Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george. Feb 20, 2016 the original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered bluray release. Special edition films in 1997, youll recall george lucas speaking about the degradation of the. Star wars despecialized edition gets a remastered release. Will the original unaltered theatrical star wars trilogy. Return of the jedi twodisc full screen enhanced and theatrical editions. How to download star wars despecialized editions youtube. The original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered bluray. Will the original, unaltered 1977 star wars ever be.
Sep 22, 2015 director john landis close friend to george lucas says that the theatrical version of the original star wars trilogy is finally being released. Star wars despecialized unaltered original trilogy theatrical. This is a reconstruction of the 1977 theatrical version of star wars. 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. Could the original, unaltered star wars be on its way to blu.
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. This fanmade version of the original trilogy is the best version of star wars you can watch. The original 35mm reels are extremely rare, but you can. Naturally, as with most star wars fans at various events, a few fans in the cinema gathered together to discuss all things star wars. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before. We have 144 starwarstrilogy movie torrents for you.
Star wars despecialized unaltered original trilogy. If youre looking to experience the true star wars in its original, virtually unaltered form, the best option is to find an old film reel. The original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered bluray release. But the story takes some puzzling twists that dont fully add up.
George lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars. Currently, there is no convenient way to obtain the unaltered releases of the despecialized editions. This set solves the issues fans have with the lucas updates. Lucas threw a bone to fans in 2006 when he released limitededition dvds of episodes 46 that included the unaltered. Star wars original theatrical trilogy version release cut. Ironically, if star wars had been a flop, or a moderate success, wed almost certainly have seen a definitive home video release by now. We have 144 star wars trilogy movie torrents for you. Download star wars trilogy the original unaltered trilogy torrent or any other torrent from video movies direct download via magnet link. If you want to watch the original, unaltered version of star wars from 1977 legally your options are essentially nonexistent. The original star wars trilogy deserves an unaltered blu.
This is the best version of star wars and watching it is. Director john landis close friend to george lucas says that the theatrical version of the original star wars trilogy is finally being released. Why an unaltered star wars wont be released screen rant. Right now, the only versions available on home video is some form of these altered versions. These sets were repackaged for a november 2006 boxset release. Sep 18, 2014 unaltered versions of original trilogy 4k restoration. The internet is abuzz with rumors that disney intends to rerelease the original, unaltered star wars trilogy in a remastered bluray box set and in time for the release of episode vii, no. George lucas has infamously disowned the original theatrical releases. A group of film restoration wonks got together in the forums of and set out to meticulously restore star wars, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi to as near to their original states as possible. Is disney really releasing the unaltered star wars trilogy on. 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.
Original star wars films available on dvd, if youre. Why lucasfilm shouldnt release the original theatrical cut of star wars. Feb 18, 2016 if you want to watch the original, unaltered version of star wars from 1977 legally your options are essentially nonexistent. Star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. One of the reasons i bought a laserdisc player back in the mid 1990s was to see films letterboxed like star wars or blade runner and still have them including the star wars box sets. Last week star wars fans were thrilled to hear that disney and lucasfilm may finally be releasing the unaltered, theatrical cuts of the original trilogy on bluray this year.
Is the original unaltered star wars trilogy finally. Sign in star wars, film preservation, and fan edits. Star wars trilogy in their unaltered, despecialized form since laserdisc. How to watch the original star wars trilogy from before. May 04, 2015 note this is only if you own a copy of the special editions on bluray. A guide to legally acquiring one of the homevideo versions of the original original trilogy. But the custom recreated star wars version comes in 720p resolution. Dec 15, 2015 since 1997, george lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy. It includes the unaltered original theatrical versions of each film. As of december 2015, the despecialized edition of star wars was remastered at version 2.
This is why, if you download the classic trilogy on itunes. Star wars original trilogy bluray with steel case 3discs5000set linmited editionjapan imoport. I was watching star wars with my son and i had to constantly point out all the stuff that was not in the original as well as han shot first argh i love lucas and all but we need a high res version of the originals. Star wars trilogy despecialized edition posts facebook. Dec 06, 2016 and yet ive never seen the original version of star wars a crime that should be punishable by freezing me in carbonite and shipping me.
