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YEEEESSS! Finally Star Wars on DVD!! Original 'Star Wars' Trilogy Set for Sept. DVD Bow
Tue Feb 10, 2:46 AM ET Add Movies By Brett Sporich LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Star Wars Trilogy," one of the most-requested DVD episodic film franchises, is expected to be released as a four-disc DVD box set Sept. 21. A global rollout on DVD is expected within days of the domestic release, according to Lucasfilm Ltd. and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. The trilogy, featuring the classic franchise films "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," will be released on three DVD discs, with a fourth disc likely to hold a newly made documentary about the "Star Wars" franchise and never-before-seen footage, among several other bonus materials, said Jim Ward, Lucasfilm's vp marketing and distribution and the DVD trilogy's executive producer. "We are currently in the process of restoring and remastering all three titles for the DVD release, so we're still working on details of the marketing strategy," Ward said. "But I believe that it is safe to say that it will receive tremendous exposure across all media." Lucasfilm and Fox chose the September release date to maximize on holiday gift buying during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment president Mike Dunn said. "We sold about 17 million VHS 'Star Wars' units during two fall release periods in '95 and '97," he said. Combining huge consumer demand for the "Star Wars" franchise with being first out of the gate during the busy fourth-quarter home video market, Fox and Lucasfilm are hoping to cash in on DVD sales throughout the holidays and up until the theatrical release of "Star Wars: Episode III," which is set for release nationwide May, 25, 2005, Dunn and Ward said. Each of the three films in the "Star Wars Trilogy" has been digitally restored and remastered for sound and picture quality, Ward said. "First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer," Ward said. "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. 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 sold exclusively as a collection at a still-to-be-determined retail price and not separately, Fox executives said. However, retailers have been known to break up DVD box sets and sell individual titles after the first month out on store shelves. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Let the rain come down...17 days.... | |
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SHUT UP!!! This is the best news I've heard in months! 
So, the next question is...will this be the orignal releases just "remastered" or the Special Edition versions? Ol' Boy should put both out, cos nutjobs like me would buy both! either way... 
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i hope the orginals...i didn't like the rereleased versions in the mid 90s...the extra footage reminds me of the new trilogy (WHICH SUCKS!) Let the rain come down...17 days.... | |
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The only question you might ask is whether the DVD release will be the theatrical cuts or the 1997 Special Editions. We'd have to say that it's likely to be neither. Lucas has filmed a number of extra scenes in the last few years, all for insertion into the first three films. We imagine that this will be complimented with much of the additional CGI that populated the Special Editions but let's hope that some of the 97 tweaks - Greedo shooting first, for example - are left on the cutting room floor.
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purplegypsy said: i hope the orginals...i didn't like the rereleased versions in the mid 90s...the extra footage reminds me of the new trilogy (WHICH SUCKS!)
I wouldn't mind if he used the basics from the special edition...there were a number of scenes which were the same just with some touch-ups...but the outright added scenes are horrible... my least fave is in Ep 4...the meeting between Han and Jabba right before he gets Luke and Ben of Tatooine. It looks SO silly, and the make jabba look like this little sniveling, well, worm instead of the looming evil entity Jabba is in Return of the Jedi... :CrossingMyFingers: | |
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These DVDs will be the Special Editions. Word has it that there will be an "Ultimate" version released in 2007, with brand-new cuts of all three films, as well as the original theatrical versions. If this is the case, then all three films will have three different cuts available on DVD when this is all said and done. 
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JediMaster said: These DVDs will be the Special Editions. Word has it that there will be an "Ultimate" version released in 2007, with brand-new cuts of all three films, as well as the original theatrical versions. If this is the case, then all three films will have three different cuts available on DVD when this is all said and done.
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endorphin74 said: but the outright added scenes are horrible...
my least fave is in Ep 4...the meeting between Han and Jabba right before he gets Luke and Ben of Tatooine. It looks SO silly, and the make jabba look like this little sniveling, well, worm instead of the looming evil entity Jabba is in Return of the Jedi... My least favorite insert is the Disney-like song in Return of the Jedi. What on earth was wrong with Lapti Nek? It was good. Now it's not even on the soundtrack, only that there God awful replacement track. Ugh... [This message was edited Tue Feb 10 7:37:56 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd]  FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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JediMaster said: These DVDs will be the Special Editions. Word has it that there will be an "Ultimate" version released in 2007, with brand-new cuts of all three films, as well as the original theatrical versions. If this is the case, then all three films will have three different cuts available on DVD when this is all said and done.
