Revenge of the sith, and i have noticed that there were actually 3 changes in the bluray release, in comparision to the dvd. The set will have a bonus disc as well, making it a fivedisc set. Just recently got a blu ray player and i was impressed. Star wars episode iii revenge of the sith bluray changes. Jul 08, 2012 i have the dvd and bluray editions of star wars episode iii.
Revenge of the sith, and i have noticed that there were actually 3 changes in the blu ray release, in comparision to the dvd. Im affraid its just disney trying to milk star wars fans for every penny they possibly can. There are now magical rocks that cover his hiding place, which disappear when the jawas capture him. The second change takes place during lukes tangle with.
Sources at the digital bits are saying the prequel trilogy could be coming to 3d blu ray along with the force awakens and bonus content in a 5. This hasnt been officially announced by disney, but is currently shown on best buy canada. The star wars saga is being released on bluray this friday amidst controversy as per usual for the once universally beloved series. Just as for all the other star wars movies, episode i. Shop for star wars bluray steelbook online at target.
Star wars episode ii and iii 3d rereleases officially. While an insider claims the 3d blu ray will be available with panasonic products as early as this spring, it seems a september release is more likely, since star wars. Where can i find the best version of the original star. It is the third installment in the original star wars trilogy, the third film to be produced, and sixth film in the skywalker saga.
This version of the film was released by disney on 4k ultra hd blu ray box set on march 31, 2020. Today the star wars dvd, and even more the star wars blu ray disc, transmits viewers to a galaxy far, far away like never before. Ill just stick with my original versions in slightly less but still great quality. Feel the force of star wars the complete saga on blu ray. The complete saga on blu ray will feature all six liveaction star wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including neverbeforeseen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive star wars archives, and much more. The only other set of movies that i can see that will even come close to the hype surrounding star wars on blu ray is whenever the indiana jones trilogy gets released and even then itll have a hard time topping this. Ive searched online and on this forum and wanted to see if i could get more information. Sep 29, 2010 also being talked about is how the six movies can make their way to the home market in 3d. Star wars 27disc 4k bluray box set spotted on best buy. Both episode ii and episode iii eventually saw the light of day via screenings at star wars celebration events in 20 and 2015, respectively. The playlist has drawn our attention to a series of youtube videos made by marcelo zuniga, which show every single change george lucas has made to a new. Audio commentary for each movie with george lucas and crew audio commentary for each movie from archival interviews with cast and crew. The first one occurs when r2d2 gets zapped by the jawas.
A 27disc 4k blu ray box set of the nine star wars movies appears to be on the way. The digital bits is super reliable and they are not saying it is coming for certain, just that it is being considered. While disney had previously abandoned 3d blu ray releases, star wars fans expected to have a chance to own the. Find your favorite star wars films on blu ray and dvd at shop star wars, featuring the original trilogy, prequel films, the sequel trilogy, and more. The phantom menace was also changed for its bluray release the dvd version is already different from the theatrical version. The phantom menace was released in theaters on may 19, 1999, becoming the first star wars film since star wars.
This 4disc collectors set includes the theatrical version of star wars. My copy dropped earlier this week, must say its really very nice, especially for a conversion, i saw it in the cinema in 3d and was not impressed at all, but this seems completely different, on my 65 lg e6 oled its just sublime, didnt see any crosstalk at all and it really just popped, after watching this film god knows how many times this 3d blu viewing was the best for me. The force awakens is released on blu ray 3d later this year, there may be a set that also has the prequel trilogy. The force awakens 3d blu ray is out and its pretty awesome. A generation looks back at 20 years of star wars episode i. Now disney has made good on their promise of an upcoming 3d release with the latest 3d blu ray incarnation of the film. Episode iii revenge of the sith, will mark the first time the films have been offered in a highdefinition home format, and will include documentary features and previously unseen footage. The digital bits is super reliable and they are not saying it is coming. The force awakens is released on bluray 3d later this year, there may be a set that also has the prequel trilogy. Sep 16, 2011 it hasnt made me want to buy the blu rays but i think ill dig out my watchedonce copy of episode i, my watchedhalfwaythrough copy of episode ii and my neverwatched copy of episode iii. I saw them all at the cinema and quite enjoyed iii, but being a completist i wont allow myself to watch it again unless i sit through the other two first. 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. I have owned all of them at some point or another in a variety of formats and have all but memorized them from watching them over and over.
Star wars the last jedi viii 3d 2d bluray bonus disc 3. They also have listings for episodes viiix on regular blu ray. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I bought a 3d tv and blu ray years ago, but the star wars series was not done in 3d. A boxed set containing the blu ray versions of the movies, spanning from 1977s star wars through the final 2005 prequel, star wars. Tba 48page collectors book excerpted from the art of episode i, filled with conceptual paintings, storyboard drawings and developmental artwork exploring the creative impulse behind the films astonishing designs 35mm film strip consisting of five consecutive frames from an actual theatrical print, specially mounted for twosided viewing on a special card. The following are partial lists of changes in star wars rereleases. Enjoy mesmerizing, inthemiddleoftheaction immediacy when you combine a blu ray player, a bigscreen 4k uhd tv, and a surround sound system complete with a. The second change takes place during lukes tangle with the sand people.
