Also impressive is the film's new 5.1 Surround remix, although purists may be disappointed that the film's original Mono presentation is not included. Although I probably wont download it anyway but still. Any additional missing footage though is filled in with the laserdisc. Under his supervision, the film was digitally restored via his Industrial Light & Magic visual effects company. ). originaltrilogy.com is not affiliated with Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox, or Disney. [7], Filming began on September 22, 1969. Poita recently released a file containing the whole scan as-is, and I took this and made an English version. I just updated the OP to say that I wont be giving out links anymore. The betterlooking copy of Raiders is also cleaned up by lowry but has an additional cgi shot. I see no problem presenting a film looking like it did during its original release, grain and all. The guards inform THX that the surface is uninhabitable in a last-ditch attempt to convince him to surrender, but he is undeterred and continues up the ventilation shaft. archive.org 27 4 comments Best Add a Comment [deleted] 4 yr. ago Wait a minute, is this a fan edit hybrid cut, where they combine the theatrical cut with the director's cut (minus the shitty CGI)? A voice had stated earlier that accounts are to be terminated when they exceed their original budget by 5%. I dont mind the updated effects too much and alternate material but dont mess up the music cues! But Ill take a look at some point. While I appreciate Lucas' enthusiasm for keeping his work fresh and visually up-to-date (and, as mentioned before, the majority of these changes really work to the film's advantage), it seems strange to exclude the original from this release entirely. At first, I was going to just leave the laserdisc footage, but Buck Rodgers looks particularly bad on the LD and three minutes is a long time to look at badly upscaled LD captures. The edit where LUH delivers his sedation chopped out some original footage, I think. This version has not been released on any home media. . No names. I also have the so called directors DVD with all those cgi cartoon effects. I also might have missed a few frame splices here and there and the sync may slightly go out here and there. Only new effects that genuinely looked better were used, otherwise its the original effects. The 1971 studio version, distributed to theaters, had five minutes taken out (apparently against Lucas' wishes) by Warner Bros. studios. In 2004, Lucas released the "George Lucas Director's Cut" of THX 1138. Eventually they are joined by hologram actor SRT 5752, who starred in the holobroadcasts. The city is then revealed to be entirely underground, and THX has escaped onto the surface, where he then witnesses the Sun setting. He started the indie filmmaking collective American Zoetrope with Francis Ford Coppola, and was friendly with Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, and Steven Spielberg, but because his reputation stays tied to the career-gobbling Star Wars saga, he's widely regarded as a shrewd marketer who devolved from idiosyncratic sophistication to commercial juvenilia. Work will resume eventually. I forget where does the Italian track that you have comes from. . Using the Laserdisc 1978 Cut as a blueprint, Ive conformed the Blu-Ray to it, shot-by-shot, down to the exact frame. The print has been scanned and is currently being cleaned up by Poita and Harmy has expressed interest in creating a despecialized version. I dont actually have the raw project files for this project anymore anyway, so I wouldnt really be able to update anything. So there are tons of imperfections. Lucas filmed THX 1138 in Techniscope. Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics THX., DISTOPIA. In 1977, after the success of Star Wars, THX 1138 was re-released with the footage that had been deleted by Warner Bros. back in but it still did not gain popularity. THX-1138_Original_Cut_000001.jpg: 12-Aug-2016 09:44: 2.8K: THX-1138_Original_Cut_000114.jpg: 12-Aug-2016 09:44: 4.6K: THX-1138_Original_Cut_000174.jpg: 12-Aug-2016 09:45: 3.4K: THX-1138_Original_Cut_000234.jpg: 12-Aug-2016 09:45: 3.9K: THX-1138_Original_Cut_000294.jpg: 12-Aug-2016 09:45: 4.2K: Literally everyone hates the "director's cut". Though THX 1138 is not a Lucasfilm production (it was produced by American Zoetrope ), it was the first feature created by George Lucas, the company's founder. Thats why we knew when we went in that we were going to have to do some extensive restoration work. Several scenes show a large IBM System/360 multi-computer installation. Lucas' recent Star Wars films seem like a thematic departure, with their emphasis on tight control and narrative arcana, but the extras on the THX 1138 disc reveal how Lucas' lifelong love of cartoons, samurais, and space jockeys trumps his hippie-era idealism. Imagine a world where you're only known by, say, your license plate number. This is the 1st directors cut of the film that was released after the success of Star Wars; the 35mm print, however, is the 1971 theatrical cut. THX 1138 Re-release Trailer Also in 1977, Close Encounters of the Third Kind , directed by Lucas's good friend Steven Spielberg, hit cinemas. While their efforts will help create the best version of this film whose original version has little chance of seeing the light of day, I thought it would be nice to take what we have so far and whip up a quick and dirty English version for people to enjoy now. The first 3 minutes of the film were taken from the