An Index Of Projects & Help Thread for Star Wars Preservations…

 
A new and updated Index Of Projects & Help Thread to try and help members find information on, and links to, the many various projects, quality assurance/improvements, and ‘how-to’ threads, that have originated on the OT•com down the years.

Moth3r’s original and archived Index Thread - ‘Project Index: Star Wars Preservations’ (last updated on 29th October, 2017)

A polite request: That fan editors & preservationists keep their project threads (and thread titles) updated as to their status - whether their project is in the… ‘Planning’ or ‘Idea’ stages, if any ‘Help Needed’ is required, is a ‘Work In Progress (WIP)’, or hopefully ‘Finished’ & ‘Released’ - or even unfortunately ‘Unfinished’, ‘Cancelled’ or ‘On Hiatus’ etc.

The site staff also ask that fan editors & preservationists include information in the opening post of their project thread as to how they would like members to ask about obtaining their projects; whether that is by sending them a PM, or asking for link requests in the project thread itself, or by other means. To also follow our Fan Project Rules & OT.com Site Rules. Thank you.
 

If you’d like your project added to this Index please post a link to it below - along with which category it belongs in & its current status.

Some information about The 2020 re-organisation of the ‘Fan Project’ sections of the site - and more…
 

If creating a new thread that is NOT a fan project… please give fellow members a clear idea of what the thread is about. For example, add ‘Query’, or ‘Info’, ‘Discussion’, ‘Help: looking for…’, ‘Help Wanted’, ‘Info Wanted’, ‘Has anyone done a project on X?’, or ‘Idea: for Project X’ etc to the thread title. It annoys members to see lazily titled threads that appear to be projects on here - to open them - and only to find it is some lazy git just looking for a project, or wanting a link, or more info, or wanting someone else to make a project for them etc. Please do not make new threads for which there are project threads already in existence.

⬇️ If you are looking for Harmy’s Despecialized, TN1’s 4K77/80/83, puggo’s 16mm, + more HD/4K OT projects, click below… ⬇️

• Original Trilogy Preservations - High Quality sources (35mm film prints, HD & 4K/UHD, Digital DLs, '11 Blu Ray, HDTV, '04 DVD)

⬆️ If you are looking for Harmy’s Despecialized, TN1’s 4K77/80/83, puggo’s 16mm, + more HD/4K OT projects, click above… ⬆️

The Index Categories are…

• Original Trilogy Preservations - VHS / Video, CED & Laserdisc sourced (from earlier fan-made projects + a ‘brief history of PIF’)

• Original Trilogy Preservations - 2006 GOUT DVD (the substandard official ‘bonus disc’ release; from a master for 1993 laserdiscs)

• Original Trilogy Preservations - High Quality sources (35mm film prints, HD & 4K/UHD, Digital DLs, '11 Blu Ray, HDTV, '04 DVD)
 

• 1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ some discussion threads) (VCD, VHS, laserdisc, bootleg DVD, HDTV, 4K projects)
 

• Prequel Trilogy & Sequel Trilogy Preservations (with Saga-based projects; including the Original Trilogy) (inc Eps 1-3 & 7-9)
 

• Star Wars - Beyond the Main Saga (Standalone / Anthology films, 1978 Holiday Special, the Ewok films, Droids, Ewoks, Clone Wars)
 

• Star Wars - Miscellaneous Preservation Projects… (Return Of The Ewok, THX Discs, Star Tours, General Misc., & ‘The Lost Cut’ etc)
 

• Star Wars - Deleted Scene Preservation & Restoration Projects (including individual scene projects - for all of the GFFA releases)

• Star Wars - Documentaries, Specials, Bonus Materials, Trailers, Commercials (+ Fan-Made Docs, TV Programs, Curiosities, PSA)

• Star Wars - Audio Projects (+ Audio Info and Discussion threads)

• Star Wars - Technical & Video / Audio / Quality Improvement threads & Projects
 

• The ‘Which Is Best?’ Star Wars Preservation Project discussion threads… (which Projects are highly rated / liked / suited etc…)

• Notes (also ‘General Star Wars Preservation Discussion threads’ : also ‘General info & links, and some answers to queries’…)
 

or you can just scroll down through all the category posts in this thread… 👍

For information - and also some ‘Grouped’ Project Release Threads…

 
none’s :F:L:I:M:S:I:P:L:A:S:T: D:A:T:A:B:A:S:E: - a superb archive of many Star Wars releases.

none’s Shot List Spreadsheet - v0.5.05 - 6 films - publicly editable

none’s SW Line Movies/Documentaries/Films/Shorts/Etc thread

none’s Theater Performance Preservations - an Index within (great work from ‘none’)

none’s The Treadwell Collection (mainly VHS sources from back in the day)

Rikter’s The Official ANGRYSVN STAR WARS Release Thread - archive of many Star Wars project releases.

Rikter’s The Official “Angrysun” Fan Preservation Release Thread - archive of many Star Wars project releases.

Rikter’s STAR WARS: The Torrents thread - for information only - archive of many Star Wars project releases.

baby hum’s The Official babyhum Release Thread - archive of many Star Wars project releases.

Segaflip’s The Official Segaflip Release Thread - archive of many Star Wars project releases.

dark_jedi’s Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition - Various Projects Info - archive of many Star Wars project releases.

poita’s projects - Some info & help for poita’s many quality Star Wars projects (and more)…

hedgesmfg’s The NumeralJoker/MechaSalesman 4K HDR Edits Megathread, Clips Previews, and Release Info

spoRv’s Star Wars: deleted and extended scenes - database

spoRv’s Star Wars: SDTV & HDTV digital broadcast - database

idir_hh’s All Star Wars films released in 4K HDR on Disney Plus: 4KSE with more changes (2019 thread)

doubleofive’s invaluable Complete Comparison of Special Edition Visual Changes thread with links to multiple sources

oojason’s The 'Naysayer Guide’ by people who DON’T want an unaltered theatrical release of the Original Trilogy (2021)

oojason’s 📍 a few useful links for info and projects; some old, some new, some long forgotten… 📍 (2019; + OT•com info)

OriginalTrilogy•com’s Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ thread

A quick reminder that the Star Wars Preservation and Star Wars Fan Edit sections of the site are NOT the places to bash on certain eras or aspects of the films, actors, film-makers or owners - or any perceived ‘agendas’ or politics thereof.

There are far more relevant threads in the Beyond the Original Trilogy or General Star Wars Discussion to talk about this.

Critiquing a scene in the Star Wars Fan Edits section with the aim of improving it, removing it, altering it etc is perfectly fine. Statements such as ‘Disney sucks’ and ‘this film is so shit no Fan Edit can save it’ and so on, are not.

Fan Editors, Preservationists and members do not want the same sort of repeated comments and discussions in the ‘Fan Project’ areas - especially when they’ve already taken place (and continuing) in other more relevant sections of this site.

Looking to acquire projects on here? Then please read this…

(and take the time to look around to see how this place works - and doesn’t - before posting requests for projects on here - thank you)
 

I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation Project I am interested in - but don’t know how to get / acquire / download it?
 

The OriginalTrilogy•com is a community where a ‘read first - post after’ mantra benefits everyone here - especially for the ‘Fan Project’ sections. We appreciate some may be excited to see the projects that feature on here - information on how to acquire them is readily available - yet patience is also required. If you bring impatience, entitlement, aggressive or vitriolic attitudes, personal attacks, or toxicity… then expect some choice words in return - and also expect your stay on here to be a short one.

Do NOT create a new thread asking ‘for a link to’… to Harmy’s Despecialized Editions, TN1’s 4K77/80/83, adywan’s Revisited Edits, the Hal9000 Edits, or any other project listed on this site. It is for you to take 5 minutes and go find the relevant project on here, for you to then read up on what the project is about, and then how to acquire it. Do not ask / expect others to do this simple task for you - we’ve had hundreds of such entitled requests over the years - and the patience of community members here understandably wears thin. If thousands of people have managed to find, read up on, and then acquire these projects listed on here over the years… then you can too. A little patience - and a ‘read first - post after’ mantra - goes a long way on here…
 

These ‘signpost’ threads, featuring useful info and links to the five most sought-after fan projects, may be of interest…

• Some info & help for Harmy’s Despecialized Editions of the Original Trilogy…

• Some info & help for Puggo’s Grande 16mm preservations of the Original Trilogy…

• Some info & help for TN1’s 4K77, 4K80 & 4K83 preservation projects of the Original Trilogy…

• Some info & help for adywan’s Revisited Editions of the Original Trilogy…

• Some info & help for the Hal 9000 Edits of the Prequel & Sequel Trilogies (+ more)

Obviously there are countless more projects in the four main Project Index threads in each of the ‘Fan Project’ sections of the site…

Star Wars Preservation : Star Wars Fan Edits and Misc. : Preservation of Other Properties : Fan Edits and Projects for Other Properties
 

A link to ‘Where is the site Search Bar? / How to search for projects, information, or discussion threads on OriginalTrilogy.com’.

Please leave some feedback for the fan projects on here - or even a review…

 
A great deal of time, love, dedication, and effort… goes into the making of near-on all the projects that appear on here.

So if and when you do watch an Edit or Project, please remember to leave some feedback for the Editor / Preservationist - whether on a technical level, or for ideas for additional changes / edits or alternatives, some constructive criticism, any glitches or technical issues you may have noticed, how much you enjoyed it, or even just a simple ‘thank you’…

Reviews are very much appreciated and valued by the project creators - helping them improve for any future versions - or for any other prospective projects.
 

More information on the above can be found here:-

Please leave some feedback for the fan projects on here - or even a review… and join in with the discussions on this forum!
 

^ in the ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs thread - in General Assistance.

Bluto’s comprehensive and quality Guide to Downloading Projects from Usenet thread, in the How-To’s and Technical Discussions section of the site, may be of interest for those members looking to acquire certain projects.
 

ReverendBeastly’s STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread may also be of some assistance.
 

ZigZig’s kind offer in his Monthly shares thread may also be helpful for those looking to acquire certain projects.
 

RoccondilRinon has very kindly made an OriginalTrilogy•com animated logo for use with any Preservation or Fan Edit projects:-

‘OT•com animated logo - NOW AVAILABLE for use in fan edits and other projects’ (by RoccondilRinon)

^ (if you’d like to give credit for the above animations please do so to St. Kilda Design - RoccondilRinon’s art and design brand; thanks)

Please let us know if you see any errors or broken links… or if project threads / this Index requires updating. 👍

Also, if you have any suggestions for additional projects or threads to be added, please post them in here - thank you.

Project Index last updated on : Sunday 1st December, 2024. (by oojason)

Updated to now include images for each category - to help break up the ‘wall of text’ - to try and make categories easier to navigate.
 

The site staff are not updating the ‘Project Index’ threads. So if anyone wants their project added to this Index… please post it up in this thread - and I’ll then add it to the Index itself when I am next on-site (I’m only sporadically on here since January 2022).

Links to the Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within, plus About & Help sections.

A link to the ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com - some info & replies to members’ FAQs thread, in General Assistance.

A link to ‘Where is the site Search Bar? / How to search for projects, information, or discussion threads on OriginalTrilogy.com’.

Links to the OT.com Forum Rules and Guidelines & Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ threads, in Announcements.

Original Trilogy Preservations - VHS / Videotape, CED, & Laserdisc sourced…

All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).
 

(Scroll down for ‘Why there is a ‘Original Trilogy Preservation: VHS, CED & Laserdisc sources’ section | Some info on Pay It Forward’)…

VHS / Videotape Information & Discussion threads…

JackLucas’ Info: Does Anyone Have The Old Original Theater Bootleg '77 Tape? - info & discussion thread

7FN’s Info: 1983 UK ‘TVS’ Star Wars premiere - anybody still have a recording? - info & discussion thread

none’s :F:L:I:M:S:I:P:L:A:S:T: D:A:T:A:B:A:S:E: - a superb archive of many Star Wars releases

none’s The Treadwell Collection - mainly VHS sources from back in the day

russs15’s OBITUARY - Star Wars Fullscreen/Pan and Scan versions. R.I.P. - info & discussion thread

russs15’s PAL VHS Archive Collection - info & archival thread - mainly VHS sources

Mitch’s Info: Star Wars Superclass ISD: 1995 Executor Set - info & discussion thread

AntcuFaalb’s Info: 1992 VHS Set - Star Wars Trilogy Special Letterbox Collector’s Edition - info & discussion thread

screams in the void’s Telease Inc. - MAAST - “The Television Technology for the 80’s” (1980) May be useful for preservationists - info thread

VHS / Videotape Preservation Projects:-

 
1977 pre-ANH bootleg
• JackLucas (Released)
• PS78 / AntcuFaalb (Released)
 

1977 pre-ANH bootleg - widescreen version
• Moth3r (Released)
• MagnoliaFan (Released)
 

Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda’s Shea 1979 Bootleg VHS restoration (pre-ANH lettertbox widescreen) (Released)
 

Molly’s Prototype Mono Pre-ANH “XP77:4EB” Edit (Released)
 

Video Collector’s Theater Performance Edition: Empire Strikes Back betamax bootleg preservation (Released) (Betamax)
 

Video Collector’s Theater Performance Edition: Return of the Jedi betamax bootleg preservation (Released) (Betamax)
 

Rikter’s BLAK0056 - STAR WARS - The 1982 Video Rental Library VHS Preservation MP4 (Released)
 

the ugnaught’s Star Wars 1982 Rental Copy Preservation (Released)
 

Frank678’s SW 1984 NTSC VHS Preservation (Released) - CBS Fox release
 

Wazzles’ 1995 Pan and Scan - Faces Set - Original Trilogy (Released)
 

FrankT’s SWT Executor Boxset Preservation (Released) - the 1995 ISD Executor box set
 

Brooks’ Brooks’s Adventures in VHS preservation (Released) - 1995 THX widescreen VHS box set
 

RU.08’s Krieg der Sterne Trilogie on Myspleen OUT Image Comparison (Released) - VHS & laserdisc project
 

SF01’s RAW DV VHS transfers of ISD Executor and maybe more (a WIP) - the 1995 ISD Executor box set : a Work In Progress

CED Preservation Projects (and Information & Discussion threads):-

Jono11’s Info: Original Trilogy on CED preservations? (3 OT CED released projects in here) - information & projects thread
 

Wookie_Monster’s Info: a CED Star Wars Transfer (with link to info on a released project) - information & project thread
 

StarWarsFan1976’s Star Wars on RCA CED Format - information & discussion thread

Laserdisc Preservation Projects:-

althor1138’s Star Wars Laserdisc Preservations thread
 

The Dr Gonzo DVD set (Released) - thread by Rikter
 

The Cowclops/TR47 DVD sets (Released) - thread by Rikter
 

The EditDroid DVD set (Released) - thread by ReverendBeastly
 

skyjedi2005’s Info: My Review of the Four Disc Special Features Editdroid Set
 

Editdroid’s SW1977 DVD (was: Brand New (not so) Mysterious 720p Anamorphic LD Preservation?) (Released) - thread by zombie84
 

The ISOMIX set (Released) : The “ISOMIX” feedback thread - both threads by Rikter
 

Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released) : WookieGroomer OT set (info thread)
 

The Farsight set (Released) - thread by Rikter
 

The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :.
• Laserman’s thread - an unfinished project
• Zion’s thread - an unfinished project
 

Moth3r’s The Moth3r PAL DVD set (Released)
 

Zion’s .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
 

Dr. M’s Reinventing The Wheel Edition (Conversion of Moth3r’s PAL DVDs to NTSC) (Released)
 

Citizen’s NTSC/PAL DVD & Xvid sets (Released)
 

Grinder’s PAL widescreen project (Released)
 

spider’s OT Set - based on the Faces laserdiscs to DVD (Released) : The “SPIDER” Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread
 

dark_jedi’s Special Collection : UnSubbed Edition (Completed) - 1986 Japanese Special Collection laserdisc release
 

dark_jedi’s The Official Dark/Sega Special Collection OT LD Release Thread (Not an SE Transfer) (Released)
 

dark_jedi’s Japanese Special Collection Star Wars Trilogy “Take 2” (* unfinished project *) : a 2009 unfinished project
 

dark_jedi’s “FACES” (Released) - 1995 Faces laserdisc release project
 

dark_jedi’s SW “pan & scan” “def. collection” @myspleen (Released) - 1993 Definitive Collection laserdisc release project
 

The OCP/Dark Jedi Pan & Scan O-OT project (Released)
 

The Dark/Sega Special Collection (Released)
 

The Un-Official Dark Jedi Preservation Mega-Thread - info thread by russs15 - featuring much of dark_jedi’s work
 

The Jedi/Feta Definitive Collection (Released) - thread by boba feta
 

Arnie.d’s .: The X9 Project :. (Released)
 

Arnie.d’s STAR WARS V8 - A Final Attempt (Released)
 

Arnie.d’s Star Wars Edit: DC/Faces audio + 2004 video Hybrid (Released)
 

Arnie.d’s French Coffret Trilogie LD to DVD transfer (Released)
 

tellan’s .: The Lancer DVD Project (* unfinished project *) : a 2004 unfinished project
 

msycamore’s STAR WARS - Special Widescreen Edition (Technidisc) (Released)
 

Grisan’s Star Wars OT ANH - PAL Laserdisc transfer (Released)
 

MeBeJedi’s The MeBeJedi DVDs (Released) : The MeBeJedi feedback thread
 

JawsTDS’ “Faces” '95 THX Laserdisc Preservation (SW & ESB released. ROTJ incomplete)
 

riftamos’ Original Trilogy “Faces” LD Preservation & Upscale project (Released) - a 2019 project thread
 

LeeThorogood’s PAL LaserDisc Preservation Project - - '97 SE Finished, '95 THX Finished
 

csd79’s Star Wars SWE LD preservation (Released) - 1993 Technidisc Set
 

russs15’s SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects… (Released) - 2005 laserdisc thread
 

kchrules’ Star Wars (1977) - the 1989 Wide Screen Laserdisc CBS FOX (Released) - a 2018 project thread
 

spoRv’s Original Unaltered Trilogy restored using Laserdisc editions - A New Hope (Released)
 

spoRv’s Star Wars: A New Hope [SET ruLes 1.0] - AVCHD & BD RELEASED!
 

spoRv’s Star Wars: A New Hope [OUT ruLes 2.0] - AVCHD & BD RELEASED!
 

spoRv’s GUERRE STELLARI [OUT ruLes IT]: A NEW HOPE (Released) (Italian)
 

Aleksbmw’s Laserdisc revived - pics added - Japan Definitive Collection & Special Collection (WIP) : 2018 work in progress
 

R2D2’s Preserving “German” Original Trilogy (Released)
 

RU.08’s Krieg der Sterne Trilogie on Myspleen OUT Image Comparison (Released) - VHS & laserdisc project
 

Mass5160’s Info: Something that might interest folks here…“ROTJ” Editdroid Laserdisc Footage thread

Projects based on the 1997 Special Edition…

 
dark_jedi’s 97’ SE laserdisc transfer set including extras… (Released)
 

LeeThorogood’s PAL LaserDisc Preservation Project - '97 SE Finished, '95 THX Finished
 

Jetrell Fo’s Star Wars Special Edition Trilogy Japan Laserdiscs (2000 set) (Released)
 

Master Skywalker’s .:. “MS Star Wars: Special Edition 0.77” PAL Project Release thread .:. (Released)
 

ZigZig’s Preservation of SE97 Laserdiscs (a WIP) : a 2020 Work In Progress
 

Jetrell Fo’s The 1997 OT Special Edition Trilogy Preservation Standards Thread (* unfinished *) : 2012 unfinished project
 

cain spaans’ Special Edition 1997 Laserdisc Preservation (* unfinished project *) : 2013 unfinished project

Also of interest…
 

althor1138’s The Phantom Menace Japanese Laserdisc Preservation-MKV Available now (Released)
 

ZigZig’s Star Wars I - The Phantom Menace - ZigZig’s Laserdisc Preservation (Released)

Laserdisc Information & Discussion threads…

 
• russs15’s Info: The Un-Official Dark Jedi Laserdisc Preservation Mega-Thread - 2009 index thread for dark_jedi LD projects
 

• schorman13’s Star Wars Laser Disc Audio Archive thread
 

• Laserman’s How to create your own LD rip of the OT. thread
 

• Rebelscum’s The laserdiscs vs. The best bootlegs thread
 

• althor1138’s superb Star Wars Laserdisc Preservations thread
 

• spoRv’s Star Wars laserdisc database thread
 

• spoRv’s Laserdisc players - screenshot comparison thread
 

• spoRv’s Extras on SW laserdiscs and not on DVD or BD… info thread
 

• Moth3r’s Official Screenshots Thread for comparisons of laserdisc transfers - 2006 ‘The new “official” Screenshots thread’
 

• Moth3r’s The Definitive Collection Flaw List (1993 Laserdisc Box Set) -information & discussion thread
 

• Mass5160’s Info: Something that might interest folks here…“ROTJ” Editdroid Laserdisc Footage - info & discussion thread
 

• SKot’s Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources - info & discussion thread, from 2006, may also be of some interest.

For anyone wondering why there is a ‘VHS, CED & Laserdisc sources’ preservation section / Some info on ‘Pay It Forward’ (PIF)…

Click on the ‘Spoiler tag’ / ‘Expand’ button below to see the text…
 

Many years ago, soon after the OriginalTrilogy•com first started up, there were… considerable efforts by some members of the site to create and provide quality fan-made releases of the unaltered Original Trilogy on a DVD format (available for free - and adhering to site rules, of course). The best quality sources available at that time were Laserdisc captures - along with numerous preservations of other analogue media such as videotape and CEDs etc, onto a digital formats - hence this section…

Information on laserdisc players, the various Original Trilogy laserdisc releases, technical info on capturing laserdisc content and general technical guides… were all limited. Often it was the sheer determination of members on here - along with numerous trials & errors, breakthroughs, failures and successes along the way… resulting in many quality fan-made releases of the unaltered Original Trilogy being available on DVD. Followed by continuing attempts to further improve upon what had came before.

Such projects even had with choices of PAL or NTSC, letterbox or anamorphic widescreen, multiple audio tracks, interactive menus, commentaries, bonus content - and the occasional ‘easter egg’ - or just ‘bare-bones’ laserdisc captures burnt onto DVD.

Back then, few people had DVD writers, broadband internet, or even hard drives large enough with sufficient spare room to store the three original Star Wars films on. At the time there were very few reliable file-hosting sites capable of storing such large files. Torrent sites were still in their infancy - and like newsgroups… so very slow (+ not ideal for people with limited IT skills or knowledge).
 

The default way of acquiring these projects was through the ‘Pay-It-Forward’ system (aka PIF). The various fan-projects (preservations, fan edits and documentaries etc) on here were burnt onto DVD discs and packaged into jiffy bags, and then ‘snail mailed’ - via various postal services all across the world…

For some of the more popular / sought-after projects on here, the creators would ‘share the load’ by posting out their projects on DVD to a number of OT members who volunteered to help with this… and who were fortunate to own DVD-rewriters at the time… who in turn would make a number of copies to be sent out to other volunteers - or onto people who had made requests for copies of projects in PMs on here.

In essence, the creation of an effective PIF chain systems across the world – and one that operated very well for a number of years - before the Dark Times; where some people started to abuse it… leech of it for free… get what they wanted and then disappeared. Or others, who became toxic & abusive when asked to be patient in receiving these project being sent to them for free - or when told ‘no’… because they were demanding too many projects without forwarding any on themselves.

A bit like some people on here, even today, who don’t take the time to look around and read-up on how to search for or acquire projects on here - easy-to-find information which is located all over this forum. Or the ‘entitled’ people who become aggressive when challenged or are asked to be patient, but still expect to be helped out and immediately receive projects. Yet give nothing back to the community here - not even a ‘thank you’, a review, feedback, or join in with the conversations on here.

However, a massive shout-out - and eternal gratitude - to everyone in the community who volunteered to be a vital cog in that essential Pay-It-Forward system. One that managed to successfully get projects to many people all over the world for years on end - to people who did greatly appreciate them, and the efforts involved in doing so. Personally, it is something that I was very proud to be a part of. Also, eternal kudos to two of the nicest and most generous guys on here - Word to the Spookies, and to ADM. 👍

Obviously since then, with both technology evolving - hardware becoming cheaper, the internet and broadband faster, the use of computers becoming the ‘norm’ and more widespread, a lot has changed…

For a more concise history of Star Wars Preservation efforts via Laserdisc format on the OriginalTrilogy•com (and also background info & eventually an official DVD release)… this article, written in 2010, from the superb SaveStarWars•com website (by zombie84) may be of some interest:-

http://fd.noneinc.com/savestarwarscom/savestarwars.info/fanpreservations.html

Or, you can also go to the last page of this Star Wars Preservation forum - and start reading through the threads - working your way backwards through the section for more information… 😃

In short… many, many fan-made releases of the unaltered Original Trilogy - sourced from the official released tapes and laserdics etc onto DVD occurred on here throughout the 2000’s. All offering various options from many different sources - such as subtitles, language tracks, audio mixes, menus, commentary tracks, bonus materials, etc - including the ongoing attempts to further improve upon the image quality of the releases.

This 15 minute youtube video by SG10 Film Archive, in November 2024, explains some early laserdisc-based preservations…
 

How Fans Saved Star Wars - Laserdisc Bootlegs (Part I)
 

The blurb:-

‘Over the years, the original Star Wars films have been subject to many changes and additions.
According to Lucas, the original cuts have been lost to time.
Well, sorry George. We the fans cannot let that happen.
This is the story of how the fans saved Star Wars.’
 

Original Trilogy Preservations - 2006 GOUT DVD (Improvement Projects)…

All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).

2006 GOUT DVD Projects…

 
JawsTDS’ Return of the GOUT - Preservation & Restoration (Released)

frank678’s GOUT: E.C. Edition v2 RELEASED

MattmanOmega’s MattmanOmega’s Rebellion Collection & 720p AVCHD of OT Theatrical Vers. (Released)

dark_jedi’s Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition Info - Released - the OT project is sourced from the 2006 GOUT DVD

g-force’s GOUT image stabilization (Released)

Dark_Jedi & ABC’s ESB: IMPERIAL EDITION - ART OF SCORING, Restored Recordings against the B&W GOUT - JW & LSO - Released

That guy with no name’s ANH GOUT Reconstruction (A WIP) (a Work In Progress)

That guy with no name’s ESB GOUT Reconstruction (A WIP) (a Work In Progress)

DrDre’s Star Wars GOUT in HD using super resolution algorithm (* unfinished project *) : 2015 unfinished project

DrDre’s GOUT Technicolor regrade (single pass) (* unfinished project * - lots of info) : 2017 unfinished project

spoRv’s Yet Another PAL GOUT Upscale… (* unfinished project *) : 2013 unfinished project

OldMateMatt’s Topaz Gigapixel upscale of the GOUT - 2020 test project thread using AI-based upscaling

You_Too’s My attempt at color correcting the GOUT (Outdated thread - though lots of info) : 2011 Outdated thread

superrune’s Info: Auto-correction from SE colours to GOUT colours (lots of info) - 2006 info project thread

negative1’s frame data - _star_wars_GOUT_NTSC_widescreen (V1.0 now complete) - 2008 frame project thread

althor1138’s 2006 SE/GOUT hybrid script - 2011 script project thread
 

Mjolnir Mark IV’s Original Trilogy: Limited Edition (2006 GOUT) - DVD Subtitles Project (Released)

daveextreme’s 2006 GOUT DVD Chapter Titles (Released)

CatBus’ I made some GOUT-synced Laserdisc audio files… (Released)

Information & Discussion threads re the 2006 GOUT DVDs - in the ‘Star Wars Preservation’ section of the site…

 
Moth3r’s A summary of GOUT-sourced Custom DVDs - 2010 thread

Moth3r’s GOUT film grain - 2007 thread

Arnie.d’s GOUT Anti-aliasing - 2007 thread

ESHBG’s Info Wanted: Anyone Planning on making Anamorphic versions using 2006 OUT DVDs? - 2006 thread

russs15’s A summary of GOUT synced Video, Audio and Subtitle sources - WORK IN PROGRESS - 2012 thread

AntcuFaalb’s GOUT Bugs (and DUDSbtEoEE) - 2012 thread

zombie84’s GOUT, Automated Theatrical Colouring, and a Reference Guide - 2011 thread

Chewtobacca’s The GOUT Sync Thread - 2015 thread

seventiesfilmnut’s GOUT DVD using ‘Faces’ PCM Sound? - 2006 thread

digitalfreaknyc’s GOUT + PCM? - 2011 thread

RU.08’s GOUT/SE blend using Avisynth ANH COMPLETE! - 2011 thread

laserdisc’s GOUT V3 and DVDO ISCAN upscaler/processor - 2012 thread

clashradio’s how is 2006 GOUT upscaling done? - 2017 thread

Dat_SW_Guy’s trying to find GOUT upscales…(Slightly Off-topic) - 2016 thread

superrune’s Auto-correction from SE colours to GOUT colours - 2006 thread

mysycamore’s Get rid of the Chroma Shift in Empire (GOUT) - 2012 thread

yotsuya’s Which GOUT? My comparison of the DE, US GOUT, UK GOUT and DVD/BR - 2017 thread

FrederikOlsen’s GOUT or Laserdisc (what to buy?) - 2011 thread

StarChewyWar’s Best laserdisc transfer? 2006 GOUT or fan made? - 2015 thread

Sober’s GOUT - Anyone done an anamorphic version? aka which version to get? - 2010 thread

Lord Grievous’ Idea & Info Wanted: GOUT improved versions? - 2010 thread

Discussions re the 2006 GOUT DVDs in the ‘Theatrical Cuts vs. Subsequent Releases’ section of the site…

 
Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources - a 2006 thread, by SKot

GOUT DVD vs VHS - a 2015 thread, by Slart

Gout vs faces vhs which is better? - a 2018 thread, by LordZerome1080

Is GOUT resented? - a 2011 thread, by S_Matt

Question about the 2006 dvds I think you call the GOUT - a 2008 thread, by Vaderisnothayden

Question about the 2006 “GOUT” DVDs - a 2017 thread, by drfsupercenter

9 years ago Lucasfilm announced the GOUT on DVD - a 2015 thread, by Haarspalter

10th Anniversary of the “GOUT” dvd release - a 2016 thread, by Knightmessenger

There are also many 2006 GOUT DVD discussion threads which can be found in the ‘Archival / Historical Discussion threads…’ section of the An Index & Help Thread for Original Trilogy Discussion… thread.

