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Today Will Be A Day Long Remembered! That's Not True, That's Impossible!!!

ARRGGHHHH!!!! by Batutta	May 3rd, 2006 10:02:36 PM
Now I have to buy these movies again. DAMN YOU LUCAS!!!!
Love Him Completely? by Drunken Irishman	May 3rd, 2006 10:04:49 PM
While this is good news, I still haven't forgiven him for Jar-Jar.
TOO SOON!!! by TheBaxter	May 3rd, 2006 10:05:31 PM
Han shot too soon
Yub Nub! by ChrisPC24	May 3rd, 2006 10:06:26 PM
Nanananaaaa!
God damnit by Bean_	May 3rd, 2006 10:06:41 PM
I have to buy the DVDs all over again? Fuck that!
HOLY HELL!!! by KCMOSHer	May 3rd, 2006 10:10:04 PM
If this is some kind of prank, Knowles, may you spend eternity rotting in the fetid bowels of the devil himself. If you're telling the truth, I'm going to go play the lottery, FAST.
Does anyone really care anymore? by glitzless	May 3rd, 2006 10:12:09 PM
Hasn't Lucas done it in already... and who doesn't have the originals burned on DVD already? Lucas won't get a dime from me! I've learned my lesson.
WAAAAAAAAAA by George Newman	May 3rd, 2006 10:14:34 PM

First, RED SONJA gets remade and now this news... by ABking	May 3rd, 2006 10:15:19 PM
The gods have been too kind, lol!
Fuck you Lucas you magnificent greedy bastard. by Rowley Birkin QC	May 3rd, 2006 10:20:18 PM

YES!!!!!!!!! Thank you, George. RESPECT! by Laserbrain	May 3rd, 2006 10:22:21 PM
This is great news. Great news. Almost can't believe it.
Wow. by seanny_d	May 3rd, 2006 10:22:21 PM
Being that I cannot remember anything about these movies before their 1997 remasterings, this should be an interesting experience. I've always wanted to experience these movies as the original audiences did. That being said, this is a complete milk-job. They wait two years after releasing the originals, waiting for most of the people who held out hope to cave in, and then they go and ask for more. These better be dirt-ass cheap. But even if they aren't, I'll buy them anyway and star wars will be another set that I will have multiple copies of.
WTF?? OMG!! by Grimjack99	May 3rd, 2006 10:26:30 PM
And other geek-speak expletives! More of my money has to go to George? Well played, Mr. Lucas. Well played.
Yaaahoooooo! by MrD	May 3rd, 2006 10:27:04 PM

Oh please, this was planned from the beginning by zikade zarathos	May 3rd, 2006 10:27:59 PM
Everyone goes and buys the new set, then Lucas drops the bomb and everyone buys it again. Fuck 'em, I didn't buy the first set and I ain't buying these.
This is what you assholes always wanted... by Black Jesus	May 3rd, 2006 10:28:38 PM
And now you're complaining about it? Good thing I never bought the current DVD's. Suckers.
Raise your hand... by CatVutt	May 3rd, 2006 10:28:59 PM
...if you did NOT see this coming. I mean, has Lucas EVER passed up a chance to make us buy the same GODDAMN things over and over again? That said, I DO like the fact that it's specifically the original "A New Hope", before it was actually called that. But...anybody notice the conspicuous absence of any form of the terms 'remastered' or 'digitally remastered' with respect to the Original Theatrical releases? Wait for the outrage, and the inevitable separate 'remastered' versions fo the films, and THEN a couple years later, the 20 DVD Boxset with all the films, every trailer ever made, action figure commercials, that old PBS documentary, The Clone Wars cartoon, and a new 'retrospective' documentary...blah blah blah...it's never going to end, folks. I'm convinced of it. This last one, of course, will occur right before holographic discs hit big, and Lucas announces the release of the Original Trilogy - Special Editions on one HVD with bonus features being the first ever release of the Deleted Scenes from all three films.
This better come out in HD or Blu-Ray! by Batutta	May 3rd, 2006 10:31:36 PM

No Way by woxel1	May 3rd, 2006 10:33:51 PM
NO. WAY.
HAHAHAHA---FOOLS!!!! by Nagual	May 3rd, 2006 10:35:21 PM
I KNEW, just KNEW, that Lucas, being a capitalist above all else, would hold the originals in reserve for the day when he had bled the masses dry for all Star Wars crapola he could. I never bought a single Star Wars DVD, either because they are the shit prequels, or because they were bastardized. Well I sure am glad I had that foresight--and I'll have the luxury of my own hypocrisy by giving Lucas my hardearned cash at last while calling him a LIAR and HYPOCRITE here--if your new DEFACED versions were so "definitive" George, how come you didn't WALK THE WALK and DESTROY them, hmmmm? I can hope just for shits and giggles that these actually OUTSELL the previous DEFACED versions, although that's extremely unlikely...
The only thing I want in HD or Blu-Ray by c4andmore	May 3rd, 2006 10:35:31 PM
is porn, sweet porn
OH HELL YEAH by IAmLegolas	May 3rd, 2006 10:36:30 PM
I can love Star Wars again. HELL HATH FROZEN OVER !!!!
This is what the internet is all about. by beastie	May 3rd, 2006 10:37:37 PM
Complaining and complaining about something until someone gives in, then complain about the fact that they gave in. Seriously, STOP!!!
Win! by trysop	May 3rd, 2006 10:39:39 PM
Finally all you Special Edition haters win! You guys deserve something after all the complaining you do ;)
I just wept a single tear of joy. by Mr Brownstone	May 3rd, 2006 10:39:40 PM
Never bought the special editions, but I will buy these... and then again on BluRay probably. Finally I can enjoy The Star Wars as I did before their digital desecration by the evil empire.
Congrats, bestie by dictatordaniel	May 3rd, 2006 10:41:31 PM
You have the quote of the night. Good stuff man, good stuff.
One Happy Customer! by thecrazyarmenian	May 3rd, 2006 10:42:16 PM
Why on gods earth do people ever crap on additional releases? "How DARE Lucas (Jackson, Speilberg, etc.) re-release their move with additional/updated/old material!" They release different versions of the film because people want to buy the product. If people don
beastie* by dictatordaniel	May 3rd, 2006 10:42:33 PM
Fraking spellchecker was broken.
1080p please. by Hercules	May 3rd, 2006 10:42:38 PM
zap zoom red leader
RESTORED??? by therightclique	May 3rd, 2006 10:43:05 PM
my big question is will the original versions be restored?!??!? because the dvds look so awesome, it would be a shame to have only the older unrestored prints.
Personally, I'm waiting for... by Orbots Commander	May 3rd, 2006 10:44:02 PM
the Super Duper Mega Extra Really Special Director's Cut Edition of the Star Wars trilogy, that will be available in 2009. Jeez, Fox and Lucas are figuratively turning us all upside down and shaking us for every last nickel and piece of lint we have left in our pockets.
well, finally by xenaman	May 3rd, 2006 10:44:03 PM
it sure took long enough,considering the world WANTS to give you money!
Yet another version ... by docfalken	May 3rd, 2006 10:46:04 PM
How many times am I going to buy these same films? Seriously, I have a house littered with different versions of the trilogy. Format, schmormat.
Oh...yes. by Mr. Lahey	May 3rd, 2006 10:47:49 PM
Oh fuck yes. Headline mislead me, though. I was cringing while expecting to read that David/James/Hayden had passed away.
FINALLY!!!!!! by onefalsemove	May 3rd, 2006 10:54:00 PM
This will be a day long remembered.........
This is the real sell out. by Lazarus Long	May 3rd, 2006 10:59:50 PM
I'm a bit miffed that George didn't stick to his guns. Although I had issues with the Special Edition, it seems so juvenile to let a few moments spoil a 7-hour trilogy. The updated effects (especially on ESB) more than made up for a couple misfires. The addition of McDiarmid on the DVDs was worth losing Sebastian Shaw (really, who gives a shit?). Lucas giving in to a bunch of bratty fanboy whiners is the true pathetic move here, and I don't know whether it's greed or just a soft spot, but the bottom line is that if all Lucas cared about was money, he would have released Star Wars on DVD when the medium first started. This is only the second release, people. DVDs have been around for over 10 years. He could have cashed in several times over by now. I won't be buying this Dolby 2.0 crap, as I don't need to see these films in anything less than optimum quality.
Can't wait till August, when I download it! by rivercb	May 3rd, 2006 11:03:53 PM

