SWMike said:
Today I was thinking about how so many classic music artists release “box sets” with previously unreleased demos, live recordings, etc. I think for the Star Wars 50th Anniversary we should get a Star Wars “video box set” with alternate takes of classic scenes, deleted scenes cleaned up, maybe video of table reads (if there is anything like that), and more video outtakes like that!! There must be tons of stuff that was filmed but never used / never released.
I know it’s wishful thinking, but IMO this would be awesome!!
I think it would be brilliant to have such a box set - though hopefully separate to any actual physical media release of the original theatrical trilogy films themselves. If nothing else to keep the affordability of such a video box set aspect down - though I guess if that happens we’ll likely have an array of choices - running from a ‘bare-bones’ release, through to steelbook sets, through to deluxe box sets. 👍
Looking forward to seeing some of the promos / PR press packs for the ALI OOT Restoration project coming to cinemas soon - I suppose some of the artwork used there may well also be used for a later physical media release… and as an aside it is always intriguing to see the various custom box sets that fans come up with and share online. Some of those custom box sets surpass the official releases, IMHO (and it is lot of fun and satisfaction in making your own sets etc).
It is also possible we won’t see a ‘box set’ release until after 2033… IF Lucasfilm/Disney decides not to release the ALI OOT Restoration of the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi… until both films have their 50th anniversaries, respectively. It may be unlikely - yet it is also a possibility; them looking to maximise their returns… individual film releases on various physical media formats (DVD, blu ray, steelbook, 4K/UHD) - with perhaps barebones, regular, and deluxe options - for each film thereof.
I love the following comprehensive video by our very own captainsolo - and likely something a fair few of us on here may be hoping for on a physical media release…
The Star Wars Trilogy Restoration - What Needs To Happen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC7SSHCi3VI - a 43 minute video from the superb Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader channel.
The blurb: 'I discuss the possibilities and what needs to happen with the seemingly in progress Original Trilogy restoration. There has been only a single official announcement which was vague. The potential leaks of in progress working elements are still being analyzed across the Internet. This is a basic discussion video highlighting the important and basic aspects that have to be a part of any OT restoration. If only to highlight the extreme importance of preserving ALL of the original audio mixes.
Star Wars Visual Comparisons: https://starwarsviscomp.wordpress.com
00:00 Introduction and discussion
03:32 What Needs To Happen
09:18 All three theatrical mixes of each film need to be preserved
10:47 How are Garbage Mattes being handled?
12:57 Original Theatrical Release Variations
13:13 1981 ANH Crawl
14:16 1977 Star Wars print variations-Rebel takeoff and end credits
14:57 ESB variations, 70mm early version
15:58 It would be nice to involve the fan community and end the closed door policy
19:31 What I would like to see on Disc and DCP
19:51 Star Wars
21:15 Explaining 70mm Dolby six track and both 4.0 and 5.1 home forms
21:55 Dolby stereo need 4.0 and 2.0 matrix forms
22:35 The all important mono mix
23:16 Including Legacy Home Video Remixes
25:03 ESB
26:03 ROTJ
26:30 All of this should be done in a restoration project
26:49 Potential Boxset extras-all vintage and legacy extras released and unreleased
29:19 New scan of 1997 Special Edition in a boxset
30:27 Include direct print preservation scans of all formats including 70mm
31:50 Post boxset ideas discussion
32:20 How much effort are they putting in-that’s the question
33:13 Current best official releases are all on Laserdisc
35:26 Why the Original Trilogy NEEDS to be preserved like ANY film deserves
37:11 Final Summary-This needs to be the true “Definitive Collection” ’
Some info on the ALI OOT Restoration from the ⭐ Star Wars’ 50th anniversary in 2027 ⭐ | Your hopes and expectations… thread - with some ‘useful info’ edited into the opening post on Page 1 - and actual discussions starting around Pages 3/4…
‘Info Posts’ on the 2025 leaked Restoration of the unaltered theatrical Original Trilogy - by Aurora Light Imageworks (ALI)…
An Introduction | Image Screenshots and Comparisons | Video and Audio Clips | Media Coverage | FAQs | News and Updates.
Some other relevant threads / topics of discussion…
• BFI to screen Star Wars 1977 Theatrical Version - an IB Technicolor print; on 12th June, 2025 - in London. 2025 thread
• StarWars.com’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary’ announcement - 2025 thread; for in 2027.
• ‘Star Wars Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary - Update’ - official theatrical version screening announcement…
• Star Wars (1977 Original Version) Theatrical Rerelease Discussion - 5th December 2025 confirmation thread.
• Looking for Iconic Theaters for the 50th Anniversary Screening of STAR WARS - 8th December 2025 thread.
• Do you think the Special Editions will get the same remastering as the 50th anniversary? - a 2026 discussion thread.
• Star Wars Celebration 2027: 50th Anniversary - Los Angeles - a 2026 discussion thread.
• 50th anniversary merch… that you’d like to see released / want to acquire? - 2026 discussion thread in Toys & Memorabilia.
• Star Wars 50th Anniversary “Box Set” - wishful thinking - a 2026 discussion thread.
