I, Yoda313, finally have my Star Wars Widescreen Trilogy set

[yoda313]

Hello,

Yes it is true. Last night about 5:10pm est time I bought my widescreen set at Best Buy. $45 wasn't too bad!

I started and finished watching Episode 4 A New Hope last night. Excellent remix. Jabba looks better too, less goofy.

Changes:

When the Falcon is captured by the Death Star and two Stormtroopers check for passengers a line was added: one trooper says: "There's No One Here" - really unnecessary but was added anyway.

The Darth Vader lightsaber was colored red properly at the end of the Obi Wan fight when Vader approaches the closing blast door (will post screen shots tonight).

Jabba the Hut added scene - Jabba is definetely improved, more robust and fuller looking (will post screen shot)

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That's about all I can remember right now. Two things that weren't corrected STILL:

When Han and Leia talk about R2 carrying the station plans. Darth Vader clearly says they have just made the jump into hyperspace before that scene but the starscape outside is still NORMAL - no hypertunnel effect.

The countdown clock on the death star. Starts at 30 minutes but is NEVER accurate after that.

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There, I am thrilled to have finally gotten it. I will back them up tonight .

I did see part of the Bonus Disc including the Episode 3 preview (all about the Darth Vader Mask Worth Seeing, and watched the original trailers - awesome!

Will post more later. Have not watched Empire or Jedi yet. Will soon.

Kevin

[gitreel]

You could have gotten it for $39 from Fry's.

[yoda313]

Hello,

I don't argue over $5 when it comes to Star Wars, I wanted it last night as soon as I could find an available widescreen copy.

Thanks anyway gitreel

Kevin

[gitreel]

No problem

[jimmalenko]

All these star wars threads mean that Capmaster has his left arm up to his elbow through his nutsack by now. Give the man a break already.

BTW, am I too liberal, or is it normal for movie "faults" not to bother me to this extent ?

[yoda313]

All these star wars threads mean that Capmaster has his left arm up to his elbow through his nutsack by now. Give the man a break already.

BTW, am I too liberal, or is it normal for movie "faults" not to bother me to this extent ?

Hello,

Huh?? What faults?? Are you talking about the changes in SW????

Kevin

[jimmalenko]

Two things that weren't corrected STILL:

When Han and Leia talk about R2 carrying the station plans. Darth Vader clearly says they have just made the jump into hyperspace before that scene but the starscape outside is still NORMAL - no hypertunnel effect.

The countdown clock on the death star. Starts at 30 minutes but is NEVER accurate after that.

Are these not "faults" ?

[yoda313]

Two things that weren't corrected STILL:

When Han and Leia talk about R2 carrying the station plans. Darth Vader clearly says they have just made the jump into hyperspace before that scene but the starscape outside is still NORMAL - no hypertunnel effect.

The countdown clock on the death star. Starts at 30 minutes but is NEVER accurate after that.

Are these not "faults" ?

Hello,

Ahh... Got it. But I'm waiting for Star Wars version 4.0, this is only version 3.0! (original, special edition, and now "enhanced special edition"??? what to call these versions???)

Kevin

[yoda313]

Hello,

Just remembered another change in Episode 4:

During the Death Star battle Lukes squad leader is being tailed by Vader. In the original original no warning is given. In the Special Edition Luke is heard saying "He's on your tail". That line is removed in this the 3rd version of the movie. FYI.

Kevin

[Conquest10]

Where's the screenshots?

[yoda313]

Where's the screenshots?

Hello,

I'm at work. I'll try when I get home. Also I haven't gotten through Empire or Jedi yet so those will have to wait.

Kevin

[CoasterCreator]

oh what about the scene where Solo is in the Bar and ( what was his name? , the green bounty guy ) actually shots and misses and then Solo countershoots and kills him .......[the original Solo shoots him and that is that ] softening up my man Solo

[yoda313]

oh what about the scene where Solo is in the Bar and ( what was his name? , the green bounty guy ) actually shots and misses and then Solo countershoots and kills him .......[the original Solo shoots him and that is that ] softening up my man Solo

Hello,

GREEDO.

Actually I've heard that they're supposed to be shooting at the same time now. Though I couldn't immediately tell on my first viewing of the dvd.

Kevin

[makntraks]

Akkkk.... nothing was said about spoilers and now you've gone and ruined it for me!!!!!!

j/k
makntraks

[yoda313]

Hello,

Akkkk.... nothing was said about spoilers and now you've gone and ruined it for me!!!!!!

First of all:

Spoilers on a 20 year old film! That's a good one!

Actually, I've only covered Episode 4, I haven't gotten to 5 or 6 yet.

In my defense, Most of this has been available on the net for the last WEEK or so.

Kevin

[makntraks]

Just came across this whilst scanning LJ pics...


makntraks

[yoda313]

Hello,

Makntraks - Not a fan of most Star Wars parodies, this included. Though i'm sure others will appreciate the comic.

Kevin

[Capmaster]

Hello,

Akkkk.... nothing was said about spoilers and now you've gone and ruined it for me!!!!!!

First of all:

Spoilers on a 20 year old film! That's a good one!

