"Star Wars" prequel trilogy boxed set?
 

When The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was released on DVD--both theatrical and extended versions--all three movies of each version were grouped together and sold as collectible boxed sets of the trilogy.

I'm sure only Lucasfilm insiders would have any idea about this right now, but does anyone think that come fall 2005, at which time Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith no doubt finds its way onto DVD, Lucas will also come through with a "Prequel Trilogy" boxed set?

I already bought Episode I and Episode II, but if they release a set of all three a la The Lord of the Rings, I will definitely pick that up instead of Episode III individually. What can I say? I'm a freak for boxed sets. :)

--THX

Well hopefully he cgi's Yoda in EP. I, that's the only way I'll double dip. Maybe I'll just wait for the Ultimate HD-DVD set whenever that comes out (in 10 years, lol)

I think a "Complete Saga" set (all six movies) is more likely...with some additional changes to all the films, of course. Never hold off on buying the current ones - because with Lucas you can almost guarantee that new releases will be different than the current ones. (Heck, even the current Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones DVDs are slightly different than the ones that played in the theaters.)

Well, episodes 1-3 will probably get the 'three regular dvd's packaged into a cardboard slipcase' treatment so it can be sold as a 'boxed set'. It's possible though, that they may make a special box for them to match the Star Wars Episodes 4-6 box set, that would be really nice. As far as the idea of a box set containing all six films, it will probably some time before we see it, but it will eventually happen.

The only way I'd consider buying a boxset containing the ep 1 & 2 stinkfests is if eps 4-6 were included and you could watch the original theatrical versions.

So I take it you're not interested in a boxset?

Yeah, nobody was asking for opinions on these films. We've been down that road with too many threads in the past already.

have a feeling you will see a box set for those three when ROTS hits dvd in November this year...might see a box set for all six in 2007 for the 30th anniversary

You might, but it would be awful nervy for them to release a box set of the six in 2007 when they're gong to start releasing them again in theaters 2007 in 3D....

3-d in theaters that summer...in a nice new remastered box for christmas that year....same as it ever was.....hit it hard for the summer, and cash in with santa. They do it everytime there is a star wars release.

:crap:

just pull out your old VHS tapes and stay away from here.

I'll only buy a box set if there is new material, but it would be cool to see a mail away offer like the LOTR

I dont see any newer editions coming out until HDDVD becomes the standard.

I thought that the re-release of TPM a la today's releases was to have that very same thing.

I also would like to see Lucas do the same thing as the LOTR mail offer or the Jurrasic park offer.

Since I already have Ep 1 and 2, it would be cool if they offered a separate box when Ep 3 comes out like New Line did for LOTR extended set. For some reason I don't see them offering just a box.

Can anybody confirm this? Or even provide screen shots?

When it comes to the DVDs that have already come out, there's nothing more that I want. Special feature wise, it is loaded. TPM's transfer looks a little muddy compared to AotC, but I think that has to do with the whole "shoot on digital, transfer to film" thing they did for whatever reason. I don't see myself buying any more versions of these movies ever again. I mean it.

If he makes more changes, I'll probably double dip. I'm sure there will be another release on the next format and yep I'll get those as well......man I'm a fucking sucker

TPM wasn't totally shot on digital. I believe only pieces of it were. That's why they had to transfer from film.

I never bothered picking up TPM or AotC because I figured there would be some sort of prequel trilogy box set once all 3 were out. I'm hoping like someone mentioned above that it will match the box set out of eps 4, 5, 6. I really wouldn't want to have to double-dip and only be offered a full 6-ep box set. I'd pick up the 1-3 individually, except I think it definately deserves better treatment, a la box set.

Thank you for coming into a prequel thread to let us know how much you hate the prequels. That was very helpful to the original poster.

You know, when I don't like something, I tend to not waste time reading threads about it...

I agree. My post count would be a lot higher if I went into each thread and posted something about or against whatever the topic was, but if I'm not interested in whatever the topic is, I don't bother entering the thread....unless of course I have some whitty remark about special features. ;)

Didn't they boxset Episode I and II together already? I would assume they would box set the Prequel Trilogy together as well. Individual release and also 3 movie release w/ boxset. Not sure if they would make box available to owners who already have I and II. New Line didn't do that with the LOTR theatrical DVDs but did with the EE's. But this is Fox so it might be possible.

they did pack the first two movies together before...and I have seen no more mention of the new episode 1 dvd to have digital yoda...i think that was a rumor that got out of hand.

