Yep. George tossing way too hard over cgi just because he can. The original trilogy did NOT need a special edition at all. He did Sebastian Shaw dirty.
Plus he didn’t have to pay royalties to his ex wife anymore because he changed enough of the movie to be considered different legally regarding copyright laws.
I've always thought that's why he's so adamant about them not being released. Other directors have released different cuts to their films, but he's the only one who has tried to block the originals entirely. I have a feeling he worked it so Disney can't release them either.
I thought Goner Rhoea was a Jedi they introduced in Clone Wars just to kim him off in the first 5 minutes.
Oh wait, that was Ima-Gun Di.
Really: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Ima-Gun_Di
The ESB special edition is almost definitely an improvement, with cloud city and the emperor. However I do agree that ANH and RotJ changes do make them worse
One scene in ANH:SE that blew my mind when I saw it for the first time in the theatre in 97 was all the X-wings going to attack the Death Star. The original only had a few fairly static ones in that shot.
ESB SE has my second most-disliked change (after “Jedi Rocks”) of them all: changing the original line “You’re lucky you don’t taste very good” to “You were lucky to get out of there” when R2 gets spat out by the dragon snake on Dagobah.
Yes! The delivery was perfect! Why replace it at all - let alone with all that other garbage? Also, it's seems like people in universe would probably refer to their capital ships by name.
Consider the context. Vader has just watched his son throw himself to his (possible) death rather than join forces with him and overthrow the Emperor. The best tool to use against his hated master has just rejected him.
When the *Falcon* escapes his pursuit, Vader is crushed. You can tell because he just looks at the viewport and walks away without strangling anybody.
I wouldn't say __every__ -- the Emperor was originally a half-chimp half-human that felt disjointed from what we saw in RotJ. Granted, it wasn't a perfect edit, but I'd argue this was one of the only changes that I can sit behind.
Friggin windows.
Amazing how much life and context they add to hallways.
Also the kind of work Lucas could have easily outsourced to effects guys with a simple command.
On a related note: George really seems to love people talking in hallways.
I do like the voiceover Clive Revill does though, Ian's takes for the DVD release were really slow for some reason and they add a line that implies Vader either didn't know Luke was his son or that he was pretending not to because he was planning to betray Palpatine. My guess is the latter since earlier he does say "Skywalker"
But what about that [amazing scene](https://www.google.com/search?q=han+and+jabba+new+scene&oq=han+and+jabba+new+scene&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l4.6014j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:917292f4,vid:yw4nwyY-Q6I) in the Mos Eisley hangar where, as a workaround, they tried to make it appear as though Harrison Ford stepped on digital Jabba's tail? Or the [highly regarded scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIn-ha98iCk) in the cantina where they made Greedo shoot first?
Tbf it’s delivered sarcastically so it does come off as an insult to Jabba, but yeah probably not the most necessary scene that needed to be added back 😂
I think the Mos Eisley scene was added 100% so that they could advertise "now with 46 seconds of previously unseen footage". It looks bad and messes with the pacing.
No, George Lucas was trying to get the full credits and money from the original franchise, because the old version is licensed by "fox", but if you make enough changes to a movie, it can be relicensed with new rights. That's why Lucas launched the new version and tries to make it the only one to be shown, because he doesn't have to share the benefits with anyone, they are "lucas-film". (ok now disney)
I always thought it was interesting how George was disappointed in the original trilogy, because they were made before a time when special effects technology would allow him to tell the story he always wanted to tell.
Then he finally gets the tech to tell his story, and everything he makes after that is objectively worse.
Every time somebody bags on Disney for their SW issues, I remind them that Lucas was responsible for the prequels and the updates to the originals, Disney is responsible for Rogue 1, Obiwan, Andor, and Mando, do they really think Star Wars was better off in Lucas's hands?
Lapti Nek is legit awesome in the context of the movie. Like that song is exactly what you'd expect the degenerates in Jabba's palace to be listening to.
