Will There be a HUGE Box Set For "Star Wars"?

[moviewizguy]

Will there be a huge box set for Star Wars, including all of the 6 films? If yes, when will it come out? And, I'm hearing they'll start on Star Wars 7, 8, and 9? Is that true? If yes, will they have a bigger box set on all 9 films? I'm a fan of Star Wars and I didn't bought any Star Wars film.

[letsgetacid]

You can bet on a 6-Movie Boxset. There hasn't been anything official to my knowledge, but everyone knows they will do it. That's the package I'm personally waiting for.

Also, there won't be a 7,8,9 made unless Lucas dies or some other crazy circumstances.

[ITDEFX]

Will there be a huge box set for Star Wars, including all of the 6 films? If yes, when will it come out? And, I'm hearing they'll start on Star Wars 7, 8, and 9? Is that true? If yes, will they have a bigger box set on all 9 films? I'm a fan of Star Wars and I didn't bought any Star Wars film.

A few months back they said there were NO PLANS to release a box set of all 6 films in one big box...also stating that there will be NO Episode 7,8,9.... there will be a new cg show and a live action show that will hopefully come out on tv next year. Please check theforce.net for any future updates regarding star wars stuff.

[redgopher]

You can bet on a 6-Movie Boxset. There hasn't been anything official to my knowledge, but everyone knows they will do it. That's the package I'm personally waiting for.

Also, there won't be a 7,8,9 made unless Lucas dies or some other crazy circumstances.

I'm afraid that Lucas himself is, indeed, a crazy circumstance. Fucking asshole ruined his own masterpieces, and we'll never get the originals on DVD.

[soonersfan60]

This Christmas, I expect to see the 3-DVD box set for Eps I/II/III first, then for Christmas of 2007 we'll get the 6-DVD box set for I-VI in time for the 30th Anniversary of the original Star Wars movie.

[XboxHardcore.com]

Would be cool if they did a 6 DVD set.

[sman113]

Would be cool if they did a 6 DVD set.

not really, since that would eliminate four discs of extras.

[Demolition Man]

I don't get why people so badly want all six in one box. You can buy all six and be done with it now. Unless this said boxset has the original versions for the original trilogy then its pointless.

[Kaijufan]

I bet Lucas will release a HD DVD and/or Blu Ray 6 disk(plus bonus disks) box set in 2007.

[munch]

We will get a 6 set box right before either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD takes off. Then we will get individual dvds for the new format. Then a new box set a few years later. Then a new box set with the original unedited original trilogy. This vicious cycle will continue forever, and I will continue to buy it all.

[roguejedi5]

Not going to touch that 6 movie pack, unless it has the original versions of 4-6

[redgopher]

We will get a 6 set box right before either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD takes off. Then we will get individual dvds for the new format. Then a new box set a few years later. Then a new box set with the original unedited original trilogy. This vicious cycle will continue forever, and I will continue to buy it all.

Let me correct you.

"We will get a 6 set box right before either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD takes off. Then we will get individual dvds for the new format, all six with new digital enhancements in re-re-cut, re-re-mastered, director's original vision editions that weren't possible with the technology at the time. Then George Lucas will have an epiphany that he is a stupid jackass for destroying some of the best science fiction movies of all time. He will proceed to drink ten fifths of vodka--that fat bastard is no lightweight--and shoot himself in the face with a Desert Eagle."

[guardian_owl]

I would expect a big boxset around the 30th anniversary, not that I care

[doubledown]

I cannot seem them really improving on the DVD's themselves. They may release a box-set just so someone can buy them all at once, but I don't see them changing any material. If you want a box to hold them all, look at Paul Champagne custom DVD boxes.

[BustaUppa]

I want a box set because I'm too much of an angry nerd to buy 1-3 individually.

[PKRipp3r]

I really think that commerce will ensure the eventual production of the final trilogy

even if it's after lucas is dead and buried... it will happen

in fact i can see someone taking a stab at re-doing 1, 2 and 3, considering they are horrible films that should be erased from the collective unconcious of planet Earth

consider
http://comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=6318

and also, a prequel to Ep 1 just might happen at some point

[PKRipp3r]

I don't see them changing any material.

