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Offline Jeff

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"Original" Orginal Trilogy on DVD!
« on: May 3, 2006, 09:18 PM »
This September: Original Unaltered Trilogy on DVD

Yes, it sucks ass that you have to re-buy the SE versions to get the "good ones", but I will be SOOOOOOOOO happy to see Han shoot first again...
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #1 on: May 3, 2006, 09:29 PM »
Wow! That's awesomely unexpected.

And for once I'm glad I don't own DVDs yet ;) These sound like everything I want- and it would be perfect for comparison, too. Sebastian Shaw's role unabridged will also not fade into any obscurity.

Ahh, what I really love is the way the Death star used to explode- just sort of vanished and was replaced by a million sparks. Good stuff ;)

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #2 on: May 3, 2006, 09:35 PM »
This is big.  Huge!  I'm marking September 12th on my calendar right now.

Finally, I get to see Han shoot first on DVD!

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #3 on: May 3, 2006, 09:48 PM »
Guess I can put the copies to the side for awhile.  ;D

 

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #4 on: May 3, 2006, 09:57 PM »
Wow!  George finally caved in.  About freaking time! 

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #5 on: May 3, 2006, 10:18 PM »
Best news ever! I'm buying 2 copies of each in case I lose/break/wear out one of 'em! I can stop hating on Lucas and like him again! Just in time for my birthday! I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out!!!

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #6 on: May 3, 2006, 10:25 PM »
I am seriously shocked. To read the announcement, it seemed like I was reading a cruel April Fools day joke and was waiting for the "just kidding" punch line. Seriously, I had to think for a second to make sure April Fools was indeed over.

This is one of the best announcements I've ever heard, however, today seemed to be a day of good announcements as we got an even better one; we got official notification that our oldest daughter (6) just got into the #1 rated school in the Los Angeles School District. #10 in the State of CA.
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #7 on: May 3, 2006, 10:36 PM »
I am seriously shocked. To read the announcement, it seemed like I was reading a cruel April Fools day joke and was waiting for the "just kidding" punch line. Seriously, I had to think for a second to make sure April Fools was indeed over.


I thought the same thing!!  How they were able to keep this under wraps?  I can't beleive that this didn't leak out before now but I don't care.  Mark me down for one of each please, hell...put me down for three each (one set for each kid at Xmas  ;) ).

PS:  Congrats Darth_Anton to you and your daughter.  Very cool news indeed!
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #8 on: May 3, 2006, 10:39 PM »
I am seriously shocked. To read the announcement, it seemed like I was reading a cruel April Fools day joke and was waiting for the "just kidding" punch line. Seriously, I had to think for a second to make sure April Fools was indeed over.

Me too. I'm sitting here, scowling, skeptically looking for the hi-lar-ious punchline... Especially since so many dumbasses think that kind of gag is so funny on April 1st. So happy it's not BS. Now I can actually celebrate at the 30th con instead of boycotting it in disgust as I did for CIII!!!

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #9 on: May 3, 2006, 10:42 PM »
"Each original theatrical version will feature Dolby 2.0 Surround sound"

I'm curious to see what it's like to experience the movies just like they were during their original release.  I have to admit, it would be nice to have the original movies digitally remastered for perfect picture and sound (ie Dolby 5.1*) but without the additional footage from the Special Editions; however, I'm going to be glad to have these regardless.  

*Even better would be DTS, but since Lucasfilm owns Dolby, I'm sure SW will always use Dolby for their sound.

Geez, fans always find something to complain about.  ;)

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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #10 on: May 3, 2006, 10:57 PM »
I am shocked!  I thought we'd  wait years for these.  It proves that Lucasfilm does care and does lsiten to us.  Now we have a choice!!  I am very, very happy!!
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #11 on: May 3, 2006, 11:00 PM »
Wow! I never really cared about a re-release of the original, unaltered films, but this will make a LOT of people happy.

Now, Instead of saying...

Well, this is good, but GL is a moron for not releasing them until now!

say...

Yes! Let's rejoice and be glad and not whine! YEAH!!
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #12 on: May 3, 2006, 11:01 PM »
I've had a great day all day. Scored some Target exclusives, got a big box full of stuff from ebay, and got some girl's digits. Then I come home and read this news.

Greatest day ever.  ;D
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #13 on: May 3, 2006, 11:42 PM »
I'll be able to put away the bootlegs now. This is awesome news!!
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Re: Holy Trilogy on DVD!
« Reply #14 on: May 4, 2006, 12:18 AM »
Woohoo! I hope this comes with that 2004 Bonus disc as well, that way I can sell the other set.

I also hope the price remains at/around $50
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