A long time ago, the original star wars movies were sold on laser disc and vhs. The original star wars trilogy one last time the star. How to download the original trilogy unadulterated. For most star wars fans, the recent dvd release of the blockbuster hit star wars. Tell us what you like about original trilogy, what you dont, and what youd like to see on the site in future updates. I really wanted to get a digital copy of this release, and the cover art is pretty good too. Its the original star wars trilogy, what more needs to be said. An original film print of star wars has been restored and. A new hopescore artist london voices, london symphony orchestra, john williams, the new london childrens choir.
Shaun of the dead gives a fresh take on the zombie horror film, hot fuzz dissects the tropes of classic action movies and the worlds end brings a new spin to the science fiction genre. Ever since 1997, every version of a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi has had horrendous cgi effects added in that george lucas deemed necessary to bring his ideal version to life there are the limited edition dvd versions. Episodes iv through vi were remastered and rereleased as special editions theatrically, and on vhs and laserdisc during 1997. From writerdirector edgar wright come three smart, bold and hilarious genre films, all starring simon pegg and nick frost. The morphing effects is now applied, and your voice is changed. In an interview carried in the latest star wars insider magazine, george lucas reiterated he will never allow the original, nonspecial editions of the star wars movies to be released on dvd. Over the last 15 years or so i have amassed quite a collection of fan made custom star wars dvd covers. This is a fantastic place to be working, we got over 12,000 vhs, 2500 laserdisc, and 1400 dvd including all of the dvd criterion collection through march 03, and i do mean all. I keep my laserdisc player set up, and keep the rare laserdiscs that i have. I loved the original star wars trilogy when i was a kid, but loathe all of the current dvd, bluray, and streaming versions available today. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am i better off with dvds.
At the moment it is still the best way to see the original unaltered trilogy legally. A new hopescore artist london voices, london symphony orchestra, john williams, the. They were analog video even though they were read by a laser pickup, later digital audio was added to the original cx analog stereo tracks. In 1997, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of star wars, lucas rereleased new cuts of the. Msn outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and. I was wondering how feasible it would be to digitally copy laserdisc movies to dvd. Limited edition sw trilogy the definitive collection. By replying to this thread you agree to abide by the trading rules detailed here. But youve never been able to download them at least, not legally.
After the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december, there wont be a new star wars movie in cinemas until the benioff and weiss star wars movie in 2022. Jun 01, 2014 the original versions of the trilogy were last issued on laserdisc in 1995 as individual titles in the clv format 60 min per side as opposed to the black box which was in cav format 30 min per side. These sets were repackaged for a november 2006 boxset release. This 2005 threedisc edition of george lucass star wars trilogy is basically the same set as the 2004 edition minus the bonus fourth disc. This fully arcade authentic version includes all of the original scenes youve come to enjoy, and even. After george lucas swore that the original versions of the star wars trilogy.
After protests and criticism, people began transferring their laserdiscs to dvd, and. In this highly anticipated followup game, follow the tongueincheek, brickbased action through all three epic films of the original star wars trilogy. Bit of a shame the prequels and digital remastering means you dont see the original film, like jabba the hutt has been redone, and they put in a prequel actor as anekin skywalker at the end which i guess makes some sense, but sometimes it would be nice to see films untampered with like songs where the version you get isnt. Please be advised, all buyers and sellers should satisfy themselves that the other party is genuine by providing the following via private conversation to each other after negotiations are complete and prior to dispatching goods and making. Get back to skype and start the voice voip call or voice chat session. Stream tracks and playlists from laserdisc on your desktop or mobile device. Listen to laserdisc soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create vancouver.
Lucasfilm did release the original trilogy on dvd but not in anamorphic widescreen unfortunately just letterboxed versions they used for the laserdisc. Where can i find the best version of the original star wars trilogy. This is the first time i bought movie media of the 197783 star wars trilogy. All the talk about star wars this week has made me want to go back and watch the original trilogy. Most of these were made to house the fan produced efforts at preserving the original trilogy, such as the early laserdisc captures by cowclops, tr47, editdroid, dr. And, only when the voice changer software is on, the morphing effects is applied to your voice. Please notice that as long as the av virtual audio device works as major driver for your microphone, you have a very powerful skype voice changer ready for use. A new hope enjoyed an 18 month run and numerous rereleases in the late 70s and early 80s before its eventual home media release on vhs, betamax, laserdisc, and all those other crazy, nowextinct 80s formats. These will do for me since my old widescreen vhs tapes will not last indefinitely.
