Star Wars 2.0

[Doctor Jones]

Cad Bane is back! YES!

[Bim]

There was no way they were gonna leave him out, the bounty hunters are just getting warmed up i think :cwink:

[MOVIELORD101]

Cad Bane is back! YES!

F**k YES! Cad Bane has become my new favorite Star Wars villain over the course of his last 4 episodes. He's a LOT beter villain than most of the Separatist leaders, who are complete retards, ESPECIALLY Nute Gunray. God, do I hate Nute Gunray....:cmad:

[The Caped Knight]

Rare 1980 "Empire Hotline" Recordings Discovered (http://starwars.com/themovies/episodev/empire_hotline/index.html)


I love Vader's message recording Check it out.

Download (http://starwars.com/media/audio/empire1_vader.mp3)

[Hellion]

F**k YES! Cad Bane has become my new favorite Star Wars villain over the course of his last 4 episodes. He's a LOT beter villain than most of the Separatist leaders, who are complete retards, ESPECIALLY Nute Gunray. God, do I hate Nute Gunray....:cmad:

I hate Grievous...lol...he seems pretty incompetent for the General of the Droid army...

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[Yodaman]

Rare 1980 "Empire Hotline" Recordings Discovered (http://starwars.com/themovies/episodev/empire_hotline/index.html)


I love Vader's message recording Check it out.

Download (http://starwars.com/media/audio/empire1_vader.mp3)

Holy ****, Vader has never sounded more evil :wow:

All of these are great.

[Bim]

Rare 1980 "Empire Hotline" Recordings Discovered (http://starwars.com/themovies/episodev/empire_hotline/index.html)


I love Vader's message recording Check it out.

Download (http://starwars.com/media/audio/empire1_vader.mp3)
Niceeee! i hadnt heard these :woot:

[Cuyan]

I hate Grievous...lol...he seems pretty incompetent for the General of the Droid army...

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He's portrayed a lot better in the books.

[dark_b]

go watch on youtube '' Darth Schwarzenegger ''

:hehe::bow:

[CGHulk]

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[Erzengel]

Check out this guy who renvisioned Star Wars characters into Feudal Japanese Warriors.

I present Samurai Wars.

http://www.sillof.com/C-samuraiwars.htm

I so want a Obu Wankabe figure.

[jacobed]

wow Bane with a lightsaber. Season 3 will be amazing.

Also did you guys see that George Lucas is giving away half his money to charity, it's hard to hate the guy when he does that.

[Sam Fisher]

wow Bane with a lightsaber. Season 3 will be amazing.

Also did you guys see that George Lucas is giving away half his money to charity, it's hard to hate the guy when he does that.Trust me, people are still hating him:dry:

[marvelrobbins]

They need to get over It.Those who ***** about the Prequels,Clone wars,and Kingdom of the crystal Skull needs to realize there are those who like all of them.And with control of all the star wars and Indina Jones properties and merchandise he can give a lot away and still have enough so his company can do projects he wants to do.

[ALP]

He has always been a charitable guy, a class act. He is the world's richest filmmaker and I'm sure he's the first to reach a billion too, far before Spielberg did.

Can't wait for the next season of Clone Wars.

I hope Uncle George still plans to put the saga in 3D and release them over a period of a few years. And I would absolutely love an Indiana Jones animated show set in the 50s shortly after The Last Crusade.

[Rain Dog]

Anyone else gonna be at Celebration V?

Ima be all on that the fourteenth. Can't wait. :woot:

[Spider-Vader]

Need....BF3 announcement...or...I'll....diiiiiiie.

[XxDelta09xX]

^Agreed!

[BlackLantern]

3D is a ****** gimmick and needs to be put in the ground....Step Up 3D is a perfect example of how quickly 3D needs to die

I would guess any blu ray re-release will be the special editions of the original films??

[Spider-Vader]

That'd be such a lame 'big' announcement. We all know it's coming, so they should announce that & something big like BF3 or some big news on one of the TV shows.

[VenomVsSpidey]

Trust me, people are still hating him:dry:

well he makes teh worst moviez evar so its fair!
:dry::doh:

[bullets]

Check out this guy who renvisioned Star Wars characters into Feudal Japanese Warriors.

I present Samurai Wars.

http://www.sillof.com/C-samuraiwars.htm

I so want a Obu Wankabe figure.


That's brilliant , I would consider buying these.

[Sam Fisher]

If they decide to release the movies in 3D, I hope they rerelease them in 2D as well. I don't have a 3D theatre anywhere near me{I could care less about 3D anyway}.

[roach]

Anyone else gonna be at Celebration V?

Ima be all on that the fourteenth. Can't wait. :woot:

I will be there for all 4 days...so excited...Mark Hamil will be there and George Lucas....plus Star Wars Laser tag is a must

[ALP]

I don't think Uncle George would also have them re-released in 2D, there would be no point to it whereas 3D both offers something new and fattens his wallet more.

[roach]

i dont care about 3D(well I do but its not the top of my list) I just want Star Wars on Bluray

[BlackLantern]

That'd be such a lame 'big' announcement. We all know it's coming, so they should announce that & something big like BF3 or some big news on one of the TV shows.

I think a Star Wars tv series, in any form, is a huge disservice to the franchise....Clone Wars works because its a very specific point in time in the universe

[roach]

i think a tv series can work

[bullets]

i dont care about 3D(well I do but its not the top of my list) I just want Star Wars on Bluray


I'm more excited about Star Wars on blu ray . I really could care less about seeing these in 3-d conversion but if it was playing down the street I couldn't avoid it.

[Ipodman]

If they didnt have enough money to make a live action tv series...
They should just sell those Star Wars blu rays and use the profit to make that tv show.

Makes sense? :dry:

[ALP]

George Lucas is donating half his billions to charity. He not only makes money from Star Wars and Indy but he owns THX surround sound, the video game company LucasArts, and gets paid top dollar from guys like Disney and Marvel because they use ILM for their special effects.

No way can he 'not afford' it.

[Monsieur Xavier]

Lucas company can't afford to make a TV show with a budget per episode equal to a Star Wars movie, that's what he said in short and I somehow understand.

[ALP]

Ah...I see. Would help if the whole series was not shot on blue-screen.

And under Lucasfilm it wouldn't cost nearly as much as if it were under anyone else. I remember GL saying that the prequels only cost him $115 Million each to make because he owns the special effects company doing the work. Under the normal price that ILM charges, any other film that had that many SFX shots would have been around $150-200 Million like the Pirate films.

[Bim]

I will be there for all 4 days...so excited...Mark Hamil will be there and George Lucas....plus Star Wars Laser tag is a must
Lucky :csad: i hope you do come back and give us poor souls who cant be there a report of what`s going on :woot:

[roach]

Lucky :csad: i hope you do come back and give us poor souls who cant be there a report of what`s going on :woot:

I just bought a really good camera too so I will do my best.

and Star Wars Lazer tag is gonna be 12 on 12...12 people vs 12 stormtroopers

[Monsieur Xavier]

^
Let's hope the Stormtroopers are better at aiming than they are in the movies :)

[JTStarkiller]

I'll be there too, roach. You seem like a nice guy, but if I run into you during Laser Tag... *Pacino* brother... you are doing down. :)

[Bim]

^
Let's hope the Stormtroopers are better at aiming than they are in the movies :)
Good one :funny:

[roach]

I'll be there too, roach. You seem like a nice guy, but if I run into you during Laser Tag... *Pacino* brother... you are doing down. :)

i thought it was fans vs stormtroopers

its ok its been a while since i feasted on the dead...lol

[GoblinWhirlwind]

I just want a huge saga boxset that is not just a bundle of the DVD's that are out now, and BF3/RC2.

[ALP]

Uncle George said that he was going to change some things in Episode 1 for the re-release, such as making Yoda CG and other little touch ups. But that should be done with by now, I don't know what the wait is for on a large blu-ray box sex. Same for Indy.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

They redid Yoda in Episode I six years ago, as an exercise to get them ready for ROTS, so that's long overdue. I don't want anything major done to the OT, except for maybe updating the blaster bolts and saber blades.

[Ipodman]

its not like anyone is really expecting movie-like epicness from a StarWars tv series... right?

[ALP]

They redid Yoda in Episode I six years ago, as an exercise to get them ready for ROTS, so that's long overdue. I don't want anything major done to the OT, except for maybe updating the blaster bolts and saber blades.

I thought so, didn't know what was going on. There are saber shots in the OT that look really bad. In ep IV Luke's saber looks blue at times and green at other times.

its not like anyone is really expecting movie-like epicness from a StarWars tv series... right?

No, not at all. It's not going to be like the Clone Wars series lol. But anything star wars on the big or little screen is enough for me.

[Ipodman]

No, not at all. It's not going to be like the Clone Wars series lol. But anything star wars on the big or little screen is enough for me.

The live action TV series is never gonna happen... :csad:

[GoblinWhirlwind]

To be honest I don't really care whether the live action series happens or not. It wouldn't turn out how I wanted it probably anyway.