Not the best picture quality but i still watch them. Original star wars films available on dvd, if youre willing to settle. Star wars despecialized edition but the next best thing might be the star wars despecialized edition. Unaltered versions of original trilogy 4k restoration. Dec 19, 2014 a guide to legally acquiring one of the homevideo versions of the original original trilogy.
I do not claim ownership of these movies or of the despecialized editions if you dont want to use torrents to get. Theres suddenly new hope for seeing a theatrical version of a new hope again. The star wars trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming more than just a series of movies, but a cultural phenomenon, a lifedefining event for its generation. Star wars despecialized edition gets a remastered release by wesley fenlon on sept. Is disney really releasing the unaltered star wars trilogy. Unaltered original star wars trilogy to be rereleased. I do not claim ownership of these movies or of the despecialized editions if you dont want to. The longawaited dvd release of the original theatrical incarnations of the classic star wars trilogy. There was no news about a release of the original, unaltered star wars, the way the world saw it in 1977. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today. And yet ive never seen the original version of star wars a crime that should be punishable by freezing me in carbonite and shipping me.
Ever since 1997, every version of a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi has had horrendous cgi effects added in that george lucas deemed necessary to bring his ideal version to life. Reliance media works confirms they have 4k restorations from the negatives of the original trilogy, for a bluray release. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd. Original star wars 1977 theater version released for free. 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. The statements and opinions expressed on these websites are solely those of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views, nor are they endorsed by bioware, lucasarts, and its licensors do not guarantee the accuracy of, and are in no way responsible for any content on these websites, and the star wars. Petition release unremastered star wars original trilogy. On its surface, george lucass original 1977 film is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than one can count on two hands, but filmgoers became.
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. Every new release in theatres, on dvd and on bluray comes with more added garbage than the last. Could the original, unaltered star wars be on its way to. The ultimate introductory guide to harmys star wars trilogy despecialized editions since earlier this year, the official download files provided by harmy are no longer available. With hd fan edits of the unaltered star wars trilogy spreading online, lucasfilm has another reason to put the theatrical cuts on an official bluray. This has a lot of amazing music from star wars but its missing may the force be with you and the jedi temple march other than that it has everything else. Aug 18, 2014 star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema.
Much lesser movies are available in gorgeous hd transfers with copious extra features. Still have the best buy exclusive dvd tin box set which includes the unaltered version of all three films. Since 1997, george lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy. Technically, this means the 2004 versions of a new hope. All star wars content, images, and likenesses are the property of their respective owner. 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. 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. Unaltered theatrical version of original trilogy coming to. Details about star wars original theatrical trilogy version release cut. Furthermore, harmy shared his development plans for eventual v3. Star wars trilogy the original unaltered trilogy download. May 25, 2017 why lucasfilm shouldnt release the original theatrical cut of star wars.
You think of the colors of certain scenes, and the fact that. Harmys despecialized edition, also known as star wars. A new yet unconfirmed report claims that plans are under way for a bluray release of the theatrical versions of the original star wars trilogy. Unaltered original star wars trilogy is not coming to bluray. Of course, the main topic on the table was are we seeing the original theatrical versions of the star wars trilogy tonight. Dear sirs, we, the undersigned, petition you to make a faithful digital restoration of the unaltered unremastered episodes of the star wars original trilogy the way they used to be before 1997 and make them available in high definition. Unaltered original star wars trilogy to be rereleased before. I found the original unaltered star wars trilogy in avi format. We remember growing up with the movies, and having them look a very specific way. I have every edition of the movies that have come out since vhs except for dvd and the latest bundle of mess on bluray. I am in possession of the despecialised versions, but only as a curiosity, since they are not perfect copies of the ot. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the.
1103 690 912 179 279 759 765 289 150 820 1203 1516 249 1450 1162 1095 733 28 1343 997 1065 1495 118 559 1348 130 787 807 446 1395 827 467 799