bluray version. Here's a link to the original cut of THX 1138 for anyone who's intrested. As a publicity stunt, several actors were filmed having their first haircuts/shaves at unusual venues, with the results used in a promotional featurette titled Bald: The Making of THX 1138. In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly-controlled society.In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly-controlled society.In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly-controlled society. This print is from Italy so all the titles, and computer screens are translated into Italian and the sound contains the Italian dub. Buy more now. The first version was a student film for USC School of Cinematic Arts titled Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB. I couldnt post the link for some reason, but the website is called archive.org. More American Graffiti came out in 1979 the same year the first film was released on home video on Laservision laserdisc. 4 LiamRomano 4 yr. ago [citation needed], On completion of editing of the film, producer Coppola took it to Warner Bros., the financiers. The one most people call the original cut is actually the first reissue of the film. WB cut footage from the film for its first theatrical run, and George added it back after its post Star Wars rerelease. This includes Buck Rodgers, the Warner Bros logo, the Zeotrope logo, the intro titles and a close up of a clock. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. When the CGI additions were bad, Ive replaced them, where they were reasoanably subtle Ive left them in (Hence the Hybrid title). The 1977 restored version, released after the success of Star Wars (1977), which reincorporated 4 minutes cut by Warner Bros. from the original release. Overall, it tends to favor the themes and philosophy behind the film, spending considerably less time regarding the technical aspects (whether that's good or bad depends on the viewer). SHOW ALL. TM2YC focused on trying to use as much HD footage from the blu-ray as possible, while keeping the film cut to match the laserdisc. So bless you, bless you, whoever you are, for posting this masterpiece in its original form. Many thanks for this theatrical cut. Lucas obviously believed strongly in this futuristic vision, and the film draws its vitality and unity from his belief, and from the fact that it was not bottled up to meet arbitrary conditions but allowed the free rein necessary to reach completeness. [1][15] Murch compiled and synchronized the sound montage, which includes all the "overhead" voices heard throughout the film, radio chatter, announcements, etc. Automated intelligent management of a decentralized society where its people are provided occupations not needed technologically as part of a computer program to maintain an unnecessary purchase-based economy of consumption where its drug-induced citizens are kept 'happy' in their semi-sedated state of consciousness via a legally enforced drug regimen in the midst of a religious-like ideology that worships the computer-run state in the human-like image of "Om" among a bureaucracy peopled by computerized mandate, a reluctant hero emerges as he is lulled away from this pseudo-paradise by the woman who, out of loneliness, tricks him into weaning off the meds and taking of the fruit of greater awareness allowing him to see the that he has been kept like a cold-blooded reptile in a maze of lifeless wiring, but in returning her love, leads himself into a social conflict that finds its resolution only in the hero's willingness to walk away from it all. The citizens are force-fed drugs to inhibit their passions, but THX 1138 ( Robert Duvall) and his mate LUH 3417 (Maggie McOmie) cut down on their drug rations and discover that they have sexual appetites. This proves to be a very unique alternative to your typical isolated score: the harsh, numbing sound effects really affect the overall mood of the story, making for an even more "distant" viewing experience. Bill Desowitz:And George mustve been very helpful in terms of remembering things, such as the main titles were the wrong color. Overall, this one's a must-see for sci-fi history buffs. IN COLLECTIONS Only new effects that genuinely looked better were used, otherwise it's the original effects. Thank you all for the information. It's quite obvious that this audio commentary has been created from separate interviews with the two and edited together, which lessens the overall impact of the track. This version is on myspleen, which is the only HD version of the LD cut that I ever found: As you may know, thxita, a member on the board, recently obtained a 35mm IB print of THX 1138. THX 1138 (Two-Disc Director's Cut Special Edition) DVDs. Lucas does a fantastic job creating what feels like a complete futuristic world. They should look like Techniscope films. Please read our Terms of Service. The original version was rated "GP", later to become "PG." To date, THX 1138 remains the only film directed by Lucas to have an "R" rating. The feature film was produced in a joint venture between Warner Bros. and American Zoetrope. Along with Steven Spielberg, he also created the Indiana Jones franchise while simultaniously founding Industrial . It understands the human condition. Hey guys Ive got the U.S. laserdisc and the UK laserdisc. THX 1138 was developed from Lucas's 1967 student film Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, which he made while attending the USC School of Cinematic Arts. 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