In the mid-nineties, most of the original negatives were taken apart and rebuilt, with new effects and additions made. All of the new shots were rendered in 2K and filmed out to build the new negative all of the modern versions are built on.
Official List of Changes from 1997
Release formats:
- 35mm film
- VHS (full screen & widescreen)
- Laserdisc
- Video CD (Singapore/Malaysia)
Star Wars Visual Comparisons 