Lazarus has sand in his vagina by Frankenblogger	May 3rd, 2006 11:06:25 PM
Hell has frozen over. Thank you, George Lucas.
Yes yes FUCKING YES! by Zeke25:17	May 3rd, 2006 11:06:32 PM
Four days after my birthday, I will own Star Wars goodness that I first saw, and loved, when I was 11 years old. My bro-in-law bought the dvd trilogy when it first came out and it was a fucking abomination, mainly because of the stupid Han/Greedo stuff. The originals are what we grew up liking, and FINALLY, that's what we get. Bravo!
So this will be the Fifth (5th!!!) time I buy this set! by Toby Wan	May 3rd, 2006 11:09:43 PM
Let me count the ways. Original VHS set. Special Edition VHS set. The bootleg Original series DVD's ripped off the Laserdiscs. The DVD set I got last year. And now this set....Congratulations Mr. Lucas, I am officially your BITCH. And with this set, I have now spent more money on Star Wars media than I have on Poon Tang.(and that is saying a fucking lot)
And one more thing.... by Toby Wan	May 3rd, 2006 11:13:09 PM
If you guys think that this will be on HD or Blu Ray you are friggin high. How else would my pimp get me to buy my sixth set in about two years or so.... Dammit!!!
Tired All The Time by BigSugar	May 3rd, 2006 11:15:45 PM
To be frank, I think this is more trying to cut out piracy (ie. the DVD versions out there of the laserdisc). I've got no problem with Lucas wanting to correct the things he feels were wrong with the original trilogy, but isn't there something to sentiment that once a product is released to the public, it then ceases to be the property of the director, et al? I have a vivid memory of SW from my youth and the fact is that the "enhancements" that Lucas made didn't do anything to change the story (although adding the Jaba sequence back was just a bad idea and that's a fact). Shouldn't we have the choice of either in light of the fact that there is no signifigant difference in the films in the many versions? I didn't purchase the first DVD release specifically for this reason, and fanboy that I am, I have never whined about it.
SE Jabba's Palace and Ewok songs are inexcusable by George Newman	May 3rd, 2006 11:17:28 PM
ESB definitely benefited the most from the SE treatment. When i was 6-10 years old I actually liked the movie the least. VHS quality yellow-orangish Cloud City was hideous. So i definitely appreciate what they did there. But the changes elsewhere, especially in ROTJ are very distracting and detremental to the original versions.
Great news but... by Darth Thoth	May 3rd, 2006 11:23:06 PM
Well, I almost can't believe it. The pain has been for so long that I'm sort of numb and desensitized. Still, this is GREAT news! I will be there. My only thing though- the video better be restored at great quality. And also, is 5.1 surround too much to ask for these days? Come on Lucasfilm. Don't y'all have a rep to uphold regarding offering the highest quality available. Oh well. This set will be pre-ordered and will eventually look good on my shelf... next to my 50 other incarnations of the trilogy. Holla!
HD-DVD by Darth Thoth	May 3rd, 2006 11:26:33 PM
Also, I have this sense we are only getting these not because of fan-demand but because LucasFilm is trying to get the last bit of cash out of us for Star Wars DVD stuff before HD-DVD really hits. Then, they'll be able to charge us again for the special editions, theatricals, prequels, original trilogy, clone wars cartoon, etc.
You poor beggars, you poor Pavlovian mutts... by Laserbrain	May 3rd, 2006 11:30:40 PM
You've got buy them again, do you? Nobody forced you to buy them the first time. If you've got the Special Editions on DVD then you are most likely satisfied with them. You voted with your purchase and you got what you wanted and deserved. If customer demand is prompting this new release then we old stonewallers are getting, finally, what we deserve. I never spent a red-cent on those SE DVDS, wouldn't have owned them or watched them for free and in a short while I'll have those Original Editions and my self-respect. In fact, I may just hold out a titch longer for those HD versions which will undoubtedly arrive with great fanfare a year or two from now. Yeah, maybe I will. I can do it. You can do it too if you try. Just Say No. Or Yes. Just make a choice and stand by it and don't whine when you get what you asked for. HA HA HA HA! I get MY Star Wars back! Oh, glorious day.... Oh, jeez, I'm getting light headed...
2.0 Sound and Unrestored! by ShiftyEyedDog	May 3rd, 2006 11:33:56 PM
HAHAHA! Well you whiny bitches wanted them original and untainted...you got it! I love that Lucasfilm is giving you guys a big F.U. by not resotring them, and I think he's right to do so. I mean you wanted them as they were, right? Oh no, you guys want them altered, but only in ways you approve of! ...Whiners...
more money for Lucas by Rupee88	May 3rd, 2006 11:35:13 PM
Or maybe I'm wrong and his heart is in the right place...ahhahahaahah
Shoulda given us this choice back in 2004... by iron pills	May 3rd, 2006 11:36:41 PM
This was one of the things that made me fall in love with the dvd format. The options. You wanted to watch the movie full screen, you got it (even though I never did, neither will I, ever choose to see the film panned and scanned)want to see it in widescreen, you have that choice also. Want to watch the original theatrical cut, it's there. Wanna watch the extended director's cut, you have a branching feature that includes the cut scenes, a la Terminator 2. Not really sure if this feature was taken advantage of more often, I'm not sure. Would love to know if there are other discs with this option. Regardless, it kinda pisses me off how they choose to split a movie in two, with a theatrical cut, and the xtreme, unrated director's cut. You want exclusive, behind the scenes? Sorry, you have to get the super deluxe edition. A shame when all of this stuff used to be crammed into one, 2 disc set at a decent price. I'm all for nostalgia, but with the clarity of dvd, the original movies are just gonna look "reaalllyy" dated. I know, what really matters is the story. It's just that people who may not have seen the OT in a while, may be in for a rude awakening, now that they can watch these back to back with the 2004 editions. Personally, my buying of Star Wars movies on this generation format are done. Now, on hd-dvd or blu-ray, whoever comes out on top, I may think about it...
Re: ShiftyEyedDog by Little Beavis	May 3rd, 2006 11:39:34 PM
Right on my brother... if these whiney little purists want the movie how it was originally presented, well they're fucking gonna get the picture without the digital clean-ups plus the donkey-ass 2.0 stereo. You cannot have a custom trilogy you geeks-- it's either going to be in it's true original form or the special edition-- now deal with it; hope you don't gag too hard while you're choking down Lucas' cock.
With this, can you make your own version that you like? by Kraken	May 3rd, 2006 11:54:43 PM
I mean, how hard would it be to take both the dvds, lay the 5.1 soundtrack from the special ed over the original footage. Or even better just put both movies into an editing program and then restore the SE with the original scenes that you like and leave the restored scenes in where they didn't change anything in the SE drastically. It's CUSTOM Star Wars!! And as long as you don't release it, then I don't see why it would be illegal to do so if you buy the set because it comes with both versions. Either way man, it's the ORIGINAL cut on DVD!! I can live with Dolby 2.0! I can finally buy Star Wars on DVD (yes, I held out, I haven't bought the SE on DVD)
Yo Lucas, cut Hayden out of the 2004 ROTJ! by Horseflesh	May 3rd, 2006 11:58:36 PM
That shot looked like shit.
episode IV by acebandage	May 4th, 2006 12:00:53 AM
Are you sure there was a time that the scroll did NOT read "episode IV A New Hope" at the beginning? I mean, I was young when I saw it those seven times in the theater, but I was pretty sure it was always episode IV...in fact, Trivial Pursuit had a question asking what movie was entitled episode IV in a fictional series of movies.
THIS is why I never bought the DVD's!!! by IamNumber1	May 4th, 2006 12:01:39 AM
I KNEW GEORGIE PORGIE WOULD DO THIS EVENTUALLY! To anyone who held out this long and called his bluff, I salute you. I was seriously willing to never watch star wars again because of what he did to the original trilogy. I do believe that an artists (ha!) work is his even after it is released to the people, but that's why I would not buy the DVD's. I still am going to hold out until I hear a few reviews of the DVD's, just in case they are not 100% untouched. I would suck if George released the original trilogy just to see Han still shooting second. The final raping of the childhood.
do any Empire detractors remember? by ufoclub	May 4th, 2006 12:05:23 AM
remember the slicing critique of "Empire Strikes Back" in Fantastic Films back in the day? It was so point on brilliant.
episode 4 scroll.... by Bouncy X	May 4th, 2006 12:06:07 AM
from what i've read, the original 77 release didnt have "episode 4"...that was added to it when the movie was re-released shortly before empire came out..
Yay! Looking forward to seeing the REAL movies again! by Flim Springfield	May 4th, 2006 12:06:23 AM

STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL better be on it! by Uncapie	May 4th, 2006 12:07:43 AM
I want to see the Bea Arthur nude scenes that were cut!
Remember the assy 5.1 mix on the Jaws DVD? by Osmosis Jones	May 4th, 2006 12:08:36 AM
And how many people (myself included) bemoaned the lack of the original MONO sound mix? If the Star Wars movies were originally released in 2.0, then I'm perfectly happy, especially on a set that's genuinely giving us the ORIGINAL films. Thank you, George.
Some extras would be cool, but nothing post-1983! by Flim Springfield	May 4th, 2006 12:12:09 AM
How about those never-used scenes on Tatooine from the beginning of "Star Wars"? Has there even been a clear copy of those released??
To clarify... by CatVutt	May 4th, 2006 12:13:26 AM
I really doubt anybody's bitching about these finally getting released. What's annoying is that, if you want them, as of now anyway, it looks like you've gotta pay for yet another copy of the SE DVDs just to get them. I hate that shit. And no, Lucas ain't the only one guilty of that kind of crap, but it is truly annoying. I'll wait to see what the full deal is before I decide. There's always Netflix, rip and burn.
I just came by eveelcapitalist	May 4th, 2006 12:13:54 AM
I'm beating off across my computer monitor as we speak. I am coming hot streams of milky white semen right across my screen. I am imagining Harry squeezing my nipples with George Lucas' finger up my ass right now as with each stroke I fire load after load of steaming hot and salty sperm across my computer. OH GOD, USE THE FORCE, LUUUUUUUUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
HD or Blu-Ray Porn by godoffireinhell	May 4th, 2006 12:16:45 AM
c4andmore are you really that interested in seeing genital warts and all the other disgusting details that DVD resolution is mercifully making hard to spot?
I thought the Special Edition was his definitive vision by Angry Mean Panda	May 4th, 2006 12:20:47 AM
Oh George, you greedy, greedy man. And before anyone says something about complaining, I never gave a shit about the originals not being on DVD.
fuck that, i ain't buying it by KyleKrane	May 4th, 2006 12:25:02 AM
you got all my money you gonna get you rapist
Why should Peter Jackson have all the fan-screwing fun? by Flim Springfield	May 4th, 2006 12:29:07 AM
At least Lucas is releasing something the fans really want, not four-hour snoozefests.
Christmas Special? by PencilNeckedGeek	May 4th, 2006 12:33:01 AM
Sounds like Lucas is finally coming 'round, after all these years! Hey, maybe ESB will feature The Christmas Special as a bonus! Or maybe just the Boba Fett cartoon from it.
Hey, I remember ... by Flickerhead	May 4th, 2006 12:35:48 AM
... when I was a kid, my dad telling me all about this cool new "surround" sound installed at the theatre. I sat in stunned amazement as the sound effects zapped back and forth through the auditorium. 2.0 is just fine by this old fella, so long as we finally get the pre-bastardized versions of the Holy Trilogy.
Whoa!whoa!whoa!!! Han shot first???!?? by RaylanGivens	May 4th, 2006 12:39:08 AM
...I'm surprised no one's ever mentioned that before! Ah, in all seriousness, this is great news.... for those of us that haven't bought the 18 other versions.
At first, I was pretty excited... by Deadwood Dan	May 4th, 2006 12:39:32 AM
...and then, I wasn't...and I know I'll buy all 3 on September 12th. The date was burnt into my brain within mere moments of reading the press release. Shit. I'm a sucker. This'll be good.
George Lucas just unraped my childhood partially by Det. John Kimble	May 4th, 2006 12:50:17 AM
Something still must be done about Episodes I,II & III
Han Solo: War Criminal by Regis Travolta	May 4th, 2006 12:53:26 AM
Han never had any right for pre-emptive violence against Greedo. You liberals accused Bush of being a war criminal for pre-emptively attacking Iraq. Same for Solo. He must be tried before the intergalactic war crimes tribunal. Han is a murderer. There's no doubt about this from a legal standpoint. I demand he be arrested and put on trial!
The article says 2-Disk with the Special Edition... by Lutz	May 4th, 2006 12:54:07 AM
I was kind of hoping for just a box set with the three original movies. :[
The bottom just fell out of the LaserDisc SW resales by Det. John Kimble	May 4th, 2006 12:56:10 AM
Now if we can just get a Criterion re-release of Blade Runner in Hi-Def... with all the extras.
This is fantastic news. by Cotton McKnight	May 4th, 2006 12:59:15 AM
I always knew that there would be another incarnation of Star Wars on DVD (presumably all 6 released as a box set), so I don't mind this much. I got the first ones as a Christmas present and I will buy these myself. Oh and to the one asking about it saying episode 4, it actually only started saying that in 1978, during the re-release. I am not sure when it said "A new hope" but I do know that much. Just to give ya'll some perspective, I was 2 months past my third birthday when Star Wars came out in 1977, and I went absolutely BANANAS over it. It has affected everything I have done in my life. If I ever have kids, I am going to show them that movie around the same age because I think its the perfect time- you are too young to really understand it, but you are old enough to be completely blown away. As such, I dont have the cynicism that some of the people who were older had.. (you know the 11 year olds who saw that movie in 77).
Money makes the world go round... by ScarranHalfBreed	May 4th, 2006 01:00:04 AM
...the world go round, the world go round. When does a movie maker become a greeeeeeeedy businessman? And Peter Jackson would have ruined his films had he released just the extended versions and not the theatrical ones, Springfield, you trolling twat box.
I'll still hold onto my laserdiscs. by Cash Bailey	May 4th, 2006 01:00:17 AM
Might sell them for a bundle at some point.
Holy shit that's truly cool news. by IAmJack'sUserID	May 4th, 2006 01:05:15 AM

Both are hardworking, and will serve you well. by damagedinc	May 4th, 2006 01:06:13 AM
trilogy (unaltered)-vhs, thx'd widescreen trilogy-vhs (unaltered), special edition-vhs, special edition-dvd, now trilogy (unaltered)-dvd. For some reason, my first ever copy of Return of the Jedi's audio was screwed up so that the everything played loud except the voices. So I'm pretty much doing all this so I can hear "It's alright, trust me" instead of "It's alright, I can see a little better now". Some might deem this purchase "wasteful".
To all you nasty SE lovers, who gloated about it .... by Snuffles	May 4th, 2006 01:07:31 AM
... GO TO HELL! The "SE" lovers, on the Star Wars Usenet boards, were always so nasty, always saying "Suck it up! The originals will never be seen again! Lucas has spoken!" As one of those die hard "won't buy the SE's" people, I'm glad that our endless pissing and moaning was finally heard.
STAR WARS is like WIZARD of OZ by half vader	May 4th, 2006 01:07:46 AM
The original version is a part of modern culture (not just pop-culture) and an historical document in the true sense of the word. Even though he seems to be doing it begrudgingly ("the pioneering, if dated" - how many of his own FX geniuses did he piss off with THAT one) and the cynical side of me says that the 2004 versions are bundled with the originals so George can say, "Look. I was RIGHT. The new ones are MUCH better.", at the end of the day we've GOT them. Even if it's for a few months until George takes his ball again and goes home, all pouty-like.________________So stop whinging. Han has a character arc again. The redundant scenes are gone. We can see it in all its glory, warts and all. And by warts I mean Jedi.____________Another cynical side of me says this may be used by Fox as their "Killer App." for Blu-Ray to win the hi-def war, depending on whether George makes them wait for the 30th anniversay or not. Or maybe next year is for the stereoscopic 3-d versions. We'll see I guess.______________Finally - 1080i? I???? Are you guys on crack?
Lego Star Wars was quite a nice game. by proper	May 4th, 2006 01:11:36 AM
Salutations stone cold stonewallers.I'd appreciate it if these discs had the original 1970's/80's making of documentaries.Nothing after 1983 maaannn.
SPIELBERG: See?! Release the original E.T. now!! by TopHat	May 4th, 2006 01:14:37 AM
Yes, the one with no cgi bullshit E.T., and the one with GUNS, not pussy walkie talkies! Back on track ...can anyone tell me if the original trilogy will be widescreen and remastered?
Too many questions. Too many questions. by TopHat	May 4th, 2006 01:20:38 AM
1) Will it be widescreen? 2) Will it be remastered (not changed like special edition) to look great, or is it just gonna be some VHS transfer? 3) Will there be any extras like the infamous Christmas special? Gawd.
TOP HAT by Darth Melkor	May 4th, 2006 01:21:45 AM
Spielberg did release the original version of ET. It comes with the enhanced ET on Disc 2.
Wondered how George'd pay for the staff Xmas party... by GreatWhiteNoise	May 4th, 2006 01:29:00 AM
Take my money. Please. And give me that sweet Sandcrawler-driving-during-the -day goodness.
ScarranHalfBreed: The issue isn't the two releases, by Flim Springfield	May 4th, 2006 01:29:24 AM
so much as the timing. I have no problem with Peter Jackson releasing a regular and special edition of his movies, but release them at the same time! (As many other films are doing now.) Releasing the regular first is just a way to grab as much money from the hardcore fans who can't wait to watch the film at home. The best part was when ROTK first came out, since everyone was catching on to the pattern by then, Jackson hinted that the extended edition "might not be ready by Christmas." Haha, as if!
It's 1977 in 2006! by Crash Crator	May 4th, 2006 01:30:09 AM
*****Thanks, Mr. Lucas, I take back every bad thing I ever said about you. Besides, my illegal SW laser disc-rip is not what it once was. All Geeks, report in!
bo-ring. by occula	May 4th, 2006 01:37:38 AM
what-ev. if anyone wants the real deal, i own DVD transfers of the original laserdiscs AND a DVD of the christmas special. i'll burn you a copy if you promise never to suck lucas' dick again.
Harry, BTW-Great article/subject title by Darth Thoth	May 4th, 2006 01:37:51 AM

