Unaltered Star Wars: A New Hope theatrical cut to hit screens for the first time in decades
If you've ever wanted to experience Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope the way fans did in 1977 when it graced the big screen for the first time, this could be your chance!
The Hollywood Reporter shared news from The Telegraph confirming that The British Film Institute (BFI) will screen an original, uncut version of Star Wars in the U.K. at the "Film on Film" festival's Opening Night on June 12. This is the first time the original print will be screened publicly since December 1978. Since then, it's been hard to keep track of all the changes George Lucas made to it, starting with its opening crawl.
After several alterations to the original cut, George Lucas ensured that only the special editions would be available for public distribution. This made it difficult for fans to find the original cut. Moreover, Disney and Lucasfilm only consider the special editions to be canon.
The Hollywood Reporter shared news from The Telegraph confirming that The British Film Institute (BFI) will screen an original, uncut version of Star Wars in the U.K. at the "Film on Film" festival's Opening Night on June 12. This is the first time the original print will be screened publicly since December 1978. Since then, it's been hard to keep track of all the changes George Lucas made to it, starting with its opening crawl.
After several alterations to the original cut, George Lucas ensured that only the special editions would be available for public distribution. This made it difficult for fans to find the original cut. Moreover, Disney and Lucasfilm only consider the special editions to be canon.
- 4/16/2025
- by Mehwish Mahmood
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