah, episode 1 sucked ass, blah, blah, blah, Special Editions suck, blah, blah, blah.

Now - with all the detractor's arguments out in the open, lets get on to the goodies!

QuiGonJosh · 02-09-04, 08:30 PM

Here Here!

GeoffK · 02-09-04, 08:31 PM

Now you all can see why I'm making this a one and only thread

vivarey · 02-09-04, 08:31 PM

Of course I will buy them! But at this point, the magic is gone.

DarthVong · 02-09-04, 08:32 PM

I'll buy them no matter what. Yes, I am Lucas' bitch.

shizawn · 02-09-04, 08:37 PM

Would still prefer separate 2-disc versions to match up with Episodes 1 and 2, but I'll be getting this for sure.

Can't wait to hear what the extras are.

tacomantt · 02-09-04, 08:39 PM

What no 16 disc set? I'm out of here! Where's the petition?

DVD Josh · 02-09-04, 08:42 PM

You all know you are going to buy it no matter what

Julie Walker · 02-09-04, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by DVD Josh
You all know you are going to buy it no matter what

Not me,I have terrific self control & already have the original versions on laserdisc. So no need to rebuy the set if its SE only..& I just have to hope my laserdiscs don't rot. yet I would rather go the rest of my life,NEVER seeing the films again,than viewing SE only

May seem extreme,but then again I was always a more casual fan to begin with & have only seen the films about 5 times each in my entire life.

Yet the original versions were the ones I loved the most,but the magic was ruined in the SEs.

So you can add me to the 'honestly not buying' list if they are SE only. Now if they were the original versions,then of course I would buy them in an instant!

svenge · 02-09-04, 09:08 PM

O-OT only in my house!

Wannabe · 02-09-04, 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by Julie Walker
Yet the original versions were the ones I loved the most,but the magic was ruined in the SEs.

Why don't you people get it? The originals had all of those cheesy miniature models and there were hardly any creatures in Mos Eisley. Now, you can see those cool CGI effects circa 1997 in their digital glory. Plus, the originals didn't have Jabba the Hutt getting his tail stepped on by Han...I never laughed so hard as when I saw that! Ah, good times.

Mountain Biker · 02-09-04, 09:20 PM

OT, SE...whatever is announced, I'm definitely buying!!!!

TomOpus · 02-09-04, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by DarthVong
I'll buy them no matter what. Yes, I am Lucas' bitch.

I'm in too.

Can I be the "Executive Assistant-to-the-Bitch"?

ChrisHicks · 02-09-04, 09:31 PM

let me be the 1st to say that 95%(being modest here) of those that say they won't buy them will.

02-09-04, 08:04 PM	#1
GeoffK G! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,920	One and Only Star Wars Trilogy: Collector's Giftset DVD Announcement Discussion It's official: It's the big DVD announcement you've all been waiting for: Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox have announced the DVD Release for Star Wars Trilogy DVD on September 21st. This special 4 disc box set will include the three "original' Star Wars movies (Star Wars IV: A New Hope, Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi) presented in THX Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital-EX. Each film will be released in the 'Special Edition' version (including the changes made to the films for their theatrical re-release in 1997) and feature audio commentary by George Lucas and select members of the cast and crew. There will NOT be an option to view the films in their original theatrical version and the films will not be sold individually. In addition to the three features the box set will also feature a fourth disc including making-of documentaries and features for the 3 films as well as a 2 hour documentary including never-before-seen footage. Exact pricing for the set, specific disc extras and an official pre-order date to be announced in the weeks ahead. That's right folks... we're the first DVD site to bring you official word on this, despite never posting a rumor for this set __________________ I founded the place, but that doesn't mean IB-Dick.

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Alan Smithee DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: USA Posts: 2,126	Let me be the first to say no original versions, no sale!!

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Wannabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hollywood Posts: 994	I'll only buy it if Greedo shoots first. Han's a nice guy and he'd only fire back in self-defense. Plus, Han made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs...I think that's some kind of record.

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QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,220	Well then I guess your not buying the set...

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El-Kabong Suspended Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Flava-Country! Posts: 3,964	Lets get this out of the way right now: Blah, blah, blah, Lucas raped my childhood, blah, blah, blah, Jar Jar sucks, blah, blah, blah, episode 1 sucked ass, blah, blah, blah, Special Editions suck, blah, blah, blah. Now - with all the detractor's arguments out in the open, lets get on to the goodies!

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QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,220	Here Here!

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shizawn DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 6,471	Would still prefer separate 2-disc versions to match up with Episodes 1 and 2, but I'll be getting this for sure. Can't wait to hear what the extras are. __________________ Born to be mild.

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tacomantt DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,167	What no 16 disc set? I'm out of here! Where's the petition? __________________ As always this is only my opinion, but the only opinion that really counts.

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svenge Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Land of Twilight Posts: 152	O-OT only in my house!

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