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'Star Wars' saga set for 3D release starting 2012
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...92835d50e86a3a
Big news on the 3D front. Sources indicate that George Lucas is set on rereleasing the "Star Wars" franchise in new 3D conversions beginning in 2012. Although 3D versions have been rumored for some time, Lucas purportedly was waiting until there were enough screens available to make the release a sizable event. Fox, which released all six original "Star Wars" films, also would release the 3D versions. Episode I, "The Phantom Menace," would be first out of star-dock during early 2012. After that, each film would be released in order at the same time in consecutive years, depending on how well the first rerelease does. Each conversion takes at least a year to complete, with Lucas overseeing the process to make sure each is as perfect as possible. He has said that the "Avatar" experience convinced him that "Star Wars" is ready for the state-of-the-art 3D treatment. Starting with "Phantom Menace," Lucasfilm would use several higher-end conversion houses to work on the project. By late winter or early spring in 2012, the exhibition industry should have all the 3D screens anyone could want for such a release. At present, pics are limited to 2,000-2,500 3D locations owing to an insufficient installed base of projectors and screens. Movie theaters are adding 3D screens at a clip of 500 a month in the U.S. Foreign exhibitors also are pushing into 3D as quickly as possible now that financing for the installations is flowing. Also pushing the timetable is a potential breakthrough in 3D TV technology. With Samsung penetrating the market with 50,000-plus 3D-equipped sets and Sony recently sending its version to market, the home-viewing experience could be primed for 3D DVD versions of the films by the time the new 3D theatrical releases have run their course. Lucas purportedly is lining up the theatrical rereleases as a lead-in to the ultimate home-viewing experience. Beyond that, the property would launch to other 3D media. In the meantime, Lucas plans a comprehensive Blu-ray Disc set of the six films next year, which would include upgraded picture and sound quality, new deleted scenes and special features. |
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I wish I could get the original un****ed version of Ep. 4,5 and 6. I don't need CGI dinosaur things running around Mos Eisley...
Watched the trilogy last week, and it just makes me hate George Lucas. I hope Disney can un**** this thing.
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01-29-2013, 08:25 AM | #302 |
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That's the only thing I care about, that Disney will give the fans back their childhood.
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01-29-2013, 08:46 AM | #303 |
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I would not be surprised if they end up 3Ding "Star Wars" ("A New Hope") only. A new programming niche that IMAX is filling is "redoing older films for limited release". They did "Raiders of the Lost Ark" not too long ago. In two weeks, they're releasing "Top Gun" in 3D, for one week only. Later on this winter/spring, they're rereleasing "Jurassic Park" in 3D. (That one should look great.)
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Im fine without 2 and 3 but IV, V and VI need to be shown on the big screen dammit! Do them in 2013 and 2014 to wind up for the big realease of VII in 2015. ****ing assholes promised all six, the least they could do is the OT!
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01-29-2013, 09:09 AM | #305 |
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Agreed. And, show them in their original form!!
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for the love of god... two guys that know how to kill great franchises..
george lucas and scott ***** |
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I saw Ep1 in 3d, and was really disappointed. for starters phantom menace is probably the worst out of all six movies, the best thing about it was the detail of the battle scene between the droids and gungans. the 3d conversion blurred all the back ground shit and actually took away from the movie. I would love to see the original trilogy in 3d, but i wasn't sure if i was going to see ep2 and ep3 in 3d. of course i probably would have broke down and went to see them, just cause star wars kicks ass on the big screen. the thing that concerns me is the term "reboot" being used. if disney wants to make eps 7,8, and 9 i'm reluctantly ok with that, but if they try to remake the original trilogy, i'm going to have a melt down.
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I'll agree. they just seemed rushed. casting was terrible aside from ewan mcgregor, and the plot line wasn't very well thought out. don't even get me started on the dialogue...
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Long. Well worth it. Explains exactly why you hate the prequels. I didn't fully understand why until I watched this guy. He's a friggin' genius.
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Abrams spilling his guts about Star Wars.
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