Han Solo shot first

rabb1t · 06-20-2006, 08:22 PM

And soon it may be proven to the DVD generation...

http://www.dvdempire.com/exec/v4_ite...e_media_i d=2

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Plus, these 2-Disc DVD's will feature a bonus disc that includes, for the first time ever on DVD, the original films as seen in theaters in 1977, 1980 and 1983.

Skarlath · 06-21-2006, 09:08 AM

Why did they remove his "shooting first" when they moved the film to DVD? Did they think it made him seem like less of a 'good guy'?

rabb1t · 06-21-2006, 03:04 PM

Something like that. I think the impression was 'wtf?!? he killed someone in cold blood?!?'

Skarlath · 06-21-2006, 06:18 PM

May not be "heroic" but is definitely sensible of him.

GuyJantica · 06-21-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Skarlath

Why did they remove his "shooting first" when they moved the film to DVD? Did they think it made him seem like less of a 'good guy'?

Actually it was before the DVDs I think. It was when Lucas went on the whole "New Special Extended McDonalds version" of each of IV V and VI and they were re-released in the theatres. Remember those silver, gold and bronze boxed sets of VHS? Remember the "new" Jabba scene? Remember the pink ring that flew out of the Death Star's exploding ruin? I'm pretty sure that was all on VHS because they were waiting for I II and III for DVD. I could be wrong though.

Heh, woah, that sounds way too fanboi... anyway, yeah I think it was to soften the edge on one of the series' future protagonists.

-GJ

Loampounder · 06-21-2006, 07:21 PM

I am waiting for the Oliver Stone version before I decide anything.

trevana · 08-01-2006, 07:49 PM

Haha I have the Han Shot First Shirt.....and man do I get some looks wearing it =p

Razorwire · 08-02-2006, 07:29 AM

Han shot first and he should be proud! or he would have been dead.

Vengeful · 08-02-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rabb1t

And soon it may be proven to the DVD generation...

http://www.dvdempire.com/exec/v4_ite...e_media_i d=2

Mind you though, these aren't touched up versions of the acual reels....or even direct copys of the reels.

No...these are straight rips from Laser Disks. Mr. Lucas...you hate us.

rabb1t · 08-02-2006, 04:11 PM

Sooo... the old school versions are bad or something?

Havelock · 08-26-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rabb1t

Sooo... the old school versions are bad or something?

The ones on the DVDs will be lower quality, that's all. Hopefully when Lucas realizes he can make big bank with the THX versions on DVD he'll hook us up.

Btw, hi everybody.

I live.

Otarin · 08-26-2006, 07:47 PM

Wow, rare spawn!

BwuceLi · 08-26-2006, 09:01 PM

There's a great South Park episode on George Lucas and Steven Spielberg changing their movies for the new millenium. I'm sure some of you have seen it.

Lulian · 08-29-2006, 03:03 AM

Not even I knew that.