The Quest for the Original Unaltered Star Wars Trilogy: A Fan's Perspective
Star Wars enthusiasts have long awaited the chance to own the original unaltered Star Wars trilogy on home video. Despite the trilogy being available in various formats over the years, George Lucas made significant changes to the films with the "Special Edition" re-release in 1997, followed by more alterations in the 2004 DVD release and the 2011 Blu-ray collection. A new version of the trilogy is set to be released this year, but recent information suggests that it may not be the unaltered version fans have been hoping for.
The speculation about the new collection began when a new piece of artwork surfaced, hinting at a re-release of the trilogy. However, further investigation by The Digital Bits revealed that the collection is not the original, unaltered version of the trilogy as some had hoped. Instead, the artwork is for a repackaged version of the existing Blu-ray sets for all three Star Wars trilogies, set to coincide with this year's May the 4th celebration.
While the current collection may not meet fans' expectations, there is still hope for the future. With next year marking the 50th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise, many are speculating that a release of the original unaltered trilogy could be in the works for that milestone. The anticipation for such a release remains high, and fans are eager to see if Disney will fulfill their wishes and make the unaltered trilogy available once again.
As a fan who still owns the original unaltered trilogy on VHS, the prospect of a re-release is exciting. The 50th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise presents a perfect opportunity for Disney to give fans what they have been longing for. With the original versions of the trilogy still cherished by many, the anticipation for a potential release next year continues to grow. Let's hope that the studio will listen to the fans and make the original unaltered trilogy a part of the upcoming celebration.