Clearly, Lucas is more than willing to change things on a whim at a moment's notice in any of his films

it wouldn't shock me a bit if many things on were changed in all eps by the time we get the all-encompassing HD-DVD box set

[HumanSnatcher]

Won't catch me buying any of them. Well, maybe buy a laserdisc transfer of the originals to dvd from ebay. Forget the average price for it, but its worth it. Then again, I'm a Star Trek man myself

[JShack]

I don't get why people so badly want all six in one box. You can buy all six and be done with it now. Unless this said boxset has the original versions for the original trilogy then its pointless.

thats how they are gonna do it because thats how the only way they could get people to buy the 6 movie set

[Three Dollar Hooker]

There will be a six disc set as sure as I'm not Buddhist.

In regards to 7-9 what would the story even be about? They wrapped up Return of the Jedi pretty solid.

I know there have been countless books but why do we need another rise of a Sith Lord again? We've been there, done that.

[icarwngs55]

I really think that commerce will ensure the eventual production of the final trilogy

even if it's after lucas is dead and buried... it will happen

in fact i can see someone taking a stab at re-doing 1, 2 and 3, considering they are horrible films that should be erased from the collective unconcious of planet Earth

consider
http://comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=6318

and also, a prequel to Ep 1 just might happen at some point


I am sorry. But the first three were not all that bad, especially Ep III I felt was excellent. A person has to just get over that it is not the original trilogy thought there are glimpses of it. Did I dislike EP I and II at first YES; but after watching them again they did everything a star wars movie is suppose to do and more. I feel in the end lucas kept to the roots of what star wars is good vs evil. Even if there was too much/bad CGI

Mike

[PKRipp3r]

I am sorry. But the first three were not all that bad, especially Ep III I felt was excellent. A person has to just get over that it is not the original trilogy thought there are glimpses of it. Did I dislike EP I and II at first YES; but after watching them again they did everything a star wars movie is suppose to do and more. I feel in the end lucas kept to the roots of what star wars is good vs evil. Even if there was too much/bad CGI

Mike

*edp*

[PKRipp3r]

I am sorry. But the first three were not all that bad, especially Ep III I felt was excellent. A person has to just get over that it is not the original trilogy thought there are glimpses of it. Did I dislike EP I and II at first YES; but after watching them again they did everything a star wars movie is suppose to do and more. I feel in the end lucas kept to the roots of what star wars is good vs evil. Even if there was too much/bad CGI

Mike

i disagree violently on all counts, but that doesn't mean we still can't play nintendo at my house on Saturday.

(dibs on the good controller)

[guardian_owl]

I probably wouldn't mind as much about Ep. I-III if he wouldn't be such a prick about releasing the Original Cuts of the original trilogy, I shouldn't have to buy dvd transfers from the laser disc in order to enjoy what I remember from my childhood in its original form.

[munch]

I am sorry. But the first three were not all that bad, especially Ep III I felt was excellent. A person has to just get over that it is not the original trilogy thought there are glimpses of it. Did I dislike EP I and II at first YES; but after watching them again they did everything a star wars movie is suppose to do and more. I feel in the end lucas kept to the roots of what star wars is good vs evil. Even if there was too much/bad CGI

Mike

I. . . kind of. . . agree. *FLAME SUIT ACTIVATED!*

[BustaUppa]

I don't get why people so badly want all six in one box. You can buy all six and be done with it now. Unless this said boxset has the original versions for the original trilogy then its pointless.thats how they are gonna do it because thats how the only way they could get people to buy the 6 movie setThey could release another new box set with a picture of George Lucas's butt on the cover and people would still buy it.

[vherub]

Actually, I think they could release an empty boxset with just the words "Han shot first" and people would buy it.

[PKRipp3r]

Actually, I think they could release an empty boxset with just the words "Han shot first" and people would buy it.

:lol:

post of the day

(and 100% true)

[ryanbph]

We will get a 6 set box right before either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD takes off. Then we will get individual dvds for the new format. Then a new box set a few years later. Then a new box set with the original unedited original trilogy. This vicious cycle will continue forever, and I will continue to buy it all.

yes it will continue, and I will continue to buy it all as well.

[WebScud]

There's no plans for the six-movie set until the 3-D conversions are completed.

[furyk]

When will George Lucas give us an Ewok movies/Star Wars Christmas specials box set? Someone out there would probably buy it.

