TownerFan 4,983 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Purists, don't get too hyped--it's the 1997 Special Edition print: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/12/star-wars-original-trilogy-alamo https://drafthouse.com/event/the-return-of-the-trilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 So crappy Jabba and no "Nooooooooooo" in Return of the Jedi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Better than those crappy ghetto 70s versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 They're the true vision of George Lucas. At least until 2004/2011 when his vision changed. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,306 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 We all got to see George's true vision without constraint in the prequels, and boy was it glorious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,494 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 What do you mean, Thor? It's been 19 years since these were in theaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 3 hours ago, Mr. Breathmask said: So crappy Jabba and no "Nooooooooooo" in Return of the Jedi? The "Noooooooo" was added for the 2011 Blu Rays, so if this is the 1997 cut that will not be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I doubt Maurizio meant that the exact versions of 1997 will be played in theatres again. Let's assume they will be the last SE's Lucas signed off on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Every article I've seen has stated "1997 special edition." Either way, they'll be packed full of poor CGI. At least Empire is relatively intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Have the 1997 editions ever been released in any HD format? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 No, of course not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 No - there were HD versions remastered for TV viewings of the 2004 DVD cuts, and then the Blu-rays were all new cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I've never heard of a 35mm print of one of the later versions existing, so if they dug up actual 35mm film prints, there might be a good chance it's the 1997 version. It'll have Han shooting first instead of at the same time, Luke screaming like the Emperor as he falls down the Cloud City chasm and no blinking Ewoks. Yay... I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, Mr. Breathmask said: It'll have Han shooting first instead of at the same time Unfortunately Han hasn't shot first since 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,306 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I wonder if this is disturbing confirmation of the rumours that Lucas used the original trilogy's OCN masters to create the 1997 special edition abominations? If true, the only option for Disney (if they want to release unaltered OT Blurays) might be a hybrid of the OCN and some rare second or third generation technicolor prints (good luck securing these from collectors). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I have no doubt that Disney will be able to release the original OT with an excellent picture quality, regardless of the source. When, or if, they will, is another question. There might be a hangup with 20th Century Fox (who owns distribution rights in perp to Star Wars). For all we know, Lucas built something into the deal that his special editions were the "true" Star Wars, and that the original versions should not be released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Trust him to sabotage the deal like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 It appears that the OT films have been remastered in 4K last year, but rumors said that they were the Special Edition versions (I don't know which version). It's still unknown if these upcoming screenings at Alamo Drafthouse will be film or digital. If it's the former, it's more than likely it's gonna be the 1997 Special Edition print (I don't think any 35mm print of the 2004 or 2011 version exists) as it's the only official version available for rent on 35mm, AFAIK. Anyway, it's much more likely it's gonna be 2K digital projection with the most recent Special Edition updates. As for having pre-Special Edition version of the OT officially restored and released, it's a lot more complicated than it appears. I read a few months ago that Mike Verta's own "legacy" 4K restoration of the first film is gonna be screened privately for Disney executives this year (he talked about it on his Facebook page, but didn't give any details), but I don't know if this means something about any official release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,494 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 3 hours ago, Jay said: What do you mean, Thor? It's been 19 years since these were in theaters. Are you sure? I have this weird feeling that the films were put up again just a few years ago. Or maybe they were limited runs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Maybe in your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Maybe you're thinking of Phantom Menace's 3D re-release in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Weren't they doing a full marathon of all 6 films around TFA's release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Oh yeah, you're right, they did do that. Just that one day, though: https://www.amctheatres.com/starwars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,494 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 1 hour ago, mrbellamy said: Maybe you're thinking of Phantom Menace's 3D re-release in 2012. Could be, yes. Heck, it could even be the reissues back in the late 90s. Time is flying by so fast now, I can't keep up. 19 years ago!?! That's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thor, the late 90s WAS 19 years ago. The special editions were in theaters in January and February of 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 We are getting old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I was talking about this on Facebook how when someone says "40 years ago", I still think they mean the 1950s. Or when they say "10 years ago", I automatically think they mean 1990. As if my brain still subconsciously lives in the 1990s/early-2000s and I need to make a manual adjustment each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,494 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I know, it's crazy. I've long since lost track of the passage of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Drax said: I was talking about this on Facebook how when someone says "40 years ago", I still think they mean the 1950s. Or when they say "10 years ago", I automatically think they mean 1990. As if my brain still subconsciously lives in the 1990s/early-2000s and I need to make a manual adjustment each time. Something about being in the 2010s screws with me. It was easier to do the math in the 2000s, cause I could still think of it as an even 100 and all 20th century terms. Minus 10 is 90s, minus 20 is 80s. But now 16 years in, it's like I officially have to start dealing with the fact that my lifespan straddles two centuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 20 hours ago, mstrox said: Unfortunately Han hasn't shot first since 1996 Whoops. I meant Greedo shooting first, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Surely even the purists wouldn't have wanted to go yet again, would they? I dunno, perhaps autism is very costly on the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I don't own any version of Star Wars where Han doesnt shoot first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, Quintus said: Surely even the purists wouldn't have wanted to go yet again, would they? I dunno, perhaps autism is very costly on the wallet. I want to see the movies on the big screen with an audience again (I haven't watched them since the Blu-rays came out about five years ago, so it's been a while). I'm not going to make a special trip out of town to do it, but I'd do it in a heartbeat if they did a rerelease. Heck, I went to see the 3D rerelease of The Phantom Menace when that came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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