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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Adventure Continues...Director: Irvin Kershner
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Film (2004 Special Edition)
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink: Starwars.com
DISC TWO: The Film (1980 Theatrical Version)
Promo trailer: "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" game
DVD-ROM
- "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" XBox game demo -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):2004 Special Edition:
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
1980 Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc One presents the special edition of the film in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen, while disc two presents the theatrical version of the film in non-anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
“Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy” documentary (151 mins)
”The Characters of Star Wars” featurette (19 mins)
”The Birth of the Lightsaber” featurette (16 mins)
“The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars” featurette (13 mins)
“The Return of Darth Vader” (Episode III preview) featurette (9 mins)
“Episode III: Making the Game” featurette (6 mins)
10 Theatrical Trailers
11 TV Spots
Production photo gallery
Poster art gallery
Videogame trailer
Playable Star Wars Battlefront Xbox game demo
DVD-ROM weblink -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-disc box set (Silver and Black) with each disc having it's own amaray (keep) case packaged in a box with it's own slipcase.
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Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
“Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy” documentary (151 mins)
”The Characters of Star Wars” featurette (19 mins)
”The Birth of the Lightsaber” featurette (16 mins)
“The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars” featurette (13 mins)
“The Return of Darth Vader” (Episode III preview) featurette (9 mins)
“Episode III: Making the Game” featurette (6 mins)
10 Theatrical Trailers
11 TV Spots
Production photo gallery
Poster art gallery
Videogame trailer
Playable Star Wars Battlefront Xbox game demo
DVD-ROM weblink -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-disc box set (Gold and Black) with each disc having it's own amaray (keep) case packaged in a box with it's own slipcase.
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Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Film (2004 Special Edition)
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink: Starwars.com
DISC TWO: The Film (1980 Theatrical Version)
Promo trailer: "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" game (2:01)
DVD-ROM
- "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" PC game demo -
Subtitles:2004 Special Edition: English, German, German HoH, Turkish
1980 Theatrical Version: English, German, German HoH, Spanish -
Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):2004 Special Edition:
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
German Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
1980 Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc One presents the special edition of the film in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen, while disc two presents the theatrical version of the film in non-anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
"Documentary and Video Documents":
- "Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy" documentary (150:44)
- "The Characters of Star Wars" featurette (18:57)
- "The Birth of the Lightsaber" featurette (15:34)
- "The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" featurette (13:24)
"Trailers and TV Spots":
- "A New Hope" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:58)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:06)
-- Re-release trailer (0:32)
-- 1997 re-release trailer (2:03)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:25)
-- Theatrical trailer (2:03)
-- Re-release trailer (1:44)
- "Return of the Jedi" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:23)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:29)
-- Re-release trailer (1:22)
- TV spots (with 'Play all' option - 5:09):
- "A New Hope":
-- "Farm Boy" (0:31)
-- "What if..." (0:31)
-- "Adventure" (0:31)
-- "Forbidden Love" (0:31)
- "The Empire Strikes Back":
-- "New Chapter (0:31)
-- "Battle" (0:31)
-- "Old and New" (0:31)
- "Return of the Jedi":
-- "It began" (0:16)
-- "Decisive chapter" (0:31)
-- "Return" (0:17)
"The Return of Darth Vader - Episode III preview" featurette (9:09)
"Videogames and Still Galleries":
- "Production" photo gallery
- Poster gallery
- "Episode III: Making the Game" featurette (6:10)
- XBox content: "Star Wars Battlefront" game demo
- Bonus trailer for "Star Wars Battlefront" promo (1:18)
DVD-ROM content: Weblink -
Subtitles:English, German, German HoH, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
German Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4 disc box set.
