The point remains, a lot of people got the '04 set from what I can tell. They didn't do themselves a favor by giving it the state-of-the-art THX mastering it received (Lowry issues aside). But they will be doing themselves a favor if they throw in the original versions on the blu-ray.

I mean, c'mon, the originals, or at the very least Star Wars '77, are considered classics. The prequels just aren't. I would think most people can tell the difference between special effects technology of the late 70's and early 80's and that of 1997.

In any event, May 25th is around the corner. I wonder if they'll use it as an opportunity to announce anything.

edited to add: After reading the article on the restorations of How the West Was Won, I'm giving Lucas less of an excuse if he doesn't finally get around to remastering the OOT for the next release.

Also, anyone else think we might see a trailer for the 3D versions attached to Avatar in December of '09? Given that 2010 is the date currently speculated by Lucas and Sansweet for the live action show, a Spring theatrical release of the movies followed by a Fall blu-ray to coincide with the show would make sense.

Is anything planned for 2009? I guess that was going to be the big year until the writer's strike threw everything off.