Unaltered versions of the original trilogy are available but, because theyre out. The force awakens now less than a year away, fans are beginning to look back at the original trilogy a. Song main titlerebel blockade runner from star wars. George lucas has infamously disowned the original theatrical releases. This fanmade version of the original trilogy is the best version of star. Of course, the main topic on the table was are we seeing the original theatrical versions of the star wars trilogy tonight. This video is purely objective and ive refrained from making any kind of strong. This is not how star wars is supposed to look shot as it appears on the official lucasfilm bluray edition of star wars. The scene feels like the original version without resorting to its footage or shortening the scene to remove. The 2006 dvd reissue contains a bonus disc which features the unaltered, pre special edition film, with the original opening crawl without the episode iv.
While this isnt the first time that attempts have been made to restore star wars to its. Every new releasein theaters, on dvd, and on bluraycomes with more added garbage than the last. 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. There have been various fanmade restorations of the original star wars trilogy over the years, most famously the despecialized edition, which just released an updated return of the jedi earlier. A two disk set with both the remastered and original film version in the case. However, now disney owns fox, so it can release the complete star wars collection. Will the original unaltered theatrical star wars trilogy. A rag tag, fugitive band of rebel scum just spent two years restoring the original, theatrical version of star wars again. Abrams wants the original star wars trilogy theatrical cuts to. Watch the original star wars the way it looked in 1977.
Star wars original versions with hd video online collider. Changes in star wars rereleases vary from minor differences in color timing, audio mixing, and take choices to major insertions of new visual effects, additions of characters and dialogue, scene expansions, and replacement of original cast members with newer ones. Star wars original trilogy theatrical editions 2006 dvd 6. Since 1997, george lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy. Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars episode iv. A new hope score artist london voices, london symphony orchestra, john williams, the new london childrens choir. Though changes were also made to the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy saw the most alteration. To recreate the original 1977 version of a new hope, for example.
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. Aug 18, 2014 star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. The 2006 dvd reissue contains a bonus disc which features the unaltered, prespecial edition film, with the original opening crawl without the episode iv. The official lucasfilm stance is that this is an individual release of the 2004 version of star wars. We remember growing up with the movies, and having them look a very specific way. It includes the unaltered original theatrical versions of each film. 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.
Ever since talk of a disneyfox deal started, fans have spent plenty of time theorizing what it could mean for. Star wars iv a new hope 1977 vhs video tape 1990 cbs fox original theatrical vtg 4. A new hope began, and we found out the answer as we all watched the 2011 bluray version play out on the big screen. Those would be added with the films april 10, 1981, theatrical rerelease. Theres also nothing here from any of the laserdisc releases. Technically, calling these the original releases is a stretch. Yet as we approach the 40th anniversary of star wars, the hope was that a fresh disc and theatrical release and possibly even an ultra hd.
Today it is probable that pc games will offer a deeper and more satisfying entertainment solution, but for pure visual and aural pleasure, mixed with basic emotional manipulation, there has never and will never be a better example of cinema than when star wars appeared over 25. Yet as we approach the 40th anniversary of star wars, the hope was that a fresh disc and theatrical release and possibly even an ultra hd 4k bluray release would be on the cards. Star wars, now subtitled a new hope, was rereleased on. By the way, the dvd release of the original trilogy of 2006 is based on the thx edition of 1995 and will not be listed here. Undoubtedly, the biggest entertainment story in the early part of 2019 was the completion of disneys acquisition of fox, which closed earlier this week. X264amiable yts subtitles, yify subtitles download in english language with srt file format dowload.
You think of the colors of certain scenes, and the fact that. New reports indicate that the original uncut version of a new hope will not be rereleased prior to the premiere of star wars. And of course, the original theatrical version of the film is not included. Truly it is a good day, a day which will be long remembered. The star wars trilogy comes out for a limited time as individual movie dvds on. Today there are various official cuts of star wars, the majority of which only exhibit minor changes.
The force awakens now less than a year away, fans are. Of course, that wasnt the end of the star wars saga, but it was the end of one. There was the original theatrical version and then the version that people see now. Star wars fans were recently given a new hope that disney might finally capitulate on a bluraydvd release of the unaltered star wars original. Disney now has the ability to release the unaltered versions of the original star wars trilogy, but it probably wont happen. Abrams has opened up about his desire to see the original cuts of a new hope. Mar 02, 2017 heres everything we know about streaming the original 1977 version of star wars. Abrams has opened up about his desire to see the original cuts of a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd.
Original star wars 1977 theater version released for free. With help from sir ridley, retimed the look sir droids scene to the original theatrical version while retaining special edition imagery. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the impossible. Star wars now known as a new hope was shot on 35 mm photochemical film using arriflex and panavision cameras with panavision cseries anamorphic lenses, while its analog visual effects were produced in vistavision. A new hope on disney plus is different from the theatrical release and the revised special edition versions of episode iv. May 04, 2015 a comparison video comparing all changes added into star wars episode iv. Lucasfilm in 1977, the film we think of now as star wars episode iv. Jul 22, 2019 theres suddenly new hope for seeing a theatrical version of a new hope again. The following are partial lists of changes in star wars rereleases. The original edition of star wars, however, is not anamorphically enhanced sometimes. This set solves the issues fans have with the lucas updates.
