Lucasfilm has finally announced that the ‘Star Wars’ Blu-rays will hit North America
on September 16th – as well as revealed the full special feature details for ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga.’
Despite the possibility that many of us have already purchased the Star Wars saga on at least two home viewing formats, there’s still plenty of excitement surrounding the upcoming release of the Star Wars films on Blu-ray.
Today, we’re getting a comprehensive set of details explaining just what special features will be included in the Star Wars: The Complete Saga set
Home Video Releases
George Lucas has made a career out of tempting fans with an ever-evolving
means by which to enjoy the film franchise. First there was the original
theater trilogy – followed by the subsequent home video releases on VHS and
Beta (starting with a New Hope in September 1982) with LaserDisc, Widescreen,
and THX rereleases to follow. Then came the Special Edition rerelease – and
subsequent VHS home video release. Next-up the release of the prequel
trilogy – starting with a VHS release of Episode 1 and then subsequent
DVD releases following each film’s time on the big-screen.
In 2004, Lucas released Episodes 4-6 on DVD as well as, for anyone who
purchased the box-set, a special-feature bonus disc.
Blu-ray, 3D Rerelease
Now, seven years later, the entire saga will be released on Blu-ray. That said,
with the impending 3D rerelease of Star Wars: Episode 1 slated for February
2012, it’s probably only a matter of time before LucasFilm releases the 3D film
versions as, given their turn-around time on prior releases, a digital download,
holo-disc, or whatever fancy new tech we’re using in 2018.
Unlike a lot of directors and producers in Hollywood these days, Lucas does
set the bar high for each subsequent theater or home release – taking the
necessary time to make sure the experience is worth the studio’s time as well as
fan’s hard-earned money.
As long as new formats and film experiences are being developed, there’s no
doubt that Lucas will be there to see if it makes sense for the Star Wars
saga – especially since fans, in spite of their complaints, always turn out
in droves.
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA comes to Blu-ray Disc!
To be released beginning on September 12 internationally and on September 16 in
North America, the nine-disc collection brings the wonder of the entire Saga
direct to your living room, where you can revisit all of your favorite Star Wars
moments in gorgeous high definition and with pristine, 6.1 DTS Surround Sound.
Dive deeper into the universe with an unprecedented 40+ hours of special
features, highlighted by never-before-seen content sourced from the
Lucasfilm archives.
