Seeking help from Star Wars geeks

R · 02-12-2008 05:13 PM

Star Wars trilogy dvd set ep IV, V, VI

These two are both widescreen versions. I don't know if the different packaging is for collector's purposes or what, but for those who own either; is this set the original movie release or the ones with the bullshiet CGI scenes integrated in it?

**Dizi** · 02-12-2008 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by R

Star Wars trilogy dvd set ep IV, V, VI

These two are both widescreen versions. I don't know if the different packaging is for collector's purposes or what, but for those who own either; is this set the original movie release or the ones with the bullshiet CGI scenes integrated in it?

The copies I downloaded were the newer version with the "updated" CGI.

**Ian** · 02-12-2008 05:41 PM

CGI versions. the ones made back in like 1999. I have the originals in a VHS box-set though. Last time they were released on VHS.

R · 02-12-2008 05:51 PM

Has there been a theatrical version put to dvd? Something that ol' Georgie hasn't raped.

**Ian** · 02-12-2008 05:54 PM

I don't think they have the original theatrical versions on DVD.

**wakeup** · 02-12-2008 05:59 PM

I own that, but I can't find it.

To my rememberance, the box on the left holds the 3 movies and one special features DVD, when slides in the box on the right. So on one end you see Star Wars Trilogy, and on the other you see IV, V, VI.

It has the new scenes added in. Like Greedo shooting first, the stupid song in Jabba's Palace, and much more.

**neuros** · 02-12-2008 05:59 PM

People bitched enough after Lucas fuddled with them, they exist... Which box, I don't know.

**Ian** · 02-12-2008 06:01 PM

If they do have one it's the box on the right, the box on the left is the CGI scenes and such.

**stringtheory** · 02-12-2008 06:28 PM

I own it. What you are looking at is two sets of the same thing. But you are seeing one side of the box on the left and the other on the right.

That being said it is indeed the most recent CGI'd versions. It's 4 disks, 3 movies and 1 behind the scenes/special features disk.

R · 02-12-2008 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by wakeup

I own that, but I can't find it.

To my rememberance, the box on the left holds the 3 movies and one special features DVD, when slides in the box on the right. So on one end you see Star Wars Trilogy, and on the other you see IV, V, VI.

You're right. They are the same box and it is just showing the back and front covers.

**dutchee23** · 02-12-2008 07:08 PM

to get the original, un-cut eps 4,5,6 -- buy each of those as INDIVIDUAL disks, not a box-set.
which is to say,
the "bonus material" on the new, individually-sold DVDs are the original cuts.

**ridesnow.** · 02-13-2008 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by stringtheory

I own it. What you are looking at is two sets of the same thing. But you are seeing one side of the box on the left and the other on the right.

That being said it is indeed the most recent CGI'd versions. It's 4 disks, 3 movies and 1 behind the scenes/special features disk.

this is correct, i just checked mine...

**anotherartgeek** · 02-13-2008 10:00 AM

The box w just Vader has the Trilogy with the extra scenes and a bonus disk. >See here<

The box with the old school poster image is also the Trilogy with extra scenes, but without the bonus disk. >See here<

Disks like >this< have the digital remaster of the original theatrical release and the one with the extra CGI scenes.

R · 02-13-2008 01:56 PM

I got to see my neighbor's 2 disk dvd(original and remastered) and I must say I am very disappointed. The original film to dvd format looked like a 10 year old did it with his 70's VCR. IT'S CRAP, STAY AWAY! If you like the original trilogy stick with your old VHS tapes! Now I don't mind buying the remastered trilogy.