I Genuinely teared up at the older Anakins Force ghost. Theres something so emotional about seeing Anakin much older than he was yet the same as we remember him. It's like his soul has finally returned. Truly Spectacular what you have done!
People will not ever fully understand the overwhelming work and level of passion this took, and I want you to know how much I admire you for this and how thankful I am that finally we have the story of the original trilogy how it feels it was truly always intended to be told.
@@redacted1462 lol "stolen"? It's pretty self-evident that it is mostly the Special Editions, but cutting back to the theatrical versions when it should. I never claimed this was anything else. It still took a lot of time and work, especially the many new things that I changed and added myself.
You deserve an Oscar for this. Preserving the original intent of the films, and removing some of the terrible new changes you can't avoid on streaming and new blu rays is insanely important.
Most of what we originally got was not the original intent though. For example, storyboards show that the Sarlacc pit was always meant to have a giant beak-like tongue popping out.
It’s a minor thing but I actually prefer Han’s special edition line of “I can see a lot better.” Sounds both very in-character for him and feels like it would do a somewhat better job of reassuring Lando while also at the same time not reassuring him at all. 😂
Yeah I always thought that was funnier and more in character for the scene. One of two choices I disagreed with David on. Other being one of the Mos Eisley CG shots being included over another.
I was a bit worried about how you'd handle Boba's voice in ESB, but you really did a great job of blending them together in a decent way. Having his original lines be the distortion from the helmet is a great addition to Morrison's Boba voice.
Your changes that you made are incredibles, my dad and I are so ready to watch your edition of the original Star Wars trilogy in the best possible way. Thanks for making this project very special. My dad is gonna love the changes that you made in The Empire Strikes Back, is my father's favorite movie. May the Force be with you!
For the longest time I’ve been telling everyone that my favorite version of Star Wars doesn’t exist. I actually like some of the special edition changes, while finding some of the others as abominations. This Final Cut…… I think hits that sweet spot for me (for the most part)! This is fantastic!!!! So now I have the 4K77/80/83, Despecialized Trilogy and now the Final Cut Trilogy. I love all of them. Thank you so much for your hard work. What a dedication. Congratulations, all of us fans love you!!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad I could share this project with you and other like-minded fans who wanted a sweet spot between the old and the new :)
For anyone wanting to download the 4K version but are getting the "quota received" message: 1. in the upper right corner, click on the Drive symbol, organize/add to my drive and add a shortcut 2. Create a new folder in your Drive (might be easier to create it prior to doing Step 1, ie SW 1, SW 2, SW3) 3. Place the shortcut inside that folder 4. Open Drive and right click to download on the FOLDER itself. It will zip the contents and then allow you to download. 5. Enjoy, and may the Force be with you.
I finished the Trilogy at the weekend and can whole heartedly say this is the definitive trilogy version for me. The amount of work you have put into this cant be appreciated enough my friend so thanks from all of us for your dedication to making such a fantastic final cut!
With hope, this is the last time the Original Trilogy is touched. You did a great job and I’ll let myself dream of a timeline where Disney hires you to clean up the versions they currently have
You have changed it into a version I have fantasized about for years. This goes above and beyond what I personally would have loved to see for years now.. I'm greatly looking forward to being able to download and watch this. Thank you so much for your dedication and the amount of effort you have put into this. ❤
My dream is that one day there will be a program that lets you pick and choose exactly what you want in your version of Star Wars. In the meantime, this is the best. Thanks for all your work :)
That battle of Yavin comparison is night-and-day. I’ve never seen the 1977 original, so I always assumed the effects were good from the beginning. Now I see that there was a serious jump in quality between the original releases of A New Hope and the next two movies. I know the special additions get a lot of hate for some of their stupid changes, but I really appreciate them remastering that battle up to ep. VI standards.
AMAZING! Just watched A New Hope. I’m 51 and ANH was first movie I ever saw in a theater so I’ve been chasing a good original version for decades. I would say I wanted Despecialized but there were a few shots here and there in the Special Editions so this is a perfect combination best of best bits. Thank you!!
This is... pretty much everything I could've ever wanted from an OT fanedit. While I disagree with a few combinations, it's nice to finally have an option for those of us that prefer a _couple_ of the Special Edition changes to their original counterparts, as unholy as that may sound to some.
From a fan who was there in 1977 to see the original on opening weekend: this is BEYOND amazing. Thank you for sharing this gift with fans all over the world!
14:08 Thank you for using a screen wipe instead of a cross fade for this shot. To me it never really looked right and in other fan edits you could still see part of the ring out to the Jabba scene.
I'm glad you noticed and appreciated that! Haha it was actually way harder than you would think to transition and not still see the tail end of the Jabba scene, but I finally got just the right frame to start/end it on!
I actually prefer Han's "I can see a lot better now" to the original. Fits better with Lando's comedic panicking. I'm not too sure about the Boba Fett voice, feels like it needs a bit more messing with the volumes, however the "Put captain Solo in the cargo hold" line is the perfect one to me and works the best. However, those are just my personal prefrences. This edit is a masterpiece, and it restores the good, eliminates the questionable, but keeps the charm of every version of the films. I really can't wait to watch it, and share with my friends!
The amount of work that has gone into this is astonishing. Thanks for putting it out in full 4K. As a life-long SW that grew up with the OT fan I really appreciate this project.
I believe this is the definitive edition of the original Star Wars trilogy, I don’t think I’m ever going to go back to any other versions because this is amazing!
As a SW fan of over 40 years now (holy shit I'm old!!) I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I wasnt able to download the 4k version due to too many downloads but was able to get the 1080 versions and cant waitto watch them tonight!! YOU ARE A LEGEND!! I'll probably end up thanking you again after watching them : )
If you make a folder in your google drive and put a shortcut to the files in that folder, you should be able to download the folder and thus the 4K versions!
Amazing work!!! Honestly, in my opinion, it's the best thing that could have happened to Star Wars. At the same time, it's a huge shame for Disney, because your version is better than their version. I decided to try to record this masterpiece on VHS.
The amount of dedication you have combining all 5 versions AND make your own special edits on them?! Outstanding work! I don't plan on watching them, but maybe soon!
I'm a working audio engineer & I thought it sounded dumb. There were a few changes I didn't care fore (I'm incredibly impressed with the majority of the work done here), but the Boba Fett voice was literally the only change in this that was actually bad, imo.
@@BaldPerspective I've also worked in audio engineering, and I thought it sounded cool, and what's more than even what it sounds like is just the idea of honoring both actors at once. But to each their own
@@TheVarietyGuy I kinda hyped myself up when you said you used both & thought you used diff voices for diff lines or even used one voice for a line, but with certain words from the other comped in.
