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:
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- 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 thought Revenge of the Sith was riveting! Hayden really made the audience feel his passion for Padme, and you no longer think of him as a ‘bad guy’ exactly, but simply a misguided Jedi trying to save his wife and children from certain death, but it didn’t help, and there was no turning back then. I thought it was depressing
I mean, Ewan and Natalie did an EXCELLENT job in the movie also, but it was Hayden who brought it all together. Not to mention Natalie’s character, Padme, gave Anakin second thoughts, or doubts, about the Republic working. “Have you ever wondered if we were fighting for the wrong side?”
that he was undergoing his ’surgery’ into Darth Vader while his children were being born and then
given away to other people, and his wife died in childbirth. THAT made ME cry!
Those are her almost exact words! That would give ME second thoughts, for goodness sake! Wow, this forum has a powerful hold on a person. I know it’s just a movie but…
Natalie, would you mind giving me Hayden’s e-mail? I believe I’ve already told you why.
Does anyone know Hayden’s REAL e-mail address? There’s something kind of :blush: on a site that I found. Trust me; I would want to know this if I were him!!! Or Natalie Portman’s; that would work, too! She’s in on this, too.
i totally agree with u auntaano , this site/forum does hav a powerful hold ! lol, i love films and i really want to work in the industry aftr i leave skl, its not only a film! its a totally diferent world, and tht amazes me! so i understand u lol!!!
I think that Hayden is becoming the Luke of his time. When the first Star Wars came out, my aunts took my mom to see it in theaters for her sixteenth birthday party. She said he was a heartthrob. Hayden’s a heartthrob, so he’s become a Skywalker, all right!!!
I agree. Even though MArk Hamill (luke) is quite old now he is kinda cute. Hayden is just AWSOME though. All my friends said it was a bad film and Hayden couldn’t act but it was amazing. Hayden was hot and the film made me so emotional, good and bad
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I read on one sight that they will be doing another 3 episodes but george lucas might not direct them. im still waiting on that one. please. NEbody hu has haden’s adress please contact me. highvoltage_fuzz@hotmail.com
i think that the new star wars film revenge of the sith is totally awsum.
hayden christensen is such a good actor he makes the film so much better to watch.not that the other actors arent good i just think that hayden is better at it than leonardo dicaprio would be.could you imagin a star wars without hayden christensen, i couldnt :blush:
I’m so thrilled to see that Hayden replaced Sebastian Shaw in ‘Return of the Jedi’. It just makes more sense. Plus, now I have Hayden as is in Episode III on the newest old movie, you know what I mean? Hayden just reaches out to you in the movie, and makes you feel his emotions, not just allowing you to.
I agree. If Hayden was not in the film it wouldn’t be the same. It would still be good only he makes you feel and know what HE is going through. All my friends say that he was crap and that someone better should do do it because he wasn’t even goodlooking. I think some of them just do it to wind me up but i TOTALLY disagree with them. He’s bLoOmInG gEoRgIoUs and nothing my friends tell me is gonna change that. ANYBODY WHO HAS HIS EMAIL ADRESS TELL ME. I HAVE JOHNNY DEPP’S ADDIE AND TOM FELTON’S ADDIE AS WELL AND EMMA WATSON’S.
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