Too much money by SebastianHaff	May 4th, 2006 01:45:22 AM
I would much rather own the original versions than the "enhanced" Special Editions (enhanced meaning insertion of crummy 1997 era cgi), but I'd also like all the extras from the Special Edition release. Will I have to purchase both sets to get everything? Cause I'm just a poor starving college boy.
Through the Force, the future I see.... by Liberty Valance	May 4th, 2006 01:48:36 AM
Regardless of how many times Lucas attempts to placate his detractors, they will always find something to whine their little twats off about. If these discs lack commentaries or special features, they'll bitch. If the image and sound quality aren't up to par with the SEs, they'll bitch. If they never see the light of day on HD-DVD/Blu-Ray, they'll bitch. If they don't get re-released with the inevitable 15-disc definitive mega-set, they'll bitch. And if all else fails, they'll decry the prequels to their dying day. I suppose anonymously disparaging a public figure who's actually achieved success in life is empowering. So tomorrow at whatever demeaning, irrelevant, menial task you call a job, be sure to think up lots of witty jabs at Lucas to impress the online community. Jagoffs.
About Fuckin Time. by alucardvsdracula	May 4th, 2006 02:05:13 AM
Should have been put out before now, either as a double disc DVD or a branching version. Anyway more money for Mr Beardy.
I mock the whiners, but... by ShiftyEyedDog	May 4th, 2006 02:05:53 AM
let me clarify: I LOVE Star Wars. I mean I own original (P&S) VHS set, Widescreen VHS set, Original LD's, "Definitive Collection" DVD set, SE's LD set, DVD set...hell I even own a Spanish-dubbed VHS set and a BETA Episode IV just for the hell of it, which I found super-cheap at a clearance sale.*and no, you wont see the Christmas special, EVER. Though we all own the bootleg anyway
VICTORY!!!!! by Rearden	May 4th, 2006 02:06:43 AM
VICTORY!!!! FREEEEEDOM!!! EVERYONE!!!
Correction by ShiftyEyedDog	May 4th, 2006 02:07:02 AM
...I meant "Definitive Collection" LD set
YoYa..yee yah, ya yooooo ya by ShawnT	May 4th, 2006 02:12:57 AM
WOW OH! Original material for my viewing pleasure. Thank you George!
Multiple editions of SW is bad? by donkeypark	May 4th, 2006 02:14:32 AM
This is great news. It means Lucas is trying to gather up some cash to make a new flick! He might be rich but he isn't "studio" rich so he's gotta raise it somewhere. What I want to know is what order/version do we show these films to our own kids in? Any opinions on that?
...and to all the CRYBABIES... by donkeypark	May 4th, 2006 02:17:46 AM
...Who go on various posts and moan about the raping of their childhood I say: Get a life now and stop holding onto your precious fucking childhood. It's over. You've clearly forgotten the sense of innocent wonder that made it magical anyway. Life as an adult really isn't that bad. Give it a shot.
YES!!!! by one9deuce	May 4th, 2006 02:24:07 AM
We all knew that eventually George would release the theatrical cuts of the Original Trilogy. He is a businessman first and foremost. And OF COURSE they will have restored picture and sound. I want to see what I saw in the theaters from 1977 to 1983, and the film prints looked great then, so they should be looking great for the DVD release. Dolby 2.0? Hell yes! The 5.1 is shitty! You can't even hear John Williams brilliant fanfare when the X-Wings are first attacking the Death Star. I'm really not liking the original theatrical cuts being released with the special editions. The special editions have already been released, so it would be nice to have an Original Star Wars Trilogy Box Set with just the original theatrical cuts. And to the best of my knowledge, "Episode IV A New Hope" wasn't added onto Star Wars until the 1981 re-release. The Empire Strikes Back actually had Episode V before Star Wars had an Episode IV. This timing should hardly be a surprise either, being as this is the last chance for Lucasfilm to squeeze money out of the DVD format.
Bah! by glodene	May 4th, 2006 02:25:36 AM
I still have my pure & unfettered laser disc versions with the THX dolby sound remix that was released back in 95 (or was it 96?)
George Lucas is Making Tender Love to My Childhood by Laserbrain	May 4th, 2006 02:54:25 AM

