Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[101 steel]

I have the old vhs in the loft somewhere. I have the DVDs that came as an extra on that set, but look terrible.
I also have a couple of different harmys editions, and they look great. Until something official comes out, they are the sets to have

[CrockettandTubbs]

I've got these versions somewhere:

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Weren't the interviews by Leonard Maltin?

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[Agent Kay]

Yep taken from the laserdisc.
My Star Wars wide screen is missing the subtitles for the aliens

[allanp81]

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

I've got these versions somewhere:

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Weren't the interviews by Leonard Maltin?

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I have the non-widescreen versions of these, they look truly terrible! They do have the Leonard Maltin interviews though.

[TheHutt]

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

I've got these versions somewhere:

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I remember chasing around Cologne, Germany, looking for a shop carrying the UK widescreen versions of those.

[figrin_dan]

Originally Posted by pferreira

For me there's stuff I liked about the SEs and there's stuff in there I could have done without. I've said this lots of time already elsewhere: everybody has their own version of what the original trilogy should look like. Therefore I just don't understand why Disney don't allow fans to construct their own version through an editing tool package. It could be as simple as pick a scene from available versions and add it to a timeline to then process as a complete movie. Same goes for sound. It would negate all those endless fan versions that always have something wrong with them because no one person can agree on each scene. Let fans build their own version of the original trilogy.

They could just update Editdroid

[Blu Mooner]

Just checked my copies and the Star Wars and Empire ones are part of the earlier 90's digitial remastered, widescreen special editons but the ROTJ version is from 1988 and seems to be original.

[pferreira]

Originally Posted by Yautja_Warrior

Thankfully the excellent fan made Despecialized and 4k projects, do a fantastic job of preserving the Theatrical versions (as close as possible) on blu-ray / digital, until we can get an official release, if it ever happens.

Again the problem is there are things in that fan edit that I'm glad were fixed in the Special Edition. Being able to create out own version would be more ideal.

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

I've got these versions somewhere:

Those were the 1995 releases, aka the 'get them before they're gone for good' releases.

Originally Posted by Blu Mooner

Just checked my copies and the Star Wars and Empire ones are part of the earlier 90's digitial remastered, widescreen special editons but the ROTJ version is from 1988 and seems to be original.

I own the 1994 version of ESB:

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

I've got these versions somewhere:

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Weren't the interviews by Leonard Maltin?

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Early tapes of that version of Return of the Jedi missed Jabba's subtitles.

I still have the Executor tin set that came out at the same time somewhere.

[SiH75]

I own all 10 digital versions on Google Play and will be buying Rise of Skywalker too
Will be buying ROS Separate DVD and Blu Ray to finish this lot.
I have also had The Skywalker Saga Blu Ray on Pre Order for 3 months, was a little disappointed with the packaging revealed today though. Rather than the plain white inner boxes would have been good to have episode specific artwork for each, maybe the Theatrical posters.

[dommie]

I know there is an entire Skywalker Saga set of all 9 films coming on March 31 but has there been any word on plans to release the last three films (Episodes 7-9) as a separate trilogy set, either on Blu or 4K? I have the first two trilogies as separate three film sets and would like to get the final three films as a trilogy set as well.

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by dommie

I know there is an entire Skywalker Saga set of all 9 films coming on March 31 but has there been any word on plans to release the last three films (Episodes 7-9) as a separate trilogy set, either on Blu or 4K? I have the first two trilogies as separate three film sets and would like to get the final three films as a trilogy set as well.

No.
Only singles or the 9 film boxset.

[Decky]

Toysandfilms on eBay have all 11 live action Star Wars movies listed for pre-order on DVD, Blu Ray and UHD for release 24th August. They even have cover art posted with BBFC logos.

Anybody have any information about these listings? There's nothing on Amazon, Zavvi, Zoom or HMV.

Thank you.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Decky

Toysandfilms on eBay have all 11 live action Star Wars movies listed for pre-order on DVD, Blu Ray and UHD for release 24th August. They even have cover art posted with BBFC logos.

Anybody have any information about these listings? There's nothing on Amazon, Zavvi, Zoom or HMV.

Thank you.

They're listed on HMV, the links are in the Star Wars thread. I think they come out Monday.

https://store.hmv.com/search?searcht...e_Date=2020-08

https://store.hmv.com/search?searcht...e_Date=2020-08

[Decky]

Originally Posted by chip75

They're listed on HMV, the links are in the Star Wars thread. I think they come out Monday.

https://store.hmv.com/search?searcht...e_Date=2020-08

https://store.hmv.com/search?searcht...e_Date=2020-08

I didn't see them but do now. Apologies for starting an unnecessary thread. I'm really surprised these have appeared with no rumours or advertising considering they're 4 days away!

