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For fans of this saga, there’s no shortage of stuff to watch set in a galaxy far, far away. If one is looking for a handy dandy place to catch up on some of the under-seen corners of Star Wars, Disney+ is a prime locale. This streamer has seven especially juicy secret pieces of Star Wars media that, while obscure, reflect just how much can be housed under the Star Wars umbrella.
1) Extensive Behind-the-Scenes in the “Extras” Sections For Each Movie
Streaming has, alas, largely hampered the physical media market, a landscape where viewers could access so many cool behind-the-scenes extras. Having some of that material on Disney+ isn’t the same thing as having them on a DVD/Blu-Ray you specifically own. Still, it’s nifty that, unlike other streamers, Disney+ offers extra goodies like rare deleted A New Hope scenes for subscribers.
2) Alternate Versions of Familiar Stories
Another happy inclusion on Disney+’s Star Wars media is alternate versions of familiar movies. That includes a version of A New Hope in the Navajo language and (previously a home video exclusive) the “score only” version of The Last Jedi. The latter feature is an especially enticing creation since it allows one to appreciate the magnificent score John Williams created for The Last Jedi as well as director Rian Johnson’s prowess for visual storytelling.
3) Commentaries by JJ Abrams & Rian Johnson
Alas, not every Star Wars movie on Disney+ gets an audio commentary. At least, though, select Disney era Star Wars features received this treatment. If you’re keen, you can listen to J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson provide audio commentaries for The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, respectively, on the streamer. Johnson’s talk is especially illuminating given his long-standing passion for and experience with audio commentaries.