Packaged in 4 Amaray (Keep) Cases inside a cardboard case. -
Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink -
Subtitles:English, German, German HoH, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
German Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi -
Subtitles:English, German, Italian
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
German Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
"Documentary and Video Documents":
- "Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy" documentary (150:44)
- "The Characters of Star Wars" featurette (18:57)
- "The Birth of the Lightsaber" featurette (15:34)
- "The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" featurette (13:24)
"Trailers and TV Spots":
- "A New Hope" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:58)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:06)
-- Re-release trailer (0:32)
-- 1997 re-release trailer (2:03)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:25)
-- Theatrical trailer (2:03)
-- Re-release trailer (1:44)
- "Return of the Jedi" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:23)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:29)
-- Re-release trailer (1:22)
- TV spots (with 'Play all' option - 5:09):
- "A New Hope":
-- "Farm Boy" (0:31)
-- "What if..." (0:31)
-- "Adventure" (0:31)
-- "Forbidden Love" (0:31)
- "The Empire Strikes Back":
-- "New Chapter (0:31)
-- "Battle" (0:31)
-- "Old and New" (0:31)
- "Return of the Jedi":
-- "It began" (0:16)
-- "Decisive chapter" (0:31)
-- "Return" (0:17)
"The Return of Darth Vader - Episode III preview" featurette (9:09)
"Videogames and Still Galleries":
- "Production" photo gallery
- Poster gallery
- "Episode III: Making the Game" featurette (6:10)
- XBox content: "Star Wars Battlefront" game demo
- Bonus trailer for "Star Wars Battlefront" promo (1:18)
DVD-ROM content: Weblink -
Subtitles:Arabic, Dutch, English, and French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
French Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in four Keep Cases housed in a cardboard case, and with a 6-page booklet containing notes in Dutch and French, and three 2-page leaflets containing the chapters list.
The audio commentaries are in English with optional Dutch and French subtitles, while all disc four extras are in English with optional Dutch, English and French subtitles. -
Easter eggs:On disc four, in the "Videogames and Still Galleries" menu, press "10+" and "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track), then press "3" and wait for the pause and finally, press "8" to access a gag reel.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
"Documentary and Video Documents":
- "Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy" documentary (150:44)
- "The Characters of Star Wars" featurette (18:57)
- "The Birth of the Lightsaber" featurette (15:34)
- "The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" featurette (13:24)
"Trailers and TV Spots":
- "A New Hope" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:58)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:06)
-- Re-release trailer (0:32)
-- 1997 re-release trailer (2:03)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:25)
-- Theatrical trailer (2:03)
-- Re-release trailer (1:44)
- "Return of the Jedi" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:23)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:29)
-- Re-release trailer (1:22)
- TV spots (with 'Play all' option - 5:09):
- "A New Hope":
-- "Farm Boy" (0:31)
-- "What if..." (0:31)
-- "Adventure" (0:31)
-- "Forbidden Love" (0:31)
- "The Empire Strikes Back":
-- "New Chapter (0:31)
-- "Battle" (0:31)
-- "Old and New" (0:31)
- "Return of the Jedi":
-- "It began" (0:16)
-- "Decisive chapter" (0:31)
-- "Return" (0:17)
"The Return of Darth Vader - Episode III preview" featurette (9:09)
"Videogames and Still Galleries":
- "Production" photo gallery
- Poster gallery
- "Episode III: Making the Game" featurette (6:10)
- XBox content: "Star Wars Battlefront" game demo
- Bonus trailer for "Star Wars Battlefront" promo (1:18)
DVD-ROM content: Weblink -
Subtitles:Danish, English HoH, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in 4 Amaray (Keep) Cases inside a cardboard case.
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Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Film (2004 Special Edition)
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink: Starwars.com
DISC TWO: The Film (1980 Theatrical Version)
Promo trailer: "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" game (2:01)
DVD-ROM
- "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" PC game demo -
Subtitles:2004 Special Edition: English, Spanish
1980 Theatrical Version: English, German, German HoH, Spanish -
Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):2004 Special Edition:
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
1980 Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc One presents the special edition of the film in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen, while disc two presents the theatrical version of the film in non-anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen.
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Special thanks to Rewind user Matthew B Harrah for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
"Documentary and Video Documents":
- "Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy" documentary (150:44)
- "The Characters of Star Wars" featurette (18:57)
- "The Birth of the Lightsaber" featurette (15:34)
- "The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" featurette (13:24)
"Trailers and TV Spots":
- "A New Hope" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:58)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:06)
-- Re-release trailer (0:32)
-- 1997 re-release trailer (2:03)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:25)
-- Theatrical trailer (2:03)
-- Re-release trailer (1:44)
- "Return of the Jedi" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:23)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:29)
-- Re-release trailer (1:22)
- TV spots (with 'Play all' option - 5:09):
- "A New Hope":
-- "Farm Boy" (0:31)
-- "What if..." (0:31)
-- "Adventure" (0:31)
-- "Forbidden Love" (0:31)
- "The Empire Strikes Back":
-- "New Chapter (0:31)
-- "Battle" (0:31)
-- "Old and New" (0:31)
- "Return of the Jedi":
-- "It began" (0:16)
-- "Decisive chapter" (0:31)
-- "Return" (0:17)
"The Return of Darth Vader - Episode III preview" featurette (9:09)
"Videogames and Still Galleries":
- "Production" photo gallery
- Poster gallery
- "Episode III: Making the Game" featurette (6:10)
- XBox content: "Star Wars Battlefront" game demo
- Bonus trailer for "Star Wars Battlefront" promo (1:18)
DVD-ROM content: Weblink -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4 disc box set.