[ALP]

The live action TV series is never gonna happen... :csad:

Yeah and Mace is really dead too:cmad:

kidding aside, Clone Wars is terrific, enough for me. Especially since all of the good PT characters are there. TV show wouldn't have any previous characters. idk.

[Happy Jack]

To be honest I don't really care whether the live action series happens or not. It wouldn't turn out how I wanted it probably anyway.
Yeah it's not really high on my radar either. I just don't know how a live action TV show set in this universe could work really. You could do a lot with the animated shows but when you take real actors and locations there seems to be more of a limitation.

[Timstuff]

If Lucas wants the Star Wars live action show to get made he should just take a look at how they got around budget problems in Battlestar Galactica. By that I don't mean shoot it in Vancouver, put a few flying cars in the sky and try to say that it's a futuristic city, but rather how they handled the parts in space. They had a couple of sets that they used frequently and they made sure that they were up to snuff, and covered everything in a nice layer of filth so that it would hide any of the "fakeness." That's how Lucas shot the original Star Wars and it worked brilliantly. Secondly, they always made sure to keep the audience's focus on the characters rather than the sets, so everything just melted into the background.

I think the big thing Lucas is going to have to get over with the TV show is that he's going to have only a few ships and locations where most of the show takes place. There's no way the show will last more than 3 episodes if he expects 1 hour of the show to be as packed as 1 hour of one of the movies. In TV, you get the most mileage out of your sets that you can, because most of them won't get torn down until the show goes off the air. If he wants every episode to take place on a different exotic alien world like in Clone Wars, it's not going to work. He should embrace the fact that the show will not be as big budget and go back to the way things worked in the 70's and 80's, where you had to find places that would be interesting to shoot with minimal modification (Tunisia) , and to get the most you could out of what you had built (using a set of re-arrangeable panels to create the halls of the death star).

That's not to say that they can't have any exotic worlds, but they can't be in every episode, and when they do go through the work of "building" one of these worlds, they need to get mileage out of it by using it for an arc rather than just a one and done.

[Silver Knight]

New trailer for Clone Wars season 3 looks good.

[Hellion]

The live action TV series is never gonna happen... :csad:

I came to terms with this a long time ago...:csad:

[MOVIELORD101]

I came to terms with this a long time ago...:csad:

I agree. And personally, I think the current Clone Wars series is the best thing that's happened to the prequel-era Star Wars stuff in a LONG TIME. Yes, it got off to a rocky start with the theatrical movie, but the show's gotten a HELUVA lot better since then. I like how Anakin's NOT portrayed as a whiny ***** like in Episodes II-III but as a slightly more responsible Jedi Knight and a good mentor towards Ahsoka, who's also a more likable and mature character than I thought she would be. This FINALLY provides evidence for all of the "great warrior" stuff Obi-Wan told Luke in A New Hope! Overall, I think The Clone Wars is a GREAT show that is enough to hold us over till the live-action series eventually gets made.

[Ipodman]

yea I dont speak for everyone, but the Clone Wars is actually quite engaging even for people who hated Episodes I - III. Glad that its going into season 3

[GhostPoet]

yea I dont speak for everyone, but the Clone Wars is actually quite engaging even for people who hated Episodes I - III. Glad that its going into season 3


I agree. Clone Wars completely destroys the prequel films in any possible way.

[JTStarkiller]

i thought it was fans vs stormtroopers

its ok its been a while since i feasted on the dead...lol

Ah, I see. Didn't realize the stormtroopers were always set. In that case, let's be friends!

[roach]

Ah, I see. Didn't realize the stormtroopers were always set. In that case, let's be friends!

i could be wrong but thats what it looked like....kool beans

[Bim]

Overall, I think The Clone Wars is a GREAT show that is enough to hold us over till the live-action series eventually gets made.
I hope so... if CW ends and there`s no hope for anything new SW that`s gonna be weird :csad:

[JTStarkiller]

Just got back from day 1 of Celebration. Clone Wars panel was... AWESOME.

[roach]

did you stay for the fan film awards...Seth Green was there
a local animation school did Han Solos adventures in the same style as Clone Wars and Dave Filoni was so impressed he's going to the school...hopefully maybe they spin off and do a Solo show

Going back today for Mark Hamill

[Doctor Jones]

A Han Solo show would be SICK!!!!

[Erzengel]

Droid 2 Phone for Verizon Limited Edition

I want this SOOOOO Bad. But I already got a phone in May.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i212/XErzengelX/SHH%20Images/droid_2_r2_d2_phone_verizon.jpg

[Bim]

Just got back from day 1 of Celebration. Clone Wars panel was... AWESOME.
Any specific spoilers u wish to share? :cwink:

Saw this bit of info about it over at theforce.net news http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/CV_The_Clone_Wars_Evolution_Panel_Coverage_133219. asp:

"The panel had both Dave Filoni and Joel Aron but Filoni did most of the talking. Here are the main points.

- At the very beginning of the panel David Collins (the host) said there would be an exclusive clip never before seen.
- A lot was shown of The Clone Wars going to Kamino. Dave said they used some old episode 2 concept art for some of the designs.
- Dave made it a point to say that all Clone Wars stories come from George Lucas.
- They showed some concept art of clone barraks and a clone training facility.
- Dave mentioned that he thinks George intended that Aurra Sing and Boba Fett were to be connected and that may have influenced the Boba Fett junior novels
- While talking about how great of a character Aurra Sing is (specifically how menacing she is) Dave said Asajj Ventress may give Aurra Sing a run for her money as far as being the bad girl in Season 3. (I actually talked to Dee Bradley Baker about Season 3 and he also brought up Asajj Ventress playing a big part in Season 3)
- Dave hinted at Hondo Ohnaka having Slave I and he said Boba Fett doesn't need it right now because he is in jail. The quote went something like..."Hondo might have Slave I, but I don't know...well I do know. Boba's in jail so he doesn't need it...but he might get out..."
- He talked about the difficulty in creating Jedi robes and that the man hours it would take they could not afford. He did say that we will see more of that kind of stuff including moving hair in Season 3.
- They showed about a 40 second clip from season 3. Dave tried to downplay the clip as being about the rain effects. The clip revealed the Republic Commandos from the video game will be in season 3 (he confirmed the clones were Delta Squad). It also showed Jedi Saesee Tiin who is new to The Clone Wars series. (They showed the same clip 3 times before the end of the panel)
- During questions and answers Dave said that they think about what characters are around during The Clone Wars and how they can incorporate them into the show. He said some EU characters "might show up at some point"
- Dave said the quote from the episode 2 crawl "There are heroes on both sides" will make more sense during Season 3.
- Dave also said there will be more ties to the OT, specifically A New Hope during this season.
- David Collins said that what we saw in this panel is nothing compared to what they have in store for us in the Saturday "Season 3 Revealed" panel."

Sounds like tomorrow`s panel will be awesome! :wow:

Dunno if u all saw this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqP-nkkAbY8
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:awesome:

Erzengel: that looks pretty neat :woot:

[ALP]

Thanks for the info! Sounds brilliant, wish I could attend.

[Hush]

http://movies.ign.com/articles/111/1112107p1.html

Interesting.

[Bim]

I`m very happy they didnt kill Han, so i guess u can count me on the side of the ones who prefer the way the movie ended up. Does he know for a fact that this change was made due to the "toy sells" or is he speculating? Kurtz sounds kinda bitter to me :funny:

[Rain Dog]

There's a seperate thread on the subject but I really don't think Lucas is as money-minded as people accuse him of being. I think he just wanted the classic fairy tale happy ending and it worked just fine.

[CGHulk]

There's a seperate thread on the subject but I really don't think Lucas is as money-minded as people accuse him of being. I think he just wanted the classic fairy tale happy ending and it worked just fine.

Here!
http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=340361

[DCW]

Season 3 sneak peek= :woot:

[Doctor Jones]

Man oh man the Delta Squad Commandoes in Season 3? This is getting even better!

[Doctor Jones]

Besides that thing regarding Han. It didn't need another bad ending. This is the end of the saga. It should have been happy. Not another ESB. Yeah the Ewok thing was a bit corny, but I'd rather have it end it like that than be bittersweet. You can't kill Han Solo.

And people really need to stop saying that Lucas is a greedy person. he donated $400,000 million to USC film school and I think he contributed to the Martin Luthor King Jr. fund or something like that and other things. He is an extremly humble person actually. I remember his introduction to a director's show and he introduced himself as "The luckiest directors" He is aware of the fans and what they think of his films. He makes what he does because he created Star Wars. It's his baby. Who is Kurtz or us to say to change his own creation? That's like someone asking an artist to change something on their painting.

[Hush]

Lucas is donating HALF of his wealth to schools or some **** like that, HALF! Thats alot incase my caps didnt get the point across.

[ALP]

I love George Lucas...I really do...and he has a right to do whatever he wants with his cash, and donate to who he wants to...


