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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. 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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  2. Why? by bcmm · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Is there a good reason to keep the franchise going, other than money?

    Millions will watch it; fans will get more annoyed and alienated; non-fans will find it increasingly hard to believe the fans' claims that it used to be good and it will all be hugely profitable. Nothing new.

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    1. Re:Why? by jfengel · · Score: 5, Insightful

      George Lucas is apprently putting what he wants to see on film. He's been monkeying with his old films to make them look more like what he wanted (or at least, what he wants now).

      So if you're looking for an artistic rather than fiscal reason, that's it: George Lucas gets to make the movies he wants to make. He's writing and directing them, despite pleas from the fans to let somebody else do it. Supposedly that's what a real artist does: make the art his way, and critics, fans, and profits be damned.

      He happens to get the profits anyway. But if you're asking him to stop making movies his way and make them the way you want to see them, he'll tell you what any artist would tell you: go make your own movie.

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

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

  4. 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.