I do appreciate the work. I love you kept Jason's Boba voice in the background. I hate his contribution has been erased from 2004- to present. You had me at removing Vader's "no!!"
I am genuinely wowed, I haven't yet watched these edits, but this video definitely motivated me too. you made my mouth drop to floor with that 3P0 character arc comment, never caught on to that after all these years. also side note that changing focus shot in the sarlacc pit shot does wonders in blending the 90s cgi with the live action footage
A long time ago I tried to do this exact thing - a custom cut of the entire trilogy with new effects, the best parts of SE kept in, the others thrown out, etc. It was way too big a task for one man, so I dropped out. I'm really, really happy to see that someone has done exactly what I've always envisioned, and THEN SOME! Things I never even thought about. Clearly the right people were involved in this project, so congrats to everyone. Welcome to the definitive, truly FINAL version of the original trilogy we all know, love, and grew up with.
I can’t thank you enough for doing this! This is the version I always dreamed of watching. It really is the best of everything. Not only did you make the choices I would have, you outdid yourself by making parts even better! What a labor of love this was. My kids and I are going to get so much enjoyment from this. All the very best to you! 😊❤
It's really crazy timing that your video came out a couple of hours before Sean Chandler posted his video about the OT and the Special Editions. Your version of the movies, mixing, picking and choosing from all versions really interest me. Imma seek them out and watch them. I've wanted to have something like this for a while, just taking the changes that make sense, that are right, then leaving the rest untouched. Thanks and cheers from France! 🍻
Looks so cool! I can see you put a lot of effort into this. I had one question though, is it fully legal to download this? As long as I have a DVD Copy of it?
Looks AMAZING. Coming from a former fan who only got back to watching this media because of TPM 25th anniversary. Older Anakin force ghost, wonky CGI removals, while still keeping some of the good magic Lucas added initially. I would love it if you also did similar work to the prequels (which I grew up on as well as the originals). Thanks for doing this!
Additionally, methinks I'll use your version of ROTJ as a goto, till Adywan releases his version (which many will know, will retain the original Sarlaac look and the removal of the Victory Celebration music). Absolutely dug the inclusion of Rebel fighters/pilots too!
There is something so satisfying and pleasing about seeing older Hayden as Anakin's force ghost that it makes the quintessential ending point of Star Wars.
Soooo, I have no idea if you have noticed this too, but when previewing the files in the web player, despite having no SFX or dialogue and leaving only the soundtrack behind, it gives the effect of viewing the Trilogy as "Silent Film" versions of themselves, much like early examples of the old adventure serials Lucas loved watching growing up, and, to be perfectly honest, REALLY makes John Williams' musical score shine through all the better. I know this was probably unintended, but I think it adds a whole new dimension to experiencing them and that's a benefit in my book all things considered.
That is definitely intended! I state in the PDF linked in the description that the files have two audio tracks - the normal 5.1 mix with all the dialog and sound effects, and then the stereo isolated score tracks that are just the music. I love watching the movies as a "silent film" sometimes with solely John Williams' beautiful music playing! Now I don't know why the web-player is playing that track instead of the normal one like I intended, but if you download the files, you'll get both tracks to switch between :)
I love a lot of these changes! I think you did a great job compiling all of the most preferred things from each cut. I agree with pretty much everything you've done here, and I applaud the extra effort in doing brand new things. The new Hayden ghost is especially quite good. I can't imagine it was too easy. Also thanks so much for removing Vader's nooos, using Adywan's ROTJ Emperor hologram, and restoring "Bring my Shuttle!" (plus the entire pacing of the climax). One place where I do disagree is that I don't really care for any of the added CG. I prefer when it's consistently the practical effects from the original cuts, as the switching between them can break immersion for me. I prefer when it consistently has effects from the time it was made and not CG added from 20 years later. But that's my own preference for my own cut of the film. Something beautiful about fan-edits is that anyone can make their own, using what others have contributed to make their own perfect versions. In the end, this is your cut, you did what you wanted, and I applaud you for it. You did an amazing job, and I'm sure so many will love what you've released.
One change I dont see addressed here is Luke screaming as he falls down the shaft in ESB. I know that only appeared in the 97 VHS SE, and all subsequent Special Editions have rightfully discarded it, but its a thing that happened and you dont see many people address it these days.
Oh I know, that decision was baffling, haha. I thought about mentioning that in this video, but since it's basically just comparing the newest 2019 SE, I didn't really think it was relevant. But no, he does not scream when he falls, haha
Mr. Kaylor. Absolutely incredible achievement in editing, compositing, and design. This is a pivotal moment for me, because these will be the versions I choose to watch with my kid this year. Thank you and much respect.
This is going to be my definitive version to watch from now on! I’ve always been a special edition defender overall and always wanted a version with just the changes I want. This iteration is basically what I always wanted. Keeps the best special edition, fixes errors that always drove me crazy, and wow that color grade is perfect. I cannot wait to show my daughter this for her first Star Wars experience soon!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree with my changes, and am so glad you can use this version to show your daughter the best parts of Star Wars! 😁
@@TheVarietyGuy any chance of a larger 1080p version (20ish gb)? The 5 gb versions don’t meet my expectations and the 4k ones only work on my gaming pc. I have no easy way to get them to my tv downstairs and want my daughter to have the perfect t experience for the first time. (I only have 1080p screens in my house at present)
Was able to download all three and plan to watch them this week after work! I had thought about making something similar to this at one point in my life, but now I don't need to! You nail exactly what your cut aims to do best of both worlds. Whenever I watch the 4K Theatricals I miss some of the quality changed the special editions did bring. Thank You!
Haha! FINALLY!!! I first noticed Vader's 'bobble' in theaters back in 1980. I didn't see it the first time I saw it in the theater, but I saw 'Empire' at least 6 times back then, probably more. I was 9 years old then, but even after all these years, you are VERY MUCH RIGHT... Once you see it, you can't un-see it! For DECADES, no one I knew had noticed the 'bobble', until I pointed it out. So, I thank you for trying to fix it, but after seeing it so many times, it doesn't look right with a fix! Btw, the fixed version still has a 'tell'. The cape is a bit worse than the bobble, IMO. Sorry, but it's an easy enough fix. For me, I kinda feel victorious! I've been talking about that scene for 40 years, & FINALLY, someone else has seen it, & talked about it. (Yes, this is the first time I've heard anyone else talking about it.) So, my job is finished here... Well, YOU FINISHED IT, but for some reason I feel like it's a win for me, too. GOOD WORK! KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING!!! 🤘😁👍 And... May the force be with y'all! 🤪🤘
That's hilarious!!! 😂 I'm glad I could vindicate you after all these years!! lol. I'm sorry that you got so used to it that now my "fixed" version looks weirder than the normal hahaha. I see what you mean about the cape tell. In my opinion it's still less noticeable than his entire body and head, but it definitely is there. Glad you enjoyed, and May the Force be with you too! :D
Wow! You did a great job with a lot of good taste. Your version, for an old Star Wars fan like me (48), is the definitive version: the perfect combination between the original spirit of the films and the modern special effects. I was waiting to watch this since 1997: THANK YOU!
