It was star wars the 1977 science fiction classic that we remember from vhs. Sad to say it is not the original version this is an early george lucas updated version. Why an unaltered star wars wont be released screen rant. Star wars, now subtitled a new hope, was rereleased on vhs. Feb 18, 2016 a restored hd version of the original star wars episode iv. The lost missions was the release of the sixth season of star wars. In 1990 for the first time, all three star wars films were released in a complete trilogy boxset on vhs. Watching the original star wars movie in 2019 jedi temple.
I bought this because it said that it had the original theatrical version of star wars. A restored hd version of the original star wars episode iv. Episode iv a new hope opening crawl in the original may 1977 release of star wars, the opening crawl did not feature an episode number or the subtitle a new hope. 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. We remember growing up with the movies, and having them look a very specific way.
Mark hamill, carrie fisher, harrison ford, james earl jones, peter mayhew, george lucas. Star wars, now subtitled a new hope, was rereleased on vhs and in 1989 released on laserdisc with an improved audio mix. A new box set was released on vhs and laserdisc in august 1995. Since 1997, george lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy. Only an answer for star wars no new hope nonesense. For anyone under 20 years old or maybe older these changes will probably seem like theyve always been there and are the star wars movies you grew up with. The last prespecial edition release of the star wars trilogy was released on vhs on august 29, 1995. Star wars a new hope vhs original theatrical version ebay. Plus, these 2disc dvds will feature a bonus disc that includes. In the original version of the scene, han shoots greedo dead. The following are partial lists of changes in star wars rereleases. I know that vcrs kind of hard to find any more but i just so happened to have one. Episode iv a new hope is a 1977 american epic space opera film written and directed by george lucas, produced by lucasfilm and distributed by 20th centuryfox.
Feb 19, 20 the opening credits to the vhs version of star wars episode iv. Unsurprsingly, disney has already announced its plans to release a new bluray collection of the entire cinematic star wars franchise. Episode vi return of the jedi will be available individually on dvd. In fact, the quality is quite good what whole time for being nonanamorphic including the pandown to tatooine. Make offer star wars vhs empire strikes back red original theatrical version label cbs fox. 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. Obi wans cry to scare the sand peopke off from luke is not the original. Every new releasein theaters, on dvd, and on bluraycomes with more added garbage than the last. The first film was released in 1977 under the title star wars. For those who want the most original way to watch the first star wars. To recreate the original 1977 version of a new hope, for example, he used clips from. Star wars iv a new hope 1977 vhs video tape 1990 cbs fox original theatrical vtg.
The new version of star wars, then retitled star wars. Nov 10, 2015 its a chance to collect more star wars things, and a reason to spend all day watching c3po complain. This fanmade version of the original trilogy is the best version of star wars you can watch. Jul 11, 2017 comparing and contrasting the original star wars on the vhs and laserdisc home video formats. This is the best version of star wars and watching it is a crime. Still, for the layman, these were the collective first. Star wars episode iv a new hope vhs tape special edition. For the first time ever and for a limited time only, the enhanced versions of the star wars. Watch the version of star wars that george lucas hates a fanrestored version of a new hope based off a single 35mm print is online. Still, for the layman, these were the collective first, and for a great many of us, they remain the ultimate star wars videocassettes.
The very first home video release of any star wars film came in may 1982 when 20th century fox video released star wars. Star wars original version 1992 vhs movie 1977 content works fox video. Aug 18, 2014 star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. 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 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. Original 1977 star wars 35mm print has been restored and. May 12, 2015 and when i say star wars i mean star wars, as in the title that appears on the screen is star wars, with no reference to episode iv or a new hope, and not the 1997 specialedition recut full. The star wars trilogy special edition wookieepedia fandom.
The star wars trilogy special edition was a theatrical anniversary edition of the original. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guinness. Star wars episode iv a new hope special edition vhs 1977. The first star wars movie star wars a new hope is a new name given to the movie long after release with harrison ford, mark hamill and carrie fisher. It would be the last time that the original versions of the classic trilogy were released on both formats. So click through for a trip back in time, when a new hope was simply star wars. Jan 31, 2017 sound supremo and star wars legend ben burtt supervises a digitally remastered audio track for a new hope, vastly improving the quality and allowing viewers to properly hear c3pos classic line.
Is this version worth watching or should i see the earlier one. Will disneys star wars bluray rerelease include the. Those would be added with the films april 10, 1981, theatrical rerelease. While this isnt the first time that attempts have been made to restore star wars to its. Mark hamill stars as luke skywalker, a young and impetuous farmer who embarks on a quest to rescue the beautiful princess leia organa. It is the first film in the star wars original trilogy. All the talk about star wars this week has made me want to go back and watch the original trilogy. The did it least create a new scan of the opening crawl for star wars without the added episode iv a new hope title.
Episode i the phantom menace 1999 going back to the myths beginnings. You think of the colors of certain scenes, and the fact that. Make offer star wars iv a new hope 1977 vhs video tape 1990 cbs. The original trilogy was offered on vhs in a last chance to own the. And yet ive never seen the original version of star wars a crime that should be punishable by freezing me in. In the early 90s i remember having digitally remastered versions of the star wars trilogy on vhs letterboxsurroundthx, it would be good to have higher quality versions of these but im unsure. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd. Vintage preowned star wars the empire strikes back cbs fox 1984 vhs tape.
Star wars trilogy 19901995 vhs twilight sparkles retro. Judging from the high prices, id guess that this version is considered rare. A new hope, for instance, most certainly scored an earlier and now much rarer release. Should i watch the 1997 version of star wars iv a new hope.
