Why I bought Star Wars on DVD in 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- Do you remember the Original Star Wars Trilogy?
And by Original, I mean without any of the altered or added features.
In today's video, we take a look at what I believe is the ONLY way to watch the original Star Wars Trilogy, in its original Theatrical Release Format.
This is the reason why I bought Star Wars on DVD in 2023.
Did you know about this?
How do you feel about all the alterations the franchise has been through?
where do you draw the line on what is acceptable and what is ruining things?
Please let me know in the comments below!
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Going all digital is such a mistake, in my eyes, for not just movies but information as a whole. There must always be physical copies.
100% Agree! I have another video on this exact subject coming soon!
Physical copies that we should definitely backup ourselves digitally, because you can never predict if something bad will happen to them.
It's also probably inevitable that one day, they'll be "worth" too much more than they should be, just like old sealed games.
And when we'll need a replacement, we might not enjoy the prices we'll find.
I am always amazed so many fans are unaware of despecialized and 4k77
It’s a shame that we have to resort to those versions, though.
@@HabitualJoker True. That is why I think it is still worth getting the 2006 DVDs, because you never known when Disney will take down 4k77 and Despecialized.
I managed to get my hands on some Blu-Ray copies of Harmy's Despecialized through "totally legal" means. And I'm so glad. Even though they're only 720p, they still look so much better than the 2011 Blu-Rays, and they have these incredible bonus features that Harmy put together. It's amazing and I never have to worry about losing them.
It's August 2024 and I'm finding this info super useful 👌🏽 👍🏽 thanks 😊
@@SMc-uh5fi I am so happy to hear this!
Grabbed all of these instinctively back when they were released because I had a feeling that they were going to be last official release of the theatrical cuts (and I was right). And I had no patience to track down the laserdisc set from which they were pulled -- although I do wish I did have that beautiful ultra-luxe set to display on a shelf next to The Skywalker Saga 4K set from a few years ago. Luckily the 4K77, 80 and 83 projects are freely available now so I never have to suffer through those laserdisc transfers again, but I still plan on hanging onto the DVD sets regardless.
Yeah, I think they are worth holding on to 👍 Great Pickup!
I downloaded the 4k83 to watch and found out that the intro 20th Century chime and Team Negative's logo animation was the only thing in the file but the actual film isn't included.
Harmy's Despecialized is a godsend. I managed to get some blu-ray copies(through totally legal means) and they are the pinacle of my physical media collection.
I have a feeling that Lucas intentionally gave the DVD's a "rough" transfer to test if fans were willing to accept the Theatrical Cut in any quality. Regardless, I still am happy these DVD's are still around and easy to find on the home media market, meaning that we can still physically own the original versions for years to come.
I own all these with the original theatrical cut discs. Got the boxed set in Christmas 2006, and I'll never let them go! 😊
Great stuff! Yes well worth holding on to!
I First obtained the Harmy Despecialized Versions of the Star Wars Trilogy. A year ago.The the 4K77--4K80--4K84 this past week. Awesome is an understatement. This over 4 years of work to bring the original Star Wars Trilogy to 4K.I know this Video is 1 year ago so this information you may already know 😊
I think they upscaled pretty good on a new tv. My PAL copy of Return of the Jedi in an all region player is significantly better than my NTSC copy.
The “maclunkey” change was made by George Lucas himself all the way back in 2012 back when he was working on a cancelled 3D rerelease of the entire Star Wars saga and if you look closely it was clearly made to be seen in 3D
Ah, ok. Good to know!
I have a few copies now at the moment they are fairly common in junk shops and flea markets for a few dollars but in future they may be worth a bit.
Yep. I've since found afew in charity shops myself. Well worth keeping 👌
I'm buying a lot of DVDs now, I'm trying to find the fullscreen 4:3 versions. I like watching them on a CRT in VR.
Great to hear 🙌👍
i just got these off amazon used for $50 US after seeing this video. Using the zoom function on my TV they fill up more of my screen and still look just as good as my VHS set that I've only watched once every few years hoping the tape won't break after the rewind slams to a stop. Plus, the VHS version I had was 4:3 full screen not letter box. Very happy with these. Thanks for the heads up! FYI... streaming the 4K despecialized versions may be fine for the sheeple... but serious fans understand that physical media is the only way to TRULY own a movie.
So glad I could be of help! Great to hear from another Physical media fan!
The change that real bothered me the most was the music during the last scene of Return Of The Jedi. The original music was just so iconic and the music that replaced it just sounds stock to me. Also didn’t particularly like them editing in ghost Hayden Christiansen at the end. Just felt very out of palace to me
@@thethesaxman23 as long as there is physical media, the yub-nub will be with us always.
Buy the Deecialized Blu-ray editions.
I've recently sold my Star Wars Blu Ray Box and just bought these Dvd's. So excited to see them as I saw them as a Child.
I hope you enjoy them. Everyone should watch the originals (true originals) atleast once.
