The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a reality
this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox present the
eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home entertainment
format. The four-disc collection will be released on September 21 in the
U.S. and Canada, with international release dates following closely.
"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they have
been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime to make
sure that the Star Wars  Trilogy on DVD is an awesome experience," said
Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd.
and the DVD collection's Executive Producer.
Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc set that
includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features -- including
the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced about the
Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three
films. Each of the three films in the Star Wars Trilogy has been digitally
restored and re-mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.
"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound
and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On top
of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the
creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We
want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies
for the first time."
The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a
collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three films
are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the
U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will vary by
territory.
Keep checking starwars.com over the coming months for more specific
details about the content of this must-own DVD set.
