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Please enjoy this showcase of every comparison between my fan edit of Star Wars: The Original Trilogy, the 2019 Special Editions of the films, and the Theatrical versions, thanks to 4K77, 4K80, and 4K83.
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THE FINAL CUT (named as an homage to 'Blade Runner: The Final Cut', and 'Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut') sets out to create the ultimate Star Wars viewing experience, by combining the best aspects from both the Special Editions and the Theatrical Versions of each film in the acclaimed Original Trilogy. Controversial changes such as Greedo shooting first, Darth Vader yelling "Nooo!", distracting CGI additions, and many others have been removed and restored to their original theatrical versions - while beneficial changes such as updated visual effects, added dialogue, and extended scenes have all been retained from the newer "Special Edition" releases. Other subtle new enhancements have been added that are not present in any officially released version. I hope you enjoy this never-before seen cut, remastered in 4K Ultra-HD.
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TIMESTAMPS:
• Intro - 0:00
• Color Grades - 1:01
• Special Edition Changes - 1:21
• Theatrical Version Changes - 11:29
• Audio Changes - 17:35
• The Final Cut Exclusives - 25:16
- Stormtroopers and Dewbacks - 25:33
- Obi-Wan's Krayt Dragon Call - 25:56
- Arrival in Mos Eisley - 26:50
- Cantina Aliens - 28:28
- The Falcon in Hyperspace - 29:09
- Biggs' Death - 30:24
- Un-Flipped Han Lightsaber Shot - 30:56
- The Emperor Scene - 31:20
- Boba Fett's Voice - 33:22
- Darth Vader's "Bobble" Fixed - 34:44
- Lapti Nek, and Oola in the Rancor Pit - 35:19
- Reworked Sarlaac Hybrid Sequence - 37:32
- Restored Deleted Rebel Soldiers Shots - 41:26
- Anakin's Force Ghost - 43:51
- Victory Celebration - 45:07
• Character Arc Showcase Interlude - 48:25
• Outro - 50:17
• End Cards - 51:18
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DISCLAIMER:
I do not own any of the material being used. “Star Wars: The Original Trilogy - The Final Cut” is a fan edit, compiling various scenes from different versions of the three films. To view 'The Final Cut', you are required to have paid for a Disney+ subscription, and/or own official studio releases of Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. This edit was made by a fan, for fans. No money is being made off of 'The Final Cut'.
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CREDITS:
STAR WARS: THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY - THE FINAL CUT
Edited by David Kaylor (2024)
Primary Sources: oohteedee's "A New Hope: 2019 Special Edition Regrade"; "The Empire Strikes Back: 2019 Special Edition Regrade"; Return of the Jedi: 2019 Special Edition Regrade"
Secondary Sources: oohteedee's "D+77" (v2.4); TeamNegative1's "4K77" (v1.4); Adywan's "A New Hope: Revisited"; HAL 9000's "A New Hope: Custom Special Edition"; TeamNegative1's "4K80" (v1.0); oohteedee's "D+80" (v2.0); oohteedee's "OTD83" (v1.2); HAL 9000's "Return of the Jedi: Custom Special Edition"
• Millennium Falcon in hyperspace scene combines assets from Adywan's "A New Hope: Revisited", and HAL 9000's "A New Hope: Custom Special Edition"
• The Emperor scene taken from Adywan's "Empire Strikes Back: Revisited" and further edited by David Kaylor
• Restored shots of Rebel soldiers in Millennium Falcon interior contains:
"Deleted Scenes - Battle of Endor: The Lost Rebels - Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi 1983" - Cine Extras: • Deleted Scenes - Battl...
"Space Battle of Endor Extended Alternative Cut" - WorkingShark: • Space Battle of Endor ...
"Star Wars Battle of Jakku: Radio Chatter" - The Shape Shifter VA: • Star Wars Battle of Ja...
Songs used in this comparison video:
• "Urth feat. Sy Snootles and the Max Rebo Band - Lapti Nek (with vocals by Joseph Williams)" - Boushh Organa: • Urth feat. Sy Snootles...
• "The Star Wars Demo - Cantina Band - Markus Klein (LMan) - (2018) - C64 chiptune" - Unepic SID Channel: • The Star Wars Demo - C...
• ""Max Rebo Band Source" | Return of the Jedi Complete Score" - Film Score Media: • "Max Rebo Band Source"...
• "Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band)" - John Williams - Topic: • Lapti Nek (Jabba's Pal...

