Star Wars on Blu-ray

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So it looks like the Rainforest site has Star Wars up for pre-order on Blu-ray for release in September.

You either get the option of one set of all six films or two sets covering one of the trilogies each.

Hopefully it should look pretty good but does, of course, pose the question over what version of the original trilogy they will be releasing ... and you just know there will be a super-duper (probably 3D) version out in another year ...

Anyone else looking forward to this?
 
memyselfandi said:
So it looks like the Rainforest site has Star Wars up for pre-order on Blu-ray for release in September.

You either get the option of one set of all six films or two sets covering one of the trilogies each.

Hopefully it should look pretty good but does, of course, pose the question over what version of the original trilogy they will be releasing ... and you just know there will be a super-duper (probably 3D) version out in another year ...

Anyone else looking forward to this?
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It's the remastered versions that are coming.
 
They'll release the latest versions on Blu-Ray. They'll then make more money and then release the originals on Blu-Ray. After that, they'll release the latest versions on 3D. They'll then make more money and then release the originals on 3D.
 
The press release:

The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever -- the Star Wars Saga -- emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas' epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:

* Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
* Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
* Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action 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 never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.

Flanked by a legion of his finest Imperial stormtroopers, Darth Vader himself joined Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment President Mike Dunn at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to announce the release, vowing "The forces of the Empire will be at your disposal to assure the success of this endeavor."

"The Star Wars Saga is the most anticipated Blu-ray collection since the launch of the high-def format," Dunn said. "The epic franchise pioneered sound and visual presentation in theaters and is perfectly suited to do it again in the home, with a viewing experience only possible with Blu-ray."

"With all six episodes available for the first time in one collection, this is a great way for families and home audiences to experience the complete Saga from start to finish," said Doug Yates, Vice President of Marketing, Online, Distribution, Lucasfilm Ltd. "And with the quality of high-definition, Blu-ray provides the most immersive home experience possible."

"The Star Wars franchise has been the most anticipated Blu-ray release by Amazon's customers," said Bill Carr, Vice President of Music and Video at Amazon.com. "We think that Star Wars will be incredibly popular with our customers, and we expect pre-orders to be very strong."

Pre-order Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets at Amazon.com today!
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http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/star-wars-complete-saga-blu-ray-news-release-in-october-30-hou/
 
Schweet! Count me in, although I will inevitably avoid pre-ordering and look for the cheapest option!

Now all I need is the announcement that Finding Nemo and The Incredibles will turn up in 2011 and I'll be REALLY happy.
 
Would love to see the original series in it's scope aspect ratio on BR but that really won't happen..
Will still buy whatever they sell so long as it's Star Wars!!
 
£69.99 - For all 6 films and 30 hours of bonus features... hmmm I would like it cheaper, but I am going to have to buy this. I'll decide if im buying full price closer to the time!
 
Not a fan of the special editions. The CG just looks so out of place. If they released the original THX remastered editions on Bluray I would snap them up tomorrow. But these, meh.

Plus I think I bought these films to many times already

  • Star Wars collection - 4:3 on VHS
  • Star Wars collection - 16:9 on VHS
  • Star Wars collection, THX remastered - 16:9 on VHS
  • Star Wars collection - 16:9 on DVD
  • Star Wars collection, special editions - 16:9 on DVD

Think thats all I have unless I have missed anything :p
 
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