Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 4K UHD (2005)

[Viking61]

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 4K UHD (2005)

[mysticwaterfall]

Definitely the best of the prequels. It also looks really nice on Disney+ in 4K DV, so I'm expecting the disc to look even better.

[Bluyoda]

So, this news makes it certain then: I have to get that LG C9 65inch OLED, and get on board with UHD for good.

Can't wait. Please don't mess it up, Disney!!!

[HeightOfFolly]

This is where the fun begins

[Brian81]

Did they make further changes on the prequel trilogy post the original DVD releases?

[nickg]

I'll see how the reviews are. only of the prequels i liked. but i thought it was shot in 1080p

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by Brian81

Did they make further changes on the prequel trilogy post the original DVD releases?

Yes, the Blu-rays have a few new changes (CG Yoda in TPM, corrected scene transition in RotS, etc.)

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by Brian81

Did they make further changes on the prequel trilogy post the original DVD releases?

See above, and you now here Shmi calling out for Ani during Anakin's nightmare on Naboo, which makes it much better and does away with the weird soft porn scene that it used to feel like.

[JEDGAR1000]

Full list of prequel changes for anyone curious (copy-pasted & edited from Wookiepedia)

2001-2005 DVD Releases

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Several deleted scenes are added into the film:

* Several introductions of other racers are included.
* Footage of the second lap in the Pod Race was reinserted.
* Removal of a scene of Watto screaming "SEBULBA!"
* An air taxi sequence was reinserted after the arrival on Coruscant.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Most of these changes did not appear in the main theatrical release, but made it into a version shown in select digital theaters.

* Several speeders were removed from a shot during the Bounty Hunter pursuit scene.
* New dialogue added to the scene where Anakin confesses to the Tusken slaughter to Padmé.
* Additional sparks and smoke have been added to Jango Fett's jetpack shortly before his death to better present its malfunction.
* After falling out of the gunship on Geonosis, a clone trooper asks if Padmé is all right. Her alert, someone offended-sounding response of "yes" has been changed to a more realistic groggy "Uh-huh."
* During their duel on Kamino a shot of Jango Fett headbutting Obi-Wan is removed from the UK version of the film and DVD.
* Anakin's mechanical hand now holds Padmé's hand during the closing wedding sequence (this was originally included in the DLP theater release of the film).

Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith

Despite Lucasfilm's official statement that there were absolutely no changes made to the theatrical version of the film, the November 1, 2005 DVD release of Revenge of the Sith had a few slight changes from the theatrical cut.

* In the scene where a shot transitions to Vader crawling up the lava bank, a wipe from the shot of Obi-Wan and Threepio in the cockpit of Padmé's ship leaving Mustafar to Vader's mechanical hand grasping at the volcanic soil has been replaced with a straight cut to this shot from the cockpit of Padmé's ship on the DVD.
* There is a different wipe and slightly shorter "Noooo!!" from Darth Vader.


2011 Blu-ray releases

For the Blu-ray and future 3D release, The Phantom Menace went through an extensive restoration using the original digital files (although shot on film, a digital version of the movie was created back in 1999 for a short release in four theaters with digital projection). This restoration provides a clearer picture with no image magnification or artifacts, flaws which are present on the DVD release.

The Phantom Menace

* The scene composition affected by image magnification in the original DVD release was restored bringing around 8% more picture to the frame.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan's Force speed effect was redone to look more realistic.
* A close-up shot of Nute Gunray and Rune Haako watching a viewscreen showing the Jedi escaping was replaced for a wide shot with a new effect for the screen itself.
* The puppet version of Yoda was replaced with a CGI version as in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.[11]
* An effects error causing Fode and Beed's hand to pass through their vest was fixed.
* Right after Jabba the Hutt's introduction before the podrace a new voice is heard from a spectator when the camera is focused on the crowd.
* Calls from the Senate to "Vote now!" when Queen Amidala puts forward a motion of no confidence have been replaced with the sound of a general uproar.

Attack of the Clones

* During the chase on Coruscant, when Anakin and Obi-Wan pass through the power couplings, several shots are rearranged.
* During Anakin's nightmare scene, a voiceover of his mother Shmi is added.
* After Yoda saves Obi-Wan and Anakin from Dooku's falling pillar, the reaction shots of Yoda and then Anakin and Obi-Wan are moved to before the shots of Dooku escaping on his ship and Padmé and the clonetroopers arriving and firing at him. This edit creates an irregularity in the background music.

Revenge of the Sith

* The scene in which Obi-Wan encounters General Grievous on Utapau and the Clone Army arrives is altered, adding dialogue from the troopers as they land on the platform.
* The Kashyyyk headquarters rooftop was rendered to appear more significantly aged by adding moss and rust.[17]
* The transition from Padmé's ship to Vader's hand on Mustafar is changed from a straight cut back to a wipe, restoring the original theatrical release.

The Phantom Menace 3D Release

* Sharpening of a magnetic wand during the Podrace Sequence

This video covers some of them

STAR WARS CHANGES (4 of 4) -- The Prequels - YouTube

Also, there is 1 possible additional change that I recall but cannot find anything about online. Could be the Mandela Effect but I believe during the first few scenes of the Phantom Menace, the 'mirror' which Padme uses to talk to Nute Gunray had its effect changed.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by JEDGAR1000

* Additional sparks and smoke have been added to Jango Fett's jetpack shortly before his death to better present its malfunction.

That one was changed for the DVD, it's kinda funny in the commentary because Lucas sees it and basically says "you guys put it in there already?"

[Hardback247]

I wish they enhanced Yoda's model in AOTC to be the one used for ROTS and TPM Blu-Ray.

[ThorsScrewdriver]

My favorite Star Wars movie of all time. Probably one of my favorite movies period.

[Falaskan]

Aren’t these covers the ones they used on the Blu-ray set last fall?

[RalphoR]

Can't believe how pleasantly surprised I was watching this after the first two prequels. Great Obi-Wan vs. almost Vader fight that will look fabulous in 4k.

[JEDGAR1000]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

Aren’t these covers the ones they used on the Blu-ray set last fall?

They're are just temporary covers someone put up, but they'll likely reuse the bluray covers if recent Disney releases are anything to go by.

[Hardback247]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Can't believe how pleasantly surprised I was watching this after the first two prequels. Great Obi-Wan vs. almost Vader fight that will look fabulous in 4k.

The best thing about the Mustafar duel is that NOTHING about Hayden Christensen's and Ewan McGregor's fighting is sped up in any way.

[RalphoR]

It definitely was well choreographed. Both did a great job.

[Hardback247]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

It definitely was well choreographed. Both did a great job.

It HAD to be a well choreographed sequence. The fate of the entire galaxy depended on who would win.

[ThorsScrewdriver]

Is there a better lightsaber battle in Star Wars then Anakin vs. Obi-Wan?

Duel of the Fates had moments, but wasn't as long. The small scene where Obi-Wan fights Darth Maul (post Qui-Gon death) without a camera transition for about 5 seconds is epic.

Yoda vs. Dooku and Yoda vs. Emperor were great but not the best.

Anakin & Obi-Wan vs. Dooku #2 is highly underrated... but not the best.

I think Anakin vs. Obi-Wan is the best.

[XavierTheaterPotato]

Anakin vs Obi Wan is probably the best out of the prequels, but it drags on and on. Duel of the Fates sequence is probably the most grounded/realistic feeling of the Prequel Fights.

I expect the Cover art to be the same as the Blu ray releases. I just wish the "Colored Poster" bit would actually fill in the front side but I digress. At least I don't have to go with the Box.