Sinkster 0 #1 September 23, 2004 Fellow dz.commers, As you may know, the egotistical George Lucas has decided to never release the original theatrical versions of Star Wars on DVD. He has instead decided to digitally defile and dumb down the originals so that they are more on par with the current crappy offerings. During an interview with Lucas the following was stated: Q: Why not release both the originals and special editions on DVD? Lucas: The special edition, that’s the one I wanted out there. The other movie, it’s on VHS, if anybody wants it. ... I’m not going to spend the, we’re talking millions of dollars here, the money and the time to refurbish that, because to me, it doesn’t really exist anymore. In other words, the original movies, the movies that put Lucas on the map and made him millions, the movies that made film history, will forever be lost if something is not done! Luckily, the best existing copies of the original from laser disk are available for download onto DVD. There are currently 3 copies of the movie made from the Definitive Edition laserdiscs, all with great care, probably better than most people could do themselves: http://everythingisnt.com/torrents/ So download these files, burn them to DVD, don’t buy the new movies, and let’s send a big F.U. to george lucas! Thank you. Spread the word. ----------------------------------------------------------- Lucas: "[Star Wars fans] think it should be their way. Which is fine, except I’m making the movies, so I should have it my way." Me: "Fine, have it your way, asshole!" *downloads the originals* I will never buy anything from lucas again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 September 23, 2004 Um...to me they are his movies and he can do, or not do, whatever he wants with them.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #3 September 23, 2004 Yep, and I can do what I want with them too. Check out www.originaltrilogy.com for more info about this! When I have kids they are going to watch the originals like I did. Not the 1000th revision. It's not the same movie any more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #4 September 23, 2004 This is just total bull shit. Who cares which version is on the DVD. I don't. George Lucas can do whatever he wants with his on movies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #5 September 23, 2004 Some of you don't care. I can deal with that. You probably wouldn't care if da vinci came back from the dead and put neon lights and a rainbow cloud on the mona lisa. Fine. Some of us, however, do care about art and want to preserve it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #6 September 23, 2004 Most importantly, George Lucas can not release the movie in its original format because it doesn't exist. Star Wars was so popular, and so many original copies made when it first came out, that the original negatives were severely worn, and some sections were badly damaged over time. Some sections of the movie had to be reshot. The movie in its pure, unaltered original form does not exist. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sinkster 0 #7 September 23, 2004 An even better reason to download and archive the originals that do exist! btw, i'm not as serious as i sound, a lot of this is in fun, but i'm still archiving the original laser disk edition to dvd and backup hard drives. it's fun to really get into something semi-trivial!!! hehehehehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Treejumps 0 #8 September 23, 2004 If Star Wars is our cultural history, the USA is in much worse shape than I thought. Star Wars was junk when I saw it first at 7 years old, and every sequel since then has been an equally poorly written movie with lame effects. Cya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jjiimmyyt 0 #9 September 23, 2004 I have backups of the laser discs. I refuse to watch Greedo shoot first "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sinkster 0 #10 September 23, 2004 QuoteI have backups of the laser discs. I refuse to watch Greedo shoot first YES! AMEN! Another believer! Just that ONE thing destabilizes the dramatic movement of Han Solo from scum to a 'better person'. Also, how in the HELL is a BOUNTY HUNTER going to MISS someone from across a frigging table!!!!! Can someone explain that to me please? Making Greedo shoot first is pacifist propaganda pushed on us by lucas, similar to the lame 'death sticks' (cigarettes) thing in episode 1 or 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #11 September 23, 2004 I think it's pretty damn selfish of him to say "They're all mine and I can do whatever I want with them! Nyah!" Once Lucas made those movies and released them to theaters, and people paid LOTS and LOTS of money to see them, and then fell in love with them, the movies became 'ours', the viewing public's. He got rich selling them, and we were the ones who bought them (along with the gobs and gobs of merchandise) Now, instead of something timeless and lasting, they have a self-destruct function in the form of Lucas' whims and ego. I know, I know he "technically" owns them, but that doesn't make it right, just legal. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yoink 321 #12 September 23, 2004 dude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yoink 321 #13 September 23, 2004 edited: multiple post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sinkster 0 #14 September 23, 2004 Quotedude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard hehe, it's all red bull's fault! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites beowulf 1 #15 September 23, 2004 Movies are just not that important to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #16 September 23, 2004 QuoteMovies are just not that important to me. And thennn? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nbblood 0 #17 September 23, 2004 QuoteThis is just total bull shit. Who cares which version is on the DVD. I don't. George Lucas can do whatever he wants with his on movies. Yeah, what he said. Quotedude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard That too....I mean, we are talking about movies right? Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyIvan 0 #18 September 23, 2004 Well, I have 2 copies of Star Wars on VHS (onw still sealed ), and I didn't get the "enhanced" version with extra crap because I just didn't like it, even though I went to the theater and watch them all. Now, reading this thread, are you telling me that the DVD's bring nothing better in quality?, if so, I'm gonna release Rancor to chew Lucas' ass and then throw his carcass to the banthas.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sinkster 0 #19 September 23, 2004 QuoteI think it's pretty damn selfish of him to say "They're all mine and I can do whatever I want with them! Nyah!" Once Lucas made those movies and released them to theaters, and people paid LOTS and LOTS of money to see them, and then fell in love with them, the movies became 'ours', the viewing public's. He got rich selling them, and we were the ones who bought them (along with the gobs and gobs of merchandise) Now, instead of something timeless and lasting, they have a self-destruct function in the form of Lucas' whims and ego. I know, I know he "technically" owns them, but that doesn't make it right, just legal. Will you marry me?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #20 September 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteThis is just total bull shit. Who cares which version is on the DVD. I don't. George Lucas can do whatever he wants with his on movies. Yeah, what he said. Quotedude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard That too....I mean, we are talking about movies right? Blues, Nathan And thennnn???? