It is my telecine transfer and restoration of an old 16mm print of star wars. Star wars trilogy the definitive collection laserdisc box. How to watch the unaltered star wars original trillogy. Star wars trilogy definitive collection boxset details. They primarily focus on the rebel alliance trying to free the galaxy from the clutches of the galactic empire, as well as luke skywalkers quest to become a jedi and. Jul 22, 2019 since then, a theatrical rerelease of the original star wars film that started it all has been off the table. 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.
It includes the unaltered original theatrical versions of each film. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the. Getting your hands on a copy of the despecialized original trilogy is tricky, plus its a legal gray area, so harmy recommends that you own the original star wars trilogy on bluray in case any legal issues arise. These sets were repackaged for a november 2006 boxset release. I bought these for my fiveyearold son, who is getting into star wars, because i couldnt find my copies of the unaltered original trilogy.
Japanese laserdiscs command a higher price if they come. The despecialized edition, is a fancreated film preservation of the original star wars trilogy films star wars. I bought the star wars original trilogy remastered i gave it 4 stars because each dvd only contains the movie, with a scene select and a sound setup button. Every new releasein theaters, on dvd, and on bluraycomes with more added garbage than the last. In 1995 it was announced that yet another box set of the star wars trilogy was to be released on vhs and laserdisc, and that this would be your last chance to own the original star wars trilogy. A group of diehards spent years cleaning a 35mm film print and published it online without george lucas later alterations or any permission. Fans restore original star wars for online release.
Where can i find the best version of the original star wars. Lucas went on to make two sequels, but not direct, and complete his original story. After george lucas swore that the original versions of the star wars trilogy would never be seen again, about half the film world cried out in terror, much like denizens of alderaan as their world literally exploded. It was produced by lucasfilm and distributed by 20th century fox, and consists of the original star wars film 1977, the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi 1983. This is why, if you download the classic trilogy on itunes. Download lego star wars 2 the original trilogy for free. I think they were transferred from laserdisc, hence i bought a used copy for less than a tenner and glad i did as they. The original star wars trilogy you know, the one that starts with episode. Youll have to do a bit of legwork to download and watch it.
The biggest changes to the original trilogy happened. Star wars trilogy the definitive collection the star. And it would be illegal for me to make it available for download from. Irvin kershner, george lucas, richard marquand, sir alec guinness. This is an a graymarket release of the film, only available as a huge download on bittorrent. Episode vii if it was directed by george lucas video i really dont want to watch any of the tainted versions that lucas has put out. The original shots were painstakingly restored using various sources listed below and the film received an.
I didnt believe them and i didnt rush out and buy it though i did believe them in 2006 when they released the limited edition theatrical dvds. An original film print of star wars has been restored and. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george. Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars. Anyone who wants to see a highquality version of the original cut of the film.
I think they were transferred from laserdisc, hence i bought a used copy for less than a tenner and glad i did as they are not worth forking out 30 or 40 quid for. A few people may have their hands on obsolete vhs or laserdisc sets. Oct 26, 20 ancient laserdisc is a treasure trove of unreleased star wars footage. The phantom menace was released, which reunited lucas with the star wars movie franchise as both writer and director. Id say the best way to watch star wars no, not a new hope, just star wars. Lego star wars 2 the original trilogy lego star wars ii. Im afraid we cant give you any direct download links, however, the best. 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. The original versions are known to be a bit ropy i think they were transferred from laserdisc, hence i bought a used copy for less than a tenner and glad i did as they are not worth forking. The only way to get a truly digital copy of the trilogy would be to illegally torrent the files or scan the. Star wars despecialized edition gets a remastered release. Ill download this and give it a watch as soon as it becomes available. Star wars original theatrical trilogy version release cut.
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. Being the archivist i am, i make digital copies of every vinyl album, cd, dvd, and tape i own. Considering its the only star wars film to get a laserdisc aside from the original trilogy, if youre building a media specific collection, it should be high on your hunting list. Jul 19, 2017 get star wars despecialized on blu ray unaltered original trilogy. Great preservation and at the best possible quality. My vintage copies of the original trilogy on laserdisc. Bit of a shame the prequels and digital remastering means you dont see the original film, like jabba the hutt has been redone, and they put in a prequel actor as anekin skywalker at the end which i guess makes some sense, but sometimes it would be nice to see films untampered with like songs where the version you get isnt.
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. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before. Apr 19, 20 the star wars trilogy definitive collection laserdisc set can still be found even new and sealed on ebay, but even with the additional dirt and scratches i think i would look for the japanese special collection myself, since like the definitive collection they also came formatted in cav. Star wars trilogy the original unaltered trilogy download. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george lucas. Though changes were also made to the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy saw the most alteration. I bought the star wars original trilogy remastered. This is the best version of star wars and watching it is a crime vox. Apr 30, 20 in 1995 it was announced that yet another box set of the star wars trilogy was to be released on vhs and laserdisc, and that this would be your last chance to own the original star wars trilogy.
As such, there was no demand for preservations of the original trilogy. Featured restoration star wars trilogy despecialized editions by njvc on may 20, 2016. Why an unaltered star wars wont be released screen rant. The folks who did 4k77 and 4k83 stress that you should only download them if you own the movies in another medium. Does anyone know where i can find a link or download to these. For years, fans have been begging for the unaltered theatrical cut of star wars, but its not going to happen and it probably shouldnt. They primarily focus on the rebel alliance trying to free the galaxy from the clutches of the galactic empire, as well as luke skywalkers quest to become a jedi and face sith lord darth vader. Find widescreen collectors edition star wars trilogy. The star wars trilogy, often colloquially referred to as the original trilogy or the classic trilogy, is the first set of three films produced in the star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. A group of diehards spent years cleaning a 35mm film print and published it online without george lucas later alterations. When the special editions supplanted the original cuts in 1997, laserdisc was about to.