[@shigyshigshig5846]

I Genuinely teared up at the older Anakins Force ghost. Theres something so emotional about seeing Anakin much older than he was yet the same as we remember him. It's like his soul has finally returned. Truly Spectacular what you have done!

[@SolidKnight64]

truly the most logical solution Lucasfilm missed out on

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree!

[@tellemstevedave5559]

Nerd lol

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

Love seeing young force 👻 Anakin Skywalker

[@DOGNUHTS.]

Cringe

[@YokieWartooth]

I was a bit worried about how you'd handle Boba's voice in ESB, but you really did a great job of blending them together in a decent way. Having his original lines be the distortion from the helmet is a great addition to Morrison's Boba voice.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much!!

[@xxnulladuoxx9313]

Dang, the Boba voice...actually works! It's the best of both worlds.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you! I'm also very happy with how it turned out!

[@samuelkondracki]

People will not ever fully understand the overwhelming work and level of passion this took, and I want you to know how much I admire you for this and how thankful I am that finally we have the story of the original trilogy how it feels it was truly always intended to be told.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad you enjoyed!

[@GREENPHOENIX12]

I finished the Trilogy at the weekend and can whole heartedly say this is the definitive trilogy version for me. The amount of work you have put into this cant be appreciated enough my friend so thanks from all of us for your dedication to making such a fantastic final cut!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you enjoyed! :)

[@Gojirawars03]

It’s a minor thing but I actually prefer Han’s special edition line of “I can see a lot better.” Sounds both very in-character for him and feels like it would do a somewhat better job of reassuring Lando while also at the same time not reassuring him at all. 😂

[@LordDustyMason]

I agree. Its also a nice conclusion to the other times where his post-carbonite eye sight issues are mentioned

[@thekiss2083]

It's also a lot funnier

[@Logan_Irrelevant]

Yeah I always thought that was funnier and more in character for the scene. One of two choices I disagreed with David on. Other being one of the Mos Eisley CG shots being included over another.

[@disneyboy3030]

​@@Logan_Irrelevantdid yoy help with this fan edit.

[@Logan_Irrelevant]

@@disneyboy3030 Nope, so really I can’t nitpick it, but it’s just something that rubbed me the wrong way yk?

[@ProtonPackGuy]

For anyone wanting to download the 4K version but are getting the "quota received" message: 1. in the upper right corner, click on the Drive symbol, organize/add to my drive and add a shortcut 2. Create a new folder in your Drive (might be easier to create it prior to doing Step 1, ie SW 1, SW 2, SW3) 3. Place the shortcut inside that folder 4. Open Drive and right click to download on the FOLDER itself. It will zip the contents and then allow you to download. 5. Enjoy, and may the Force be with you.

[@vosvideo7137]

you're a friggen genius, thank you so much!

[@ProtonPackGuy]

Of course! Happy to help.

[@ageis]

Amazing! Thank you so much for this tip!

[@expert2090]

legend! downloading this before Disney's lawyers!

[@deadmanprime4793]

Dude, you saved me from a lot of headaches. This method worked, got them all downloaded with no problems.

[@davidanderson4748]

Blinking Ewoks was one change I didn’t mind.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I'm fine with the blinking, but the CGI pupils look pretty cursed, haha

[@thekiss2083]

Came here to say this

[@GojiCollector1954]

Well the thing is, every Ewoks eyes don't have pupils and don't blink, so I think it's fine without blinking or pupils.

[@mistertwister2000]

With hope, this is the last time the Original Trilogy is touched. You did a great job and I’ll let myself dream of a timeline where Disney hires you to clean up the versions they currently have

[@MisterBurgerBeachball]

This is... pretty much everything I could've ever wanted from an OT fanedit. While I disagree with a few combinations, it's nice to finally have an option for those of us that prefer a _couple_ of the Special Edition changes to their original counterparts, as unholy as that may sound to some.

[@evanwakelin7944]

You deserve an Oscar for this. Preserving the original intent of the films, and removing some of the terrible new changes you can't avoid on streaming and new blu rays is insanely important.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

Most of what we originally got was not the original intent though. For example, storyboards show that the Sarlacc pit was always meant to have a giant beak-like tongue popping out.