Index for ‘Original Trilogy Preservations - High Quality sources’ (non VHS/LD)

 
35mm, 16mm, 8mm, Video 8, Super 8, 4K, HDTV, 2019 UHD, 2011 blu-ray, 2004 DVD, 3D, Digital Downloads, Streaming Services etc
 

If you are looking for info on the Despecialized Editions, 4K77/80/83, puggo’s 16mm projects, poita’s 35mm, & more… this is for you.
 

• For Information…
• Original Unaltered Theatrical Preservation Projects… (including Harmy’s Despecialized Editions, and TN1’s 4K77/80/83 Trilogy)
• Non-English Language OT Projects…
• Saga Projects (6 or 9 film Star Wars Saga projects - with Original Trilogy projects included)
• The Lost Cut (of the 1977 Star Wars film)

All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).

For information…

 
SpilkaBilka’s Trying to understand film preservation… perhaps a stupid question, but shouldn’t digital masters be struck from theatrical prints? - a 2012 info thread.

[Official] All Star Wars films released in 4K HDR on Disney Plus: 4KSE with more changes - a 2019 info & discussion thread.

jtulli’s Original Trilogy 6.5k or 8k scans - a 2024 info & discussion thread (on scan qualities and limitations).

SKot’s Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources - a 2006 info and discussion thread.

none’s :F:L:I:M:S:I:P:L:A:S:T: D:A:T:A:B:A:S:E: - a superb archive of many Star Wars releases.

none’s SW Line Movies/Documentaries/Films/Shorts/Etc thread

none’s Theater Performance Preservations - an Index within (great work from ‘none’)

none’s The Treadwell Collection - mainly VHS sources from back in the day

none’s Reel Reviews - from :F:D: & TN1 - a 2020 thread

none’s Info: Online 8mm Preservations - a 2012 thread

spoRv’s Star Wars: deleted and extended scenes - database - a 2016 thread

spoRv’s Star Wars: SDTV & HDTV digital broadcast - database - a 2015 thread

idir_hh’s All Star Wars films released in 4K HDR on Disney Plus: 4KSE with more changes - a 2019 thread

Neil S. Bulk’s Any Interest In A Corrected 2004 DVD? - a 2005 thread re the idea of ‘De-SE’ing’ the 2004 OT SE DVDs…

cfillak’s Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Special Navajo Edition) Official DVD - a 2016 thread

Chewtobacca’s The GOUT Sync Thread - 2015 information & discussion thread

TeamNegative1’s Comparison of GOUT, JSE, SE laserdisc vs 35mm - a 2014 thread

Video 8 / Super 8 information & Discussion Threads…

 
The Original Trilogy on Super 8 - a 2021 thread

Info Wanted: has anyone tried a Star Wars Super 8mm to DVD preservation project? - a 2005 thread

Info: Star Wars Derann Super 8mm Scope/Stereo Sound Feature Film - on eBay - a 2014 thread

Query: The Empire Strikes Back Super 8 HD Recreation? (with release info) - a 2016 thread; see Joel’s posts for project release

Info & Images: Return of the Jedi - Super 8mm DERANN - a 2020 thread

Info: Online 8mm Preservations - a 2012 thread

Video8 release of ROTJ (and more Video8 information on the Original Trilogy)… - a 2019 thread

Star Wars Original Trilogy - Video 8 format - a 2020 thread

Original Unaltered Theatrical Preservation Projects:-

poita’s The Original Trilogy restored from 35mm prints (a WIP) - project thread - a Work In Progress - donations welcome

Harmy’s Despecialized Editions…

• Star Wars (v2.7 Released)

• Empire Strikes Back (v2.0 Released)

• Return Of The Jedi (v3.1 Released)

HanDuet’s The Ultimate Introductory Guide to Harmy’s Star Wars Trilogy Despecialized Editions - in the 1st post in each of the Star Wars threads linked above… will likely be particularly helpful. All credit to HanDuet for making a great, easy-to-follow and useful guide.

^ a ‘must read’ for information on Harmy’s Despecialized Editions.

Harmy’s social media pages for the Despecialized Editions : Facebook : Twitter : YouTube : Instagram
 

HanDuet’s The Ultimate Introductory Guide to Harmy’s Star Wars Trilogy Despecialized Editions - a must-read info guide
 

Harmy’s Quality Control / Report Any Issues In Here… Thread for The DeSpecialized Editions
 

towne32’s Harmy’s Despecialized Star Wars 1977 - Color Adjustment Project for v2.7 (released)
 

njvc’s ‘Custom Bluray Set’ thread (for the Harmy DeSpecialized Editions) (Released)
 

solkap’s NJVC Custom Bluray Set of Harmy’s Despecialized Editions now available on Mega (Released)
 

thedreamfinder’s My 4K AI processed/upscale of Harmy’s Star Wars Despecialized 2.7 (Released)
 

Laserschwert’s German Theatrical Versions based on Harmy’s DeSpecialized Editions (all are released proejcts)
• Krieg der Sterne
• Das Imperium schlägt zurück
• Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
 

marvins’ Preserving “French” Original Trilogy - ANH V1.0 released - ESB in progress (based on Harmy’s Despecialized Editions)
 

The Despecialized Editions by Harmy : Index of ‘How-To’s & Help’ Threads | Index of ‘General Despecialized Threads’ | ‘Where are they? And how do I get them?’ mega-merge thread… - in the How-To’s and Technical Discussions forum may also be of interest.
 

The Some info & help for Harmy’s Despecialized Editions of the Original Trilogy… thread also provides some useful centralised info - located in the General Assistance forum.

35mm Projects & 4K/UHD Projects…

zombie84’s Making our own 35mm preservation – my crazy proposal - 2006 info, discussion and proposal thread
 

poita’s The Original Trilogy restored from 35mm prints (a WIP) - a Work In Progress - donations welcome
 

poita’s Empire Strikes back 35mm restoration feedback thread (POUT) (a WIP) - a Work In Progress - donations welcome
 

poita’s Star Wars 1977 releases on 35mm - 2013 information & discussion thread
 

mverta’s StarWarsLegacy - The Official Thread : a finished project; though as always stated… it will never be publicly released

44rh1n’s Mike Verta’s 4K Restoration - May 2020 Livestream - info & discussion thread
 

fmalover’s my ESB Grindhouse Fan Colour Correction (Released)
 

Dreamaster’s Denoise, Regrain And CC of ESB Grindhouse (Released)
 

Dreamaster’s Single Pass Regrade of Grindhouse ESB (Released)
 

TomArrow’s Empire Strikes Back: GOUT-sync of the Grindhouse transfer v1 + Despecialized Edition’s audio tracks (Released)
 

DrunkenMaster442’s The Empire Strikes Back 35MM Restoration V1 (Released)
 

That guy with no name’s ESB: Unfinished lightsaber effects restoration. (cleaned up saber scenes from TN1’s “ESB Scope Teaser”)
 

Harmy’s Grindhouse 35mm edition of Return Of The Jedi (Released)
 

TeamNegative1’s 35mm Star Wars 1977 Theatrical Version (Released)
 

TeamNegative1’s 35mm The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Theatrical Version (Released)
 

TeamNegative1’s 35mm Return of the Jedi 1983 Theatrical Version (* unfinished project *)
 

negative1’s Return of the Jedi - Cinch presents the U-matic telecine bootleg of 35mm (1st gen) (Released)
 

beaz’s Star Wars VistaVision “8-Perf X-Wing Wedges” Preservation (A WIP) : a 2018 Work In Progress
 

TeamNegative1’s Star Wars 1977 - 35mm Eastman Vs Technicolot Theatrical Version (* unfinished *) : 2016 unfinished project
 

none’s Theater Performance Preservations - with an Index within (great work from ‘none’)
 

TR2N’s 4K77 DNR-AI project 2.0 R6 (4K HDR, 4K SDR & HD) | Finished
 

That guy with no name’s TGWNN’s 4K77 fully remastered (WIP)
 

That guy with no name’s STAR WARS EPISODE IV - 2020 4K blu-ray Remastered (WIP) a 2022 Work In Progress
 

That guy with no name’s Star Wars (1977) 35MM 1080p restoration. (WIP) : a 2021 Work In Progress
 

oohteedee’s D+77 - Star Wars - 4K Theatrical Reconstruction (Released)
 

oohteedee’s D+80 - Empire Strikes Back - 4K Theatrical Reconstruction (Released)
 

stotchy & Nate D’s Return of the Jedi: The Destiny Edition v1.0 | Theatrical Reconstruction in 4K (Released)
 

Laserschwert’s “Krieg der Sterne” - Trilogie: German 4K versions (Released) (based on oohteedee’s D+77/D+80/OTD83)

4K77 : 4K80 : 4K83

 
4K77, 4K80, and 4K83 have all been released!

4K77 - Released : OriginalTrilogy•com thread, by timemeddler - 2018

• Williarob’s Project #4K77 - info thread - 2016

• DrDre’s 4K77 - shot by shot color grading (a WIP) thread

• DrDre’s 4K77 - reel by reel color grading (Released) 2018 thread : DrDre’s 4K77 reel by reel color grading (a WIP) 2020 thread

• sanjuro_61’s Star Wars 4K77 - Regraded - No DNR (Released) thread

• TR2N’s 4K77 DNR-AI project 2.0 R6 (4K HDR, 4K SDR & HD) | Finished

• DrunkenMaster442’s 4K77 Noise Reduction and Re-Grade (unfinished project) thread

• Another Enthusiast’s Not sure if this idea has been discussed at length, but ‘4K81’? - 4K81 query
 

Project 4K80 - Released : OriginalTrilogy•com thread, by Williarob - 2018

• DrDre’s 4K80 shot by shot color correction (a WIP) thread - June '19
 

4K83 - Released : OriginalTrilogy•com thread, by JawsTDS - 2018

• DrDre’s 4K83 shot by shot color correction (a WIP) thread - June '19

• DrDre’s 4K83 reel by reel color grading (a WIP) thread - Feb '20

• DrDre’s 4K83 remastered (Released) thread - Sept '21

• Mavimao’s Return of the Jedi - Mono Mix (4K83 sync available now. GOUT sync coming soon) (Released) thread - Nov '18

4K77 Project Info link - www.thestarwarstrilogy.com/starwars/page/Project-4K77

4K80 Project Info link - www.thestarwarstrilogy.com/starwars/page/Project-4K80

4K83 Project Info link - www.thestarwarstrilogy.com/starwars/page/Project-4K83

TheStarWarsTrilogy•com : Youtube Channel : Twitter Page : Facebook Page : Forum

TheStarWarsTrilogy•com forum itself also has the information required on how to join the forum linked to on their front page… literally for anyone and everyone to see:-

Looking for Project 4K77, 4K80, 4K83, etc? & You need to register before you can see these forums

oojason’s Some info & help for TN1’s 4K77, 4K80 & 4K83 projects of the Original Trilogy… thread, + invite info to TSWT forums.

Some invite information for joining the TheStarWarsTrilogy•com forums - the ‘TheStarWarsTrilogy.com - and invite codes to it’

^ as the title of the above thread states - please read the actual thread - before posting in it! (unlike so many others failed to do)

8mm & 16mm Projects…

 
poita’s Star Wars on Super8 (Released)
 

poita’s Empire Strikes Back on Super8 (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

DrDre’s Star Wars Derann print color correction (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda’s The Puggo Edition (Super-8 transfers) (Released)
 

Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda’s Puggo Grande Editions (16mm projects - all 3 projects have been released)
• Grande
• Strikes Back
• Return Of

ZigZig’s kind offer - ‘Sharing Puggo’s original trilogy (16mm restoration)’ thread

HD / Blu-Ray Projects…

 
yotsuya’s Yotsuya’s 1977 Premier restoration and timeline (Released) thread
 

NeverarGreat’s Neverar’s A New Hope Technicolor Recreation (V1 Released!)
 

adywan’s The Empire Strikes Back “1980 Theatrical version” Reconstruction - Adywan (Released)
 

.:. MoveAlong’s SW & ESB Releases threads
• .:. The Story of Star Wars (Released)
• .:. The Story of The Empire Strikes Back (Released)
 

Mavimao’s Return of the Jedi - Mono Mix (4K83 sync available now. GOUT sync coming soon) (Released)
 

Fruit672’s Best Quality of Return of the Jedi Lapti Nek music video MTV 1983 (Released)
 

OmegaMattman’s Star Wars Trilogy: Hyperspace Collection - 720p AVCHD Project (Released) - See Post 42 for final details!
 

LeeThorogood’s Original Trilogy Replica Technicolor Project (Released)
 

althor1138’s Star Wars Trilogy: “COLD” Edition (Released)
 

NightStalkerPoet’s NSP/OT - NightStalkerPoet’s Original Trilogy Project (Released)
 

dark_jedi’s Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition - Various Projects Info (Released)
 

DylanValenti’s Star Wars: A New Hope in Dolby Vision (Released)
 

NeverarGreat’s Neverar’s A New Hope Technicolor Recreation (Final Version Released!)
 

