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George Lucas Making Changes to Star Wars Saga... Again
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I wonder what GL would advise them to do if they suggested that.MikeMyers said:
I also wonder if Lucas was planning on just releasing this shit without mentioning it at all. We knew he had done something, but obviously no one knew that he took it to this extent. That's pretty shady I think.
PhoncipleBone
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Tripleshantyman said:
vas_a_morir
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Salmonax said:
I know! How pathetically transparent.
There was a thread the other day about whether or not there is such a thing as "ethical piracy", and I certainly believe that this would count. I could and would totally endorse someone just downloading an HD fan edit that removes ridiculous bullshit like the Vader "Nooooo" or the shot of Hayden Christensen as a ghost.
We've all bought these films multiple times already, Lucas has more than made his share so I don't see why you should feel guilty about it either. It's nothing less than robbery for him to make the films worse every time there's a new format to milk.
We've all bought these films multiple times already, Lucas has more than made his share so I don't see why you should feel guilty about it either. It's nothing less than robbery for him to make the films worse every time there's a new format to milk.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Yeah I mean, the original Star Wars is actually an "out of print" film. Bootlegs are fair game.border said:
vaelic said:
What is your favorite movie?
Cuz I'd like to fuck with it several times over a 2 decade period to the point where parts of it aren't recognizable to the same film you fell in love with.
The main problem is that none of this is necessary so why change anything? These movies launched a multi-billion dollar 3 1/2 decades-long franchise. Its not like people were pissed off enough to stop consuming Star Wars because it wasn't a complete experience unless George changed it so that Greedo shoots first, and Vader says a ridiculous sounding NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo at the key emotional climax of a 6-film saga. Nobody asked for any of these changes. So why? That's the only question I want answered.
Christopher
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The only change I'd actually want is Qui Gon at the end of Return of the Jedi
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Luke doesn't even know who that is.Christopher said:
ZombieSupaStar
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i wish you could just buy the extras stuff separate.
Christopher
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BocoDragon said:
after Luke goes away with Leia they show them again he could appear there
These changes never bother me, I got my money's worth of enjoyment watching the movies when I did, whatever they want to do to them now is their business. I just find it odd that Lucasfilm continues making these changes when fans on the internet seem to be so against it.
VGChampion
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The "NO" still sounds stupid and doesn't look like it fits at all but it honestly isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. That scene looked awkward without it when I look at it again anyways. Still, I'd probably prefer it the original way.
I still don't understand why he altered Greedo to shoot first. It's a defining moment that perfect describes who and what Han Solo is. I still SMH over that one. For some odd reason, Lucas seems to be obsessed with seemingly minor omissions or alterations. It's not that it bothers us fans that the Ewoks now blink but that he fucking bothered to do it instead of simply releasing a clean and unaltered version. Next time you watch the SE version of Star Wars, check out the stupidity of Mos Eisley...We are warned that it is a "hive of scum and villainy" but we are to busy laughing at the funny Jawas who fall off their stupid Alien Alpacas. Ugh... There are dozens of these moments and most of them feel like ILM is simply trying to show off.
What really gets me with all these changes is that in theory, I wouldn't mind them one bit! All Lucas need do is borrow a copy of the Star Trek blue rays to see what a proper updating should have been. They should reshoot all the exterior space shots and battles, fix the the special effects and do a proper restoration. Hell, I wouldn't even mind if he removed and replaced all of the stop motion photography for CGI. If done right, nobody would complain except for the truly hard core.
As for ethical piracy, I agree...I own the original on VHS Widescreen and although I briefly owned the Laserdisk versions, I made sure to download similar quality versions for myself.
What really gets me with all these changes is that in theory, I wouldn't mind them one bit! All Lucas need do is borrow a copy of the Star Trek blue rays to see what a proper updating should have been. They should reshoot all the exterior space shots and battles, fix the the special effects and do a proper restoration. Hell, I wouldn't even mind if he removed and replaced all of the stop motion photography for CGI. If done right, nobody would complain except for the truly hard core.
As for ethical piracy, I agree...I own the original on VHS Widescreen and although I briefly owned the Laserdisk versions, I made sure to download similar quality versions for myself.
Ah, but were I in charge, you and I would have the best of both worlds as I would never deny those who wish to see the unaltered version....Seriously if you haven't seen them, check out the Star Trek Blue Rays...you can switch between original and restored with the press of a button.mattp said:
Rentahamster
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Obi-wan's scream sounds like the "wooo" human bender made when they rolled him off the stage in that "Tales of Interest" episode.
Count Dookkake
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It's a reference to Firefly and it's hyberbole. Who cares?
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Preacher, you got a smutty mind!
Kitschkraft
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This is kinda off topic but I just noticed something that was problem obvious to everyone else :
Endor
Don't know why, just never made the connection.
Far as these changes go, nothing can be worse than Hayden at the end of RotJ, so have fun Lucas.
Endor
Don't know why, just never made the connection.
Far as these changes go, nothing can be worse than Hayden at the end of RotJ, so have fun Lucas.
Duane Cunningham
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Hell, Luke doesn't know who young Anakin is either.BocoDragon said:
Hero_of_the_Day
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megashock5 said:
Maybe this has already been said, but anyone intested in the dvd's, they can be found on amazon used for less then ten bucks each. You get the best versions of the originals, and lucas gets no more money from it, win win.
Aigis said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0EUjobdavw&feature=related
Wait, this is seriously real? Like, real? What.
Man, it feels so strange to be complaining about changes to Star Wars. I used to not care because I grew up with the SEs, but man. This is awful. I suppose the people who grew up with the theatrical versions must feel even worse though.
WAT.
lazybones18
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