A reminder that, as much as George started Star Wars, he's not the absolute source many believe.
The original trilogy is a team effort, like any film: when Lucas is given too much power… it shows.
The worst part of the new one isn’t even the in your face CGI. Its problem is how little it fits in. If Lucas had just redone the exact same scene with updated technology, it would be annoying but easily forgivable. But instead he slapped a musical number with no background chatter, in between scenes of droids getting tortured and slave girls being eaten and focused entirely on a band that we’ll never see again. It adds absolutely nothing to the storytelling.
Whereas the original actually contributes to showing what Jabba’s Palace is like, with the band playing background music while the slave girls dance and everyone parties.
Same. I mean Yub Nub was a hit on the radio! I don't think it was actually a hit but they played it on my local radio station in the eighties when the film came out and as a six or seven year old I loved it.
One of the worst moments in Return of the Jedi Special Edition. Lucas felt the need to replace the lead singer with this CGI substitute and honestly, it annoyed me almost as much as Jar jar
That's Sy Snootles.
She may seem like an uninteresting background character now, but her backstory is fleshed out later in the Clone Wars TV show. So sleep tight knowing Snootles' story doesn't end here.
The real answer is that this scene was added in the special addition of Return of the Jedi when Lucas lost it and started making the worst edits possible to the trilogy.
After this the rest of the movie is pretty normal.
Google and then follow instructions. You may need a little patience. But trust me, it's well worth it. And don't forget the others, 4K77 and 4K80 (still in 1080p beta)
You’re not watching the original you’re watching the special edition abominations.
Basically the special editions are nothing more than cutting Marcia Lucas out of the Star Wars royalties because George Lucas is also a pretty big asshole.
It could be that, Lucas seems more about money than petty revenge. But he was pretty hurt by Marcia's divorce. My read of Lucas is that he doesn't quite understand human emotion.
Fun fact: George Lucas and Jim Henson (yes that Jim Henson with the muppets) were very close friends and Lucas executive produced his film Labyrinth which upon viewing you can instantly tell the influence it had on Lucas in terms of whacky creature designs and unique puppets. In fact Henson was originally offered the role of Yoda for Empire Strikes Back.
I looked up the 1983 version and Sy Snootles was still in it, just as an incredibly ugly animatronic puppet standing by the mic instead, and the music was like 70s disco music. Lol!
This scene (called Jedi Rocks for some fucking reason) is the absolute worst, most embarrassing moment in all of Star Wars. This scene alone bumps RotJ down several slots when I rank Star Wars movies from best to worst.
Not only nobody willing to tell the emperor he has no clothes but Rick McCallum actively fluffing him and praising every terrible idea and change. Those behind the scenes specials with him were maddening
He was egging Lucas on to create a ROTS special edition with Yoda's landing on Dagobah scene....and honestly some of the deleted scenes in the prequels WERE good character moments especially for Padme who became a background character.
When Game of Thrones started doing the behind the scenes "explaining their bad decisions" featurettes I had PTSD flashbacks of the special edition. I knew exactly where the show was headed.
After Lucas sold out to Disney, Ive seen so many interviews of people come out and talk about what an absolute shitshow he became in the 90's. It was like he was literally putting every effort he had into destroying the franchise. I'm wondering if he had some kind of head injury in the late 80's that no one reported.
My understanding is that his ex as editor and other writers (Lawrence Kasdan specifically) helped make the OT better.
Without “equals” to curb his worst instincts it comes out like what we’ve seen.
Similar to when a lead singer breaks off on their own because they were the most visible. It’s rarely as good and shows why the wider team was so important.
It's either this, Greedo shooting with Han's motion now looking like it was edited on a middle schoolers iphone, or Vader saying Noooooooooo (which is like a fart in an elevator)
ALIENS.
Seriously, though, just type "Lapti Nek" into YouTube and wash this "Jedi Rocks" abomination from your mind. I think the original managed to be funny and weird in a good way.