Great work all around! The all-new version of the scene with the Emperor talking to Vader in "Empire" is absolutely jaw-dropping. And clever way to work in everyone at the cantina. The sarlacc fixes are impeccable. Nice blending on the dewback stuff. What can I say? It all looks amazing! Oh, and I agree with you about Threepio's character arc. You're right, not many people do talk about that. :)
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I cannot wait to download the Blu-Ray ISOs and make custom Blu-Rays for myself. This will be the definative release of these films and will have a prominent place on my film shelves for all to see. I love your use of deleted scenes. The only deleted scene that was not added back in that I kind of wish had been was the scene of Palpatine telling Jerjerrod to blow up the moon if the deflector shield was deactivated and the later scene of Jerjerrod being conflicted about doing so when the deflector shield is disabled. I liked this little bit of humanity for the Empire. Helped show that not everyone in the empire was as wicked as Palpatine. Makes the conflict more nuanced and more realistic.
Thank you so much!! I really liked that deleted scene/scenes too, but unfortunately it doesn't exist in very high quality, and it would kinda of stick out
@@TheVarietyGuy Yeah, perhaps some day some fans will either find a superior print, or will with the magic of digital film restoration and AI clean it up and bring it up to snuff with the rest of the available footage. When that day comes, which may well be sooner rather than later, I'll be sure to let you know. Until then, I will enjoy every second of your final cut releases. They are so wonderful and I cannot praise them enough.
Masterful edit. You did so many edits I wanted to make when I thought about doing this myself. You also made a ton of edits I never would have considered. There were a couple I was sad to see go, like the stormtroopers and dewbacks on Tatooine. To me, it just makes it feel like the recovery of the Death Star plans was a much bigger and more important operation, as it should be, though I definitely would have trimmed those shots some. They go on way too long. Similar with the mini-probes that accompany the Stormtroopers in Mos Eisly. But all in all, incredible edit. Thank you for doing this way better than I could have. Can't wait to binge these final cuts tonight. :D
You have great instinct on what to keep and what to remove! I look forward to watching this, perhaps it'll become my Go-To version of the OT! *Why did you keep the Dug!? Noooooooo!!!!!
Thank you very much!! Edit: Haha sorry about the Dug!! I didn't see that much of an issue with it - it adds some slight movement to that otherwise brief static shot, and ties in to the prequels, lol.
@@TheVarietyGuyCan you do a OT unaltered with better effects and canon things? Such as Anakin at thr end of ROTJ, No Eye brows, Palpatine, and then updated effects.
@@TheVarietyGuy I mean without the added scenes, minimal changes at best, while keeping the Unaltered OT, unless it's very few changes. Like Force Ghost Anakin works since it ties with the Prequels, no eyebrows, Palpatine works, and etc, I'd have to dig deeper. I could explain more if there was a means of messaging you, by means of Discord.
Hello there, David Kaylor! I just wanted to tell you that I watched all 3 of the Star Wars Original Trilogy The Final Cut and I absolutely loved them and so does my father. So, thank you for making these films for the final time. May the Force be with you. Always!
I can say only one thing: Wow. Back in 2023 i made my own version using only the official releases, but this is something different. Congratz on making this!
YESSSSSSSS ! It1s finally here! I've been counting the days!!! 🤩 Thank you so much for your effort! Haven't watched them yet but I'm sure they will be great! May be my go-to version of the originals. And thank you for the subtitles (i really need them) P.S:Any intention in making future edits for other star wars projects?
Nah, Victory Celebration will always be the superior musical score. Even growing up I was like "yeah, this is better than whatever that tribal chant song was". I know nostalgia plus the need to preserve original renditions is important, but when the two are compared, it just comes off as an underwhelming and out of place final piece to end on in light of everything that had just happened and the stakes and sacrifices it took to achieve such a hard-earned victory for all parties involved. But that said, if you do indeed prefer that version for your own personal reasons, I for one support your choice and wish that you enjoy it to the fullest extent! =)
This is one of, if not the best version of Star Wars I've seen. The only things I would change are: -Updated battle of hoth from Adywan's Revisited cut with new snow background and effects -Jabba and Han scene added again, but without boba fett looking at the screen. Also Han should say something like: "Business with you is a pleasure", intead of "You're a wonderful human being".
This looks great, I love how you preserved the originals while keeping some of the positive changes of the special edition. I’m so checking this out! Thank you for creating what may very well be the definitive versions of the original trilogy.
I know, but I'm visually aging his 23 year-old self to around the age of 45. But it would be great if they could actually re-film him these days for this scene
This is making me feel insane. The amount of visual information is already so much but the layering of so much audio (like 4 of the same scene playing at slightly different timers + 2 different songs at the same time) is overloading the out of me
Well I managed to download A New Hope, but for Emprire and Jedi it says that i cant download or play the file because too many users have done so recently. And that it could take up to 24hrs to be able to download the file. This is crazy its been 2 days lol. This is a good problem to have.
Finally got my hands on these & all I can say is these are chef’s kiss 💋 👌 truly sublime work on your part. You should be very proud & these editions will be the only way I watch the OG Trilogy now alongside Hal9000’s cuts of the Prequel Trilogy & Sequel Trilogy.
Thanks a lot, i am a star wars fan since 8 y/o and havent watch the original trilogy since 2010, your version make me think its the perfect time to rewatch it. I wish it had subtitles in other languages, since I speak Spanish. Thanks again
Yeah it looks like a lot of George’s changes to the first movie centered on removing certain 70s jank elements, which I actually understand and appreciate now. I still think the CG animals look like crap compared to the puppets though.
@@vetarlittorf1807agreed 100%. I was only referring to the editor keeping the CG animal next to the cantina versus the original dressed-up real animal. The CG still stands out unfortunately. To add to this, it looks like George added that giant animal blocking the shot with the stormtroopers purely to hide an R2 droid with a bad 70s paint job. I 100% agree with the editor removing the animal and restoring the original shot, jank droid included.
