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So are you buying the new Star Wars Trilogy?

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Old 05-22-06 | 06:43 PM
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No sale. I'm not the biggest fan of the movies so I'm content with my current box set. And if I was a big fan, the lack of anamorphic would probably turn me off of them anyway.
Old 05-22-06 | 06:46 PM
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I don't think I will if they are non-anamorphic. If they end up being anamorphic, then I will probably buy them.
Old 05-22-06 | 06:46 PM
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Nope, never seen any of the Star Wars films, no plans to start now.

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Old 05-22-06 | 06:47 PM
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Non-anamorphic release = no sale as well (and I hate double dips).
Old 05-22-06 | 06:55 PM
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If they're non-anamorphic: no fucking way.
Old 05-22-06 | 07:05 PM
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As long as the quality of the O-OT "extras" are of better quality than the bootlegs floating around, I'll buy them... anamorphic would be great, but if they're not... it won't be a show stopper.
Old 05-22-06 | 07:19 PM
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If these films are not Anamorphic....NO SALE!!
Old 05-22-06 | 07:43 PM
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Since the rumors are that my $10 "eBay import" trilogy has the same image quality as the "extras" on these releases, I think I'll pass.
Old 05-22-06 | 07:46 PM
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There won't be any 'extras' for the O-OT to speak of since they are considered an 'extra' themselves. I was all set to buy Star Wars yet again, but I will NOT buy them if they're not anamorphic. I don't really consider it sending a message with my pocketbook, because I think if the majority of people don't buy them, Lucas will simply look at the numbers and say, "See, I always knew people preferred the Special Editions anyway." So we're damned if we do and damned if we don't. I'm not trying to send Lucas a message. I simply won't be buying them because I refuse to buy widescreen movies that are non-anamorphic -- period.
Old 05-22-06 | 07:50 PM
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No. The SE set that I purchased last year is just fine.
Old 05-22-06 | 07:50 PM
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I was on the fence which means I would probably end up picking them up. Not now. I have a nice set of SE's and the original LD's if I really feel like I need to see the theatrical version. I could just rip the LD's and burn them to DVD and have the same end result.
Old 05-22-06 | 07:51 PM
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I know I'm just being stupid by rebuying these, but I have to. I know they'll eventually come again, but I can't help myself. I have a sickness. I'll at least be able to give my single-disc sets (sans the bonus) to a family member for Christmas or something. So it isn't like I'm spending the full amount on them again, right? Lucas has busted the O-ring in my ass...
Old 05-22-06 | 07:52 PM
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Since I already own these transfers on LD, buying this would be stupid.

Even if I didn't, the non-anamorphic DVDs would be an automatic no-sale.

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Old 05-22-06 | 08:09 PM
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Non-anamorphic?

No deal, Howie!
Old 05-22-06 | 08:17 PM
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I have the definitive edition laserdiscs, so I'll be in no hurry to get these if they are non-anamorphic. Will probably pick them up used.
Old 05-22-06 | 08:39 PM
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I'm not going to buy them even though I'm a huge SW fan. The orignal box set is fine.
Old 05-22-06 | 08:41 PM
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No way. I will stick with the current set. They may not be perfect, but for my purposes, they are just fine.
Old 05-22-06 | 08:47 PM
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No.

Although a HD-DVD/BD release will occur (that I would eventually also purchase), I would have bought them if they were anamorphic DVDs. But as others have said: no anamorphic, no sale.
Old 05-22-06 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Inner Logik
I'm not going to buy them even though I'm a huge SW fan. The orignal box set is fine.
I'm a huge fan of the original cuts...making the recent collection far from fine. If they release them anamorphic, it will be a no-brainer...I'll buy it. If not anamorphic....then who the hell is responsible for that? That would be an ignorant call. No...I'd pass.

I also must say that I find it weird that people buy a shitload of dvds but say they won't be getting an HDTV anytime soon because they can't afford it. Cut down on the fucking buying and get a proper display.
Old 05-22-06 | 09:43 PM
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I plan on buying the set.
Old 05-22-06 | 10:37 PM
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I'd buy them even if they were in Black & White with mono sound.

These are the ORIGINAL VERSIONS of my favorite movie series, the films I grew up with, when STAR WARS was "from the Adventures of Luke Skywalker," not "the Redemption of Annakin Skywalker" or whatever BS Lucas has talked himself into this week.

And I'm gonna send the SE versions BACK to the ranch!
Old 05-22-06 | 10:47 PM
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Yeah I'm going to buy them. Only have the originals on VHS, so this will be an upgrade. I'll see if I can see the SE off as I've already got them

Were there details about the trilogy coming out on HD-DVD or BluRay?
Old 05-22-06 | 10:49 PM
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Non-anamorphic means no sale for me as well.

I may pick them up used eventually for really cheap but as far as Lucasfilm getting any money out of me for them...nope! I would rather buy an anamorphic bootleg copy again.

I've been living off bootlegs & laserdiscs for them for close to 10 years, I think I will survive. What's funny is all the crap that has gone on for that long has made me less and less of a Star Wars fan with each passing year. Someday I hope to not care at all.

And I also put in a vote for a more specific poll.
Old 05-22-06 | 11:58 PM
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I'm not going to buy them unless Lucas does the right thing.
Old 05-23-06 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
And I also put in a vote for a more specific poll.
How much more specific would you like it??

Were there details about the trilogy coming out on HD-DVD or BluRay?
Fox is BR only at the moment. No, no details at all. Doubtful that they're coming out.


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