Hey Harmy, any chance you would (could) restore the very first / opening day or whatever we call it version of Star Wars in 720p? The one which has the differently composited 3 optical shots and closing credits? If it’s actually possible, since the only source is probably the laserdiscs
Could you go into more detail about this? I’m mildly startled that I have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about. 😃
There were print variations in the '77 release, due to last-minute changes and poor version control. The easiest-to-spot difference is the spacing in the credits around John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra. But there’s a different composite of the red planet in the sky over Yavin 4 (with/without clouds), etc. I’m not sure one is necessarily “first” and the others “second”, just a big mess of very slight differences.
The main problem with preserving these is quality–AFAIK there are no HD sources for the variants.
There is no variant with a second grappling hook throw or Luke meeting Biggs in the hangar, though 😉 Just little things.