SW Original Trilogy DVD in September

zombie84 · Post by **zombie84** » 2004-02-10 09:20pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:
zombie84 wrote:still no word on deleted scenes--you'd think that'd be a major selling point. "brand new never-before-seen footage!". The stuff exists, much like the Indy deleted scenes, which were mysteriously MIA. I hope to god we get some deleted material. Theres tons of alternate takes, outtakes, extra raw FX footage and at least twenty five minutes of deleted footage.
No, there isn't as much as people think there is. While there is quite a bit, the fact remains, confirmed by LucasFilm, that many effects footage and cut scenes have been destroyed, not stored in optimum conditions, or are simply no longer in a presentable condition.

Thats bull. Lucasfilm created its own archives just for the purpose of preserving excess footage. People at Fox dig up hours of outtakes for Alien, star wars has just as much. ANH not so much, due to the low-budgetness of the shoot, but the sequels you can bet they exist (perhaps in poor condition, but nontheless). FX footage that is discarded usually gets lost because its just trash but anything live action exists in those vaults somewhere....

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2004-02-10 09:32pm

Vympel wrote:I still haven't seen any real evidence from people who would actually know that there's even a plan for an 'uber' edition.

Well isn't 2007 the 30th anniversary of ANH? Anniversaries tend to bring out the uber editions.

You never know.

Mlenk · Post by **Mlenk** » 2004-02-10 11:26pm

Here's the news article from the official site.

The Star Wars Trilogy on DVD
February 10, 2004

The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a reality this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox present the eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home entertainment format. The four-disc collection will be released on September 21 in the U.S. and Canada, with international release dates following closely.

"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they have been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime to make sure that the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD is an awesome experience," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. and the DVD collection's Executive Producer.

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc set that includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features -- including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced about the Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films. Each of the three films in the Star Wars Trilogy has been digitally restored and re-mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.

"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."

The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will vary by territory.

Keep checking starwars.com over the coming months for more specific details about the content of this must-own DVD set.

Meest · Post by **Meest** » 2004-02-10 11:42pm

Wonder if they are cutting it close by putting them on one dvd each, 2-2:30 hours not comparable to the 3+ hours of LOTR extended editions, but I hope its a good quality bitrate. Cost savings at least heh.

zombie84 · Post by **zombie84** » 2004-02-10 11:43pm

Vympel wrote:I still haven't seen any real evidence from people who would actually know that there's even a plan for an 'uber' edition.

Lucas and co. have dropped hints that they'd like to further enhance the films, as the Special Editions were very rushed jobs and they need to have more flow with the prequels.

A copy of ANH was screened in California early this year--a new print. The SE. But guess what? Remember the infamous blooper where OB1's saber "shorts out" because the FX werent completed? Its been fixed! Work has supposedly been going on with the OT for some time now. I think the fixed lightsaber will be one of the "digital restorations" done to the new DVD--the same company that cleaned up Indy and removed bloopers like visible wires and safety glass reflection is working on the new SW DVDs.

Post by **Vympel** » 2004-02-10 11:52pm

It's a good bet that the horrible 1997 CGI Jabba will be done away with too, though preferably I'd like to see the entire scene deleted.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2004-02-10 11:52pm

"We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."

Gee you know what would be even more like seeing them for the first time, if they were the same as the ones people saw for the first time.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2004-02-13 02:52pm

Imagine how many people will be shocked to see how Solo shot first

Tribun · Post by **Tribun** » 2004-02-13 03:14pm

As long as they remove the black "slugs" on the Emperor's clothing in ROTJ. (One of the most annoying errors)

Laird · Post by **Laird** » 2004-02-13 03:34pm

Email from SW.com wrote:From : starwars.com <probedroid@lucas-online.info>
Sent : February 11, 2004 3:28:03 AM
To : Star Wars Fans <probedroid@lucas-online.info>
Subject : starwars.com Homing Beacon - Star Wars Trilogy on DVD

STAR WARS HOMING BEACON - The Official StarWars.com Newsletter
Tuesday, 02-10-04 - Special Edition

STAR WARS TRILOGY ON DVD
The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a
reality this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox
present the eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home
entertainment format. The four-disc collection will be released on
September 21 in the U.S. and Canada, with international release dates
following closely.

"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they
have been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime
to make sure that the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD is an awesome
experience," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and
Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. and the DVD collection's Executive
Producer.

Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc
set that includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features
-- including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever
produced about the Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from
the making of all three films. Each of the three films in the Star
Wars Trilogy has been digitally restored and re-mastered by THX for
superior sound and picture quality.

"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound
and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On
top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the
creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We
want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the
movies for the first time."

The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a
collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three
films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish
in the U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will
vary by territory.

Keep checking http://www.starwars.com over the coming months for more
specific details about the content of this must-own DVD set.

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Got this in my in box this morning.

Equinox2003 · Post by **Equinox2003** » 2004-02-17 02:40am

It is about time. I wonder, will they offer both full and wide sreen versions?

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-02-17 02:41am

Equinox2003 wrote:It is about time. I wonder, will they offer both full and wide sreen versions?

Yes.

But why bother with fullscreen?