Packaged in 4 Amaray (Keep) Cases inside a cardboard case. -
Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Film (2004 Special Edition)
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink: Starwars.com
DISC TWO: The Film (1980 Theatrical Version)
Promo trailer: "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" game (2:01)
DVD-ROM
- "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" PC game demo -
Subtitles:English HoH, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):2004 Special Edition:
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
1980 Theatrical Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc One presents the special edition of the film in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen, while disc two presents the theatrical version of the film in non-anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
"Documentary and Video Documents":
- "Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy" documentary (150:44)
- "The Characters of Star Wars" featurette (18:57)
- "The Birth of the Lightsaber" featurette (15:34)
- "The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" featurette (13:24)
"Trailers and TV Spots":
- "A New Hope" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:58)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:06)
-- Re-release trailer (0:32)
-- 1997 re-release trailer (2:03)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:25)
-- Theatrical trailer (2:03)
-- Re-release trailer (1:44)
- "Return of the Jedi" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:23)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:29)
-- Re-release trailer (1:22)
- TV spots (with 'Play all' option - 5:09):
- "A New Hope":
-- "Farm Boy" (0:31)
-- "What if..." (0:31)
-- "Adventure" (0:31)
-- "Forbidden Love" (0:31)
- "The Empire Strikes Back":
-- "New Chapter (0:31)
-- "Battle" (0:31)
-- "Old and New" (0:31)
- "Return of the Jedi":
-- "It began" (0:16)
-- "Decisive chapter" (0:31)
-- "Return" (0:17)
"The Return of Darth Vader - Episode III preview" featurette (9:09)
"Videogames and Still Galleries":
- "Production" photo gallery
- Poster gallery
- "Episode III: Making the Game" featurette (6:10)
- XBox content: "Star Wars Battlefront" game demo
- Bonus trailer for "Star Wars Battlefront" promo (1:18)
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Subtitles:Danish, English HoH, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4 disc box set. Region 2/4 encoded.
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Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Film (2004 Special Edition)
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
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DVD-ROM weblink: Starwars.com
DISC TWO: The Film (1980 Theatrical Version)
Promo trailer: "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" game (2:01)
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Subtitles:English HoH, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):2004 Special Edition:
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region 2/4 encoded.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
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DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt, and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX optimizer
DVD-ROM content: Weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
"Documentary and Video Documents":
- "Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy" documentary (150:44)
- "The Characters of Star Wars" featurette (18:57)
- "The Birth of the Lightsaber" featurette (15:34)
- "The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" featurette (13:24)
"Trailers and TV Spots":
- "A New Hope" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:58)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:06)
-- Re-release trailer (0:32)
-- 1997 re-release trailer (2:03)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:25)
-- Theatrical trailer (2:03)
-- Re-release trailer (1:44)
- "Return of the Jedi" trailers:
-- Pre-trailer (1:23)
-- Theatrical trailer (1:29)
-- Re-release trailer (1:22)
- TV spots (with 'Play all' option - 5:09):
- "A New Hope":
-- "Farm Boy" (0:31)
-- "What if..." (0:31)
-- "Adventure" (0:31)
-- "Forbidden Love" (0:31)
- "The Empire Strikes Back":
-- "New Chapter (0:31)
-- "Battle" (0:31)
-- "Old and New" (0:31)
- "Return of the Jedi":
-- "It began" (0:16)
-- "Decisive chapter" (0:31)
-- "Return" (0:17)
"The Return of Darth Vader - Episode III preview" featurette (9:09)
"Videogames and Still Galleries":
- "Production" photo gallery
- Poster gallery
- "Episode III: Making the Game" featurette (6:10)
- XBox content: "Star Wars Battlefront" game demo
- Bonus trailer for "Star Wars Battlefront" promo (1:18)
DVD-ROM content: Weblink -
Subtitles:Danish, English HoH, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-disc box set. Region 2/4 encoded.
