For the first time in over 40 years, the original 1977 theatrical version of
In the mono mix, during the scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi gives Luke his father's lightsaber, Luke asks, "What is it?" Obi-Wan responds differently than in the stereo and surround versions. star wars 1977 original version exclusive
Whether Disney eventually capitulates and releases an official 4K version is almost beside the point. The preservationists have already done the work. They have ensured that in a galaxy of constant updates and reboots, the original vision of that twin sunset on Tatooine remains preserved in amber, waiting for anyone willing to look for it. For the first time in over 40 years,
For years, the official stance from Lucasfilm was that the original negatives were either lost or too damaged to restore. The prevailing rumor is that when Lucas created the Special Editions, the original negatives were cut and spliced to incorporate the new CGI, effectively destroying the 1977 negative in the process. The preservationists have already done the work
The exclusivity of the original version stems from its scarcity: