Star Wars [4]: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) [Blu-ray]  (AFI: 18) Rated:  PG  Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , Billy Dee Williams, Peter Cushing , Alec Guinness. Director: George Lucas Genre: Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi DVD Release Date: 09/16/2011 Part of the Star Wars The Complete Saga a 6-Movie 9-Disc Boxed Set: |  Star Wars: 1 (1999)  |  Star Wars: 2 (2002)  |  Star Wars: 3 (2005)  |  Star Wars: 4 (1977)  |  Star Wars: 5 (1980)  |  Star Wars: 6 (1983)  | Single: |  Star Wars: 7 (2015)  | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope In a distant galaxy, a long time ago, young Luke Skywalker assembles his motley crew of allies including space rogue Han Solo and two "droids" -- C3PO and R2D2 -- to rescue Princess Leia, the rebel leader of her planet from the... A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... The Jedi Knights have been exterminated and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist. A small group of Rebels have dared to fight back by stealing the secret plans to the Empire's mightiest weapon, the Death Star battle station. The Emperor's most trusted servant, Darth Vader, must find the plans, and locate the hidden Rebel base. Princess Leia, a captive Rebel leader, sends out a distress signal that is intercepted by a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker. Seizing his destiny, Luke takes up the challenge to rescue the princess and help the Rebellion overthrow the Empire, along with such unforgettable allies as the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi, the cocky Han Solo, the loyal Chewbacca, and the droids R2-D2 and C-3P0. After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force. Storyline: Part IV in George Lucas' epic, Star Wars: A New Hope opens with a Rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. The plot then follows the life of a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker, as he and his newly met allies (Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2) attempt to rescue a Rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empire's most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star. Written by P. Wong Cast Notes: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Sebastian Shaw (Anakin Skywalker), Ian McDiarmid (The Emperor), Frank Oz (Yoda [voice]), James Earl Jones (Voice of Darth Vader [voice]), David Prowse (Darth Vader), Alec Guinness (Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi), Kenny Baker (R2-D2 / Paploo), Michael Pennington (Moff Jerjerrod), Kenneth Colley (Admiral Piett). IMDb Rating (07/25/14): 8.8/10 from 589,728 users Top 250: #12 IMDb Rating (04/12/12): 8.8/10 from 377,187 users Top 250: #11 Additional information Copyright:  1977,  20th Century Fox Features:  This set will be New 2011 Editions - Not the original theatrical versions. Disc One through Six: The six episodes plus each disc includes two audio commentaries, and these are the only bonus features actually on the discs for the films themselves. In addition to the tracks that were included on the DVDs—featuring George Lucas and various members of the cast and crew, all recorded separately—six all new tracks have been created especially for this release, comprised of archival interviews with, well, just about everyone who ever played a role in the creation of Star Wars, in front of or behind the camera, from George Lucas on down. These are more hodgepodge than typical commentary tracks, but despite the fact that they were sourced from various interviews, they manage to stay fairly scene specific. There's a wealth of Star Wars-related knowledge to be gleaned here. Disc Seven: - New! Star Wars Archives: Episodes I - III Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; a flythrough of the Lucasfilm Archives and more . • EPISODE I • NABOO • Interviews:   - Naboo Overview   - Liam Neeson Interview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Trash  - Talking Droids   - The Battle Is Over   - Anakin's Return • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • TATOOINE • Interviews   - Tatooine Overview   - Rick McCallum Interview (Podracers)   - Rick McCallum Interview (Filming In Tunisia) • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Battle On The Boarding Ramp   - Extended Podrace Wager • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • CORUSCANT • Interviews   - Coruscant Overview   - George Lucas On Preparing To Write   - Episode I   - 1994 • Deleted/Extended Scene   - Bail Organa Of Alderaan • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • EPISODE II • CORUSCANT • Interviews   - Coruscant Overview   - Ewan McGregor Interview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Extended Speeder Chase   - The Lost Twenty • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • NABOO • Overview   - Naboo Overview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Anakin's Nightmare   - Anakin And Ruwee • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • TATOOINE • Overview   - Tatooine Overview • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • GEONOSIS • Interviews   - Geonosis Overview   - Hayden Christensen Interview   - Blue Screen Acting • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Raid On The Droid Ship • And Extended Arena Fight • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • EPISODE III • CORUSCANT • Interviews   - Coruscant Interviews   - Samuel L. Jackson Interview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Elevator Antics   - Escape Through The Hangar   - Changes Of The