Star Wars Trilogy on DVD Officially Announced!

[Luke]

Wow, those look very cool. I like the first two best.

[STASHONE]

Just wanna confirm... all 3 sets are going to be choice covers and will contain the same content from the first 3 films? This is definite?

If so, number one will be mine.

:}

[Sulley]

Interesting indeed! The first one's great very Star Wars Video-esque, having the Vader we've seen on most VHS releases. I love the second one cause it looks very Sci-Fi and modern. I don't really like the third one, but I must compliment its '70s nostalgic look.

[Loomis]

Wow, those look very cool. I like the first two best.

Whoa. They are all very cool...and I hope they are fake, because I will have to buy three different set otherwise (a major fanboy like me can't possibly let 2 out of three potential covers go...).

At any rate, I am really look forward to these now. I wonder when they will be available to preorder?

[Maerj]

I like them all but the third one looks pretty cool... all I can think to say is...

ME WANT!

[Jack]

I like the first and last one the best, and I'll spring for either of those. The Jedi vs. Darkside looks too unlike the feel of the movies.

[PheR]

"for limited time only" three packaging options have leaked from official sources on the net

[AwallaceUNC]

SOOOO EXCITED!! The multiple covers thing is an awesome idea. I love when people do that. The Harry Potter soundtracks were like that (and so was Amy Grant's 1985 album, Unguarded!)

-Aaron

[Maerj]

I read that there isn't going to be three different covers, these are just mock ups to try to determine what the final packaging should look like. They also said that the final packaging will not be any of these.

[2099net]

Yeah, they did the same for Indiana Jones.

[Jake Lipson]

I hope they end up keepcases, if only to match the prequels. It'd be cool to have them all lined up on my shelf with in order with the I-VI Roman numerals and all.

In the style of Indiana Jones, I want the 1997 trilogy poster to be the outer box art and the individual posters (which also ended up being the artwork for the original run of SE VHS tapes) as the disc artwork. They match the prequels best.

A digipack may be cool for the inevitable 6-movie set...but I do want to avoid way too long foldouts like the R1 Alien Quadrilogy.

[Disneykid]

I hope they end up keepcases, if only to match the prequels. It'd be cool to have them all lined up on my shelf with in order with the I-VI Roman numerals and all.

In the style of Indiana Jones, I want the 1997 trilogy poster to be the outer box art and the individual posters (which also ended up being the artwork for the original run of SE VHS tapes) as the disc artwork. They match the prequels best.

That's exactly how I want this set to be released as I want all of my Star Wars DVD's to match.

[MickeyMousePal]

I just saw the whole Star Wars Triology this weekend also.
I really enjoyed Return of the Jedi.
"Use the Force Luke" what a great line.

[AwallaceUNC]

I just saw the whole Star Wars Triology this weekend also.

As in, for the first time?

-Aaron

[MickeyMousePal]

No, not a first time.
I seen it many times still enjoy to watch it again and again.

[AwallaceUNC]

Oh ok. Thank God. lol

-Aaron

[Jack]

Here's the REAL Cover Art.

Personally, I really like it. Very classy. It doesn't match the prequels, but I admire it enough to get over it.

Oh yeah, here's the pan-n-scam version. Some may complain that the foolscreen is gold, making it appear to be the best, but I like the silver cover much better.

[Disneykid]

Actually, according to The Digital Bits, the box holdes 4 keepcases (3 for the films, 1 bonus disc ala Indiana Jones), and their covers and spines are made to match with the prequels, which I'm very relieved to hear. I like the outer box. It's basically like the Special Edition box, only we see Vader's helmet from a profile as opposed to straight on. I admit, though, that I like the black prototype with the lightsabers more than this one.

[Loomis]

Actually, according to The Digital Bits, the box holdes 4 keepcases (3 for the films, 1 bonus disc ala Indiana Jones), and their covers and spines are made to match with the prequels, which I'm very relieved to hear. I like the outer box. It's basically like the Special Edition box, only we see Vader's helmet from a profile as opposed to straight on. I admit, though, that I like the black prototype with the lightsabers more than this one.