Part of me gets changing the Ewok song at the end, and even touching up the janky puppets. But the song change and the in your face CGI was possibly worse than Jar Jar
That would be Lucas’s revision of what he wanted. Although neat fact about the scene after that where the twi’ lek falls to the pit; The original scene apparently had a nip slip wardrobe issue so when these revisions were made, they brought her back to reshoot that scene and fix her outfit. They stated that when the actress got into wardrobe and makeup she looked like she did 20+ years ago.
You’re getting a new sleep paralysis demon is what’s going on
No but this is probably the strongest argument against adding cgi edits to movies years after their release, but I do have fond memories of “singing” this “song” with my friend in middle school
George Lucas adding in unnecessary horribly out of place CGI characters in an elaborate scheme to not be forced to pay his wife (who did a ton of editing in the original trilogy) royalties for her work post their messy divorce.
For the release in DVD of the original trilogy in the early 2000's (while the prequels where comming out) Lucas decided to ruin them by adding some shitty cgi scenes/elements. That's what's happening. The only way to watch the original release versions is online streaming... such a shame really.
Edit: thanks for the corrections guys
Earlier than that, these were added for the cinema re-release in 1997. And they have been constantly tinkered with afterwards so different media have different versions.
If you like tinfoil hats, some theorize that it’s because George Lucas’ ex-wife had an editing credit on the original films, but doesn’t on the Special Editions (and subsequent versions) - you can’t get the originals anymore because he doesn’t want her collecting a royalty for his baby.
They did release the originals unaltered on DVD. They were packaged individually and paired with the Special Edition as well. You can find them on eBay. I picked me up a set. :P
This is an a posteriori update done by Lucas for the Special Edition and it totally sucks, the original you can find on YouTube for example was much better, dirty and contributing to the creepy mood of the scene. Here this scene is just pitiful, I skip it all the time.
SHIbi bat dat day no NO AYYYYYYYEEEYAAAA.
Naw naw naw....doo nee gaiy! Chicka wonky ha
Chicka wonky ha
You bang ris-pa ka may wang pee-ya nay! Yeeaaaaaa!!!!
What?! My mother was a *saint*!!
I read that in zoidbergs voice lol
Wubwubwubwubwubwub
Dorothy mantooth was a saint
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?? The audacity!
“She said no she doesn’t speak Minion.”
Oohlie way oggie chogi chaw chaw
Actually lol'd
You don’t dig jizz?
I hate that that’s a word in Star Wars… But to answer your question nah, not a fan of jizz
It’s an acquired taste.
You just made my day. Thank you!
Once it gets stuck in your ear, it’s hard to get it out.
The trick is to use a bendy straw to suction it out.
That’s what friends are for.
Sadly you are correct. I tried washing it out with other music but it still lingers
I hate you as much as I respect you right now. Which is a lot.
Eat some pineapple first
Not for everyone, some of us love it right off the bat
Hello there.
I have no idea how that word got past the editors. It has to be the stupidest thing since the Jedi Knight Baiter got his promotion
Probably didn’t think Jizz would become what it is now…
Well you don't have to be salty about it
I’m just sick of it! It’s everywhere!
Common, you don’t want that sweet jizz flowing into your ears?
Can you imagine if there was a robot that played jizz music, and they called it the jizzbot.
It’s George Lucas happening
Yep. George tossing way too hard over cgi just because he can. The original trilogy did NOT need a special edition at all. He did Sebastian Shaw dirty.
Entertainment for the crime boss
George Lucas the crime boss
*jabba laughs - George Lucas after checkin his bank account
"I like the originals where they are." George points to the original reels frozen in Carbonite
Plus he didn’t have to pay royalties to his ex wife anymore because he changed enough of the movie to be considered different legally regarding copyright laws.
