{"id":1441,"date":"2015-04-07T12:12:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T10:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2015-04-07T12:12:59","modified_gmt":"2015-04-07T10:12:59","slug":"star-wars-the-digital-movie-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2015\/04\/07\/star-wars-the-digital-movie-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars &#8211; The Digital Movie Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP1_IA_12566_R_.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1442\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP1_IA_12566_R_-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"EP1_IA_12566_R_\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP1_IA_12566_R_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP1_IA_12566_R_.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As anticipation builds for the December release of <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens<\/em>, the first new film in the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20<sup>th<\/sup> Century Fox today announced the upcoming release of The <em>Star Wars<\/em> Digital Movie Collection. For the first time ever, all six epic films in the Saga, from <em>The Phantom Menace<\/em> to <em>Return of the Jedi<\/em>, will be available on Digital HD throughout the galaxy \u2013 or at least here on Earth \u2013 globally beginning Friday, April 10.<\/p>\n<p>Available for pre-order now, South African fans will be able to access the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Digital Movie Collection exclusively on the South Africa iTunes Store via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itunes.com\/starwars\">www.itunes.com\/starwars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_KEY_410.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1443\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_KEY_410-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"EP5_KEY_410\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_KEY_410.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_KEY_410.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince the debut of the first film nearly 40 years ago, <em>Star Wars<\/em> has become a worldwide phenomenon with legions of fans from every generation,\u201d said Alan Bergman, President, The Walt Disney Studios. \u201cIt\u2019s only fitting that audiences enjoy this legendary Saga and its many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on a wide variety of platforms, and we\u2019re very excited to finally bring all six films to Digital HD for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_x_5D_IA_4470.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_x_5D_IA_4470-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"EP5_x_5D_IA_4470\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_x_5D_IA_4470.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP5_x_5D_IA_4470.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled that fans will be able to enjoy the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Saga on their digital devices wherever they go,\u201d commented Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. \u201cThese films broke new ground in technology, design, sound, and visual effects, and we\u2019ve created some very special bonus material which delves into the Saga\u2019s rich history, including new and never-before-released conversations between legendary <em>Star Wars<\/em> artists \u2013 the masters who helped George bring his iconic universe to life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With <em>Star Wars<\/em>: Episodes I-VI available for purchase as a complete digital movie collection and individually, viewers will have the Rebel forces at their beck and call across their favorite devices anywhere \u2013 sunbathing at the beach, relaxing in their living room with friends, or waiting to board a flight to Endor (or elsewhere).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP6_ReturnOfJedi_2000x1019.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP6_ReturnOfJedi_2000x1019-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"EP6_ReturnOfJedi_2000x1019\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP6_ReturnOfJedi_2000x1019.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EP6_ReturnOfJedi_2000x1019.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enhancing the movie collection are a host of never-before-seen special features including <em>Star Wars: Discoveries from Inside <\/em>and insightful <em>Conversations<\/em> between key contributors from across this celebrated film franchise, plus a curated collection of classic <em>Star Wars<\/em> extras from each film. These are the droids you\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n<p><strong>BONUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversations: <\/strong>Doug Chiang Looks Back<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discoveries From Inside: <\/strong>Models &amp; Miniatures<\/li>\n<li>Legacy content includes \u201cThe Beginning\u201d; The Podrace: Theatrical Edit; plus eight deleted scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STAR WARS EPISODE II: Attack of the Clones <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversations:<\/strong> Sounds In Space<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discoveries From Inside:<\/strong> Costumes Revealed<\/li>\n<li>Legacy content includes \u201cFrom Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II\u201d; State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II; and \u201cFilms Are Not Released, They Escape\u201d; plus Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage and six deleted scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STAR WARS EPISODE III: Revenge of the Sith <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversations: <\/strong>The Star Wars That Almost Was<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discoveries From Inside: <\/strong>Hologram &amp; Bloopers<\/li>\n<li>Legacy content includes documentaries \u201cWithin A Minute: The Making Of Episode III\u201d; The Journey Part 1; and The Journey Part 2; plus six deleted scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A New Hope (20<sup>th<\/sup> Century Fox)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversations: <\/strong>Creating A Universe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discoveries From Inside: <\/strong>Weapons &amp; The First Lightsaber<\/li>\n<li>Legacy content includes \u201cAnatomy Of A Dewback\u201d; Star Wars Launch Trailer; plus eight deleted scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STAR WARS EPISODE V: The Empire Strikes Back <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversations: <\/strong>The Lost Interviews<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discoveries From Inside: <\/strong>Matte Paintings Unveiled<\/li>\n<li>Legacy content includes \u201cA Conversation With The Masters\u201d (2010); \u201cDennis Muren: How Walkers Walk\u201d; \u201cGeorge Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back 1979\u201d; and \u201cGeorge Lucas On The Force: 2010\u201d; plus six deleted scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STAR WARS EPISODE VI: Return of the Jedi <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversations: <\/strong>The Effects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discoveries From Inside: <\/strong>The Sounds Of Ben Burtt<\/li>\n<li>Legacy content includes \u201cClassic Creatures: Return Of The Jedi\u201d; \u201cRevenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer\u201d; Return Of The Jedi Launch Trailer; \u201cIt Began TV Spot\u201d; \u201cClimactic Chapter TV Spot\u201d; plus five deleted scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As anticipation builds for the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first new film in the Star Wars Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20th Century Fox today announced the upcoming release of The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection. 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