I recently watched Harmy's Despecialized edition. While I'm fine with that as my go-to, and when even then I teared up at Anakin and Obi Wan reunited as force ghosts, I also teared up here just seeing aged Hayden Christensen. When I get around to watching episodes 1-6 again, I'll watch this version, and I'm sure I'll cry even harder by the end. Thank you,
Amazing work! I would love to watch the movies but I always find the same issue (not your fault)...files can't be viewed or downloaded because too much traffic
I've been waiting for a version like this to come out for a while now! Great work!! I have my own copies of the trilogy on DVD, but am wanting to make my own physical copy of your edit (for personal use). The PDF you linked includes box and disc art, but the PDF wont allow me to download it (Which I understand). Is there another place I can get access to the box and disc art so I can print them?
Hey David, Happy OG Star Wars Day! Incredible and painstaking work you've done here! Been a fan since you're Siege of Mandalore/ROTS edit. Couldn't wait to get into watching 'em! Just gotta wait for the files to be available again.
Vader landing in the death star 2 hangar during ESB from special edition is so goofy....especially with Jerjerrod clearly there. I guess you could say it was under construction even back then, but it still feels odd using a ROTJ shot.
Definitely. And it doesn't even make sense for it to be the Death Star II at all, even if it was under construction, because we clearly see Vader approaching his Super Star Destroyer before, and being in it after.
Can you make a torrent as well? As what always happens, it is impossible to watch because the service you use is limiting the number of downloads. This can take weeks to get in and honestly, who has that kind of time and patience? This is 2024. Please do something different that is available such as Internet Archive or literally anything else.
Man, you did a GREAT job with this, sir! Before coming across this, I was imagining what I might do if I were ever to edit these movies myself (though I probably never would), and funnily enough, you actually made a lot of the same changes I was thinking of! I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way, either--I think you made a version that would be the most popular choice in the eyes of a huge portion of the Star Wars community if they knew about it. Great job, and thank you!
Ughh, I swear, the amount of times I watched and rewatched this to make sure everything was correct, only for someone to point something out within 10 minutes of posting!!! Lol, yes, you're right! Hopefully that is the only slip up... haha
Wait why would you age up Hayden when Shaw was perfect? I always loved seeing him as the wise old Jedi he never got to be until the end. Having him suddenly being young as a ghost was nonsense.
You acknowledged that I aged him up, and then said he's suddenly young? The idea was to make him the correct canonical age of 45. And I did it because it hadn't been done before, and I've always throught this is how the Special Edition should have been. I do also like the Shaw version, but you can watch the theatrical version for that.
Except it literally wasn't "nonsense." Anakin's force ghost appeared the way Anakin looked when he was a Jedi, before he became Darth Vader. If you somehow can't wrap your mind around that simple concept, then you're both ignorant AND stupid.
I Genuinely teared up at the older Anakins Force ghost. Theres something so emotional about seeing Anakin much older than he was yet the same as we remember him. It's like his soul has finally returned. Truly Spectacular what you have done!
truly the most logical solution Lucasfilm missed out on
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree!
Nerd lol
Love seeing young force 👻 Anakin Skywalker
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People will not ever fully understand the overwhelming work and level of passion this took, and I want you to know how much I admire you for this and how thankful I am that finally we have the story of the original trilogy how it feels it was truly always intended to be told.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad you enjoyed!
Most of it is just stolen from the special editions though? It's all pointless additions anyway.
@@redacted1462 lol "stolen"? It's pretty self-evident that it is mostly the Special Editions, but cutting back to the theatrical versions when it should. I never claimed this was anything else. It still took a lot of time and work, especially the many new things that I changed and added myself.
You deserve an Oscar for this.
Preserving the original intent of the films, and removing some of the terrible new changes you can't avoid on streaming and new blu rays is insanely important.
Most of what we originally got was not the original intent though. For example, storyboards show that the Sarlacc pit was always meant to have a giant beak-like tongue popping out.
@@vetarlittorf1807this happens all of the time. There is nothing wrong with a film not having everything that was originally intended.
I'd actually love it if they did a updated retake of Anakin ghost now with current Hayden since he's now closer to the age Anakin was when he passed.
I would love that
It’s a minor thing but I actually prefer Han’s special edition line of “I can see a lot better.” Sounds both very in-character for him and feels like it would do a somewhat better job of reassuring Lando while also at the same time not reassuring him at all. 😂
I agree. Its also a nice conclusion to the other times where his post-carbonite eye sight issues are mentioned
It's also a lot funnier
Yeah I always thought that was funnier and more in character for the scene. One of two choices I disagreed with David on. Other being one of the Mos Eisley CG shots being included over another.
@@Logan_Irrelevantdid yoy help with this fan edit.
@@disneyboy3030 Nope, so really I can’t nitpick it, but it’s just something that rubbed me the wrong way yk?
I was a bit worried about how you'd handle Boba's voice in ESB, but you really did a great job of blending them together in a decent way. Having his original lines be the distortion from the helmet is a great addition to Morrison's Boba voice.
Thank you very much!!
Your changes that you made are incredibles, my dad and I are so ready to watch your edition of the original Star Wars trilogy in the best possible way. Thanks for making this project very special. My dad is gonna love the changes that you made in The Empire Strikes Back, is my father's favorite movie. May the Force be with you!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad!!
I'm your 69th like lol
For the longest time I’ve been telling everyone that my favorite version of Star Wars doesn’t exist. I actually like some of the special edition changes, while finding some of the others as abominations. This Final Cut…… I think hits that sweet spot for me (for the most part)! This is fantastic!!!! So now I have the 4K77/80/83, Despecialized Trilogy and now the Final Cut Trilogy. I love all of them. Thank you so much for your hard work. What a dedication. Congratulations, all of us fans love you!!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad I could share this project with you and other like-minded fans who wanted a sweet spot between the old and the new :)
Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the dancing C-3PO at the end of ROTJ.
For anyone wanting to download the 4K version but are getting the "quota received" message:
1. in the upper right corner, click on the Drive symbol, organize/add to my drive and add a shortcut
2. Create a new folder in your Drive (might be easier to create it prior to doing Step 1, ie SW 1, SW 2, SW3)
3. Place the shortcut inside that folder
4. Open Drive and right click to download on the FOLDER itself. It will zip the contents and then allow you to download.
5. Enjoy, and may the Force be with you.
you're a friggen genius, thank you so much!
Of course! Happy to help.
Amazing! Thank you so much for this tip!
legend! downloading this before Disney's lawyers!
Dude, you saved me from a lot of headaches. This method worked, got them all downloaded with no problems.
I finished the Trilogy at the weekend and can whole heartedly say this is the definitive trilogy version for me. The amount of work you have put into this cant be appreciated enough my friend so thanks from all of us for your dedication to making such a fantastic final cut!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you enjoyed! :)
With hope, this is the last time the Original Trilogy is touched. You did a great job and I’ll let myself dream of a timeline where Disney hires you to clean up the versions they currently have
Most of this stuff was already in the special editions.