Compare the theatrical cuts of all star wars films to later modified releases. Star wars fans feel the force calling them back to original cuts. But to some hardcore fans of the force, the biggest release this. December 30, 2017 november 3, 2019 lonnie 20th century fox, 4k scan, despecialized edition, disney, han shot first, laserdisc, lucasfilm, original trilogy, project4k77, reliance media works, star wars. I wonder if the thx laser disc program, which so diligently supervised the. If you dont already own the original star wars trilogy in its laserdisc format, thats definitely something you should pick up, as well and they are easy to track down, but im specifically listing the phantom menace laserdisc because its a tad more unique. I have a mint original copy of lumivisions imax tropical rainforest title in its original cd sized jewel case. Yet like with laserdisc, there were also even earlier titles including in japan. The cinematic glory that is the original star wars trilogy is headed back to theaters, thanks to alamo drafthouses upcoming roadshow program, the return of the.
Particularly focused on preserving the original trilogy episodes iv through vi for future generations. Time warp fatality chart an indepth study of dragons lair ii. An ode to blockbuster and other video rental stores the ender registered user regular. Ich bleibe bei laserdiscauflosung star wars episode iv. Star wars trilogy definitive collection starwars reddit. Mint marks sample taken from a late pressing with flaws fixed 0693841 a 33 m a50i53 star wars 0693841 b 30 m b50i1183 0693842 a 19 m a50i06257 0693842 b 56 m b50i12429 0693843 a 62 m a50i080 0693843 b 57 m b50i10368 0693844 a 55 m a50i05349 empire 0693844 b 57 m b50i05354 0693845 a 75 m a50i08280 0693845 b 56 m b50i08278 0693846 a 58 m a50i05826 0693846 b 77 m. In 1995 it was announced that yet another box set of the star wars trilogy was to be released on vhs and laserdisc, and that this would be your last chance to own the original star wars trilogy. The three classic star wars movies that underpin the galaxy far far away. Star wars trilogy the definitive collection the star wars trilogy. Ever since may 25, 1977, people have wanted to recapture that star wars magic like it was the first time. News and discussion surrounding everything star wars, from 1976 to today.
Star wars trilogy special edition vhs tapes 1997 box set mastered thx 4102930. Whether or not you see george lucas tinkering with the original star wars trilogy as harmless meddling or the greatest sin committed in cinematic history, its a shame that fans dont even. That means you get the three original filmsa new hope 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983in their brilliantlooking and. Its the frame by frame digital reproduction of the film, with thx sound, but not with the special additions. The original star wars trilogy is headed back to theaters. These converters do exist online, purchasing one if needed with your laserdisc player would be a wise decision. Say hello with an instant message, voice or video call all for free.
Feb 25, 2017 laserdiscs were the best video quality you could buy back before dvds entered the market. If youre a supporter and your site actively links to our petition, please let everyone. I diid enjoy the force awakens on bluray so it seem to be time to finally own a bluray edition of the original trilogy. When asked if the films could be included as part of the supposedly massive. Hi all, i just installed trilogy on a windows 7 64 bit machine.
The original unaltered trilogy also known as georges original unaltered trilogy or gout refers to the original theatrical versions of the first three star wars films, before they were modified for the special edition and subsequent rereleases. Dragons lair, one of the most beloved arcade games of all time can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. The original versions are known to be a bit ropy i think they were transferred from laserdisc, hence i bought a used copy for less than a tenner and glad i did as they are not worth forking out 30 or 40 quid for. Having researched which dvd versions of the original trilogy contain the respective cinematic releases, i was happy as a wampa in frost to see that the 2008 box set containing both original versions and the digitally mastered versions of each film was available from amazon via a private seller. But these versions dont just remove the edits made for the special editions, they also correct color. Dragons lair scene sequencing info on the random order of the scenes. I know when dvd came to the us, warner had a dvd package of several titles for trial market run. An ode to blockbuster and other video rental stores.
Use skype to send sms messages to mobiles worldwide. The laserdisc database collections, wishlists, marketplace of obsolete and niche video formats ldcedvhddvhshd dvd. Why lucasfilm shouldnt release the original theatrical. The best versions of star wars you can buy on ebay the verge. Star wars trilogy definitive collection boxset details. Talk about star wars fan preservations and fan edits, or just hang out in our off topic section. The original versions of the trilogy were last issued on laserdisc in 1995 as individual titles in the clv format 60 min per side as opposed to the black box which was in.
My mom does video skype calls just about every day with my stepfather during lunch these days. Before dvd and bluray players took over the physical media format, laserdiscs were a common viewing option for highquality movies. The original star wars trilogy was a lucasfilm production released theatrically by 20th century fox between 1977 and 1983, and was subsequently released on home media during the 1980s and 1990s. I didnt believe them and i didnt rush out and buy it though i did believe them in 2006 when they released the limited edition theatrical dvds, and i did rush out and buy those. Butthe rumor is the original prints are lost, which is why they didnt even release anamorphic dvds in 2006, just laserdisc letterbox transfers. I really dont care if laserdiscs are considered outdated, or whatever. Wanted laserdiscs star wars definitive trilogy avforums.