DrDre’s The Empire Strikes Back bluray regrade (LUTs Released)
 

nightstalkerpoet’s NSP’s Empire Strikes Back: Despecialized CC w/ Grindhouse (BD9, BD25) (Released)
 

Harmy’s Return Of The Jedi - 1983 Theatrical Version Reconstruction (MKV, NTSC DVD5 AND PAL DVD9) (Released)
 

That guy with no name’s ROTJ 2011 Blu-Ray Color Correction (Released)
 

Jeremy Jenki’s The Theatrical Blu-ray – Return of the Jedi Fan Project (WIP) - a 2022 Work In Rpogress
 

yotsuya’s Remastering the 1981 Episode IV Title/Crawl/Flyover (Released)
 

Chewielewis’ STAR WARS - but every shot comes from a random source (Released)
 

JawsTDS’s Original Trilogy Blu-rays - SPC (Single Pass Corrections) (Released)
 

reave’s HBO Star Wars preservations (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

g-force’s Color correcting the Blu Rays (* unfinished project *) : a 2011 unfinished project
 

That guy with no name’s Star Wars Trilogy (2019 Blu-Ray regrade) (CANCELLED)
 

OMEN-_-'s regrading/editing original trilogy using blu-rays and german hdtv streams to remove bad but not all specialised/blu-ray changes (* unfinished project *) : 2011 unfinished project
 

NeverarGreat’s A New Hope DVD Color Correction (*unfinished project * - a mass of information) : 2013 unfinished project
 

Molly’s Using the '04 SE DVD version to restore the Original (* unfinished * - lots of info) : 2004 unfinished project (and the start of what would become mverta’s ‘Star Wars: Legacy’ project)
 

Ocpmovie’s “Classic Editions” (2004 SE DVD & TR47 LD hybrid - all 4 projects have been released):-
• IV
• V
• VI
• IV 2.0
 

PaulisDead2221’s “Vintage Editions”
• IV (* unfinished project *)
• V (Released)
 

Saga Preservation Projects (some are Original Trilogy & Prequels based - before the Sequels) can be found in the next post…

(such as schorman’s HDTV Star Wars Saga Preservation (Released) quality project)

Non-English Language Original Trilogy Projects…

cfillak’s Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Special Navajo Edition) Official DVD (Released) - now also on Disney+, in 1080p
 

Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda’s Stjärnornas Krig - Swedish 16mm print (Released)
 

Leonardo’s Preserving the “Italian” Original Trilogy (Released)
 

Martineus Preserving the “Spanish” Original Trilogy (Released)
 

R2D2’s Preserving the “German” Original Trilogy (Released)
 

Laserschwert’s German Theatrical Versions based on Harmy’s Despecialized Editions (all 3 projects have been Released)
• Krieg der Sterne
• Das Imperium schlägt zurück
• Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
 

Laserschwert’s “Krieg der Sterne” - Trilogie: German 4K versions (Released) (based on oohteedee’s D+77/D+80/OTD83)
 

marvins’ Preserving the “French” Original Trilogy - ANH V1.0 released - ESB in progress : Harmy’s Despecialized Editions
 

Sremrofsnart’s Spanish Theater-Recorded Bootleg Videocassette of Return of the Jedi (Released)
 

Put Captain Solo in the Cargo Hold’s Info: The original Latin American Spanish dubbings
 

zombi51’s Idea for preservations of Italian 35mm versions of Star Wars
 

haru KI do’s TV Japanese Dub Trilogy
 

haru KI do’s Star Wars: 1982 Theatrical Japanese Dub (v1.5 Released)
 

• haru KI do’s ANH: 2019 VHS Japanese Dub (WIP) (a 2023 Work In Progress)

• haru KI do’s ESB Revisited: Japanese Dub (v2.0 Released)

• haru KI do’s RotJ: Japanese Dub Complete Edition (Released)

Saga Preservation Projects - including the Original Trilogy…

 
(some projects are Original Trilogy & Prequel Trilogy based - before the Sequel Trilogy was filmed or completed)
 

‘Saga Preservation Projects’ can be found, here:-

Prequel & Sequel Trilogy (+ Saga-based; with the Original Trilogy) preservation projects… (and then scroll down)

The Lost Cut (of the 1977 Star Wars film)

 
‘The Lost Cut’ projects can be found, here:-

Star Wars - Miscellaneous Preservation Projects… (and then scroll down)
 
 

1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ some discussion threads)…

Despite George Lucas saying this about the 1997 Special Editions being…

“There will only be one. And it won’t be what I would call the ‘rough cut’, it’ll be the ‘final cut’” -

…at the time; they were never actually released on a digital (VCD apart) or high quality format for the public to buy & own.

Projects include VCD, VHS, laserdisc, bootleg DVD, HDTV, and 4K film projects - for the 1997 Special Editions of the Original Trilogy…

poita’s 1997 Star Wars Special Edition 35mm Project (a WIP) : a Work In Progress

The Aluminum Falcon’s Star Wars: A New Hope (1997 Special Edition) - 35mm Calibrated Scan [Donations Needed!]

^ see this post for information on The Aluminum Falcon’s Empire Strikes Back 1997 Special Edition scanned project.

deathstar1138’s Star Wars SE 4K - 1997 (Released) (Project 4K97 - by TN1 at TheStarWarsTrilogy•com)

^ Info for Project 4K97 - the 1997 Special Editions, can be found on the TSWT forums - http://forums.thestarwarstrilogy.com

Some invite information for joining the TSWT forums - the ‘TheStarWarsTrilogy.com - and invite codes to it’ thread

1997 ReSpecialized / 1997 SE Reconstruction Projects…

 
Harmy’s STAR WARS ReSpecialized Edition '97R (Released) - HD Reconstruction of Star Wars (A New Hope)

^ there are no ReSpecialized Editions by Harmy for Empire Strikes Back or Return Of The Jedi.
 

adywan’s THE STAR WARS SAGA - 1080P AVCHD DVD-9 for PS3 & Blu-Ray players - Episodes 1, 4 & 5 available - '97 HD ESB

^ ADYWAN’S 1997 SE ESB RECONSTRUCTION IN HD. (Available) - an info thread by That guy with no name
 

ImBateman’s Empire Strikes Back 1997 Special Edition HD (a more accurate) Reconstruction (Released) - HD Reconstruction
 

ImBateman’s Return of the Jedi 1997 Special Edition HD Reconstruction (Released) - HD Reconstruction

‘Regular’ 1997 Special Edition Preservation Projects…

 
dark_jedi’s Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition - Various Projects Info (Released) (multiple projects featured & discussed)
 

kk650’s Star Wars Original Trilogy: Semi-Specialised Edition HD - Info Wanted for Improvements Please! (Released)
 

pj’s ANH 1997 Inspired Regrade with SE Soundmix (Version 2 Released)
 

newguy’s Star Wars ANH Bluray Semi-Despecialized & CC (JASWFP) (Released)
 

Niphoet’s 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released)
 

satanika’s 1997 Special Edition VCDs-on-DVD COMPLETISTS/COLLECTORS ONLY (Released) - VCD project
 

Ell the Ewok’s Idea: Has anyone done anything with the VCDs? (with project release info) - VCD project + info
 

Segaflip’s The Official Segaflip Release Thread - including a VCD project release
 

JawsTDS’ TDS TRILOGY: Specialized Regraded Edition (Released) (1997, 2004 & 2011 SEs combination)
 

borisanddoris’ Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs (Released)
 

murdav’s Star Wars: A New Hope (1997SE) - Download the Fan-Made 3D Conversion in 2160p HFR (Released)
 

Director’s Original Trilogy: Special Edition 1997 Restoration | v1.0 Available now - a 480p quality project; unknown sources
 

STENDEC’s Hybrid SE (part-finished project?) : (a part-finished project?)
 

poita’s 1997 Star Wars Special Edition 35mm Project (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

DrDre’s Star Wars Trilogy SE bluray color regrade (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

emanswfan’s Star Wars OT SE 1080p 70mm Filmized Concept (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

Max_Rebo’s ‘97 SE superset’ preservation (* unfinished project *) : 2008 unfinished project

1997 Special Edition Laserdisc Preservation Projects ('97 releases onwards)…

dark_jedi’s 97’ SE laserdisc transfer set including extras… (Released)
 

LeeThorogood’s PAL LaserDisc Preservation Project - '97 SE Finished, '95 THX Finished
 

Jetrell Fo’s Star Wars Special Edition Trilogy Japan Laserdiscs (2000 set) (Released)
 

Master Skywalker’s .:. “MS Star Wars: Special Edition 0.77” PAL Project Release thread .:. (Released)
 

ZigZig’s Preservation of SE97 Laserdiscs (a WIP) : a 2020 Work In Progress
 

Jetrell Fo’s The 1997 OT Special Edition Trilogy Preservation Standards Thread (* unfinished *) : 2012 unfinished project
 

cain spaans’ Special Edition 1997 Laserdisc Preservation (* unfinished project *) : 2013 unfinished project
 

^ 1997 Special Edition laserdisc projects can also be found in the ‘Original Trilogy Preservations - Videotape, CED, & Laserdisc’ section.

1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Project Discussion Threads…

Including answers to the oft-asked 'Where are the 1997 SE DV / Reivax / Flunk / adywan ‘97 ESB in HD / 1997 OT SE in HD projects?’…

Idea: Preserving the 1997 Special Editions of the Star Wars Original Trilogy on DVD-R - 2004 thread, by Millhouse

The 1997 Star Wars Special Edition Trilogy Preservation Standards Thread - 2012 thread, by Jetrell Fo

1997 SE DV Broadcast Info & Discussion - 2009 thread, by dark_jedi (multiple projects; including the Reivax DTV version)

Is there still a way to obtain Flunk 1997 special editions? - 2021 thread, by 97Scanner

Help: looking for… 1997 SE - both the Flunk and Reivax versions - 2010 thread, by dark_jedi

Help: Looking for… Reivax DTV Capture of the 1997 Special Edition - 2021 thread, by CloakedDragon97

Help: Looking for… Adywan’s 1997 SE Reconstruction for Empire Strikes Back in HD - 2021 thread, by That guy with no name

Help: looking for… Could you point me to adywan’s 1997 SE of ESB in HD project? - 2009 thread, by dickalan (+ 1997 SEs)

Info: Star Wars: A New Hope (1997 SE) - GKAR Vs SET [ruLes] - split screen comparison - 2013 info thread, by spoRv
 

Info for Project 4K97 - the 1997 Special Editions, can be found on the TSWT forums - http://forums.thestarwarstrilogy.com

^ Some invite information for joining the TSWT forums - the ‘TheStarWarsTrilogy.com - and invite codes to it’ thread

Info Wanted: Are the 1997 Special Edition releases preserved? - 2011 thread, by ROFLRICK

What Are The Best 1997 Special Edition Preservations? - 2014 thread, by Darth Lucas

Info Wanted: The 1997 Special Edition preservations - any in HD? - 2016 thread, by Jp4195

1997 and 2004 OT preservations in HD? - 2021 thread, by Fang Zei

Info Wanted: Highest quality version or reconstruction of 1997 SE of ROTJ? - 2017 thread, by Aiwendil

Info Wanted: Link to Star wars 1997 special editions? - 2016 thread, by mikeb960

Help: looking for… 1997 SE TB Digital Broadcasts - 2007 thread, by wainsco

Help: looking for… 1997 Special Edition Preservations? - 2012 thread, by djchaseb

Help: looking for… 1997 special editions? - 2013 thread, by joed424

Help: looking for… Where to find Star Wars SE 1997 Trilogy preservations…? - 2016 thread, by leMORSEaPLUMES

Help: looking for… Star Wars trilogy 1997 Special Editions - 2018 thread, by metalboyz

Help: looking for 97 special editions - 2023 thread, by 2004 star wars fan

Help: looking for… Star Wars 1997 Special Edition - French Edition - 2024 thread, by Cedone95 (either VHS or laserdisc)
 

Info Wanted: has anyone done a VCD to DVD ‘Star Wars Saga’ preservation? - VCD info; 2006 thread, by StarWarsFan1976

Idea: Star Wars VCD - VCD info; 2004 thread, by bad_karma24

The Original Trilogy on VCD (Video Compact Disc) - albeit the 1997 Special Edition - 2021 thread, by oojason

^ more discussion threads re the 1997 Special Editions can be found in the Theatrical Cuts vs. Subsequent Releases section; such as the informative Star Wars Trilogy 1997 Special Edition DVDs? thread.
 

The ‘1997 SE : The changes to the OT films & general 1997 Special Edition discussion thread’ also contains more information.

Saga Preservation Projects (some are Original Trilogy & Prequels based - before the Sequels), can be found in the post below…

Prequel & Sequel Trilogy (+ Saga-based; with the OT) preservation projects…

 
All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).

Prequel Trilogy:-

johnboy’s Idea: Theatrical PT Preservation… Any takers? - 2006 ideas and info thread
 

ZigFried’s Help: looking for… Prequel Preservations… - 2006 info & discussion thread
 

Ryan-SWI’s Info & Help: looking for… W/O/C Prequel Trilogy TV Broadcasts Preservations - 2021 info & discussion thread
 

Chris358cp’s Info: Star Wars Prequels on VHS: Original theatrical versions - 2019 info & discussion thread
 

spoRv’s 4K99EN (proof of concept) - 2022 info thread
 

Jetrell Fo’s VCD’s, Companions for AOTC & ROTS??? - 2006 info & discussion thread
 

Info for 4K99, 4K02, & 4K05 - the Prequel Trilogy, can be found on the TSWT forums - http://forums.thestarwarstrilogy.com

^ Some invite information for joining the TSWT forums - the ‘TheStarWarsTrilogy.com - and invite codes to it’ thread

KK650’s Regraded Prequel Trilogy films (Released) (see below for more KK650 Re-graded projects for ST and Standalone films)
• TPM
• AOTC
• ROTS

emanswfan’s Star Wars Prequels 35mm 4K Filmized Editions by Emanswfan (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

MJBenito’s Star Wars Prelogy | 4K Filmized Remaster (a WIP) : 2024 Work In Progress
 

Cade Skywalker’s The Color Altered Prequels (* unfinished project *) : 2009 unfinished project
 

NightStalkerPoet’s Quick and Dirty PT OTified (* unfinished project *) : 2014 unfinished project

The Phantom Menace:-

 
clutchins’ Info: Theatrical TPM Discussion Thread - 2017 info & discussion thread
 

ImBateman’s Phantom Menace bootleg VHS preservation (Released)
 

Handman’s The Phantom Menace - Original Theatrical Cut: (Pan & Scan) VHS Preservation (Released) - VHS
 

althor1138’s The Phantom Menace: Japanese Laserdisc Preservation - MKV Available now (Released)
 

ZigZig’s Star Wars I - The Phantom Menace - ZigZig’s Laserdisc Preservation (Released)
 

spoRv’s The Phantom Menace - upscale to UHD (Released)
 

adywan’s The Phantom Menace - Theatrical Version (Released)
 

Topper Harley’s The Phantom Menace - Theatrical HD - Topper’s Version (Released)
 

SparkySywer’s The Phantom Menace - A “Good Enough” HD Reconstruction (Released)
 

Bobson Dugnutt’s The Phantom Menace - Bobson’s Theatrical HD Recontruction v1 (Released)
 

RU.08’s The Phantom Menace 1080p Theatrical Preservation (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

LHSmarchingredcoat’s The Phantom Menace HD Theatrical Reconstruction (rough draft uploaded) (WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

Chewielewis’ Phantom Menace '99 - HD Theatrical Version by Chewielewis (a WIP) : a 2018 Work In Progress
 

ZigZig’s THE PHANTOM MENACE Theatrical reconstruction 1080p (a WIP) - a 2018 Work In Progress
 

ZigZig’s The Phantom Menace - Theatrical version scanned in 4K (a WIP) - a 2019 Work In Progress
 

CloakedDragon97’s The Phantom Menace: The Theatrical Version (cancelled project) : a cancelled project
 

RU.08’s The Phantom Menace on 35mm (* unfinished project *) : a 2019 unfinished project
 

none’s SWxTPM-4DWHUXGA - a 2012 experimental 4D TPM project thread
 

MonkeyLizard10’s Some of the snipes and attached trailers that ran before TPM in the U.S.