I'm not so sure I like them (here we go, Mr. Negative... ). It is very much like the 1997 VHS editions, and they are quite plain.

I'm REALLY glad these are coming out, but...this is STAR WARS people! If the Hulk can have a solid plastic case with a big fist punching it through it, they can do something more than a slipcase. You mentioned Vader's helmet - I would have liked to have seen a limited run in the SHAPE of Vader's helmet or something.

Anyhoo, I know come September I'm not going to care because I'll be watching them repeatedly...

[The Lizard King]

To recap my earlier post on the subject of significant (and unwelcome IMHO) changes in the original trilogy for this fall's release:

Episode IV: A New Hope
01. The Imperial March has been added to Darth Vader's first appearance on Princess Leia's ship.
02. When Obi-Wan is talking to Luke about his father, Anakin's Theme plays in the background and then it turns into the Imperial March as he talks about Vader.
03. The lightsaber effects have been redone and the frame jumps of lightsabers being turned on has been removed.
04. There's a new scene which has been shot during the filming of Episode III in which the Emperor dissolves the Senate.
05. In the Cantina, the Duros (green aliens guys) have been replaced with Neimoidians and some aliens from the prequels have been added.
06. The bleeding arm on the floor in the Cantina has been replaced with a non-bleeding arm because it's now canon that lightsabers cauterize wounds.
07. The original shooting scene between Han and Greedo has been restored.
08. Jabba the Hutt has been given a makeover and Han no longer steps on his tale.
09. In place of R2 wobbling down the stairs to the Falcon's hangar, a CG R2 navigating the stairs like he does in Attack of the Clones was added.
10. The white boxes around space ships have been removed and new CG shots have been added.
11. The scene of the Falcon being chased by the two Star Destroyers was modified. The Falcon now does spinning moves, avoiding the Star Destroyers' fire.
12. When the Death Star destroys Alderaan there's a new scene of Yoda's reaction to the disturbance in the Force that is created by all those deaths and then it cuts to Obi-Wan reacting to it as well.
13. The Dianoga has gotten a CG makeover and were are now able to see more of the creature.
14. The Death Star's paneling and computers have been slightly altered to show similar displays to those in the prequels.
15. The words "Tractor Beam" with Aurebesh lettering.
16. More stormtroopers have been added to the Death Star.
17. Temuera Morrison's voice is being recorded for use with all the stormtroopers.
18. The Obi-Wan/Vader duel has been spruced up. It is much more epic and there is much more movement. A modified version of Duel of the Fates is being considered for the scene.
19. The Death Star plans that are taken from R2 have been updated. When the Rebels are reviewing the Death Star plans they look similar to the plans we see in Attack of the Clones.
20. The Death Star battle is much more epic with more Tie Fighters and more Rebels being blown to bits. We get to see old Naboo starfighters being used by the Rebels.
21. There's a new scene (shot during Episode III) where Darth Vader goes to Coruscant and lands his ship in the same building Count Dooku does at the end of Attack of the Clones. Except now the building is all fixed up and it is now Palpatine's palace. He meets with Palpatine to ask for forgiveness for his failure and inform him of a new potential who is strong in the Force.
22. Chewbacca now gets a medal.

