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Star Wars: The Complete Saga coming to Blu-ray

By Patrick Luce Jan 6, 2011, 2:55 GMT

All six films from the Star Wars saga get the Blu-ray treatment in September.

All six Star Wars films are set to unite as one collection with the Blu-ray release of Star Wars: The Complete Saga in September.

All six films will be presented on Blu-ray utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation. The set will also feature three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features.

In a press release, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment President Mike Dunn stated: “The Star Wars Saga is the most anticipated Blu-ray collection since the launch of the high-def format. The epic franchise pioneered sound and visual presentation in theaters and is perfectly suited to do it again in the home, with a viewing experience only possible with Blu-ray.”

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has planned three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

Star Wars: The Complete Saga will be available on Blu-ray for a suggested retail price of $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets will be available for the suggested retail of $69.99 US/89.99 CAN.