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OldNavy1988 said:
Return of the Jedi
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Released on May 25, 1983.

Production Companies
20th Century-Fox
Lucasfilm, Ltd.

Distributor
Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.

Directed by
Steven Spielberg [3]

Executive Producers
George Lucas
Howard Kazanjian

Screenplay by
Lawrence Kasdan
Leigh Brackett

Music
John Williams

Cast
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Kurt Russell as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
George Takei as Boba Fett
David Prowse as Darth Vader
Sigourney Weaver as Nellith [1]
Clive Revill as Emperor Constantine
Michael Gough as Sheev Palpatine
Erik Bauersfield as the voice of Admiral Ackbar
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Frank Oz performing Yoda
James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader
Paul Reubens as the voice of RX-24

The first act of Han being thawed from the Carbonite is a tad bit shorter to advance the plot more quickly.

The sarlacc pit scenes filmed near Yuma, Arizona are pretty much the same as OTL with a couple of exceptions. First, the Mandalorian bounty hunter Kylo Ren (Jeremy Bulloch), introduced in Empire, is NOT swallowed. In fact, Kylo lives to wiretap the Rebels' rendezvous and follow the strike team to Kashyyyk. Second, the sarlacc is roughly the same as was depicted in pre-1997 prints IOTL.

The "other" Yoda hinted at in Empire is NOT Leia, but instead Nellith. ITTL, the proposed reveal of Leia as Luke's sister was scrapped in Brackett's rewrite for fear of being "too convenient" and that it would make the kiss in Empire seem "incestuous."

After Yoda's death, we are introduced to Sheev [Michael Gough] a third Jedi exile.

Instead of Ewoks, we get to see the Wookiees and their homeworld of Kashyyyk, which serves as the setting for the main ground battle.

During that ground battle Han is killed off. "He's got no mama, no papa, no further responsibilities," Kasdan explained in an interview.

Closeups of the Wookiees are filmed from the waist up to make them appear taller than the actors and extras actually were.

Coruscant and the Imperial City are depicted using a combination of matte paintings and miniatures.

Instead of having a second Death Star, the major space battle takes place on the orbit of Coruscant with the Super Star Destroyer Executor being the main target. [2]

The major lightsaber battle between Luke and Vader takes place on Coruscant in the Emperor's palace with Constantine constantly trying to manipulate Luke towards the dark side.

During the fight, Vader makes his fatal mistake when he says to Luke "If you will not turn to the dark side, then perhaps she will..." That's where we start to really see Nellith use the Force on screen.

The music for the film's ending is closer to the Victory Celebration added to the Special Editions IOTL.

Acknowledgements
[1] Suggested by @TheFaultsofAlts
[2] Suggested by @Amadeus and @Analytical Engine
[3] Suggested by @Dr Dee​
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Great work! Glad you incorporated our suggestions!
 
Entertainment News for Late May 1983
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    • OldNavy1988

    Fox's Jedi opens as the #1 move in America over the Memorial Day Weekend.
    - Variety

    The film and television library of the now-defunct Filmways up for sale in bankruptcy court.
    - The Hollywood Reporter

    Fox confirms the first short of its Movietoon revival will be released in 1985.
    - The New York Times

    USFL telecasts on ABC and ESPN generate positive ratings.
    - TV Guide
     
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    • PNWKing

    PNWKing

    Banned
    WarGames? I assume that Michael J. Fox, Rob Lowe, Matthew Broderick, Charlie Sheen, and C. Thomas Howell are all in consideration to play the lead.
     
    PNWKing

    PNWKing

    Banned
    As for the first Bond with Pierce Brosnan, I think that it's obvious. Bond gets into conflict with a Soviet general trying to overthrow the Soviet premier. Bond then teams up with a CIA agent named Holly Masterson, who is the Bond Girl for this outing.
     

    Goldwind2

    Now that Tkyo Disney has been open Disney Hollywood Studios (It should be called fox sudios in this timeline) and Eruo Disney will be comming next. I would put euro disney in spain or somewhere in south France like NIce or Toulon.
     

