On September 12, 2006, Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment will release the original Star Wars Trilogy on DVD for the very first time. These editions, which will be packaged with the Special Edition versions released in 2004, will be restored to their original incarnations, and feature Dolby 2.0 Surround Sound. Each of the three films will be available individually for the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $29.98.

Star Wars Secrets: an ongoing compilation of various details about the franchise that you may not have heard



an ongoing compilation of various details about the franchise that you may not have heard Star Wars Speeches: a listing of the best and most memorable quotes from each of your favorite characters in the Star Wars galaxy



a listing of the best and most memorable quotes from each of your favorite characters in the Star Wars galaxy Star Wars Stuff: ruminations on the universe of Star Wars merchandising and media available over the past three decades



ruminations on the universe of Star Wars merchandising and media available over the past three decades Star Wars Soliloquies: memories and recollections of cast and crew members' favorite Star Wars moments



memories and recollections of cast and crew members' favorite Star Wars moments Star Wars Substitutions: a detailed list of various changes, revisions and updates to the Star Wars films that will be restored on the forthcoming DVDs

In anticipation of the forthcoming release of these DVDs, IGN is offering a nonstop barrage of Star Wars coverage, which will appear over the next 13 weeks in five different categories:

Today'sexamines the sounds of Star Wars - including the various technical accoutrements employed to create iconic noises; the development and design of languages for different races; and finally, the creation and casting of some of the films' most famous voices.The lightsaber sound effect is a combination of the hum of an idling 35mm movie projector and the feedback generated by passing a stripped microphone cable by a television.The sounds of the lasers were made by striking one of the suspension wires of the original Severn Bridge. The longer ones were used for the ships while the shorter ones were used for the hand guns.When the blasters are cocked they have a clicking/clunking sound. This is a recording of a parking meter handle being turned.Portions of the sound effects for the Millennium Falcon's engines were recorded at an air show at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual convention in Oshkosh, WI. In a gesture of thanks, Lucasfilm donated a model of the Falcon to the EAA Air Museum.Chewbacca's "voice" is a combination of several animals including bears, badgers, walrus and camels.The language spoken by the Jawas was created by recording speakers of the African Zulu language and electronically speeding it up. Greedo's language is the Peruvian Indian language Quechua, played backwards. (George Lucas would later feature Peruvian Indians again in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)).George Lucas had not originally intended to use Anthony Daniels' voice for the voice of C-3PO. He only changed his mind after a suggestion by Stan Freberg, one of the actors considered for Anthony Daniels' replacement. Anthony Daniels' voice was altered in post-production. Mel Blanc also auditioned for the voice of C-3PO.Ben Burtt created the sound of Darth Vader's breathing by placing a small microphone in the second stage (mouthpiece) of a scuba regulator, and then recording the sound made by his breathing through the regulator.George Lucas originally wanted Orson Welles to do Darth Vader's voice, but decided against it, feeling that Welles' voice would be too recognizable. Ultimately, the original teaser trailer was narrated by Welles.James Earl Jones supplied the voice of Darth Vader, but specifically requested that he not be credited. At the time, the reason he cited was that he felt he had not done enough work to get the billing, but he later admitted that he didn't want his name associated with the film because he was still an up-and-coming actor, and didn't want to be typecast. Jones does receive billing in the 1997 "Special Edition". David Prowse was reportedly very annoyed at not being told that his voice would be dubbed.Stay tuned to IGN DVD for the next installment of, and check back on IGN.com regularly for news, interviews, and reviews of this and other exciting new releases!