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Old 05-12-2008, 10:45 PM   #1
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Star Wars HMV box set

This box set contains the original cinema films, does anyone know if it comes with DD 5.1 or just the plain old 2.0 like other releases?
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:20 PM   #2
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

The Original releases that are classed as 'special features' have just the bog standard 2.0 channel sound and Laserdisc transfer from the look of it.
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Old 06-12-2008, 9:56 AM   #3
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

I guess that you already know that they are also Non-Anamorphic. They might ever be Non-Anamorphic 4:3, I haven't looked at mine in a while so not 100% sure.
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Old 06-12-2008, 2:07 PM   #4
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

My boxed set (of the first 3 films) says "All 3 classic films Digitally restored & remastered with new 5.1 Surround EX"
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Old 06-12-2008, 5:57 PM   #5
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

The OP is talking about the 1977, 1980 and 1983 original versions which are also included on the bonus disc of the most recent box sets
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Old 06-12-2008, 6:35 PM   #6
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

Cheers guys, I thought I would check. I knew when the original original's were released as special features a couple of years ago they were 2.0 and non-anamorphic, but I was hoping it might have changed with this set.

Looks like I will have to be patient and wait for Adywan to finish Episode V & VI. Most impressed with what he did with Episode IV
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Old 09-12-2008, 1:41 PM   #7
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

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Looks like I will have to be patient and wait for Adywan to finish Episode V & VI. Most impressed with what he did with Episode IV
IV was pretty decent, V due next year i believe...
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Old 10-12-2008, 8:56 PM   #8
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IV was pretty decent, V due next year i believe...
IV was near enough perfect for me. No Jabba the Hut and no Greedo shooting first.

Both scenes ruin the Special Edition versions IMHO.
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Re: Star Wars HMV box set

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Cheers guys, I thought I would check. I knew when the original original's were released as special features a couple of years ago they were 2.0 and non-anamorphic, but I was hoping it might have changed with this set.

Looks like I will have to be patient and wait for Adywan to finish Episode V & VI. Most impressed with what he did with Episode IV
Episode V is now available.
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