[@HabitualJoker]

@@vetarlittorf1807this happens all of the time. There is nothing wrong with a film not having everything that was originally intended.

[@CommanderClif]

AMAZING! Just watched A New Hope. I’m 51 and ANH was first movie I ever saw in a theater so I’ve been chasing a good original version for decades. I would say I wanted Despecialized but there were a few shots here and there in the Special Editions so this is a perfect combination best of best bits. Thank you!!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!! That's awesome, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@luisangelsolanong4227]

Your changes that you made are incredibles, my dad and I are so ready to watch your edition of the original Star Wars trilogy in the best possible way. Thanks for making this project very special. My dad is gonna love the changes that you made in The Empire Strikes Back, is my father's favorite movie. May the Force be with you!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad!!

[@BaldPerspective]

I'm your 69th like lol

[@SteveF69]

Truly a FAN-tastic edit, Thank you!

[@jojotoofor9eight766]

I actually like the voice change for Boba you did. Makes it feel like hes got a voice changer on top of his normal voice

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you! That's what I was going for, in-universe, as well as of course honoring both actors also

[@BaldPerspective]

I'm a working audio engineer & I thought it sounded dumb. There were a few changes I didn't care fore (I'm incredibly impressed with the majority of the work done here), but the Boba Fett voice was literally the only change in this that was actually bad, imo.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

@@BaldPerspective I've also worked in audio engineering, and I thought it sounded cool, and what's more than even what it sounds like is just the idea of honoring both actors at once. But to each their own

[@BaldPerspective]

@@TheVarietyGuy I kinda hyped myself up when you said you used both & thought you used diff voices for diff lines or even used one voice for a line, but with certain words from the other comped in.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

@@BaldPerspective That would have been weird.

[@freakzeke6404]

The Final Cut is now the only way to truly experience the original trilogy. What a masterpiece.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!

[@hugolrreed]

This is mind-numbing amount of work and some people might not understand the effort in this but this actually seems amazing.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! Yes it was, haha. I'm glad somebody understood that!

[@voodooluck]

There’s something so special yet familiar about seeing an older version of Anakin’s force ghost standing next to Obi-wan & Yoda’s own force ghosts.

[@tweezy7837]

23:20 is all I have ever wanted back. Thank you so much!!!!!

[@Gunnar192]

You have changed it into a version I have fantasized about for years. This goes above and beyond what I personally would have loved to see for years now.. I'm greatly looking forward to being able to download and watch this. Thank you so much for your dedication and the amount of effort you have put into this. ❤

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad!

[@thestooge200]

14:08 Thank you for using a screen wipe instead of a cross fade for this shot. To me it never really looked right and in other fan edits you could still see part of the ring out to the Jabba scene.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I'm glad you noticed and appreciated that! Haha it was actually way harder than you would think to transition and not still see the tail end of the Jabba scene, but I finally got just the right frame to start/end it on!

[@davidbakke9293]

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the dancing C-3PO at the end of ROTJ.

[@antonyherbert516]

29:30 - that hyperspace change is amazing!

[@samk8005]

My dream is that one day there will be a program that lets you pick and choose exactly what you want in your version of Star Wars. In the meantime, this is the best. Thanks for all your work :)

[@brentm.8140]

The amount of work that has gone into this is astonishing. Thanks for putting it out in full 4K. As a life-long SW that grew up with the OT fan I really appreciate this project.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you appreciate it! :)

[@idlerwheel]

I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@jeremyandrebecca]

I can’t thank you enough for doing this! This is the version I always dreamed of watching. It really is the best of everything. Not only did you make the choices I would have, you outdid yourself by making parts even better! What a labor of love this was. My kids and I are going to get so much enjoyment from this. All the very best to you! 😊❤

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and so glad you enjoyed!

[@whatdoievencallthischannel4670]

The amount of dedication you have combining all 5 versions AND make your own special edits on them?! Outstanding work! I don't plan on watching them, but maybe soon!

[@caliperstorm8343]

That battle of Yavin comparison is night-and-day. I’ve never seen the 1977 original, so I always assumed the effects were good from the beginning. Now I see that there was a serious jump in quality between the original releases of A New Hope and the next two movies. I know the special additions get a lot of hate for some of their stupid changes, but I really appreciate them remastering that battle up to ep. VI standards.

