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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Blu-ray 4K) (1999)
Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning.Director: George Lucas
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, co-editor/sound designer Ben Burtt, animation supervisor Rob Coleman, and visual effects supervisors Scott Squires, John Knoll and Dennis Muren
Audio Commentary by cast and crew from archival interviews
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back" featurette (1080p, 5:23)
"Discoveries from Inside: Models & Miniatures" featurette (1080p, 4:17)
"George Lucas on the Digital Revolution" featurette (1080p, 7:51)
Legacy Content:
- "The Beginning: Making Episode I" documentary (480i, 66:21)
- "The Podrace: Theatrical Edit" featurette (1080p, 12:28)
"Archive Fly-Through" featurette (HD, 3:40)
- Interviews (HD):
-- "Naboo Overview" featurette (4:52)
-- Liam Neeson Interview (2:21)
-- "Tatooine Overview" featurette (3:42)
-- Rick McCallum Interview: Podracers (1:04)
-- Rick McCallum Interview: Filming in Tunisia (2:32)
-- "Coruscant Overview" featurette (4:34)
-- "George Lucas on Preparing to Write Episode I – 1994" featurette (3:05)
- Deleted Scenes (SD):
-- Trash-Talking Droids (0:28)
-- The Waterfall Sequence (1:47)
-- Extended Podrace Wager (1:26)
-- Complete Podrace Grid Sequence (7:01)
-- Extended Podrace Lap Two (3:55)
-- Anakin’s Scuffle with Greedo (0:58)
-- Battle on the Boarding Ramp (0:20)
-- Bail Organa of Alderaan (0:20)
-- The Battle Is Over (0:21)
-- Anakin’s Return (0:18)
- The Collection (HD):
-- Jar Jar Maquette (4:19)
-- Trade Federation Battleship Concept Model (4:06)
-- Republic Cruiser Concept Model (2:51)
-- Queen Amidala Throne Room Costume (1:10)
-- Full Sized Battle Droid (2:45)
-- Naboo Starfighter Concept Model (3:23)
-- Sando Aqua Monster Maquette (3:05)
-- Darth Maul Costume (2:29)
-- Palpatine’s Shuttle Model (0:56)
-- Queen’s Royal Starship Concept Model (3:22)
-- Eopie with Anakin Maquette (2:43)
-- Watto Maquette (2:50)
-- Sebulba Maquette (3:38)
-- Dud Bolt Puppet (2:36)
-- Anakin’s Podracer “Tabletop” Model (3:16)
-- Sith Speeder Model (2:12)
-- Coruscant Air Taxi Model (0:52)
-- Queen Amidala Senate Costume (2:53)
-- Queen Amidala Pre-Senate Address Costume (2:47)
-- Senate Guard Costume (1:38)
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Subtitles:4K: English HoH, French (Canadian), Japanese, Spanish (Latin)
Blu-ray: English HoH, French (Canadian), and Spanish (Latin) -
Aspect Ratio:2.40:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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Soundtrack(s):4K:
English Dolby Atmos
Japanese Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
French (Canadian) Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Audio Descriptive Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Blu-ray:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French (Canadian) Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Audio Descriptive Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features HDR10.
Comes with a slipcase and a code for a digital copy.
The bonus disc includes optional Dutch, English HoH, French (Canadian), French (Parisian), German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish (Castilian), and Spanish (Latin) subtitles.
Also available in the "Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga" box set (exclusively at Best Buy) with "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones", "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith", "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope", "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back", "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi", "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens", "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi", and "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker" plus a letter from actor Mark Hamill. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, co-editor/sound designer Ben Burtt, animation supervisor Rob Coleman, and visual effects supervisors Scott Squires, John Knoll and Dennis Muren
Audio Commentary by cast and crew from archival interviews
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back" featurette (1080p, 5:23)
"Discoveries from Inside: Models & Miniatures" featurette (1080p, 4:17)
"George Lucas on the Digital Revolution" featurette (1080p, 7:51)
Legacy Content:
- "The Beginning: Making Episode I" documentary (480i, 66:21)
- "The Podrace: Theatrical Edit" featurette (1080p, 12:28)
"Archive Fly-Through" featurette (HD, 3:40)
- Interviews (HD):
-- "Naboo Overview" featurette (4:52)
-- Liam Neeson Interview (2:21)
-- "Tatooine Overview" featurette (3:42)
-- Rick McCallum Interview: Podracers (1:04)
-- Rick McCallum Interview: Filming in Tunisia (2:32)
-- "Coruscant Overview" featurette (4:34)
-- "George Lucas on Preparing to Write Episode I – 1994" featurette (3:05)
- Deleted Scenes (SD):
-- Trash-Talking Droids (0:28)
-- The Waterfall Sequence (1:47)
-- Extended Podrace Wager (1:26)
-- Complete Podrace Grid Sequence (7:01)
-- Extended Podrace Lap Two (3:55)
-- Anakin’s Scuffle with Greedo (0:58)
-- Battle on the Boarding Ramp (0:20)
-- Bail Organa of Alderaan (0:20)
-- The Battle Is Over (0:21)
-- Anakin’s Return (0:18)
- The Collection (HD):
-- Jar Jar Maquette (4:19)
-- Trade Federation Battleship Concept Model (4:06)
-- Republic Cruiser Concept Model (2:51)
-- Queen Amidala Throne Room Costume (1:10)
-- Full Sized Battle Droid (2:45)
-- Naboo Starfighter Concept Model (3:23)
-- Sando Aqua Monster Maquette (3:05)
-- Darth Maul Costume (2:29)
-- Palpatine’s Shuttle Model (0:56)
-- Queen’s Royal Starship Concept Model (3:22)
-- Eopie with Anakin Maquette (2:43)
-- Watto Maquette (2:50)
-- Sebulba Maquette (3:38)
-- Dud Bolt Puppet (2:36)
-- Anakin’s Podracer “Tabletop” Model (3:16)
-- Sith Speeder Model (2:12)
-- Coruscant Air Taxi Model (0:52)
-- Queen Amidala Senate Costume (2:53)
-- Queen Amidala Pre-Senate Address Costume (2:47)
-- Senate Guard Costume (1:38)
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Subtitles:4K: Danish, English HoH, Finnish, French (Parisian), German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish
Blu-ray: English HoH, German, Italian -
Aspect Ratio:2.40:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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Soundtrack(s):4K:
English Dolby Atmos
French (Parisian) Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
German Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Blu-ray:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
German Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Italian DTS 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features HDR10.
The bonus disc includes optional Dutch, English HoH, French (Canadian), French (Parisian), German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish (Castilian), and Spanish (Latin) subtitles.
Also available in the "Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga" box set with "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones", "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith", "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope", "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back", "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi", "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens", "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi", and "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker" plus a letter from actor Mark Hamill. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Only minor language differences.
The following versions of the movie are known:
- The original 1999 Theatrical version
- The 2001 DVD version
- The 2011 Blu-ray version
- The 2019 version (found on Disney+, 4K UltraHD, and the 2020 Blu-ray)
A comparison between the Theatrical and DVD versions is available on Movie Censorship.
Comparisons between the DVD and Blu-ray versions is available on Movie Censorship.
A comparison between the DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra releases can be found on https://thedigitalbits.com/item/star-wars-the-phantom-menace-uhd>The Digital Bits. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Collector's Edition America- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2019 Version (136:11).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2019 Version (136:11).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 01/04/20
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 06/08/20UPDATE LOG:
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02/04/20: Minor update.
04/11/20: Updated Capsaholic.
06/08/20: Added Germany.
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