You have changed it into a version I have fantasized about for years. This goes above and beyond what I personally would have loved to see for years now..
I'm greatly looking forward to being able to download and watch this.
Thank you so much for your dedication and the amount of effort you have put into this.
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Thank you so much! I'm so glad!
My dream is that one day there will be a program that lets you pick and choose exactly what you want in your version of Star Wars. In the meantime, this is the best. Thanks for all your work :)
That battle of Yavin comparison is night-and-day. I’ve never seen the 1977 original, so I always assumed the effects were good from the beginning. Now I see that there was a serious jump in quality between the original releases of A New Hope and the next two movies. I know the special additions get a lot of hate for some of their stupid changes, but I really appreciate them remastering that battle up to ep. VI standards.
AMAZING! Just watched A New Hope. I’m 51 and ANH was first movie I ever saw in a theater so I’ve been chasing a good original version for decades. I would say I wanted Despecialized but there were a few shots here and there in the Special Editions so this is a perfect combination best of best bits. Thank you!!
Thank you!! That's awesome, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Original version on DVD double pack original and special edition together
This is... pretty much everything I could've ever wanted from an OT fanedit. While I disagree with a few combinations, it's nice to finally have an option for those of us that prefer a _couple_ of the Special Edition changes to their original counterparts, as unholy as that may sound to some.
From a fan who was there in 1977 to see the original on opening weekend: this is BEYOND amazing. Thank you for sharing this gift with fans all over the world!
The overlayed voices with Boba makes him sound more menacing tbh, like his armor's voice amplifier is damaged from all the badass shit he's done
I'm glad you think so 😎
14:08 Thank you for using a screen wipe instead of a cross fade for this shot. To me it never really looked right and in other fan edits you could still see part of the ring out to the Jabba scene.
I'm glad you noticed and appreciated that! Haha it was actually way harder than you would think to transition and not still see the tail end of the Jabba scene, but I finally got just the right frame to start/end it on!
The Final Cut is now the only way to truly experience the original trilogy.
What a masterpiece.
Thank you so much!
I actually prefer Han's "I can see a lot better now" to the original. Fits better with Lando's comedic panicking. I'm not too sure about the Boba Fett voice, feels like it needs a bit more messing with the volumes, however the "Put captain Solo in the cargo hold" line is the perfect one to me and works the best. However, those are just my personal prefrences. This edit is a masterpiece, and it restores the good, eliminates the questionable, but keeps the charm of every version of the films. I really can't wait to watch it, and share with my friends!
The amount of work that has gone into this is astonishing. Thanks for putting it out in full 4K. As a life-long SW that grew up with the OT fan I really appreciate this project.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you appreciate it! :)
I believe this is the definitive edition of the original Star Wars trilogy, I don’t think I’m ever going to go back to any other versions because this is amazing!
As a SW fan of over 40 years now (holy shit I'm old!!) I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I wasnt able to download the 4k version due to too many downloads but was able to get the 1080 versions and cant waitto watch them tonight!! YOU ARE A LEGEND!! I'll probably end up thanking you again after watching them : )
Thanks so much!!! I hope you enjoy! :)
If you make a folder in your google drive and put a shortcut to the files in that folder, you should be able to download the folder and thus the 4K versions!
Amazing work!!! Honestly, in my opinion, it's the best thing that could have happened to Star Wars. At the same time, it's a huge shame for Disney, because your version is better than their version. I decided to try to record this masterpiece on VHS.
That is awesome!!!
There’s something so special yet familiar about seeing an older version of Anakin’s force ghost standing next to Obi-wan & Yoda’s own force ghosts.
Yeah man it's the perfect blend of old and new. Just what a Special Edition should do!
This is mind-numbing amount of work and some people might not understand the effort in this but this actually seems amazing.
Thank you so much!! Yes it was, haha. I'm glad somebody understood that!
The amount of dedication you have combining all 5 versions AND make your own special edits on them?! Outstanding work! I don't plan on watching them, but maybe soon!
I actually like the voice change for Boba you did. Makes it feel like hes got a voice changer on top of his normal voice
Thank you! That's what I was going for, in-universe, as well as of course honoring both actors also
I'm a working audio engineer & I thought it sounded dumb. There were a few changes I didn't care fore (I'm incredibly impressed with the majority of the work done here), but the Boba Fett voice was literally the only change in this that was actually bad, imo.
@@BaldPerspective I've also worked in audio engineering, and I thought it sounded cool, and what's more than even what it sounds like is just the idea of honoring both actors at once. But to each their own
@@TheVarietyGuy I kinda hyped myself up when you said you used both & thought you used diff voices for diff lines or even used one voice for a line, but with certain words from the other comped in.
@@BaldPerspective That would have been weird.
I do appreciate the work. I love you kept Jason's Boba voice in the background. I hate his contribution has been erased from 2004- to present.
You had me at removing Vader's "no!!"
These will be my go-to versions from now on... a million thanks from every Star Wars fan in the galaxy, Mr. Kaylor!!!
I am genuinely wowed, I haven't yet watched these edits, but this video definitely motivated me too. you made my mouth drop to floor with that 3P0 character arc comment, never caught on to that after all these years.
also side note that changing focus shot in the sarlacc pit shot does wonders in blending the 90s cgi with the live action footage
29:30 - that hyperspace change is amazing!
Blinking Ewoks was one change I didn’t mind.
I'm fine with the blinking, but the CGI pupils look pretty cursed, haha
Came here to say this
Well the thing is, every Ewoks eyes don't have pupils and don't blink, so I think it's fine without blinking or pupils.
Agreed!
Ewoks were supposed to blink their eyes originally, but there were problems with this mechanism.
God that new Krayt dragon noise sound is ridiculous, like someone hammered their thumb.
Dang, the Boba voice...actually works! It's the best of both worlds.
Thank you! I'm also very happy with how it turned out!
A long time ago I tried to do this exact thing - a custom cut of the entire trilogy with new effects, the best parts of SE kept in, the others thrown out, etc. It was way too big a task for one man, so I dropped out. I'm really, really happy to see that someone has done exactly what I've always envisioned, and THEN SOME! Things I never even thought about. Clearly the right people were involved in this project, so congrats to everyone. Welcome to the definitive, truly FINAL version of the original trilogy we all know, love, and grew up with.
I can’t thank you enough for doing this! This is the version I always dreamed of watching. It really is the best of everything. Not only did you make the choices I would have, you outdid yourself by making parts even better! What a labor of love this was. My kids and I are going to get so much enjoyment from this. All the very best to you! 😊❤
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and so glad you enjoyed!
It's really crazy timing that your video came out a couple of hours before Sean Chandler posted his video about the OT and the Special Editions.
