One of the reasons i bought a laserdisc player back in the mid 1990s was to see films letterboxed like star wars or blade runner and still have them including the star wars box sets. This is why, if you download the classic trilogy on itunes, empire and jedi wont start with that familiar 20th. Will the original unaltered theatrical star wars trilogy. Before we get to the covers and different versions, a bit on the potential release dates for the digital and physical versions of the home video release. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george lucas. The original star wars trilogy you know, the one that starts with episode iv has been significantly modified by lucasfilm in new releases, which has led to some controversy. Six star wars films have been rereleased in bluray form in two editions, one of. Every new releasein theaters, on dvd, and on bluraycomes with more added garbage than the last. Dear sirs, we, the undersigned, petition you to make a faithful digital restoration of the unaltered unremastered episodes of the star wars original trilogy the way they used to be before 1997 and make them available in high definition. The original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered bluray. So if they were to make an unaltered version, it would have to be released digitally only. Feb 20, 2016 the original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered bluray release.
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This fanmade version of the original trilogy is the best version of star. May 25, 2017 star wars fans were recently given a new hope that disney might finally capitulate on a bluraydvd release of the unaltered star wars original trilogy films 1977s a new hope, 1980s the empire strikes back and 1983s return of the jedi just in time for the franchises 40 th anniversary celebration, with the eruption of a rumor, one that, unfortunately, was shortlived. Featured restoration star wars trilogy despecialized. Even the 35 million tapes of star wars out there wont last more than 30 or 40 years. Petition release unremastered star wars original trilogy. Return of the jedi twodisc full screen enhanced and theatrical editions 4. Today i give you star wars despecialized edition on bluray. Jar jar binks actor knows where the star wars sequel trilogy got it wrong maybe fans wouldnt have complained so much if the original unaltered. With fox hanging onto a new hope, that meant that disney wouldnt be able to release the unaltered original trilogy even if.
Making star wars is reporting a rumour that the original star wars trilogy the original trilogy that is unaltered from george lucas changes could be getting a release on bluray and. Last week star wars fans were thrilled to hear that disney and lucasfilm may finally be releasing the unaltered, theatrical cuts of the original trilogy on bluray this year. The latest bluray release of the film serves as the skeleton for this edition. Right now, the only versions available on home video is some form of these altered versions. Yes, this is not your grandmothers star wars collection but it doesnt pretend to be.
Star wars original theatrical trilogy version release cut. Im collecting donations to buy sofware and harddrives for working on v3. Just a quick update on what ive been up to and a little unboxing. Best buy has disney steelbook blurays on sale starting at. Star wars original trilogy bluray steelbook page 5. If theres one thing that some star wars fans want more than anything is the chance to see the unaltered versions of the original trilogy without the infamous special edition enhancements. Ever since 1997, every version of a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi has had horrendous cgi effects added in that george lucas deemed necessary to bring his ideal version to life. Filmmaker john landis claims that disney is planning on rereleasing the theatrical cuts of the original star wars. You think of the colors of certain scenes, and the fact that.
Original star wars trilogy, unaltered, may be coming to blu. We remember growing up with the movies, and having them look a very specific way. All of the rest of the retail exclusives are packaging or swag only a steelbook at best buy, the gallery book at target, and custom packaging at walmart. For a short time only you can save big on our amazing star wars clothing. Not the best picture quality but i still watch them. Is disney really releasing the unaltered star wars trilogy on. Harmacek and a team of eight other fans used the 2011 bluray releases for the. It includes the unaltered original theatrical versions of each film. Star wars trilogy in their unaltered, despecialized form since laserdisc.
There was an article written way back when ep ii came out. Every few months, rumors arise that the original star wars original trilogy as in the one where han solo shoots greedo, not the other way around is finally coming to bluray, remastered for. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before. Star wars despecialized unaltered original trilogy.
Star wars 2016 complete collection 16 uk limited edition. Each movie follows on from the previous one and adds to the story immensly. Star wars despecialized edition gets a remastered release by wesley fenlon on sept. Why i wont buy the new star wars saga bluray steelbook. Im sorry disneylucasfilm, but this is not what any star wars fan wants, because all good star wars fans already own the original bluray release, which is still on sale on amazon, from a few years ago. Star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. Theatrical versions of star wars trilogy heading to bluray.
Episode vi return of the jedi as luke skywalker and princess leia, aided by an unforgettable assortment of courageous characters, lead the rebellion to bring balance back to the. If you are going to watch this with a new star wars fan or a young kid, no harm, no foul. Could the original, unaltered star wars be on its way to. The original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered blu. I bought the star wars original trilogy remastered i gave it 4 stars because each dvd only contains the movie, with a scene select and a sound setup button. Unaltered original star wars trilogy is not coming to bluray. Every new releasein theaters, on dvd, and on bluraycomes with more. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. How to watch the original star wars trilogy from before george. In it, rick mccallum was quoted about the custom software ilm had made to be able to do digital zooms like they did a few times in the battle at the end and he said something about blowing it.