[Ste7en]

I saw some of the BD editions in HMV the other day. They look nice.

I wonder if they were dummy boxes or they had put them out early? They were all stickered up and everything.

[chip75]

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418569037

George Lucas directs this Academy Award-winning sci-fi adventure, the first film of the 'Star Wars' franchise. Set 19 years after the formation of the Galactic Empire, the Death Star is nearing completion and will soon be capable of destroying planets. When Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), leader of the Rebel Alliance, discovers the Empire's plans, she is captured and taken to the Death Star. Meanwhile, farm boy Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) meets Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) who vows to teach Luke how to be a Jedi like his father. When they discover that the princess has been kidnapped, they team up with smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Wookie warrior Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and droids C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) in a bid to rescue Leia and ultimately aid the rebellion.

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418568580

Irvin Kershner directs this classic sci-fi sequel to 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' (1977). After destroying the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance has set up a secret base on the ice planet Hoth. However, it's not long before the Empire discovers their location, leading the Imperial fleet, led by Darth Vader (Dave Prowse/voice of James Earl Jones), to launch a full-scale attack on their location. While Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Leia (Carrie Fisher), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) flee in the Millennium Falcon and seek refuge in the cloud city of Bespin, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) travels to the swamp planet Dagobah to continue his Jedi training under the guidance of Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz).

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418568597

Final instalment of the sci-fi saga's original trilogy. Following the events of 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back' (1980), Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) save Han Solo (Harrison Ford), who has been frozen in carbonite, from Jabba the Hutt. While Luke returns to Dagobah to continue his training under Master Yoda (Frank Oz), the Rebel Alliance learns that the Empire, led by Darth Vader (Dave Prowse/voice of James Earl Jones) and Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), has built a second Death Star, and set in motion a plan to destroy it before it is fully operational.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Decky

I didn't see them but do now. Apologies for starting an unnecessary thread. I'm really surprised these have appeared with no rumours or advertising considering they're 4 days away!

You're (or a mod) welcome to copy my posts to your OP to make this thread more official.

[chip75]

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418568917

George Lucas writes and directs this first instalment of the sci-fi saga's prequel trilogy. Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) have embarked upon a diplomatic mission to the planet Naboo, intending to open discussions between the planet's leaders and the heads of the Trade Federation. But when they are ambushed by Federation robots, they quickly realise that the negotiations are merely a decoy for a hostile invasion organised by the evil Sith. Joining forces with Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best) and Naboo's Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), the Jedi manage to escape from Naboo and journey to the trade planet of Tatooine, where Qui-Gon meets a young slave boy named Anakin (Jake Lloyd), whom he identifies as a potentially powerful Jedi.

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418568924

Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen return to star in this second instalment of the sci-fi saga's prequel trilogy. After disobeying the strictures of his Jedi training, Anakin Skywalker (Christensen) embarks on a forbidden affair with Padme Amidala (Portman). Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor)'s investigation of assassination attempts against Senator Organa (Jimmy Smits) leads him to the distant ocean planet of Kamino and into the middle of a separatist plot which brings the Galactic Republic to the very brink of civil war.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418569020

Final instalment of the sci-fi saga's prequel trilogy which sets up the events of 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' (1977). As the Clone Wars rage on, the rift between Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) and the Jedi Council widens with young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) caught in the middle, his allegiances torn. Seduced by promises of power and the temptations of the dark side, he pledges himself to the evil Darth Sidious and the Sith Order, becoming Darth Vader. Together, the Sith Lords set in motion a plot of revenge against the Jedi in an attempt to destroy them all. Meanwhile, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) tries to turn his former apprentice back to the light side, leading to a climactic lightsaber battle that will shape the fate of the galaxy.

[chip75]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418568955

J.J. Abrams directs this seventh instalment of the epic sci-fi film series in which Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill reprise their roles from the original trilogy. Set 30 years after 'Return of the Jedi' (1983), the film follows Han Solo (Ford), Princess Leia (Fisher) and new characters scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley), former stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and X-wing pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) as they face powerful forces from the dark side in the form of First Order commander Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his master Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis). The film was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Original Score (John Williams), Best Visual Effects and Best Editing.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Released: 24th August 2020
BARCODE: 8717418568962

Rian Johnson writes and directs this eighth instalment of the epic sci-fi film series in which Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill reprise their roles from the original trilogy. Set immediately after the events of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015), the film follows Princess Leia (Fisher), Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and Jedi Master Luke Skywalker (Hamill) as they continue their fight against First Order Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis) and his forces of darkness.