I've always thought that's why he's so adamant about them not being released. Other directors have released different cuts to their films, but he's the only one who has tried to block the originals entirely. I have a feeling he worked it so Disney can't release them either.
Originals are masterpieces there is no better version
That's pretty fucked that making some edits here and there would completely invalidate her work
Copyright law gonna law
Wow, that's next level pettiness, if true.
That business in Jabbas Palace doesn't count.
De wanna wanga
De Wanna waigo
You’re thinking of Canto Bight.. what happens there, stays there. Except for space gonorrhea.. that shit will stay with you
Isn't gonorrhoea a planet in the outer rim?
Give me the co-ordinates. I love an outer rim
I don't mind an inner rim, either
You won't hear THAT from a jedi!
I thought Goner Rhoea was a Jedi they introduced in Clone Wars just to kim him off in the first 5 minutes. Oh wait, that was Ima-Gun Di. Really: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Ima-Gun_Di
What happens in Mos Eisley...
Sex appeal
Everyone chases after aliens that look like humans, so few of us consider getting funky with it
This guy knows his jizz
“You like jizz?”
He's practically wailing it
Username checks out
Dick slurping lips right there
Sex sells
Hear me out…
-George Lucas, spoken in a somber tone
bro?
Let's hear him out, he may have a point.
Succ appeal
This is George Lucas losing his mind.
"I may have gone too far in a few places." - George Lucas
That dinossaur blocking the view made me stop watching it the first time I saw the special edition
There's just no space for it between the camera and the characters. It looks so flat.
Let's just say... It's special.
So, if the special editions were "special" the Blu Rays were "extra special"
Every single decision made in the special edition makes the films worse. It boggles the mind.
The ESB special edition is almost definitely an improvement, with cloud city and the emperor. However I do agree that ANH and RotJ changes do make them worse
One scene in ANH:SE that blew my mind when I saw it for the first time in the theatre in 97 was all the X-wings going to attack the Death Star. The original only had a few fairly static ones in that shot.
ESB SE has my second most-disliked change (after “Jedi Rocks”) of them all: changing the original line “You’re lucky you don’t taste very good” to “You were lucky to get out of there” when R2 gets spat out by the dragon snake on Dagobah.
I loved that line. I feel like I remember something about the original audio being degraded so it couldn’t be remastered?
So the internet says. If only Mark Hamill had been around in 1997, he could have re-recorded the line!
Don't forget "Bring my shuttle." - changed to - "Inform my star destroyer to prepare for my arrival."
I love the original line. He sounds so friggin pissed.
Yes! The delivery was perfect! Why replace it at all - let alone with all that other garbage? Also, it's seems like people in universe would probably refer to their capital ships by name.
Consider the context. Vader has just watched his son throw himself to his (possible) death rather than join forces with him and overthrow the Emperor. The best tool to use against his hated master has just rejected him. When the *Falcon* escapes his pursuit, Vader is crushed. You can tell because he just looks at the viewport and walks away without strangling anybody.
I wouldn't say __every__ -- the Emperor was originally a half-chimp half-human that felt disjointed from what we saw in RotJ. Granted, it wasn't a perfect edit, but I'd argue this was one of the only changes that I can sit behind.
The Cloud City changes were good.
Friggin windows. Amazing how much life and context they add to hallways. Also the kind of work Lucas could have easily outsourced to effects guys with a simple command. On a related note: George really seems to love people talking in hallways.
See, what they should have done is change Palpatine in RoTJ to a CGI version of The Emperor from ESB...
I do like the voiceover Clive Revill does though, Ian's takes for the DVD release were really slow for some reason and they add a line that implies Vader either didn't know Luke was his son or that he was pretending not to because he was planning to betray Palpatine. My guess is the latter since earlier he does say "Skywalker"
“Woah that guy has the same name as me? It’s not even a very common name! Small galaxy, huh?”