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
01. The taun-tauns are now CG.
02. The battle of Hoth is much more epic. We see the Imperial ships land on Hoth and release AT-ATs. The AT-ATs have been sped up a bit. There's a ground battle between the Rebel soldiers and stormtroopers featuring new ships and vehicles.
03. Temuera Morrison's voice is being recorded for the older Boba Fett and all the stormtroopers.
04. The white boxes around space ships have been removed.
05. The slug monster (the worm thing that the Falcon lands in) is CG.
06. Ian McDiarmid has refilmed scenes as the Emperor. The conversations between Vader and Palpatine is now longer and features a few connections to the prequels.
07. Yoda's face is now animated in CG allowing more expression of emotions yet his movements remain the same. Also two deleted scenes featuring Yoda instructing Luke have been restored.
08. A new scene was shot in which the stormtroopers, after they capture Han, Leia and Chewie, bring Vader the box containing C-3PO in pieces. Vader orders the stormtroopers to bring the broken droid to Chewbacca's cell so that he can fix him.
09. The lightsaber effects have been redone in certain parts.
10. Luke's fall from Cloud City has been reshot against bluescreen using a stuntman.

Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
01. Jabba the Hutt is now a combination of the puppet and CG.
02. The Rancor is CG and looks disgusting as ever.
03. Yoda is CG. Yoda disappears leaving his clothes behind like Obi-Wan now.
04. The ewoks are now mostly CG and there are a lot more of them.
05. The plan is to insert the love theme Across the Stars when Luke is talking with Leia about their mother.
06. Temuera Morrison's voice, like before, is now the voice for Boba Fett and all the stormtroopers.
07. In the battle of Endor there are thousands of Ewoks and they are more vicious than there midgets-in-suits counterparts. More bite the dust now.
08. The white boxes around the ships are removed.
09. The black blotches around Palpatine's face are gone.
10. Some of the lightsaber effects have been redone. The shadows that the lightsabers made on the floor are gone.
11. During Anakin's death scene it starts with a sad rendition of the Imperial March and slowly evolves into Anakin's Theme.
12. Sebastion Shaw (who played Anakin when he was unmasked) has been replaced with Hayden Christenson in make-up to make him look older. Anakin has much more dialogue. He apologizes for the destruction he caused, he thanks his son for turning him back to the light, he tells his son to rebuild the Jedi and he says he loves him and his sister. Just before he dies he says, "It is finished...".
13. We see more planets celebrating at the end of the movie. We see an aged Jar Jar, who is now the leader of the Gungans, on Naboo celebrating with the people of Naboo and the Gungans. We see an old Watto, who is now unable to fly, sitting in a hover chair cheering on Tatooine. During these scenes Across the Stars plays transitioning to the victory celebration music at the Ewok tree village.
14. Anakin's spirit is now played by Hayden Christenson with make-up to make him look his age. He looks on proudly at his son Luke with the spirit of Padme by his side.

To which the following was posted in response:

How credible are the sources? I remember reading that same list on a forum a few months back but it seemed more like a fan boy's dream than something that was really happening.

...and...

I have to echo Satoshi's comments on this one. These ARE a fan boy's wish list as he posted them on the message boards over at aintitcoolnews.com a long while ago. It would be nice if SOME of those things came to pass, but don't count on it on these DVDs. Possibly in the future will will get the super special editions, but I don't think it will be happening this soon.

Apparently not. The "fan boy's dream" is going to be reality. I probably will hold my nose and buy it anyway, but I WISH Georgie would leave well-enough alone!

From http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html:

"Yeah, we know this is going to get some people's undies in a bunch again... but we can say with some confidence now that when Lucasfilm and Fox release the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD in September, the films ARE going to include new footage. We've confirmed "unofficially" with three separate sources, each in positions to know, that at least SOME new footage is being added to the films, and that more special effects enhancements, tweaks and fixes are being done. We're also told that Lucasfilm MAY include additional deleted scenes for the trilogy on the bonus disc, separate from the material added into the films themselves (rather like they've done with Episodes I & II). We've been told of at least a few changes that are being made, but we're going to wait to confirm them better before we post anything. Keep in mind that we have no idea how extensive or minor the whole of the additions and changes will be. Hopefully, we'll learn more from Lucasfilm in the near future. So, okay... we're now officially intrigued. We'll post more when we can."

Read it and weep (literally and figuratively). Don't say I didn't tell you so in this forum.

TLK