But I simply cannot and never will condone donating half a billion to a film school so they will have shiny new cameras for their rich patrons(or students, if you will) as opposed to donating to children with aids or starving people in Africa or India.

[Solidus]

Besides that thing regarding Han. It didn't need another bad ending. This is the end of the saga. It should have been happy. Not another ESB. Yeah the Ewok thing was a bit corny, but I'd rather have it end it like that than be bittersweet. You can't kill Han Solo.

And people really need to stop saying that Lucas is a greedy person. he donated $400,000 million to USC film school and I think he contributed to the Martin Luthor King Jr. fund or something like that and other things. He is an extremly humble person actually. I remember his introduction to a director's show and he introduced himself as "The luckiest directors" He is aware of the fans and what they think of his films. He makes what he does because he created Star Wars. It's his baby. Who is Kurtz or us to say to change his own creation? That's like someone asking an artist to change something on their painting.

These is one of the things I have to disagree with. I'm not one of those that "hate" on GL I love him for all the great things he's given me. But to think that GL is the sole reason and sole creator of Star Wars is bull. He acts like he was the god that created it all. He comes from a school of thought where him and Francis and others made their own independent way of making films cuz they wanted to have collaborative efforts and not just have dictators on sets. Funny how GL did become the Hollywood man that he was always fighting against.

The fact of the matter is he did invent a lot of it, but trust me if it was all up to GL it would possibly have been not the classic movies that we know. It was truly many people and Gary was a huge huge huge part of making those movies possible and what they were. It's just he lived in the shadow, some one had to.

I really recommend reading the Secret History of Star Wars, it shows more of what went down.

Now am I saying GL is a talentless hack? Hell no, he's one of the best, and the great idea men out there, he changed everything, but he did not do it alone, and his choices later on IMO have really shown that when he runs the show by himself, we don't get as good as results. Just bottom line Kurtz had a lot to do with Star Wars and what it was, to ignore that, than you don't know really how it was all made. It was not just GL making this all. He was the one in the lime light yes, and did a massive amount, but it seems even the original cast admits, that it was just not him alone. And to me the prequels show that more than anything.

[Doctor Jones]

Jesus Christ are we still finding ways to make Lucas out to be a greedy bastard. How many billionaires like him are even willing to donate that much money? He had a very close relationship at USC and with its professors and they really had a huge hand in him becoming a filmmaker and storyteller. He's giving back to them for it. He's giving his money to something he cares about and has a connection to. Charity is charity. It's not about where you donate it, the fact that you are willing to give money (and in his case THAT much money) says alot.

[Solidus]

I don't think he's greedy at all. But I think he's slightly egotistical, how can he not be? I would be. But I think that he has surrounded himself by "yes" men (Rick) and just does what he wants, and does not do the collaborative efforts of everyone like he once did back in the day, and what he and Francis stood for, they were trying to be anti-Hollywood.

I don't make him out to be a monster. I just think he needs to know that it was many that made his empire, and it should continue to be many to continue to expand it. Not just everything approved or disapproved by him. That's just how I feel about it.

[Doctor Jones]

These is one of the things I have to disagree with. I'm not one of those that "hate" on GL I love him for all the great things he's given me. But to think that GL is the sole reason and sole creator of Star Wars is bull. He acts like he was the god that created it all. He comes from a school of thought where him and Francis and others made their own independent way of making films cuz they wanted to have collaborative efforts and not just have dictators on sets. Funny how GL did become the Hollywood man that he was always fighting against.

The fact of the matter is he did invent a lot of it, but trust me if it was all up to GL it would possibly have been not the classic movies that we know. It was truly many people and Gary was a huge huge huge part of making those movies possible and what they were. It's just he lived in the shadow, some one had to.

I really recommend reading the Secret History of Star Wars, it shows more of what went down.

Now am I saying GL is a talentless hack? Hell no, he's one of the best, and the great idea men out there, he changed everything, but he did not do it alone, and his choices later on IMO have really shown that when he runs the show by himself, we don't get as good as results. Just bottom line Kurtz had a lot to do with Star Wars and what it was, to ignore that, than you don't know really how it was all made. It was not just GL making this all. He was the one in the lime light yes, and did a massive amount, but it seems even the original cast admits, that it was just not him alone. And to me the prequels show that more than anything.

Lucas admitted the irony that he became the person he was fighting against. But he is the system. He can do anythign he wants and he earned it.

Lucas is a better storyteller than he is a writer at scripts and directing. He's admitted he came from the school of wooden dialogue. With the first film, I am aware of the script touch ups of what went on with other writers. They took some of his flat dialogue and turned it into better dialogue. Yeah of course gets the limelight. It's because he created the entire thing in the first place. I'm sure Kurtz had a hand in some of the decisions, but it's ultimately Lucas' baby.

[Solidus]

Yea Kurtz had his hands in it, but he had the most control of Empire, and to me there is a reason why that is the favorite. I think GL created a beautiful amazing world, but Kurtz was better with the characters I believe.

[Doctor Jones]

I don't think he's greedy at all. But I think he's slightly egotistical, how can he not be? I would be. But I think that he has surrounded himself by "yes" men (Rick) and just does what he wants, and does not do the collaborative efforts of everyone like he once did back in the day, and what he and Francis stood for, they were trying to be anti-Hollywood.

I don't make him out to be a monster. I just think he needs to know that it was many that made his empire, and it should continue to be many to continue to expand it. Not just everything approved or disapproved by him. That's just how I feel about it.

He definitely feels good in his success and what he has done, but I wouldn't call him egotistical. Like I said, he is very modest. He's not all on his high chair claiming to be high and mighty. I definitely agree that the people involved helped him carry out his vision no doubt. But Lucas runs his own company and has what he always wanted. Creative freedom. I don't see anything wrong with this. Everyone who contributed left their mark and moved on for the most part. They all know in the end, it's George's vision. He fought and dealt with the studios and crew who didn't believe in him. he was directing in the end. I mean Kurtz supported him and the cast, but it was all based on as Lucas' vision whtehr it worked or not. It was all on him in the first place. And since that succeeded, he gets the credit.

[Doctor Jones]

Yea Kurtz had his hands in it, but he had the most control of Empire, and to me there is a reason why that is the favorite. I think GL created a beautiful amazing world, but Kurtz was better with the characters I believe.

I can see what you're saying. I've read the early draft notes from the offical guide and the changes of dialogue. Lucas' drafts are ever evolving and turn tot he final film for budget reasons and story ones. I should look back and see how much Kurtz influenced the films.

[ALP]

Jesus Christ are we still finding ways to make Lucas out to be a greedy bastard. How many billionaires like him are even willing to donate that much money? He had a very close relationship at USC and with its professors and they really had a huge hand in him becoming a filmmaker and storyteller. He's giving back to them for it. He's giving his money to something he cares about and has a connection to. Charity is charity. It's not about where you donate it, the fact that you are willing to give money (and in his case THAT much money) says alot.

I pretty much agreed with all of that. But none of it was my point. I stand by the same thing I said. Good on him for donating, but there are other people out there who need it more than the rich at USC. If you were referring to me by saying we're finding ways to make him out to be a greedy bastard, you need to get it together because I specifically stated the exact opposite.

[JTStarkiller]

Dunno if u all saw this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqP-nkkAbY8
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:awesome:

That pretty much covers everything. Although there was one hilarious moment during the Q&A when a guy came up with his young daughter in hands, said he loves the show, and that his daughter had a question. He picked her up and raised her to the mic and she says, "What happens to Ahsoka?"

The entire room was filled with laughter, and Filoni just basically lowered his head in shame. He of course didn't answer anything, but then waived his hand in a Jedi motion and said, "You don't need to worry about that right now."

:up:

EDIT: Here are a couple of images I took, one of the republic commandos (so you can see their intro slightly better than that video, and of Filoni).

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/JTStarkiller/rc.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/JTStarkiller/cw.jpg

[Spider-Vader]

Since Delta is showing up, I hope Omega from the books will show up too! Massive geekgasms will ensue.

[JTStarkiller]

Ha! Somebody asked that too. Filoni joked around. "Geez, you give 'em Delta and they ask for Omega!"

[Doctor Jones]

I really hope the same voice actors form the game from Delta Squad come back to voice them in the show.

[Spider-Vader]

Delta should of been in Republic Commando 2 (make it happen god damnit!) & Omega could be in the show. :D

[Doctor Jones]

I pretty much agreed with all of that. But none of it was my point. I stand by the same thing I said. Good on him for donating, but there are other people out there who need it more than the rich at USC. If you were referring to me by saying we're finding ways to make him out to be a greedy bastard, you need to get it together because I specifically stated the exact opposite.

I have it together goddammit! :cmad:

*shakes you by the shoulders*

If we can't live together, then we're gonna die alone.

[Doctor Jones]

Delta should of been in Republic Commando 2 (make it happen god damnit!) & Omega could be in the show. :D

I want this to happen to. I want to know what happened to Sev! :cmad::csad:

[Spider-Vader]

I really hope the same voice actors form the game from Delta Squad come back to voice them in the show.

