The DVDs being released in September will contain two versions of Star Wars: Episodes IV, V and VI – the Special Editions (which represent George’s vision of the movies) and the first versions, which will be included as bonus material. We hoped that releasing those “original” movies on a bonus disc would be a way to have some additional fun with the debut of the movies as individual DVDs. We certainly did not want it to become a source of concern or frustration for any of our fans.

So many fans have requested the original movies, we wanted to find a way to bring them to you. But since these movies do not represent George's artistic vision,
We want you to be aware that we have no plans – now or in the future – to restore the earlier versions.

I really hate this "earlier version" crap! These 3 films that altered the cinematic landscape and stamped themselves in to popular culture; I never saw "First Draft" written on any of them.

Lucasfilm is just some bizarre cult where everyone is brainwashed. How anyone can believe this 'vision' thing is baffling.

And, if you think about it, what changes in the SEs can even come under the heading of "Artistic Vision" ?

Is it:

a) The slapstick droids

b) the "now you hear it now you don't" scream?

c) footage culled from a subsequent movie?

d) Re-dubbing actors?

e) atrocious CGI?

f) replacing actors!!

g) Pink lightsabres?

e) Gungans?

Which of these is "artistic vision"? And do any of them improve ANYTHING?!?!?

Lucas is an idiot.