Your version of the movies, mixing, picking and choosing from all versions really interest me. Imma seek them out and watch them.
I've wanted to have something like this for a while, just taking the changes that make sense, that are right, then leaving the rest untouched.
Thanks and cheers from France! 🍻
I hope you enjoy!!
[Timestamps]:
• Intro - 0:00
• Color Grades - 1:01
• Special Edition Changes - 1:21
• Theatrical Version Changes - 11:29
• Audio Changes - 17:35
• The Final Cut Exclusives - 25:16
- Stormtroopers and Dewbacks - 25:33
- Obi-Wan's Krayt Dragon Call - 25:56
- Arrival in Mos Eisley - 26:50
- Cantina Aliens - 28:28
- The Falcon in Hyperspace - 29:09
- Biggs' Death - 30:24
- Un-Flipped Han Lightsaber Shot - 30:56
- The Emperor Scene - 31:20
- Boba Fett's Voice - 33:22
- Darth Vader's "Bobble" Fixed - 34:44
- Lapti Nek, and Oola in the Rancor Pit - 35:19
- Reworked Sarlaac Hybrid Sequence - 37:32
- Restored Deleted Rebel Soldiers Shots - 41:26
- Anakin's Force Ghost - 43:51
- Victory Celebration - 45:07
• Character Arc Showcase Interlude - 48:25
• Outro - 50:17
• End Cards - 51:18
Looks so cool! I can see you put a lot of effort into this. I had one question though, is it fully legal to download this? As long as I have a DVD Copy of it?
Do you mind if I one day combine this edit, Adywans edit, and my own interpretation to hAve 3 films of Episodes 1-6? + The Kenobi series?
@@ECLECTRIC_EDITS Not at all! Just be sure to credit me for the stuff that is exclusive to mine :)
@@Dream-zp5xn If you already own an official DVD of the films then you're good to go! Just please don't share the links publicly :)
@@TheVarietyGuy Thanks! I just tried downloading it but I have to wait, :(. Can't wait, sure it will be good!
Looks AMAZING. Coming from a former fan who only got back to watching this media because of TPM 25th anniversary. Older Anakin force ghost, wonky CGI removals, while still keeping some of the good magic Lucas added initially.
I would love it if you also did similar work to the prequels (which I grew up on as well as the originals). Thanks for doing this!
I hope this edit finally puts the debate to rest. There's a version of Star Wars out there for everyone.
23:20 is all I have ever wanted back. Thank you so much!!!!!
He forgot "the magic word..."
The circle is now complete.
Nice work! Love that you chose to blend Jason Wingreen and Tem Morrison's voices for Boba too!
Additionally, methinks I'll use your version of ROTJ as a goto, till Adywan releases his version (which many will know, will retain the original Sarlaac look and the removal of the Victory Celebration music). Absolutely dug the inclusion of Rebel fighters/pilots too!
There is something so satisfying and pleasing about seeing older Hayden as Anakin's force ghost that it makes the quintessential ending point of Star Wars.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you agree!! 😁
Soooo, I have no idea if you have noticed this too, but when previewing the files in the web player, despite having no SFX or dialogue and leaving only the soundtrack behind, it gives the effect of viewing the Trilogy as "Silent Film" versions of themselves, much like early examples of the old adventure serials Lucas loved watching growing up, and, to be perfectly honest, REALLY makes John Williams' musical score shine through all the better.
I know this was probably unintended, but I think it adds a whole new dimension to experiencing them and that's a benefit in my book all things considered.
That is definitely intended! I state in the PDF linked in the description that the files have two audio tracks - the normal 5.1 mix with all the dialog and sound effects, and then the stereo isolated score tracks that are just the music. I love watching the movies as a "silent film" sometimes with solely John Williams' beautiful music playing! Now I don't know why the web-player is playing that track instead of the normal one like I intended, but if you download the files, you'll get both tracks to switch between :)
I love a lot of these changes! I think you did a great job compiling all of the most preferred things from each cut. I agree with pretty much everything you've done here, and I applaud the extra effort in doing brand new things. The new Hayden ghost is especially quite good. I can't imagine it was too easy. Also thanks so much for removing Vader's nooos, using Adywan's ROTJ Emperor hologram, and restoring "Bring my Shuttle!" (plus the entire pacing of the climax). One place where I do disagree is that I don't really care for any of the added CG. I prefer when it's consistently the practical effects from the original cuts, as the switching between them can break immersion for me. I prefer when it consistently has effects from the time it was made and not CG added from 20 years later. But that's my own preference for my own cut of the film. Something beautiful about fan-edits is that anyone can make their own, using what others have contributed to make their own perfect versions. In the end, this is your cut, you did what you wanted, and I applaud you for it. You did an amazing job, and I'm sure so many will love what you've released.
LOVE that you didn't try to fix Luke's infamous "Force Kick" at 40:03 Thank youuuu
One change I dont see addressed here is Luke screaming as he falls down the shaft in ESB.
I know that only appeared in the 97 VHS SE, and all subsequent Special Editions have rightfully discarded it, but its a thing that happened and you dont see many people address it these days.
Oh I know, that decision was baffling, haha. I thought about mentioning that in this video, but since it's basically just comparing the newest 2019 SE, I didn't really think it was relevant. But no, he does not scream when he falls, haha
Mr. Kaylor. Absolutely incredible achievement in editing, compositing, and design. This is a pivotal moment for me, because these will be the versions I choose to watch with my kid this year. Thank you and much respect.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, and I'm so glad you enjoyed
That rack focus on the sarlacc was the icing on the cake I didn't expect lol
Thank you!! I thought it would be nice, haha
I almost wish the shot could somehow be longer to put more emphasis on it lol
Seeing Wedge barrel-roll after saving Luke's bacon will always be awesome.
This is going to be my definitive version to watch from now on! I’ve always been a special edition defender overall and always wanted a version with just the changes I want. This iteration is basically what I always wanted. Keeps the best special edition, fixes errors that always drove me crazy, and wow that color grade is perfect. I cannot wait to show my daughter this for her first Star Wars experience soon!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree with my changes, and am so glad you can use this version to show your daughter the best parts of Star Wars! 😁
@@TheVarietyGuy any chance of a larger 1080p version (20ish gb)? The 5 gb versions don’t meet my expectations and the 4k ones only work on my gaming pc. I have no easy way to get them to my tv downstairs and want my daughter to have the perfect t experience for the first time. (I only have 1080p screens in my house at present)
@@InvisibleHand24 I will be putting 20ish gb 1080p ISO files on TheStarWarsTrilogy forums in the next few days.
@@TheVarietyGuy that’s really great to hear! Thanks so much!
@@InvisibleHand24 No problem!
