For the first time ever on digital, discover the true power of the dark side in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor's new apprentice, Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding.
Rated PG13 For sci-fi violence and some intense images.
For the first time ever on digital, discover the true power of the dark side in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor's new apprentice, Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding.
Rated PG13 For sci-fi violence and some intense images.
Jonathan Rinzler and Pablo Hildago, historians and writers for the Star Wars empire, reveal how iconic moments and stories from the Saga almost took very different paths - and discover original ideas behind classic characters and quotes.
J.W. Rinzler and Monica Chin-Perez enter the Archives to view original work prints for the 35mm hologram of Princess Leia, an early version of the Death Star explosion, a recently discovered blooper reel featuring actors’ flubs and more.
Producer Rick McCallum details the various teams of people and incredible effort involved in creating the epic lightsaber duel between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar.
From the final day of shooting to the international premiere of Episode III, the stars and the artists behind Star Wars comment on the conclusion of the saga.
In this reel of effects footage you'll see examples of character and vehicle animation, digital face and head replacement, matte paintings, match-moving and set extensions, miniature environments, and more.
In the script, Yoda makes contact with Qui-Gon Jinn from beyond the grave; Qui-Gon then teaches Yoda the secret of becoming one with the Force. This was cut early enough that Liam Neeson never recorded the dialogue, so only a temporary voiceover exists.
While trying to locate the kidnapped Palpatine, Obi-Wan and Anakin find that Shaak Ti has been captured by General Grievous. After Grievous assassinates Shaak Ti, Obi-Wan and Anakin are forced to flee.
Mon Mothma and Bail Organa discuss the formation of the Rebel Alliance. Padmé suggests that the Jedi be consulted in this matter, but the group decides to take action before involving the Jedi.
In the first cut of Episode III, Jedi Master Shaak Ti was killed by General Grievous aboard his flagship. In a later edit, Shaak Ti was to be killed by Anakin during the assault on the Jedi Temple. With her death scene cut twice, Shaak Ti was spared.
The space battle animatics initially featured a fleet of these cruisers, but this was pared down to a single ship of this type. Dimensions: 6.25" x 16.25" x 3" (15.9 x 41.3 x 7.6 cm)
For Episode III, one full-sized Jedi starfighter was constructed. It was modified and repainted to serve as five different ships — two each for Obi-Wan and Anakin, and one for Plo Koon.
Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures... these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, this documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work around the world.
Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.
This early version of the Utapau chase is much more elaborate and was created under the supervision of Steven Spielberg, who wanted to get some firsthand experience with the animatics process.
The planet's architecture was conceived by George Lucas to appear as if a very old culture had slowly built its living spaces ever upward over a long period of time.
Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll reveals the models and miniatures used to create Utapau, the setting for the duel between Obi-Wan and General Grievous.