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Title: Entire Star Wars series being re-released in theaters with 3-D. You going?
Post by: Stratos on October 02, 2010, 06:39:35 AM
All six episodes are going to be released in theaters in 3-D. Are you stoked? Frustrated? Not in the least bit interested?
I personally would like to go to opening night of all six just for the crazy environment and group experience. I also hope he tinkers a bit with the series again. I know some rumors of edits for previous post-prequel releases of the original trilogy talked of editing in extra stuff to better connect with the prequels and I would be down with seeing that happen for this version (things like an Anakin flashback to when Palpatine electrocuted Mace Windu during the final battle on the Death Star 2 in Return of the Jedi). Just so long as Han shoots first (and no new Jar Jar scenes) ;) .
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Post by: Shaymin on October 02, 2010, 09:17:33 AM
I'll go starting with Episode 3 because the Yoda/Palpatine in 3D is going to blow my gorram mind, and by that time they should have glasses-free 3D.
The first 2 can jump off a cliff, though. (Except for AotC's Mega Man 2 parody sequence.)
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Post by: TJ Spyke on October 02, 2010, 09:59:19 AM
Just so long as Han shoots first (and no new Jar Jar scenes) ;) .
Since I like the special editions, I don't share the same feeling some fans do. I think fans of the original versions shouldn't get their hope up, I think most likely Lucas will use the special editions of the movies.
My main problem with 3D movies are that they cost several dollars more. I probably won't see them for that reason (well, maybe Episode III). Kind of annoying that they will only release one per year. That means the last one won't come out until 2017.
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Post by: Stratos on October 02, 2010, 06:18:07 PM
Gotta space them out some. I can't afford to go see all of them in a more compressed time frame.
What was the release schedule for when the Special Editions first hit theaters?
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Post by: TJ Spyke on October 02, 2010, 06:28:07 PM
Yeah, but I was thinking maybe 2 a year. They are not likely to remain in theatres more than a month, maybe 2.
The Special Edition version of the movie (which was the second time it had been re-released in theatres, the first was in 1982) came out on January 31, 1997. Episode V was re-released on February 21, 1997. Episode VI was re-released on March 14, 1997.
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Post by: broodwars on October 02, 2010, 07:27:58 PM
All six episodes are going to be released in theaters in 3-D. Are you stoked? Frustrated? Not in the least bit interested?
Not the least bit interested. Not only do I not want to give any movie studio a single penny in support of gimmicky 3D films (especially even more gimmicky 3D like this where it's added on after the movies are already shot and edited), but I'm perfectly happy with enjoying the 6 Star Wars films in the comfort of my own home on Blu-Ray.
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Post by: Mop it up on October 02, 2010, 09:57:05 PM
I've seen only two of the movies (episode 1 and 2), so if anyone I know wants to see any of the original trilogy, I might go.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 02, 2010, 10:01:03 PM
Usually adding 3D later on doesn't work well, but despite all the crimes George Lucas has committed against dialogue, you can't deny that he does great things with special effects.
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Post by: Morari on October 02, 2010, 11:20:22 PM
3D films are a gimmick. This is just another excuse for Lucas to squeeze money out of an undeserved fanbase.
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Post by: nickmitch on October 03, 2010, 12:01:08 AM
I'm gonna take th wait and see approach. The pod race might be cool in 3D, but I need to know for a fact that the 3D won't be shoe horned in like Clash of the Titans, The Last Airbender and [insert another example you personally like]. Though, I think I can trust Lucas to do some good 3D. I think.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 03, 2010, 01:16:38 AM
I'll go see this, but only if they take out all the absolute garbage that they added to the original trilogy for the remastered special bullshit editions with all the CGI.
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Post by: broodwars on October 03, 2010, 02:13:29 AM
I'll go see this, but only if they take out all the absolute garbage that they added to the original trilogy for the remastered special bullshit editions with all the CGI.
Different strokes, different folks, but even though I grew up with the original versions I prefer the special editions. Yeah, there was stuff added to them that I don't care for (Greedo shooting first, the stupid musical number in Jabba's Palace, and some little additions here and there), but overall I found the positives to outweigh the negatives. Plus, in their defense the tweaks to the visuals and continual remastering of the film masters have helped the films age fairly well.
