STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI Gets Theatrical Re-Release To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI Gets Theatrical Re-Release To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

The final chapter in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi, is making its way back to the big screen later this month, just in time for its 40th anniversary. Check out a new poster...

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By MarkCassidy - Apr 10, 2023 07:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Via SFF Gazette

During this weekend's Star Wars Celebration in London, Lucasfilm announced that the final chapter in the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi, will be getting a theatrical re-release on April 28 to give fans a chance to experience the movie on the big screen again before its 40th anniversary arrives on May 25.

Just as he did for The Empire Strikes Back in 2020, artist Matt Ferguson has debuted a new poster for Jedi featuring Luke Skywalker and arguably the most recognizable and iconic villain in modern cinema, Darth Vader.

Return of the Jedi is generally seen as the low point of the trilogy, but it certainly has its moments, with the entire Jabba's palace opening sequence and Luke's final confrontation with his father and the Emperor standing out as highlights of the entire saga.

The Ewoks remain just as divisive as ever, but a lot of fans seem to have gained a bit more of an apprection for the furry little blighters over the years.

Do you plan on revisiting Return of the Jedi on the big screen? Drop us a comment down below.

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stealthboy
stealthboy - 4/10/2023, 7:08 AM
Special edition version? No thanks.
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 4/10/2023, 7:21 AM
Take out the 90’s bullshit CG and you have a deal
GothamCityCop
GothamCityCop - 4/10/2023, 7:44 AM
@WhatIfRickJames - I've found some peace with the SEs, but I will be taking a toilet break when the performance of 'Lapti Nek' begins.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 4/10/2023, 8:07 AM
@Fogs - the 4K projects are really well done too. I don't think 4k80 is put yet though
bl0odwerk
bl0odwerk - 4/10/2023, 8:29 AM
@WhatIfRickJames - I got a copy of the Despecialized Edition on bluray last year, and it's awesome. First time I've watched those movies in years.
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 4/10/2023, 8:48 AM
@Fogs - I have!
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 4/10/2023, 8:56 AM
@bl0odwerk - I had COVID last year and watched the trilogy via SFFGazette, err... sorry... Disney+ while I was quarantine and hated the CG. I'd love to see it Despecialized on a big screen though. OR update the CG to today's standards and get rid of the Sy Snootles sequence.
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 4/10/2023, 8:58 AM
@GothamCityCop - I'd like to take a bathroom break ON the Lapti Nek performance
stealthboy
stealthboy - 4/10/2023, 8:58 AM
@Dredd97 - I only watch the 4K projects. 4K83 is great. And correct, just betas and partial releases so far for 4K80 but it's coming along!
The1st
The1st - 4/10/2023, 1:56 PM
@WhatIfRickJames -
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 4/10/2023, 7:43 AM
Luke ignoring his father's new identity and bringing him back to his original identity is incredibly transphobic, the "modern audience" won't like this at all !
Boycee
Boycee - 4/13/2023, 7:21 PM
@OrgasmicPotatoe - Cringey triggered dork
campblood
campblood - 4/10/2023, 8:19 AM
Ok how about a theatrical cut of the origin trilogy on bluray already
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 8:25 AM
“ Return of the Jedi is generally seen as the low point of the trilogy, but it certainly has its moments, with the entire Jabba's palace opening sequence and Luke's final confrontation with his father and the Emperor standing out as highlights of the entire saga.

The Ewoks remain just as divisive as ever, but a lot of fans seem to have gained a bit more of an apprection for the furry little blighters over the years.”

That’s all opinion and shouldn’t be in a “news” article.

However there is a way to say some of this as news.

- Return of the Jedi has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of the original trilogy (83 critics vs 93 and 94 for A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back) but it is still popular with the fans at 94% which is only slightly below A New Hope (96) and Empire (97).

But eliminate the line about the Ewoks since there is no way to report that as news with citing a poll or report that verifies that comment.


Again, nothing personal and I always tag Nate when I recommend changes
@natebest
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/10/2023, 8:53 AM
@TyrantBossMedia - *sigh*... do you seriously not have anything better to do on Easter Monday? Okay, I don't usually respond to your nonsense, but what the heck. These aren't opinions, they are observations based on the fan consensus, and are perfectly acceptable for news reports - you'll even find them in the trades. If I'd said, "I think ROTJ is a pile of crap," that would be an opinion. Savvy? Good lad - you are very sweet for trying to give me little tips, and I really appreciate it.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 9:23 AM
@MarkCassidy - Just because other writers inject their opinions in “the trades” that doesn’t make it any more correct.

I gave you sound and constructive feedback even citing a better way to restructure that paragraph and said that it’s nothing personal…yet you still seem to be taking it personally.

As for Easter Monday, here in the United States we don’t get that off as a holiday. So this is any other day for me.

And you don’t have to reply to me. That’s quite fine. You’re not going to hurt my feelings.
I don’t post the corrections for a reply. I post them to give advice on how to make the site and articles better.

Have a nice day.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/10/2023, 9:33 AM
@TyrantBossMedia - look mate, I was born at night, but I wasn't born last night. You're not fooling anyone.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/10/2023, 9:39 AM
@MarkCassidy - as for your feedback, it's not needed. I've been doing this for over 15 years and have a degree in journalism, among other things. I've explained the difference between opinion and observation as best I can, but if you're still not getting it, I'm sure someone has written up an essay or two about why the latter is perfectly acceptable in news reports.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 11:27 AM
@MarkCassidy - Okay, If I’m not footling anyone then please tell me what I am doing besides identifying opinions in articles?
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 11:28 AM
@MarkCassidy - I too have a degree in journalism and there is a clear difference between News an opinion.

You take any criticism very personally.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/10/2023, 11:34 AM
@TyrantBossMedia - you're trolling...that's what trolls do. You're making a nuisance of yourself because, well, maybe you have nothing better to do with your time. I don't know. But I do know that this pretense of "trying to make the news better" is just an excuse to cause trouble and drama. I'm actually angry at myself for even responding, so I'm just gonna do what every other writer and most of our readers have already done and hit the block button. Slan Leat.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 11:40 AM
@TyrantBossMedia - Why are these contributors so sensitive about being corrected? Both have now blocked me. I’m not going to lose sleep over it but they just have to stop posting opinion as “news”.
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 4/10/2023, 1:56 PM
@MarkCassidy - Josh injected opinions, not observations, in the article.
The1st
The1st - 4/10/2023, 4:20 PM
@TyrantBossMedia - It has become very much a circle jerk forum of sorts, but I have never cared either way.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 4:28 PM
@GeneralZod - Is he still bent out of shape over this?
bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/10/2023, 8:26 AM
Somehow I missed the Empire 40th anniversary during covid, I would have gone for sure. I'm worried this is the special edition version lol oof
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/10/2023, 1:19 PM
@bobevanz - Sadly the special edition is the only version that is allowed to be shown.

Fortunately I bought the Laserdiscs over a decade ago and recently converted them over to digital so I can watch the uncut original versions of all three movies.
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/10/2023, 8:26 AM
Lucas may be genius but he’s also fool for not releasing original version get cgi crap extra scenes out of it some are gods but others are bad
bl0odwerk
bl0odwerk - 4/10/2023, 8:29 AM
It'll still be the Special Edition. I'll stay home and watch the Despecialized Edition.
KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 4/10/2023, 9:20 AM
Ah yes, when the mighty empire was defeated by teddy bears
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