Originally posted by: KubrickFan
Originally posted by: Sluggo
According to IMDb the early versions (theatrical, first VHS, perhaps some laserdiscs too) had the last shot intact. It looks kinda strange when you look at it, and it would be great to see it back again.
The original version has the Rebel fleet hyperspace out immediately before the end credits. Follow-up versions (THX re-release, Special Edition and DVD) all cut to the end credits before the hyperspace jump.
The ending shot needs all the ships jumping into lightspeed, and then fade to the credits. In early versions it used to be that way, but for some reason it has been changed.
Which early versions are you referring to?
Which early versions are you referring to?
According to IMDb the early versions (theatrical, first VHS, perhaps some laserdiscs too) had the last shot intact. It looks kinda strange when you look at it, and it would be great to see it back again.
The original version has the Rebel fleet hyperspace out immediately before the end credits. Follow-up versions (THX re-release, Special Edition and DVD) all cut to the end credits before the hyperspace jump.
Well i saw ESB on its opening day and the ending has always been the same. . I'm curious to where they got their information especially the mention of the scene existing in an early video release. I'm sure if this did exist then there would be footage to back this up. i haven't seen any mention of this being part of the 70mm release either. So it looks like IMDb screwed up.