Many of the films in the Star Wars franchise have been re-released, both theatrically and on home media formats. Franchise creator George Lucas often altered the films for the re-releases. These alter
The original theatrical version of Return of the Jedi features Sebastian Shaw as the Force spirit of Anakin Skywalker (above left). The 2004 DVD version replaces Shaw with Hayden Christensen (below left), who plays Anakin in the prequels.
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Star Wars is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. Produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed by Twentieth Century-Fox, it is the first film in the Star Wars fran
Changes in Star Wars re-releases
…while others were attempts to create continuity with other films. Different versions of the Star Wars films have existed since the 1977 release of the original Star Wars film, which was retroactively subtitled Episode IV – A New Hope. However, the first major changes were made in 1997, when remastered Special Edition versions…
Theatrical release poster by Tom Jung
From left to right: Luke, Leia, and Han in a still from Star Wars
Star Wars creator George Lucas (pictured in 1986)
Hotel Sidi Driss, the underground building used as Luke's Tatooine home