    Goldwind2

    OldNavy1988 said:
    USFL telecasts on ABC and ESPN generate positive ratings.
    - TV Guide
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    I assume the new general genrals have a different owner then otl. Is it the Harry and Leona Helmsley. I think they are a good choice because they Donald trump place as the owner of mgm. I hope leona hemsly lawyer are unable to get a slap on the wrist in this time and that get life in prison instead
     
    PNWKing

    PNWKing

    Banned
    I'm wondering about Jay Ward Productions. Because I have a family friend who is a big fan of classic animation and she is introducing her son to all the non-Disney animation studios out there. I wonder if Jay Ward Productions will be sold, and if so to who. I mean Westinghouse, Metromedia, Viacom, Time, and Gulf & Western would be good choices.
     

    TheFaultsofAlts

    OldNavy1988 said:
    The film and television library of the now-defunct Filmways up for sale in bankruptcy court.
    - The Hollywood Reporter

    Fox confirms the first short of its Movietoon revival will be released in 1985.
    - The New York Times
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    Does this mean that shows like The Addams Family and Mister Ed are up for grabs? Because if so, I'd like to see Disney or Universal grab the library up.

    Did they also confirm who the star of that first short would be?
     
    PNWKing

    PNWKing

    Banned
    I think C. Thomas Howell should do the lead in WarGames. He was a star in various films, but could never get that lead role. He actually auditioned for Back to the Future, but didn't get that obviously. He ended up trying to find that big lead role in a movie called Soul Man, about a white guy who does blackface in order to take advantage of a college's affirmative action program. This movie was obviously a flop, and he has been relegated to Christian B-movies ever since.
     
    WarGames (1983 Film)
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    • OldNavy1988

    WarGames
    WarGames-19832.jpg

    Released on June 3, 1983.

    Production Companies
    United Artists
    Sherwood Productions

    Distributor
    Turner Pictures Worldwide

    Cast
    C. Thomas Howell as David Lightam
    Dabney Coleman as Dr. John McKittrick
    John Wood as Dr. Stephen Falken a.k.a. Robert Hume and the voice of Joshua/WOPR
    Ally Sheedy as Jennifer Mack
    Barry Corbin as General Jack Beringer
    Juanin Clay as Patricia Healy
    Dennis Lipscomb as Watson
    Joe Dorsey as Col. Joe Conley
    Michael Ensign as Beringer's assistant
    William Bogert as Mr. Lightman
    Susan Davis as Mrs. Lightman
    Irving Metzman as Richter
    John Spencer as Capt. Jerry Lawson
    Michael Madsen as Lt. Steve Phelps
    Alan Blumenfeld as Mr. Liggett
    Maury Chaykin as Jim Sting
    Eddie Deezen as Malvin
    Art LaFleur as Guard (Sgt. Ginzberg)
    Stack Pierce as Airman
    Stephen Lee as Sgt. Schneider
    Jesse Goins as Sergeant
    James Ackerman as Joshua Falken
    James Tolkan as FBI Agent George Wigan​
     
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    • eldandythedoubter

    OldNavy1988 said:
    WarGames
    WarGames-19832.jpg

    Released on June 3, 1983.

    Production Companies
    United Artists
    Sherwood Productions

    Distributor
    Turner Pictures Worldwide

    Cast
    C. Thomas Howell as David Lightam
    Dabney Coleman as Dr. John McKittrick
    John Wood as Dr. Stephen Falken a.k.a. Robert Hume and the voice of Joshua/WOPR
    Ally Sheedy as Jennifer Mack
    Barry Corbin as General Jack Beringer
    Juanin Clay as Patricia Healy
    Dennis Lipscomb as Watson
    Joe Dorsey as Col. Joe Conley
    Michael Ensign as Beringer's assistant
    William Bogert as Mr. Lightman
    Susan Davis as Mrs. Lightman
    Irving Metzman as Richter
    John Spencer as Capt. Jerry Lawson
    Michael Madsen as Lt. Steve Phelps
    Alan Blumenfeld as Mr. Liggett
    Maury Chaykin as Jim Sting
    Eddie Deezen as Malvin
    Art LaFleur as Guard (Sgt. Ginzberg)
    Stack Pierce as Airman
    Stephen Lee as Sgt. Schneider
    Jesse Goins as Sergeant
    James Ackerman as Joshua Falken
    James Tolkan as FBI Agent George Wigan​
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    I was just waiting for you to post this.
     
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