Attack Of The Clones:-

 
Bobson Dugnutt’s Attack of the Clones - Centropy Theatrical Telesync “Remastered” (Released)
 

Pickle2503’s Attack of the Clones Theatrical Preservation(ish) (Released)
 

Chris358cp’s Attack of the Clones: Color Correction of the Blu-Ray (Released)
 

spoRv’s Attack of the Clones - Centropy UAR version (Released)
 

CourtlyHades296’s Attack of the Clones 35mm - on eBay, bought - and now project thread (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

MonkeyLizard10’s AOTC 35mm historical preservation (WIP) - scan complete, fully funded, entered final processing tweaking stage - 2022 Work In Progress
 

clutchins’ Info: Theatrical AOTC Discussion Thread - 2015 info & discussion thread
 

jp4195’s Info: How Many Versions are there of the AOTC? - a 2016 info & discussion thread

Attack Of The Clones IMAX: Info & Discussion Threads…

 
• IMAX cut of AOTC - a 2005 thread, by Tim Lehrbach

• Preserving episodes 1-3? (with Imax discussions) - a 2005 thread, by Doctor M

• AOTC - IMAX Edit (?) - a 2006 thread, by TheCassidy

• AOTC IMAX Aspect Ratio - a 2023 thread, by thephantomaton

• Attack of the Clones: The IMAX Cut? - a 2008 thread, by Kurgan

• Theater Performance Preservations - a 2010 thread, by none

• Theatrical AOTC Discussion Thread - a 2015 thread, by clutchins

• Recreating Attack of the Clones: IMAX Experience - a 2016 thread, by CourtlyHades296

• Preserving Attack of the Clones: The IMAX Experience - a 2016 thread, by CourtlyHades296

Revenge Of The Sith:-

 
Bobson Dugnutt’s Revenge of the Sith - Bobson’s Theatrical Reconstruction (Released)
 

Bobson Dugnutt’s Revenge of the Sith - Workprint “Remastered” (Released)
 

SmokedSalmonellaSalad’s ROTS 4K HDR Regrade (a WIP) : a 2023 Work In Progress
 

SleepyBear’s Info: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith Theatrical Cut Preservation (* unfinished *) : unfinished project

‘BackStroke Of The West’ - FanPedia Page : Fandom Page : Wikipedia Post : FanLore Page : TV Tropes Page : IMDB Page

^ ‘The full dub gained over 12 million views on YouTube before Disney took it down in September 2024.’ - IMDB article.
 

 
Backstroke of the West Dubbed Version (Released) - info and project thread, by TheThirdGathers himself
 

Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished?) - info, discussion & part-finished project thread by andy_k_250
 

Backstroke of the West DUB (Released) - an ROTS project by LazerMasken
 

‘Backstroke of the West’ with retail DVD quality : FINISHED & RELEASED - an ROTS project by marioxb
 

‘Backstroke of the West’ with retail DVD quality : FINISHED & RELEASED - an ROTS project by Zion
 

Star War - The Third Gathers - Backstroke of the West - HD Remaster - Preservation Edition (Released) - an ROTS project by Porkula
 

Backstroke of the West dub - VHS Bootleg Edition (WIP) - an ROTS project by Space Hunter M
 

Idea: Backstroking the other movies - idea, info & discussion thread by Ripplin.

Sequel Trilogy preservation projects / info…

The Force Awakens:-

 
Avatar_Emil_Borg’s Idea & Info: The VHS Awakens (The Force Awakens VHS emulation) - 2019 idea & information thread
 

Ryan SWI’s Info: The Force Awakens - Home Video Version; NOT Theatrical Cut - differences - 2016 information thread
 

mapet13’s Info: Evidence of TFA Changes in Blu-ray? - 2016 information thread
 

dark_jedi’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Team Blu Bonus Blu-ray (Released)
 

mapet318’s The Force Awakens: 1.78:1 scenes in 2D? - with recreation of IMAX scene (Released)
 

TheUnshakenVA’s The Force Awakens - Open Matte? - query thread - see SpenceEdit’s post for release info

The Last Jedi:-

 
Mavimao’s The Last Jedi - Isolated Score (Released) - 2019 audio project thread
 

DrDre’s The Last Jedi regrade - One LUT to rule them all… (Released)

The Rise Of Skywalker:-

 
bbghost’s The Rise of Skywalker: color grade changes on Disney+ - 2021 info & discussion thread
 

spoRv’s The Rise of Skywalker - theatrical (!) regrade

Sequel Trilogy - Miscellaneous:-

 
KK650’s Regraded Star Wars films (Released) (see above for more KK650 Regraded projects for Prequel Trilogy films):-
• TFA
• TLJ

Saga Preservation Projects (some are OT & PT based - before the ST)…

schorman13’s HDTV Star Wars Saga Preservation (Released)
 

Wookie Groomer’s project (IrishLuck1980’s thread) for Wookie Groomer’s 1080p Star Wars Saga (Released)
 

spoRv’s WOWOW Star Wars Saga (Released) - with much kudos to Molly
 

KK650’s Regraded Star Wars films (all the KK650 projects below have been Released)
• TPM
• AOTC
• ROTS
• TFA
• TLJ
• Rogue One
 

adywan’s The Star Wars Saga - 1080P AVCHD DVD-9 for PS3 & Blu-Ray players (Eps 1, 4 & 5 Released)
 

Darth Lucas’ Star Wars Custom Blu Ray Saga Set (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

Yotsuya’s Saga Color Regrade (* unfinished project *) : 2016 unfinished project
 

Yotsuya’s Yotsuya’s Saga Preservation and Restoration (* unfinished project *) : 2017 unfinished project
 

spoRv’s Star Wars Saga - Extra Extended Edition (1080p) (* unfinished project *) : 2016 unfinished project
 

Neptune’s Star Wars Saga 3D Conversion Project. a 2013 thread; password protected files - passwords are unknown…

^ Murdavs has released a 3D SE stereoscopic project - see here for more information (on Page 5 of Neptune’s thread above)

or…

murdav’s Star Wars: A New Hope (1997SE) - Download the Fan-Made 3D Conversion in 2160p HFR (Released)

Star Wars: Beyond The Main Saga - Preservation Projects…

 
Beyond The Main Saga: Anthology/Standalone Films, Holiday Special, 2 Ewok movies, + animated Ewoks, Droids, & Clone Wars series
 

All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).

Rogue One…

 
spoRv’s Rogue One: * visual database * of shots not in the final cut - a 2019 information & discussion thread
 

spoRv’s Rogue One UAR: anyone interested? (* unfinished project *) : a 2018 unfinished project
 

MattMahdi’s Rogue One – a bonus disc? - a 2023 information & discussion thread
 

Pineapples101’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Archive - a 2023 information & discussion thread for his superb archive project
 

KK650’s Regraded Star Wars films (Released) : Rogue One

Solo…

 
emanswfan’s Solo: A Colorful 80’s Version (* on hiatus *) : a 2019 ‘on hiatus’ project
 

Chase Adams’ SOLO - A subtler remaster of ‘The Bold One’ (unfinished project) : an unfinished project

The 1978 Holiday Special…

 
Zion’s Star Wars Holiday Special - Zion Hybrid v3 (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

Zion’s Star Wars Holiday Special thread - Zion Hybrid v2 (Released)
 

SKot’s Preserving the…cringe…Star Wars Holiday Special (Released) (& a massive info thread)
 

EditDroid’s New SWHS EditDroid version released - a 2016 thread, by puzosep
 

MechaSalesman’s THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 4K HDR REMASTER (with 1978 Commercials) - in 4K
 

Super Cookie 64’s My 1080p version of Mecha Salesman’s 4K upscale of EditDroid’s The Holiday Special (Released)
 

Tasjo’s Star Wars Holiday Special - WHIO 1st Gen VHS Preservation (Released)
 

Sishyo512’s Restoring the wondrously disastrous Star Wars Holiday Special (Released)
 

beeswithchainsaws’s The Star Wars Holiday Special: Remastered and Restored (Released)
 

g-force’s Holiday Special: Boba Fett Cartoon - remastered. (Released)
 

MasterKal’s Holiday Special Cartoon - “The Story of the Faithful Wookiee” - dubbed in Spanish (Released)
 

Joel’s Star Wars Holiday Special 1080P AI Upscale and Reconstruction - Part-Finished
 

Darth telly’s The Star Wars Holiday Special: The Definitive Release (Help Needed) (WIP) : 2022 Work In Progress
 

Morphzero’s Star Wars Holiday Special - Ultimate Edition (* unfinished project / on hold *) : 2019 unfinished project
 

Alejandrojohanson’s Help: looking for… the 2 Ewok Movies & Holiday Special in HD or Blu-Ray - 2017 info & discussion thread

Ewok Films: ‘The Ewok Adventure’ (aka ‘Caravan Of Courage’), & ‘Battle For Endor’…

 
tbird’s The Ewok movies; ‘The Ewok Adventure’ and ‘The Battle for Endor’ - TV Preservation (Released) (2017)
 

tbird’s The Ewok Adventure (a.k.a. Caravan of Courage) & Ewoks: The Battle For Endor television preservation (2015)
 

Rancor022’s Project Ewok | Caravan of Courage & The Battle for Endor - 4K Upscales (Released)
 

skyjedi2005’s Info for… the Ewok films: ‘Battle For Endor’ and ‘Caravan Of Courage’… - 2005 info & discussion thread
 

Alejandrojohanson’s Help: looking for… the 2 Ewok Movies & Holiday Special in HD or Blu-Ray - 2017 info & discussion thread
 

TGR97’s Info Wanted: the 2 Ewok Theatrical Movies - any HD Upscales? - 2019 info and discussion thread
 

Trooperman’s The 2 Ewok Films - ‘Caravan Of Courage’ (aka ‘The Ewok Adventure’), & ‘Battle For Endor’ - 2005 discussion thread - in the ‘Beyond the Original Trilogy’ forum
 

Moiisty’s The 2 Star Wars Ewok Movies now on Disney+; a comparison of quality? - 2021 discussion thread

‘Ewoks’ - animated tv series…

 
pittrek’s “The Ewoks Project - Animated TV Series” DVD set (now on myspleen) (Released)
 

Darth telly’s The Ewoks & Droids adventure hour reconstruction (Help needed) a 2022 Work In Progress
 

pittrek’s Droids and Ewoks, anybody? - a 2011 info & discussion thread
 

Codester’s The offical Codester Ewoks release board (* unfinished *) : a 2005 unfinished project
 

Trooperman’s The 2 Ewok Films - ‘Caravan Of Courage’ (aka ‘The Ewok Adventure’), & ‘Battle For Endor’ discussion thread - in ‘Beyond the Original Trilogy’ forum; may contain some info on other Ewok content…

‘Droids’ - animated tv series…

 
Video Collector’s DROIDS PAL VHS Preservation 4-DVD set (Released)
 

the ugnaught’s Droids Series Complete Set. Reconstruction from multiple sources. V1.0 is out! (Released)
 

Darth telly’s The Ewoks & Droids adventure hour reconstruction (Help needed) a 2022 Work In Progress
 

pittrek’s Droids and Ewoks, anybody? - a 2011 info & discussion thread
 

newt’s ‘Star Wars - Droids’ animated tv series - preservation ideas - a 2009 info & discussion thread

Clone Wars - 2003 animated TV series… (by Genndy Tartakovsky)

 
DavidMDaut’s Recreating the TV Edits of the 2003 Clone Wars Series (HD) (Released)
 

Mecha Salesman’s Info: 4K upscales of 2003 Clone Wars (Tartakovsky’s animated tv series) (Released) - thread by Gonk-DB94
 

Tackel’s Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) in 4K (Released)
 

GabinDayback’s 2003 Clone Wars [Micro-Series] - Original Broadcast Restoration / Chapter Format (RELEASED)
 

Star Wars - Miscellaneous Preservation Projects…

SW Misc. Projects; Return Of The Ewok, THX Discs, Making Magic, Behind The Magic, Star Tours, General Misc. Projects, The Lost Cut…
 

All project threads listed in are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’, ‘WIP’, or ‘info thread’ etc).

Return Of The Ewok:-

 
Ocpmovie’s (and SKot’s) DVD: Return of the Ewok - and Other Little Films (Released) - a 2005 release, info & discussion thread
 

other Return Of The Ewok threads…
 

• Info: Return of the Ewok - is the original 16mm really lost? - a 2010 info & discussion thread
 

• Info: Return of the Ewok on Hyperspace - a 2005 info & discussion thread
 

• Does anyone have links to HD Return of the Ewok? - a 2023 thread
 

• Return of The Ewok and the 40th Anniversary - a 2023 info thread
 

Trooperman’s The 2 Ewok Films - ‘Caravan Of Courage’ (aka ‘The Ewok Adventure’), & ‘Battle For Endor’ discussion thread - in the ‘Beyond the Original Trilogy’ section; may contain some info on other Ewok content…

THX Discs:-

 
pjvader’s THX WOW! HD 1080p Lucasfilm Demo Clip Reconstruction 5.1 & dts-HD 6.1 (Released) - a 2014 release
 

pjvader’s THX WOW! New 4K Fan Edit and Special Edition Versions (Released) - a 2019 release
 

digitalfreaknyc’s THX Ultimate Demo Disc? (now found and released) - a 2019 release
 

borisanddoris’ THX Wow… in HD? 720p & 1080p (Released) - a 2013 release

Making Magic (1996 CD-ROM):-

 
Wookieepedia page for Making Magic : Internet Archive page for Making Magic : The SWCA page for Making Magic
 

FanFiltration’s ‘Star Wars: Making Magic Preservation’ (Released)
 

GuruKenn’s “Re-Making Magic DVD” (My Little Project on the CD-ROM “Making Magic”) - 2005 unfinished project
 

Star Wars Comparison’s ‘Star Wars: Making Magic’ - on YouTube - post by oojason
 

Rodney2187’s Guide to Star Wars Documentaries and Special Features thread
 

for more info - the project below contains both ‘Making Magic’ and ‘Beyond The Magic’ CD-ROM deleted scene content:-
 

Ocpmovie’s (and SKot’s) DVD: Return of the Ewok - and Other Little Films (Released) - a 2005 release, info & discussion thread

Behind The Magic (1998 CD-ROM):-

 
Wookieepedia page for Behind The Magic : Internet Archive page for Behind The Magic : Amazon page (for info only)
 

Jambe Davdar’s Star Wars Behind the Magic - HELP - 2003 info thread
 

Regicidal_Maniac’s Star Wars Behind The Magic DVD - 2004 info thread
 

GuruKenn’s Star Wars Behind The Magic DVD - 2005 info thread
 

MasterKal’s Behind the Magic CD-ROMs - 2023 info thread; see MaterKal’s posts for WIP project
 

Rodney2187’s Guide to Star Wars Documentaries and Special Features thread
 

For more info…
 

ocpmovie’s Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released) thread
 

Ocpmovie’s (and SKot’s) DVD: Return of the Ewok - and Other Little Films (Released) contains both ‘Making Magic’ & ‘Beyond The Magic’ CD-ROM deleted scene content

Star Tours (1 & 2):-

 
Takin’ a Ride’s STAR TOURS (1987) Restoration and Saving of the Original Movie Attraction (Released)
 

pjvader’s Star Tours preservation dvd (Released) - also see darth_ender’s quality posts for more info on his project
 

darth_ender’s Info: Complete Star Tours 2 (many clips available within) - 2012 info & link thread
 

fishmanlee’s Star Tours II: The Adventure Continues soundtrack by Michael Giacchino (Released)
 