Constitution • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • UTAPAU • Overview   - Utapau Overview • Deleted/Extended Scene   - Utapau Chase Animatics • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • MUSTAFAR • Interviews   - Mustafar Overview   - Natalie Portman Interview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Mustafar Duel Animatics   - Mustafar/Lava River Animatics • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • KASHYYYK AND ORDER 66 • Overview   - Kashyyyk And Order 66 Overview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Kashyyyk Attack And Order 66 Animatic   - Anakin Kills Shaak Ti   - Jedi Imposters At The Temple   - Senate Duel Ani  - matic   - Yoda Communes With Qui  - Gon • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery Disc Eight: New! Star Wars Archives: Episodes IV - VI Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more • EPISODE IV • TATOOINE • Interviews   - Tatooine Interviews   - Mark Hamill Interview   - Anthony Daniels Interview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Tosche Station   - Old Women On Tatooine   - Aunt Beru's Blue Milk   - The Search For R2  - D2   - Cantina Rough Cut   - Stormtrooper Search • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • ABOARD THE DEATH STAR • Interviews   - Aboard The Death Star Overview   - Carrie Fisher Interview • Deleted/Extended Scene   - Darth Vader Widens The Search • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • THE BATTLE OF YAVIN • Overview   - Battle Of Yavin Overview • Deleted/Extended Scene   - Alternate Biggs And Luke Reunion • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • EPISODE V • HOTH • Interviews   - Hoth Overview   - George Lucas On Editing   - The Empire Strikes Back   - 1979   - Irwin Kershner Interview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Han And Leia: Extended Echo Base Argument   - Luke's Recovery   - Luke And Leia: Medical Center   - Deleted Wampa Scenes   - The Fate Of General Veers • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • DAGOBAH • Interviews   - Dagobah Overview   - George Lucas On The Force   - 2010 • Deleted/Extended Scene   - Yoda's Test • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • PURSUED BY THE IMPERIAL FLEET • Overview   - Pursued By The Imperial Fleet Overview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Hiding In The Asteroid   - Alternate Han And Leia Kiss • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • CLOUD CITY • Overview   - Cloud City Overview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Lobot's Capture   - Leia Tends To Luke • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • EPISODE VI • TATOOINE • Overview   - Tatooine Overview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Vaders' Arrival And Reaching Out To Luke   - Tatooine Sandstorm • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • ENDOR • Interviews   - Endor Overview   - Harrison Ford Overview • Deleted/Extended Scene   - Rebel Raid On The Bunker • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery • DEATH STAR II SPACE BATTLE • Overview   - Death Star II Space Battle Overview • Deleted/Extended Scenes   - Jerjerrod's Conflict   - Battle Of Endor: The Lost Rebels • The Collection   - 360 Turnarounds   - Video Commentaries • Concept Art Gallery Disc Nine: The Star Wars Documentaries • New! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) – Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures...these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super  - fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high  - profile special events around the world. • New! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) – George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in  - depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time. • New! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) – The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more — and don’t miss “Weird Al” Yankovic’s one  - of  - a  - kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace! • The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) – Learn the incredible behind  - the  - scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C  - 3PO and R2  - D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. • The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind  - the  - scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality! • Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in  - depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billie Dee Williams. • Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) – See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update. • Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) – Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today. Subtitles:  English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese Video:  Widescreen 2.35:1 Color  Screen Resolution: 1080p Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1 Audio:  ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 6.1 SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 FRENCH: DTS 5.1 FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1 PORTUGUESE: Dolby Digital 5.1 Time:  2:07 DVD:  # Discs: 1 -- # Shows: 1 UPC:  024543742180 Coding:  [V4.0-A5.0] MPEG-4 AVC D-Box:  Yes Other:  Director: George Lucas; Writer: George Lucas; running time of 127 minutes; Packaging: Custom Case. One of the American Film Institute's Top 100 American Films (AFI: 15-13). There are supposed to be motion codes for this title but they could not be found for this Blu-ray edition.