Ancient laserdisc is a treasure trove of unreleased star wars. The star wars trilogy definitive collection laserdisc set can still be found even new and sealed on ebay, but even with the additional dirt and scratches i think i would look for the japanese special collection myself, since like the definitive collection they also came formatted in cav. Star wars trilogy the definitive collection the star wars. 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. Listed below are the release dates and original store prices. This is why rumors of a remastered, unaltered original trilogy are so thrilling. It doesnt look anything like the 1993 laserdisc or the 2006 dvd, with all of its. I didnt believe them and i didnt rush out and buy it though i did believe them in 2006 when they released the limited edition theatrical dvds, and i did rush out and buy those. It was star wars the 1977 science fiction classic that we remember from vhs.
The original star wars trilogy you know, the one that starts with episode iv has been significantly modified by lucasfilm in new releases, which has led to some controversy. Whats the best format to view the original star wars. Star wars despecialized unboxing blu ray set may the 4th be with you duration. In addition to being the very last release of the original three star wars films on ld, this laserdisc set is the only home video release to present the special editions of all three films with the same picture and discrete digital soundtracks used for the theatrical releases. All three films were released on various home video formats, including laserdisc and vhs, until 1996. Various discussion forums related to the star wars universe, including fan projects such as fan edits, fan documentaries, and preservations of the original unaltered star wars trilogy. Japanese laserdiscs command a higher price if they come with their original obi. The original star wars trilogy one last time the star. This fanmade version of the original trilogy is the best version of star wars you can watch. Star wars despecialized edition gets a remastered release by wesley fenlon on sept. Since 1997, george lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy.
Star wars laser disc audio archive original trilogy. You think of the colors of certain scenes, and the fact that. This is a reconstruction of the 1977 theatrical version of star wars. The original shots are painstakingly restored using various sources ranging from vhs, laserdisc, dvd, bluray to 35mm print scans. The original trilogy takes the fun and endless customization of lego and combines it with the epic story, characters and action from the original star wars movies that revolutionized pop culture forever episode iv a new hope, episode v the empire strikes back and episode vi. Fans restore original star wars for online release cnet. 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. No, 97% of project 4k77 is from a single, original 1977 35mm. All the talk about star wars this week has made me want to go back and watch the original trilogy. 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. Lego star wars 2 the original trilogy free version download.
Aug 18, 2014 star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. Looking back at my star wars trilogy article, 6 years later, i certainly hope that thee original theatrical releases of all three star wars movies will also be released onto bluray andor be available for digital download purchases, along with all other movie downloads that are available. Where can i find the best version of the original star wars trilogy. Two days after the official release it arrived via ems courier from japan, wrapped in bubble wrap and tissue paper and packed in a very sturdy pizza style box. How to watch the original star wars trilogy from before. Also nobody will judge you if you download the unaltered editions from torrent sites. I have recently discovered the thx wow demo which is made up of several clips featuring indiana jones, willow and star wars, all apparently ripped from laserdisc. Theres both good and bad news, however, that comes with tracking one down. Unfollow star wars trilogy dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This set solves the issues fans have with the lucas updates. How to watch the original star wars trilogy from before george. Episode iv a new hope on vhs, betamax, laserdisc, ced. Its the original star wars trilogy, what more needs to be said. Will the original unaltered theatrical star wars trilogy. The longawaited dvd release of the original theatrical incarnations of the classic star wars trilogy. Lucas, however, maintained that it was his vision that the films remain as their special edition incarnations, and that the. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today. May 25, 2017 why lucasfilm shouldnt release the original theatrical cut of star wars. Episode vii if it was directed by george lucas video i really dont want to watch any of the tainted versions that lucas has put. Actually, jaxxon provided me with two prints, both of which have the original crawl. Every new release in theatres, on dvd and on bluray comes with more added garbage than the last.
I found the original unaltered star wars trilogy in avi format. My wife has never seen the unedited version of the original star wars trilogy. If theres one thing that some star wars fans want more than anything is the chance to see the unaltered versions of the original trilogy without the infamous special edition enhancements. It made stars out of harrison ford, carrie fisher and mark hamill. Since then, a theatrical rerelease of the original star wars film that started it all has been off the table. How to download the original trilogy unadulterated. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today, if you. Harmys despecialized edition, also known as star wars. Its a scan and restoration of one of the original 35mm film reels.
The film was borrowed from a source who wishes to remain anonymous, and who for now will go by the name jaxxon. Ced a failed competitor to laserdisc i bought this one solely to complete the set. What surprised me was the sheer beauty of the star wars clips which to me, looked as it should, and as i remember it. But thats the only way to get the completely original version. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd. Right now, the only versions available on home video is some form of these altered versions. George lucas original star wars trilogy is widely considered one of, if not the, greatest film trilogies of all time.
May 26, 2019 it made stars out of harrison ford, carrie fisher and mark hamill. These will do for me since my old widescreen vhs tapes will not last indefinitely. 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. There are no extra special features which is a shame. Feb 19, 2016 fans restore original star wars for online release. Sure, laserdiscs were bulky the size of a vinyl lp and could only store a limited amount of footage. We remember growing up with the movies, and having them look a very specific way. Star wars trilogy in their unaltered, despecialized form since laserdisc. Its more grainy than harmys, and few specks and things here and there. Hd dvd bluray i also have star wars on laserdisc the very original homevideo release, vhs lastprespecial edition, and vhs special edition. Im trying to find either a torrent or download of the star wars 1997 special edition trilogy. The original trilogy were the first films of the star wars saga to be produced. Where can i find the best version of the original star.
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