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Opening night – Star Wars (Thursday 12th June)

An unmissable treat for Star Wars fans. A long time ago, George Lucas’s original space fantasy set in a galaxy far, far away was released in 1977, captivating countless imaginations for generations to come and forever shifting popular culture. Film on Film presents Star Wars exactly as experienced by audiences on its original release, screening from one of the precious handful of dye transfer IB Technicolor prints produced for the first British release, preserved in the BFI National Archive.

On display to coincide with the opening night screening there is also a rare opportunity to view material from the original continuity script for Star Wars, which includes rare on-set Polaroids, annotations and deleted scenes. The script is from the collection of Ann Skinner, script editor on the original film, and is now cared for by the BFI National Archive.

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The prints in this year’s programme have many stories to tell. There’s the original, unfaded dye transfer IB Technicolor British release print of Star Wars (1977), preserved in the BFI National Archive, and ready to transport us to a long time ago, and a galaxy far, far away, back to the moment in 1977 when George Lucas’s vision cast a spell on cinema audiences.

The whole article is well worth a read - and great to see BFI continuing to showcase many rare films and format variances.

Definitely have to try and get to this. The BFI do a quality job preserving and restoring various films in all formats - as anyone who has been to their many previous screenings and film festivals will attest.
 

On-sale dates…

BFI Patrons – Tuesday 6 May (from 12:00)

BFI Members – Wednesday 7 May (from 12:00)

General sale – Friday 9 May (from 12:00)

Full details will be listed on the BFI website from Monday 28th April. (www.bfi.org.uk)

Article on The Grauniad: Star Wars original cut to be screened this summer in London

James Bell, senior curator of fiction at the BFI National Archive, said: “One of the ambitions of the BFI Film on Film Festival is to screen original release prints that transport audiences back to the moment a film was first released – to give audiences of today the special emotional connection that comes when viewing the very same object seen by a film’s original audience.

“In the case of Star Wars, the festival screening is a unique opportunity to present the film to audiences in exactly the same form as they would have watched it in 1977.”

The BFI said Lucasfilm and Disney had granted permission for the original version to be screened. There are no plans to show the original cuts of The Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi.

Star Wars Billboard • Tokyo (1977)

Dinu83 - have you tried sending krausfadr a PM as he requested in the opening post of his thread:-

krausfadr said:

PM me for link and by doing so you agree you own the HD version of Terminator Dark Fate.

 
Making 4 ‘link request’ posts in less than 7 days is a bit impatient, mate. Look around the site and you’ll realise it can take weeks or months before someone can receive a link.

Plus, some members choose not to give links to ‘hit & runners’ - nor to people who only ask for links and give nothing back in return - no feedback, no reviews, no helping others with queries, nor simply joining in with the discussions across the boards - or making any effort to be a part of the community on here.

In general, simply sending a PM (unless asked otherwise) is the default way of asking for fan projects on here…
 

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

❗ The correct way of how to ask for a fan project on the OriginalTrilogy•com ❗ (Read this before making ‘link request’ posts!)

and some other useful info…
 

❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | About | Help | Announcements

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

Good luck with it. 👍
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts.
 

For anyone asking for links…

ImBateman said:

UPDATE: Currently taking a break from the forum. Sorry to those who have asked for links and didn’t get them.

Some people who do have links for this are likely willing to share them - though likely only with fellow members who make an effort to be a part of the community on here; whether leaving feedback and reviews on projects, helping others out with the queries, joining in conversations across the boards… not with ‘hit and runners’ who fill the project threads up with unnecessary ‘link post’ requests - and little else.

The following is probably well worth a read through for those ‘hit and runners’ / those just making ‘link request’ posts…
 

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

❗ The correct way of how to ask for a fan project on the OriginalTrilogy•com ❗ (Read this before making ‘link request’ posts!)

and some other useful info…
 

❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | About | Help | Announcements

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

Good luck with it. 👍
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts.