It looks like Dee Bradley Baker (voicing clones & Boba in everything nowadays) is coming back. I'm fine with that, he has range with the clone voice unlike Temura who uses his same voice for everyone.

Baker should revoice Boba in the movies, he sounds like he'll do a good job in FU2.

[ALP]

I have it together goddammit! :cmad:

*shakes you by the shoulders*

If we can't live together, then we're gonna die alone.

I am one of the biggest GL supporters in this thread I'm sure. The man got me into cinema in the first place. Many of us are in eternal debt to this man.

[I'm Old Greg]

not sure if this has been posted?

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/08/star-wars-was-born-a-long-time-ago-but-not-all-that-far-far-away-in-1972-filmmakers-george-lucas-and-gary-kurtz-wer.html

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Oh man, Delta's gonna be on the show? Hell yeah!

I hope they get the same voice actor for Scorch back :up:

[Rain Dog]

Ugh...I was just thinking...I was accepted into the USC film program last year...I could have been rolling in that Lucas money...:wall:

[Kurosawa]

not sure if this has been posted?

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/08/star-wars-was-born-a-long-time-ago-but-not-all-that-far-far-away-in-1972-filmmakers-george-lucas-and-gary-kurtz-wer.html

Meh, Lucas must be pretty much over how Kurtz ran ESB 10 mil over budget and made him have to beg FOX for money if he's actually at Celebration V. Well, it all certainly worked out for GL so that's understandable.

[DarKJediKnight]

Isn't Lucas looking for others to write for the Prequel films? But when he approached those persons, they told him to write it himself and he can do it?

[XxDelta09xX]

Can't wait to see Delta Squad!

[venom892]

Isn't Lucas looking for others to write for the Prequel films? But when he approached those persons, they told him to write it himself and he can do it?He wanted Steven Spielberg to direct one and I believe Ron Howard to direct one but Spielberg told him to make the movies himself since they were his stories.

[Doctor Jones]

Isn't Lucas looking for others to write for the Prequel films? But when he approached those persons, they told him to write it himself and he can do it?

He approached Lawrence Kasdan, wirter of ESB to write, but yeah, Kasdan said he was better off doing it.

And Kurosawa makes a good point. If Kurtz was so sour at Lucas, why would he even show up at Celebration V? In the end, it is Lucas' baby anyway. Kurtiz even did the special features on the DVD.

Spielberg was asked to direct ROTJ. Man, that would have been ****ing incredible. Potential to even top ESB.

Spielberg and Star Wars = head explosion

[Doctor Jones]

I am one of the biggest GL supporters in this thread I'm sure. The man got me into cinema in the first place. Many of us are in eternal debt to this man.

Agreed. And suddenly people turn on him like he's the devil. :dry: You don't have to like the prequels, this is still the same man who gave us Star Wars, and your love for the OT in the first place. Without Lucas, where would movies be today? I don't think anywhere as exciting.

[Great1]

Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray! (http://bluray.ign.com/articles/111/1112481p1.html)

[Dark_Lord]

Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray! (http://bluray.ign.com/articles/111/1112481p1.html)

:awesome:

[DCW]

I MUST see that new scene with Luke and Vader....NOW!!! I am so excited for this blu ray release!


:awesome::awesome::awesome::awesome::awesome:

[marvelrobbins]

Well we may soon find out If any truth to the rumors of new scenes filmed to connect the original and prequels more.

[DCW]

New scene description:

We were then shown the scene, which would have taken place after Darth Vader (http://stars.ign.com/objects/919/919548.html) arrives on the second Death Star at the beginning of Return of the Jedi. We see Vader walking down a corridor and into an elevator on the Death Star. We then cut to Vader inside his medication chamber, a la Empire Strikes Back. As Vader sits there, the camera moves into a close-up and we hear him reaching out with the Force. "Luke. Luke. Join me in the dark side of the Force. My son. It is the only way."

As Vader continues to repeat Luke's name, we cut to a tight close-up of Luke, insinuating he is hearing his father's voice. it's a very ominous shot of Luke, who is wearing his cloak and hood, with the shadows from the hood blocking out his eyes completely - in line with how Darth Sideous' face is mostly hidden. As Vader's voice fades away, the camera pans down to Luke's hands, and we see that he is using a tool to complete work on his new lightsaber. Satisfied, he puts the tool down and holds the lightsaber hilt up, igniting it – in what would have been the first reveal of the green blade.

We cut to a shot from the side and see Luke is sitting inside a cave on Tatooine, with C-3P0 standing outside, waiting for him – no doubt to receive his orders to head to Jabba the Hutt.


:eek: So excited!

[Dark_Lord]

I MUST see that new scene with Luke and Vader....NOW!!! I am so excited for this blu ray release!


:awesome::awesome::awesome::awesome::awesome:

Return of the Jedi - Deleted Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdJ0E7HbTKc&hd=1)

:cwink:

:awesome:

[DCW]

^ I love you.

[CGHulk]

Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray! (http://bluray.ign.com/articles/111/1112481p1.html)

Return of the Jedi - Deleted Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdJ0E7HbTKc&hd=1)

:cwink:

:awesome:
I think I'm gonna cry! :waa::applaud

[Solidus]

Agreed. And suddenly people turn on him like he's the devil. :dry: You don't have to like the prequels, this is still the same man who gave us Star Wars, and your love for the OT in the first place. Without Lucas, where would movies be today? I don't think anywhere as exciting.

No. I don't think most have. I mean I will never ever forget what Lucas did, the superb and still superb movies he created, and they always have been a huge part of my life, and still are to this day. But having said that, I also just won't turn a blind eye, and forget how he also took the series he created and pushed it down quite a few pegs (of course in my opinion).

Lucas will always be one of my heroes, but I will admit he really has messed up the past decade, and to me lost what he once may had. Even if it was just the ability to have more collaboration with others artists.

My dream and hopes are that he will allow another ST trilogy to be made, and let some one else do the majority of it.

On the other news that is awesome they are coming out on Blu-ray. Day one buy for me. I hope that means that Raiders, Temple, and Last Crusade are around the corner as well for blu.

[Juggernaut33]

I might of considered buying the blurays, even though I only like ANH and ESB (I tolerate ROTJ but the prequel trilogy makes me cringe), but then Lucas said that only the new "improved" version of the movies would be transfered in bluray so **** it. I mean just the whole Jabba scene in ANH: SE...dunno what the hell Lucas was thinking...and the awkward mix of traditional effects and the new CGI...just horrible.

[jacobed]

I actually don't mind the prequels at all, the first two are not very good but there's some really damn good action and Ewan is just fantastic in all of them.

[redhawk23]

that lightsaber scene is awesome, but I'm actually glad it was cut because it would really change the whol sand skiff scene if you already knew the light saber was hidden inside r2.

also why is Lucas so absolutly against releasing the original cuts of the films?

also will this have the puppet yoda in the phantom menace replaced by digital yoda? because there was talk of that for a while, and they did that to use as practice and screen tests before attack of the clones. Normally I would be against that but as much as I love the old puppet from empire and jedia, phantom menace puppet always looked really goofy to me, even as kid.

[Hellion]

I think I'm gonna cry! :waa::applaud

Ditto! Thank you Lucas! :bow:

[8wid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSzaRGYEDSY

Fan edits are still more fun!

[Donut]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSzaRGYEDSY

Fan edits are still more fun!

Decent job on mimicking Anakin's voice

[Solidus]

That ROTJ deleted scene just made me pass out. Luke is the ultimate Jedi bada**.

[CGHulk]

Here's what George said at the convention, by someones who said they are there.
http://boards.theforce.net/the_star_wars_saga/b10456/30885339/r31172808/

Mr. Lucas said the versions of the first three “Star Wars” films – “Star Wars,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” – included in the Blu-ray boxed set will be the special-edition releases that were shown theatrically in 1997 and digitally restored for a 2004 standard-definition DVD boxed set.

Perhaps bracing for the reactions of fans who decried some of the changes made to the special-edition films – like, say, an exchange of gunfire between Han Solo and a certain green-skinned bounty hunter – Mr. Lucas said that to release the original versions of these films on Blu-ray was “kind of an oxymoron because the quality of the original is not very good.”

“You have to go through and do a whole restoration on it, and you have to do that digitally,” he added. “It’s a very, very expensive process to do it. So when we did the transfer to digital, we only transferred really the upgraded version.”

[Doctor Jones]

What a terrific sounding deleted scene. I can see why they cut it. I do love Luke's badass intro in ROTJ though. That far shot and the hooded figure. You just know that's Luke. His quiet entrance is so damn badass.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray! (http://bluray.ign.com/articles/111/1112481p1.html)

Return of the Jedi - Deleted Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdJ0E7HbTKc&hd=1)

:cwink:

:awesome:

And here I had no plans whatsoever to get a Blu-Ray player... damn, I'm imagining tons of deleted scenes, brand new features, Episode I Yoda replaced... this is gonna be awesome.