"You're lucky you don't taste very good." by Tall_Boy	May 4th, 2006 03:11:40 AM
for the life of me, I have no idea why that line was exercised from ESB. I'm sure the transfer will look fine. Do you REALLY think that Lucasfilm would put out a VHS transfer? I mean, COME ON!
But why re-package the 2004 versions again? by dr_buggerlugs	May 4th, 2006 03:14:16 AM
Most of us bought the original 2004 release...now we have to get duplicates of the things if we want the originals on DVD? Sorry but that really really pisses me off. Couldn't he have just put them on the 2007 boxset that we're all expecting?
its your own damn fault if you bought the 2004 by washisdead	May 4th, 2006 03:33:14 AM
slow and steady wins the race
"Bring My Shuttle" by Bones	May 4th, 2006 03:41:34 AM
Vader saying those three words were so powerful when I was a kid. Much better than "Inform my Star Destroyer to Prepare for My Arrival" then break up one of the most gloriously composed and edited chase sequences with needless alternate shots cribbed from ROTJ --all because one feeble-minded moron couldn't figure out how Vader got back to his ship. Yeah--count me as one of the happy ones about this announcement. Now I can pretend that the last ten years of fucking up my favorite childhood universe NEVER HAPPENED. Now there are only three trilogies: Star Wars, Back to the Future and Lord of the Rings...!
why are people still bitching? by Colonel_Blimp	May 4th, 2006 03:45:03 AM
this is what you asked for guys, and now it's here. either buy it or don't, but for fuck's sake, stop complaining. waaaah!!! only the SE is available on DVD! waaaah! he's releasing the original cuts just to make more money (well duh)! and when you finally see the originals: waaah!! the effects look crap, waaah!! this isn't how I remembered it at all!! waaah!! lapti nek is cheesy!! waaah!! the snowspeeders are transparent!! Face it guys, you all raped your own childhood. this is good news. also, som info on the tv-series: http://www.comingsoon.net/news /movienews.php?id=14365 "think bounty hunter", which is also good news.
YES OH GOD YES!!!!!!!!! by The hoff	May 4th, 2006 03:56:31 AM
Truth be told i wouldn't mind if they had a new hope in the crawl as i do think that is what most people remember and some of the enhanced effects shots were genuine improvements but han shooting first and none of the dodgy colouring means i'll have to get the origional. Empire strikes back is less essential but i'll probably be tempted to get return of the jedi
by The hoff	May 4th, 2006 03:59:59 AM
Oh and i'm hoping these things will have ALL of the dialogue as the remastered vhs had several bits of missing dialogue (most notabley close the blast doors but there were other bits and pieces missing).
Too true, Bones. by Laserbrain	May 4th, 2006 04:06:59 AM
The escape from Cloud City was edited and scored to perfection in the original. The re-edit was so inane, so arbitrary, so artless. Anyone with a sensitivity to competent film craft could see that TESB:SE was a DEBACLE. A debacle we can now happily put behind us.
hoff by BALTIMOREJACK	May 4th, 2006 04:14:34 AM
how is empire less essential? its the best one of the three.
IT's all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ by warpspasm	May 4th, 2006 04:17:26 AM
He'll be releasing variants of these movies forever-2d,3d,4d, black and white, -saaad.
Baltimorejack by The hoff	May 4th, 2006 04:33:21 AM
When i said empire was less essential i meant that the dvd special edition didn't have any flaws that would require me to get the origional as opposed to a new hope and return of the jedi both of which have flaws that annoy me in one way or another. The fact that i already own the special editions and the OT is coming out on individual dvds (as opposed to a box set) means i have less reason to get empire in its origional form. It is the best of the trilogy though.
I agree that waiting is usually the best option... by dr_buggerlugs	May 4th, 2006 04:36:54 AM
...but it was Star Wars on sexy DVD...how could I not get it? I just wish he put the original versions in one simple 3 disc package but I guess it's better than nothing...
The real reason behind these DVDs. by johnny crunch	May 4th, 2006 05:13:43 AM
Fall 2006 is the last major push for studios to put out their movies on regular DVD before Blue Ray and HD DVD take over. George sees this as a way to make more money in the original DVD format before he teases us for years with the Blueray or HD DVD discs of the "originals". I also heard from a reliable person close to Lucasfilm that the source material, "that they exhaustively searched through the archives", is from the non-anamorphic 1995 laserdiscs master. They can do better than this. I also love how Lucas changes his mind (again) about never releasing the originals because it wasn't the versions he intended us to see. Note to Lucasfilm...give us the Star Wars sequels and not some crappy spinoff show starring Wilford Brimley.
MOAN MOAN MOAN by DoubleFantasy	May 4th, 2006 06:39:29 AM
Personally i don't really think it's necessary to release the original versions. i think the prequels and SE versions are fine cause I look at it from a story point of view rather than who shoots who first and what special effects are what and all that. Star Wars is just fun but what gets me is the sheer amount of pathetic moaning that is the soul of AICN. If you don't want the original's in your collection - DO NOT BUY THEM!!! Stop moaning and go about your day. Lucas is making money like every single person here would. They belong to him and he can do whatever the hell he wants to these movies. They belong to him - he financed them, thought of them and paid people to collaborate with him. If you want to make a better movie series go ahead but give the guy a break. It really is so so so sad to hear all you bitchy, pathetic, lonely losers out there trying to verbally insult someone who has made billions of dollars through his own talent. IF YOU DONT WANT THE ORIGINALS ON DVD - DO NOT BUY THEM. IT'S REALLY REALLY THAT SIMPLE. STOP MOANING, PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND SEE THE NICE THINGS IN LIFE. You all need a good shot of Buddhadharma up your asses. (PS - DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A WAR GOING ON? FOCUS YOUR ENERGY ON THAT IF YOU WANT TO BITCH AND MOAN ABOUT SOMETHING!!)
Who wants to bet Oola's accidental nudity WILL be cut? by SalvatoreGravano	May 4th, 2006 06:42:38 AM
For if there is one thing that cannot remain in a film not targeted at adults only, it is NUDITY! Oy vey! By the way, how lovely it is to see George Lucas violently attacked by the miscreant hordes for daring to release three versions of his creations, and Petey Jackson kissed and revered by the same semiorganisms when he regurgitates twenty versions of his adaptations and remakes, and puts out some exhibitionistic "diaries"...
By the way, by buying (!) DVD-Rs with those... by SalvatoreGravano	May 4th, 2006 06:44:58 AM
...one automatically admits to being an analphabetic cretin - especially with forums such as OriginalTrilogy having existed for years.
and the whines continue..... by giger167	May 4th, 2006 06:47:05 AM
Only the dysfunctional kiddies at AICN could find something negative to say about the best news of the year lol. If this news doesn't put a smile on your face time to turn of the dvd player and find a new hobby. The comments about 'he's doing it for the money' had me laughing hard lol, like George Lucas (who is like a billionaire) needs your twenty dollars.
May the 4th be with you... by Flim Springfield	May 4th, 2006 07:32:36 AM
Always!
The problem is... by Moozay?	May 4th, 2006 07:43:06 AM
when the DVD set was released in 2004, Lucasfilm said several times that THIS was it - that George no longer saw the original versions as relevant and they would never be released. So it was a choice between either a slightly disfigured star wars set or nothing at all - so most people chose the former. At least when the LOTR was released, they admitted that the special edition was coming later, so people had the choice. Now I'm no Lucas hater - I have the 2004 DVDs and I'll be sticking with those but I can understand why some people might be aggrieved. Well before the 2004 DVD release fans were campaigning for the original versions so to say "Oh we just realised now that there's fan pressure" is crap. And remember guys - next year is the 30th anniversary so there is almost certainly going to be another box set - probably all 6 films with CGi yoda in Phantom Menace. Ah fuck it - we're all Lucas' bitches at the end of the day
"18 LOTR versions"- TomBodet by Shigeru	May 4th, 2006 08:15:36 AM
You're a flaming idiot. Seriously. There was the theatrical versions, and there was the extended editions. That's 2 editions per movie. TWO. And it was always well-known that the extended editions were coming out. Did you buy the theatrical versions every time and when the EE's came out you were like "Shit! Fooled again!" Well if so, you're once again a flaming idiot.
Ugh.... by BizarroJerry	May 4th, 2006 08:18:54 AM
This should've been how the last DVD set was released. Can't wait for the all-new Saga Collection featuring all six movies to come out with new material on it. There's no way that two years ago they didn't plan to release the originals, too, though their PR crap has always been "These new editions are the true versions." Yes, movie people always do this, yes we should've seen it coming, etc, etc, etc... But screw that. Sorry, George, I can't buy this version, too. My ass is still sore.
Cool by Shawn F.	May 4th, 2006 08:24:37 AM
I'll be happy to buy these and put them on the shelf next to the others. My only gripe (and its a small one) is that I wish the second disc contained the "making of" specials for each corresponding film instead of the 2004 versions of the films. But that is a small gripe. I'm happy just to get a copy of the original cuts that isn't transfered from LD.
Much as I've always loved the original versions... by Childe Roland	May 4th, 2006 08:29:01 AM
...of these films, I just can't get excited about this. No matter how hard I try. It's true, the prequels cauterized my Star Wars receptors. I just don't care anymore. And that makes me sad.
Maybe Now... by SouthSide_2010	May 4th, 2006 09:01:32 AM
This news will shut you nerdy motherfuckas up!! Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! No more bitching about the "original" versions of a popular film.
You are all Lucas' BITCHES! by Bill Maher	May 4th, 2006 09:15:15 AM
"I've got no problem with Lucas wanting to correct the things he feels were wrong with the original trilogy, but isn't there something to sentiment that once a product is released to the public, it then ceases to be the property of the director, et al?" --BigSugar FUCK YOU, ASSHOLE! A property only belongs the the person who actually owns the fucking thing. By your fucktard logic, every time I payed to watch a movie, concert, ballgame or stripper, I became a partial owner. It's dickheads like you who are the cause of rampant thievery. Civilization cannot exist without private property. The idea that you own something you paid to watch is a sign that you are a fucking asshole.
I don't know about the OT on DVD.... by MaulRat	May 4th, 2006 09:31:37 AM
But I sure am looking forward to the Lego Star Wars OT on XBOX.. beats having sex with my missus AGAIN!......... god... that sounded so much better in my head.
But what about the 1997 editions? by CurryIce	May 4th, 2006 09:34:05 AM
Lucas, I WANT THE GODDAMN '97 editions on DVD! K, just joking. Seriously, i knew (or better hoped) this was coming. Thank god, i haven't bought the 2004 DVD editions. Can't wait for the release!
This is why patience is a virtue by mortsleam	May 4th, 2006 09:40:08 AM
Well, that and I simnply had no desire to purchase the re-dos. But I will buy these ones. Even if it's simply a ruse to get evryone's money for alimited time before the super-duper ultra-special re-re-visited versions come out on Blu-Ray and HDDVD with Hayden Christianson' skinny boy arms playing Darth Vader instead of David Prowse.
I knew he was going to do it... by ChrisPC24	May 4th, 2006 09:46:56 AM
These are probably the remastered versions that were released on VHS and LD just before the SE was shown in theaters.
I can't decide who has a greater sense of entitlement by IndyCollector	May 4th, 2006 09:48:32 AM
Star Wars fans or Katrina victims. "I like Star Wars so therefore I have a say-so in the DVD releases, toy line and the future of the franchise." "I want the original versions on DVD but I don't want the original sound or picture quality but I want it the way I remember it." "I thought I was the only Star Wars fan out there so I don't understand why these Star Wars Celebration lines are so long." "I love Star Wars so I'm entitled to buy 50 Jorg Sacul action figures, even though store policy says limit 2, and sell them for $100 a piece." "I hate the prequels with a passion but yet I own all three on DVD and watch them every weekend." Boobity...fuckin'...hoo.
Of course this news comes today... by OBSD	May 4th, 2006 09:52:03 AM
as I'm waiting breathlessly for my laserdisc boots that I ordered from Ebay to arrive.
'George Lucas is Making Tender Love to My Childhood" by Atticus Finch	May 4th, 2006 09:55:09 AM
Funny as hell!
OBSD by IndyCollector	May 4th, 2006 09:55:19 AM
I would have sold you my original laserdiscs.
I thought George would have to die, to get these... by Billyeveryteen	May 4th, 2006 10:00:59 AM
Still, 90 bucks, plus 3 unwatchable films, for bliss? Ouch.
Dolby 2.0 Surround??? by CurryIce	May 4th, 2006 10:10:36 AM
What i forgot to ask in my last post. Why are they releasing the movies in Dolby 2.0 Surround sound? I mean COME ON!
OT vs. SE by AnAgentOfEvil	May 4th, 2006 10:16:40 AM
I myself was never really adament about these getting released. I wanted them, but am perfectly content with the SEs. I've always thought the SEs were far superior (in almost every way). Who the fuck wants to see the old Emperor scene anymore? Still, as a huge SW fan, and one who appreciates film history, I will definitely be getting these. There are some things I really wish he hadn't changed -- Boba's voice, Han shooting, Hayden in ROTJ, etc.
Absolutely. Yeah! Another double-dip cash-in by elab49	May 4th, 2006 10:18:11 AM
Let's go run and sanctify him, eh? Jeez - get some perspective. They are releasing the undicked about with films. Good. They are doing it for the money. Remember?
23 by AnAgentOfEvil	May 4th, 2006 10:20:16 AM
I forgot to mention that part of the reason I don't feel "Lucas raped my childhood" is that I am 23, and only partly grew up with the original SW films. To be honest, my interest peaked when I was 15 and the SEs were released in '97. Those versions were the first ones I "loved." Still, I can see why the older fans who got to see ANH and TESB in theaters are more attached to those. Rightly so.
George hopes the sheep will follow by JohnnyS2	May 4th, 2006 10:25:30 AM
Thank God I've never bought the DVD's.
Unless He Releases Them on HD-DVD... by Sean38	May 4th, 2006 10:26:20 AM
...I ain't buying.
Cool News Indeed!!! by Sly Fox	May 4th, 2006 10:39:46 AM
Well although I already have them on VHS I think it'll be worth owning them on DVD as well!
Ha! Ha! I didn't buy the 'improved' version... by brycemonkey	May 4th, 2006 10:50:50 AM
cos I knew the money grabbing bastards would do this. Although as Sean38 mentions he can have another go on HD... Money grabbing bastards! "Nice DVD collection, wow, a complete set! 398 Star Wars Dvds... which one you want to watch?" Erm, the one where Luke and Leia... have... sex? ;-)
1080P Please?? by Straycat	May 4th, 2006 10:57:06 AM
Are you serious?? You know Lucas will pretend 1080p doesn't exist and will in turn re-re-re-re-release these in about a year or so in said format.
NEW RULE: No more whining, you little twats! by Bill Maher	May 4th, 2006 11:02:53 AM
"What i forgot to ask in my last post. Why are they releasing the movies in Dolby 2.0 Surround sound? I mean COME ON!"--CurryIce" Translation: "Luca$ raped my childhood! Even though it's as close as I'll ever come to getting laid, I hate him! I've been bitching for a decade about how much I want the old, unaltered versions! Now he releases them in 2.0 Dolby... WAAAAAAAAAAH!" FUCK YOU, ASSHOLE! You're getting exactly what you asked for. Don't be a little cunt about it, fuckface!
Han shoots first again by braine	May 4th, 2006 11:03:30 AM