So what you're saying is that we shouldn't buy 'em now but wait for the ultimate releases? Sounds like a plan, cuz I ain't wasting my money by buying 'em thrice. (Already having them on video. And the videos can make do until 2007. Sure, why not? I can wait. In fact, my mind was already set on waiting, as the initial release plan for the original trilogy on DVD was ultimate editions in 2005.)  FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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purplegypsy said: However, retailers have been known to break up DVD box sets and sell individual titles after the first month out on store shelves.
I'm still waiiting for that to happen to the recent Alien release. A nine DVD set is overdoing it, I think. I really only need the special editions, not the theatrical releases. No way I am spending money on buying the same stuff thrice (also having bought the videos originally). So, split it up, already, so I can get the special editions of the first three movies! [This message was edited Tue Feb 10 7:46:43 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd] FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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crazyhorse said: 
I'm sending that pic to all my fellow Star Wars fans. FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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scififilmnerd said: purplegypsy said: However, retailers have been known to break up DVD box sets and sell individual titles after the first month out on store shelves.
I'm still waiiting for that to happen to the recent Alien release. A nine DVD set is overdoing it, I think. I really only need the special editions, not the theatrical releases. No way I am spending money on buying the same stuff thrice (also having bought the videos originally). So, split it up, already, so I can get the special editions of the first three movies!
[This message was edited Tue Feb 10 7:46:43 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd] I've seen a few places like "Best Buy" that have the Alien flicks broken up for individual purchases. I haven't gotten these yet, since I have the first DVD box set. I am curious to see the "directors cuts" of III and Resurrection. As for SW, its not a bad idea to wait, although this is Lucas, and you never know with him. He changes his mind frequently. Still, if you're happy with the videos, don't sweat it.
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scififilmnerd said: JediMaster said: These DVDs will be the Special Editions. Word has it that there will be an "Ultimate" version released in 2007, with brand-new cuts of all three films, as well as the original theatrical versions. If this is the case, then all three films will have three different cuts available on DVD when this is all said and done.
So what you're saying is that we shouldn't buy 'em now but wait for the ultimate releases? Sounds like a plan, cuz I ain't wasting my money by buying 'em thrice. (Already having them on video. And the videos can make do until 2007. Sure, why not? I can wait. In fact, my mind was already set on waiting, as the initial release plan for the original trilogy on DVD was ultimate editions in 2005.)
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scififilmnerd said: endorphin74 said: but the outright added scenes are horrible...
my least fave is in Ep 4...the meeting between Han and Jabba right before he gets Luke and Ben of Tatooine. It looks SO silly, and the make jabba look like this little sniveling, well, worm instead of the looming evil entity Jabba is in Return of the Jedi... My least favorite insert is the Disney-like song in Return of the Jedi. What on earth was wrong with Lapti Nek? It was good. Now it's not even on the soundtrack, only that there God awful replacement track. Ugh... [This message was edited Tue Feb 10 7:37:56 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd] Funny, that's one of the few inserts I liked! I HATED the original Ewok song, even when I was a kid. It sounded like a bad outtake from Sesame Street! Just my opinion, however.
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endorphin74 said: scififilmnerd said: JediMaster said: These DVDs will be the Special Editions. Word has it that there will be an "Ultimate" version released in 2007, with brand-new cuts of all three films, as well as the original theatrical versions. If this is the case, then all three films will have three different cuts available on DVD when this is all said and done.
So what you're saying is that we shouldn't buy 'em now but wait for the ultimate releases? Sounds like a plan, cuz I ain't wasting my money by buying 'em thrice. (Already having them on video. And the videos can make do until 2007. Sure, why not? I can wait. In fact, my mind was already set on waiting, as the initial release plan for the original trilogy on DVD was ultimate editions in 2005.)
see, I won't be able to wait...I'm a sucker for multiple packaging Me too! This will be the third time I've purchased the Trilogy, and I'm sure I'll do it again if they do the whole "Ultimate" thing in 2007.
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crazyhorse said: Classic! I had forgotten about this ad! Thanks crazyhorse!
