Star Wars Trilogy IV, V, VI & Bonus Material (DVD, 1977, 4-Disc) Region 4.
A New Hope: Audio Commentary by George Lucas, sound designer Ben Burtt, ILM's Dennis Muren and actress Carrie Fisher
Empire: Audio Commentary by George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher
Jedi: Audio commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher
Episode III Behind the Scenes Preview: The Return of Darth Vader – No other villain is as iconic as Darth Vader, a symbol of doom since his first appearance on movie screens in 1977 who remains a permanent part of popular culture. Finally, Star Wars: Episode III will reveal just how Anakin Skywalker became the feared Sith Lord. In this exclusive preview, George Lucas discusses Anakin’s descent, while viewers will get a first look at the new Vader costume forged for Episode III and will experience first-hand how Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor have prepared for the epic lightsaber battle that has been anticipated more than two decades: the climactic showdown between Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Birth of the Lightsaber: Its unforgettable hum and scintillating glow are instantly recognizable around the world, and now viewers will discover the origins of this elegant weapon from a more civilized age. This documentary, devoted to the lightsaber, features insight from George Lucas, cast and crew into the history of the iconic laser sword. It showcases the genesis of the lightsaber stunt and special-effects work and illustrates how each film in the Star Wars saga has surpassed the previous one with spectacular action set pieces featuring the Jedi’s most trusted weapon.
The Characters of Star Wars: An in-depth look at how favorite characters came to be, featuring rare concept art, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with George Lucas and the cast and crew who shaped the screen’s favorite heroes – Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO – and the greatest villain of all, Darth Vader.
The Force Is With Them: The Legacy of Star Wars – Star Wars opened up a galaxy of possibilities to a generation of filmmakers and creative talents. Viewers will hear first-hand from some of the most notable filmmakers of our time about how influential the Star Wars movies have been to their lives.
Star Wars Battlefront Trailer and Playable Demo: Now that the greatest Star Wars battles are on DVD, video game players can live them like never before in the new video game Star Wars: Battlefront from LucasArts, available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC-CD. The STAR WARS TRILOGY DVD will offer a trailer featuring an exciting look at the video game, along with a special demo for Xbox users that lets users fight the Battle of Endor as a Rebel or Imperial soldier and drive AT-STs, ride speeder bikes and use different weapons to lead their side to victory. The full version of Star Wars Battlefront will also be released Sept. 21 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and PC.
Star Wars Episode III Making the Game Preview: Video-game players will be able to experience the stunning Jedi action of Episode III themselves in the new Star Wars: Episode III game. This special feature shows how game developers at LucasArts worked behind-the-scenes and on the set to create the most authentic Jedi experience ever. The Star Wars: Episode III game will be available in Spring 2005 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
Original Trailers and TV Spots: The original theatrical teaser, launch and re-release trailers for each film, plus TV spots, are featured on the DVD.
Never-Before-Seen Production Gallery: DVD owners will delve into an unseen corner of the Lucasfilm Archives with exclusive photos from the making of the STAR WARS TRILOGY, traveling from Tunisia to England, Norway, Arizona and back to California.
Posters and Print Campaigns: The original releases of the STAR WARS TRILOGY films came at a time when international campaigns produced a wealth of intriguing, alternative poster art. Viewers can explore a collection of theatrical posters from around the world.
Exclusive DVD-ROM Content: The STAR WARS TRILOGY DVDs are keys that unlock exclusive content available only through a special DVD-ROM website. In addition, the DVD offers a link to starwars.com, the official Star Wars destination on the Web, which provides daily features and updates on the continuing Star Wars saga
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