Just been reading other posts... by Sly Fox	May 4th, 2006 11:07:55 AM
People have been moaning for years that they can't have the orginal versions and now some of you are moaning that the pictures won't be restored and that you won't get your precious 5.1.... they are releasing the films in their orginal state, just like you wanted, be grateful they even listened! (there will probably be some restoration but I think i made my point)
George Lucas..."I need another billion this year" by Doom II	May 4th, 2006 11:20:07 AM
"Hey, I guess I will release the Trilogy unaltered! Now I can finally retire"....I've had the laserdisc-to-dvd copies of the original Trilogy for 4 years now. They look and sound great.
SE question by mjbok1	May 4th, 2006 11:30:32 AM
There is one thing that has bothered me about the DVD release. Has anyone noticed that Vader's light saber is more pink than red. It is especially noticable in ROTJ. At first I thought it was my TV, but it looks that way on all of my TV's. Anyone else notice this?
I've never bought the SW movies... by mbeemer	May 4th, 2006 11:43:43 AM
...because I knew they'd be repacked periodically for the rest of my life. I might pick up this set, though.
My only words on the subject.... by RobinP	May 4th, 2006 11:44:33 AM
....and there are three of them. COUNT ME IN !!!!!
The only 'fix' that "Star Wars" needs... by mbeemer	May 4th, 2006 11:44:43 AM
...is to the gunshot flub inside the Death Star.
Oh my by Dataset	May 4th, 2006 11:46:21 AM
Those poor X-O Project guys. Man...I kinda feel sorry for them. They put in a lot of work remastering the laserdiscs. Let's hope the X-O guys can switch focus and deliver what we've always wanted... a good quality restored Original Production Cut of Star Wars. With all the cut scenes in place. Restore Han's Hootchie!
Best Lucas movie is American Graffiti...Sorry. by Doom II	May 4th, 2006 11:53:12 AM
Second best is Star Wars, then THX-1138. 70's Lucas was a visionary director. As he became obsessed with technology, he lost his creative drive to actually make well-acted emotional films.......
AnAgentOfEvil by clockpolitiks	May 4th, 2006 11:59:45 AM
I'm in the same boat as you man. I wasnt even born yet when they came out in the theaters, but I did see them in 97 when they came out again. That was awesome. I honestly dont care which version I have. I actually prefer the special editions because they complete the story for me. I honestly didnt flip my lid when Hayden was inserted in ROTJ. I was fine with it. I can see why others are upset about it, but personally, I didnt even notice a difference with the han solo shooting first thing.
Who cares? by chrth	May 4th, 2006 12:06:13 PM
I haven't watched the ones I have now, and I'm not buying another set. Even as a kid I thought Luke fighting a movie-screen in the Rancor Pit looked lame. I prefer the fixes.
So, um, X-men clip? Sentinel? by chrth	May 4th, 2006 12:08:16 PM
Can we have a talkback about a movie coming out, not one that came out almost 30 years ago?
happy birthday to me! by skydog	May 4th, 2006 12:13:32 PM
The fact that they announce this on my 33rd birthday makes me realize I'm too old to care. Sorry George but the window has passed on this Jedi.
I actually wouldn't mind some fixes... by Batutta	May 4th, 2006 12:15:23 PM
The original versions with the effects re-compositied to get rid of matte lines and those see-though snow speeders in ESB would be ideal.
Can I also say, on this day of days... by RobinP	May 4th, 2006 12:18:54 PM
"May the Fourth Be With You". Bwaaaaaahahahahahahaha
"Who cares about this, WHERE IS THE SW DVD STORY??!!!"" by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 12:18:58 PM
"Gosh, you guys are so behind the news. GET WITH THE PROGRAM!!!!!"
Hilarious talkback. by DocPazuzu	May 4th, 2006 12:28:51 PM
Good points and nice, imaginative vitriol from both sides. I was hoping to see CocoLopez weigh in. Although he's nuttier than fuck, his anti-Lucas rants are among the most colorful on record. I'm not going to pretend that I'm not going to buy these DVDs, even though my LD rips are pretty damn good, but I -- like Roland -- have to confess a less-than-overjoyed reaction to the news. My SW receptors haven't been fried, but I think a SW fuse or two has blown during the past couple of years and I just can't get excited about new audiovisual product in this vein. Ho hum....
Glad I passed on the DVD versions released last fall. by ExcaliburFfolkes	May 4th, 2006 12:35:42 PM
Now everyone can be happy and own the version of the films they prefer. No downside here at all. Better late than never. Thanks, George!
THE SPECIAL EDITIONS ARE STILL BETTER by la_sith	May 4th, 2006 12:38:19 PM
Seriously, fucking GET OVER IT. With a few exceptions (Han shooting first, the horrible "Jedi Rocks"), the SE is fine and makes the entire saga feel a whole lot more fluid with the visual and sound improvements. Will I buy this? Sure. I am a sucker like the rest of you. But 90% of the changes made to the originals work and make complete and total sense in the grand story. I'm actually a little bit bummed that LFL is copping to the cry-babies (Harry, you're no exception). But in the end, Lucas has the last laugh. You whiney bitches all still have to buy the 2004 SE when you buy your precious originals. "It is unavoidable. It is your DESTINY." Ah haaaaa
Aren't You A Little Short To Be A Stormtrooper? by Crash Crator	May 4th, 2006 12:38:48 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/life/p eople/2006-05-04-george-lucas_ x.htm?csp=27
Cheer up you cynical bastards... by Blue_Demon	May 4th, 2006 12:42:12 PM
There's going to be one Saturday afternoon, when everybody's out of the house and I'll have nothing to do, so I'll pop the original FIRST film known only as STAR WARS, get a coke, some chips and enjoy the hell out of it!!!! I'll be a kid again watching it at the Rialto Theater in Harlingen, Texas!!! HA!! ( I actually feel sorry for some of you monkeys...) Thanks George!
Dolby 2.0 is the original mix, I believe. by Tall_Boy	May 4th, 2006 01:08:46 PM
MAybe. I dunno. Hell, I think some older movies come out with mono mixes. And it'll still have a nice transfer, its a freakin Lucasfilm product after all.
Well there goes another $45 by Sci_Fi_Wasabe	May 4th, 2006 01:09:12 PM
or whatever they end up costing. Yea I bought the remastered original trilogy DVD set, i have the 1997 remastered VHS (with the first crappy Jabba CGI), and I'm pretty sure I have episode 1 on VHS pre-remaster (the one with Leonard Maltin interviewing his plaidness). And it will be completely impossible for me to resist buying this set. As has been said here already, "Damn you Lucas" and "Well Played", indeed. I really didn't think Lucas in his revisionist perfectionism would ever allow these to be released. He keeps messing with them the way a plastic surgery addict keeps getting stuff done that isn't necessary. But I'm not complaining about these being released and am really glad to have the chance to get these. Although, would it have been so hard to just clean up/replace/improve the special effects where needed without changing the original tone/intent of the movies with people shooting first, young jedi ghosts, and dozens of robots and dewbacks in the backgound of every scene. (By the way, if Georgie does that, count me in for another $45).
Thank God for that... by Edward_nygma	May 4th, 2006 01:15:30 PM
... now maybe you whining bitches can SHUT THE FUCK UP!
All I want is the original Return of the Jedi by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 01:21:11 PM
The SE Jabba's Palace musical number and SE ewok song ruin that movie. I was watching the intro's to the SE VHS set the other day, and Lucas said, "Back when we were making the film, we couldn't really do what we wanted. But with technology we have now, we could finally go back and do that MUSICAL NUMBER we always wanted." Good God. What awful vision that man has at times.
It's BOTH by Abhimanyu	May 4th, 2006 01:24:59 PM
So the people who win are the ones who did not buy the SE versions on DVD really. Now they get both versions for 30 bucks. You want cleaned up effects, 5.1 sound, watch disc 2. Want Han to shoot first? Watch Disc 1. This is actually all right for people who will be buying these movies on DVD for the first time.
"Chika monkey ho!!" by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 01:28:10 PM
Chika monkey ho!
Herc, aren't being a bit too naive? by Edward Brock	May 4th, 2006 01:28:36 PM
According to my calculations we're still around 4-5 editions away from the 1080p version of the unaltered movies. Wait and cry. Oh and anyway thinking that this is Lucas giving in to the fandom? You're even more naive than Hercules (The Strong).
"Kremkoooooooooo YAKOSKA!" by butnugget	May 4th, 2006 01:44:49 PM