As for the addition of 3D, unless Lucas plans to practically recreate the original trilogy in 3D from the ground-up (and, granted, it's Lucas and I don't doubt that he would do it), I don't see how the addition of 3D could be anything more than a stupid gimmick...no better than the addition of 3D to Last Airbender, Alice in Wonderland, etc. The prequel trilogy would probably turn out a lot better because it was practically created entirely on computers anyway. I have no doubt that Lucas had all the sets, props, etc. scanned into or created in a computer database with most of the films done on Green Screens, so it would be relatively easy to disassemble and reassemble 3D movies that make better use of the format.
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Post by: Plugabugz on October 03, 2010, 06:52:12 AM
I have yet to be sold on 3D and still pick the 2D option whenever possible. Inception was filmed in 2D yet its the best possible use of three dimensions the hotel fight scene. More of that and i will be sold on it.
As for Star Wars? Pass.
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Post by: UncleBob on October 03, 2010, 10:35:46 AM
They should remake the Holiday Special in 3D.
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Post by: kraken613 on October 03, 2010, 02:38:31 PM
Episode III Yoda/Palpatine and Anakin/Obi-Wan fights will make that one worth it.
I can't see watching a movie made in the 70's in 3D being anything too impressive. I will just sit at home and watch them.
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Post by: Shaymin on October 03, 2010, 06:30:12 PM
The only thing that would make me watch that in 3D or 2D would be all of you together in a room so we can mock it together.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on October 03, 2010, 07:17:07 PM
Too bad Lucas is so embarrassed by it that he probably will never let it be seen again, even if it would be easy money. I would love to legally be able to watch it without having to pay high prices for a bootleg version (which are not good quality since recording technology wasn't that advanced in the 1970s).
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Post by: Stogi on October 04, 2010, 04:08:27 AM
This is such a cash grab.
**** George Lucas and **** Steven Spielberg.
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Post by: Stratos on October 04, 2010, 04:23:03 AM
Spielberg? Are we getting 3D editions of Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones too?
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Post by: Stogi on October 04, 2010, 04:39:35 AM
Spielberg probably convinced him.
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Post by: vudu on October 04, 2010, 01:13:14 PM
What order are they releasing the films--original trilogy first or second?
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Post by: TJ Spyke on October 04, 2010, 01:17:32 PM
They are starting with Episode I in 2012, then releasing one a year (so Episode II in 2013, Episode III in 2014, IV in 2015, V in 2016, VI in 2017). So they are going in timeline order.
What's interesting is that Lucasfilm will not be converting the films themselves, only supervising. It's also been confirmed that they will not be adding or changing any special effects. Also of note is that there was no mention of converting the Clone Wars movie into 3D.
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Post by: vudu on October 04, 2010, 01:22:16 PM
Interesting. I've seen numerous debates about whether a first-time viewer should watch the series in the order they were originally released or chronologically. I'm not sure if Lucas has ever stated his opinion before, but it seems like he subscribed to the chronological-order camp (which automatically gives credence to the order-of-release viewpoint). ;D
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Post by: Toruresu on October 04, 2010, 03:23:06 PM
I'll go and watch episodes I, II and III in 3D. IV, V and VI I'm not so sure.
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Post by: Halbred on October 04, 2010, 04:05:51 PM
Remember that Spielberg got George Lucas syndrome with ET: he added horrible CG scenes that were absolutely unnecessary, and digitally removed the guns from the federal agents' hands to make it more family friendly. Such absolute bullcrap.
I can't justify giving George Lucas any more money at this point. He will needlessly retcon the series yet again, and probably add a bunch of superfluous crap that we don't need. The only way he could justify doing this is by retconning Episodes 1 and 2 out of the continuity and making new movies. Better movies. That he's not involved with. And digitally removing Hayden Christensen from Episode 3.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on October 04, 2010, 04:09:50 PM
It's already been confirmed that all they will be doing is converting it to 3D, nothing will be changed or added.
I can understand the Episode II hate, but I like Episode I.