[@tomakalinus]

Great work all around! The all-new version of the scene with the Emperor talking to Vader in "Empire" is absolutely jaw-dropping. And clever way to work in everyone at the cantina. The sarlacc fixes are impeccable. Nice blending on the dewback stuff. What can I say? It all looks amazing! Oh, and I agree with you about Threepio's character arc. You're right, not many people do talk about that. :)

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 😄

[@nethaendafendr]

Looks AMAZING. Coming from a former fan who only got back to watching this media because of TPM 25th anniversary. Older Anakin force ghost, wonky CGI removals, while still keeping some of the good magic Lucas added initially. I would love it if you also did similar work to the prequels (which I grew up on as well as the originals). Thanks for doing this!

[@sohft]

Mr. Kaylor. Absolutely incredible achievement in editing, compositing, and design. This is a pivotal moment for me, because these will be the versions I choose to watch with my kid this year. Thank you and much respect.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, and I'm so glad you enjoyed

[@starwarsescapist3189]

I am genuinely wowed, I haven't yet watched these edits, but this video definitely motivated me too. you made my mouth drop to floor with that 3P0 character arc comment, never caught on to that after all these years. also side note that changing focus shot in the sarlacc pit shot does wonders in blending the 90s cgi with the live action footage

[@user-in8ve1is2e]

Amazing work!!! Honestly, in my opinion, it's the best thing that could have happened to Star Wars. At the same time, it's a huge shame for Disney, because your version is better than their version. I decided to try to record this masterpiece on VHS.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

That is awesome!!!

[@connorgrewal5885]

I actually prefer Han's "I can see a lot better now" to the original. Fits better with Lando's comedic panicking. I'm not too sure about the Boba Fett voice, feels like it needs a bit more messing with the volumes, however the "Put captain Solo in the cargo hold" line is the perfect one to me and works the best. However, those are just my personal prefrences. This edit is a masterpiece, and it restores the good, eliminates the questionable, but keeps the charm of every version of the films. I really can't wait to watch it, and share with my friends!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I hope you enjoy!! [Timestamps]: • Intro - 0:00 • Color Grades - 1:01 • Special Edition Changes - 1:21 • Theatrical Version Changes - 11:29 • Audio Changes - 17:35 • The Final Cut Exclusives - 25:16 - Stormtroopers and Dewbacks - 25:33 - Obi-Wan's Krayt Dragon Call - 25:56 - Arrival in Mos Eisley - 26:50 - Cantina Aliens - 28:28 - The Falcon in Hyperspace - 29:09 - Biggs' Death - 30:24 - Un-Flipped Han Lightsaber Shot - 30:56 - The Emperor Scene - 31:20 - Boba Fett's Voice - 33:22 - Darth Vader's "Bobble" Fixed - 34:44 - Lapti Nek, and Oola in the Rancor Pit - 35:19 - Reworked Sarlaac Hybrid Sequence - 37:32 - Restored Deleted Rebel Soldiers Shots - 41:26 - Anakin's Force Ghost - 43:51 - Victory Celebration - 45:07 • Character Arc Showcase Interlude - 48:25 • Outro - 50:17 • End Cards - 51:18

[@Dream-zp5xn]

Looks so cool! I can see you put a lot of effort into this. I had one question though, is it fully legal to download this? As long as I have a DVD Copy of it?

[@ECLECTRIC_EDITS]

Do you mind if I one day combine this edit, Adywans edit, and my own interpretation to hAve 3 films of Episodes 1-6? + The Kenobi series?

[@TheVarietyGuy]

@@ECLECTRIC_EDITS Not at all! Just be sure to credit me for the stuff that is exclusive to mine :)

[@TheVarietyGuy]

@@Dream-zp5xn If you already own an official DVD of the films then you're good to go! Just please don't share the links publicly :)

[@Dream-zp5xn]

@@TheVarietyGuy Thanks! I just tried downloading it but I have to wait, :(. Can't wait, sure it will be good!

