Official Star Wars Blu-Ray Release & News Thread-September 2011

Will you purchase Star Wars on Blu-Ray the 1st time it is released?

  • Only if it includes the Theatrical Editions without the added CGI

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • I will purchase the Blu-Ray edition regardless of what edition it includes

    Votes: 20 71.4%
  • I will not purchase or rent it- I am just not a fan

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I will not purchase, but I will rent it for historical/nostalgic reasons

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I will "prefer" a special edition w/ figures/packaging ONLY if the Theatrical is released

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I will "prefer" a special edition w/figures/packaging regardless what version is released

    Votes: 4 14.3%
  • Only if it includes the Theatrical Editions without the added CGI

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • I will purchase the Blu-Ray edition regardless of what edition it includes

    Votes: 20 71.4%
  • I will not purchase or rent it- I am just not a fan

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I will not purchase, but I will rent it for historical/nostalgic reasons

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I will "prefer" a special edition w/ figures/packaging ONLY if the Theatrical is released

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I will "prefer" a special edition w/figures/packaging regardless what version is released

    Votes: 4 14.3%
  • Only if it includes the Theatrical Editions without the added CGI

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • I will purchase the Blu-Ray edition regardless of what edition it includes

    Votes: 20 71.4%
  • I will not purchase or rent it- I am just not a fan

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I will not purchase, but I will rent it for historical/nostalgic reasons

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I will "prefer" a special edition w/ figures/packaging ONLY if the Theatrical is released

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • I will "prefer" a special edition w/figures/packaging regardless what version is released

    Votes: 4 14.3%

  • Total voters
    28

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Release from January 6,2011:

"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.""

Thanks Dave S @ TBS.

Hi All, I have updated this thread so we can track any upcoming Blu-Ray releases/Special edition sets that appear throughout the world, as the release date nears (anticipated Autumn 2011).

If you're a hardcore Star Wars fan, I'd appreciate your help in pitching in, to make this a comprehensive thread. In the meantime, please continue to share any news regarding these releases and subscribe to stay updated. Thanks!

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<li>Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Scott Squires</li>
<li>Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew</li>
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</li>
<li>DISC TWO – <i>STAR WARS:</i> EPISODE II <i>ATTACK OF THE CLONES</i>
<ul>
<li>Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow</li>
<li>Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISC THREE – <i>STAR WARS:</i> EPISODE III <i>REVENGE OF THE SITH</i>
<ul>
<li>Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Rob Coleman, John Knoll and Roger Guyett</li>
<li>Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISC FOUR – <i>STAR WARS:</i> EPISODE IV <i>A NEW HOPE</i>
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<li>Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren</li>
<li>Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISC FIVE – <i>STAR WARS:</i> EPISODE V <i>THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK</i>
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<li>Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren</li>
<li>Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISC SIX – <i>STAR WARS:</i> EPISODE VI <i>RETURN OF THE JEDI</i>
<ul>
<li>Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren</li>
<li>Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISC SEVEN – NEW! <i>STAR WARS</i> ARCHIVES: EPISODES I-III
<ul>
<li>Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; a flythrough of the Lucasfilm Archives and more</li>
</ul>
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<li>DISC EIGHT – NEW! <i>STAR WARS</i> ARCHIVES: EPISODES IV-VI
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<li>Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISC NINE – THE <i>STAR WARS</i> DOCUMENTARIES
<ul>
<li>NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) – Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures...these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.</li>
<li>NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) – George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.</li>
<li>NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) – The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more — and don't miss "Weird Al" Yankovic's one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!</li>
<li>The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) – Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.</li>
<li>The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas' vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!</li>
<li>Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billie Dee Williams.</li>
<li>Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) – See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.</li>
<li>Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) – Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.</li>
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The site seesm to be down for the moment so here is what has been posted on AICN

Bring home the adventure and share Star Wars™ with your whole family – when STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment! 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.

Special Features:

STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY is presented in widescreen with 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. Special features include:

DISC ONE – STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE

Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Scott Squires

Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

DISC TWO – STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES

Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow

Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

DISC THREE – STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH

Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Rob Coleman, John Knoll and Roger Guyett

Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

DISC FOUR – STAR WARS: EPISODE IV A NEW HOPE

Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren

Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

DISC FIVE – STAR WARS: EPISODE V THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren

Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

DISC SIX – STAR WARS: EPISODE VI RETURN OF THE JEDI

Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren

Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

DISC SEVEN – NEW! STAR WARS ARCHIVES: EPISODES I-III

Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; a flythrough of the Lucasfilm Archives and more

DISC EIGHT – NEW! STAR WARS ARCHIVES: EPISODES IV-VI

Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more

DISC NINE – THE STAR WARS DOCUMENTARIES

NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) – Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures...these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.

NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) – George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.

NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) – The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more — and don’t miss “Weird Al” Yankovic’s one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!

The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) – Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billie Dee Williams.

Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) – See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.

Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) – Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.

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I am reading/posting this off my mobile so am I right in thinking that there are no original cuts?
 
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Horhay, I am starting to wonder if everyone is being set up for a double dip. I am not knowledgeable enough about the films, though, to know if they could bring us the original footage in BD...
 
Horhay, I am starting to wonder if everyone is being set up for a double dip. I am not knowledgeable enough about the films, though, to know if they could bring us the original footage in BD...

I agree. I foresee another Lord of the Rings deal. We will get the other editions a year after these are released. :angry:
 
I hate the covers really hundreds of thousands of nice & cool art to release that kind of pics, bad very bad, a SteelBook announcement is urgent now