Star Wars 1977 Original Version Exclusive -

George Lucas was famously unsatisfied with the original theatrical releases of the Original Trilogy. Budget constraints, primitive technology, and production stress meant the films on screen didn't perfectly match the grand visions in his mind. In the mid-1990s, ahead of the franchise's 20th anniversary and the upcoming Prequel Trilogy, Lucas decided to "fix" his masterpieces. The 1997 Special Editions introduced massive changes:

Created by fan Petr Harmáček, this project painstakingly strips away the CGI additions from modern Blu-ray releases. It patches the gaps using vintage LaserDisc footage and matte paintings to recreate the 1977 aesthetic in high definition. star wars 1977 original version exclusive

For nearly 30 years, this specific version was unavailable in high quality because the original camera negatives were physically altered to create the 1997 Special Editions. Key differences include: George Lucas was famously unsatisfied with the original

However, over a decade later, that release has yet to materialize. Several factors keep the 1977 version exclusive to the vaults: Key differences include: However, over a decade later,

The last time Lucasfilm officially released the original versions was as a "bonus feature" on a 2006 DVD set. However, these were non-anamorphic transfers taken from a 1993 LaserDisc master. On modern TVs, they look grainy, washed out, and letterboxed.