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Star Wars 3D And TV

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the never-going-to-be-rid-of-that-man dept.

Master_of_Tumbleweeds writes "Rick McCallum, co-producer of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, appeared at a press conference in Japan earlier today. He spoke about the future of Star Wars, specifically about the 3D updates of all six films and the upcoming TV series. McCallum said that the 3D films would be released within two to three years, and that the TV shows would take place during the 20 year time period between Episode III and IV. He also mentioned that one of the shows would follow the adventures of a young Luke Skywalker, and reveal how certain characters ended up together. The show starts production next year."

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  1. Or to make a long story short by 77Punker · · Score: 2, Funny

    He promised to make Star Wars get even worse than he managed to do the last three times. How will he do this?

    He'll do it weekly with a TV series!

    1. Re:Or to make a long story short by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      On the other hand, if Lucas makes it show in three dimensions, maybe it will give the characters some depth.

      Or maybe not.

    2. Re:Or to make a long story short by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 2, Funny

      Should be 5D: width, height, depth, time and money. George is expecting everyone to depart with the last two -- again, again and again.

    3. Re:Or to make a long story short by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 2, Funny

      I shold've figured it out from the way you're a complete tool.

      Sorry, I don't speak Idiotese. When my protocol droid comes back, I'll have it speak to you since it understands alll 29 million variations of Idiotese (except for the dialect on the Millenium Falcon). ;)

  2. 3-D Star Wars Prequels? I Can't Wait! by TooMuchEspressoGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Finally, my chance to actually realistically attempt to strangle Jar Jar Binks!

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    1. Re:3-D Star Wars Prequels? I Can't Wait! by Strag · · Score: 2, Funny

      The more you tighten your grip, the more Jar Jar will slip through your grasp.

  3. Hmm. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    In related news, George Lucas continues to shit diamonds...

  4. 3D Effect right now... by NightWulf · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'll just go to the zoo and taunt the monkeys. Eventually they'll throw some feces at my face, and I already have the same effect of the new Star Wars flying at me in 3D.

  5. I'm excited!!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny
    I am SO excited about this, I'm sure it will have the quality of other tv shows based on movies such as "Stargate Atlantis".

    I'm so excited, I gotta pee...

  6. Re:certain characters? by jspoon · · Score: 3, Funny
    Isn't the main unknown in that gap between III and IV how Han met Chewie? All the other Ep IV relationships are fairly well accounted for...

    Including so many that no one cared about. Such as: Why Yoda and Chewbacca are such good friends. And: Why Baba Fett has a grudge against Obi Wan.

  7. Young Skywalker by Kaimelar · · Score: 4, Funny

    He also mentioned that one of the shows would follow the adventures of a young Luke Skywalker . . .

    I don't see why so many people are negative about this prospect. I mean, how could this possibly go wrong? ;-)

  8. Super 3D special effect by Stormwatch · · Score: 4, Funny

    Depending on the angle you watch it from, either Han or Greedo can shoot first!

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  9. Re:You all are depressing... by reiggin · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now, now... please don't taunt the communists.

  10. Smallville... in space! by Lionfire · · Score: 2, Funny

    Does anyone else think that Smallville in space might be a bad idea? Especially without any super powers?

    No, wait -- perhaps Luke can discover his Force-powers, and then forget them all just before the droids arrive.

    Wow, this is going to be so great. Luke with his Force-powers, young Han and Leia hanging out with him in Mos Eisley. C3P0 and R2D2 can serve drinks or something, right before they have their memories erased again.

    George Lucas is really onto a winning formula here!

  11. Re:certain characters? by dtungsten · · Score: 2, Funny

    Baba Fett? Boba's long lost identical twin sister who is also strong in Bounty Hunting, like their father (Jango)?

    Not to be confused with cousin Baby Fett, or any of the clone warriors.

  12. Hypothetical conversation... by chriswaclawik · · Score: 2, Funny

    You: Hey, I just saw "The Phantom Menace" in glorious 3D!
    Me: Really? Did it still suck?

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  13. Spoiler Tags Please! by DRO0 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Come on put some Spoiler tags in your messages people! Not all of us have seen the original Star Wars trilogy yet!