The rise of skywalker gallery 58 images in addition to these releases, a complete 27disc 4k blu ray boxset of the 9movie skywalker saga. Whichever the case my be, its obvious that george lucas doesnt care. When the sinister sith unveil a thousandyearold plot to rule the galaxy. These discs will play on most bluray players, but i recommend a newer one so it doesnt freeze. With state of theart 3d televisions now on their way to becoming widely available although still very expensive we could see the star wars saga being released in 3d on dvd blu ray by the time the theatrical rereleases are over with. Star wars saga getting 3d rerelease updated screen rant.
Nick finds out whether time has been kind to star wars episode. Because for the third time in fourteen years, george lucas has heaped somewhat significant changes upon his original classic films a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi. Theyre probably gonna keep us in the dark for a while so people who want the 3d version are just gonna go out and buy the regular blu ray. Despite the hate for these movies, they are a trillion times better than the crap disney tries to cram down our throats that passes as star wars. Sep 14, 2011 the star wars saga is being released on bluray this friday amidst controversy as per usual for the once universally beloved series why the controversy. Episode i the phantom menace is a 1999 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by george lucas, produced by lucasfilm, distributed by 20th century fox and stars liam neeson, ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, jake lloyd, ian mcdiarmid, anthony daniels, kenny baker, pernilla august, and frank oz. Aug 26, 2012 star wars episode ii and iii 3d rereleases officially dated for theaters in september and october 20. Episode vi return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. Episode i the phantom menace is a 1999 film written and directed by george lucas, produced by rick mccallum and starring liam neeson, ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, jake lloyd, and ian mcdiarmid. Star wars prequel trilogy coming to 3d bluray, rogue one in. This is, by far, the most anticipated blu ray release since the hd home video formats were introduced into the market place. A reason for the backtoback release or any word on blu ray 3d.
It hasnt made me want to buy the blu rays but i think ill dig out my watchedonce copy of episode i, my watchedhalfwaythrough copy of episode ii and my neverwatched copy of episode iii. The force awakens 3d encased in stunning collectible packaging, the set contains the films original theatrical release on blu ray 3d, blu ray, digital hd, and dvd, along with originally released bonus features and brandnew bonus material, including additional deleted scenes, behindthescenes conversations with cast and crew, and revealing, neverbefore released audio. This time there are no new scenes, but there are a few digital alterations the biggest one. The upcoming star wars blu ray releases will brim with more than 40 hours of special features, deleted scenes and neverbeforeseen archival materials taken from the lucasfilm vaults. The force awakens on 3d bluray, standard bluray, and dvd, and contains a disc of bonus features, as well as a code for. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Star wars 3d getting the bluray treatment for spring. Star wars episode ii and iii 3d rereleases officially dated. All the talk about star wars this week has made me want to go back and watch the original trilogy. The force awakens premiered on blu ray, there were many disappointed fans who werent going to be able to relive their 3d theatrical experience in their homes since disney was only releasing the movie in 2d. Sep 02, 2011 george lucas calls an ilm employee to rattle off the changes to the star wars saga on blu ray. Sure theyhave something new and better in mind,and though star wars episode iv belongs to fox in perpetuity, sure they and disney will arrange something if money is there to. I have the dvd and blu ray editions of star wars episode iii. Was thinking about buying the star wars blu rays as well.
Though changes were also made to the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy saw the most alteration. Star wars prequel trilogy coming to 3d bluray, rogue one. Our friends over at jedi news have picked up on the fact that amazon now has listings for all six current star wars films for 3d blu ray. The screenplay is by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas, who was also the executive producer. Star wars films coming to bluray next year the new. With more than 40 hours of thrilling special features including three bonus discs, you can journey deep into the star wars universe. Oct 25, 2016 i want to buy the first six star wars on blu ray.
The exclusive fourdisc 3d collectors edition contains the original theatrical release on blu ray 3d, blu ray, digital hd and dvd, along with originally released bonus features and brandnew bonus material, including additional deleted scenes, behindthescenes conversations with cast and crew and revealing, neverbefore released audio. Lucas stated the 3d rerelease was just a conversion of the films 2011 blu ray release and no additional changes were made. Following the threedimensional release of episode 1 in theaters, pocketlints heard from sources at a recent panasonic event that the start of the saga will be arriving on 3d blu ray faster. The force awakens on 3d blu ray, standard blu ray, and dvd, and contains a disc of bonus features, as well as a code for. This time there are no new scenes, but there are a few digital alterations the biggest one is a digital yoda who replaces the original puppet which was actually. Abrams keeps reiterating that his film is a return to the spirit of the original trilogy.
It is the first film in the star wars prequel trilogy. The force awakens premiered on bluray, there were many disappointed fans who werent going to be able to relive their 3d theatrical experience in their homes since disney was only releasing the movie in 2d. 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. Where can i find the best version of the original star wars trilogy. Now, fans who own 3d televisions may have an opportunity to see all three prequels in the third dimension themselves, thanks to the rumored release of a new boxed set. Feb 23, 2012 following the threedimensional release of episode 1 in theaters, pocketlints heard from sources at a recent panasonic event that the start of the saga will be arriving on 3d blu ray faster. Star wars episode ii and iii 3d rereleases officially dated for theaters in september and october 20. List of changes in star wars rereleases wookieepedia. The force awakens came to home video last march, something was missing. 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.
Id say, wait unti spring 2017 that marks the 40 anniversary of star wars. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Sep 02, 2018 the digital bits is hearing that when star wars. Episode i 3d gets theatrical release date from lucasfilm, fox. Revenge of the sith 19 years before episode iv three years after the onset of the clone wars, the noble jedi knights have been leading a massive clone army into a galaxywide battle against the separatists.
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