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Is the OT nationally archived? Alien is safe; why not Star Wars?

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Post icon  Posted 04 January 2005 - 10:59 AM

For the life of me I can't remember the name of this thing, but I believe that there is a National Film Registry that preserves movies that have had a significant impact on pop culture. I heard a few years ago that the 1979 cut of 'Alien' was in this registry, and I've also heard that it has recently added the original '60's version of the Nutty Professor.

Does anyone know if the original OT is preserved somewhere? If it isn't, it should be, and if it isn't, well then why not? ermm.gif
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Posted 04 January 2005 - 11:36 AM

The Library of Congress (which also contains the National Film Registry) does have copies of the 1977 film and re-released versions, if I remember correctly. I think the NFR archived SW years before there was such a thing as the SEs.
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Post icon  Posted 04 January 2005 - 12:34 PM

Well, thank Goodness! It's safe there then, instead of all the copies rotting away in some dark Lucasfilm vault. Doesn't mean we'll ever get to see it again though.

Unless the National Registry does let people see these films, if they aren't available anywhere else? Are these films preserved for the enjoyment of people as well as historical significance?
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Posted 04 January 2005 - 12:36 PM

QUOTE (The Scornful Roman @ Jan 4 2005, 12:34 PM)
Well, thank Goodness! It's safe there then, instead of all the copies rotting away in some dark Lucasfilm vault. Doesn't mean we'll ever get to see it again though.


Unfortunately they're probably rotting away at the archive. They're most likely reel to real copies. crying.gif

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Posted 04 January 2005 - 03:22 PM

QUOTE (Chefelf @ Jan 4 2005, 10:36 AM)
Unfortunately they're probably rotting away at the archive.  They're most likely reel to real copies.  crying.gif

My plan is to buy a cheap laserdisc player and the trilogy of laserdiscs off of eBay and create my own DVDs.  I will call it the Chefelf Archive.

Now I just need to get the equipment.  The whole thing should only run around $80 based on the prices last time I checked.  Not too shabby.


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Posted 04 January 2005 - 04:31 PM

QUOTE (Chefelf @ Jan 4 2005, 12:36 PM)
Unfortunately they're probably rotting away at the archive.  They're most likely reel to real copies.  crying.gif


WHAT?! I thought that they were supposed to be PRESERVED! What's up with that?

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QUOTE (Chefelf @ Jan 4 2005, 12:36 PM)
My plan is to buy a cheap laserdisc player and the trilogy of laserdiscs off of eBay and create my own DVDs.  I will call it the Chefelf Archive.

Now I just need to get the equipment.  The whole thing should only run around $80 based on the prices last time I checked.  Not too shabby.


I have a modern DVD player in my TV... How would a laserdisc set hook up to it? And what if I bought one, and it broke? Can you even get them fixed anymore?

What about 'laserrot'? Don't the discs eventually degrade over time? ermm.gif
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Posted 05 January 2005 - 09:32 AM

QUOTE (The Scornful Roman @ Jan 4 2005, 04:31 PM)
WHAT?! I thought that they were supposed to be PRESERVED! What's up with that?


Well, I'm just assuming. I could be wrong. I'm sure they're being taken care of, however if they are reel to reel they will degrade over time.

QUOTE (The Scornful Roman @ Jan 4 2005, 04:31 PM)
I have a modern DVD player in my TV... How would a laserdisc set hook up to it? And what if I bought one, and it broke? Can you even get them fixed anymore?


A laserdisc hooks up to a TV the same as any component (VCR, DVD, etc.). However I would hook it up to my computer, do a high quality video capture and then author a DVD with the captured video (unless someone knows of a better method for laserdisc to DVD conversion). I'll probably check doom9.org for more info before I get started.

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QUOTE (The Scornful Roman @ Jan 4 2005, 04:31 PM)
What about 'laserrot'? Don't the discs eventually degrade over time?  ermm.gif


Well, I'd have master files on my PC. So "laserrot" is not a concern. wink.gif
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