It's so weird/great to see new OT footage.

[MiddleSuperName]

this sounds great. i wonder if we will get any new sw movie news soon? maybe a totally new sw adventure not THAT connected to the old films and prequels.

[Doctor Jones]

No. I don't think most have. I mean I will never ever forget what Lucas did, the superb and still superb movies he created, and they always have been a huge part of my life, and still are to this day. But having said that, I also just won't turn a blind eye, and forget how he also took the series he created and pushed it down quite a few pegs (of course in my opinion).

Lucas will always be one of my heroes, but I will admit he really has messed up the past decade, and to me lost what he once may had. Even if it was just the ability to have more collaboration with others artists.

My dream and hopes are that he will allow another ST trilogy to be made, and let some one else do the majority of it.

On the other news that is awesome they are coming out on Blu-ray. Day one buy for me. I hope that means that Raiders, Temple, and Last Crusade are around the corner as well for blu.

Well, fair enough, it's your opinion of course. But I hate how people Lucas thinks he's oblvious to his own flaws and his criticisms. He acknowledges them but has a good sense of humor about it, and he's modest. I just read the iesb article on Lucas saying his scripts aren't met with enthusiasum and he gave credit to Kasdan for Yoda and how he spke and improving upon the character. I mean he wrote a script himself, but knew someone else could do better, so he gave it to Brackett and Kasdan. That's his acknowledgement.

[8wid]

I think I'm gonna cry! :waa::applaud

I've already started to... :woot:

[Kurosawa]

Return of the Jedi - Deleted Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdJ0E7HbTKc&hd=1)

:cwink:

:awesome:

:wow:

[Solidus]

Well, fair enough, it's your opinion of course. But I hate how people Lucas thinks he's oblvious to his own flaws and his criticisms. He acknowledges them but has a good sense of humor about it, and he's modest. I just read the iesb article on Lucas saying his scripts aren't met with enthusiasum and he gave credit to Kasdan for Yoda and how he spke and improving upon the character. I mean he wrote a script himself, but knew someone else could do better, so he gave it to Brackett and Kasdan. That's his acknowledgement.

Well TESB he had the least influence out of the six of the films. The OT to me is still just classic all around. The ewoks did give it a small ding, but not a big one.

The PT I enjoy them, but I don't love them. I'm not a hater per se of them. The problem with George is, if he knows of these criticisms....than why does not not try to improve or listen to them? I admit much is just hate, that is the way of the internet, but there is very good constructive criticism out there that he should have heeded to.

I mean I don't mind the SE's except the changing of Boba Fett's voice. I hated how they changed that. But to me I think he should release the films with the theatrical and SE at the same time, that would be the best way to please most of the fans.

But regardless I will be buying the blu ray day one. I just hope an IJ trilogy is announced soon on blu ray.

I mean I always will love SW they were part of my growing up, and the reason I love films to this day. They are (OT) just pure classics. I just wish Lucas would do something about the criticisms he has received the past 10 years, and not just laugh about them, to me that's not the best way to go about it.

[Doctor Jones]

That's true. Lucas could improve, but I think he just loves the process of filmmaking and loves his freedom. Maybe it's because he always wanted the freedom to tell his stories his own way and struggled to obtain that with the first film. Granted, he's not the best at directing or writing, but he loves telling stories while pushing the envelope. I'd rather have him have a good sense of humor about it then pull a Tom Rothman and say, "**** the fans, we have their money." Now that is a greedy bastard.

But yeah, I can't wait for the Blu Ray! And I really hope that means Indy on Blu Ray as well. I'm dying to see that.

[CGHulk]

I guess George is going to make another killing this time next year, chaching!! Poor George!

[Solidus]

That's true. Lucas could improve, but I think he just loves the process of filmmaking and loves his freedom. Maybe it's because he always wanted the freedom to tell his stories his own way and struggled to obtain that with the first film. Granted, he's not the best at directing or writing, but he loves telling stories while pushing the envelope. I'd rather have him have a good sense of humor about it then pull a Tom Rothman and say, "**** the fans, we have their money." Now that is a greedy bastard.

But yeah, I can't wait for the Blu Ray! And I really hope that means Indy on Blu Ray as well. I'm dying to see that.

Well yea I would never put him in the likes of Rothman. But still I think he could at least acknowledge some of the faults. Cuz one of these days I really hope a new trilogy is made, with such a vast universe there better be. But I hope GL kinda gives the reigns to young blood.

But yea I can't wait to see this on blu. Even though he said we've seen enough, I hope this thing is packed with extras, I mean packed. Always makes it better.

[CGHulk]

http://aintitcool.com/node/46141
George's Q & A with John Stewart, and a special surprise guest!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTt-R0BxJn0&feature=player_embedded#
George also said that Emperor Palpatine did indeed kill his former master in his sleep, as was alluded to in Revenge of the Sith.

http://starwars.com/themovies/saga/mebd/bluray/index.html

Look familiar?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/droidekas/ROTJstory.jpg
Here's the story board image and matte painting establishing shot for the deleted scene.
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/9596/1142h.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/1142h.jpg/)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/droidekas/ROTJmatte.jpg
http://starwars.com/games/videogames/c5/img/tfu_bg.jpg
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/8281/tfubg.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/tfubg.jpg/)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/starwarsblog/sets/72157624365192239/show/with/4892345554/

[Rain Dog]

Just got back from Celebration V. Was awesome, I wish I had enough money for four day passes or at least enough to go tomorrow or to the Last Tour to Endor.

[DarthSkywalker]

The lightsaber scene is the greatest thing I have ever seen. Utterly perfect I have waited so long to see.

[DCW]

So what are the other deleted scenes from the OT that we know about?

The ones I've heard of are:

-Biggs and Luke on Tatooine, early on in ANH.
-Wampas break into Echo Base in ESB.
-Luke and the crew go back to the Falcon after freeing Han in RotJ.
-Vader killing one of the guards outside the Emperors throne room for not allowing him entrance.

Was there more footage shot of Luke training with Yoda on Degobah? I know in the comics it shows him doing a few more training exercises...

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

I remember reading about the original Luke entrance about a year ago. Never thought I'd ever see it.

[Sam Fisher]

Star Wars on Blu-Ray? YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!


:woot:

[Doctor Jones]

Oh, man I just watched it. It was awesome! Luke looks absolutely badass in it.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

So what are the other deleted scenes from the OT that we know about?

The ones I've heard of are:

-Biggs and Luke on Tatooine, early on in ANH.
-Wampas break into Echo Base in ESB.
-Luke and the crew go back to the Falcon after freeing Han in RotJ.
-Vader killing one of the guards outside the Emperors throne room for not allowing him entrance.

Threepio drove Luke's landspeeder while Luke tried to fix some problem with the engine or something in Star Wars.

[CGHulk]

All deleted scenes related.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Scenes_cut_from_Star_Wars
http://www.starwarz.com/tbone/index.php?categoryid=8

Luka and Biggs on Tatooine
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x44tc_star-wars-iv-deleted-scene_shortfilms

Star Wars Deleted Magic 1-18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X__nksxQxys&feature=related

Star Wars Begins part 1 thru 13 not yet completed (Preliminary)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNe7FEbdbLo

Building Empire part 1 thur 24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbkvK8ggMbE&feature=related

Returning to Jedi part 1 thru 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdH12otbLFw

This is funny! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiuxG_PQCoU

[Spider-Vader]

When does CV end? Is there still time for one more big announcement, particularly a game that involves Battles & Fronts?

[Karelia]

That deleted scene is...awesome! I can't wait to get the films on Blu Ray. Not shocked it won't be the original films. I was hoping it would be though. :D

[CGHulk]

When does CV end? Is there still time for one more big announcement, particularly a game that involves Battles & Fronts?
It ends tomorrow, the 12th thru the 15th.

[Hellion]

Star Wars on Blu-Ray? YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!


:woot:


I'm still amped about it! I can't wait......

[Sawyer]

Did Lucas say anything about whether or not we'll be seeing the live action TV series anytime this century?

[Drizzle]

Return of the Jedi deleted scene...

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/042009/1239788892_jizz-in-my-pants.gif (http://www.gifbin.com/982770)

[JTStarkiller]

Did Lucas say anything about whether or not we'll be seeing the live action TV series anytime this century?

Nothing. His big reveals were the Blu's in 2011, the Jedi deleted scene, which ****ing rocked beyond belief, and a couple of Clone Wars clips (one involving the Papanoidas in action in a cantina shootout).

[Rain Dog]

Did Lucas say anything about whether or not we'll be seeing the live action TV series anytime this century?


Nope. Revealed some interesting Clone Wars stuff though.

We meet Darth Maul's brother.

