Star Wars Coming To Digital HD For First Time On April 10
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Star Wars fans will finally have an opportunity to buy a digital version of the first six movies of the series.
The movies have been a long holdout when it comes to a digital release, but they'll be released in a high-definition digital format for the first time on April 10.
Where can you buy it? Not everywhere, but there are more than a handful of options.
- iTunes
- Google Play
- Vudu
- Amazon
- Xbox Video
- Disney Movies Anywhere
- Verizon FiOS
It's not known whether Episodes IV-VI will include the original versions in high-definition for the first time, but it's highly unlikely. Vocal fans of the series have been waiting for a version that doesn't include a CGI Jabba The Hutt randomly confronting Han Solo in "A New Hope" or where Han actually shoots first (for more examples of changes, there are plenty of rants waiting for you on YouTube).
As with previous re-releases, this will also feature numerous special features, though the dreaded "digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer" disclaimer appears. But those three fans craving some "Revenge of the Sith" bloopers won't be disappointed.
So in case you were wondering if the Star Wars fan in your life has plans this weekend, yes they're spoken for. And odds are they may have some interesting Tweets to share with the world.
STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace
Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back
Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures
Legacy content includes "The Beginning"; The Podrace: Theatrical Edit; plus eight deleted scenes.STAR WARS EPISODE II: Attack of the Clones
Conversations: Sounds In Space
Discoveries From Inside: Costumes Revealed
Legacy content includes "From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II"; State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II; and "Films Are Not Released, They Escape"; plus Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage and six deleted scenes.STAR WARS EPISODE III: Revenge of the Sith
Conversations: The Star WarsThat Almost Was
Discoveries From Inside: Hologram & Bloopers
Legacy content includes documentaries "Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III"; The Journey Part 1; and The Journey Part 2; plus six deleted scenes.STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A New Hope (20th Century Fox)
Conversations: Creating A Universe
Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber
Legacy content includes "Anatomy Of A Dewback"; Star Wars Launch Trailer; plus eight deleted scenes.STAR WARS EPISODE V: The Empire Strikes Back
Conversations: The Lost Interviews
Discoveries From Inside: Matte Paintings Unveiled
Legacy content includes "A Conversation With The Masters" (2010); "Dennis Muren: How Walkers Walk"; "George Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back 1979"; and "George Lucas On The Force: 2010"; plus six deleted scenes.STAR WARS EPISODE VI: Return of the Jedi
Conversations: The Effects
Discoveries From Inside: The Sounds Of Ben Burtt
Legacy content includes "Classic Creatures: Return Of The Jedi"; "Revenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer"; Return Of The Jedi Launch Trailer; "It Began TV Spot"; "Climactic Chapter TV Spot"; plus five deleted scenes.