great news, but how about TWICE UPON A TIME next? by beamish13	May 4th, 2006 01:44:49 PM

so glad I never wasted my money on the trilogy before by beamish13	May 4th, 2006 01:47:12 PM

la_smith by AnAgentOfEvil	May 4th, 2006 01:51:36 PM
I totally agree. For the most part, the changes were a big improvement. Yeah Jedi Rocks doesn't rock at all, and Has shooting second is stupid as hell, but I'd rather watch the SE almost any day (except the day I watch the originals--I'm getting them too). Is it so hard to have both and enjoy both?
clockpolitiks by AnAgentOfEvil	May 4th, 2006 01:52:45 PM
Thanks for the reply. Oh, and I meant Han* shoots first, of course.
Anyone here actually still believe in Lucas? by AnAgentOfEvil	May 4th, 2006 01:57:37 PM
Just curious. Does anyone here actually believe Lucas is not doing this for the money, but that he really cares about the fans? He's resisted for years, and while I don't think he should have, it's because he really doesn't believe they are the real versions of the OT. And the guy's a fucking millionaire. He doesn't need 30 dollars from so pathetic whining low-life. He does something great and half the people are complaining. Should've been a great day for SW fans, but it's pretty sad. Fuck this place.
What's that, ChrTh, you say there's Sentinel footage? by chrth	May 4th, 2006 01:58:46 PM
Why yes, chrth, there is. It's available on YouTube, and it shows Colossus flinging Wolverine at a Sentinel! Wow, why wouldn't they talk about that here, isn't it cool news? Well, of course it is, but since when has this site ever been on top of a news story that wasn't a fake picture/script? Too true, too true. I guess the fact that it's probably the Danger Room reduces its relevant, but it's still a nifty scene. Shame we can't discuss it here. Indeed.
Next Up for 2007..."The Passion Of The Jar-Jar" by uss cygnus	May 4th, 2006 02:15:39 PM
George Luca$, 1997: "Go Ahead, blow it back to God." George Luca$, 2007: "Uh, are you there, God? It's me, George..." And Luca$ FOREVER raped my childhood via: Boba Fett getting eaten by a muppet. Ewoks. Hayden Christiansen Replacing Sebastian Shaw at the end of SE Jedi. "Jedi Rocks" Midichlorians Jake "Yippee!" Lloyd Ewoks. Darth Maul getting killed Qui-Gon does not return to Obi Wan Via visions. Podracing Stepinfectchit Jar Jar Binks "Obi-Wan is Holding Me Back!!" "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!" And Ewoks.
ChrTh you are an inobservant idiot by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 02:27:11 PM
It WAS cool news SEVEN Days Ago!http://www.aintitcool.com/ display.cgi?id=23166 . Loser.
"Geez, guys! Where's the news about the SW DVDs???" by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 02:28:43 PM
This site can't handle it anymore apparently, right ChrTh?
7 days ago? Damn by chrth	May 4th, 2006 02:29:56 PM
Oh well, guess I better go back to sleeping in a big bed with my wife.
chrth by DocPazuzu	May 4th, 2006 02:32:16 PM
Nice one.
"You can either profit from this, or be destroyed. by KrazeeEyesKilla	May 4th, 2006 02:36:38 PM
The choice is yours but I warn you not to underestimate my power." This is so goddamn standard of Lucasfilm. I wouldn't be suprised if they don't even consider this a major profit move and produce these OT discs on the cheap. Until the inevitable Blu/Ray editions are on the street, I'll remain satisfied with watching and listening to my THX remastered VHS copy of the OT upscaled through my Marantz receiver in Dolby Pro Logic IIx out of Klipsch Reference Series speakers. No thanks George, you don't have to whip your dick out on my account this time.
Well poop on a stick by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 02:41:13 PM
You're mom'll get back into bed with your wife.
Extras? Original trailers? TV Spots? Toschi Station? by acroyear77	May 4th, 2006 02:43:26 PM

just a quick point..... by giger167	May 4th, 2006 02:44:33 PM
If he was doing it for the money wouldn't he just sell the rights to Fox and they'd make a film every few years and leach the film to death like they're doing with Aliens/predator and he'd make trillions as opposed the billions he's already made. Isn't it common sense to assume that in carefully releasing the films and resisting for many years making the sequels that he actually cares about the films he makes. If someone could explain how releasing the original films for a limited time by fan request (and versions he wasn't keen to release at all) he is selling out ? I may be laboring the point but to me if he was the money grabbing fucker most of you paint him to be we'd have seen a lot more Star Wars movies released. Oh and Sith rocked lol.
Who Cares! LOTR owns Star Wars' Ass!!! by BilboRing	May 4th, 2006 02:45:35 PM

George Newman: you're uncool for two reasons by chrth	May 4th, 2006 02:47:13 PM
1) You're comeback was lame-o; 2) You didn't get an obvious Simpsons quote.
You're=Your, obviously by chrth	May 4th, 2006 02:47:52 PM
I've been doing that a lot lately...got to work on that.
Second correction: I was referring to the second you're by chrth	May 4th, 2006 02:50:13 PM
...not the first
No, I meant to say "You are mom'll..." by George Newman	May 4th, 2006 02:51:41 PM

I find your lack of effort... by DocPazuzu	May 4th, 2006 02:51:48 PM
...disturbing. Apart from BilboRing's earnest attempt, and a few LOTR EE potshots above, this discussion is seriously lacking in frenzied attacks from the Tolkienites, Browncoats and the X-Men/Superman nerds. You call this a talkback? Slackers!
George, I was self-correcting ... but by chrth	May 4th, 2006 02:56:29 PM
I'm glad you're learning from my mistakes ... Doc Pazuzu has a point, hmmm ....
BilboRing your out of your fucking mind by busby	May 4th, 2006 03:17:22 PM