Actually, I've only covered Episode 4, I haven't gotten to 5 or 6 yet.

In my defense, Most of this has been available on the net for the last WEEK or so.

Kevin

Ummm ...hello

j/k

[yoda313]

Hello,

Ummm ...hello
makntraks wrote:
j/k

Um.... what was that Simpson phrase again? Oh yeah:

DOH!

Kevin

[gitreel]

Just came across this whilst scanning LJ pics...


makntraks

I love star wars, but that is the funniest thing I have seen in a long time.

[yoda313]

Hello,

As promised here are the screen shots. On the left are the special edition widescreen vhs shots (from the 2000 release). On the right are the brand new dvds. (sorry if the crops aren't equal)











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This next one is just a pet peeve of mine. It's after the falcon escapes the death star. Vader had told Moff Tarkin the ship had just made the jump into hyperspace. So in the very next shot of Han and Leia talking there should be a hyperspace tunnel in the cockpit window. Yet in the 3rd remake it is STILL a normal starfield:



Kevin

[adam]

I'd have to watch it to get it in full context but... Its not like hyperspace travel should take all that long. It seems to me they made the jump to lightspeed and then almost instantaneously got to wherever they were headed, so they slowed down. Cut to next scene.

It always looked to me like when you make that jump to lightspeed you better sit down and buckle up. They couldn't have much of a conversation while traveling like that, so you see them right afterwards.

thedigitalbits has alot of comparison shots for all three movies. I think most of them are either so minor you'd never notice, or definite improvements. I hated that Jabba scene when it first came out, but it looks better now. That scene either had to be improved upon or just cut cause the SE looked ridiculous with it.

[Guest]

i havnt seen episode 4 in awhile.I noticed ray gun bursts look really lame

[yoda313]

Hello,

I'd have to watch it to get it in full context but... Its not like hyperspace travel should take all that long. It seems to me they made the jump to lightspeed and then almost instantaneously got to wherever they were headed, so they slowed down. Cut to next scene.

Well that's one way to look at it but what about the first trip to Alderaan with luke and obi wan?? They escape the star destroyers and han says they got away. Then the whole 4-5 minute lightsaber practice scene takes place while there in the hyperspace tunnel. You clearly see han disengage from the hyperspace tunnel and then gets bombarded by the blown up alderaan. It would seem that when they escape from the death star it would be at least the same time interval.

I know its nitpicking. It's probably a huge budget saver. Just like all those times that lightsabers are turned off "off camera".

Kevin

[gshelley61]

Got my set last night at Wally World for $41.

OK - I know they are the re-re-re-mastered "original vision" versions. But, I have to say the transfer to DVD is very good. I did some side-by-side comparisons of my best Definitive Collection LD captures and the new DVD... it's not even close. The color, detail, black level, it all looks so much better. I've got a 46" DLP HDTV hooked up to an upscaling DVD player, so these improvements over the LD set are really noticeable.

I sure wish Lucas had included the original theatrical versions, though.

[yoda313]

Got my set last night at Wally World for $41.

OK - I know they are the re-re-re-mastered "original vision" versions. But, I have to say the transfer to DVD is very good. I did some side-by-side comparisons of my best Definitive Collection LD captures and the DVD... it's not even close. The color, detail, black level, it all looks so much better. I've got a 46" DLP HDTV hooked up to an upscaling DVD player, so these improvements over the LD set are really noticeable.

I sure wish Lucas had included the original theatrical versions, though.

Hello,

I'm glad you liked them. I love the transfer.

GREAT TV!!!!


By the way, I think we should start calling these dvds "VERSION 3.0" to avoid confusion. What do you think???

Kevin

[gitreel]

I sure wish Lucas had included the original theatrical versions, though.

Why is everyone so in love with versions that the creator feels was incomplete?

He already said the special editions were what he originally wanted.

Why can't people just accept that?

[yoda313]

Hello,

He already said the special editions were what he originally wanted.

Why can't people just accept that?

It seems they can't accept it anymore than you can accept them wanting them!

Kevin

--Everybody needs to just sit back, watch the dvds, enjoy them, and then hope in the next 5 years the originals will be released.--

[gitreel]

Hello,

He already said the special editions were what he originally wanted.

Why can't people just accept that?

It seems they can't accept it anymore than you can accept them wanting them!

Kevin

--Everybody needs to just sit back, watch the dvds, enjoy them, and then hope in the next 5 years the originals will be released.--

I guess I am just abnormal because I understand where Lucas is coming from. I feel the special editions are better. Everyone just needs to take a chill pill.

[yoda313]

Hello,

He already said the special editions were what he originally wanted.

Why can't people just accept that?

It seems they can't accept it anymore than you can accept them wanting them!

Kevin

--Everybody needs to just sit back, watch the dvds, enjoy them, and then hope in the next 5 years the originals will be released.--

I guess I am just abnormal because I understand where Lucas is coming from. I feel the special editions are better. Everyone just needs to take a chill pill.

Hello,

Hey I love almost ANYTHING Star Wars. The changes were ok with me. I'll buy both, I have the sp dvds so I'm half way there but I can wait.

Kevin