• [NEWS] "Star Wars: A New Hope" to get cinema re-release in 2027

    From Your Name@YourName@YourISP.com to rec.arts.sf.movies, rec.arts.movies.past-films on Sat Aug 2 11:07:37 2025
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    Of course, it won't be the *original* version, but will be the
    multi-edited and tweaked super special edition version.


    Classic Star Wars Movie Gets Theatrical Rerelease
    But You'll Have to Wait
    -------------------------------------------------
    Lucasfilm has officially announced the Star Wars: A New Hope
    theatrical rerelease dates for the special limited screenings
    of the epic space opera. The 1977 movie served as the first
    installment to George Lucas' long-running sci-fi franchise.
    This comes after Disney just recently re-released Revenge of
    the Sith in theaters last April for a special week-long
    screening.

    "The Imperial Forces - under orders from cruel Darth Vader -
    hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the
    rebellion against the Galactic Empire," reads the movie's
    official synopsis. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of
    the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable
    droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess,
    help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to
    the Galaxy."

    When is the Star Wars: A New Hope theatrical rerelease date?
    In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Star Wars: A New Hope
    will be heading back to theaters on April 30, 2027. The movie
    currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 94% on Rotten
    Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated installment of the
    entire franchise.

    Star Wars: A New Hope was written and directed by George Lucas.
    The ensemble cast included Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker,
    Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
    Organa, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Anthony Daniels
    as C3PO, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, David
    Prowse/James Earl Jones (voice) as Lord Darth Vader, Phil Brown
    as Uncle Owen, Shelagh Fraser as Aunt Beru, and more.



    <https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2012505-star-wars-a-new-hope-theatrical-rerelease-date-set-for-50th-anniversary>





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  • From Paul S Person@psperson@old.netcom.invalid to rec.arts.sf.movies,rec.arts.movies.past-films on Sat Aug 2 08:45:08 2025
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    On Sat, 2 Aug 2025 11:07:37 +1200, Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com>
    wrote:

    Of course, it won't be the *original* version, but will be the
    multi-edited and tweaked super special edition version.
    And a testimony to the stupidy of Lucas ... who just couldn't leave a
    beloved classic alone.
    (I bought the two-packs that had the original -- IV is so original it
    doesn't even have "A New Hope" on it -- and whatever botched version
    Lucas wanted to put out. So I have seen one of those botched versions
    of each of IV, V, and VI. But only once. I've watched the originals
    many times.)
    (BTW, Obi-Wan still lies like a rug to Luke when what he says is
    compared to I, II, and III. So much for the excuse of making IV, V,
    and VI closer to I, II, and III.)
    Classic Star Wars Movie Gets Theatrical Rerelease
    But You'll Have to Wait
    -------------------------------------------------
    Lucasfilm has officially announced the Star Wars: A New Hope
    theatrical rerelease dates for the special limited screenings
    of the epic space opera. The 1977 movie served as the first
    installment to George Lucas' long-running sci-fi franchise.
    This comes after Disney just recently re-released Revenge of
    the Sith in theaters last April for a special week-long
    screening.

    "The Imperial Forces - under orders from cruel Darth Vader -
    hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the
    rebellion against the Galactic Empire," reads the movie's
    official synopsis. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of
    the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable
    droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess,
    help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to
    the Galaxy."

    When is the Star Wars: A New Hope theatrical rerelease date?
    In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Star Wars: A New Hope
    will be heading back to theaters on April 30, 2027. The movie
    currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 94% on Rotten
    Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated installment of the
    entire franchise.

    Star Wars: A New Hope was written and directed by George Lucas.
    The ensemble cast included Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker,
    Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
    Organa, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Anthony Daniels
    as C3PO, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, David
    Prowse/James Earl Jones (voice) as Lord Darth Vader, Phil Brown
    as Uncle Owen, Shelagh Fraser as Aunt Beru, and more.



    <https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2012505-star-wars-a-new-hope-theatrical-rerelease-date-set-for-50th-anniversary>




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  • From WolfFan@akwolffan@zoho.com to rec.arts.sf.movies, rec.arts.movies.past-films on Sat Aug 2 21:46:16 2025
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    On Aug 1, 2025, Your Name wrote
    (in article <106jhbp$mutl$1@dont-email.me>):


    Of course, it won't be the *original* version, but will be the
    multi-edited and tweaked super special edition version.

    Han Shot First.


    Classic Star Wars Movie Gets Theatrical Rerelease
    But You'll Have to Wait
    -------------------------------------------------
    Lucasfilm has officially announced the Star Wars: A New Hope
    theatrical rerelease dates for the special limited screenings
    of the epic space opera. The 1977 movie served as the first
    installment to George Lucas' long-running sci-fi franchise.
    This comes after Disney just recently re-released Revenge of
    the Sith in theaters last April for a special week-long
    screening.

    "The Imperial Forces - under orders from cruel Darth Vader -
    hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the
    rebellion against the Galactic Empire," reads the movie's
    official synopsis. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of
    the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable
    droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess,
    help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to
    the Galaxy."

    When is the Star Wars: A New Hope theatrical rerelease date?
    In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Star Wars: A New Hope
    will be heading back to theaters on April 30, 2027. The movie
    currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 94% on Rotten
    Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated installment of the
    entire franchise.

    Star Wars: A New Hope was written and directed by George Lucas.
    The ensemble cast included Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker,
    Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
    Organa, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Anthony Daniels
    as C3PO, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, David
    Prowse/James Earl Jones (voice) as Lord Darth Vader, Phil Brown
    as Uncle Owen, Shelagh Fraser as Aunt Beru, and more.

    <https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2012505-star-wars-a-new-hope-theatrica
    l-rerelease-date-set-for-50th-anniversary>


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  • From Your Name@YourName@YourISP.com to rec.arts.sf.movies,rec.arts.movies.past-films on Sun Aug 3 13:58:45 2025
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    On 2025-08-03 01:46:16 +0000, WolfFan said:
    On Aug 1, 2025, Your Name wrote
    (in article <106jhbp$mutl$1@dont-email.me>):

    Of course, it won't be the *original* version, but will be the
    multi-edited and tweaked super special edition version.

    Han Shot First.

    The *first* shot in the movie was by one of the gunner crew on either
    Princess Leia's ship or the chasing stardestroyer. ;-)


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  • From Lynn McGuire@lynnmcguire5@gmail.com to rec.arts.sf.movies,rec.arts.movies.past-films on Mon Aug 4 19:01:58 2025
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    On 8/2/2025 8:46 PM, WolfFan wrote:
    On Aug 1, 2025, Your Name wrote
    (in article <106jhbp$mutl$1@dont-email.me>):


    Of course, it won't be the *original* version, but will be the
    multi-edited and tweaked super special edition version.

    Han Shot First.

    Yes, he did. Greedo was getting ready to shoot Han but Han shot him first.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjGZ8ABEFhI

    Lynn

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