![]() ![]() It's just not good as the restored 1997 Special Edition (Gold or Silver box) and any subsequent release, which you should avoid because it include many changes from the original theatrical version.Īfter that, I think your best bet would be to check garage sales or to go on Ebay for the first VHS release of Stars wars or The "1995 VHS THX Edition" (Black box). It's because it used non-anamorphic video sourced from the 1993 LaserDisc releases. ![]() If you heard that this 're-released' trilogy was not so good. It was also re-released once before in April of 1997, for the Special Editions that Lucas re-edited back then.There is a DVD box set release that came complete with the unaltered original films as bonus material.Įach movie comes as a two-disc set-one disc is the 2004 remastered version of the film, while the second disc is a version that captures its original theatrical presentation. Disney will re-release Return of the Jedi in theaters for the 40th anniversary starting April 28th this spring. Return of the Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Ian McDiarmid, with Frank Oz as Yoda, Kenny Baker as R2, Warwick Davis as Wicket, and many others. She added, "I wouldn't touch those, are you kidding me? Those will always remain his." Oh well. At Star Wars Celebration in 2017, Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy stated "there was no intention of restoring the original theatrical cuts," honoring Lucas' intentions with the Special Edition versions. It's expected that the 1997 Special Edition version of ROTJ will be playing. As everyone knows, this sequel was also originally called Revenge of the Jedi before they eventually changed it to Return of the Jedi for the final release. Lucas was involved, but at this point he had handed over directing to others, with Irvin Kershner on Empire Strikes Back before Marquand on ROTJ. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi was actually directed by filmmaker Richard Marquand, from a screenplay written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas. Here's the new poster artwork for the 40th anniversary re-release made by Matt Ferguson - click for full:Ĭheck out the classic teaser trailer for 1983's " Revenge of the Jedi" (before the title change) found on YT: Vader even finally gets his redemption! Is it one of your favorites? Even if you don't like the Ewoks or anything on Endor, it's still an awesome finale, with so many triumphant moments from Luke, Han, Leia, Chewie, and the whole gang. The epic grand finale of the original trilogy first opened in theaters on May 25th, 1983, becoming an instant hit. ![]() Check your local listings around April 28th to see if it's showing nearby. In the UK, it will run for one week as well. ![]() In the US, Return of the Jedi will be playing again on the big screen in theaters from April 28th until May 4th (Star Wars Day) this spring. The announcement was made at the Star Wars Celebration event in London this past weekend. In celebration of the sci-fi sequel's 40th anniversary, Disney is re-releasing the Star Wars classic Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in theaters nationwide starting at the end of April. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny." The end of the original trilogy is returning to the big screen once again. "You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. ![]()
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