Okay now I can edit my own verion of star wars by Funk4America	May 4th, 2006 03:18:26 PM
it'll be the best supermix ever. I think If I just trimmed out a couple bits and peices I could make it work for me. I like the expanded approach to tatooine, but the jabba scene is kind of lame in new hope no matter how much they fixed it up it slows doen the urgency to me. there are lots of things like that. anyway this is good news
I knew it , suckers! by Screaming Brain	May 4th, 2006 03:23:51 PM
Just like there will be NO MORE Star Wars movies... yeaaaa, riiiight! Wait till his kid is grown and has control. Star Wars Bounty Hunters... then 5yrs later, a special edition. mark my words. There WILL BE more MOVIES.
Releasing both versions is great.... by SebastianHaff	May 4th, 2006 03:32:18 PM
....But do we get all the extras?
You guys bring up a good point. by Orbots Commander	May 4th, 2006 03:34:28 PM
How does this 'new' re-release play out considering there's a format war between HD-DVD and Blue Ray? Is it even being released at all in the new formats? Seems kind of pointless to shell out for any big pricey DVD boxset when this format competition garbage is doing nothing but confusing Joe Consumer.
The X-Men Sentinel clip's talkback was days ago. by rev_skarekroe	May 4th, 2006 03:36:43 PM
Try to keep up before you complain, people.
Uh rev, we've already covered that in the thread by chrth	May 4th, 2006 03:46:48 PM
Try to keep up ;)
ufoclub... by REDD	May 4th, 2006 04:02:55 PM
"remember the slicing critique of "Empire Strikes Back" in Fantastic Films back in the day? It was so point on brilliant." Yeah, I vaguely remember that, didn't they say something like Empire is full of pall-mall action, but it doesn't have the feeling of myth that Star Wars had?
D'OH! by rev_skarekroe	May 4th, 2006 04:04:26 PM
chrth schooled me. SCHOOLED ME I say!
Really George?! You shouldn't have. by Mr Nice Gaius	May 4th, 2006 04:05:57 PM
Sure, G.L. I'd be glad to give you more of my money. I was wondering when I could finally retire my Beta copy of ROTJ taped from "ABC's Monday Night Movie" anyway.
George Lucas = Capitalism by glodene	May 4th, 2006 04:13:52 PM
In the words of that great american/urban poet DJ Quik: If it ain't makin' dollars, it don't make sense. George gots' to get paid and we're all slaves to the machine called commerce.
Lucas by monkeybrow	May 4th, 2006 04:16:22 PM
just one more pathetic attempt of that Lucas-turd keeping his name in Variety. Should concentrate more on fixing that neck of his!
Extra! Extra! by RaulMonkey	May 4th, 2006 05:03:40 PM
Lucas slides his shit-speckled schlong out of my childhood's ass!
DOUBLE DIPPING by hollywoodsummers	May 4th, 2006 05:13:54 PM
To all you people who bought the 2004 boxset and now have to re-buy those discs to get the original versions... (Nelson style) Hah Haa. Do you feel that? That dick in your ass? Lucas is fucking you good, huh? And after he cums, he's gonna mount you again when he releases the complete 6 film boxset with all new effects and additional scenes. Maybe after he's fucked himself raw, then he'll make his low budget independent films he's always talking about. Yeah right.
The original films WERE only dolby 2.0.... by Batutta	May 4th, 2006 05:16:06 PM
...Which means stereo, encoded with matrix surround sound. Remember, those were the days before THX.
I guess I can't believe a word Lucas says. by Spike Fett	May 4th, 2006 05:16:34 PM
I only bought those goddamned 2004 dvds because he said that was all we were gonna get. He fucking said it. Original theatrical versions on dvd was never gonna happen. He all but disowned them. Ok, you convinced me, I'll buy the 2004 discs because it's better than no Star Wars at all. Then a year and a half later here we go. Here we fucking go. 2004 discs AND the originals all packaged together. What the fuck did I buy in 2004 George? What the fuck did you sell me with your lies? I love that I'll finally have the originals on DVD, but I hate what you're fucking making me go through to get them. Here's your fucking money, I hope you choke on it.
Yes, Redd by ufoclub	May 4th, 2006 05:27:50 PM
it was written by Alexander Eisenstein or something or another... talked about how silly the force had become, how the light sabres were not treated as special religious artifacts (Han uses it to cut a Taun Taun), how Ben was APPEARING as a special effected ghost, how big cartoonish monsters appeared like the space slug, how Empire lost that thick mytho-psychological vast REAL universe underpinning that is part of Star Wars, where characters meet by accident and are not related. ---- "remember the slicing critique of "Empire Strikes Back" in Fantastic Films back in the day? It was so point on brilliant." RED - Yeah, I vaguely remember that, didn't they say something like Empire is full of pall-mall action, but it doesn't have the feeling of myth that Star Wars had?
I Predicted This by twitaman	May 4th, 2006 05:32:40 PM
I predicted this some time ago. And if you don't believe me, go here http://www.aintitcool.com/tb_d isplay.cgi?id=16986#732147 Do a Ctrl + F and search for "twitaman" and look for my second post, entitled "2007 A NEW HOPE ODYSSEY."
Oh shit, I just came... by eppdude	May 4th, 2006 05:34:42 PM
I'm so glad I waited on getting the Star Wars set. I just never stopped believing.
re poor reviews by DocPazuzu	May 4th, 2006 05:38:20 PM
I'll bet there are a lot of people who wish they could go back and change some of the things they've written about certain films. Virtually all of the 1982 reviews of Carpenter's The Thing and Blade Runner spring to mind.
IMPRESSIVE, most impressive... twitaman by hollywoodsummers	May 4th, 2006 05:45:34 PM
Not just that you predicted this release because I'm sure many others did (though you did get the year wrong), but you DID pretty much nail the Lucasfilm press release word for word. Kudos.
DocPazuzu by Mr Brownstone	May 4th, 2006 05:54:12 PM
word.
Careful, TomBodet... by DocPazuzu	May 4th, 2006 05:55:53 PM
...your mask slipped there, just a bit wink wink.
Good call, twitaman... by DocPazuzu	May 4th, 2006 05:58:53 PM
...right down to the press release.
twitaman by Mr Brownstone	May 4th, 2006 06:22:15 PM
you were so on the money... you are money... ahem...
Harry, other members of your posse... by omarthesnake	May 4th, 2006 06:22:34 PM
You do realize this talkback would be about five times longer and you wouldn't have people bitching on other talkbacks if you'd given this one A TITLE THAT FUCKING MENTIONED STAR WARS? And DVD for that matter. christ almighty.
I can't wait till we get post like this.............. by Orionsangels	May 4th, 2006 06:25:19 PM
You know, I just watched the unaltered versions. I'm glad Lucas altered them. Wow, I don't remember the special effects being that bad.
Do we even get deleted scenes? by Orionsangels	May 4th, 2006 06:26:29 PM
We know they're out there. What a fuckin hold out you are lucas. what a jip!
Does this mean now............. by Orionsangels	May 4th, 2006 06:29:29 PM
that we own unlatered versions of the SW prequels? We all know special editions of the prequels are coming soon, hehe
branching version by stvnhthr	May 4th, 2006 06:43:05 PM
It will be cool to have official releases, I transferred my laserdisc copies to dvd years ago (both original and Special Edition versions.) Now I have three different versions and I would love a single disc with branching features which would allow me to choose which version of a scene I would like to watch. For instance I want Han to shoot first, but no Jabba scene in ANH. Maybe for blu-ray, that would be the ultimate edition.
"Here's your fucking money, I hope you choke on it." by rivercb	May 4th, 2006 07:25:36 PM
I wish we could start a Thank You petition website with that in the headline.
Still getting screwed. by DarthCorleone	May 4th, 2006 07:43:25 PM
The biggest ripoff is that they are being packaged with the Special Editions. I already bought those! The originals should be packaged by themselves. I don't mind paying for the old versions, but why must I buy those revisionist versions AGAIN? We're talking double the price-point here. Greedy bastards.
stvnhthr, did I read that right?? by hollywoodsummers	May 4th, 2006 07:52:53 PM
You want a branching version of the films and you would actually CHOOSE to watch Han shoot first?? Please man, step away from the crack pipe. You've got to be the only person alive (besides the Fat Bastard, Lucas himself) to choose that option. Can I get a Amen to that shit!?
To be honest, I don't see the big deal about 'Han Shot by chrth	May 4th, 2006 08:12:24 PM
First' ... I mean whoopdedoo he shot a bounty hunter when the b-h wasn't looking, ooh, such a real maaaan. Losers.
Make your own star wars movie - from BLAMO! by Orionsangels	May 4th, 2006 08:36:21 PM
With the all new branching version of star wars. you add the scene. new or old. it's up to you! you and your family will have hours of fun. (han shoots first) oh dad. I want greedo shoots first. (It's Jabba!) Now you see him, now you don't. Uh oh, look out. here comes boba fett. Hey where did he go? pretty sneaky sis.
Chrth by IamNumber1	May 4th, 2006 09:04:01 PM
Han shot first because he was a badass who didn't care about anyone but himself. When he doubled back for Luke at the end it's such a shock because we know, from that one scene of him shooting first, that it's not in his character to do something like that. In the new version, not only does han look like a wuss for not shooting first, but Greedo (and Jabba's entire gang for that matter) looks totally incompetent for not being able to shoot someone at point blank range. Anyways, that is all
Um, the first E.T. DID have both versions, numbnuts. by IAmJack'sUserID	May 4th, 2006 09:18:44 PM

I think I know what my issue is ... by chrth	May 4th, 2006 09:36:48 PM
I've never been a big Han fan ... I was always more interested in Luke. It's probably why I like ROTJ better than ESB, too, since I'm pretty meh about the whole bounty hunter thing.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! by Doc_Strange	May 4th, 2006 11:24:11 PM
It just seemed this talkback was in need of one of those. I can't believe after all the bitching, people are still complaining about the OG releases because they aren't Hi-Def. Get over it bitches, this is the only fan service your getting and you can take that to the bank.
I laugh at all of you who "bought" Laser Disc OT rips.. by Schmiggy JK	May 5th, 2006 12:06:42 AM
We are in the modern digital age, with broadband galore, and you people are paying for illegal bootlegs that are readily available online? Sad sad. I snatched up the laser disc rips back in early 04 when they said these originals would never be released, just for the archives. And already having those, and the SE dvd's, i dont see a reason to buy these dvds, to get things I have already. Now if the originals were released in their own set, or in the "master super duper deluxe apartment in the sky version" I would get them that way. But if any one needs the LD rips, hit me up. Ill sell them cheaper then ebay, lol.

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