Official Star Wars Episode Iii Spoiler Thread

[Paladin D]

Aw man, this is getting pretty freakin' weird.  I lost hope when I saw Episode 1. Did Episode 2 smell of elderberries equally as bad?   

Opinions vary.

Episode II was good in some areas than Episode I. However what I enjoyed about TPM, is how it wasn't so fast paced or "rushed". With Attack of the Clones, things seem "rushed" in the movie.

Though the graphics in both are amesome, and Episode II feels more close to the OT (but still not the same, Ep III will feel much more like the OT). The character chemistry isn't as great as the OT.

AOTC has it's ups and downs like TPM. Though I would say AOTC is better than TPM. Check it out sometime.

[Paladin D]

(11/20/03)

EP3: Jackson Talks Episode III Fate

Matthew du Plessis, the PORTAL: Entertainment Editor, told us a few days ago he was going to be interviewing Samuel L. Jackson, so we asked him to clear up some recent rumors about the actor's fate in the new movie. Here's a clip from a fantastic interview with our South African friend:

And again, George Lucas was listening, because as it turns out, Mace Windu goes out in a blaze of glory:

"Yeah it was hard work, a lot harder than before," Jackson told Tiscali's Entertainment Editor in an interview.

"You get what you ask for sometimes, and it's... ah, beaver dam! So, I ended up in Australia, and then I guess I had to rehearse for 8 days before I actually shot it, and learned a 137-move sabre fight. It was crazy."

So who is it that does you in?

"I can't tell you that! Now, that I can't tell you!"

There are rumours floating around the 'Net that Mace gets stabbed in the back by Anakin?

"Nah, it's full frontal".

Ha! Full-frontal lobotomy?

"Yeah!"

[nikkan_hanil]

I'm sold as long as there is some sort of Jar Jar death... <_<

[Paladin D]

I'm sold as long as there is some sort of Jar Jar death...

Jar Jar doesn't die, it's been confirmed.

[Paladin D]

(11/28/03)

EP3: Ewan Talks Filming in Particular Episode III Set

In an article at Sci-Fi Wire (http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-main.ht...1/25/12.00.film) Ewan McGregor talks about filming in a particular Episode III set:

McGregor also confirmed producer Rick McCallum's spoiler that the prequel will feature an underwater fight scene. "I've done underwater stuff before," McGregor said. "I like filming underwater, because no one's in your eye line, because you can't see. And it's very quiet and peaceful.

You can read more about this particular scene in the Rick McCallum Hyperspace Chat (http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/tfn.cgi?storyID=21743) highlights from August. Thanks to weezer, Night_Sky and Gail for the alerts.

[Paladin D]

(11/28/03)

EP3: More Artistic Interpretations of the General

You've read all the spy reports featuring the “General”, so here are some more artistic interpretations of this Episode III character. The thumbnails below reveal only a tiny fraction of each image so as not to give away any spoilers. You'll have to click on each one to see the entire image.

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...pv-grevious.jpg (By: Valenz)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...eneral_g_01.jpg (By: John Dunivant)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...ode_3/de-gg.jpg (By: Ozhaggis)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...l_grievious.jpg (By: Jesse Moore)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...-grievous06.jpg (By: Aaron Ault)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...-grievous05.jpg (Also By: Aaron Ault)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...md-grevious.jpg (By: capyu)

You can find the artist contact details and check out more of these interpretations in the Episode 3 section of the Fan Art Museum. (http://www.theforce.net/museum/)

[Paladin D]

(11/28/03)

EP3: Ewan Talks Episode III Filming

JAM! Showbiz (http://www.canoe.ca/JamMovies/nov24_movienotes-sun.html) features an article on Ewan McGregor, in which he talks about future filming on Episode III:

McGregor says, though principal shooting on the final chapter of Star Wars is complete, he expects to be called back for some re-shoots in March.

"It's been the pattern with the first two, so I'm keeping most of March free."

McGregor has been quite vocal about how difficult he has found shooting the Star Wars movies because they are not actor-friendly.

"You spend most of your time acting and talking to air, knowing effects, props and even other characters will be inserted at a later date."

Hit the link above to read more. Thanks to Josie from mad about Ewan (http://www.madaboutewan.co.uk/) and Night_Sky for the alerts.

[Paladin D]

(11/28/03)

EP3: Even More Artistic Interpretations of the General

After the positive response to our weekend post, we've got even more artistic interpretations of this Episode III character for you to check out. Again, the thumbnails below reveal only a tiny fraction of each image (so as not to give away any spoilers), so you'll have to click on each to see the actual image.

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...-gravious02.jpg (By: Varga)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...us_colour02.jpg (By: Tom Hodges)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...us_colour03.jpg (By: Dave Sharples)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...eneral_head.jpg (By: Jesse Moore)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...eneral_g_02.jpg (By: John Dunivant)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...neral_front.jpg (By: brian kesinger)

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/museum.cg...revious1024.jpg (By: Brian Bascle)

Artist contact details can be found in the Episode 3 section of the Fan Art Museum. (http://www.theforce.net/museum)

[Paladin D]

(11/28/03)

EP3: Peter Mayhew Talks Episode III

At last weekend's WizardWorld convention in Dallas, Peter Mayhew talked briefly about Episode III. Here's a mini report from Tony:

Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) gave a Q&A on Friday afternoon. After providing some interesting details regarding his filming of the original trilogy, he asked the audience for questions.

I asked, "What was the response on the set when you came out with the Chewbacca suit on?"

Mr. Mayhew stated that everybody seemed genuinely excited that "Chewbacca" was back. Several girls posed for photographs with him, then Sam Jackson approached him and proceeded to greet him with some wookie grunts.

[Paladin D]

(11/28/03)

EP3: The Editing of Episode III

The Official Site's Homing Beacon newsletter contained new info on Episode III, specifically on the cut of the film and the editing process. Here's a clip of the free newsletter:

"We're breaking down the first 25 minutes, which we need to have from George locked by January 5th, so that we just keep moving," describes Producer Rick McCallum.

Each day Ben Burtt and Roger Barton, the editors of Episode III, continue cutting away, finding the best takes, and piecing together continuous action and scenes to tell the story.

"What happens is that George comes in about 8 a.m, answers his mail, and works with Ben from 9 to 12:30," McCallum says, describing the typical working day. "Ben's doing all the action sequences and cutting together the animatics for those, like the opening space battle, and two other sequences that are the primary things he has to work on. Roger is doing the drama, and George works with him from 2:30 until 6."

Barton and Burtt are also identifying the missing pieces of the puzzle. With so much of the movie yet to be developed as visual effects, there is much that is missing. The editors have the tools needed to temporarily fill in the gaps. Next to Burtt's AVID workstation is a microphone. Into this, he records placeholder dialogue for digital characters or principal actor dialogue that has been changed.

[Paladin D]

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Dates that are shown above spoiler posts do not always necessarily mean, the reports were issued on that exact day. Some may have, and some may have been issued earlier.