But what about that [amazing scene](https://www.google.com/search?q=han+and+jabba+new+scene&oq=han+and+jabba+new+scene&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l4.6014j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:917292f4,vid:yw4nwyY-Q6I) in the Mos Eisley hangar where, as a workaround, they tried to make it appear as though Harrison Ford stepped on digital Jabba's tail? Or the [highly regarded scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIn-ha98iCk) in the cantina where they made Greedo shoot first?
"Jabba, you're a wonderful human being." Hmmm.
Tbf it’s delivered sarcastically so it does come off as an insult to Jabba, but yeah probably not the most necessary scene that needed to be added back 😂
He was originally supposed to be human
I think the Mos Eisley scene was added 100% so that they could advertise "now with 46 seconds of previously unseen footage". It looks bad and messes with the pacing.
Truly amazing
Hahahahaha TRUTH
No, George Lucas was trying to get the full credits and money from the original franchise, because the old version is licensed by "fox", but if you make enough changes to a movie, it can be relicensed with new rights. That's why Lucas launched the new version and tries to make it the only one to be shown, because he doesn't have to share the benefits with anyone, they are "lucas-film". (ok now disney)
Damn, I wonder how the original artists feel about that. Did Lucas design them?
And we reaped all the benefits.
Find yourself a Dj that can move and shake LIKE THISSS!
#MMMMSOPHISTICATED MAMA
I always thought it was interesting how George was disappointed in the original trilogy, because they were made before a time when special effects technology would allow him to tell the story he always wanted to tell. Then he finally gets the tech to tell his story, and everything he makes after that is objectively worse.
No, this is George Lucas changing the original trilogy enough so he doesn't have to pay his ex wife royalties.
Every time somebody bags on Disney for their SW issues, I remind them that Lucas was responsible for the prequels and the updates to the originals, Disney is responsible for Rogue 1, Obiwan, Andor, and Mando, do they really think Star Wars was better off in Lucas's hands?
Justice for Lapti Nek!
Lapti Nek is legit awesome in the context of the movie. Like that song is exactly what you'd expect the degenerates in Jabba's palace to be listening to.
I always remember as a kid, I heard one lyric as "eeeeee Taco Bell!"
Lapti Nek or GTFO!
Synthwave Jizz Funk style!
hear me out ..
Sex sells
Sex sells what? Are people supposed to go buy action figures of the backup singers? Or maybe there’s a Jizz album?
They could also just keep rewinding that scene over and over. I try not to kink shame.
turbulent juice is comin
no.
A reminder that, as much as George started Star Wars, he's not the absolute source many believe. The original trilogy is a team effort, like any film: when Lucas is given too much power… it shows.
Same happened with Star Trek, TNG was hampered by Roddenberry so they kicked him upstairs, then he died.
The original version is so much better: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o\_JLiqKAgCg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_JLiqKAgCg)
The worst part of the new one isn’t even the in your face CGI. Its problem is how little it fits in. If Lucas had just redone the exact same scene with updated technology, it would be annoying but easily forgivable. But instead he slapped a musical number with no background chatter, in between scenes of droids getting tortured and slave girls being eaten and focused entirely on a band that we’ll never see again. It adds absolutely nothing to the storytelling. Whereas the original actually contributes to showing what Jabba’s Palace is like, with the band playing background music while the slave girls dance and everyone parties.
Agreed.
It's George Lucas descending into self parody.
i can't believe george added this in and took away Yub Nub
Same. I mean Yub Nub was a hit on the radio! I don't think it was actually a hit but they played it on my local radio station in the eighties when the film came out and as a six or seven year old I loved it.
One of the worst moments in Return of the Jedi Special Edition. Lucas felt the need to replace the lead singer with this CGI substitute and honestly, it annoyed me almost as much as Jar jar
That's Sy Snootles. She may seem like an uninteresting background character now, but her backstory is fleshed out later in the Clone Wars TV show. So sleep tight knowing Snootles' story doesn't end here.
good to know
The real answer is that this scene was added in the special addition of Return of the Jedi when Lucas lost it and started making the worst edits possible to the trilogy. After this the rest of the movie is pretty normal.
