![Side-by-side comparison of a scene from Star Wars. Left image labeled "Blu-ray" shows Princess Leia in a white outfit with defined, slightly darker colors. Right image labeled "Restored From Original" depicts the same scene with softer, more natural tones. Stormtroopers are in the background.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/05/StarWars-300x157.jpg)
How ‘Stars Wars’ Fans are Saving the Original Movies by Hunting Down Film Reels
Fans of the original Star Wars movies are hunting down film reels that were never returned by theaters so they can restore the movies themselves without any of George Lucas' controversial alterations.