[JTStarkiller]

Filoni didn't seem to want to release that info so soon (according to his Season 3 revealed panel right after). :)

[CGHulk]

Did Lucas say anything about whether or not we'll be seeing the live action TV series anytime this century?
They are on hold, Lucas said back in May. Due to the expense of such a show.
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/TESB_30th_Anniversary_Screening_131186.asp
Question: How are things going with the live action TV show?
Answer: The live action TV show is kind of on hold because we have scripts, but we don't know how to do 'em. Because, they literally are Star Wars, only we're going to have to try to do them...a tenth the cost. And, it's a huge challenge...lot bigger than what we thought it was gonna be.


Season 3 CloneWars clip revealing a new character. Darth Maul's brother.
http://www.twitvid.com/6S5HK
Season 3 Clone Wars clip showing Baron Papanoida duel wielding blasters.
http://www.twitvid.com/27UL5

I knew I've seen that evil looking lady somewhere else, it's from one of Iain McCaig's concepts called the Sith Witch, from The Art of Star Wars Episode I.
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/7117/sithwitch.jpg (http://img814.imageshack.us/i/sithwitch.jpg/)

[roach]

yes not only was she supposed to be in Revenge of the Sith and she was recycled for the show but they also are introducing the Night Sisters of Dathomir in Clone wars.....
...I had a 4 day pass and cued up for George Lucas at 11pm the night before. I tell you there is nothing like watching Star Wars movies with 2000 star wars fans....though someone had the nerve to dress up as a Star Trek red shirt

[Sam Fisher]

Did Lucas mention if the Blu-Ray will have the CG Yoda in Episode 1?

[MiddleSuperName]

set a new movie in the future with jedi academy. you could even bring back hamill as the head of it, maybe he sacrifices his life as palpatine finds a way to come back more powerful than ever. the balance shifts again, and it will take new jedi's to bring it back.

[roach]

Did Lucas mention if the Blu-Ray will have the CG Yoda in Episode 1?

it was never mentioned

[VenomVsSpidey]

could this possibly mean expanded score sets for the PT?

/crossesfingers

[Octoberist]

I'll admit..that Return of the Jedi deleted scene was actually pretty damn cool and...surreal. I like how Luke does channel the 'Emperor', unintentionally but it works really well.

[Octoberist]

Are there talks of 'more CGI enhancements' for the Special Editions?

I mean, will Lucas bring back Han shooting at Greedo first?

[Sam Fisher]

I wouldn't be surprised. They created a new audio mix for ANH, probably the other two too.

[Octoberist]

We all get that he doesn't want to do the 'classic versions'. We all get that.

It doesn't mean that the 2004 Special Editions improve the movies; they're were some nagging flaws. I think the extended scene when Darth enters his shuttle after hid duel with Luke in 'Empire' was badly edited into the film. And redundant.

And again, just bring back the original 'Han shoots first' scene; hell, Lucas even wore a "Han Shot First" T-Shirt during the filming of Indy 4, so he's quite aware of it

[Timstuff]

I'll probably buy this Blu-Ray set but I'm much more looking forward to Adywan's "Empire Strikes Back: Revisited" since I'm 90% sure it'll be better than Lucas's latest version of ESB. And it will be in HD, yo.

[Octoberist]

I don't know what an Adywan is.

[DarKJediKnight]

He wanted Steven Spielberg to direct one and I believe Ron Howard to direct one but Spielberg told him to make the movies himself since they were his stories.

He approached Lawrence Kasdan, wirter of ESB to write, but yeah, Kasdan said he was better off doing it.

Spielberg was asked to direct ROTJ. Man, that would have been ****ing incredible. Potential to even top ESB.

Spielberg and Star Wars = head explosion

And yet extreme GL bashers hate him for doing the PT himself and not letting others contribute to his films.

[Octoberist]

With Lucas' direction with the prequel, it felt like he was practicing or relearning how to be a director again with the prequels, getting better with and every movie. It wasn't until the third one where it felt kinda natural again and less awkward.

[spider-neil]

lucas, with regards of the blu ray, I'm begging you (BEGGING!!) please have some respect for the fans who just want the theatrical version with none of the special edition add ons. PLEASE!! :csad:

[Octoberist]

I don't it would hurt just to have the unremastered versions being included.

[8wid]

I don't know what an Adywan is.

:wow:

Then you'd best get started watch'n I reckon...

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[Homer J. Fong]

I don't know what an Adywan is.

Second.

[spider-neil]

I don't it would hurt just to have the unremastered versions being included.

I could live with that. I have the OT on dvd and the remastered version are so much nicer to look at but make me angry watching them. why can't he do what blade runner did and give the audience ALL the versions, then there can be no complaints, but he is forcing the additions down our throats (well he isn't forcing us to buy them but you know what I mean)

[Octoberist]

I honestly don't know.

We may not see it til his death, and even then, it depends on who will take over the company afterwards. Maybe he'll make it clear to the future CEO that he doesn't want it to happen.

[spider-neil]

reminds me of troy and the fact there is the director's cut of the movie but not the original cut so it forces you to get the new version (with the rubbish score) to stick with your dvd of the threatical version, like there isn't enough room on the blu ray to include both.

[spider-neil]

I honestly don't know.

We may not see it til his death, and even then, it depends on who will take over the company afterwards. Maybe he'll make it clear to the future CEO that he doesn't want it to happen.

sigh...

[Octoberist]

I think in our lifetime, it'll will happen. I'm not too worried.

[spider-neil]

I think in our lifetime, it'll will happen. I'm not too worried.

I mean that scene when han steps on jabba's tail almost makes me want to cry.:doh:

[spider-neil]

can you imagine if every director were like lucas...


ridley scott - 'here are the scenes I wanted to put into alien but didn't have the technology, unfortunately these scenes will be CG of course':doh:

[Octoberist]

I felt like the old films were time capsles, preserving old tech that ultimately changed the industry and influenced modern filmmaking.

If they went back to change it, you're changing a part of film history. It's like going back to the ORIGINAL King Kong and CGI the stop motion. Then you lose the charm, the impact, and the enduring nature of the film.

[Timstuff]

:wow:

Then you'd best get started watch'n I reckon...

Wdaw_CMj96U

Ya might want to fix that thar link. I took the liberty. ;)

BTW, here's the full trailer:

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[Octoberist]

So is this dude getting paid to do this? Or is he this hardcore of a nerd?

And was the intent to make 'HOTH' more blue-like?

[Timstuff]

He is of the hard core, works-for-free nerd variety. Also, the blue was the result of a video transfer error that Lucas and ILM didn't bother to fix because they rushed the DVDs out for release. Pretty much every one of the SW DVDs except Revenge of the Sith has some kind of color tint problem. In the OT DVDs, it's that they're all blue, and in Episodes I and II it's that they're pink and washed out. Adywan took the time and effort to restore ESB (and ANH, with A New Hope Revisited) to its original, correct color.

[CGHulk]

Second.
Adywan color corrected ANH, ESB and TPM in 1080p! He's made his own versions of the films, updated ANH to fit in more with the saga, and fixed George's mistakes.
You can watch it here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAZUHXB_SRs&feature=related

He's fixing all the mistakes George has done to Empire, his edit is going to be in 720p.
Here's his trailer for his ESB Revisited on his own youtube account.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPtwBQpDl08&feature=related

He's made a theatrical version of Empire that's anamorphic. By upscaling the laserdisc footage to fit in with the 1080p footage to a 480p transfer.

Here's all the changes he's made to ANH!
http://picasaweb.google.com/doubleofive/ANHRVisualComparison?

Here's where he's done and does everything.
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/STAR-WARS-EP-IV-2004-REVISITED-ADYWAN-DVD-9-VERSIONS-NOW-AVAILABLE/topic/5942/
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/STAR-WARS-EP-V-REVISITED-EDITION-ADYWAN-RELEASE-DATE-2011/topic/9060/
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/THE-STAR-WARS-SAGA-1080P-AVCHD-DVD-9-for-PS3-Blu-Ray-players-Episodes-1-4-5-available-now/topic/9536/
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/The-Empire-Strikes-Back-1980-Theatrical-version-Reconstruction-Adywan/topic/11544/

Let me just say, his 1080p color corrected versions of ANH and Empire are amazing.

Even Dave Filoni has seen his ANH Revisited!

Just to note Adywan is a stickler for fixing things that are out of continuity!
In his edit of ANH Revisited, Han shoots first. In his color corrected 1080p of ANH Han shoots first.

[Octoberist]

Wonderful..I guess.

[spider-neil]

I felt like the old films were time capsles, preserving old tech that ultimately changed the industry and influenced modern filmmaking.

If they went back to change it, you're changing a part of film history. It's like going back to the ORIGINAL King Kong and CGI the stop motion. Then you lose the charm, the impact, and the enduring nature of the film.

absolutely.

look at cameron's special editions, he just inserts shoots filmed AT THE TIME that he removed due to pacing. why can't lucas understand some people JUST want to see the version they originally saw as a kid and be give a CHOICE if they want the extra scenes. I'm hoping lucas does the right thing. if he wants to include the theatrical version but doesn't clean up the shots, I can take that.

