DVD Star Wars Trilogy: Lucas does whatever he wants
Sep 9, 2004 by Vic Holtreman
Lucasfilm came out with a statement today concerning yet another set of changes to the original Star Wars trilogy of films.
Originally Han Solo shot first in the famous cantina scene, then in the 1997 Special Edition version of the film Lucas had Greedo shoot first (a kinder, gentler Han?), now Lucas has compromised and has them both fire at the same time… perhaps throwing a bone to the fans who were outraged at the ’97 change.
Ol’ George Lucas is flip-flopping more than John Kerry on Iraq.
Other changes include:
- Improving the Jabba the Hut scene inserted into the original film, hopefully not making it look like Harrison Ford briefly entered a video game.
- In Empire Strikes Back, Ian McDiarmid’s face has replaced the face of the non-credited actor who originally played the part of the emperor.
- And yes, at the end of Return of the Jedi, Hayden Christensen’s ghostly image will replace that of original actor Sebastian Shaw, although Shaw will still be the person shown when Vader’s helmet is removed.
The spokesman from Lucasfilm stated that George Lucas believes very strongly in artist’s rights, and that they should be able to improve on their work. Thank goodness Rembrandt and Da Vinci left their works of art alone when they were done, eh?
You know, all this fan angst could be immediately diffused if Lucas would just include the original versions of the films with this boxed set. It’s really weird how he wants to bury the original films that catapulted him to being a star and a multi-millionare. It’s almost like they were his first, ugly girlfriends that he wants remembered in a better light.
Considering his statements and actions, I find it extremely ironic that Lucas is such a strong opponent of colorizing black and white films….
The Star Wars Trilogy DVD set hits retailers on Sept. 21.
Source: Sci Fi Wire
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I just love what Hayden does in the movie. You can tell he’s concerned for his wife. After all, those nightmares about his mother were true. I think that he’s the best choice for playing Anakin. He’s not over-the-top known like Orlando Bloom or anything, but that’s why he’s the greatest. You really don’t know what to expect next with Hayden’s character, and it’s even greater with him playing it.
Natalie Portman is very dedicated to her work. She was willing to shave her head for ‘V for Vendetta’, and she plays her part in Episodes I, II, and III superbly. She really makes me wonder if she really IS Padme Amidala. She is wondeful, and her part with Hayden, acting like she really is married to him? I almost actually believed they were married. I think they would make a good couple, if they aren’t already.
please tell me who i have 2 contact and how 2 get haydens e-mail
can u please email me haydens email address PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blush:
and he shouldnt be kissing padme amidala [natalie portman]and visit his site http://www.hayden_christensen.org
I don’t know how a review of the Star Wars trilogy on DVD turned into a quest for Hayden Christensen’s email address, but I think there have been enough comments in that regard.
Vic