[@The_Notorious_R.O.B]

As a SW fan of over 40 years now (holy shit I'm old!!) I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I wasnt able to download the 4k version due to too many downloads but was able to get the 1080 versions and cant waitto watch them tonight!! YOU ARE A LEGEND!! I'll probably end up thanking you again after watching them : )

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thanks so much!!! I hope you enjoy! :)

[@redpup112]

If you make a folder in your google drive and put a shortcut to the files in that folder, you should be able to download the folder and thus the 4K versions!

[@EnigmaticVayne]

I do appreciate the work. I love you kept Jason's Boba voice in the background. I hate his contribution has been erased from 2004- to present. You had me at removing Vader's "no!!"

[@VaderTyrannus]

I love a lot of these changes! I think you did a great job compiling all of the most preferred things from each cut. I agree with pretty much everything you've done here, and I applaud the extra effort in doing brand new things. The new Hayden ghost is especially quite good. I can't imagine it was too easy. Also thanks so much for removing Vader's nooos, using Adywan's ROTJ Emperor hologram, and restoring "Bring my Shuttle!" (plus the entire pacing of the climax). One place where I do disagree is that I don't really care for any of the added CG. I prefer when it's consistently the practical effects from the original cuts, as the switching between them can break immersion for me. I prefer when it consistently has effects from the time it was made and not CG added from 20 years later. But that's my own preference for my own cut of the film. Something beautiful about fan-edits is that anyone can make their own, using what others have contributed to make their own perfect versions. In the end, this is your cut, you did what you wanted, and I applaud you for it. You did an amazing job, and I'm sure so many will love what you've released.

[@IaMaPh1991]

One change I dont see addressed here is Luke screaming as he falls down the shaft in ESB. I know that only appeared in the 97 VHS SE, and all subsequent Special Editions have rightfully discarded it, but its a thing that happened and you dont see many people address it these days.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Oh I know, that decision was baffling, haha. I thought about mentioning that in this video, but since it's basically just comparing the newest 2019 SE, I didn't really think it was relevant. But no, he does not scream when he falls, haha

[@rhyswilson2287]

Finally got my hands on these & all I can say is these are chef’s kiss 💋 👌 truly sublime work on your part. You should be very proud & these editions will be the only way I watch the OG Trilogy now alongside Hal9000’s cuts of the Prequel Trilogy & Sequel Trilogy.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!

[@GTXDash]

I wanted to do something like this. Thanks for saving me the headache. Although I think the Sarlacc is way more intimidating without the sorta cute looking beak but have instead just a massive open mouth, This is still much better over the not so good rereleases.

[@DarthWinterMadness]

It's really crazy timing that your video came out a couple of hours before Sean Chandler posted his video about the OT and the Special Editions. Your version of the movies, mixing, picking and choosing from all versions really interest me. Imma seek them out and watch them. I've wanted to have something like this for a while, just taking the changes that make sense, that are right, then leaving the rest untouched. Thanks and cheers from France! 🍻

[@IaMaPh1991]

Soooo, I have no idea if you have noticed this too, but when previewing the files in the web player, despite having no SFX or dialogue and leaving only the soundtrack behind, it gives the effect of viewing the Trilogy as "Silent Film" versions of themselves, much like early examples of the old adventure serials Lucas loved watching growing up, and, to be perfectly honest, REALLY makes John Williams' musical score shine through all the better. I know this was probably unintended, but I think it adds a whole new dimension to experiencing them and that's a benefit in my book all things considered.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

That is definitely intended! I state in the PDF linked in the description that the files have two audio tracks - the normal 5.1 mix with all the dialog and sound effects, and then the stereo isolated score tracks that are just the music. I love watching the movies as a "silent film" sometimes with solely John Williams' beautiful music playing! Now I don't know why the web-player is playing that track instead of the normal one like I intended, but if you download the files, you'll get both tracks to switch between :)

[@clippedwings225]

thanks so much for putting this together!

[@majestikmoose9]

Bravo! Incredible! I simply have no other words, I'm just overcome with gratitude for all the hard work you put into this. Thank you!!

[@CyranoSaturnis]

This looks great, I love how you preserved the originals while keeping some of the positive changes of the special edition. I’m so checking this out! Thank you for creating what may very well be the definitive versions of the original trilogy.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@Killshot4769]

❤ Thank you so much also loved EP 3 Edit and this just made my day been waiting all week for this edits love it so much thank you

[@InstantClassic521]

Downloading now! Thank you so much for all of your hardwork 👏 this will be my go to way to watch the OT from now on 😊

[@jerohm2546]

Wow! You did a great job with a lot of good taste. Your version, for an old Star Wars fan like me (48), is the definitive version: the perfect combination between the original spirit of the films and the modern special effects. I was waiting to watch this since 1997: THANK YOU!