Contrary to popular belief, george lucas did not slap that episode iv stuff onto the. The star wars trilogy special edition was a theatrical anniversary edition of the original trilogy, in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of star wars. The releases of each video were staggered, and none came out even remotely close to their respective theatrical debut dates. Star wars episode iv a new hope special edition vhs.
Find star wars vhs original and star wars original trilogy vhs from a vast selection of vhs tapes. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george. This is the best version of star wars and watching it is a crime vox. A new hope was released on january 31, 1997, followed by the empire strikes back on february 21, 1997. Dec 05, 1976 this book is best described as star wars. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the.
The laserdisc release, and the ced videodisc also released, sped the film up by 3% to fit the film onto a single disc. I set out to find the untainted editions of the original trilogy. To recreate the original 1977 version of a new hope, for example. Find great deals on ebay for star wars vhs and star wars vhs trilogy. A new hope enjoyed an 18 month run and numerous rereleases in the late 70s and early 80s before its eventual home media release on vhs, betamax, laserdisc, and all those other crazy, nowextinct 80s formats.
George lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original star wars trilogy. Star wars a new hope vhs with mark hamill, carrie fisher. Then, just as now, ill grab at every opportunity to do those things. When the original theatrical version was first released, it was simply titled star wars. Where can i find the best version of the original star wars. It was released on twodisc bluray and threedisc dvd on november 11, 2014. Star wars trilogy a new hope the empire strikes back return of the jedi widescreen edition with bonus disc. Star wars vhs cbs fox red label episode iv, v, and vi duration. 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. With the 2011 release of the 6part star wars saga on bluray came the announcement that the version of the trilogy available in the set would not be from the original theatrical prints, but the 1997 special edition versions of a new hope, the empire strikes back and return of the jedi, which include additional scenes and updated technology. Star wars a new hope vhs original theatrical version.
Dec 07, 2019 in this article i will tell you about two fanmade edits of star wars and i will show you several screenshots, so you can see how they differ from each other and the bluray. Luke skywalker joins forces with a jedi knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the empires worlddestroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue princess leia from the mysterious darth vader. Star wars trilogy a new hope the empire strikes back return of the jedi full screen edition with bonus disc. Every new releasein theaters, on dvd, and on bluraycomes with. Star wars is close to holy for many fans of cinema. Opening to star wars episode iv a new hope 1995 vhs. The force awakens now less than a year away, fans are beginning to look back at the original trilogy a new hope, the empire strike. Han shot first refers to a controversial change made to a scene in the science fiction action film star wars 1977, in which han solo harrison ford is confronted by the bounty hunter greedo in the mos eisley cantina. If you have never seen the movie you have either been living under a ginormous rock, or have consciously avoided the physical embodiment of awesomeness that is star wars, in which case you are not going to be reading this book either. This is the best version of star wars and watching it is a.
Ive never seen star wars before but ive heard this version has edits and updated special effects. Where can i find the best version of the original star. Where can i find the best version of the original star wars trilogy. Disney didnt own star wars until before the premiere of wreckit ralph. The digital movie collection for the first time ever on digital hd, with new bonus extras. Rewind to 1977 and relive a galaxywide civil war with the vhs version of star wars, the epic space opera by george lucas. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before george lucas. For the first film, star wars episode iv, a new hope. Star wars dvds, videos, audio cd, audio cassettes and books. Episode iv a new hope, was filled with pointless and terriblelooking cgi, especially when it came to jabba the hut. The commercial success of star wars has given george lucas the opportunity to tinker with his original trilogy, now called episode iv a new hope, episode v the empire strikes back, and episode vi return of the jedi. First is the appearance of the close the blast doors line that was silenced in the 1981 version. The film is set about nineteen years after the formation of the galactic empire.
According to sterling hedgpeth, lucasfilm film archivist. These sets were repackaged for a november 2006 boxset release. 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. Episode iv a new hope the three movies were shown in the u. Star wars episode iv, a new hope special edition vhs. Consequently, most reissue prints now feature the title star wars. You can watch an unaltered version of star wars in hd today. A new hope limited edition dvd contains the following. Lucasfilm dates the addition to the theatrical rerelease on april 10, 1981. Special thanks to echo station for their thorough research on the many star wars vhs releases, which helped me navigate this frequently confusing subject. Episode iv a new hope, originally released as star wars, and currently marketed as simply star wars. Star wars, george lucass stunning scifi masterpiece, is arguably one of the most inventive and entertaining films ever made, garnering. An iconic star wars scene has been altered yet again the famous and muchdebated han shot first cantina scene in 1977s a new hope where harrison fords smuggler faces down bounty.
Episode iv a new hope, with the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi 1983 serving as episodes five and six in the serial, and star wars. Watch the original star wars trilogy as it was before. Dec 06, 2016 and yet ive never seen the original version of star wars a crime that should be punishable by freezing me in. The subtitle episode iv a new hope was retroactively added to the opening crawl in a subsequent release.
A new hope is a 1977 film written and directed by george lucas. 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. Rewind to 1977 and relive a galaxywide civil war with the vhs version of star wars, the epic space opera by george. The force awakens now less than a year away, fans are beginning to look back at the original trilogy a. Intriguingly, disney also acquired the rights to the original cuts of star wars, prespecial edition, which have not seen a home media release since 2004. The film is set about nineteen years after the formation of the. List of changes in star wars rereleases wookieepedia. Jul 22, 2019 in 1977, the film we think of now as star wars episode iv. It contained thxs digitally remastered audio and video quality on all three star wars films. I found a box with all the positive elements for the revised opening crawl, and the assorted trim. Vhs recorded in 1981 at rodgers villas, omagh the commercials adverts only uncut version. Star wars a new hope 1982 pal vhs intro with a talking over the fox fanfare. It contained thxs digitally remastered audio and video quality on all three star wars.
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