Discussion in visual arts started by bowie fett, feb 23, 2017. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Of course, fans wont accept the theatrical star wars trilogy on bluray without the seminal first film, so the two studios need to come to some sort of deal. I dont have a computer to download or a blu ray burner or means to make the case. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today. Original star wars trilogy, unaltered, may be coming to. The internet is abuzz with rumors that disney intends to rerelease the original, unaltered star wars trilogy in a remastered bluray box set and in time for the release of episode vii, no. Shop for star wars bluray steelbook online at target. Episode i the phantom menace bluray steelbook 1999 at best buy. Episode vii the force awakens limited edition steelbook bluray from amazons movies store. A star wars story 3d includes 2d version zavvi exclusive limited edition steelbook this steelbook displays the title on the spine. Here is a list of known 4k ultra hd titles released, announced, or in the works for the us, uk, and german select titles markets through 2020, compiled from our sources and bestavailable information. Now then, i mentioned that we have more info on the star wars 4k discs. Buy star wars original trilogy limited edition steelbook from zavvi, the home of pop culture.
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There isnt yet a release date planned, but the sites sources have said that the unaltered original trilogy, which has been harder to put together than expected, is presumed to be ready for a release before the long awaited star wars. Since 1997, george lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy. This set solves the issues fans have with the lucas updates. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george. Decided to do a complete collection video showing what i have for star wars the complete anthology. Harmys despecialized edition, also known as star wars.
Perhaps theyre waiting for the 2020 date, that way both the 4k bluray will be out and disney will regain full control over the franchise so they can release a 4k master which has been unaltered. With hd fan edits of the unaltered star wars trilogy spreading online, lucasfilm has another reason to put the theatrical cuts on an official bluray. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today, if you. Now i want to find the link to download the 4k77 star wars. Its a piece of homeentertainment history the very first time all three star wars adventures were collected in one handy box. Here are the retail exclusive 4kbluray covers for star wars. Folks, just read the description before buying it if you get physically ill when you see hayden christensen superimposed in return of the jedi. Star wars films releasing to single 4k bluray editions. This is an a graymarket release of the film, only available as a huge download on bittorrent. Star wars despecialized edition gets a remastered release. Disneylucasfilm is planning to rerelease the original star wars trilogy, without any of the subsequent alterations, on bluray, according to a report on. Still have the best buy exclusive dvd tin box set which includes the unaltered version of all three films. With the trailer for the new star wars movie dropping i know alot of people are ready.
I loved the original star wars trilogy when i was a kid, but loathe all of the current dvd, bluray, and streaming versions available today. But those hopes were dashed when it was revealed that, despite disney now owning the star wars ip, fox actually retained the rights to the first film in the series. Steelbook notifications never miss a preorder again, well notify you everytime a new steelbook becomes available home steelbooks star wars. There are no extra special features which is a shame. Along with the official release dates for star wars.
Yes, an hd version of the unaltered star wars original trilogy lurks. The complete saga which will also be released in newlyrepackaged artwork on october. Jar jar binks actor knows where the star wars sequel trilogy got it wrong maybe fans wouldnt have complained so much if the original unaltered versions were made readily available. Is disney really releasing the unaltered star wars trilogy.
Star wars original trilogy limited edition steelbook blu. Simply add your chosen clothing item to the basket and the offer will apply automatically. How to download star wars despecialized editions youtube. All you need to do is add a steelbook and the tshirt to the basket and your discount will be automatically applied. It is a high quality replica of the outofprint theatrical versions created by a team of star wars fans, with the intention of preserving the films. Sep 22, 2015 every few months, rumors arise that the original star wars original trilogy as in the one where han solo shoots greedo, not the other way around is finally coming to bluray, remastered for. These sets were repackaged for a november 2006 boxset release. The original unaltered trilogy also known as georges original unaltered trilogy or gout refers to the original theatrical versions of the first three star wars films, before they were modified for the special edition and subsequent rereleases. Buy star wars 2016 complete collection 16 uk limited edition steelbooks bluray from amazons movies store. Aug 18, 2014 star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. Despecialized steelbooks unboxing and a quick update youtube. Plus, the earfun go wireless waterproof speaker with usbc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Harrison ford, carrie fisher, daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, j.
Plus, for that you can download not just 4k77, but also harmys. The rise of skywalker as well as potential release dates for digital and bluray. Heres why old school star wars fans should be insanely. The original, unaltered star wars trilogy could be. The longawaited dvd release of the original theatrical incarnations of the classic star wars trilogy. A custom bluray set, dedicated to the despecialized trilogy, complete with menus, a variety of audio options, and special features. The team at used the original 2011 bluray edition for the hd version of the. Star wars fans were recently given a new hope that disney might finally capitulate on a bluraydvd release of the unaltered star wars original trilogy films 1977s a new hope, 1980s the empire strikes back and 1983s return of the jedi just in time for the franchises 40 th anniversary celebration, with the eruption of a rumor, one that, unfortunately, was shortlived. Originalunaltered star wars trilogy on bluray in 2017. The despecialized edition, is a fancreated film preservation of the original star wars trilogy films star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi 1983. Episodes i vi complete steelbook collection bluray.
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