Not by george lucas or disneys will, but by the will of the people, the original version of star wars has been released. A comparison video comparing all changes added into star wars episode iv. Mark hamill, carrie fisher, and harrison ford in star wars. Theres suddenly new hope for seeing a theatrical version of a new hope again. As any hardcore star wars fans know, the versions of a new hope, the. 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. On may 16th 2018, both the 1080p and uhd versions without dnr were. Star wars original version 1992 vhs movie 1977 content works fox video. Common speculation is that the only reason the original versions are seeing the official light of day at all is to undercut the booming black market for the.
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. The commercial success of star wars has given george lucas the opportunity to tinker with his original trilogy, now called episode iv a new hope, episode v the empire strikes back, and episode vi return of the jedi. Disney can release the unaltered star wars but they wont. It was finished on film as a cut negative at the 2. I bought this because it said that it had the original theatrical version of star wars. Star wars iv a new hope 1977 vhs video tape 1990 cbs fox original theatrical vtg. 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 there are the limited edition dvd versions. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Will disneys star wars bluray rerelease include the. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george lucas. These sets were repackaged for a november 2006 boxset release. A new hope that never made it to theaters, one filled with deleted scenes. Still, for the layman, these were the collective first, and for a great many of us, they remain the ultimate star wars videocassettes the releases of each video were staggered, and none. Its therefore important to keep your previous disc editions if you want to retain all of the available bonus content. I found a box with all the positive elements for the. The making of star wars 1977 documentary isnt here. According to sterling hedgpeth, lucasfilm film archivist. 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. I bought these for my fiveyearold son, who is getting into star wars, because i couldnt find my copies of the unaltered original trilogy. Abrams wants the original star wars trilogy theatrical cuts to be released again.
The most important cuts are the original theatrical version, the special edition and the dvd release of 2004. Dec 19, 2014 mark hamill, carrie fisher, and harrison ford in star wars. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today, if you. Feb 18, 2016 if you want to watch the original, unaltered version of star wars from 1977 legally your options are essentially nonexistent. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today. Star wars deleted scenes reveal the utter disaster that. Why disney wont release the original theatrical cuts. A new hope score artist london voices, london symphony orchestra, john williams, the new. The original star wars trilogy has gone through numerous changes since the films left theaters, and some of those changes havent exactly been for the better. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today, if you bend the law. Still, for the layman, these were the collective first, and for a great many of us, they remain the ultimate star wars videocassettes. I found a box with all the positive elements for the revised opening crawl, and the assorted trim. Nov 11, 2019 this is not how star wars is supposed to look shot as it appears on the official lucasfilm bluray edition of star wars. Dec 06, 2016 perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars episode iv.
The glasshalffull gift of the only official unaltered original. A restored hd version of the original star wars episode iv. Heres everything we know about streaming the original 1977 version of star wars. That being said, the original star wars has received the heaviest treatment of changes out of all three, easily. Sad to say it is not the original version this is an early george lucas updated version. Harmys despecialized edition, also known as star wars. List of changes in star wars rereleases wookieepedia. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george. For a generation of people it has defined what the cinema experience is meant to be. When the original theatrical version was first released, it was simply titled star wars. Unfortunately, an official version is currently tied up in legal issues 20th century fox owns the original star wars, disney owns empire strikes back and return of the jedi, but i wholeheartedly. Unaltered original star wars trilogy is not coming to bluray.
Jan 25, 2011 today there are various official cuts of star wars, the majority of which only exhibit minor changes. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before. Star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. Mar 22, 2019 disney now has the ability to release the unaltered versions of the original star wars trilogy, but it probably wont happen. In the original may 1977 release of star wars, the opening crawl did not feature an episode number or the subtitle a new hope. It appears someone at lucasfilm has tinkered with the han and greedo. Star wars original theatrical trilogy version release cut. With the slew of star wars rereleases weve had over recent decades its been hard to tell the wood from the trees in relation to getting the original films, so here are a few pointers to help. A new hope, for instance, most certainly scored an earlier and now much rarer release. Obi wans cry to scare the sand peopke off from luke. Today it is probable that pc games will offer a deeper and more satisfying entertainment solution, but for pure visual and aural pleasure, mixed with basic emotional manipulation, there has never and will never be a better example of cinema than when star wars. Star wars at 40 7 things you didnt know about the original. Original 1977 star wars 35mm print has been restored and. Nov 10, 2015 technically, calling these the original releases is a stretch.
Feb 18, 2016 a restored hd version of the original star wars episode iv. The original trilogy began in 1977 with a new hope, followed three years later by the empire strikes back and culminating in 1983 with return of the jedi. Theres suddenly new hope for seeing a theatrical version of a new. An unaltered version of the trilogy was included on bonus discs. And, even then, due to the deals george lucas signed with the studio that produced the original six star wars films, the rights to a new hope would be forever locked up with fox. Episode iv, a new hope, and the 1977 version of the film is merely a bonus feature.