[@hardenedlh]

I can say only one thing: Wow. Back in 2023 i made my own version using only the official releases, but this is something different. Congratz on making this!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!

[@FVD]

Nice work! Love that you chose to blend Jason Wingreen and Tem Morrison's voices for Boba too!

[@FVD]

Additionally, methinks I'll use your version of ROTJ as a goto, till Adywan releases his version (which many will know, will retain the original Sarlaac look and the removal of the Victory Celebration music). Absolutely dug the inclusion of Rebel fighters/pilots too!

[@Boemel]

The circle is now complete.

[@rupertcrump1312]

Thank you for all this hard work, it is amazing!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@thelukeofficial9626]

Wow we all thank you very much!!!! May the force be with you always

[@mojoriot2293]

Haha! FINALLY!!! I first noticed Vader's 'bobble' in theaters back in 1980. I didn't see it the first time I saw it in the theater, but I saw 'Empire' at least 6 times back then, probably more. I was 9 years old then, but even after all these years, you are VERY MUCH RIGHT... Once you see it, you can't un-see it! For DECADES, no one I knew had noticed the 'bobble', until I pointed it out. So, I thank you for trying to fix it, but after seeing it so many times, it doesn't look right with a fix! Btw, the fixed version still has a 'tell'. The cape is a bit worse than the bobble, IMO. Sorry, but it's an easy enough fix. For me, I kinda feel victorious! I've been talking about that scene for 40 years, & FINALLY, someone else has seen it, & talked about it. (Yes, this is the first time I've heard anyone else talking about it.) So, my job is finished here... Well, YOU FINISHED IT, but for some reason I feel like it's a win for me, too. GOOD WORK! KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING!!! 🤘😁👍 And... May the force be with y'all! 🤪🤘

[@TheVarietyGuy]

That's hilarious!!! 😂 I'm glad I could vindicate you after all these years!! lol. I'm sorry that you got so used to it that now my "fixed" version looks weirder than the normal hahaha. I see what you mean about the cape tell. In my opinion it's still less noticeable than his entire body and head, but it definitely is there. Glad you enjoyed, and May the Force be with you too! :D

[@aledseago8631]

Absolutely awesome work. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you! My pleasure!

[@Electronic424]

I honestly prefer the younger Anakin as it was before he was corrupted by Palpatine, a kind of purer spirit. But I see your reasons for continuity sake, being that Obi and Yodas spirits reflects their dying age. Great works.

[@danyg4063]

Masterful edit. You did so many edits I wanted to make when I thought about doing this myself. You also made a ton of edits I never would have considered. There were a couple I was sad to see go, like the stormtroopers and dewbacks on Tatooine. To me, it just makes it feel like the recovery of the Death Star plans was a much bigger and more important operation, as it should be, though I definitely would have trimmed those shots some. They go on way too long. Similar with the mini-probes that accompany the Stormtroopers in Mos Eisly. But all in all, incredible edit. Thank you for doing this way better than I could have. Can't wait to binge these final cuts tonight. :D

[@essa6315]

This is amazing work, thanks so much for this

[@Katharsys73]

These will be my go-to versions from now on... a million thanks from every Star Wars fan in the galaxy, Mr. Kaylor!!!

[@FanaticoFilms]

Omg dude. Words can not describe what I'm feeling right now. Thank you so much.

[@MWG2323]

Really enjoyed your showcase! I appreciated the level of detail you displayed while working on these releases. Well done!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!

[@TheRealHoloNet]

Incredible work my friend. Beautiful to see so much love put into Star Wars! Big hugs!!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!

[@GoldenFenrir]

This looks amazing and I can't wait to watch it!