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #21 September 23, 2004 Quote Will you marry me?! Tee hee!! Oh my... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites beowulf 1 #22 September 23, 2004 I don't understand what you are trying to say. And thennnn???? What is supposed to be my response to this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #23 September 23, 2004 If they are that bad, then i just will not buy them. I don't think that post is quite right though. Free speech is one thing, blatant advertising for copyright violations is a different beast all together. I don't speak for HH, but I would have a problem with that if it were my wesite.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sabre2th 0 #24 September 23, 2004 And thenn and thenn and thenn!! Nick. Those who dance, are cosidered insane by those who can't hear the music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyIvan 0 #25 September 23, 2004 QuoteIf Star Wars is our cultural history, the USA is in much worse shape than I thought. Star Wars was junk when I saw it first at 7 years old, and every sequel since then has been an equally poorly written movie with lame effects. Cya. BLASPHEMY!!! I HOPE YOU BURN IN HELL!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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AndyMan 7 #6 September 23, 2004 Most importantly, George Lucas can not release the movie in its original format because it doesn't exist. Star Wars was so popular, and so many original copies made when it first came out, that the original negatives were severely worn, and some sections were badly damaged over time. Some sections of the movie had to be reshot. The movie in its pure, unaltered original form does not exist. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #7 September 23, 2004 An even better reason to download and archive the originals that do exist! btw, i'm not as serious as i sound, a lot of this is in fun, but i'm still archiving the original laser disk edition to dvd and backup hard drives. it's fun to really get into something semi-trivial!!! hehehehehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treejumps 0 #8 September 23, 2004 If Star Wars is our cultural history, the USA is in much worse shape than I thought. Star Wars was junk when I saw it first at 7 years old, and every sequel since then has been an equally poorly written movie with lame effects. Cya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #9 September 23, 2004 I have backups of the laser discs. I refuse to watch Greedo shoot first "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #10 September 23, 2004 QuoteI have backups of the laser discs. I refuse to watch Greedo shoot first YES! AMEN! Another believer! Just that ONE thing destabilizes the dramatic movement of Han Solo from scum to a 'better person'. Also, how in the HELL is a BOUNTY HUNTER going to MISS someone from across a frigging table!!!!! Can someone explain that to me please? Making Greedo shoot first is pacifist propaganda pushed on us by lucas, similar to the lame 'death sticks' (cigarettes) thing in episode 1 or 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #11 September 23, 2004 I think it's pretty damn selfish of him to say "They're all mine and I can do whatever I want with them! Nyah!" Once Lucas made those movies and released them to theaters, and people paid LOTS and LOTS of money to see them, and then fell in love with them, the movies became 'ours', the viewing public's. He got rich selling them, and we were the ones who bought them (along with the gobs and gobs of merchandise) Now, instead of something timeless and lasting, they have a self-destruct function in the form of Lucas' whims and ego. I know, I know he "technically" owns them, but that doesn't make it right, just legal. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #12 September 23, 2004 dude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #13 September 23, 2004 edited: multiple post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #14 September 23, 2004 Quotedude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard hehe, it's all red bull's fault! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #15 September 23, 2004 Movies are just not that important to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #16 September 23, 2004 QuoteMovies are just not that important to me. And thennn? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #17 September 23, 2004 QuoteThis is just total bull shit. Who cares which version is on the DVD. I don't. George Lucas can do whatever he wants with his on movies. Yeah, what he said. Quotedude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard That too....I mean, we are talking about movies right? Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #18 September 23, 2004 Well, I have 2 copies of Star Wars on VHS (onw still sealed ), and I didn't get the "enhanced" version with extra crap because I just didn't like it, even though I went to the theater and watch them all. Now, reading this thread, are you telling me that the DVD's bring nothing better in quality?, if so, I'm gonna release Rancor to chew Lucas' ass and then throw his carcass to the banthas.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #19 September 23, 2004 QuoteI think it's pretty damn selfish of him to say "They're all mine and I can do whatever I want with them! Nyah!" Once Lucas made those movies and released them to theaters, and people paid LOTS and LOTS of money to see them, and then fell in love with them, the movies became 'ours', the viewing public's. He got rich selling them, and we were the ones who bought them (along with the gobs and gobs of merchandise) Now, instead of something timeless and lasting, they have a self-destruct function in the form of Lucas' whims and ego. I know, I know he "technically" owns them, but that doesn't make it right, just legal. Will you marry me?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #20 September 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteThis is just total bull shit. Who cares which version is on the DVD. I don't. George Lucas can do whatever he wants with his on movies. Yeah, what he said. Quotedude... put the coffee down slowly and step away from the keyboard That too....I mean, we are talking about movies right? Blues, Nathan And thennnn???? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #21 September 23, 2004 Quote Will you marry me?! Tee hee!! Oh my... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #22 September 23, 2004 I don't understand what you are trying to say. And thennnn???? What is supposed to be my response to this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #23 September 23, 2004 If they are that bad, then i just will not buy them. I don't think that post is quite right though. Free speech is one thing, blatant advertising for copyright violations is a different beast all together. I don't speak for HH, but I would have a problem with that if it were my wesite.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre2th 0 #24 September 23, 2004 And thenn and thenn and thenn!! Nick. Those who dance, are cosidered insane by those who can't hear the music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #25 September 23, 2004 QuoteIf Star Wars is our cultural history, the USA is in much worse shape than I thought. Star Wars was junk when I saw it first at 7 years old, and every sequel since then has been an equally poorly written movie with lame effects. Cya. BLASPHEMY!!! I HOPE YOU BURN IN HELL!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