You make justice, this is the best cut of Star Wars so far, thanks!!!
Thank you so much!!!
33:24 Amazing! :D
This whole project is AMAZING.
Thank you!!! :D
Was able to download all three and plan to watch them this week after work! I had thought about making something similar to this at one point in my life, but now I don't need to! You nail exactly what your cut aims to do best of both worlds. Whenever I watch the 4K Theatricals I miss some of the quality changed the special editions did bring. Thank You!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you like it!
Haha! FINALLY!!!
I first noticed Vader's 'bobble' in theaters back in 1980. I didn't see it the first time I saw it in the theater, but I saw 'Empire' at least 6 times back then, probably more.
I was 9 years old then, but even after all these years, you are VERY MUCH RIGHT...
Once you see it, you can't un-see it!
For DECADES, no one I knew had noticed the 'bobble', until I pointed it out.
So, I thank you for trying to fix it, but after seeing it so many times, it doesn't look right with a fix!
Btw, the fixed version still has a 'tell'. The cape is a bit worse than the bobble, IMO. Sorry, but it's an easy enough fix.
For me, I kinda feel victorious! I've been talking about that scene for 40 years, & FINALLY, someone else has seen it, & talked about it. (Yes, this is the first time I've heard anyone else talking about it.)
So, my job is finished here... Well, YOU FINISHED IT, but for some reason I feel like it's a win for me, too.
GOOD WORK!
KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING!!!
🤘😁👍
And... May the force be with y'all!
🤪🤘
That's hilarious!!! 😂 I'm glad I could vindicate you after all these years!! lol. I'm sorry that you got so used to it that now my "fixed" version looks weirder than the normal hahaha. I see what you mean about the cape tell. In my opinion it's still less noticeable than his entire body and head, but it definitely is there. Glad you enjoyed, and May the Force be with you too! :D
Wow! You did a great job with a lot of good taste. Your version, for an old Star Wars fan like me (48), is the definitive version: the perfect combination between the original spirit of the films and the modern special effects. I was waiting to watch this since 1997: THANK YOU!
Time to download and edit it to insert:
“WEESA FREE!”
lol The Finaler Cut
@@TheVarietyGuy
The secret WEESA Free Edition.
Great work all around! The all-new version of the scene with the Emperor talking to Vader in "Empire" is absolutely jaw-dropping. And clever way to work in everyone at the cantina. The sarlacc fixes are impeccable. Nice blending on the dewback stuff. What can I say? It all looks amazing!
Oh, and I agree with you about Threepio's character arc. You're right, not many people do talk about that. :)
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 😄
❤ Thank you so much also loved EP 3 Edit and this just made my day been waiting all week for this edits love it so much thank you
Just finished watching all three of them these past couple days. This truly is the best way to watch the original trilogy.
Thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed!
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I cannot wait to download the Blu-Ray ISOs and make custom Blu-Rays for myself. This will be the definative release of these films and will have a prominent place on my film shelves for all to see.
I love your use of deleted scenes. The only deleted scene that was not added back in that I kind of wish had been was the scene of Palpatine telling Jerjerrod to blow up the moon if the deflector shield was deactivated and the later scene of Jerjerrod being conflicted about doing so when the deflector shield is disabled. I liked this little bit of humanity for the Empire. Helped show that not everyone in the empire was as wicked as Palpatine. Makes the conflict more nuanced and more realistic.
Thank you so much!!
I really liked that deleted scene/scenes too, but unfortunately it doesn't exist in very high quality, and it would kinda of stick out
@@TheVarietyGuy Yeah, perhaps some day some fans will either find a superior print, or will with the magic of digital film restoration and AI clean it up and bring it up to snuff with the rest of the available footage. When that day comes, which may well be sooner rather than later, I'll be sure to let you know. Until then, I will enjoy every second of your final cut releases. They are so wonderful and I cannot praise them enough.
@@Kaijuken98 Thank you so much!! And definitely, I don't doubt that day is soon upon us
Masterful edit. You did so many edits I wanted to make when I thought about doing this myself. You also made a ton of edits I never would have considered. There were a couple I was sad to see go, like the stormtroopers and dewbacks on Tatooine. To me, it just makes it feel like the recovery of the Death Star plans was a much bigger and more important operation, as it should be, though I definitely would have trimmed those shots some. They go on way too long. Similar with the mini-probes that accompany the Stormtroopers in Mos Eisly. But all in all, incredible edit. Thank you for doing this way better than I could have. Can't wait to binge these final cuts tonight. :D
You have great instinct on what to keep and what to remove! I look forward to watching this, perhaps it'll become my Go-To version of the OT!
*Why did you keep the Dug!? Noooooooo!!!!!
Thank you very much!!
Edit: Haha sorry about the Dug!! I didn't see that much of an issue with it - it adds some slight movement to that otherwise brief static shot, and ties in to the prequels, lol.
@@TheVarietyGuyCan you do a OT unaltered with better effects and canon things? Such as Anakin at thr end of ROTJ, No Eye brows, Palpatine, and then updated effects.
@@soybasedjeremy3653 That's what this is... haha
@@TheVarietyGuy I mean without the added scenes, minimal changes at best, while keeping the Unaltered OT, unless it's very few changes. Like Force Ghost Anakin works since it ties with the Prequels, no eyebrows, Palpatine works, and etc, I'd have to dig deeper. I could explain more if there was a means of messaging you, by means of Discord.
@@TheVarietyGuy Well if you have a more private way of communicating I'd love to get your thoughts on a couple edits I'm cooking, perhaps collaborate?
Hello there, David Kaylor! I just wanted to tell you that I watched all 3 of the Star Wars Original Trilogy The Final Cut and I absolutely loved them and so does my father. So, thank you for making these films for the final time. May the Force be with you. Always!
Hello there! Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you and your father enjoyed them! May the Force be with you as well! :)
I'm not crying, you're crying!
I can say only one thing: Wow. Back in 2023 i made my own version using only the official releases, but this is something different. Congratz on making this!
Thank you!
YESSSSSSSS ! It1s finally here! I've been counting the days!!! 🤩
Thank you so much for your effort! Haven't watched them yet but I'm sure they will be great! May be my go-to version of the originals.
And thank you for the subtitles (i really need them)
P.S:Any intention in making future edits for other star wars projects?
Truly a FAN-tastic edit, Thank you!
Amazing work. Though no 'yub nub' is a bold choice!
Nah, Victory Celebration will always be the superior musical score. Even growing up I was like "yeah, this is better than whatever that tribal chant song was".
I know nostalgia plus the need to preserve original renditions is important, but when the two are compared, it just comes off as an underwhelming and out of place final piece to end on in light of everything that had just happened and the stakes and sacrifices it took to achieve such a hard-earned victory for all parties involved.