Episode vii if it was directed by george lucas video i really dont want to watch any of the tainted versions that lucas has put out. First and last laserdisc question home theater forum. The original trilogy reunites the fun and endless creativity of lego with the epic story, heroic characters, and exciting action of the star wars universe. Original star wars versions will never see dvd originals not destroyed. Trilogy install problem on windows 7 64 bit solved. Where can i find the best version of the original star. By numbering i believe batman was the first movie dvd. I used the spectrasonics utility spectramove to move the data file and now trilogy says it cant find it. The best versions of star wars you can buy on ebay.
Blutos comprehensive and quality guide to downloading projects from. I do not have the resources, technical knowledge or money to own, convert or download everything im interested in, i have never even touched a laserdisc player, but if i didnt think so strongly about piracy, id love it if likeminded people were to post a reply with their thoughts on this or maybe shoot me a pm about fullscreen laserdiscto. Its the closest thing youll get to the original film. Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. Ill just point out that you can get the original trilogy on both laserdisc not feasible, reallyi. Laserdisc was released on june 10, 1981, in japan, clarification needed and a total of 3. Star wars trilogy the definitive collection the star.
I find that hard to believe, but given lucas treatment of the original trilogy, the best way to view the theatrical versions is still the definitive edition cav laserdisc box set or the. May 18, 2014 limited edition sw trilogy the definitive collection laserdisc set. Exclusive to laserdisc help compiling a comprehensive list. For work study this year i got on at uscs cinemalibrary. Japanese laserdiscs command a higher price if they come. Where can i find the original star wars trilogy without lucas. Many fans cite the original trilogy as hugely influential and rewatch it annually, if not more often.
Talk about these landmark filmsthat will be with you. Til there is an hd despecialized version of the original. Limited edition sw trilogy the definitive collection laserdisc set. The films were distributed by cbsfox video on several formats, such as vhs, betamax, and laserdisc. A particularly fascinating set of films to look at is the original indiana jones trilogy. However, one thing ive discovered working there is that. Manufacturers kill off 3d tv as home theater enthusiasts fire back. Fullscreen laserdisc dvd preservation original trilogy. Feb 10, 2018 this message is automatically inserted in all classifieds forum threads. Indeed, if you look closely at the laserdisc packaging that we showed earlier, youll see the clv mark, indicating that it spins at constant linear velocity changing rotation speed as playback progresses. Star wars trilogy thx edition on laserdisc youtube. The star wars trilogy comes out for a limited time as individual movie dvds on. Now you can just download the emulator and itll download the games for you. Star wars trilogy laserdisc unboxing video youtube.
Laser disc, dvd, even the bluray and 35mm prints here and there. Enjoy classic movies, music, and more with a laserdisc player for sale. Getting your hands on a copy of the despecialized original trilogy is tricky, plus its a legal gray area, so harmy recommends that you own the original star wars trilogy on bluray in case any legal issues arise. The original trilogy are both now available through the games with gold program. Feb 15, 2014 there are some performances on laserdisc that are not available on dvd or vhs, like billy joels live from long island.
A quick look at my thx edition laserdiscs of the original star wars trilogy, episodes iv to vi. Archives sites and publications supporting the petition. Watching the original star wars movie in 2019 jedi. Jan 26, 2017 panasonic i remember when my dad would occasionally dig his old laserdisc player out of storage so we could watch the original star wars trilogy it was superior quality to the vhs sets out there. I transferred the original versions from laserdisc to dvd some years ago by just connecting rca cables from the ld video and audio out to the input of my dvd recorder. Given that these original versions were presented as bonus materials, maybe this low quality is understandable, but thats the problem in the first place. Downloading them requires knowledge of peertopeer file sharing.
Jun 26, 2016 a quick look at my thx edition laserdiscs of the original star wars trilogy, episodes iv to vi. George lucas has tinkered repeatedly with the original trilogy. Your customizable and curated collection of the best in trusted news plus coverage of sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health and lifestyle, combined with outlookhotmail, facebook. As fantasias original sound elements no longer exist, neither do taylors complete commentary tracks, and all that has ever survived is whats available in the general release version. The star wars trilogy definitive collection laserdisc set can still be found even new and sealed on ebay, but even with the additional dirt and scratches i think i would look for the japanese special collection myself, since like the definitive collection they also came formatted in cav.
The original, unaltered films on the dvd look poor because the transfer was done in the early 1990s for laserdisc, and was hopelessly outdated by the home video standards of 2006. Star wars trilogy the definitive collection widescreen. The lack of any regularly repeating pattern like this on our laserdisc is a good hint that it does not follow the same scheme. I actually upgraded my laser disc ld player to ac3 dolby digital so that i could hear the star wars trilogy in dolby digital 5. Where can i find the original star wars trilogy without lucas updates and yes, vader is a physically scarred anakin due to being basically burned alive on mustafar. Voice changer software diamond talk like darth vader. Star wars trilogy original vhs box special edition thx. The complete aliens quadrilogy collection 5 discs dvd box set. There are despecialized versions for all three original star wars movies.
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