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Episode IV: A New Hope released in theatres
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Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back released in theatres
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Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi released in theatres
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Laserdisc versions of the original trilogy are released
The films were sped up about 3 percent to fit on the 2-hour laserdisc technology. -
VHS release of original trilogy, widescreen format
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VHS release of original trilogy, with different box cover art
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VHS release of original trilogy, with improved audio and video
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Star Wars: A New Hope: Special Edition released in theatres
Computer graphics used to "enhance" the original film. -
The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition released in theatres
Computer graphics used to "enhance" the original film. -
The Return of the Jedi: Special Edition released in theatres
Computer graphics used to "enhance" the original film. -
Episode I: The Phantom Menace released in theatres
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DVD release of The Phantom Menace
No changes from the theatrical version. -
New versions of the original trilogy released on VHS with different box cover art
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Episode II: Attack of the Clones released in theatres
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DVD release of Attack of the Clones
Some minor changes from the theatrical release. -
DVD editions of the original trilogy released
New computer graphics effects added, but others from the Special Edition were removed. -
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith released in theatres.
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DVD release of Revenge of the Sith.
Some minor changes from theatrical release, including shorter "Noooooooooooo!" from Darth Vader. -
A new set of DVDs of the original trilogy is released, showing both the altered and original films
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The Clone Wars released in theatres
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DVD release of The Clone Wars
Deleted scenes included. -
Blu-ray versions of all six films due to be released in 2011
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3D version of The Phantom Menace due this year
3D versions of other Star Wars movies will follow, with one per year.
