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Level42:
OK, I infected my son with the SW virus I guess. So far I've allowed him to see all but part 3 because I find the Anakin burning scenes too much for an 8 year old.

However, I've mentioned a couple times to him that part 4/6 were different when dady first saw them in the theater WAAAAAYYYY back in the 70's/80's. He keeps asking questions about it and I would love to see them in the original form again too.

I know there was a box set released in 2006 that was supposed to have the original films, but I've read that even those are not 100% as they were. I've read that the only REALLY original versions were ever released on Laser Disc.

I would appreciate any help in finding a lead to those movies in 100% original form. Please PM.

SavannahLion:
There was never really a 100% release of the 1977, 1980, and 1983 screenings. Differences exist, however minor. There are even differences from movie theater to theater depending on which version of the reel they obtained.

See what I mean at Wikipedia. There are fan sites with more comprehensive changes. Wikipedia is a good starting point.

The closest is probably the laserdisc release but IMHO, the fanedit version is the best since it comprises of the best changes from the update, keeps the original stuff and ensures Hans shoots first.

Sorry I didn't PM as my only lead just went AWOL.  :dunno

protokatie:
Savannah put it well. One thing I would consider is that your memory of the original trilogy is prolly more filled with the old vhs tapes you saw in the 80's than from what you saw in the theatre. Well, maybe not you, but most people in our age group. I would suggest trying to find good copies of the original VHS releases of them after the third movie came out. If younfind a copy of ep4 from before 5 and 6 came out, then the opening will not include the preface of "episode 4.  A new hope", which was added later when star wars went from a single complete movie to a trilogy.

Just my 2 cents.

Hoopz:

--- Quote from: Level42 on April 11, 2010, 04:47:02 pm ---OK, I infected my son with the SW virus I guess. So far I've allowed him to see all but part 3 because I find the Anakin burning scenes too much for an 8 year old.

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I think it has three pretty "graphic" scenes.  Anakin burning at the end, when he decapitates Dooku, and when Anakin returns to the Jedi Temple and sees the younglings (sp?).  Granted, the last one isn't that graphic but even young kids can figure out what happened.

I'm not complaining.  I didn't let my stepson see that one until he was 9 or 10. 

Vanguard:
I don't understand this thread.   There were only 3 Star Wars movies ever made (New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) and they were never redone.   It's like I'm in some alternate universe or something.  LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA!!!!!

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