Posted on 07/24/2004 4:32:03 PM PDT by presidentbowen
Special Announcement: Episode III Title July 24, 2004
Starwars.com is pleased to announce that Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith is the full title of the next Star Wars film, scheduled for release on May 19, 2005.
The Sith are masters of the dark side of the Force and the sworn enemies of the Jedi. They were all but exterminated by the Jedi a thousand years ago, but the evil order continued in secrecy. They operated quietly, behind the scenes, acting in pairs - a Master and an Apprentice - patiently biding their time before they could take over the galaxy. In Episode III, they'll finally exact their revenge on the Jedi.
The title was publicly revealed today in a special presentation to a packed audience of Star Wars fans at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. "For some time now, the naming of a new Star Wars movie has taken on some special meaning among core fans, who love to take part in guessing games before a title is announced, and then engage in debate once it is," said Steve Sansweet, Director of Content Management and Head of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm. "Let the debates begin."
So which characters will make their debut in this one? Hopefully my favorite Boba Fett in Bounty Hunter form. I have also heard we might see Chewbacca or even Han Solo.
Poor acting, bad writing, inept direction, and tons of unnecessary special effects and characters, as well as flat contradictions of the original mythos were to blame. So was Lucas' unabashed pandering to children and his use of his movies to sell more toys.
Hate to be so negative, but fans aren't exactly optimistic about this latest money-grab.
So9
Alien vs Pedator releases soon, too!...Aug. 13, I think.
..What's really scary? Kerry/Edwards being elected and GOP losing the Senate. :(
The timing of the leak is suspicious.....
I hope thisone is not like the last one that SUCKED and only got BETTER in the last 45 minutes.
oh yeah, Victory for Bush in 2004.
The difference between the hype for Episode 1 and this movie is astounding.
Of course, it doesn't help that the new trilogy has been outdone story-wise by Knights of the Old Republic.
Will Vic Tayback be in it?
I half-expected to hear Christopher Lee say, "I vant to dreenk your blohd!" as he fought Yoda.
Way to stay on topic there, friend.
PING!
Finally a title I can appreciate... I can't wait until next May!
What makes you think that SW fans don't have a life?
Homeland security, baby...
It's only a movie.
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It is... and just so you know... I do have a life! But I love SW!
Whoohooo!! I've been waiting so long for this movie. Awesome graduation present from MIT. Cant wait to see how Anakin falls to the dark side and how he gets his Vader suit and what happens with Padme and the kids. Yeah, im nerd. I go to MIT and my name is right side jedi.
What do you think of Natalie Portman in the trilogy?
But, Dude! Endless discussions on what the name of the movie will be?
Whuzup wit dat?
This from a fan of over 20 years- an OT fan.
Doesn't matter what they call it- Lucas is writing it and as he has taken complete control the films have gotten worse. I'm ignoring the PT completely. Lucas is making commercials now as opposed to trying to create a modern myth that BECAME commercial.
Nothing like the creator of something wonderful being the one to tarnish it.
First, I'm a she... In the extended universe otherwise known as Luke's wife...
There's always endless discussion...
And after the last two which sucked wind, finally we are redeemed...
I hate purists...
Hate is so negative. You should try to find a positive way to express such emotions.
I'm not real fond of sheeple who incorporate banal brain-droppings from books into a cultural phenomenon. I don't hate them- I just pity them. Hive mind is a terrible thing.
Joseph Campbell Bump.
Finally, the long national nightmare is over!
A bit over the top don't you think...
It seemed to me that "Return of the Jedi" was much poorer. I guess I haven't seen them all but one which came out a few years ago was so awful I couldn't finish watching it.
"Attack of the Clones" was not bad although some of the PC ideas are a little hard to take.
Your post is choice. Where can I get permission to use the poster everywhere?
No kidding... now KOTOR, THAT would make a great movie .
Oddly, there actually is a meaning to this title. The first title of Return of the Jedi was Revenge of the Jedi. But it was pointed out by fans that revenge is an emotion more associated with the dark side, so they changed the title to Return of the Jedi. So, now we are at the third prequel, the counterpart to Return of the Jedi, and since the dark side would use revenge, they use the title Revenge of the Sith
some news about your people.
Boy, you got that right. Lucas should have hired the Bioware writers to come up with the Episode I and II stories instead of doing it himself. KOTOR was a terrific story--far superior to the prequel films, and probably far superior to Episode III.
Here's a good fan fiction assessment of the whole story (Spoiler?) posted at "Supershadow". Your guess is as good as mine as to what it's worth. On the whole it's a superior story to the last two flicks.
Here's hoping this is not in the script (but I would not be surprised if it were):
Sith Booshii: Why are the Jedi always mean to me? It's just not fair!
Sith Chayno: Calm yourself! Or we won't be able to take over the entire universe with our MIND CONTROL MACHINE!
Sith Booshii: But I wanna kill innocent children and puppies!
Sith Chayno: You are like sand rubbed into my eyes with salt, but I cannot look away!
Sith Booshii: Just because I am wearing a thong does not mean I want you to stare at me!
Sith Chayno: I love you!
Sith Booshii: I love you!
(ps: never say that on a LOTR thread)
Over the top?
Hating someone who doesn't agree with liking movies? Yes, that's why I don't hate people who like what I consider swill. Waste of time. I just consider their taste bad.
People are free to like the EU- and I am free to pity them.
Wanna leave it at that?
What the US Military needs are some of those Imperial Walkers (AT-AT) that appeared during the Battle of Hoth scene in the "Empire Strikes Back". Could you imagine those things on the battlefield against the terrorists. We should develop some of those in real life!
Then again, the Protest Warriors could use the Walkers as well, keep those anarchists in check with their little protests...
I like the title. I am a fan of the series. I was reading that the final lightsaber duel between Obi - Wan and Anakin will last 12 minutes, without interruption. That should be cool.
shoulda been The Passion of the Jedi
Evil order Master and Apprentice vs. Jedi
Kerry/Edwards vs. Bush/Cheney
Banal commercialism imitates life.
She looks like she could be luke and leias parents and I could see why Anakin would fall in love with her, but I dont know about her acting in Episode 2.
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