One thing about the audio on those second discs, is that the 1993 2 Channel Dolby Surround tracks are not the theatrical originals, but rather remixed from the Stems of the original 70mm 6-Track versions, with some extra sound effects thrown in and some rebalancing as intended for home video.
The original theatrical audio came in three flavors: 70mm Six-Track, as heard in big premiere cinemas with huge screens and a good pair of subwoofers. Dolby Stereo, as heard in a majority of theaters equipped to handle it, and mono, as heard in matinees and drive-ins. The mono tracks had a couple extra dialogue tweaks ("Close the blast doors!" for example.)
Modern fan restorations such as Project 4K include all three original audio tracks, as well as the 1993 Laserdisc tracks, and you can even download different language dubs and add them to the file using an app like mkvtoolnix.
I didn't know this. Thanks for the heads up 👍
I don't know why everybody hates these versions. I watched them on my TV and for movies which were taken from laserdics they look good. Only thing I could criticize are the bright scenes which indeed look not good and maybe the green stripe on the left edge in Empire and Jedi. Also TVs have this zoom option which you can use.
Yep, I used the zoom option to watch on my TV and I have to admit the picture quality wasn't all too bad 👌
Hopefully they release the original theater ones 🙏
I hope so too 🤞
Just by looking at the covers I can see why, great purchase, the only official release of the theatrical cuts
Got them since 2006. I read them with VLD, the image and sound are good with this software (I change the image ratio before).
It's a pure nostalgia.
@@Delerane Great stuff! I will look into VLD. Thanks for the heads up 👍
@@HydraCollectables Video ratio 1:35:1 if I rememver correctly
I got mine today!
@@scottianson5133 Great Stuff! Enjoy!
Great pick up. Kind of wish I kept the VHS ones tbh
Cheers bud.
Yeah, you know I'm sure I have the old VHS tapes somewhere... 🤔
Just picked these up after some research and it was the best $70 I’ve spent in a long time.I was 7 when Star Wars debuted and I still remember the opening scene. I stood in line for 2 hours and saw the movie at least twice before it left. I’m never getting rid of these discs and I’m okay with the reduced quality. Until Disney releases them again, or 4K77 becomes more easily accessible, these are the best representation of the original theatrical releases available that I’m aware of.
Yep. These are a must for any Star Wars Fan. So happy you were able to find them 👍
I found these several years ago, second-hand, at Easy Street Records in West Seattle for $20 each. Are they perfect? Nope. Do they take me back to 1977/1980/1983? HELL YES. I'll take slightly lower image and sound quality over the completely unnecessary digital tomfoolery any day of the week.
Not only did Greedo not shoot first, HE DIDN'T SHOOT AT ALL!
🙌 Finally! Another who gets it. Thank you for stopping by 👍
@@HydraCollectables I was 13 in 1977, so finding these was a "Shut up and take my money!" moment. Pure nostalgia. I'm instantly 13 again when the Reb Blockade Runner zooms in, followed by that massive Star Destroyer. We'd never seen anything like it in '77.
I have these too. What annoys me is that when zooming in, it takes away a bit of picture detail on either side and the subtitles for the Han shot first scene and Jabba’s Palace in ROTJ mostly disappear. Other than that they do have their charm in that you know you’re watching unaltered versions on essentially a 1993 laserdisc
Look up the "Despecialized Editions." They are remastered, fan-made edits of the original cuts, and they are done INSANELY well.
All I want from Star Wars at this point is to get a remastered, HD version of the ORIGINAL Trilogy, with none of the bastardizations and unnecessary changes. If nobody will give me an official release (which I would happily pay for), then I will exercise other options.
I think its crazy that they haven't made an official release like it.
There is clearly a market for it...
@@HydraCollectables To my knowledge, the theatrical editions weren't included in Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm, but with Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox in recent years ... I don't see what the big holdup is. I agree with you; there is clearly a market for such a release.
Nowadays I'm not very enthusiastic about Star Wars at all-- I love the first three movies and that's pretty much it for me. I know that there are a LOT of people who feel the same way. It would be a travesty if the originals became lost media ... That would be insane, actually.
What do you mean they aren't great, they are wonderful upscaled on my DVD player, on my 4K TV that's also 9 years old. With all the grain in the film they don't look like clay mation dolls, these are the best versions available next to the ones on VHS from '93 - '82.
@@daniellysohirka4258 In my opinion the Laser Disc is the best. Hence my saying these dvd versions "aren't great". Either way, I'm so glad I have them! 👍
I acquired each of the three several years ago, and it's the only way I will watch the OT. Having seen them all, first-run theatrically in 1977, 1980 and 1983, this is the way they were meant to be, and I refuse to watch anything which changed them.
I do watch the most recent releases, on dvd or streaming, but I like getting the different dvd releases just for the sake of collecting.
Streaming certainly has it's pros! I too still use it but collect just to make sure I have 👍
I have the Laserdisk trilogy. The visuals and sound are awesome. If you're a true fan get a player and enjoy the movies like you did as a kid.