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Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8". Thanks to JaLe for the easter egg information.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Audio Commentary with writer/director George Lucas, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC TWO: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, director Irvin Kershner, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC THREE: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Audio Commentary with writer/producer George Lucas, star Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and special effects supervisor Dennis Muren
THX Optimizer
DVD-ROM weblink
DISC FOUR: Bonus Material
“Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy” documentary (151 mins)
”The Characters of Star Wars” featurette (19 mins)
”The Birth of the Lightsaber” featurette (16 mins)
“The Force is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars” featurette (13 mins)
“The Return of Darth Vader” (Episode III preview) featurette (9 mins)
“Episode III: Making the Game” featurette (6 mins)
10 Theatrical Trailers
11 TV Spots
Production photo gallery
Poster art gallery
Videogame trailer
Playable Star Wars Battlefront Xbox game demo
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Subtitles:English, Portuguese, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-disc box set.
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Easter eggs:To access a Star Wars Trilogy gag reel, go to the Video Game & Still Galleries menu page on Disc 4. Using your remote, press "10+", "1" (or "11" depending on your player) and wait for the pause as the player accepts the input (note that a small box next to R2-D2 will illuminate if you're on the right track). Then press "3" and wait for the pause. Finally, press "8".
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OVERALL: Draw
The 4-disc trilogy releases have the most extras. Only minor language differences. Avoid the US Fullscreen box as it has cropped transfers of all three films.
The "Limited Edition" releases have the original theatrical release version as a bonus, though the transfer is non-anamorphic.
General note:
A few audio/mixing errors on the DVD (Special Edition) version of A New Hope have been detected. These are as follows:
1) The familiar Force theme trumpet fanfare that used to play right after Red Leader says: "This is it!" and just as the X-wings start diving towards the Death Star's surface has been dialed back in volume so that it's almost inaudible - it's almost completely buried in the surround mix.
2) The audio quality varies wildly as Tarkin says the line: "You would prefer another target, a military target? Then name the system." - almost as if the master sound element was damaged.
3) Also, John Williams' score for the film seems to have been flipped in the rear channels, so that what should be the left rear channel seems to be playing from the right rear channel (and vise versa). What this means is that the rear channels don't match the front channels - instruments heard from the front right channel come from the left rear instead of the right rear. It's hard to notice, but we're getting a number of reports from people hearing this.
This applies to the English soundtrack on all regions ("Limited Edition"-releases also). At this point, the official word from Lucasfilm is that "..any changes that you hear on the all-new Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX tracks on the Star Wars Trilogy DVD set are deliberate creative decisions. We can confirm that there are no technical glitches as reported."
The following versions of the movie are known:
- The original Theatrical version
- The VHS versions
- The 1997 Special Edition version
- The 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 Special Edtion versions is available on Movie Censorship.
A comparison between the Special Edition and DVD versions is available on Movie Censorship.
Comparisons between the DVD and Blu-ray versions is available on Movie Censorship.
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CUTS:
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R1 Limited Edition America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. Includes:
-2004 Special Edition, with digital enhancements.
-The original 1980 Theatrical Version. - R1 The Star Wars Trilogy America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (127:14 NTSC).
- R1 The Star Wars Trilogy America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (127:14 NTSC).
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R2 Limited Edition Germany- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. Includes:
-2004 Special Edition, with digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
-The original 1980 Theatrical Version (119:45 PAL). - R2 The Star Wars Trilogy Germany- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
- R2 The Star Wars Trilogy - 3 Disc Edition Germany- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
- R2 The Star Wars Trilogy - 3 Disc Reissue Germany- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2011 Blu-ray Version (122:09 PAL).
- R2 The Star Wars Trilogy Holland- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
- R2 The Star Wars Trilogy Scandinavia- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
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R2 Limited Edition Spain- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. Includes:
-2004 Special Edition, with digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
-The original 1980 Theatrical Version (119:45 PAL). - R2 The Star Wars Trilogy Spain- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
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R2 Limited Edition United Kingdom- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. Includes:
-2004 Special Edition, with digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
-The original 1980 Theatrical Version (119:45 PAL). - R2 The Star Wars Trilogy United Kingdom- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
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R4 Limited Edition Australia- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. Includes:
-2004 Special Edition, with digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
-The original 1980 Theatrical Version (119:45 PAL). - R4 The Star Wars Trilogy Australia- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movies which has had digital enhancements (122:15 PAL).
- R4 The Star Wars Trilogy Brazil- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. 2004 Special Editions of the movie which have digital enhancements.
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R1 Limited Edition America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts. Includes:
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 26/09/06
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 17/04/20UPDATE LOG:
06 Feb 2011: Fixes to the LE releases.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
06 Feb 2011: Mergement of the Original Trilogy Box Sets.
14 Apr 2016: Addition of ASIN and Caps-A-Holic links and additional titles and clean up.
04/04/20: Added US full, Germany x4, Spain x2.
17/04/20: Updated capsaholic.
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