Carrie Fisher gave an interview yesterday and stated that she is doing a commentary for the SW dvds. Can you imagine a cast commentary on this one? JEJ and Mark Hamill. I wonder if they could actually get Harrison Ford to do this.
http://www.theforce.net/holonet/index.shtml#23242
still trying to find independent confirmation or a transcript of the interview
Star Wars Guy
02-18-04, 08:08 AM
Don't hold your breath on Harrison Ford being involved with anything related to Star Wars. Since he hit it big, it seems that he's tried to distance himself from his former Han Solo role. He's even gone on record as to say that he wouldn't play Han Solo again because that character isn't 'deep' enough or something along those lines. (This was about 10+ years ago when there was talk about making episodes 7-9).
That being said, his latest movies (K-19, Hollywood Homicide, Random Hearts, etc.) haven't done very well. Since he's agreed to do Indy 4, maybe he'll realize what helped make him a star in the first place and actually do something with it.
Michael Corvin
02-18-04, 08:23 AM
I wouldn't count on JEJ either. I think he said he spent a total of 2 days in the production booth for his part. I don't think he even made it to any of the sets. Anyway, wouldn't David Prowse make more sense?
How about a Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels commentary? The view of SW from the droids.
DavidH
02-18-04, 08:31 AM
I do find it funny when actors bastardize the roles that made them big. Without those roles, they would have been nothing. Mark Hamill has done the same with his Luke Skywalker role.
mookiemeister
02-18-04, 08:42 AM
I think those actors want to distance themselves because they don't want to be typecast into similar type of characters in other movies.
Anyways it's good to hear Carrie Fisher will have commentary on the DVD. Can't wait to hear what she has to say.
steebo777
02-18-04, 08:43 AM
Nice, can't wait.
Michael Corvin
02-18-04, 08:54 AM
Originally posted by mookiemeister
I think those actors want to distance themselves because they don't want to be typecast into similar type of characters in other movies.
Makes sense... well if it were 1984. But we are over the 20 year mark since they were in a Star Wars film. If they haven't distanced themselves by now, it ain't happenin'. They should all suck it up and realize most of them wouldn't have careers without these movies. What is an afternoon spent with good company you haven't hung out with in 20 years? These people need to get over themselves, and do it for the kids (i.e. fans).
Groucho
02-18-04, 09:05 AM
I don't think Mark Hamill has distanced himself from Luke Skywalker. He parodies it all the time, such as that episode of "The Simpsons."
Toad
02-18-04, 09:06 AM
Awesome!!
steebo777
02-18-04, 09:12 AM
Originally posted by Groucho
I don't think Mark Hamill has distanced himself from Luke Skywalker. He parodies it all the time, such as that episode of "The Simpsons."
Or Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back in a way as well.
Numanoid
02-18-04, 09:27 AM
Originally posted by mookiemeister
Anyways it's good to hear Carrie Fisher will have commentary on the DVD. Can't wait to hear what she has to say. "Oh man, this really takes me back. I hate to admit it, but when you're coked out of your mind, Ewoks really do make the greatest lovers. Good times, good times."
Jason
02-18-04, 09:30 AM
I imagine Anthony Daniels is a lock for a commentary track. I see the commentary being:
Mark Hamill - all three movies
Carrie Fisher - probably all three movies, although i hear she doesn't remember much from the Jedi period.
Harrison Ford - maybe the first one, but that's it
Anthony Daniels - all three
Dave Prowse - none. I thnk there's bad blood because he didn't get to play Vader in any of the prequels.
Kenny Baker - interviewed for the bonus material, possibly a seperate featurette on how he operated R2D2
Peter Mayhew - no idea.
Mr. Cinema
02-18-04, 09:54 AM
We, the fans, also helped make Harrison Ford a star. If we don't buy tickets, no one cares about anybody's character in a particular movie.
GuessWho
02-18-04, 10:16 AM
Does Carrie even remember making the SW movies? She was stoned beyond belief that entire timeframe.
Michael Corvin
02-18-04, 10:44 AM
Peter Mayhew should be a lock. He seems friendly enough, and grateful George picked him to be in the movie. Of course he has to be asked.
