{"id":2293,"date":"2011-01-07T04:27:43","date_gmt":"2011-01-07T04:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geekworldordersite.com\/blog\/?p=2293"},"modified":"2011-01-07T04:27:43","modified_gmt":"2011-01-07T04:27:43","slug":"star-wars-complete-saga-blu-ray-available-for-pre-order-with-30-hours-of-special-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.geekworldordersite.com\/blog\/2011\/01\/star-wars-complete-saga-blu-ray-available-for-pre-order-with-30-hours-of-special-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars Complete Saga Blu-ray Available For Pre-Order With 30 Hours of Special Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWe knew there would be a big Star Wars announcement coming out of CES today and that Blu-ray was pretty much a given. Well, it\u2019s official\u2014the complete Star Wars saga will be arriving on Blu-ray this September with an insane 30 hours of bonus features.<\/p>\n

The full 9-disc set (with 3 bonus discs) will set you back $140, but fans can also purchase each trilogy separately for $70. However, the truly awesome news is that Amazon is pre-ordering the Complete Saga set<\/a> for only $90.<\/p>\n

THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE
\nTHE MOST ANTICIPATED BLU-RAY RELEASE IN THE GALAXY
\nIS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WORLDWIDE PRE-ORDER STARTING TODAY<\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2011) \u2013 The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever \u2013 the Star Wars\u2122 Saga \u2013 emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas\u2019 epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.<\/p>\n

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:<\/p>\n

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
\nStar Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
\nStar Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)<\/p>\n

STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.<\/p>\n

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US\/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US\/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.<\/p>\n

Flanked by a legion of his finest Imperial Stormtroopers, Darth Vader himself joined Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment President Mike Dunn at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to announce the release, vowing \u201cThe forces of the Empire will be at your disposal to assure the success of this endeavor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Star Wars Saga is the most anticipated Blu-ray collection since the launch of the high-def format,\u201d Dunn said. \u201cThe epic franchise pioneered sound and visual presentation in theaters and is perfectly suited to do it again in the home, with a viewing experience only possible with Blu-ray.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith all six episodes available for the first time in one collection, this is a great way for families and home audiences to experience the complete Saga from start to finish,\u201d said Doug Yates, Vice President of Marketing, Online, Distribution, Lucasfilm Ltd. \u201cAnd with the quality of high-definition, Blu-ray provides the most immersive home experience possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Star Wars franchise has been one of the most anticipated Blu-ray releases by Amazon\u2019s customers,\u201d said Bill Carr, Vice President of Music and Video at Amazon. \u201cWe think that Star Wars will be incredibly popular with our customers, and we expect pre-orders to be very strong.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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