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From Starwars.com
The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a reality this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox present the eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home entertainment format. The four-disc collection will be released on September 21 in the U.S. and Canada, with international release dates following closely.
"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they have been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime to make sure that the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD is an awesome experience," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. and the DVD collection's Executive Producer.
Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc set that includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features -- including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced about the Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films. Each of the three films in the Star Wars Trilogy has been digitally restored and re-mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.
"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."
The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will vary by territory
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The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a reality this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox present the eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home entertainment format. The four-disc collection will be released on September 21 in the U.S. and Canada, with international release dates following closely.
"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they have been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime to make sure that the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD is an awesome experience," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. and the DVD collection's Executive Producer.
Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc set that includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features -- including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced about the Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films. Each of the three films in the Star Wars Trilogy has been digitally restored and re-mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.
"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."
The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will vary by territory
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I think David Brent would make a great jedi XO sorry I was just watching the series and then this thread just made me imagine it. Episode 2 didn't have the most imaginative title out there.
I'm sure my brother will get the DVDs when they come out, he's a big fan.
I'm sure my brother will get the DVDs when they come out, he's a big fan.
Cyclone wrote:
> Sorry. Borat forgot to mention Episode 2's best feature.
>
> Tight white skinsuit and nipples.
But of course, I have trouble choosing between Amidala and Leia. Who am I kidding, it's Leia every time.
If episode 2 was released without the @Star Wars' brand label on it, you'd have all said it was a pretty good sci fi fantasy film, but you're all to bogged down with "ooooooh, but it isn't as good as x, y and z". Who cares? If you judge every film poorly because there was a better one 30 years ago, you're not going to have much fun going to the cinema are you? There are things in episode 2 that Lucas could never have dreamed of in 1978. I defy anyone that says that battle at the end was anything short of stunning.
It's like the Matrix dispute all over again. "Ooooh I loved the matrix, but 2 and 3 weren't as good". So what, it's supposed to be entertainment, treat it as such.
> Sorry. Borat forgot to mention Episode 2's best feature.
>
> Tight white skinsuit and nipples.
But of course, I have trouble choosing between Amidala and Leia. Who am I kidding, it's Leia every time.
If episode 2 was released without the @Star Wars' brand label on it, you'd have all said it was a pretty good sci fi fantasy film, but you're all to bogged down with "ooooooh, but it isn't as good as x, y and z". Who cares? If you judge every film poorly because there was a better one 30 years ago, you're not going to have much fun going to the cinema are you? There are things in episode 2 that Lucas could never have dreamed of in 1978. I defy anyone that says that battle at the end was anything short of stunning.
It's like the Matrix dispute all over again. "Ooooh I loved the matrix, but 2 and 3 weren't as good". So what, it's supposed to be entertainment, treat it as such.
Belldandy wrote:
> Episode 1 and 2 were worse for fans of the trilogy. As normal films
> they sucked, but for fans it was like Lucas had kicked you in the
> groin...they stank are are pretty much beyond any logical defence.
As a fan, I managed to find some good elements in both films.
They're still very much Star Wars - the bustling galaxy is as alive as it ever was, and they both retain the wicked unpredictability of the original trilogy. Phantom Menace had some excellent moments - the Pod Race, the final fight, the introduction of the double-bladed lightsaber and the way in which it gave such a nice impression of the harmony of the galaxy prior to the Imperial's rise to power.
Attack of the Clones was a slight improvement, as we saw a cocky and boorish Anakin Skywalker develop emotions throughout the film. It also developed the storyline regarding the chain of events leading to the rise of the remnant forces, and it too had some great moments - all the Jedi fighting in the arena, the monsters in the arena, Count Dooku vs. Anakin (which introduced dual lightsaber fighting), Count Dooku vs. Yoda and more.
Both films also had subtle references to the corruption within the galatic empire, and start to build up how the system will eventually fall apart at the hands of the Emperor.
