We rented the first Star Wars (episode 4, I guess) for the kids, this weekend. I found a site listing the changes between the 1997 release, and the 2000 release (which, given Jabba's appearance, I'd say this was). Is there any site that lists the changes between the original cinematic release, and either the '97 or 2000 version. I swear to Joss the film I showed to my kids this weekend was not my Star Wars.
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Topic!Cindy - Sep 30, 2004 1:29:08 pm PDT #2442 of 10001
What is even happening?
Kalshane - Sep 30, 2004 1:39:36 pm PDT #2443 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Don't know about any site, but off the top of my head the changes from the original release included (not counting random special effects additions here):
- An additional/expanded scene with Veru and Lars about Luke
- The scene with the droids hiding from the Stormtroopers.
- Guido fires first in the special edition (which looked really, really dumb) and at the same time as Han in the DVD release.
- Scene with Han and Jabba (my only issue with it is Han steps on Jabba. I can understand Jabba willing to give Han a second chance, but I don't see him getting away with stepping on him. [I realize the scene was originally shot with a human actor and they had to do something about Han walking behind him, but it's still really dumb.])
- Scene with Luke and Biggs before attacking the Death Star.
- A crapload more fighters take off from the Rebel Base
There's probably more, but that's what I can remember.
Topic!Cindy - Sep 30, 2004 1:44:36 pm PDT #2444 of 10001
What is even happening?
Guido fires first in the special edition (which looked really, really dumb) and at the same time as Han in the DVD release.
Which is the special edition?
Did they cut some of C3PO and R2D2 wandering through the desert? Also, was the scene where Leia makes the recording always right at the beginning? Did they futz with the bar scene (other than the Guido/Han shooting bit)?
Kristen - Sep 30, 2004 1:45:40 pm PDT #2445 of 10001
Nutty - Sep 30, 2004 1:58:28 pm PDT #2446 of 10001
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Cindy, you can borrow my original VHS tapes anytime. And copy them 100 times and possibly make a pirate Criterion Collection digital copy, for the posterity that will ensue someday.
Kristen - Sep 30, 2004 2:02:23 pm PDT #2447 of 10001
Someone told me I could convert my Laserdiscs to DVD. I might look into that someday.
Yes, I believed George Lucas when he said it was the last time I could buy the original trilogy.
Polter-Cow - Sep 30, 2004 2:38:32 pm PDT #2448 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Yes, I believed George Lucas when he said it was the last time I could buy the original trilogy.
Well, he wasn't lying, really.
Kristen - Sep 30, 2004 2:49:09 pm PDT #2449 of 10001
Never said he was. But I know people who, at the time, thought it was a bullshit marketing ploy.
Now they weep at the not-so-special editions.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 30, 2004 2:52:29 pm PDT #2450 of 10001
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There was no emotional pull, just annoyance with Jar Jar and mini-Vader.
Oh, I'd say there was emotional pull. In two hours Jar Jar managed to inspire a depth of loathing in me that it took Andrew a season and a half of Buffy episodes to rival.
Kalshane - Sep 30, 2004 2:58:01 pm PDT #2451 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Which is the special edition?
The 1997 theatrical release.
Did they cut some of C3PO and R2D2 wandering through the desert?
I don't think so.
Also, was the scene where Leia makes the recording always right at the beginning?
I'm pretty sure it's always been space battle. Stormtroopers and Vader board the ship. Leia makes recording. 3PO and R2 take escape pod, which is what's in the SE and the DVDs.
Did they futz with the bar scene (other than the Guido/Han shooting bit)?
Don't think so.