But that said, if you do indeed prefer that version for your own personal reasons, I for one support your choice and wish that you enjoy it to the fullest extent! =)
This is one of, if not the best version of Star Wars I've seen. The only things I would change are:
-Updated battle of hoth from Adywan's Revisited cut with new snow background and effects
-Jabba and Han scene added again, but without boba fett looking at the screen. Also Han should say something like: "Business with you is a pleasure", intead of "You're a wonderful human being".
"CLOSE THE BLAST DOOR"
This looks great, I love how you preserved the originals while keeping some of the positive changes of the special edition. I’m so checking this out! Thank you for creating what may very well be the definitive versions of the original trilogy.
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed!
By the way, Hayden Christensen is currently 43.
I know, but I'm visually aging his 23 year-old self to around the age of 45. But it would be great if they could actually re-film him these days for this scene
The score transitions from Dagobah to the Star Destroyers will forever be superior in the special editions, no question.
Agreed!
Ahh I love it, but I can't download it at the moment, I guess too many people are trying at the same time xD
This is making me feel insane. The amount of visual information is already so much but the layering of so much audio (like 4 of the same scene playing at slightly different timers + 2 different songs at the same time) is overloading the out of me
Well I managed to download A New Hope, but for Emprire and Jedi it says that i cant download or play the file because too many users have done so recently. And that it could take up to 24hrs to be able to download the file. This is crazy its been 2 days lol. This is a good problem to have.
Haha it is! There's a top comment a few down on here saying how you can workaround the limit
Finally got my hands on these & all I can say is these are chef’s kiss 💋 👌 truly sublime work on your part. You should be very proud & these editions will be the only way I watch the OG Trilogy now alongside Hal9000’s cuts of the Prequel Trilogy & Sequel Trilogy.
Thank you so much!!
GREAT WORK!!!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Thanks a lot, i am a star wars fan since 8 y/o and havent watch the original trilogy since 2010, your version make me think its the perfect time to rewatch it. I wish it had subtitles in other languages, since I speak Spanish. Thanks again
That's what the Massassi temple originally looked like? Yuck. I'm actually glad the special editions fixed the temple.
Yeah it looks like a lot of George’s changes to the first movie centered on removing certain 70s jank elements, which I actually understand and appreciate now. I still think the CG animals look like crap compared to the puppets though.
@@ZeeZedZee In this instance I'm glad he did. The original temple looks like it's made of styrofoam.
@@vetarlittorf1807agreed 100%. I was only referring to the editor keeping the CG animal next to the cantina versus the original dressed-up real animal. The CG still stands out unfortunately.
To add to this, it looks like George added that giant animal blocking the shot with the stormtroopers purely to hide an R2 droid with a bad 70s paint job. I 100% agree with the editor removing the animal and restoring the original shot, jank droid included.
I recently watched Harmy's Despecialized edition. While I'm fine with that as my go-to, and when even then I teared up at Anakin and Obi Wan reunited as force ghosts, I also teared up here just seeing aged Hayden Christensen. When I get around to watching episodes 1-6 again, I'll watch this version, and I'm sure I'll cry even harder by the end. Thank you,
Amazing work! I would love to watch the movies but I always find the same issue (not your fault)...files can't be viewed or downloaded because too much traffic
Thank you! Yeah, you'll have to just keep checking periodically. I wasn't prepared for this much demand, haha
Wow thank you so much for this labor of love.
I've been waiting for a version like this to come out for a while now! Great work!!
I have my own copies of the trilogy on DVD, but am wanting to make my own physical copy of your edit (for personal use). The PDF you linked includes box and disc art, but the PDF wont allow me to download it (Which I understand). Is there another place I can get access to the box and disc art so I can print them?
I just changed the PDF to allow printing!
@@TheVarietyGuy thanks dude!
Hey David, Happy OG Star Wars Day! Incredible and painstaking work you've done here! Been a fan since you're Siege of Mandalore/ROTS edit. Couldn't wait to get into watching 'em! Just gotta wait for the files to be available again.
Thank you so much!!
No justice for Yub Nub. 😢
Vader landing in the death star 2 hangar during ESB from special edition is so goofy....especially with Jerjerrod clearly there. I guess you could say it was under construction even back then, but it still feels odd using a ROTJ shot.
Definitely. And it doesn't even make sense for it to be the Death Star II at all, even if it was under construction, because we clearly see Vader approaching his Super Star Destroyer before, and being in it after.
Can you make a torrent as well? As what always happens, it is impossible to watch because the service you use is limiting the number of downloads. This can take weeks to get in and honestly, who has that kind of time and patience? This is 2024. Please do something different that is available such as Internet Archive or literally anything else.
I just posted the 50gb ISO files on TheStarWarsTrilogy forums
@@TheVarietyGuy how may I be able to enter said forums my dear creator?
@@albertoceloriosoto Check the pinned thread at the top of the fourm, it'll give you all the info you need.
@@TheVarietyGuy Thank you! You are a God!!
IDC I FREAKING CRIED SEEING THE COLOR RESTORED! Finally a colorful Star Wars world that's close to my VHS tapes!!
Oh my God I love you.
Man, you did a GREAT job with this, sir! Before coming across this, I was imagining what I might do if I were ever to edit these movies myself (though I probably never would), and funnily enough, you actually made a lot of the same changes I was thinking of!
I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way, either--I think you made a version that would be the most popular choice in the eyes of a huge portion of the Star Wars community if they knew about it. Great job, and thank you!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the kind words 😊
2:29 I think you got your clips in the wrong positions? 😅
Ughh, I swear, the amount of times I watched and rewatched this to make sure everything was correct, only for someone to point something out within 10 minutes of posting!!! Lol, yes, you're right! Hopefully that is the only slip up... haha
@@TheVarietyGuy Dude phenomenal work, I'm still watching this! Do you have Discord?
@@StarWarsStory Thank you very much!! I do not have a Discord
Wow we all thank you very much!!!! May the force be with you always
Wait why would you age up Hayden when Shaw was perfect? I always loved seeing him as the wise old Jedi he never got to be until the end. Having him suddenly being young as a ghost was nonsense.
You acknowledged that I aged him up, and then said he's suddenly young? The idea was to make him the correct canonical age of 45. And I did it because it hadn't been done before, and I've always throught this is how the Special Edition should have been. I do also like the Shaw version, but you can watch the theatrical version for that.
Except it literally wasn't "nonsense." Anakin's force ghost appeared the way Anakin looked when he was a Jedi, before he became Darth Vader.
If you somehow can't wrap your mind around that simple concept, then you're both ignorant AND stupid.
Thank you for this, truly