[@InvisibleHand24]

This is going to be my definitive version to watch from now on! I’ve always been a special edition defender overall and always wanted a version with just the changes I want. This iteration is basically what I always wanted. Keeps the best special edition, fixes errors that always drove me crazy, and wow that color grade is perfect. I cannot wait to show my daughter this for her first Star Wars experience soon!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree with my changes, and am so glad you can use this version to show your daughter the best parts of Star Wars! 😁

[@InvisibleHand24]

@@TheVarietyGuy any chance of a larger 1080p version (20ish gb)? The 5 gb versions don’t meet my expectations and the 4k ones only work on my gaming pc. I have no easy way to get them to my tv downstairs and want my daughter to have the perfect t experience for the first time. (I only have 1080p screens in my house at present)

[@TheVarietyGuy]

@@InvisibleHand24 I will be putting 20ish gb 1080p ISO files on TheStarWarsTrilogy forums in the next few days.

[@InvisibleHand24]

@@TheVarietyGuy that’s really great to hear! Thanks so much!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

@@InvisibleHand24 No problem!

[@felcynchannel840]

Was able to download all three and plan to watch them this week after work! I had thought about making something similar to this at one point in my life, but now I don't need to! You nail exactly what your cut aims to do best of both worlds. Whenever I watch the 4K Theatricals I miss some of the quality changed the special editions did bring. Thank You!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you like it!

[@rhys051106]

Amazing work. Though no 'yub nub' is a bold choice!

[@IaMaPh1991]

Nah, Victory Celebration will always be the superior musical score. Even growing up I was like "yeah, this is better than whatever that tribal chant song was". I know nostalgia plus the need to preserve original renditions is important, but when the two are compared, it just comes off as an underwhelming and out of place final piece to end on in light of everything that had just happened and the stakes and sacrifices it took to achieve such a hard-earned victory for all parties involved. But that said, if you do indeed prefer that version for your own personal reasons, I for one support your choice and wish that you enjoy it to the fullest extent! =)

[@inspectorwhoreacts]

I'd actually love it if they did a updated retake of Anakin ghost now with current Hayden since he's now closer to the age Anakin was when he passed.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I would love that

[@RetroHawkProductions]

Agreeing with everyone on here! Love combining the Boba voices!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much!! I'm glad!

[@HRBJHD]

I came back! My calendar warned me the last two days this was coming! Thank you for fixing the best trilogy ever!

[@Gaverny]

Lol same. Google reminder 🙏🏻

[@D2RCR]

This is some seriously fantastic work!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!

[@ageis]

Wow, this was really a great experience! I have only had the time to watch your ROTJ 4K cut, but I wanted to say thank you. I haven't been able to watch a modern version of ROTJ without feeling "unsettled" (if I ever watch ROTJ, it is always the Despecialized version). I thoroughly enjoyed what you did and the decisions you made. Sure there are a couple of minor things I would have preferred different, but hey it's not my vision. As a whole, this is just phenomenal and will be my future go-to for watching ROTJ. I am looking forward to watching your cuts of ANH and ESB soon. Heck, even the PDF you created screams integrity. Thank you once again, I know this was quite time consuming for you.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that comment, and am so glad you enjoyed 😁

[@davidmarsden192]

Great video! Well done!!

[@torinux4980]

33:24 Amazing! :D This whole project is AMAZING.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!! :D

[@carluyabut1461]

Hey David, Happy OG Star Wars Day! Incredible and painstaking work you've done here! Been a fan since you're Siege of Mandalore/ROTS edit. Couldn't wait to get into watching 'em! Just gotta wait for the files to be available again.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!

[@HabitualJoker]

I actually really like the rendition of Jason Wingreen’s voice and Morrison’s voice combined. I am very salty about Wingreen’s removal because I think his voice is so cold, callous, and intimidating and Morrison sounds like he is speaking to his grandma in a telephone.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I do too! I'm really happy with how it turned out

[@woskiboy324]

This is one of, if not the best version of Star Wars I've seen. The only things I would change are: -Updated battle of hoth from Adywan's Revisited cut with new snow background and effects -Jabba and Han scene added again, but without boba fett looking at the screen. Also Han should say something like: "Business with you is a pleasure", intead of "You're a wonderful human being".