BloodnoseThePirate’s Star Tours - 2011 info & discussion thread - in ‘The Expanded Universe’ forum

General Miscellaneous Projects:-

 
emmett’s Star Wars: Path of the Jedi - Preservation Effort (Released)
 

none’s George Lucas Super Live Adventure (Released)
 

OmegaMattman’s Star Wars Trilogy: Hyperspace Collection - 720p AVCHD Project - See Post 42 for final details! (Released)
 

none’s AN EMPIRE SPIK BOOTLEG - FAN COMMENTARY EDITION (Released)
 

Oleo’s my Empire Strikes Back ‘Concept and Storyboard’ Short video project (Released)
 

andij’s Star Wars: The Interactive Video Board Game (1996, Parker) (* unfinished project *) : a 2005 unfinished project
 

daveytod’s ‘Star Wars: The Interactive Board Game’ DVD…a daveytod release (Released)
 

Figrin D’aniel’s Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: Saga Edition DVD (2024 Work In Progress / Help Required)
 

TK-949’s Recreating the classic Read Along Books (Released)
 

Molly’s Attempt to restore the original 20th Century Fox logos (Released)
 

EdFarmer’s Recreating “A long time ago” (Released)
 

That guy with no name’s ESB: Unfinished lightsaber effects restoration. - from in TN1’s “ESB Scope Teaser”
 

none’s ILM 1976-8 Super-8 - David Berry (Released)
 

none’s STAR WARS ASCIIMATION in WQXGA or QSXGA
 

Laserschwert’s TIE Fighter - Original Videogame Soundtrack (Released)
 

k_bacon’s TIE Fighter - Computer Game Soundtrack Selfmade Album (Released)
 

TheGoodElephant’s Info: Richard Pryor Star Wars Bar (up on YouTube)
 

Darth telly’s Star Wars PSA upscale/remaster (WIP)
 

screams in the void’s Telease Inc. - MAAST - “The Television Technology for the 80’s” (1980) May be useful for preservationists
 
 

nobodybutjarjar42’s savestarwars.com archive - with info on none’s archiving too 👍

The Lost Cut…

 
TM2YC’s The Star Wars: The Lost Workprint (* unfinished project - lots of info *) : a 2013 unfinished project
 

Obi Benuubi’s Star Wars: The Lost Cut Reconstruction Project (* unfinished project *) : a 2014 unfinished project
 

darth_ender’s Star Wars: The Lost Cut (WIP) : a 2018 Work In Progress
 

RIJIR’s Idea: Virtual Lost Cut - Fan Edit (2012 thread) : Info Wanted: Is anyone doing a “Virtual” Lost Cut? (2007 thread)
 

Kennerado’s Info: The “Lost Cut” Of ANH - info & discussion thread (2004)
 

13las’ Info: Star Wars The Lost Cut - Everything We Know About It thread (inc his quality “The Lost Cut - Explained” video)
 

Ronster’s Info: Star Wars - The Lost Cut is not exactly what you think it is… thread
 

T’bone’s The Lost Cut of Star Wars info article at the StarWarz website.

Deleted Scene Preservation & Restoration Projects (and some discussions)…

Including an 'Individual Scene Preservation / Reocnstruction (from any Star Wars release)’ section.
 

All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).

spoRv’s Star Wars: deleted and extended scenes database - a 2016 information thread
 

spoRv’s Extras on SW laserdiscs and not on DVD or BD… - a 2013 information thread
 

pittrek’s Info: Star Wars unseen - to find all deleted scenes from all 6 Saga movies - a 2014 information thread
 

none’s Info: the ‘Star Wars Uncut’ website -± ESBU Trailer - a 2009 information thread
 

RIJIR’s Info: Condition of the 2011 Bluray deleted scenes… Quite rough. - 2011 information thread
 

Jambe Davdar’s SDCC Star Wars Deleted Scenes Montage!! - a 2011 information thread - in ‘Original Trilogy Discussion’
 

Lexx’s Deleted scenes on the 2011 BD - a 2011 information thread - in ‘Original Trilogy Discussion’
 

zombie84’s OT Deleted Scenes Discussion - a 2011 information thread - in ‘Original Trilogy Discussion’
 

negative1’s Info: cleaning up dirty frames for scenes - a 2012 information and testing thread
 

Kurgan’s Idea & Info: Star Wars Deleted Scenes - Reincorporated? - a 2011 information and testing thread
 

Star Wars Purist’s Idea & Info: Star Wars OOT with Deleted Scenes? - a 2012 information thread thread

Projects…

MoveAlong’s .:. The Lost Scenes .:. (Complete & Released)
 

Bobson Dugnutt’s Star Wars: Leftovers - A Collection of Raw Footage and Deleted Scenes (Released)
 

darth_ender’s Deleted, altered, and alternate material project (Released)
 

samtheq’s Announcing: “STAR WARS - the cutting room floor” (Released)
 

Bobson Dugnutt’s Star Wars: A New Hope - The Darklighter Cut (Released) - a 2018 project with many deleted scenes restored
 

bryantmh’s AI Upscaling of Deleted Scenes and other content (Released)
 

kg1977’s Original trilogy deleted scenes restored Project? : a 2022 Work In Progress
 

Fruit672’s Enhancement of a deleted EMP scene : a 2022 Work In Progress
 

spoRv’s Star Wars saga - Extra Extended Edition (1080p) (* unfinished project / WIP *) : a 2017 Work In Progress
 

OldMateMatt’s Restoration Of The Star Wars Deleted Scenes (a WIP) : a 2017 Work In Progress
 

cruel1079’s Original Trilogy Extended Edition (* unfinished project * - lots of deleted scene info*) : a 2014 unfinished project
 

Zero’s Clean-up and restoration of deleted scenes (* unfinished project *) : a 2011 unfinished project
 

fishmanlee’s Star Wars: Extended Edition (* unfinished project *) : a 2014 unfinished project
 

Neglify’s Bad news for anybody wanting to use the deleted scenes in a TFA fanedit or extended edition - a 2016 information thread (many of the deleted scenes have since been completed)
 

xxtelecine 7xx’s Open Vote for the priority of Time Code Removal from Deleted Scenes for The Force Awakens - a 2017 information thread - with some finished deleted scenes
 

DominicCobb’s Info: Fixing the TFA and TLJ Deleted Scenes - a 2018 information thread
 

spoRv’s Rogue One: visual database of shots not in the final cut - a 2019 information thread
 

Sheepish’ Best HD Version(s) of Prequel Deleted Scenes? - a 2016 information thread; Hal 9000’s “Prequel FanEdit Care Package”
 

JustDC’s Prequel Trilogy Deleted Scenes - AI Upscale (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

Alderaan94’s Star Wars Prequels Deleted Scenes (WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

corndrinker’s Info Wanted: Is there a place with all the deleted scenes? - a 2020 information thread
 

Ed Slushie’s Help Wanted: Preserving trailer shots not in the movies project thread.

Individual Scene Preservation / Reconstruction Projects (from any Star Wars release)…

 
Bobson Dugnutt’s ANH Jabba Scene Pre-Special Edition Recreation (a WIP) : a 2019 Work In Progress
 

Sky_'s Star Wars Tosche Station Restored (a WIP) : a 2018 Work In Progress
 

Jonno’s 1977 UK theatre intro reconstruction (Released)
 

beeswithchainsaws’ “Max Rebo Band Source” stitch-together/restoration (Released)
 

darkspire17’s Lapti nek/Fancy Man preservation (original pre huttese lyrics) (Completed)
 

yotsuya’s Remastering the 1981 Episode IV Title/Crawl/Flyover (Released)
 

deepanddark20’s HD reconstruction/preservation of “Episode IV A New Hope” opening crawl (Released)
 

schorman13’s I recreated the wipe from ROTS (Released)
 

Brodnation’s Mos Eisley - Restored Sequence (available on youtube)
 

Cgf382’s Luke in the Desert - Star Wars Deleted Scene - Restored (Released)
 

Cgf382’s Deleted Scene Biggs and Luke Scene Restored
 

4thRock’s Ewoks with blasters - a test of Return of the Jedi + Battle for Endor footage - listed here for interest

The ‘Individual Scene Projects’ section in An Index & Help Thread for Star Wars Fan Edits and Other Projects… in the ‘Star Wars Fan Edits’ forum may also be of some interest…
 

Star Wars Documentaries, Specials, Bonus Materials, Trailers, Ads, + more…

(Inc Fan-Made Docs, TV Programs, Specials, Making Of’s, Curiosities, Bonus Materials, Trailers, TV Ads, Public Service Announcements)
 

Some threads in this post do overlap into other categories listed here - ie Documentaries & Specials, Bonus Content & Deleted Scenes…

For information…

 
none’s :F:L:I:M:S:I:P:L:A:S:T: D:A:T:A:B:A:S:E: - a superb archive of many Star Wars releases

none’s Theater Performance Preservations - an Index within (great work from ‘none’)

Msgdm’s ORIGINAL CINEMA RECORDINGS - info thread

none’s Treadwell Collection - mainly VHS sources from back in the day (more great work from ‘none’)

The Official babyhum Release Thread - a quality archive of many SW Documentaries and curiosities

The RowMan “Star Wars” Releases - with array of extras & bonuses; thread by Rikter

Rikter’s STAR WARS: The Torrents thread (now defunct) - 2004 thread - with many documentaries, bonuses & curiosities etc

Rikter’s The Official ANGRYSVN STAR WARS Release Thread - 2005 thread - with many documentaries, bonuses & curiosities etc

none’s SW on TV - Idents, Bumpers, Commercials, Promos, Trailers, Station IDs, Adverts, Breaks, ???

sluggo’s <( The Star Wars Trailers Project )>

Rodney-2187’s Guide to Star Wars Documentaries and Special Features - Index and Links for many GFFA Docs & Specials etc

Documentaries…

 
none’s SW Line Movies/Documentaries/Films/Shorts/Etc - a 2005 information & discussion thread
 

Indy3’s Project To Collect All Star Wars Documentaries - a 2005 information & discussion thread
 

digitalfreaknyc’s HD Documentary Preservations? - a 2011 information & discussion thread
 

poita’s Star Wars Documentaries on Film to be scanned. Donations welcome. (a WIP) _- a 2018 project, scanning and restoring the 16mm Original Trilogy documentaries ‘From Star Wars to Jedi’, ‘The Making of Star Wars’ and Star Wars ‘Classic Creatures’. : a Work In Progress
 

bphil’s “From Star Wars to Jedi The Making of a Saga” - now in HD (Released)
 

Craig Davidson’s The Star Wars Archive (Released) - a wide variety of specials, documentaries & bonus materials.
 

Darth Neo’s The making of The Empire Strikes Back (Michel Parbot) - a 2007 information & discussion thread
 

adywan’s Michel Parbot “The Making of The Empire Strikes Back” Documentary - FULL VERSION FOUND!!! - 2018 thread
 

FanFiltration’s FanFiltration’s… ‘Star Wars: Making Magic’ Preservation (Released)
 

Corellian Sailor’s Preservation Project: “Bilder aus Amerika” - The Making of Return of the Jedi (1983) (Released)
 

baby hum’s Bring Back… Star Wars (Channel Four Documentary) (Released)
 

starkiller’s ‘Beyond Star Wars’ DVD set (Released)
 

digitalfreaknyc’s Info: BBC Special - The Empire Strikes Back
 

Lord Grievous’ Info: Making Of Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back SPFX/Return Of The Jedi Classic Creatures laserdisc rips? - a 2010 info thread
 

AcceptedTheTruth’s Info: MOSW/SPFX/From Star Wars to Jedi/Empire of Dreams - a 2018 info thread
 

digitalfreaknyc’s Help: looking for… ‘Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys’ - Bonus features
 

reave’s Help: looking for… ‘Tatooine Or Bust’
 

Darth Neo’s Dressing a Galaxy DVD
 

Fruit672’s Return Of The Jedi - never released documentary - up on youtube (at the 2017 Salt Lake ComicCon).
 

Fruit672’s Info: BTS Star Wars Ebook question - ‘The Making of Star Wars’ by JW Rinzler - (Enhanced Edition) Ebook info

It may also be worth checking out ‘The Expanded Universe’ Index Thread for more info in the ‘Star Wars Documentary section’ - link
 

as well as Rodney-2187’s helpful & comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Documentaries and Special Features thread 👍

Fan-Made Star Wars Documentaries…

All project threads listed in this section are completed projects - unless stated otherwise (an ‘Unfinished Project’ or ‘WIP’ etc).

Deleted Magic (Released) - by ocpmovie
 

Star Wars: Deleted Magic Revisited (Released) - by ocpmovie (thread by Crygor64)
 

Special Edition Hype (Released) - by ocpmovie

^ includes ‘The Magic and the Mystery’, ‘Star Wars: An MTV Movie Special’, ‘Sci-Fi: The Force Returns’, adverts & more!

Star Wars Begins (Released) - by Jambe Davdar
 

Building Empire (Released) - by Jambe Davdar
 

Returning to Jedi (Released) - by Jambe Davdar
 

Jambe Davdar’s Filmumentaries.com shorts - info thread on some of Jamie’s other short projects
 

The Filmumentaries Podcast - thread by Jambe Davdar
 

Jambe Davdar’s Kenner Hand-cranked viewer and cartridges (Released) thread - with differing takes & alt. footage from the OT
 

Star Wars In Numbers (Released) - by Jambe Davdar
 

Be sure to check out Jambe Davdar’s vimeo channel - https://vimeo.com/filmumentaries …

‘Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth - Life Inside Jabba the Hutt’,
‘Blast it Biggs! Where are you?!’,
‘Do or Do Not’,
‘Return of the Jedi - Special Location Effects’
‘Robert Watts - A Life in Film’

^ as well as his quality non-Star Wars filmumentaries too.

Some info & help for Jambe Davdar’s Filmumentaries of the Original Trilogy (and more)… - an info thread in ‘General Assistance’

ThrowgnCpr’s A Flash of Spoofs (Released)
 

none’s ‘Thee Backslacpkping With Media’ (Released) - ‘An analytical narrative of the media coverage for ‘Revenge Of The Sith’’
 

daveytod’s “The Sith Revealed - A Scrapbook” (Released)
 

daveytod’s The Sith Revealed 2.0 (Released)
 

daveytod’s “The Clones Revealed” (Released)
 

Bobson Dugnutt’s DUELING WITH FATE - The Making of Episode I - A 13-Part Docu-Series (Released!)
 

