Yes, we saw the news on The Digital Bits. The upcoming DVDs of the original original trilogy (how stupid does that sound?) will not be anamorphic widescreen. We're going to get lousy letterbox transfers. We can get The People Under the Stairs with an anamorphic transfer so good that it could fool less experienced viewers into thinking they're watching HD, but we can't get the creator of the most popular science fiction franchise of all time to show his films the same level of respect.
We received numerous negative e-mails when we suggested the possibility that these DVDs might be sourced from the old laserdisc masters. Thanks to all of you who wrote and insulted the site and its members. Unfortunately, our insider tip turned out to be correct.
There is something you can do: deluge Lucasfilm with letters, faxes, phone calls, and e-mails. We happily provide this contact information so that you can get in touch with Lucasfilm directly and voice your displeasure regarding their decision to insult lifetime fans with a substandard release.
Jim Ward
Senior Vice President
Lucasfilm Ltd.
5858 Lucas Valley Rd.
Nicasio, CA 94946
Phone: 415-662-1800
Fax: 415-448-2495
E-mail:
publicity@lucasfilm.com
Be vocal, but be polite.
Jay Sylvester
originaltrilogy.com