Michael,
You might be aware already, but in 2004 the three movies (Episodes IV, V and VI) were fully restored and released on DVD in beautiful digitally remastered prints.
These are the movies you will find on disc one in each of the two-disc sets that are being released on Sept. 12. The source for the bonus material is the 1993 Laserdisc master, which represents the best restoration that has been possible on the original movies.
There are no plans for further restoring those earliest theatrical versions.
I hope that answers your questions, and I really do appreciate your enthusiasm for the movies. I hope you will be able to understand that we want to both honor George Lucas's artistic intentions as well as provide those first versions for DVD viewers.
Best regards,
John Singh
You might be aware already, but in 2004 the three movies (Episodes IV, V and VI) were fully restored and released on DVD in beautiful digitally remastered prints.
These are the movies you will find on disc one in each of the two-disc sets that are being released on Sept. 12. The source for the bonus material is the 1993 Laserdisc master, which represents the best restoration that has been possible on the original movies.
There are no plans for further restoring those earliest theatrical versions.
I hope that answers your questions, and I really do appreciate your enthusiasm for the movies. I hope you will be able to understand that we want to both honor George Lucas's artistic intentions as well as provide those first versions for DVD viewers.
Best regards,
John Singh
Lucas has apparently spoken, and his "artistic intentions" have trumped both fan demand and film history.
Our only options now seem to be: (1) Buy the September release, (2) Try to bring the sub-standard DVD treatment of these historical films to light in the media, or (3) Do both.
Anybody up for a rash of letters-to-the-editors of various film/entertainment magazines/TV shows?