Bobson Dugnutt’s Falling Into Darkness: The Making of Episode III (Released)
 

adamph79’s My Saga - A Star Wars Fan Documentary (a WIP) : a Work In Progress
 

mmxp’s ‘I Bent My Wookie’ - The Animated Tribute Project (* unfinished project *) : a 2006 unfinished project

Fan-Made Specials…

BlueCopy’s Mr. Plinkett’s Prequel Reviews Remastered in HD (TPM & AOTC - done; ROTS - a WIP) - the RLM PT Video Reviews
 

jwenig’s Info: Troops - on Total Movie DVD - a 2004 information thread
 

Kaal-Jhy’s Info: IMPS The Relentless (Troops 2): A Dead Project?..or what? - a 2005 info thread - in Original Trilogy Discussion
 

RowMan’s Info: The Pink Five Collection - a 2005 information thread
 

Bobby Crispy’s My Star Wars Cartoon I Made in 1978 ( Using 8mm Camera ) (Released) - a 2014 project thread - from years ago

Fan-Made Documentaries on Star Wars Preservation (+ discussions & ideas)…

Rikter’s Idea: ‘STAR WARS - Preserving a Saga’ - My attempt at a documentary film… - a 2018 idea thread
 

Harmy’s Idea: Star Wars Fan Preservations Documentary - a 2013 idea thread
 

EyeShotFirst’s Idea: OriginalTrilogy.com’s own documentary? - a 2009 idea thread
 

cain spaans’ STAR WARS: Points Of Origin - fan documentary (* unfinished project *) - a 2009 unfinished project
 

Spence101287’s Idea: a fan edit documentary? - a 2007 idea thread
 

Spider’s Idea: Let’s do a documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy - a 2004 idea thread

^ any suggestions or recommendations for any similar threads on Documentaries / Fan Projects to be added are most welcome 😃

Bonus Materials (and some ‘Deleted Scenes’, ‘TV Spots’, & ‘Trailers’ threads)…

Including TV Commercials, Advertisements, PSAs / Public Service Announcements, Kenner toy commercials, etc

spoRv’s Star Wars: deleted and extended scenes database - a 2016 information & database thread
 

spoRv’s Star Wars: audio/video bonus material (home video releases) database - a 2016 information & database thread
 

A_New_Hope’s Star Wars OT BONUS materials repository - a 2013 information & discussion thread
 

spoRv’s Extras on SW laserdiscs and not on DVD or BD… - a 2013 information & discussion thread
 

Ed Slushie’s Help Wanted: Preserving trailer shots not in the movies - a 2021 information & discussion thread
 

spoRv’s Rogue One: visual database of shots not in the final cut - a 2019 information thread
 

Rattlehead’s Bonus Material not offered by the major bootleggers - a 2004 information & discussion thread

Commercials, Adverts, TV Spots, PSAs / Public Service Announcements…

 
none’s Info: Star Wars on TV - Idents, Bumpers, Commercials, Promos, Trailers, Station IDs, Adverts - a 2010 info thread
 

none’s STAR WARS - THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE - Is Forever …One Last Time (Television Trilogy Preservation Set + SW Commercial Breaks) -The Ordeal Is Real- & available (Released)
 

wwDarth’s STAR WARS RECREATED TV SPOTS (Released)
 

R2D2’s Star Wars Episode 3 German TV-Reports Collection Vol.1 DVD-5 PAL (Released)
 

SleepyBear’s The Star Wars Saga (Episodes I-VI) TV Spots in Widescreen (Part Finished Project)
 

SKot’s [<( The Star Wars TV Commercials Project )>] (* unfinished project * - a host of info) : a 2006 unfinished project
 

Jambe Davdar Kenner Commercials DVD (Released)
 

Oldfan’s Info Wanted: Star Wars smoking/whooping cough PSA’s - have they been preserved? - a 2018 thread
 

Look Sir. Droids’ Star Wars Anti-Smoking PSA? - 2004 thread; see none’s post for info
 

Darth telly’s Star Wars PSA upscale/remaster (WIP) : a 2022 Work In Progress

Film Trailers - Info & Projects…

 
spoRv’s Star Wars: HD trailers database - a 2015 information and database thread
 

none’s Star Wars Original Trilogy Theatrical and Home Video Trailers Deconstruction - a 2010 information thread
 

Ed Slushie’s Help Wanted: Preserving trailer shots not in the movies - a 2021 information & discussion thread
 

rediscoveredfuture’s Original 1976 Star Wars Trailer Restored (Released)
 

MonkeyLizard10’s 1976 U.S. Star Wars Teaser trailer 35mm scan - a 2022 Work In Progress

&

MonkeyLizard10’s Star Wars 1976 US Teaser Trailer 35mm scan a 2023 thread
 

La Guerre Des Étoiles’s Star Wars French Trailer (Restored) (Released)
 

TK-949’s Preserving the German Original Trilogy Movie Trailers (Released)
 

rediscoveredfuture’s Theatrical 1979 Empire Strikes Back Trailer Restored (Released)
 

Thorr’s 35 mm Star Wars Trilogy SE Trailer WQHD Restoration (Part-Finished)
 

Nehalem501’s 35mm 1997 Special Edition trailer preservation (Part-Finished)
 

Laserschwert’s Star Wars SE German Theatrical Trailers - 35mm Preservation (Released)
 

MonkeyLizard10’s Return Of The Jedi SE 1997 35mm trailer samples. Happy 40th ROTJ!
 

MonkeyLizard10’s Return Of The Jedi SE Trailer ‘D’ 1997! Happy 40th ROTJ! (Released)
 

The Brick Guy’s Star Wars Trilogy Box Set Trailer (1990) Restoration Project (Released)
 

MonkeyLizard10’s The Phantom Menace Trailer ‘A’ (the original U.S. teaser) 35mm 4k scan Released
 

MonkeyLizard10’s The Phantom Menace Trailer ‘B’ (main U.S. trailer) 35mm 4k scan Released) (2022)
 

MonkeyLizard10’s The Phantom Menace Trailer ‘B’ (Main Trailer) 35mm scan presented in UHD (Released) (2024)
 

MonkeyLizard10’s Attack Of The Clones “Black Eyes” Trailer A (US Teaser Trailer) 35mm scan Released)
 

Star Wars Audio Projects (plus some Information & Discussion Threads)…

This section of this ‘Index & Help’ thread is being re-sorted & updated; so there may be some posts being shifted around in the next week or so (from the 6th August, 2020 - onwards).

Information & Discussion Threads…

 
Gonk-DB94’s An Index of OT•com threads on all things the Audio of the Original Trilogy… - a 2020 Index Thread

Moth3r’s Star Wars sound mixes - a 2013 information & discussion thread

yotsuya’s Info: OT Sound Mixes - a 2017 information & discussion thread

morgands1’s Empire Strikes Back audio/70mm Dolby mix - a 2015 information & discussion thread

morgands1’s 70mm vs 35mm Empire Audio difference thread - a 2012 info & discussion thread

arcadayn’s Info: What is the preservation project closest to the original 1977 release? - a 2006 info & discussion thread

none’s Info: International Audio (including Voice-Over Translations) - a 2012 information & discussion thread

KurganX’s Audio Description/Descriptive Audio Star Wars… - a 2022 info and discussion thread

enderdrag64’s Star Wars - John Williams rough cut information - a 2024 information thread

pants’ 1984 VHS Hi-Fi Sound – A better source for the ’77 stereo mix? - a 2007 information & discussion thread

Neil S. Bulk’s Info: Any Interest In A Corrected 2004 DVD?; “Deliberate Creative Decisions” info - a 2007 idea & info thread

Rebelscum’s Info: Is there 5.1 surround sound on Despecialized Editions? - a 2013 info thread

Octorox’s Info: Star Wars 77 six track mix with mono changes? - a 2017 info thread

GroovyLord’s Info: The best audio, and differences between the many audio tracks available? - a 2015 info thread

Protocol Droid’s Info: Is this amateur audio recording of SW77 any use? - a 2012 info thread

darth_ender’s Info: How to download the audio from the Star Wars soundboard - a 2015 info thread

timdiggerm’s Star Wars - The Temp Track - a 2010 info thread on pre-John Williams music being used for Star Wars '77

NeverarGreat’s Isolating Music and Voices in Star Wars - a 2013 info and resource thread

bbghost’s Info & Request: Sequel Trilogy - For Your Consideration soundtracks - a 2021 thread

JWFan Forums - an insightful & informative website & forum for all things John Williams audio - plus other Star Wars music too.

Original Trilogy Theatrical Sound Mix Projects… (including the GOUT)

 
hairy_hen’s Star Wars 1977 70mm sound mix recreation [stereo and 5.1 versions now available] (Released)
 

Moth3r’s The Mono Mix Restoration Project (Released)
 

MMiS’ New Star Wars soundtrack - Despecialized 1977 35mm mono mix, remixed for STEREO (Released)
 

schorman13’s Digital Source for the '77 Stereo Mix (Released)
 

morgands1’s 1977 70mm Soundtrack Strikes Back (Released)
 

morgands1’s 1977 70mm soundtrack recording (Released) - thread by Reverend Beastly
 

Molly’s ANH 1985 remix synched (Released)
 

morgands1’s Star Wars 70mm In-theater recordings in Stereo: NYC, 1977 (Released)
 

Puggo’s Jar Jar’s Yoda : Scofield version - SW theater recording ~1977 (Released)
 

Tasjo’s WCCO-FM Star Wars Stereo Simulcast Reel to Reel Recording ~1977 (Released)
 

morgands1’s ESB 70mm Soundtrack 1980 theatre recording thread (Released)
 

Mavimao’s Empire Strikes Back mono mix - GOUT sync & Comparison MP3 (Released
 

Mavimao’s Return of the Jedi - Mono Mix (4K83 sync available now. GOUT sync coming soon) (Released)
 

catbus’ hairy_hen’s ROTJ 5.1 purist mix w/ sync fix (Released)
 

Belbucus’ Info: 70mm mix to ’93 mix comparison (Released)
 

Billyboy35’s Star Wars Trilogy Anthology DTS 5.1 Unofficial Release (Released)
 

hairy_hen’s adding LFE to GOUT (Released)
 

Hal 9000’s 1997 Special Edition Audio Mixes, GOUT-Synced (Released)
 

CapableMetal’s Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs (Released)
 

Jetrell Fo’s The 1997 OT Special Edition Preservation > Standards Thread (* unfinished *) : a 2012 unfinished project
 

alexp120’s GOUT Sync’d editions of Special Edition ’97 Cinema DTS mixes in 5.1 DTS HD-MA (Released) - SW : ESB : ROTJ
 

borisnddoris’ Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs (Released)

Other Original Trilogy (and some Prequel Trilogy / Saga Based) Audio Project Threads…

 
schorman13’s Star Wars Laser Disc Audio Archive (Released)
 

GoodMusician’s Star Wars Prequels/Original Trilogy: The Complete Scores (Released)
 

Catbus’ Isolated scores for ESB and ROTJ - read the thread for release info… thread
 

GoodMusician’s The STAR WARS Saga: The Extended Audio Cuts (* part finished *) : 2015 part-finished project
 

ABC’s THE OT SOUNDTRACKS SALVAGE - SW & ESB & ROTJ - “remastered” (so far) + LP’s (Released)
 

ABC’s THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK ¤ The “OPTIMUM EDITION” Score Reconstruction, Remixing & Restoration V3 (Released)
 

ABC’s J. Williams & LSO, The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (AUDIOPHILE EDITION) - Restored & Remastered Score (Released)
 

ABC’s RE-SCORING THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: THE 1980 FILM VERSION EDIT (Released)
 

ABC’s Dark_Jedi & ABC’s - ESB: IMPERIAL EDITION - ART OF SCORING, Restored Recordings against the B&W GOUT - JW & LSO (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s The Star Wars Movie Score Unused/Replaced Music Restoration Thread (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Expanded and Remastered Edition - V2 (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars Episode IV: Star Wars Remastered Edition (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Remastered/Brightened Edition (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Remastered/Remixed Edition (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Complete Score Edit) (Some SFX) (Released)
 

7FN’s Star Wars Trilogy LP Preservations (Released)
 

aplen22’s Star Wars OST and the Story of Star Wars - Source 1/4" 4-Track Reel-to-Reel Tape (Released)
 

20th Century Mark’s 1980 Empire RSO 2 LP set (Released) - thread by marvel2112
 

fettip’s RETURN OF THE JEDI story LP (Released)
 

TK421138’s Star Wars Trilogy 7" 33 1/3 book and record set (Released)
 

tlbauerle’s STAR WARS: Symphony for a Saga (Released)
 

alexp120’s Star Wars Film Concert Series (Released)
 

baby hum’s The Radio Drama DVD project (Original Trilogy) (Completed - Not Released)
 

brash_stryker’s Star Wars Sound Effects Archive - A collection of SW sounds (* unfinished project *) : a 2011 unfinished project
 

Tradersaundan’s Info & Wanted: Isolated Bits & Pieces of dialogue & sound effect sequences from SW '77 - a 2019 info thread
 

Gimpy’s Info: Nvidia RTX Voice for Music Removal thread
 

Ed Slushie’s Info: Recreating/Preserving SW Movie Audio Without Music
 

russs15’s Help Wanted: Star Wars films with audio description. Can anyone help out??
 

Fruit672’s Best Quality of Return of the Jedi Lapti Nek music video MTV 1983 (Released)

Individual non-Original Trilogy Audio Project Threads…

 
Jetrell Fo’s Star Wars Prequel Trilogy DTS CD ROMs…(First Post UPDATED 08 DEC 2012) (Released) - with borisanddoris
 

nightstalkerpoet’s The Phantom Menace Cinema DTS Audio Track (Now Available in DTS-HD) (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s STAR WARS Descored/Rescored Yoda Vs. Sidious With New Score By Isaac Vail (Released)
 

fishmanlee’s Lord Pakje’s Revenge of The Sith UE score (Released)
 

Mavimao’s The Last Jedi - Isolated Score (Released)

Massive thanks to alexp120 for many of the links to this category. 👍

SW Technical / Audio / Video / Quality Improvement threads & Projects…

Star Wars Comparison’s YouTube video channel for comparing theatrical cuts to official blu ray and various fan projects.
 

CatBus’ Project Threepio (Star Wars OOT subtitles)
 

Harmy’s Quality Control Thread for The DeSpecialized Editions
 

towne32’s Harmy’s Despecialized Star Wars 1977 - Color Adjustment Project for v2.7 (released)
 

You_Too’s Info: Digging up those blacks - using the STAR WARS Blu-ray for preservations
 

Bluto’s Guide to Downloading Projects from Usenet thread, in the How-To’s and Technical Discussions section of the site, may be of interest for those members looking to acquire Harmy’s Despecialized Editions or TN1’s 4K OT Preservation Projects etc.
 

ReverendBeastly’s STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
 

ereleon’s Is there any actual difference in picture quality between the MKV and AVCHD versions? thread on Harmy’s Depecialized Editions
 

spoRv’s Star Wars: SDTV & HDTV digital broadcast database thread
 

spoRv’s Star Wars: audio/video bonus material (home video releases) - database
 

spoRv’s Star Wars: deleted and extended scenes - database thread
 

none’s Reel Reviews - from :F:D: & TN1 thread
 

none’s DIF - Difference tool to spot visual changes - Current 2004 vs 2019
 

spoRv’s Star Wars color grading - thoughts
 

You_Too’s Digging up those blacks - using the STAR WARS Blu-ray for preservations
 

g-force’s Color correcting the Blu Rays
 

OMEN-_-'s regrading/editing original trilogy using 2011 blu-rays and german hdtv streams to remove bad but not all specialised/blu-ray changes
 

g-force’s New colormatching script (2012 thread)
 

DrDre’s Color matching and prediction: color correction tool v1.3 released!
 

