Project 4k77 | Internet Archive

Moreover, the project has inspired similar restorations for other altered films, including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (walkie-talkies replaced with guns) and the original Star Trek: The Motion Picture .

While the world enjoys high-definition streaming and 4K Blu-rays, a specific group of fans argues that the definitive version of Star Wars —the one that captivated audiences in 1977—has been essentially erased from history by its own creator, George Lucas. Enter , a fan restoration effort that stands as one of the most impressive feats of digital archaeology in cinema history, and a crown jewel of the Internet Archive’s "fan preservation" section. project 4k77 internet archive