Yes, they were heavily flawed and yes, they were incredible disappointments, but that's not to say they weren't enjoyable and didn't retain some of the Star Wars magic. Because they did, and as a fan, I still bought them on DVD.
Phantom Menace - 6/10.
Attack of the Clones - 6.5/10.
> Episode 1 and 2 were worse for fans of the trilogy. As normal films
> they sucked, but for fans it was like Lucas had kicked you in the
> groin...they stank are are pretty much beyond any logical defence.
As a fan, I managed to find some good elements in both films.
They're still very much Star Wars - the bustling galaxy is as alive as it ever was, and they both retain the wicked unpredictability of the original trilogy. Phantom Menace had some excellent moments - the Pod Race, the final fight, the introduction of the double-bladed lightsaber and the way in which it gave such a nice impression of the harmony of the galaxy prior to the Imperial's rise to power.
Attack of the Clones was a slight improvement, as we saw a cocky and boorish Anakin Skywalker develop emotions throughout the film. It also developed the storyline regarding the chain of events leading to the rise of the remnant forces, and it too had some great moments - all the Jedi fighting in the arena, the monsters in the arena, Count Dooku vs. Anakin (which introduced dual lightsaber fighting), Count Dooku vs. Yoda and more.
Both films also had subtle references to the corruption within the galatic empire, and start to build up how the system will eventually fall apart at the hands of the Emperor.
Yes, they were heavily flawed and yes, they were incredible disappointments, but that's not to say they weren't enjoyable and didn't retain some of the Star Wars magic. Because they did, and as a fan, I still bought them on DVD.
Phantom Menace - 6/10.
Attack of the Clones - 6.5/10.
I guess when you're dealing with prequels and sequels it's inevitable that you compare them. I can't remember the end battle much, this thread has made me want to watch the movie again so I will do after I post this. Perhaps it was just too much cg for me, I dunno I'll have to watch it again before I say anything.
Just to reiterate, this trilogy is very good, but I'm a little disappointed here and there but glad to see it being made either way so I'm happy.
Just to reiterate, this trilogy is very good, but I'm a little disappointed here and there but glad to see it being made either way so I'm happy.
Episode 1 was fantastic, although I'll admit Anakin was a little annoying. When I got it on video I must've watched it about 15 times, and then I got the DVD and did the same. {:)
Episode 2 is the WORST of them all, I'd been really looking forward to it after Menace, but this was enough to have sent me to sleep. The enemies were useless, the fight between Yoda and whats-his-face was laughable, and watching Anakin and Padme together made me want to throw up.
If she didn't want to love Anakin and didn't want him to love her, why did she make herself look so goddamn sexy all the time?
"Ooooooh Anakin we're not allowed to fall in love with each-other...but ahhh no look at that my top has fallen off."
Episode 2 is the WORST of them all, I'd been really looking forward to it after Menace, but this was enough to have sent me to sleep. The enemies were useless, the fight between Yoda and whats-his-face was laughable, and watching Anakin and Padme together made me want to throw up.
If she didn't want to love Anakin and didn't want him to love her, why did she make herself look so goddamn sexy all the time?
"Ooooooh Anakin we're not allowed to fall in love with each-other...but ahhh no look at that my top has fallen off."
Padme > all other sci-fi women ever.
She is so fine. I agree Ant.
'Ooo, we cannae fall in love, but i'll wear provocative backless dresses and revealing clothes anyway'
She's toying with me!
She is so fine. I agree Ant.
'Ooo, we cannae fall in love, but i'll wear provocative backless dresses and revealing clothes anyway'
She's toying with me!
ßora† SagdiyeV wrote:
> So what, it's supposed to
> be entertainment, treat it as such.
I think that's what a lot of people forget these days when watching films. They'd rather analyse films and find problems wih them, instead of actually sitting back and enjoying them.
Though I have to admit I thought Ep1 and 2 were over long and boring. Though I'd probably say the same for New Hope as well, not the biggest Star Wars fan though.