It's on my wishlist! I would love a laser disc player!
Thank you for the info.Loved these movies. 👍
You are very welcome. Glad I could help :)
The unaltered bonus discs are unfortunately laserdisc masters and non-anamorphic. Watching them on a large hd tv looks terrible. I sold my limited Best Buy tin ages ago. THE best way to watch the originals is by obtaining the 4K releases such as 4k77, Harmy, and D+ preservations. They are absolutely AMAZING.
i believe you are right...i find this physical "thang" mania, too hyperbolic!!!!
Physical media for the win❤️
I 100% agree!
Could you recommend a DVD player compatible with this collection? Mine plays only the first half since it doesn't support dual layer 😢
I have these no blu rays. These are the best
I Enjoy The Star Wars DVD And Blue Ray When They Added In The Delete Scenes In All 3 Films It Made The Movie More Enjoyable And Longer To Watch
I like having the options to watch multiple versions. This is something you sadly don't get with streaming. You only get the version they want you to have.
I got three of them for only MYR30 and I must really watch them despite being laserdisc rip.
Well worth a watch. Even if only once
You look like a young John Hammond.
Great video mate
Cheers bud, Appreciate you stopping by 👍
I have this set, in a collectible tin box. Still got the plastic wrap over it, maybe one day I'll open it.
A set well worth preserving! I would keep it sealed and buy already opened ones if I wanted to watch it! They are very cheap...
@@HydraCollectables True!
I Have Star Wars Film On DVD And Blue Ray
Great Stuff! Are there many differences when it comes to extras etc?
@@HydraCollectables There's More Bonus Futures And More Cut Scenes And Picture Quality On Blue Ray And Sound
Huh cool I need to check if mine are unaltered as well, I bought a three movie collection earlier this year just for the fun of it, maybe it was worth it after all.
Fingers crossed for you 🤞
Because it's the only way to get the original version. I got mine from my late uncles dvd collection. And in honour of him, I kept the film's I liked these were in there, along with the Indiana Jones trillogy.
Is that you guessing, rather than watching the video? 😅👍
@@HydraCollectables nah this is me being autistic and knowing that you can't get them on Blu-ray, I kinda want hd versions tbh.
I have those DVDs ❤
I want the 2019 DVD editions.
I'm wondering what display might service these 2006 DVDs the best. 4:3 standard definition TV, probably? And/or the smaller, the better?
I would imagine your right but not too sure. I have 4:3 tv upstairs. I will check and see! 👍
The quality isnt that bad. It reminds me of the vhs quality.
I agree. It's certainly not what most are use to nowadays but its definitely not bad!
Did the same thing a couple of months ago.
Glad to hear, I'm not alone!
I see some of these labled with widescreen at the top, are they the same?
I don't think they are, but I'm not 100% sure...
@@HydraCollectables turns out they are. found them at a garage sale lol also turns out there's a full screen version to.
Still have those dvds
Well worth holding on to 👌
@@HydraCollectables certainly are. When you put them next to my prequels they all have matching spines
Because you don’t know how to download 4k77?
I have them outside
Well worth digging them out of storage 👍
E the expanded universe isn't dead unless you want it to be. The EU will always be my canon. Not Disney
You can still get the vhs tapes?
I've heard some people still have the VHS Tapes but I haven't seen them available 8 myself.
i have them almost new...i'm thinking of selling them, although they are in another place from what i live, but who knows??? ;)
i also have these cds. They were my start into Star Wars!
Great stuff! Glad to hear that so many people still have these things in this digital age 👍
Somebody should make a cut that's basically the same as the original but keeps the new Palpatine hologram, new cloud city, and new victory song (but keeps the old Anakin).
If you want to watch he unaltered trilogy then you should only be viewing Harmy's Despecialized Edition, this release on DVD is so shockingly bad.
I am unfamiliar with this one. I will look into it. Thanks for the heads up 👍
I First obtained the Harmy Despecialized Versions of the Star Wars Trilogy. A year ago.The the 4K77--4K80--4K84 this past week. Awesome is an understatement. This over 4 years of work to bring the original Star Wars Trilogy to 4K.I know this Video is 1 year ago so this information you may already know 😊
I didn't know in August 2024 so thanks ☺️
You can still get the vhs tapes?
I've heard some people still have the VHS Tapes but I haven't seen them available anywhere myself.
@@HydraCollectables they are incredibly rare these days, I haven't seen the wide-screen versions and regular in over a decade myself. They came in gold and silver boxes my uncle had the silver ones years ago and we had the gold ones.
The VHS versions are no longer produced, but I do occasionally see them in second-hand shops or for sale online, like on Craigslist.
@@nightmareofkaitos I think sliver is the Widescreen/Letterbox format, and gold is Pan & Scan. I think. It might be the other way around.
@@michaelminch5490 I got them on ebay