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Post by: Sundoulos on October 04, 2010, 04:10:21 PM
I love me some Star Wars, but I've seen them all way too many times to be excited about this. I think I'll have to pass.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 04, 2010, 07:14:14 PM
They are starting with Episode I in 2012, then releasing one a year (so Episode II in 2013, Episode III in 2014, IV in 2015, V in 2016, VI in 2017).
Wow, that seems like a long time. Why space them so far apart? They're already made, adding 3D can't take that long.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on October 04, 2010, 08:09:38 PM
I think that was just a conservative estimate, I recall them saying that they may speed it up if they can get them done quicker. I guess they are converting them one at a time.
insano, I am not sure about the BD versions of the movies. I don't think they are gonna make any change, but don't quote me on that.
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Post by: Adrock on October 04, 2010, 08:34:45 PM
I heard the reason the Blu-Ray release is taking so long is because George Lucas is cutting Alec Guinness from the old trilogy and redoing all of Obi-Wan Kenobi's scenes with new footage of Ewan McGregor as older Obi-Wan spliced in. Vader vs. Obi-Wan in A New Hope is going to be badass. I can't wait.
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Post by: vudu on October 04, 2010, 10:51:51 PM
I heard the reason the Blu-Ray release is taking so long is because George Lucas is cutting Alec Guinness from the old trilogy and redoing all of Obi-Wan Kenobi's scenes with new footage of Ewan McGregor as older Obi-Wan spliced in.
I honestly can't tell if this is a joke.
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Post by: Adrock on October 05, 2010, 12:23:09 AM
It's a joke. I was thinking of making it more unbelievable but I thought I'd see if I could fool anyone because it kind of sounds like something Lucas might actually do...
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Post by: King of Twitch on October 05, 2010, 01:46:48 AM
Should I feel bad for being interested in this? I loved seeing it in theaters in the 90s, but I'd hate to wait a year inbetween. The prequels can go hang themselves in the gas station bathroom.
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Post by: Ian Sane on October 05, 2010, 12:29:57 PM
I'm quite content living in my bubble with my DVD versions of the original cuts of the original trilogy where I pretend that nothing has happened to Star Wars since 1983. I wouldn't waste my money to see the prequels again and the special editions of the old films would just make me mad. Why go to the theatre to get mad? It's hard to think of a series that has gone more downhill than Star Wars. You wonder how the George Lucas of today is the same man who used to **** gold when I was a kid. It's like a pod person swap or something.
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Post by: Morari on October 05, 2010, 01:13:49 PM
You wonder how the George Lucas of today is the same man who used to **** gold when I was a kid. It's like a pod person swap or something.
I always think the same thing when I go between THX-1138 and Star Wars...
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 05, 2010, 05:10:40 PM
I've never seen a movie in 3D because it never appealed to me enough to do it (I don't see very many movies in theaters; at this point I seem to only do it once or twice a year), but I'll see these just for the chance to see Star Wars on the big screen again.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 24, 2010, 01:05:02 PM
Looks like a new trilogy is planned to debut after the last 3D update is aired in the theaters. http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10291:iesb-exclusive-the-line-starts-hereagain-new-star-wars-movies-planned&catid=41:news&Itemid=71 (http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10291:iesb-exclusive-the-line-starts-hereagain-new-star-wars-movies-planned&catid=41:news&Itemid=71)
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George Lucas is plotting to create new Star Wars movies at the ultra top-secret Skywalker Ranch.
This is déjà vu of the mid 90's when Uncle George starting tweaking the Holy Trilogy to gear up for the Special Editions. That was his first step in moving forward with the eventual prequel trilogy.
It's happening all over again, Lucasfilm is already hard at work converting the entire Star Wars saga into 3D which will be released starting with Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 2012. The word from our ultra top-secret Lucasfilm insider is that Lucas has gotten the itch and is already looking ahead into launching an entirely new trilogy in that galaxy far, far away.
What do we know? First of all, these new film will have nothing to do with the live action television series currently in development. That show already has over 50 scripts ready to go and plenty of pre-production time and money has been spent on artwork and storyboards. Once that show goes into production, Lucasfilm hopes to be able to produce at least 100 episodes since that is the threshold for syndication in the United States.
IESB has been told fans can expect the new trilogy after the entire saga is released in 3D which is expected to be complete around 2015 or 2016.
