Are the Despecialized editions legal?

As a derivative work, Harmy’s Despecialized Edition cannot be legally bought or sold in the United States and other countries with treaties respecting US copyrights, and is “to be shared among legal owners of the officially available releases only”.

Is the original version of Star Wars available?

Unfortunately, the only HD versions of the original Star Wars trilogy that are available to buy on Blu-ray or stream on Disney+ are the ones with which George Lucas tinkered: first with the rerelease in 1997, then adding more changes in the 2004 DVD release and again in 2011 …

Why did Lucas change the original trilogy?

George Lucas went back and changed the original Star Wars trilogy because he was “embarrassed” by some shots. George Lucas, though, has revealed why he went back to tinker and tweak A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.

Where can I watch the original Star Wars?

All of the existing Star Wars trilogy movies (including the original trilogy, prequel trilogy, and sequel trilogy) can be found on Disney’s streaming hub, along with spinoff films Rogue One and Solo, plus multiple Star Wars specials and documentaries.

Which version of Star Wars is the best?

Every ‘Star Wars’ Movie Ranked from Worst to Best

• 8.) Solo: A Star Wars Story.
• 7.) Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
• 6.) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
• 5.) Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.
• 4.) Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
• 3.) Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.
• 2.) Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
• 1.) Episode IV – A New Hope.

Which Star Wars DVD set is the original?

Limited-edition DVDs of Episodes 4-6 include the originals.

Which Star Wars Trilogy DVD is the original?

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Episode IV: A New Hope / Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back / Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]

Did they add CGI to the original Star Wars?

In the original version of The Phantom Menace, a puppet was used to portray Yoda except for two scenes near the end of the film. This was changed for the 2011 Blu-ray release, with the puppet being replaced with a CGI model, similar to those used for the film’s sequels Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

Why did George Lucas get rid of Yub nub?

But, the change in the song? Well, George Lucas said in the 2004 DVD commentary this change happened because he wanted to revisit prequel-era planets, showing the Empire falling all across the galaxy. In that sort of sequence, “Yub Nub” doesn’t quite have the gravitas Lucas was looking for.

Did they add Anakin Skywalker end return Jedi?

For the 2004 DVD release of the original Star Wars trilogy, Lucas changed Return of the Jedi’s ending so Christensen replaced Shaw. In an interview event Lucas did with none other than Christensen, he explained changing Anakin’s appearance in Return of the Jedi.

Is the original Star Wars trilogy on Blu Ray?

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy on Blu-ray+DVD Combo feature Star Wars Episodes IV-VI. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back In this installment, Luke Skywalker and his friends have set up a new base on the ice planet of Hoth, but it is not long before their secret location is discovered by the evil Empire.

Why is Jar Jar Binks hated?

Star Wars fans decided they hate Jar Jar Binks mostly because they weren’t the target audience of the character (though it also has to be said that the character had many, many flaws that blocked him from connecting with children) and because his presence messed with the tone of the movies.

Who is the creator of Star Wars Despecialized trilogy?

Thanks for your interest in the SW Trilogy Despecialized Editions. First of all, allow me to emphasize that I’m simply a fellow Star Wars fan helping others discover this amazing project. Credit for its actual creation goes to Harmy along with countless others who have dedicated their time, skills, and resources toward this restoration.

Is there a forum for the original trilogy?

Welcome to the Original Trilogy forums! Talk about Star Wars fan preservations and fan edits, or just hang out in our Off Topic section. The future of OT.com – UPDATE: Please donate!

What kind of audio is on SW Despecialized trilogy?

The audio features availability in numerous streams. From 5.1 DTS-HD-MA surround, to 1.0 mono mix to reproduce the feel of the original theatrical showing, to various dubs in a multitude of languages, the sound choices bundled with Harmy’s DE allows the films’ sound to accommodate any preference.

What are the features of the de trilogy?

Each of the DE films includes a combination of three major projects: video, audio, and subtitles. The video itself was painstakingly restored from various sources, including the official Blu-rays, bonus DVDs, Digital TV broadcasts, film scans, and more.