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| Star Wars reaches London, December 1977 |
Forty years ago, the world-conquering release of Star Wars continued with its arrival in London. Episode Nothing considers that milestone in the Star Wars story.
A blog about Star Wars (Episode IV A New Hope) the first time around in the 1970s. Including production, first release, reviews, merchandising, the novelization, Super 8 movies, Marvel comics and more.
Friday 29 December 2017
Friday 22 December 2017
Will the original, unaltered 1977 Star Wars ever be released on Blu-ray?
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| The approach to Yavin, as seen in the 1977 cut of Star Wars |
With Christmas upon us, there is one gift that legions of first generation fans want but seem destined never to get. The original, unaltered, 1977 cut of Star Wars on Blu-ray or DVD.
Today, we consider whether we'll ever see Star Wars the way first generation fans remember it – and what form the ideal Blu-ray would take.
Friday 15 December 2017
As Dave Prowse retires: a tribute to the original Darth Vader
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| Dave Prowse as Darth Vader |
As Dave Prowse, makes his final public appearance this weekend, Episode Nothing considers the legacy of the original Darth Vader.
Friday 8 December 2017
Episode Nothing: the blog about Star Wars in the 1970s is back
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| Star Wars the first time around, in 1977 |
It's been a while, but we're back.
Episode Nothing, the site about the original, unaltered, 1977 Star Wars, and its first release, has returned, with plenty to say about the movie 40 years on.
If you've been here before, welcome back, and please read on for some details of what's coming up. If you're new, here's what it's all about.