Gee, I seem to have ruffled some feathers. Stop your whining. If you can't handle me sharing my opinion, then that's your problem.

Actually, it's your problem: http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235044

This is a thread specifically about the possible future release patterns for certain films, not the quality of those films. Posting your negative opinion on the quality of the films in this thread is a threadcrap and against forum rules. If you can't handle following forum rules, then the problem won't last very long for you...

DJ

back to the topic. I expect a individual release and a boxset just like when II came out.

I will most likely buy both. Hopefully they come out before DDD's 20% :)

agreed. no reason to come in and dump a load in this thread...why anyone feels the need to threadcrap anytime star wars is mentioned is beyond me....star wars is new...i hate it...yah...we get it. At only 81 post, why not try to contribute something useful to the forums...it will be hard for anyone to take you seriously if all you do is terd around.

If memory serves, the online text commentary for TPM mentions that the only scene shot on HD was when Qui-Gon extracted a sample of Anakin's blood (to test for midiclorians).

As for the box set issue...

C'mon guys, a box set of all three is definitely happening. As others have pointed out, Episodes I & II were boxed together when AOTC hit DVD. Now, I'd say the real question is whether or not said box set will contain any exclusive features, or discs even. I'm doubtful though. I get the sense LucasFilm is saving that for the HD-DVD version.

Well said, these guys never get tired of these tired comments.

Listen, I'm a critic of the prequels, too. They rub me the wrong way in a lot of ways. But I DO enjoy them for what they are, and as others have pointed out, this is a thread about DVD releases for these movies, not the quality of the movies themselves. I see enough trash talking in the AICN boards, and I would prefer to keep that out of the conversation here. Let's talk DVDs, okay? :)

-THX

Yes, but it was only for the full screen versions. Oddly enough, they didn't do the same for widescreen. Even if they had, I would have bought The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones individually, which is what I did. I knew there was one more to come, and I don't like having a series of movies in my collection where only some are boxed together and the rest are separate. Just doesn't look as good as when every movie in the series is packaged as one unit.

When the third Harry Potter movie was released, they grouped it with the first two in a box that read "The First Three Years," or something like that. Okay, nice touch. But obviously there are more coming. I might actually buy the boxed set that you know is going to come out when the final movie makes its way to DVD, but for now I'm collecting each installment separately.

--THX

If the 3D star wars films do ever make it to DVD as 3D... it will probably be a couple or few years after 2007, I believe that episode IV was being released in 2007, with each film getting a release per year after that... I'm not sure if that only applies to the 'original' trilogy, or both of them. But I was quite sure I heard one film per year for 3D.

But anyways, I'll buy a boxed set for Episodes 1-3 if they're presented in a very nice box like episodes 4-6. Otherwise I'll just wait until they come out with some ultimate boxed set with perhaps a very creative packaging. What would really make sense for an Episodes 1-3 boxed set, is to do a similar packaging is the original trilogy, while releasing a fourth bonus features disc with it as well.

Bravo for the threadcrap!

Those not picking up the TPM DVD are missing out on one of the greatest "making of" docs I have ever seen, "The Beginning." I was very disappointed that the AotC DVD didn't have "The Middle" as a special.

I fully expect there to be a box set of all three, but it will probably just be a cheesy plain ol box similar to the LOTR TE "boxset." By the time these come out as a 6-disc set, there will most likely be changes made to these films so the current discs will probably be your only chance at getting the "original cuts" of these films (or as close as you'll get).

Actually, it's *your* problem. The forum has rules against threadcrapping... which is exactly what you did. In the future, if you aren't interested in the topic, then please don't post.

I'm debating whether to buy the first two right now for 11.99 or so at Circuit City or simply wait until the 3rd film. I had Attack of the Clones used previously and ended up reselling it to Blockbuster. I would much prefer a box for the first three films if it matches the original trilogy.

Yah. How pissed would we be if they release a boxed set when Sith hits DVD and it includes a bonus disc only included in that version. ;)

And the bonus disc is the IV, V, or VI original version ;)

Imagine how many sets Lucas would sell?

A box set would be nice...if the box for the OT was a bit more durable.

I quickly shanked my OT box and just display my OT Star Wars discs in their keepcases with custom art. So I won't be needing a box for the PT. In fact, I expect to replace the Clone Wars cover-art with matching art.