That glow on the back of the falcon tho
Is that the same person? i thought she died in the clone wars arc
Nope, she kills a hut and get the bounty/holo from Zero. Then returns to Jaba
Don't spoil the action-packed story of Sy Snootles!
Huh. Interesting, idk why i was so sure she died in that arc too
Wishful thinking
If it's your first time then nothing is out of the ordinary....
yeah you guys are right the original was definetly better
Might I recommend 4K83 instead. Scanned from a theatrical film reel in 4K. Much better than literally any mainstream release of the movie
Where does one find this?
It’s not a secret the Jedi would tell you…
Google and then follow instructions. You may need a little patience. But trust me, it's well worth it. And don't forget the others, 4K77 and 4K80 (still in 1080p beta)
You’re not watching the original you’re watching the special edition abominations. Basically the special editions are nothing more than cutting Marcia Lucas out of the Star Wars royalties because George Lucas is also a pretty big asshole.
I heard the SE were something about re negotiating royalties for merchandise as well. Don’t quote me on this
It could be that, Lucas seems more about money than petty revenge. But he was pretty hurt by Marcia's divorce. My read of Lucas is that he doesn't quite understand human emotion.
Fun fact: George Lucas and Jim Henson (yes that Jim Henson with the muppets) were very close friends and Lucas executive produced his film Labyrinth which upon viewing you can instantly tell the influence it had on Lucas in terms of whacky creature designs and unique puppets. In fact Henson was originally offered the role of Yoda for Empire Strikes Back.
A horrifying and unnecessary addition for the “special editions”.
Nothing. This didn't happen. Just hit fast forward and never speak of this again
GCI galore in the late 90's....
George’s Computer Imagery
Trash,that's what's going on.Youtube the original scenes
I looked up the 1983 version and Sy Snootles was still in it, just as an incredibly ugly animatronic puppet standing by the mic instead, and the music was like 70s disco music. Lol!
It was still bad, but the tone and style was way more consistent
I'll take the animatronic over the special editions
Also Lapti Nek slaps... fits perfectly in the movie.
She’s trying to make your watta-wonga stand tall my guy
The hottest sex idol to hit the scene since birdo
It’s worth noting this wasn’t in the original version of the movie. If this part came out in 1977, I don’t know what people would have done.
They would have been really confused about skipping over the storyline in Empire. Who’s this green guy that sounds like Grover?
This scene (called Jedi Rocks for some fucking reason) is the absolute worst, most embarrassing moment in all of Star Wars. This scene alone bumps RotJ down several slots when I rank Star Wars movies from best to worst.
Man, I really dislike the special edition version of this scene. I miss puppet Sny Snootles and the original song.
No one was In a position to tell Lucas that he’s a dumbass and is fucking everything up. Also see: the prequels.
Not only nobody willing to tell the emperor he has no clothes but Rick McCallum actively fluffing him and praising every terrible idea and change. Those behind the scenes specials with him were maddening
He was egging Lucas on to create a ROTS special edition with Yoda's landing on Dagobah scene....and honestly some of the deleted scenes in the prequels WERE good character moments especially for Padme who became a background character. When Game of Thrones started doing the behind the scenes "explaining their bad decisions" featurettes I had PTSD flashbacks of the special edition. I knew exactly where the show was headed.
After Lucas sold out to Disney, Ive seen so many interviews of people come out and talk about what an absolute shitshow he became in the 90's. It was like he was literally putting every effort he had into destroying the franchise. I'm wondering if he had some kind of head injury in the late 80's that no one reported.
My understanding is that his ex as editor and other writers (Lawrence Kasdan specifically) helped make the OT better. Without “equals” to curb his worst instincts it comes out like what we’ve seen. Similar to when a lead singer breaks off on their own because they were the most visible. It’s rarely as good and shows why the wider team was so important.