[@JoshBirman]

Amazing dude!! What an achievement! It’d be so cool if you put out some Final Cut DVD box art so we can burn these onto DVD/Blu-Rays and have correlating cover art 😄

[@Forestwidow]

if theres a chance I know there are some people who do custom art work for dvd/blu ray/4k box sets of burned cd's, just gotta google it up! best of luck!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I included the disk and case artwork in the PDF linked in the description! They are meant to fit 17mm 3-disk Criterion cases. And the ISO files with full disk menus to burn onto 4K Blu-rays are available on TheStarWarsTrilogy forums :)

[@JoshBirman]

@@TheVarietyGuy amazing!

[@theeric800]

What a fantastic job, thank you! 👏🏼 Agree with 99% of the changes. Only one I don't see eye-to-eye on is not including at least part of Yub-Nub 🎉, but I get your explanation.

[@Jcarroz]

Wow, just amazing work. 👏 bravo

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!

[@Jcarroz]

how do we watch it? seems like the video files have been overloaded?

[@looomax]

Amazing dude !

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!

[@coadjacob]

You sure know how to combine the best of both worlds. I mostly prefer the theatrical versions, but this is a kind of edit I've been wanting to see for a while. Great work, dude! 😁

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!

[@akshaytrayner1960]

Awesome edits man

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!

[@seanelstob5922]

God that new Krayt dragon noise sound is ridiculous, like someone hammered their thumb.

[@allhailpandas8785]

THANK YOU! You reminded me how much I F***ING LOVE STAR WARS. I didn’t think it was possible to make those films any better, yet I pretty much agree with every decision you made. Thank god you didn’t bring back yub nub. You are a legend. Thank you again. Oh and you were right, ill never un see the vader bobble 😂

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I love it!! 😂 So glad you enjoyed!

[@philipthompson7022]

It always bugged me that the failed to age Hayden’s Anakin.

[@Sub_3690]

I believe this is the definitive edition of the original Star Wars trilogy, I don’t think I’m ever going to go back to any other versions because this is amazing!

[@lawrencenolte4112]

This is fantastic... thank you.... really hope they leave you alone (don't force a take down).

[@DerFinder]

Ahh I love it, but I can't download it at the moment, I guess too many people are trying at the same time xD

[@pmasonl]

I recently watched Harmy's Despecialized edition. While I'm fine with that as my go-to, and when even then I teared up at Anakin and Obi Wan reunited as force ghosts, I also teared up here just seeing aged Hayden Christensen. When I get around to watching episodes 1-6 again, I'll watch this version, and I'm sure I'll cry even harder by the end. Thank you,

[@GojiCollector1954]

I loved your addition of the Rebel soldiers in the Falcon, though I would have liked it if you added Jerjerrod's conflict in the Battle of Endor, it really humanizes his character and adds tension in the battle instead of just Luke, Vader and Palpatine.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I like that deleted scene too, but unfortunately the video and audio quality is not on par with the rest of the film.

[@GojiCollector1954]

@@TheVarietyGuy yeah, that's the thing with those deleted scenes.

[@jakesweet90]

GREAT WORK!!!!!!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!!!

[@jonathanpabon4477]

Well I managed to download A New Hope, but for Emprire and Jedi it says that i cant download or play the file because too many users have done so recently. And that it could take up to 24hrs to be able to download the file. This is crazy its been 2 days lol. This is a good problem to have.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Haha it is! There's a top comment a few down on here saying how you can workaround the limit

[@FaneditNetwork]

So excited for this. Something tells me this will put all the rest of the SW edits to pure shame

[@lastdaysonearth4375]

This is great ..thanks for all the time and effort you have put into making the final cut trilogy, however, and its just a personal choice - i would have used some more of the footage created by Adywan - especially incorporating the ATST during the battle of Hoth around the 27 minute mark. Also Adywan used models of trees when Luke crashed on Dagobah and created a new scene with the white spider - far superior to the matte paintings in the official release. cheers

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I do very much enjoy Adywan's edits, but I didn't want to just take all of his stuff, haha. I did include his Emperor hologram, because it is by far the best, and his shot of the Falcon in the hyperspace tunnel.

[@Forestwidow]

I can't wait for watch the films on my new bravia 9 tv and audio system! thanks so much David!

[@trycon40]

tank you for your work

[@strykerking]

This is SO good. Fantastic work- thank you! I cant wait to get that download once its working again.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much!!

[@TheWrestlingful]

IDC I FREAKING CRIED SEEING THE COLOR RESTORED! Finally a colorful Star Wars world that's close to my VHS tapes!!