Because people are sheeple.
Plus realistically a "fan" boycott would be utterly useless.
I've never BOUGHT a single set of SE anything. Yet I own a couple sets folks have bought for me. I usually re-gift them.
Star Wars blu ray in September
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Because people are sheeple.
Plus realistically a "fan" boycott would be utterly useless.
I've never BOUGHT a single set of SE anything. Yet I own a couple sets folks have bought for me. I usually re-gift them.
JediTrainer
New Member
I have already captured the films off of an hd broadcast, and then spend hours of my time syncing the audio from my dvds to get better sound on them. I have created my own temp version of the blu-rays based on available content already, but the cable release of the films are not perfect and suffer form compression flaws. I don't think the dvd versions up-converted with a faroudja chip is anywhere near hd (garbage in garbage out). Standard def video is not an option for me anymore. I just want the hd versions badly. I just wish they were better.
cayman shen
Master Member
Yes, the Biggs and Luke scene is ok with me, because it was original footage and therefore "fits." I wouldn't object at all if that was the only change/kind of they made.
dualedge
Sr Member
Amen... again, well said. I could not agree more.
Mic, I don't think what we're talking about is really a "boycott" per se. At least, when I think of a "boycott", I think of something organized... an intentional effort to sway a company or whoever by an organized effort. I believe what Solo is talking about is, if fans know they aren't going to be happy with the versions offered in this particular set, then why buy it?
I won't be buying it not as effort to "boycott" it but simply because of the exact reasons Solo stated above... I only really care about the original versions so this simply holds nothing for me. If others feel differently and want to buy it, I've got no problem with that in the least.
But then, realistically, it's probably all of the more casual fans that really make up the market for these rather than us here I'd imagine. Sort of like how toys' biggest market are still kids... not adult collectors, y'know?
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This is the whole reason it doesn't happen.
Obi Sean Kenobi
Well-Known Member
Looking at the complete saga blu ray artwork - is that supposed to be Luke walking in the opposite direction (the ghost like figure behind Anakin)?
wannab
Sr Member
I'm in the "wait and see" camp. If there is no value added other than the SE in high def and rehashed extras then I'll likely pass. If it turns out that the other features not yet listed really add something I may budge. Could not care less about packaging -- never have -- content is king.
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Solo4114
Master Member
I guess I sort of understand that, but the way I see it, if you've already put in all the effort you say you have...why spend $90 (or more) for mediocre product?
Yeah, I'm not really talking about some organized boycott. I mean, in the end, as consumers, we all pretty much stand alone. You buy what you want, you don't buy what you don't want. I don't want this set, so I'm not gonna buy it, and I doubt I'll buy anything until they come out with something I actually do want (namely: archival OT). I have no illusions, however, about my actions swaying George Lucas so that he wakes up in a cold sweat and say "MY GOD! WHAT HAVE I DONE?!"
It just doesn't make sense to me that people say they don't want XYZ, or how crappy the set is and how LFL is shafting everyone again....and then go right out and buy it. If you're that pissed, why pay your money in the first place? Just you, as an individual. I'm sure there are enough casual fans who really WILL be happy with this that it's still gonna be a money-maker, but it's the fans who complain and still buy that confuse me.
I dunno. I think there's honestly a certain level of addiction involved here. Folks are chasing a particular remembered high and hoping that each subsequent release will do it. If it does for them, hey, groovy. For me, that sensation is long gone, except when I watch the LD-rips, and even then it's tinged with irritation at the fact that this is as good as it gets per Lucas' orders. No amount of goodies, documentaries, quality box art, etc. is going to change that for me, unless and until a properly restored non-SE HD version of the OT is released. Knowing that won't happen, I walk away. But part of me thinks that at least a good portion of folks who complain but buy anyway, are still hoping against hope that THIS time it'll be different and Lucy won't pull the football away.
I also am vehemently opposed to "settling" in most circumstances where I don't believe I have to, and when it comes to entertainment, I definitely don't.
JediTrainer
New Member
The HDTV caps I have are 2.39:1 and not the forced 1.77:1. I'm sure there are some nice fan edits like Adywan's still floating around on torrents sites if you wish as well. If you want to get your hd fix without feeding the beast.
Marv
Sr Member
I guess I sort of understand that, but the way I see it, if you've already put in all the effort you say you have...why spend $90 (or more) for mediocre product?
Yeah, I'm not really talking about some organized boycott. I mean, in the end, as consumers, we all pretty much stand alone. You buy what you want, you don't buy what you don't want. I don't want this set, so I'm not gonna buy it, and I doubt I'll buy anything until they come out with something I actually do want (namely: archival OT). I have no illusions, however, about my actions swaying George Lucas so that he wakes up in a cold sweat and say "MY GOD! WHAT HAVE I DONE?!"
It just doesn't make sense to me that people say they don't want XYZ, or how crappy the set is and how LFL is shafting everyone again....and then go right out and buy it. If you're that pissed, why pay your money in the first place? Just you, as an individual. I'm sure there are enough casual fans who really WILL be happy with this that it's still gonna be a money-maker, but it's the fans who complain and still buy that confuse me.
I dunno. I think there's honestly a certain level of addiction involved here. Folks are chasing a particular remembered high and hoping that each subsequent release will do it. If it does for them, hey, groovy. For me, that sensation is long gone, except when I watch the LD-rips, and even then it's tinged with irritation at the fact that this is as good as it gets per Lucas' orders. No amount of goodies, documentaries, quality box art, etc. is going to change that for me, unless and until a properly restored non-SE HD version of the OT is released. Knowing that won't happen, I walk away. But part of me thinks that at least a good portion of folks who complain but buy anyway, are still hoping against hope that THIS time it'll be different and Lucy won't pull the football away.
I also am vehemently opposed to "settling" in most circumstances where I don't believe I have to, and when it comes to entertainment, I definitely don't.
I'm with you on this bro - power to the people!
robn1
Master Member
The individual DVD releases have the original versions on the bonus features disc. They are the Laserdisc transfers, not very good quality but the best available for the unaltered versions.
IndustrialActn
Member
eh, I pre-ordered it from Amazon. I'm not thrilled w/the Lucas changes but I will enjoy watching it in 1080p
