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Principal Photography on Star Wars III Complete

Posted by michael on from the return-of-the-clone-jar-jar dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Principal photography for Star Wars III ended yesterday, and they're starting up on the 18 month post-production. Although denied by ILM, here is a quick taste of what the story for episode III might be like (either taken from Lucas' journal in 1983, or just a fake from an insider way back then)."

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  1. BAH! by bluethundr · · Score: 4, Interesting

    here is a quick taste of what the story for episode III might be like (either taken from Lucas' journal in 1983, or just a fake from an insider way back then)."

    Hmmm...Where have I known that taste before? Ah yes! The well familiar taste of bullshit! And when this guy was done writing "Ep III" he might well have tried his hand at another brand of fan fiction.

    Lucas' stroytelling prowess seems to have diminished with the ensuing decades after Jedi, but have they diminished this much? I sincerely doubt it. Even taking Ep I into consideration.

    Face it folks. We're waiting until the release date.

    AS much as my enjoyment of the franchise has diminished with age (damn you adulthood!!!) I am intrigued to see how the movie franchise will end.

    Until Lucas changes his mind and decides once more to make the last trilogy

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    Quod scripsi, scripsi.
    1. re: BAH! by ed.han · · Score: 3, Interesting

      to which i can only respond:

      "there was no father"--shmi skywalker, TPM.

      ed

    2. Re:BAH! by jtroutman · · Score: 5, Interesting

      Seriously, if you think this is bad you should track down an early draft of Episode IV...Luke had brothers, all of whom had gone off to fight the Empire. The Sith were mentioned. Meticlorians (sp?) were brought up. I first found a copy of the 2nd draft online about 1995. All the things that I thought were complete dreck, that I was so glad were cut from Ep. IV, ended up making it into I and II...

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    3. Re: BAH! by Rude+Turnip · · Score: 2, Interesting

      From what I learned on the History Channel (or A&E?), there are many legends of great middle-eastern heroes who supposedly had no father and were born of virgins. Early Christians just borrowed the concept and applied it to Jesus.

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  2. The Big Question... by The_Rippa · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Will we be seeing the Star Wars Kid?

  3. Episode VII by bluethundr · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Apparently, TheForce.net has taken it upon themselves to produce Episode VII. After the prequels, how badly could it suck? Might be worth a read for the diehard...

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    Quod scripsi, scripsi.
  4. My starwars script, by Anne Elk by Thud457 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I'm still hoping they'll film this!!!

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    the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

  5. "Indiana Jones" says that Lucas has still got "it" by reporter · · Score: 1, Interesting
    Lucas' stroytelling prowess seems to have diminished with the ensuing decades after Jedi, but have they diminished this much?

    The legions of fans of "Indiana Jones" would disagree. George Lucas co-created "Indiana Jones", and its stories exceed the quality of the stories of "Star Wars". The former has less sci-fi gadgetry and more human quality than the latter. The exception might be Star Wars IV.

    ... from the desk of the reporter

  6. Votes For The "New Jedi Order" Series To Film? by CokoBWare · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Would I get a show of hands who believes that an adapted version of the "New Jedi Order" novel series might be a good trilogy to film and produce for the fans? I think they could probably get all the old actors from Episodes 4,5,6 to play characters that are actually pretty close in age now to the characters to the books. Just seeing the Yuuhzan Vong and the new Jedi's trading blows with all the intrigue going on... I think there is enough story material to do a trilogy of sorts. Hell it might even redeem Lucas if he wrote a crappy Episode 3.

  7. I know you want it... Natalie Portman Reloaded! by naztafari · · Score: 2, Interesting

    In Episode III, Padme realizes that Anakin is a major dork. The horror of the realization makes her break free of Lucas's stupid scripting...

    As a side effect of the awakening, a glitch in the system creates a clone army of Natalie Portmans! Woohoo! Any excuse for a clone army of Natalie Portmans!!!

    Whatever. Here boys, enjoy. Took me weeks to come up with the Algorithms. Please be kind to my server

    Natalie Portman Reloaded! (Java Applet Animation)
    Natalie Portman Reloaded! (Java Applet Animation, lo-res text render version)
    Natalie Portman Reloaded! (zoomed in text render still with depth)

    Comments are welcome at ghost@object404.com. So are job offers. Stupid #%!@% Tech bust...

    Seriously though, this bloke at that message board seems to be making good progress on creating a clone army of Natalie Portmans! Go CGI-render guy!