DrDre’s The theatrical colors of the Star Wars trilogy
 

DrDre’s Star Wars GOUT in HD using super resolution algorithm
 

DrDre’s GOUT Technicolor regrade (single pass)
 

DrDre’s Star Wars 1977 Technicolor IB print color references (matched to print)
 

DrDre’s Automated color grading and color matching with a Machine Learning Algorithm
 

DrDre’s The Last Jedi regrade - One LUT to rule them all…
 

Darth Editous’ I made a distortion filter (warp) for Avisynth which may be useful project
 

none’s Reel Reviews - from :F:D: & TN1 (2020 thread)
 

none’s International Audio (including Voice-Over Translations)
 

Gimpy’s Nvidia RTX Voice for Music Removal thread
 

NeverarGreat’s Isolating Music and Voices in Star Wars - a 2013 info and resource thread
 

Ed Slushie’s Recreating/Preserving SW Movie Audio Without Music
 

msycamore’s Greedo & Jabba subtitles, theatrical placement and fonts
 

g-force’s GOUT image stabilized
 

thorr’s Color correction methodologies
 

Ronster’s Star Wars - What is wrong and what is right… Goodbye Magenta thread - some insightful posts and info throughout (along with some recommendations for calibrations of monitors…)
 

russs15’s OBITUARY - Star Wars Fullscreen/Pan and Scan versions. R.I.P.
 

dark_jedi’s Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition Info thread
 

zombie84’s OUT, Automated Theatrical Colouring, and a Reference Guide
 

jtulli’s Original Trilogy 6.5k or 8k scanshttps://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Original-Trilogy-6-5k-or-8k-scans/id/118366 - 2024 info &discussion thread
 

Wookie Groomer’s Split Screen DVDs
 

spoRv’s Hybrid Vs UAR - a simple guide
 

none’s DIF - Difference tool to spot visual changes - SW:2004-2011 (2011 thread)
 

bryantmh’s AI Upscaling of Deleted Scenes and other content - in ‘Star Wars Fan Edits & Other Projects’
 

MeBeJedi’s The MeBeJedi feedback thread
 

tyler_j_williams’ Bootleg DVDs thread (from 2004-05)
 

Rikter’s Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread (from 2004-09)

A kind member on here has made a generous offer for those wishing to use his at-cost Disc Printing Service - especially useful for those without a printer with a ‘print-to-disc’ function - the details for which can be found here…
 

Captain Danielsan’s Blu Ray and DVD Disc Printing Service Thread - A project for all:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Captain-Danielsans-Blu-Ray-and-DVD-Disc-Printing-Service-Thread-A-project-for-all/id/59006

Another kind member has made a generous offer to provide disc labels and label resources for the community at large to use with your preservation or fan edit projects…
 

One69chev’s disc art and label extravaganza thread:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/One69chevs-disc-art-and-label-extravaganza/id/59192/page/1

The ‘Which Is Best?’ Star Wars Preservation Project discussion threads…

 
(subjective conversations as to which Star Wars Preservations are highly rated / liked / suited…)

What is Your Preferred Watch Order, and Which Versions (Fan edits/official releases)? - a 2022 thread, by Spottyfriend

Info Wanted: Choosing Between Various 4K Restorations - a 2020 thread, by CHEWBAKAspelledwrong

DIFFERENT STAR WARS versions - which is best? - a 2020 thread, by Alderaan94

Which do you prefer: Team Negative1’s 4K releases or Harmy’s Despecialized? - a 2020 thread, by Tantive3+1

Despecialized or the Special Editions? - a 2020 thread, by Super Cookie 64

Which version of the Original Trilogy to watch? - a 2019 thread, by kakashi07

Which is best? Harmy, 4K, Silver Screen etc? - a 2019 thread, by PIXARFanDude678

Despecialized vs 4K77: Dawn of Justice - a 2019 thread, by dgraham414

4K versions vs. DEED (Despecialized Editions) - a 2018 thread, by LordZerome1080

4K77 vs. Despecialized - Tatooine Outdoors - a 2018 thread, by Jedi404

looking for… Star Wars OT Preservation - finding the right one. (noob) - a 2018 thread, by apollostclair

Which preservations are the best of the original theatrical releases? - a 2017 thread, by pehache

Best Fan Preservations of STAR WARS Laserdiscs to DVD? - a 2023 thread, by AdmiralWasabi10191

Best laserdisc transfer? 2006 GOUT or fan made? - a 2015 thread, by StarChewyWar

Which version is better for the OT? Laserdisc or the limited edition 2006 2 disc dvd (GOUT)? - a 2014 thread, by fullmetal77

Best ROTJ preservations/reconstructions - a 2015 thread, by clutchins

Best 1997 Special Edition Preservations? - a 2014 thread, by Darth Lucas

What is the best Fan preservation of the Original Star Wars available? - a 2014 thread, by lordsidi

Best theatrical original trilogy fan preservations? - a 2013 thread, by threepio

Which preservation should I show my gf? - a 2013 thread, by Darth Lucas

Best copy for Prequel Trilogy? - a 2019 thread, by Destinyg133

What is the current best way to watch the PT in theatrical cut? - a 2024 thread thread, by edlad

Older ‘Which is the best Preservation Project?’ question, info & discussion threads… (up to 2013)

 
Which OT preservation should I show my gf? - a 2012 thread, by Darth Lucas

Help, I’m new! 😕 (looking for a good OOT preservation) - a 2012 thread, by Brooks

The Best OOT Preservation Discs…? Suggestions? - a 2012 thread, by Star Wars Purist

Which OT preservation is best for me - and whom should I contact? - a 2012 thread, by xenobuzz

What Is The Best Unaltered Star Wars Trilogy PAL DVD project? - a 2012 thread, by Rebelscum

Which preservation is right for me? - a 2012 thread, by theobi

Best quality non-SE Preservation or Fan Edit - for someone who’s never seen the Original Trilogy? - a 2012 thread, by Stiletto

Which OT preservation is right for me? a 2012 thread, by TheObi

looking for… a true Classic Star Wars Trilogy Restoration? - a 2011 thread, by Fenriz

what is the best version of Star Wars theatrical preservation? - a 2011 thread, by raphael

New To Preservations… which OT preservations are the best? - a 2010 thread, by pumpkin

OOT - Which is the best preservation project? - a 2010 thread, by JediTray

Newbie questions - preservation remastered from the original theatrical cuts? - a 2010 thread, by talkinghead80

what is the best anamorphic preservation of the Original Trilogy? - a 2010 thread, by ZackR

GOUT improved versions? - a 2010 thread, by Lord Grievous

What is the best preservation that mimics the full Definitive Collection? - a 2009 thread, by WII R Fun

Your favorite Fan-Made OT Preservation DVD Set? - a 2007 thread, by ZigFried

Which is the best OT preservation project? - a 2006 thread, by kaine23

What is the best Direct OT Laserdisc Transfer? - a 2006 thread, by Ingo Sucks

What is generally considered the best fan preservation version of the OT? - a 2006 thread, by sethosayher

Do I Have The Best OT Preservation DVDs out there? - a 2006 thread, by Duke of Crydee

What is the preservation project closest to the original 1977 release? - a 2006 thread, by arcadayn

What is the best preservation version of the Original Trilogy? - a 2006 thread, by Robin Hood

What is the best available OOT preservation DVD? - a 2006 thread, by 20th Century Mark

What is the Best Quality OT Fan Preservation Set? - a 2005 thread, by 88keyz

What are the Best OT Laserdisc Transfers? - a 2005 thread, by scalesofjustice

Your Favorite OT Preservation Project And Why? - a 2005 thread, by and_k_250

Any new OT preservation projects since TR47’s version? - a 2005 thread, by adlai

What is the best OT preservation project - and how do we get it? - a 2005 thread, by Technophallus

Upgrading from CD-to-DVD - Which preservation project version is best? - a 2005 thread, by electrictroy

this is the best forum ever - which are the best preservation projects? - a 2005 thread, by michaeldcoates

a question for the pro’s - which is the best OT preservation release? - a 2005 thread, by dark_jedi

'm new here and have a few questions… (who has the best release?) - a 2005 thread, by GigiDaHutt

How many bootleg DVD sets are there that are worth talking about? - a 2004 thread, by Rattlehead

Which Anamorphic Transfer is better? - a 2004 thread, by Rattlehead

What do you guys think is (or will be) the best transfer to DVD format? - a 2004 thread, by ertertwert

Which OT DVD Preservation Has the Best Video Quality? - a 2004 thread, by Sam_Lu

SKot’s Star Wars film versions and best DVD sources thread, from 2006, may also be of some interest…

oojason’s 📍 a few useful links for info and projects; some old, some new, some long forgotten… 📍 may also be worth a look.

For Star Wars Fan Edits… look for the following category in ‘An Index Of Projects for Star Wars Fan Edits’…

What Are The ‘Best’ Star Wars Fan Edits? (subjective discourse as to which Fan Edits are highly rated / liked / suit viewer interests)

Notes…

none’s extensive Theater Performance Preservations thread

ronwlim’s The Disney/Fox acquisition… - and what it COULD mean for a possible OOT release thread (2018)

ZigZig’s ‘Monthly Shares’ thread (where he kindly and generously makes available certain Star Wars projects)

Star Wars Comparison - youtube channel; assorted comparison videos of various releases of the Original Trilogy films

📍 a few useful links for info and projects; some old, some new, some long forgotten… 📍 may also be of interest.

General Star Wars Preservation Discussion threads of note…

Curious about plans for long term cultural legacy of the efforts here (2018 thread) - by solkap

What happened to all the original SW prints? (2017 thread) - by Vader21

Why are people like this? (2023 thread) - by Nien Nunb; fans who do not want/believe the unaltered theatrical cuts can be restored

The 'Naysayer Guide’ by people who DON’T want an unaltered theatrical release of the Original Trilogy… (2021 thread) - by ooj

Galactic Trade Federation website - run by russs15; a great source of info for Star Wars dvd preservations

STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread (2005 thread) - by ReverendBeastly

Segaflip’s Newsgroup Posting List (2005 thread) - by Segaflip

STAR WARS: The Torrents thread (now defunct) (2004 thread) - by Rikter

The Official ANGRYSVN STAR WARS Release Thread (2005 thread) - by Rikter

The Official babyhum Release Thread (2005 thread) - by baby hum

Official - All Star Wars films released in 4K HDR on Disney Plus: 4KSE with more changes (2019 thread) - by idir_hh

Aspect Ratios of Original Trilogies (2019 thread) - by surroundsound99

SW fonts (2005 thread) - by Trooperman

Star Wars - What is wrong and what is right… Goodbye Magenta (2018 thread) - by Ronster

Sky Star Wars coming to Germany … (2014 thread) - by Jetrell Fo; discussion about HD TV broadcasts of SW being captured

Recreating the TV Edits of the 2003 Clone Wars Series (HD) (2018 thread) - by DavidMDaut

The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi in 35mm (2018 thread) - by Boushh

Star Wars Episodes 1-9 : Correct buying / downloading versions (2020 thread) - by Moiisty

What set of the official retail releases to buy, so I can acquire fan projects? (2020 thread) - by epsosage

Dealing with People Selling Fan Projects (2017 thread) - by Darth Lucas

‘George Lucas Predicts Fan Editing Back in 1995’ - 2023 thread

Fan Edit Legal Status - a 2020 thread

Legality, fan-edits, and more. Legality, fan-edits, and repercussions - a 2017 thread

The Legality of Fan Projects - a 2006 thread

^ also with a mention of MagnoliaFan being invited to Skywalker Ranch after George saw his Episode I fan edit. More on that in here.

There is also more on the topic in ‘The Phantom Edit’ category of An Index Of Projects Thread for Star Wars Fan Edits
 

OT•com’s Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ & Dealing with People Selling Fan Projects threads.

If you have any suggestions for inclusions to this thread then please let us know… thank you.

General info & links, help, and some answers to queries…

For general info & links, help, and some answers to queries - this may be of interest:-

‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com - some information & answers to queries

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within

An OriginalTrilogy.com Timeline | a history of the site | the why & how it came to be…

Some useful OT.com threads re the suppression of the theatrical Original Trilogy films

#ReleaseTheOriginalTrilogy | OriginalTrilogy.com’s enduring goal | How you can help

The 'Naysayer Guide’ by people who DON’T want an unaltered theatrical release of the Original Trilogy

George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator & Time Travelling Revisionist…

a few useful links for info and projects; some old, some new, some long forgotten…

Original Trilogy Film Crew & People Behind The Scenes: Profiles, Info & Links…

Complete Comparison of Special Edition Visual Changes

doubleofive’s Sources of Info on changes made to the Original Trilogy - Website : Twitter : Blog : The Digital Bits Articles

An Index Thread for Theatrical Cuts vs. Subsequent Releases… - featuring information on many Original Trilogy set releases

An Index Thread for General Star Wars Discussion… - featuring information on many Original Trilogy set releases

If you see any broken links to project threads, errors, or projects in an incorrect category etc, please let us know in this thread.

Also, if you have any suggestions for projects or threads to be added, again, please post them in here.

Thank you.

New and improved!

JEDIT: And at oojason’s request:

Really awesome, great job.

The new phone book’s here! The new phone book’s here!

I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I feel like these should be included:

Star Wars Laser Disc Audio Archive

schorman’s HDTV Star Wars Saga Preservation

schorman13 said:

I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I feel like these should be included:

Star Wars Laser Disc Audio Archive

schorman’s HDTV Star Wars Saga Preservation

Absolutely mate - my apologies for missing them out.

(It was bit of a haze at times compiling it - so there may be a few more quality edits, projects or worthy threads missing…)
 

If anyone has a project, edit or thread etc they would like added to this, then please post it below - thank you 😃

Harmy has put up a video on youtube - just to remind everyone that Fan Edits must never be bought or sold:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwKZHv4OS0 - a 4 minute video at the Harmy Despecialized youtuhe channel.

Personally, as a member here, I’d encourage everyone to watch it and upvote that video.

Our likely best hope of a professionally done and released restoration for a 4K theatrical version of the Original Trilogy probably lies here - with poita’s superb The Original Trilogy restored from 35mm prints ongoing project.
 

The 4KXX Original Trilogy project by the good people at thestarwarstrilogy.com are also well worth reading up on and following - Some info & help for TN1’s 4K77, 4K80 & 4K83 projects of the Original Trilogy…
 

RoccondilRinon has very kindly made an OriginalTrilogy•com animated logo for use with any Preservation or Fan Edit projects.

There are three animated variants of the OT•com logo available for download, along with a still image in .png format.

More info below…

‘OT•com animated logo - NOW AVAILABLE for use in fan edits and other projects’ (by RoccondilRinon):-

https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/OT-com-animated-logo-NOW-AVAILABLE-for-use-in-fan-edits-and-other-projects/id/67630

Would a thread about collecting and sharing every edit that removes music from a scene (so that fan edits seeking to alter the music have easier access and don’t always have to replace the SFX themselves) belong here or in the fan-edits category?