[Timstuff]

Adywan color corrected ANH, ESB and TPM in 1080p! He's made his own versions of the films, updated ANH to fit in more with the saga, and fix George's mistakes .
You can watch it here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAZUHXB_SRs&feature=related

He's fixing all the mistakes George has done to Empire, his edit is going to be in 720p. He's made a theatrical version of Empire that's anamorphic. By upscaling the laserdisc footage to fit in with the 1080p footage to a 480p transfer.

Here's all the changes he's made to ANH!
http://picasaweb.google.com/doubleofive/ANHRVisualComparison?

Here's where he's done and does everything.
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/STAR-WARS-EP-IV-2004-REVISITED-ADYWAN-DVD-9-VERSIONS-NOW-AVAILABLE/topic/5942/page/337/AVAILABLE/topic/5942/http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/STAR-WARS-EP-V-REVISITED-EDITION-ADYWAN-RELEASE-DATE-2011/topic/9060/

Let me just say, his 1080p color corrected versions of ANH and Empire are amazing.

He's a stickler for fixing things that are out of continuity!

I loved his TPM restoration so much that it inspired me to make my own fan edit of the film with a color corrected transfer, because after being reminded of how the movie was SUPPOSED to look, I couldn't go back to my dusty old copy of The Phantom Edit.

[Octoberist]

actually going through those comparion pix, he did fix certain things that Lucas should have done, like adding facial expressions on Greedo and the other Catina aliens.

[I'm Old Greg]

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I like it better with the blue tint, it appears more cold and desolate. Like the atmosphere blankets over them.

the new render takes away a lot of that feel, and makes it seem stage like.

[CGHulk]

Clone Wars Celebration V Mega-Trailer (Poor Audio Quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmaFAOj1xEo&feature=player_embedded

I can't believe they are able to go this epic for an animated TV show!!!

Here's the transcript of the Stewart, Lucas Q & A. on the official site.
http://www.starwars.com/fans/events/jon_stewart_george_lucas_main_event/index.html

Game Trailers: Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2/Yoda Reveal Trailer HD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhdz0xMKVjI&feature=player_embedded

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - Boba Fett Returns (You can't hear any talking)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qthf6kqqCQY&feature=player_embedded

[MOVIELORD101]

DAMN, this season looks like it's gonna kick SO MUCH ASS! Glad they're having it debut in September for once. As for the Blu-Ray set next year, I already have all 6 films in Widscreen DVD and I just got the 2004 original trilogy box set for Christmas last year to top it all off. Why would I want to re-buy the whole saga just for the new deleted scenes that someone will put on Youtube ANYWAY? I'm REALLY sorry, George Lucas, I'll always be loyal to you and your work and I'll always be on your side defening the prequel trilogy (ESPECIALLY Episode III), but I'll pass on this one.

[roach]

Clone Wars Celebration V Mega-Trailer (Poor Audio Quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmaFAOj1xEo&feature=player_embedded

I can't believe they are able to go this epic for an animated TV show!!!

Here's the transcript of the Stewart, Lucas Q & A. on the official site.
http://www.starwars.com/fans/events/jon_stewart_george_lucas_main_event/index.html




thats pretty much what everyone else was saying...went to the Robot Chicken panel right after and they were blown away by that footage

they also mentioned that there were going to be some links to the original trilogy in season 3

[CGHulk]

DAMN, this season looks like it's gonna kick SO MUCH ASS! Glad they're having it debut in September for once. As for the Blu-Ray set next year, I already have all 6 films in Widscreen DVD and I just got the 2004 original trilogy box set for Christmas last year to top it all off. Why would I want to re-buy the whole saga just for the new deleted scenes that someone will put on Youtube ANYWAY? I'm REALLY sorry, George Lucas, I'll always be loyal to you and your work and I'll always be on your side defening the prequel trilogy (ESPECIALLY Episode III), but I'll pass on this one.
Because it's 1080p, instead of 480p.

[roach]

Because it's 1080p, instead of 480p.

i was going to say something but figured not everyone was into Bluray..

1080p
deleted scenes never seen anywere else

im sold

[spider-neil]

Because it's 1080p, instead of 480p.

exactly, I'll get this even if lucas doesn't include the theatrical version, but I really hope he does. I can always fast forwards past the scenes I don't like

*han's jubba tail stomp*

*shudder*

[spider-neil]

so, with the alien trilogy, back to the future trilogy, and now the star wars trilogy that will only leave indiana jones as the last great trilogy to hit blu ray.

[MOVIELORD101]

Also, back to Clone Wars for a sec, glad to see more of Ventress (who never showed up last season for some reason), Grevious, and Cad Bane (the latter of the 3 being my new second-favorite Star Wars villian)! Hopefully they'll be around for more than 3-4 episodes this time!

[MOVIELORD101]

Dunno if anyone posted this yet:

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[Maximum Carnage]

so, with the alien trilogy, back to the future trilogy, and now the star wars trilogy that will only leave indiana jones as the last great trilogy to hit blu ray.


.. I'm waiting for Jurassic Park. I still consider it to be a great trilogy, even though the third was Meh-ish. Haha. I was a baby in '92 and I remember being PUMPED for that movie to come out. Haha.

[Maximum Carnage]

Awesome! I dunno if Star Tours 2 justifies me wasting money to attend Hollywood Studios again. That is one ****** theme park if you ask me..

[spider-neil]

.. I'm waiting for Jurassic Park. I still consider it to be a great trilogy, even though the third was Meh-ish. Haha. I was a baby in '92 and I remember being PUMPED for that movie to come out. Haha.


not interested in 2 or 3 but I'm desparate for JP on blu ray

[Timstuff]

I hope that for the Blu-Ray release of the saga Lucas finally gives us a complete six movie set in one gigantic box like he originally promised.

[venom892]

He confirmed it's going to have all six movies.I can't wait for the Blu Ray release and the deleted scene was awesome!

[Obi-Ron]

hell, Lucas even wore a "Han Shot First" T-Shirt during the filming of Indy 4

:facepalm:

That's for Lucas wearing a "Han Shot First" shirt

:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

That's for Lucas filming Indy 4.

[Happy Jack]

Cool deleted scene from ROTJ. Some interesting character beats there, like how Luke looks almost exactly like the Emperor.

Though if this new set isn't the originals I don't know if I'll bother getting it.

[MOVIELORD101]

:facepalm:

That's for Lucas wearing a "Han Shot First" shirt

:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

That's for Lucas filming Indy 4.

:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

And THAT'S for talking **** about Indy IV and my hero, darn you! Back off.

[Hush]

Star Wars and Blu-ray, magic to my ears.

[MOVIELORD101]

Look what I found:

http://www.starwars.com/video/view/001074.html

Just to ask, how do you get the video file from the player?

[danoyse]

Awesome! I dunno if Star Tours 2 justifies me wasting money to attend Hollywood Studios again. That is one ****** theme park if you ask me..

As much as Star Tours needs the update, I'm a little sad it will be closed for the rehab when I'm there next month. :csad:

[Doctor Jones]

My God, that Clone Wars preview was BADASS!!! We need better audio! This season looks like it's the best yet!

[Marx]

As much as Star Tours needs the update, I'm a little sad it will be closed for the rehab when I'm there next month. :csad:

Star Tours nearly made me sick when I went on it. :O

[Solidus]

I remember my brother got sick, I liked it. But I'm sure now so many years later I would get sick on it lol.

[Marx]

I remember my brother got sick, I liked it. But I'm sure now so many years later I would get sick on it lol.

I was getting really sweaty and sick to my stomach. Had it not ended when it did...

:barf:

[Solidus]

I was getting really sweaty and sick to my stomach. Had it not ended when it did...

:barf:

LOL about 15 years ago I could handle any kind of ride, I would go on everything. Now even if I go on a merry-go-round I'll get sick lol. Something about getting older did that to me.

[Dark_Lord]

My God, that Clone Wars preview was BADASS!!! We need better audio! This season looks like it's the best yet!

Already been posted...

Look what I found:

http://www.starwars.com/video/view/001074.html

Just to ask, how do you get the video file from the player?

and yes...it's :awesome:.

[Marx]

LOL about 15 years ago I could handle any kind of ride, I would go on everything. Now even if I go on a merry-go-round I'll get sick lol. Something about getting older did that to me.

I'm the same way. I used to be able to go on anything and be ok. Now I have to make sure I take a dramamine before I go to any amusement park.

[Doctor Jones]

I have to ask, how the hell does Adywan have access to all of this technology to do such things? Is he super rish or something?

[Solidus]

I'm the same way. I used to be able to go on anything and be ok. Now I have to make sure I take a dramamine before I go to any amusement park.

LOL, I can't even do that. Even watching the rides go around make me sick lol. I just tell every one else to have fun, I go to the fair, or if I ever go back to Disney World/Land I'll just play in the pool and eat food ;)

[CGHulk]

I have to ask, how the hell does Adywan have access to all of this technology to do such things? Is he super rish or something?
Donations! I believe he uses After Effects
http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/
People volunteer their time to help him as well.

