Q: Why hasn't Lucasfilm released Star Wars for the Betamax? What's the hold up? Surely it can't be that difficult! This is very unfair to fans! I don't mean to get all heavy, but this is totally uncool.

Answered by: Brad Bender, Head of Fan Relations.

A: We understand the desire to watch Star Wars in the comfort of your own home on the best home video format available. However, George Lucas is very busy now, overseeing the production of The Empire Strikes Back. Lucasfilm will release Star Wars on Beta when we have the time to devote to it. We have something special planned for its release. As Obi-Wan said to Luke, "Be patient." Until then, keep on truckin'!

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