Star Wars on Blu Ray!
Sat, August 14, 2010 
After years of fanboys pissing and moaning about no high definition release for Star Wars they can finally nerdgasm over the new box set being released next summer! The original and prequel trilogies are both being released on blu ray. The only catch is the version included from the original trilogy is the "special edition" versions, and not the the original releases. You would think they would offer the option to watch them in either special edition or original, but meh at least they're coming to blu ray!
They also added that the boxset will be one package including all six films, and not two separate box sets containing the individual trilogies. All this means is the die hard fans will end up with the prequel trilogy which they claimed raped their child hood as well as the classic but special edition trilogy they also hated in comparison to the original releases. I could care less though, I'll be buying it the same as you know you will.
Here's the official press release from the annual Star Wars Celebration Convention:
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER,
THE FORCE WILL BE WITH YOU ON BLU-RAY!
Highly Anticipated Complete Star Wars™ Saga
Readied for High Definition Blu-ray Debut
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (August 14, 2010) – Today at Star Wars Celebration V, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that the complete Star Wars Saga will come to Blu-ray Disc with a worldwide release in Fall 2011. The Star Wars Blu-ray Box Set will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with extensive special features – including documentaries, vintage behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, retrospectives and never-before-seen footage from the Lucasfilm archives.
“Blu-ray is the absolute best way to experience Star Wars at home – in pristine high definition,” said George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars Saga. “The films have never looked or sounded better.”
ABOUT STAR WARS CELEBRATION V
Featuring celebrities, costumes, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and much, much more, Star Wars Celebration V is THE official Lucasfilm convention - and the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy! Taking place in Orlando, FL from August 12-15, Star Wars Celebration V commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Also check out this cut scene from Return of the Jedi which was shown at the convention and has made its way online everywhere. It's a bootleg but who cares, enjoy.
Reader Comments (2)
Meh, I kept my VCR just so I could watch the ORIGINAL original trilogy until Lucas finally cracked and released them on DVD. I'll keep watching my DVDs until Lucas releases the ORIGINAL original trilogy on Blu-Ray. And since Lucas is all about making the cash and can't resist another double dip, it'll come within two years or so.
Of course I'm getting them. I annoyed the originals won't be on them, but I'm intrigued by however the hell he's tweaked them this time around. Plus that scene was just badass.