[Doctor Jones]

Already been posted...



and yes...it's :awesome:.

Oh, thank man! :awesome:

[Doctor Jones]

Donations! I believe he uses After Effects
http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/
People volunteer their time to help as well.

Ah. Well, that's cool.

He needs to make a proper Batman Forever edit then. I hope he's a Batman fan.

[CGHulk]

Ah. Well, that's cool.

He needs to make a proper Batman Forever edit then. I hope he's a Batman fan.
He's going to be doing his edits all 6 movies of the saga, he'll be pretty busy for the next couple of years.

Clone Wars Season 3 panel
http://www.starwars.com/video/view/001072.html

George Lucas and Jon Stewart - Celebration V
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6TNlUW7Lwg&feature=related

The Clone Wars: Season Three Revealed
http://starwars.com/fans/events/clone_wars_season_3_revealed/index.html

[roach]

Just came back from the last day and the last thing was the Season 3 panel...it was as awesome as the first time i sat in on it.

[Spider-Vader]

NO BF3 announcement makes me :(

WTF Lucasarts!? Force Unleashed is good & all, but that's like the only game they're making.

[Dark_Lord]

NO BF3 announcement makes me :(

WTF Lucasarts!? Force Unleashed is good & all, but that's like the only game they're making.

They have at least 2 unannounced Star Wars games in development. I'm guessing we'll be hearing about those after TFU II and Lego Star Wars 3 are released. No idea if BF3 is one of them, but that would be awesome.

[roach]

only game news I heard was Yoda and Boba Fett being in FU2 and saw the demo for Lego Clone Wars

[Obi-Ron]

:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

And THAT'S for talking **** about Indy IV and my hero, darn you! Back off.

Yeah, whatever, kid. :whatever:

[Ipodman]

Well, thats a looong wait for the Blu-ray....

[MOVIELORD101]

Yeah, whatever, kid. :whatever:

Says the guy with the shameless Hulk parody as his Avatar.

And DON'T CALL ME KID! I'm 18, damnit!

[Obi-Ron]

Whatever you say, son.

[Spider-Vader]

Maybe Lucas will change it back to Han shooting first? He wore the shirt, sooo...

Han shooting first also represents Han changing as a character throughout the movies. He starts out as an ass, but develops into a good guy.

[MOVIELORD101]

Whatever you say, son.

:cmad:

[Doctor Jones]

I'd suggest talking like an 18 year old. I mean we're considered adults now. Which is strange.

[I'm Old Greg]

i'm confused...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XczClAxhCEM

did Lucas shoot Luke building his lightsaber recently?? And pretend to have unused footage? Or was there a stand in for Hamil during that day?? wth:dry:

[MOVIELORD101]

I'd suggest talking like an 18 year old. I mean we're considered adults now. Which is strange.

Alright. Sorry guys. I'm just a little tired of all the retarded George Lucas bashing.

[roach]

i'm confused...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XczClAxhCEM

did Lucas shoot Luke building his lightsaber recently?? And pretend to have unused footage? Or was there a stand in for Hamil during that day?? wth:dry:

wierd since he was there when they showed the scene and commented on it

[danoyse]

Star Tours nearly made me sick when I went on it. :O

Yikes. :wow:

I went on it 12 times during one of my trips to Disney World. I love it. :up:

[Hush]

Maybe he just forgot? Or was this before the reveal of the scene?

[CGHulk]

Hamill probably forgot he filmed it way back when, it's been 28 years!

[Doctor Jones]

And the fact he only appears for like 15 seconds. It could slip your mind. It's Hamill all right.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

There's always the possibility that they used Prowse outtakes and pasted Jones dialogue together, while slapping a CGI Hamill face under the hood.

[CGHulk]

It's an outtake! Why with all the conspiracies? Why would George spend a million or so to do all that, we all know he's cheap! I bet the film stock of this deleted scene is horrible with dirt and scratches all over it. You really think George would restore a deleted scene that's been in a film vault for almost 30 years? :dry:

[Octoberist]

So is REXX back in Star Tours 2? I can't see why not because Paul Ruebens has been on a major comeback as of late.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

You really think George would restore a deleted scene that's been in a film vault for almost 30 years? :dry:
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[blksuperman2]

That was such a horrible looking Jabba. That scene was only added 'cause fans wanted MOAR Boba. Better left as a deleted scene IMO.

[Ipodman]

To me, I dont mind the newer versions of the original trilogy... but the original versions of the original trilogy looks horrible on dvd. So I usually watch the newer remastered versions.

[CGHulk]

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I remember now the Episode 1 and 2 DVD's deleted scenes were crappily done with piss poor CG.

[Happy Jack]

That was such a horrible looking Jabba. That scene was only added 'cause fans wanted MOAR Boba. Better left as a deleted scene IMO.
Most definitely. That scene sucked anyway, but the terrible looking CG Jabba made it exponentially worse.

[Ipodman]

Most definitely. That scene sucked anyway, but the terrible looking CG Jabba made it exponentially worse.

Did jabba even appear in the original version?

[Obi-Ron]

Did jabba even appear in the original version?

Not till ROTJ

[CGHulk]

Did jabba even appear in the original version?
Nope! But he's been updated since then in the 2004 DVD release.
Here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nbE8Lyi0M8&feature=related

Here's the original version shot in 1976.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqocT1slhwA

Creating Jabba The Hutt for the Star Wars Special Edition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-ufJAp6meU

Steve 'Spaz' Williams worked as supervisor on the 1997 version, after that he was no longer employed at ILM. I wonder if he was fired because of the sequence, or he just left.

[Ipodman]

Not till ROTJ

Oic.

That explains why when I recently bought the DVD boxset and watched that added scene, I was like Whaaat. Whats HE doing here?! :woot:

[Happy Jack]

Did jabba even appear in the original version?
It was originally filmed for the first movie with a human actor playing Jabba but was cut. Lucas dug it up and reinserted the, uh, "remastered" version.

[Kurosawa]

i'm confused...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XczClAxhCEM

did Lucas shoot Luke building his lightsaber recently?? And pretend to have unused footage? Or was there a stand in for Hamil during that day?? wth:dry:

You can tell it's Mark and that it's old.

It was originally filmed for the first movie with a human actor playing Jabba but was cut. Lucas dug it up and reinserted the, uh, "remastered" version.

I remember when I first saw previews and screens from ROTJ and being confused because I thought this:

http://homepage.mac.com/merussell/iblog/B835531044/C757811845/E113752182/Media/MarvelJabba2.jpg

Was what Jabba the Hut (one "t") looked like.

[Ipodman]

That IS confusing...

[8wid]

For anyone who missed the last tour to Endor...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU0wwc4yoZ4

[CGHulk]

Pictures of George, Carrie and Mark!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/starwarsblog/page13/

This is so cool. The guy video taping the fan film awards gets a surprise.
http://www.vimeo.com/14171111

[nightwing06]

Clone Wars preview was hot 9-17 cant get here soon enough

[Batspider77]

CV Clone Wars Super Trailer now official Online....looks great.

http://www.starwars.com/video/view/0000/0025

[CGHulk]

CV Clone Wars Super Trailer now official Online....looks great.

http://www.starwars.com/video/view/0000/0025
A little late there buddy! Check out page 18.


Ah why not, for the those here that have kids.
http://www.houseparty.com/landing_pages/view/starwarstheclonewarsseason3

[david icke]

You can tell it's Mark and that it's old.

Also, folk were saying it was in the novelisation, I haven't read that since back in 83/84 so didn't recall it.



I remember when I first saw previews and screens from ROTJ and being confused because I thought this:

http://homepage.mac.com/merussell/iblog/B835531044/C757811845/E113752182/Media/MarvelJabba2.jpg

Was what Jabba the Hut (one "t") looked like.

The Marvel artist said that he based that Jabba on one of the creatures in the Cantina scene.

Also, Lucas never intended Jabba to be human, the actor was just supposed to be a stand in for a stop motion Jabba to be inserted, but they did not have the time and/or money back then.

It is a fairly redundant scene, and back then , I did not even know Jabba was supposed to be living on Tatooine until ROTJ came out. When Lando is talking about finding Han at teh end of Empire, i was thinking he would have to check out a few planets to find out where Jabba/Han was etc.
and Marvel did too, because they ran a story in between ESB and ROTJ, where Lando went undercover as a gangster(wearing an eye patch) as he was trying to find out where Han was stashed.

So, about the only service the re-inserted Jabba scene plays is to explain how Solo was so easily able to escape Tattooine when Jabba could easily find where his ship was parked.
edit: something that fans would not have wondered back then, until ROTJ came out, as we were not told Jabba ran things or lived on Tatooine.

edit: it spoils the reveal of the Falcon, we should be seeing it at the same time as Luke, that is my biggest problem with it. It is easily skippable on the dvd though, i usually just sit through it as it's still a bit of a novelty to me.