Star Wars trilogy gets date on DVD

Samson

10 February 2004

Star Wars trilogy gets date on DVD

'Star Wars', 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' are to be released as a restored and remastered four-disc DVD set in the autumn.

The Hollywood Reporter says that the US release date is planned for 21 September with a worldwide release in the days following.

It is reported that the fourth disc in the DVD set is likely to feature a new documentary on the 'Star Wars' films and previously unseen footage.

'Star Wars: Episode III' is due for US release on 25 May 2005.

From:
http://www.rte.ie/arts/2004/0210/starwars.html

super_furry

And for everyone that can't wait that long – Golden Discs are selling the re-mastered trilogy on VHS for just €15.

mewso

Full quote from the homing beacon newsletter:-

The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a reality this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox present the eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home entertainment format. The four-disc collection will be released on September 21 in the U.S. and Canada, with international release dates following closely.

"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they have been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime to make sure that the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD is an awesome experience," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. and the DVD collection's Executive Producer.

Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc set that includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features -- including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced about the Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films. Each of the three films in the Star Wars Trilogy has been digitally restored and re-mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.

"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."

The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will vary by territory.

Keep checking starwars.com over the coming months for more specific details about the content of this must-own DVD set.

User45701

Originally posted by super_furry
And for everyone that can't wait that long – Golden Discs are selling the re-mastered trilogy on VHS for just €15.

Tnax for the info - I think ill go for that deal.
I dont plan to buy matrix, terminator, kill bill or star wars triligys on DVD for several years until the X-tra Special editions for all those movies are out.

markisevil

Lucas has already announced new changes to the DVD versions.

TheSonOfBattles

The films are good entertainment, and like I said, i'm way more a fan of the expanded universe, but I reckon i'll still be pre booking the dvd box set tbh. The fanboy in me won't let me do not do it