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JediMaster said: Funny, that's one of the few inserts I liked! I HATED the original Ewok song, even when I was a kid. It sounded like a bad outtake from Sesame Street! Just my opinion, however.
No, no! Not the Ewok Song. Lapti Nek was performed at Jabba's palace. Now its something called - I think - Jedi Rock? Ugh. FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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scififilmnerd said: JediMaster said: Funny, that's one of the few inserts I liked! I HATED the original Ewok song, even when I was a kid. It sounded like a bad outtake from Sesame Street! Just my opinion, however.
No, no! Not the Ewok Song. Lapti Nek was performed at Jabba's palace. Now its something called - I think - Jedi Rock? Ugh. Oooohh! Yeah, then I agree with you wholeheartedly! I HATE that new song! WTF? Does Jabba's palace really need a big disco production number??
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Yeah, Lapti Nek was far superior!
Here's the lyrics to Lapti Nek (in original Huttese) As you can see it's lyrically a much stronger song too! 
Ab queck zenick fesi Jup col im in na hiz jal, ooh. Wa toc peg qui dos gee pif, aah. Joh jarraz bas deg zorze zot. Jer wih tuster mo vey Qui neb be og ezen on Wok lapti nek seb not van Goc jarraz bas deg zorze zot Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Lapti Nek Kiv ba ha top wep jex pi va bep Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Av queck zenick fesi Jem wih tus-ter movey Qui Neb be og ezen on Wok lap ti nek seb not van Wah toc peg qui doz gee pif Goc jarraz bas deg zorze zot Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Lapti Nek Kiv ba ha top wep jex pi va bep Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Deg zorze zot Jem wih tuster mo vey Qui neb be og ezen on Wok lapti nek seb not van Goc jarraz bas deg zorze zot Lapti nek, lapti nek (repeat and fade) | |
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Star Wars is some overrated shit! | |
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2the9s said: Star Wars is some overrated shit!
Tell me it's not! | |
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2the9s said: 2the9s said: Star Wars is some overrated shit!
Tell me it's not! Stinker! I mean, like, where is the sun? | |
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2the9s said: 2the9s said: Star Wars is some overrated shit!
Tell me it's not! Why? You sound like your mind is made up. Good for you. [This message was edited Tue Feb 10 13:29:33 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd] FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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BorisFishpaw said: Yeah, Lapti Nek was far superior!
Here's the lyrics to Lapti Nek (in original Huttese) As you can see it's lyrically a much stronger song too!
Ab queck zenick fesi Jup col im in na hiz jal, ooh. Wa toc peg qui dos gee pif, aah. Joh jarraz bas deg zorze zot. Jer wih tuster mo vey Qui neb be og ezen on Wok lapti nek seb not van Goc jarraz bas deg zorze zot Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Lapti Nek Kiv ba ha top wep jex pi va bep Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Av queck zenick fesi Jem wih tus-ter movey Qui Neb be og ezen on Wok lap ti nek seb not van Wah toc peg qui doz gee pif Goc jarraz bas deg zorze zot Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Lapti Nek Kiv ba ha top wep jex pi va bep Lapti Nek Rat a ran wim joct co jappi qaff Deg zorze zot Jem wih tuster mo vey Qui neb be og ezen on Wok lapti nek seb not van Goc jarraz bas deg zorze zot Lapti nek, lapti nek (repeat and fade) Jolly good. I love those lyrics. They sound so meaningful.
Actually, they sound like Dutch to me. FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
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scififilmnerd said: 2the9s said: 2the9s said: Star Wars is some overrated shit!
Tell me it's not! Why? You sound like your mind is made up. Good for you.
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2the9s said: scififilmnerd said: 2the9s said: 2the9s said: Star Wars is some overrated shit!
Tell me it's not! Why? You sound like your mind is made up. Good for you.
[This message was edited Tue Feb 10 13:29:33 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd] scififilmnerd, I am your father!
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JediMaster said: 2the9s said: scififilmnerd said: 2the9s said: 2the9s said: Star Wars is some overrated shit!
Tell me it's not! Why? You sound like your mind is made up. Good for you.
[This message was edited Tue Feb 10 13:29:33 PST 2004 by scififilmnerd] scififilmnerd, I am your father! "NO! that's not true! That's impossible!"
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