Does anybody know if any plans for Star Wars on HD or Blu-ray ?

[BenchyUK]

I don't think they are even going to think about a HD Version of the films untila format 'winner' is decided and the instal ase is a hell of alot bigger than it is now

Although i think the first 6 film box set for Star Wars will launch on a HD format first before DVD

[Kainz]

Iirc Lucasarts recently said that the SW series will never hit any HD format at all.

[nwgarratt]

Originally Posted by Kainz

Iirc Lucasarts recently said that the SW series will never hit any HD format at all.

Just like the original Trilogy versions wouldn't get released on DVD.

[chrislad]

When it is released, it'll be good, damn good. But God knows how long it will take.

[small358786]

Weren't Lucasarts one of the first lot to mention Blu-ray?
I thought they were harping on about it before DVD even really got going in the UK.

[Pecker]

Originally Posted by Kainz

Iirc Lucasarts recently said that the SW series will never hit any HD format at all.

No, I think they said they had no plans to release on either format yet, not that they'd never release them in high def.

Steve W

[featherhall]

Originally Posted by Kainz

Iirc Lucasarts recently said that the SW series will never hit any HD format at all.

And miss out on milking the fans even more than they have already (with there 20 odd different releases on VHS and dvd).
Lucas will never stop milking this cow

[Indiana Jones]

Give them chance to release the films afew more times on DVD then around 2010 they will hit Blu-Ray

[Romero]

Yeah for a guy who wants to be at the leading edge of technology, Lucas is very backwards when it comes to HD releases, I mean the Star Wars trilogy, didn't get released on DVD until the format was approaching its end of life, so it looks like the same will be through of the HD formats.

Romero

[jagdeepp]

Errrm... As i understand matters the entire series is available on Newsgroups in 1080p. It's available in WMVHD format and is stunning.

[nwgarratt]

It is in HD if you know where to look.

I mean the Star Wars trilogy, didn't get released on DVD until the format was approaching its end of life, so it looks like the same will be through of the HD formats.

DVD will be around for a very long time yet. There are too many millions of people using it. It might even be around after Blu Ray and HD DVD.

[TranceFan]

they've already been broadcast at 1080i on Sky HD, and ep 1-3 are stunning, ep 4-6 are v good too - presumably the HDWMV versions, which play on xbox 360 are HD TV rips. Good enough for me.

[Kainz]

Originally Posted by featherhall

And miss out on milking the fans even more than they have already (with there 20 odd different releases on VHS and dvd).
Lucas will never stop milking this cow

Yep, I seriously hope they do come out in HD. I'd love to get the series on hd-dvd

[BenchyUK]

Originally Posted by TranceFan

they've already been broadcast at 1080i on Sky HD, and ep 1-3 are stunning, ep 4-6 are v good too - presumably the HDWMV versions, which play on xbox 360 are HD TV rips. Good enough for me.

Aren't the ones on SKY HD just good upscales beinf broadcast? Could an SD Upscaling DVD player produce the same results?

Persoanlly i think we'll see the movies released in 3D before a HD format. I know Lucas has said that the Star Wars films will be amoung the first played in 3D Cinemas when they get going

Just think , sitting at home lights out , turning on your 40 or 50" lcd or plasma and watching Starwars in HD or BLUE-RAY in 1080P with the volume up full , how amazing would that be

[nwgarratt]

Has anyone got a link to a HD trailers of any of the films. Perhaps, Episode III as it was the last one and most likely to be in HD trailer form somewhere. I can only find a Hi Res as the best quality.

[TranceFan]

no they arent SD upscales, they are clearly HD, as razor sharp (particularly ep 1-3) and you get the 3d effect and depth effect that you dont get with upscaled DVD.

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by jagdeepp

Errrm... As i understand matters the entire series is available on Newsgroups in 1080p. It's available in WMVHD format and is stunning.

Yeah, I noticed a 1080p WMVHD 13GB version of Episode IV the other day, and it's the one where Hans shoots 1st for those that always cried out for that version!

STAR.WARS.IV.A.NEW.HOPE.HAN.SHOOTS.FIRST.EDITION.1 3GB.1080P.WMVHD.5.1

[Mars2003]

Yep, I've got the 1080i versions of episodes 2,3&4. They all look stunning. In fact I'm very impressed at the HD version op EP4.

They look better than simple upscales to me on my 1080P Samsung

[IndianaBlues]

They've been available in HD for a while now, just like most films in the States, simply because they've had HD tv for a lot longer than us....I know that Raiders of the Lost Ark (another Lucasfilm film) has been broadcast in HD over there too...

[Crabman32]

Stop. Lining. George. Lucas'. Pockets. How many times have Star Wars fans shelled out for a "new" version of the films? I say stick to your SD discs. Oh, the prequel trilogy sucked anyway so forget them altogether.

[KevD]

Originally Posted by Crabman32

Stop. Lining. George. Lucas'. Pockets. How many times have Star Wars fans shelled out for a "new" version of the films? I say stick to your SD discs. Oh, the prequel trilogy sucked anyway so forget them altogether.

That evil Gerorge Lucas, sending out his Stormtroopers to force people to but new releases like the Theatrical version that people were crying out for to be released.

[Crabman32]

Originally Posted by KevD

That evil Gerorge Lucas, sending out his Stormtroopers to force people to but new releases like the Theatrical version that people were crying out for to be released.

Yes, and he also made sure that you had to have the rubbish special editions included as well whether you liked it or not.

[Goooner]

Originally Posted by KevD

That evil Gerorge Lucas, sending out his Stormtroopers to force people to but new releases like the Theatrical version that people were crying out for to be released.

The Theatrical version that, IIRC, he said could never be released because it simply didn't exist anymore, so we all went and bought the other version, thinking it was better than nothing, then surprise, surprise, Georgie pops up again saying "Look what I've found stuffed down the back of the setee"

[Crabman32]

Originally Posted by Goooner

The Theatrical version that, IIRC, he said could never be released because it simply didn't exist anymore, so we all went and bought the other version, thinking it was better than nothing, then surprise, surprise, Georgie pops up again saying "Look what I've found stuffed down the back of the setee"

Exactly. Good point. Well made. Lucas must be laughing his arse off. Mugs.

[BenchyUK]

what's the issue? If you don't want it, don't buy it

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by Goooner

The Theatrical version that, IIRC, he said could never be released because it simply didn't exist anymore, so we all went and bought the other version, thinking it was better than nothing, then surprise, surprise, Georgie pops up again saying "Look what I've found stuffed down the back of the setee"

I dont think a non-anamorphic laserdisc port is what everyone was crying out for.

[Goooner]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jones

I dont think a non-anamorphic laserdisc port is what everyone was crying out for.

What's the betting that in a year or so, he'll decide out of the goodness of his heart to produce a top notch, anamorphic release of the "original" trilogy?

Of course that'll be on standard DVD, then we'll have the doctored releases on in some flavour of HD, with promises of the "original" trilogy never being released, until of course he gives in to the fans and releases them in HD too.

Cynical mois?

[alaniho]

Originally Posted by featherhall

And miss out on milking the fans even more than they have already (with there 20 odd different releases on VHS and dvd).
Lucas will never stop milking this cow

i agree, they will eventually release this on every format going, i think they will only say that no HD version is coming so folks will keep buying the existing versions on DVD in the meantime.

I'm also sure they will release some sort of box set with all 6 episodes on DVD before they do the HD version.