Uncle George's modus operandi has not changed, the plan is that he will self finance the new trilogy after he rakes in an expected $500 - $750 million dollars with the re-release of the entire Star Wars Saga in 3D and on Blu-Ray.
The ideal plan, according to our spy at Skywalker Ranch, is to be able to release a new Star Wars film within 24 months after the release of the last re-re-release (is that right?) of Return of the Jedi 3D.
Too early for story details but one thing that our source is certain about, they will not be prequels but instead sequels. It's not for certain if they will be the long awaited Episodes 7, 8 and 9 but could instead be Episodes 10, 11 and 12 or possibly even further out in the Star Wars timeline. And by giving space in the timeline, possibly even as far as 100 years or 1,000 years in the Star Wars universe future, Lucas avoids having to make these stories "fit in" with what the previous stories have told.
According to our sources, the most likely scenario for the films is that they will exist in the same universe but will not have anything to do with the Skywalker Clan. That story has been told, that starship has sailed.
What has caused this sudden change of heart for Uncle George? Well, besides the obvious possible billions that a new Star Wars trilogy will take in, our source tells us that George has gotten motivated with the success the Clone Wars animated series, the video games and also with the success of Avatar.
Can we expect Lucasfilm to confirm our story? Have they ever? Nope, I am sure that they will spin this or completly deny the story, but we will stand 100% behind our source.
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Post by: broodwars on October 24, 2010, 02:15:11 PM
Well, it's about time. Back when the original Special Editions were releasing in Theaters, he was saying that he originally had 9 stories planned out. When the prequels came out, suddenly he was swearing up and down that he only had 6 stories planned out. Interesting to see him possibly retracting that.
Man, though, we'll never hear the end of the whining from the Expanded Universe people if the last trilogy becomes a reality, judging by their (if I remember correctly) reaction to the prequels.
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Post by: Shaymin on October 24, 2010, 02:55:55 PM
If they set it so far in the future that even Han's kids kids are dead, then the bitching may subside a little bit.
Really though, they should just film the Thrawn trilogy and be done with it.
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Post by: Stratos on October 24, 2010, 05:42:44 PM
If they set it so far in the future that even Han's kids kids are dead, then the bitching may subside a little bit.
Too late. They have a new comic series that is "125 years after Return of the Jedi". It really turns a lot on it's head. But the way the novels are going will take it to the exact setting for this comic series.
(Massive spoiler ridden explanation of the setting connecting to the novels where they are right now)
It has a New Empire led by a Fel (implied to be Jagged Fel and Jaina Solo's descendant) who has a feisty and determined daughter. There are force users on all sides which is implied in the books right now by having Jagged suggest Jaina open a competing Jedi school in the Empire. The Sith that were mentioned in the Legacy of the Force series are now in power. The Galactic Alliance is a fringe player. The current Skywalker is Cade. I think he is the grandson of Ben Skywalker, Luke's boy. Cade's father is killed along with a ton of Jedi.
I know a lot of people say that the comics aren't cannon but these are very new so I really think they are being included in the cannon. Plus with the foreshadowing and plot setups currently happening (some I just mentioned above) corroborate it.
Really though, they should just film the Thrawn trilogy and be done with it.
I agree. I've debated a long time with a number of fellow fans and the majority consensus is that the Thrawn Trilogy is the best ones to go with. But we all know that Lucas will insist it being his own script and story. Though I believe that all of the novels could be converted into a continuous TV series. There is enough there to make it episodic and engaging. Plus it would help people unfamiliar with the Extended Universe catch up with everything that's happened so far. Every time I try to tell someone like my Dad who used to read the early EU stuff with the new events they get overloaded with knowledge. God forbid I try to tell a movies only fan. Start with Truce at Bakura (first one after RotJ if I recall) and just keep going along in chronological order. There is plenty they could cut to speed up the pace.
I always felt the X-Wing series would fit well in movie form.
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Post by: oohhboy on October 25, 2010, 09:13:16 AM
An EU TV series isn't a bad idea. If they chop some of that overpowered Jedi over 9000! fan wankery, keep Lucas away with the 100 foot pole, I would watch it.
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Post by: Stratos on October 25, 2010, 05:22:16 PM
