Project 4k77

The hunt for the print was the first hurdle. Original theatrical prints of Star Wars are incredibly rare. Most were destroyed by the studio after their theatrical runs, recycled for their silver content, or worn down to unwatchable condition through repeated projection.

The success of Episode IV spurred the creation of the rest of the trilogy. project 4k77

One of the most controversial aspects of is the debate over "grain." Official studio releases often use aggressive Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to remove film grain, making the image look smooth. However, grain is the film. The hunt for the print was the first hurdle