[JShack]

There's no plans for the six-movie set until the 3-D conversions are completed.


arent those 3d versions claims of that douchebag supershadow

[Gothic Walrus]

A few months back they said there were NO PLANS to release a box set of all 6 films in one big box...also stating that there will be NO Episode 7,8,9.... there will be a new cg show and a live action show that will hopefully come out on tv next year. Please check theforce.net for any future updates regarding star wars stuff.
There's no plans for the six-movie set until the 3-D conversions are completed.
Any chance either of you could provide a link? Unless I've missed a story along the way, I could swear I haven't heard anything in either direction.

[Ivanhoe]

Yes there will be a big 6 pack/ but probably only on HD/Blue ray dvd.


A part 7 would be nice. mainly because they will have plenty of freedom to do whatever they want instead of trying to stick within an already told story with eps 1,2,3 . Also movies are made to make money and even eps 1,2,3 were pretty crappy compared to the originals they still made plenty of money. NOT making a part 7 would be stupid . Starwars continues to prove that it can make money.

[Mr Unoriginal]

When will George Lucas give us an Ewok movies/Star Wars Christmas specials box set? Someone out there would probably buy it.

There is an Ewok Movie set, both live action and cartoon, unless you are talking about both together. A christmas special is needed, hard to find a good copy these days.

[DuelLadyS]

In regards to 7-9 what would the story even be about? They wrapped up Return of the Jedi pretty solid.

I know there have been countless books but why do we need another rise of a Sith Lord again? We've been there, done that.

My understanding is that Lucas approves all the books, so they're accepted as the 'offical' continuation of the story.

I suspect that sometime after Lucas dies, someone will start movie-izing the books. Which may or may not be bad... I'd watch a movie on Jacen and Jaina if it was decent. (And forgive me if I botched spelling, I haven't read any of those in years.)

[javeryh]

My understanding is that Lucas approves all the books, so they're accepted as the 'offical' continuation of the story.

I suspect that sometime after Lucas dies, someone will start movie-izing the books. Which may or may not be bad... I'd watch a movie on Jacen and Jaina if it was decent. (And forgive me if I botched spelling, I haven't read any of those in years.)

I thought Lucas locked up the IP in a way that guarantees no movies will ever be made even after he's dead.

[Drahken]

My understanding is that Lucas approves all the books, so they're accepted as the 'offical' continuation of the story.

I suspect that sometime after Lucas dies, someone will start movie-izing the books. Which may or may not be bad... I'd watch a movie on Jacen and Jaina if it was decent. (And forgive me if I botched spelling, I haven't read any of those in years.)

Are you sure about that? There are hundreds of books they can't all be canon. If this is true I might have to look more into it. I've been avoiding the books since I thought they had no real canological baring.

Only books I have read in relation to an estabilshed series have been most of the Babylon 5 ones since they are based off outlines written by or at least approved by JMS. Also until he films something that counteracts the books (which looks less likely to ever happen again) only then would something in the books be overruled.

[WebScud]

Any chance either of you could provide a link? Unless I've missed a story along the way, I could swear I haven't heard anything in either direction.

I honestly don't remember where I read that. Maybe it was on the Episode III DVD? Sci-Fi.com? The current Lucasfilm project is preparing the films for 3D deployment.

He doesn't have a reason to release a boxset until there's a Star Wars buzz. I'm sure there will be some "newly discovered" bonus features to push repeat sales.

[PKRipp3r]

Are you sure about that? There are hundreds of books they can't all be canon. If this is true I might have to look more into it. I've been avoiding the books since I thought they had no real canological baring.

Only books I have read in relation to an estabilshed series have been most of the Babylon 5 ones since they are based off outlines written by or at least approved by JMS. Also until he films something that counteracts the books (which looks less likely to ever happen again) only then would something in the books be overruled.

correct
(from theforce.net)

George Lucas, the author and creator of the Star Wars saga, is the only individual who can define what books, comics, or video games are authoritative when discussing the Star Wars universe and its characters, places and events. According to the premiere issue of the Star Wars Insider, the only works "canonized" have been the movies, their novelizations, and their radio drama adaptations. So what about novels like Heir to the Empire and the Jedi Academy trilogy, and comic series such as Dark Empire? West End Games, which produces exhaustive source material based on the movies and various novels, states in the Heir to the Empire Sourcebook that "this and all other products that take place after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi are the author's vision of what may have happened. The true fate of the heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe remains the exclusive province of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, Ltd." Kevin J. Anderson, author of the Jedi Academy trilogy, states in the introduction to the Dark Empire trade paperback that "when you read Dark Empire, or any of the other novels, remember that although Lucasfilm has approved them, they are our sequels, not George Lucas's.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>If Lucasfilm ever makes films that take place after Return of the Jedi, they will be George Lucas's own creations, probably with no connection to anything we have written." <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