And that ImBateman returns here soon. 👍
 

For ‘hit and runners’ asking for links…

(or those who only ask for links - leaving no feedback or reviews, or attempt to become a part of the community here)

MJBenito said:

Hi everyone, thank you for the interest in the 4K filmized remasters and fanedits. Unfortunately, I have to take a break from this amazing journey because of other priorities. The Alien Saga Redux will probably be my last thread on this forum until a long time. Every project teased and/or released until now will still be available. You’ll always be able to reach me in private. Anyone being active on the forum will always get a DM. But on the other side, anyone creating an account only to send me a DM won’t have any reply. During the last days, I’ve received many link requests from new accounts that unfortunately cannot be trusted. I hope you’ll understand. Take care everyone and thank you for your reviews and replies. It’s been a lot of fun.

In general, simply sending a PM (unless asked otherwise) is the default way of asking for fan projects on here…
 

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

❗ The correct way of how to ask for a fan project on the OriginalTrilogy•com ❗ (Read this before making ‘link request’ posts!)

and some other useful info…
 

❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | About | Help | Announcements

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

Good luck with it. 👍
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts.
 

Harmy said:

This is really cool! Thanks for making this. Also, thanks for pointing to my video on not selling and buying fanedits.

Glad you like it - thanks for the kind words, mate - they are much appreciated.

Your quality insightful video has been a most useful resource tool in the fight against those profiteering sellers. 👍
 

Loved it!

That dog too… ❤️

Bring on the 11th July.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 3 Official Teaser

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjAWSIJCcmY - a 1 minute trailer at the official Paramount+ youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘One show. Infinite Adventures. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns this summer exclusively on Paramount+!
Join the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as they discover new civilizations, test their resolve and dive into thrilling adventures.’

Looks like fun. I’m in.

Article from the official Trek site: www.startrek.com/en-un/news/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-s3-teaser-summer
 

Skyt said:

Hello! I have never watched friends before, but I’ve been wanting to and this sounds like the best way to watch it for the first time. I would appreciate a link to the project if possible.

You own the official retail release though, right?

If unsure, I’d recommend you read the Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ thread…

Rules Regarding Fan Edits

6. Before obtaining any fan edits, you must be in ownership of the official retail release.

le machete said:

I signed up just to say you are appreciated for this, it will make my partner very happy.
Are links still available?

heatherss said:

Hi! Would love to have a chance to get the link pls. thank you so much! Great work btw.

 
In the post or two above yours… deadakaalive clearly states to PM him to receive the link for this project:-
 

deadakaalive said:

friendsfriends said:

Hi! I wrote here about 8 months ago for a chance to get the link and I desperately periodically checking in to see if a have any message left 😅

I would really love to see this compilation.
Thanks!

You have to pm me mate.

It is also the default way of asking for projects on here - and not filling up project threads with ‘link requests’…
 

❗ The correct way of… how to ask for a fan project …on the OriginalTrilogy•com ❗
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

That is a really impressive quality you’ve achieved with this, NSP - especially given this issues of the original source.

Very nicely done - and probably the best GOUT improvement project that I’ve seen over the years. 👍
 

‘Two Favorite Star Wars Bounty Hunters are Back for Tales of the Underworld’ - article at the official Star Wars website.

In the newly revealed trailer and poster, catch up with Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane before the third season of original shorts debuts May 4, 2025 on Disney+.
 

'Lady Asajj Ventress and her yellow lightsaber are back alongside the infamous quick-draw Cad Bane in a new anthology of animated shorts.

Today, Lucasfilm and Disney+ announced Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, the third installment in the Tales anthology series following Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire, revisiting beloved characters to explore previously untold yet pivotal stories. Streaming on Disney+ this Star Wars Day, May the 4th, Tales of the Underworld is a six-episode journey following two notorious bounty hunters: former dark side assassin Asajj Ventress as she’s given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, and outlaw Cad Bane as he faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a marshal on the other side of the law.

In the new trailer for the series, fans get a glimpse at how Ventress and Bane are surviving in the shadow of the Empire. In a tattered cloak, Ventress — last seen in Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 — ignites her saber to face a mysterious enemy with a red blade while a young Padawan grapples with life after Order 66. And donning his iconic hat, Bane finds himself in another tense blaster fight as steelpeckers circle overhead, a standoff that reminds us of his live-action appearance in The Book of Boba Fett.’

