As far as Star Wars history goes, 2017 is an important year. Not only is it the 40th anniversary of the release of Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977, but also the 20th anniversary of the release of the Special Editions. The original trilogy was rereleased for fans to behold on the big screen once again in 1997, but the Special Editions weren't the same films that aired two decades earlier. They featured some... tweaks.
If you ever find yourself longing to engage in a passionate debate with a Star Wars fan and are tired asking "Who shot first?" (and we should all be tired of that one), bring up the Special Editions. You'll likely begin an entertaining discussion about the alterations George Lucas made to his story set in a galaxy far, far away. The revisions range from minor dialogue adjustments to Hutt-sized additions. Which of the Special Edition changes work well and which are egregious? In honor of the 20th anniversary of the theatrical release of the Star Wars: A New Hope re-release on January 31, 1997, here's look at the best and worst:
In addition to celebrating the past, there's plenty of new Star Wars to look forward to in the future. We just found out Star Wars: Episode VIII is titled "The Last Jedi," while Woody Harrelson recently joined the cast of the upcoming Han Solo origin movie. Stay tuned to IGN for all things Star Wars.
Amy Ratcliffe is a writer for IGN. She likes Star Wars a little. You can follow her on on Twitter at @amy_geek.
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