> So what, it's supposed to
> be entertainment, treat it as such.
I think that's what a lot of people forget these days when watching films. They'd rather analyse films and find problems wih them, instead of actually sitting back and enjoying them.
Though I have to admit I thought Ep1 and 2 were over long and boring. Though I'd probably say the same for New Hope as well, not the biggest Star Wars fan though.
Episode 1 is better than most people give it credit for, but there was just too much plot, if you know what I mean. How many 10 year olds left the cinema thinking "Wow, Darth Sideous is Senator Palpatine! He started the war so he could get power of the senate!"
Heck, even I didn't fully understand it the first time I saw it. I knew Palpatine was the Emporer (because of his name) and that he was Sideous, but I had to think about what I'd just seen.
Ep 2 assumes you understood everything in the first one. Anakin was crap, the Yoda fight was laughable, but apart from that it was decent. Too bad the huge final battle was terrible. Sure, it had loads of people, but it had no story. It was just clones killing robots. No suspense, no excitement, just shot after shot after shot of things blowing up.
Heck, even I didn't fully understand it the first time I saw it. I knew Palpatine was the Emporer (because of his name) and that he was Sideous, but I had to think about what I'd just seen.
Ep 2 assumes you understood everything in the first one. Anakin was crap, the Yoda fight was laughable, but apart from that it was decent. Too bad the huge final battle was terrible. Sure, it had loads of people, but it had no story. It was just clones killing robots. No suspense, no excitement, just shot after shot after shot of things blowing up.
MoJoJoJo wrote:
> Episode 1 is better than most people give it credit for, but there was
> just too much plot, if you know what I mean. How many 10 year olds
> left the cinema thinking "Wow, Darth Sideous is Senator
> Palpatine! He started the war so he could get power of the
> senate!"
>
> Heck, even I didn't fully understand it the first time I saw it. I
> knew Palpatine was the Emporer (because of his name) and that he was
> Sideous, but I had to think about what I'd just seen.
Yeah, I always thought that element was rather good.
> Episode 1 is better than most people give it credit for, but there was
> just too much plot, if you know what I mean. How many 10 year olds
> left the cinema thinking "Wow, Darth Sideous is Senator
> Palpatine! He started the war so he could get power of the
> senate!"
>
> Heck, even I didn't fully understand it the first time I saw it. I
> knew Palpatine was the Emporer (because of his name) and that he was
> Sideous, but I had to think about what I'd just seen.
Yeah, I always thought that element was rather good.
Oh come on, he looked and sounded almost identical to the original emperor. I've always been impressed with how they found an actor so much like the original one.
Plus my many years of being a geek and playing Star Wars games meant I knew that the emperors name was palpatine already and therefore clocked it immediately.
I just can't wait for the third. I know a lot of the plot, I won't give any away, but there are the obvious bits that I am seriously looking forward to :
Anakin turning evil, Obi Wan duelling with him and almost killing him
Death of many of the Jedi, including Mace Windu
More duelling, and the death of Count Dooku
The third episode is supposed to be the 'empire strikes back' of the prequels. A very dark atmosphere, it is the transitional period between the republic falling and the empire being born. Should be lots of good stuff in there, and as it's the last one Georgey boy intends to make, he's bound to pull out all the stops.
Plus my many years of being a geek and playing Star Wars games meant I knew that the emperors name was palpatine already and therefore clocked it immediately.
I just can't wait for the third. I know a lot of the plot, I won't give any away, but there are the obvious bits that I am seriously looking forward to :
Anakin turning evil, Obi Wan duelling with him and almost killing him
Death of many of the Jedi, including Mace Windu
More duelling, and the death of Count Dooku
The third episode is supposed to be the 'empire strikes back' of the prequels. A very dark atmosphere, it is the transitional period between the republic falling and the empire being born. Should be lots of good stuff in there, and as it's the last one Georgey boy intends to make, he's bound to pull out all the stops.
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