The new key art for the series gives us a closer look at a host of new characters and one other familiar face: Latts Razzi, the Theelin bounty hunter we first met in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Ventress, Bane, and the rest hover over a credit symbol, the third in a trilogy of posters that previously showcased the Jedi Order symbol and the Imperial cog emblem.

Tales of the Underworld stars returning voice actors Nika Futterman as Asajj Ventress and Corey Burton as Cad Bane, as well as Artt Butler, Lane Factor, AJ LoCascio, Clare Grant, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Eric Lopez.

Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He is also an executive producer along with Athena Yvette Portillo and Carrie Beck. Josh Rimes serves as co-executive producer, Alex Spotswood is the senior producer, and Matt Michnovetz is the writer. It arrives on Disney+ May 4, 2025.’

Tales of the Underworld | Official Trailer | Available May 4 on Disney+

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkywNANueew - a 2+ minute trailer at the official Star Wars youtube channel.

 
The blurb: ‘On May 4, return to a galaxy outside the law. See the trailer for Tales of the Underworld, arriving with six all-new Star Wars Original shorts only on Disney+’

Tales of the Underworld - official website portal (for news, info, & ep guides): www.starwars.com/series/tales-of-the-underworld

^ more: https://imgur.com/gallery/sometimes-i-post-buddys-astrophotography-part-i-dunno-five-ssz0cKh#/t/aurora_borealis

Apologies for the bump, Ripplin - you’re probably already well aware of this below from late 2022, though just in case…

Special Effects: Anything Can Happen (IMAX doc, French dub, 1996)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig_c0Oa3yIo - 28 minute handheld cam video, from The Spaceshipper youtube channel.
 

The blurb: 'I just learned that this American documentary film, directed by Academy Award-winning sound designer Ben Burtt and released to IMAX theaters, does not exist on YouTube (nor in video format). So I put online this recording that I did (at 17) at Futuroscope (France), in September 1997.

Because it was a very good documentary on special effects and stop-motion! Some original models had been restored to recreate the opening scene of Star Wars (1977) in IMAX format for this documentary film.

It was narrated by John Lithgow, but unfortunately I only have the French dub. I will add subtitles in 2023.

Sorry for the recording quality 😃 ’

TheSpaceShipper twitter thread on it: https://x.com/TheSpaceshipper/status/1604215479127756802 (December 2022)
 

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90 - BBC
 

 
'Richard Chamberlain, the actor best known for his role in the 1960s medical drama Dr Kildare and leading role in Shogun, has died aged 90, his publicist has confirmed to the BBC.

Chamberlain earned the title “king of the mini-series” for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds.

He died late on Saturday night local time (10:15 GMT Sunday) in Waimanalo, Hawaii, after suffering complications from a stroke, his publicist Harlan Boll confirmed - just hours before he would have turned 91.’

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/30/richard-chamberlain-hero-of-dr-kildare-and-king-of-the-miniseries-dies-aged-90
 

RIP Clive Revill.
 

‘Clive Revill, Voice of the Emperor in ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ Dies at 94’:-

Recruited to be an actor by Laurence Olivier, he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, earned two Tony nominations and appeared in a pair of Billy Wilder films.

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/clive-revill-dead-empire-strikes-back-emperor-1236173505
 

People article: https://people.com/clive-revill-star-wars-actor-dies-at-94-11704216

NME: www.nme.com/news/film/clive-revill-original-emperor-palpatine-voice-star-wars-dies-aged-94-3849730
 

The ‘4️⃣ • The various Releases / Editions / Sets / Versions (the changes to them)…’ of ❕ An Index & Help Thread for Theatrical Cuts vs. Subsequent Releases ❕ has a few discussion threads on the 70mm for Empire Strikes Back (and Star Wars too).

I think this thread may also be of interest (among others): Empire Strikes Back - Two 1980 Theatrical Cuts? (re 70mm)
 

TSWT forums also have a project thread (or two) underway for the 70mm of Empire Strikes Back.
 

^ Grant McCune & R2.

John Stears & R2: https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Star-Wars-internet-Rabbit-holes/id/64447/page/2#1291319

and also at: https://cyberneticzoo.com/early-mobile-robots/1975-6-r2-d2-from-star-wars-john-stears-british

^ Tony Dyson and R2