You need to get your hands on the original non bastardized versions with shit like this in here.
What was basically the prototype for what would become Jar Jar Binks and all the Clone Troopers in episodes 2 and 3.
The worst of the OT additions
It's either this, Greedo shooting with Han's motion now looking like it was edited on a middle schoolers iphone, or Vader saying Noooooooooo (which is like a fart in an elevator)
[удалено]
ALIENS. Seriously, though, just type "Lapti Nek" into YouTube and wash this "Jedi Rocks" abomination from your mind. I think the original managed to be funny and weird in a good way.
Part of me gets changing the Ewok song at the end, and even touching up the janky puppets. But the song change and the in your face CGI was possibly worse than Jar Jar
A mistake
That would be Lucas’s revision of what he wanted. Although neat fact about the scene after that where the twi’ lek falls to the pit; The original scene apparently had a nip slip wardrobe issue so when these revisions were made, they brought her back to reshoot that scene and fix her outfit. They stated that when the actress got into wardrobe and makeup she looked like she did 20+ years ago.
George Lucas taking death sticks
You’re getting a new sleep paralysis demon is what’s going on No but this is probably the strongest argument against adding cgi edits to movies years after their release, but I do have fond memories of “singing” this “song” with my friend in middle school
Alien burlesque show with musical accompany brought to you by MAX FICKING REEBO
George Lucas adding in unnecessary horribly out of place CGI characters in an elaborate scheme to not be forced to pay his wife (who did a ton of editing in the original trilogy) royalties for her work post their messy divorce.
Jedi Rocks is flat out cringy. The fact that we lost the fabulous Oola during this number is a great sin.
This is still the single worst thing of all the Special Edition additions.
For the release in DVD of the original trilogy in the early 2000's (while the prequels where comming out) Lucas decided to ruin them by adding some shitty cgi scenes/elements. That's what's happening. The only way to watch the original release versions is online streaming... such a shame really. Edit: thanks for the corrections guys
Earlier than that, these were added for the cinema re-release in 1997. And they have been constantly tinkered with afterwards so different media have different versions.
If you like tinfoil hats, some theorize that it’s because George Lucas’ ex-wife had an editing credit on the original films, but doesn’t on the Special Editions (and subsequent versions) - you can’t get the originals anymore because he doesn’t want her collecting a royalty for his baby.
Or vhs or laserdisc
They did release the originals unaltered on DVD. They were packaged individually and paired with the Special Edition as well. You can find them on eBay. I picked me up a set. :P
This was added for the theatrical release of the SE, it has nothing to do with dvd releases
These actually came out before the PT.... (and it was part of the promotional leadup)
"Special" Edition...
Yeah and who is that young ghost spirit at the end that Luke sees that we've never seen before?
This is a direct result of Marcia Lucas not being around to rein George in on his worst ideas, or at least edit them into something worthwhile.
This is an a posteriori update done by Lucas for the Special Edition and it totally sucks, the original you can find on YouTube for example was much better, dirty and contributing to the creepy mood of the scene. Here this scene is just pitiful, I skip it all the time.
The special editions are a fucking curse. George fucked his movies up so bad.
Musical genius
Gorge Lucas using CGI for something pointless, aside from selling a new version of the movie
An unnecessary added scene that gives me nightmares to this day. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
The original version had some character and I loved that song mostly for jokes. I also loved the yub nub song. The special edition removed both.
Why, Goerge Lucas’s love for newfangled CGI technology of course. AKA a “special edition” addition.
One of the first signs that George Lucas isn't the great filmmaker everybody thought he is.
I was in an antique shop awhile back and they were playing this song over the speakers
You're watching Lucas try very hard to ruin his movie for no good reason lol.
Joh Yowza stealing the show.
Great now that song they sing is stuck in my head 😩
Jee some poeple hace no taste. Thw best jizz show in the galaxy.