So what does this mean? Will George Lucas ignore all the events, characters, and premises that Timothy Zahn, Kevin J. Anderson, and Tom Veitch wrote about? Will all the books and comics have been bought in vain? Will a Star Wars "otherworld" suddenly exist when and if George Lucas makes episodes VII - IX? Only time will tell. In a related subject, many fans love to point out inconsistencies and changed premises that are (supposedly) inevitable when so many books and comics are being written in a relatively short period of time. So do these inconsistencies, some major, some minor, affect the canonicitiy of a book or comic? That's another question in itself. . .


Another definition of canon, this one coming from Steven J. Sansweet, author of the Star Wars Encyclopedia:


Which brings us to the often-asked question: Just what is Star Wars canon, and what is not? The one sure answer: The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition -- the three films themselves as executive-produced, and in the case of Star Wars written and directed, by George Lucas, are canon. Coming in a close second we have the authorised adaptations of the three films: the novels, radio dramas, and comics. After that, almost everything falls into a category of "quasi-canon."


The STAR WARS films are the only primary reference. With the exception of only a few minor points, they are indisputable. This is not merely personal opinion; it is the explicit policy of the Continuity and Production Editors at Lucasfilm. They are interviewed in Star Wars Insider #23:


What's 'gospel' and what isn't?


'Gospel,' or canon as we refer to it, includes the screenplays, the films, the radio dramas and the novelizations. These works spin out of George Lucas' original stories, the rest are written by other writers. However, between us, we've read everything, and much of it is taken into account in the overall continuity. The entire catalog of published works comprises a vast history -- with many off-shoots, variations and tangents -- like any other well-developed mythology

[DuelLadyS]

Are you sure about that? There are hundreds of books they can't all be canon. If this is true I might have to look more into it. I've been avoiding the books since I thought they had no real canological baring.

Pretty much, yep. It has been a few years, so they've moved on without me, but I read through like 40, 50 books the summer after 8th grade (everything published at the time), and there was no overlap in the story/characters- you could timeline it all out.

My boyfriend, who is more up-to-date, confirmed that it kept up, and filled me in on some of the happenings I've missed. I'll have to catch up one of these days.

[Mr Unoriginal]

A great book to check out is "The New Essential Chronology" which basically takes each novel, comic, video game etc, writes up a synopsis and puts it in a timeline format to create a paraphrased story of the entire history of Star Wars. Like others have stated, it's not strictly canon, but it is pretty smooth considering the ammount of authors.

[Will]

Not going to touch that 6 movie pack, unless it has the original versions of 4-6

Harumph!

[deadite76]

From The Digital Bits Rumor Mill 8/24

"Also today... a follow-up on something we've been telling you to expect for quite while now. 2007, as you may well be aware, is the 30th anniversary of the original Star Wars' debut in theaters. You'd have to be stupid not to know that Lucasfilm is going to have big DVD release plans with which to celebrate the anniversary, and we've been telling you that was the case for many months now. Indeed, during our last visit to the Ranch for the DVD release of Episode III, producer Rick McCallum confirmed that a box set of all six films was going to happen eventually, and animation director Rob Coleman even let it slip that the puppet Yoda from Episode I had already been replaced with a new CG Yoda to match Episodes II & III for the "future" release. T-Bone over at Star Wars Universe recently speculated about this box set, and we've been quietly checking in with our industry sources on it as well. Well, we've confirmed it: There IS a big, ultimate, 6-film Star Wars anniversary DVD box set planned for 2007. There will be more changes to the films, and there will be LOTS of new, never-before-seen special features - all the good stuff that was held back by Lucasfilm from the original Trilogy DVD release a few years ago. Think deleted scenes and more. We don't know if good, genuinely-REMASTERED versions of the original theatrical editions of the films will be included or not (though how you could call the set "ultimate" without them, we don't know). We don't expect high-definition versions yet, as those formats are just too new. We don't have ANY other details for you yet, so please don't ask. But as you consider whether or not to purchase the "limited edition" DVDs due on 9/12... we thought you should know that more IS absolutely on the way next year. 'Nuff said for now."

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#082406