PixyJunket
02-18-04, 10:55 AM
Carrie Fisher was a cokehead? :o
fumanstan
02-18-04, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by DavidH
I do find it funny when actors bastardize the roles that made them big. Without those roles, they would have been nothing. Mark Hamill has done the same with his Luke Skywalker role.
With the level of fandom that Star Wars, Star Trek, and LOTR have, i'd be annoyed at revisiting my old roles too. Sorry, something about them hardcore fans give me the heebie jeebies :)
MrN
02-18-04, 11:26 AM
Originally posted by PixyJunket
Carrie Fisher was a cokehead? :o
Her book (and movie) Postcards from the edge was pretty much an autobiography.
skywalker8
02-18-04, 11:37 AM
Carrie Fisher also did a commentary on the Postcard from the Edge DVD.
Kal-El
02-18-04, 11:44 AM
I knew this from the get go. I think Fisher and Hamill are a lock, with maybe Anthony Daniels joining in. I wish this was more of a real group commentary though, wherein they're all in the same room, or at least Hamill and Fisher instead of something that's edited together like the style in the prequels. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy both commentaries. I just think there's a better dynamic having most, if not all participants together.
Class316
02-18-04, 11:48 AM
Who cares! The commentary will be for the Greedo shoots first edition :(
GuessWho
02-18-04, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by PixyJunket
Carrie Fisher was a cokehead? :o
Check out the holiday special, she's so wasted her eyes go in different directions.
Originally posted by Star Wars Guy
Don't hold your breath on Harrison Ford being involved with anything related to Star Wars. Since he hit it big, it seems that he's tried to distance himself from his former Han Solo role. He's even gone on record as to say that he wouldn't play Han Solo again because that character isn't 'deep' enough or something along those lines. (This was about 10+ years ago when there was talk about making episodes 7-9).
This is from Harrison Ford's interview with Barbara Walters...it went something like this:
BW: Would you play Han Solo again?
HF: No. That character's pretty thin.
BW: Would you play Indiana Jones again?
HF: In a New York Minute.
Harrison begged George Lucas to kill off Han in ROTJ, just to give his character something interesting to do in that movie, and George said no. Harrison's not trying to distance himself from the role, he's just not interested in playing that character again because of how poorly he was developed in ROTJ.
Eric F
02-18-04, 12:21 PM
Does anyone really want to see a 65yr old Han Solo? An older Indiana makes more sense, especially as a professor.
I'm fairly interested in a Carrie Fisher comentary. I also have to wonder how much she remembers from that period. She was interviewed on Fresh Air last week and she said she was zonked out the whole time.
majorjoe23
02-18-04, 12:33 PM
If Ford was to do a commentary, I would hope it would be on Empire, that is where Solo is at his best.
nodeerforamonth
02-18-04, 12:38 PM
Commentary, schommentary. What about the inserts?
GuessWho
02-18-04, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
Harrison begged George Lucas to kill off Han in ROTJ, just to give his character something interesting to do in that movie, and George said no.
The whole point of freezing Han was as a backup plan in case Ford didn't return. Just like how the Wampa attack on Luke was solely to explain Hamil's car accident scars.
Neither scene had anything to do with the SW story, but were added because of real life events.
Groucho
02-18-04, 01:26 PM
I hope Anthony Daniels doesn't do a commentary. Ever read his column in "Star Wars Insider"? It's completely incomprehensible.
GuessWho
02-18-04, 01:53 PM
The column was supposed to be that way.
He does have good stories to share though, as he did on QVC a few times. I think his commentary would be good. Not many cast members have participated in all 6.
VincentVega
02-18-04, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by Groucho
I hope Anthony Daniels doesn't do a commentary. Ever read his column in "Star Wars Insider"? It's completely incomprehensible.
That's the point. He's messing with the language, a very un British thing to do. I think he's hillarious. I hope he does the commentary.
Toad
02-18-04, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by GuessWho
The whole point of freezing Han was as a backup plan in case Ford didn't return. Just like how the Wampa attack on Luke was solely to explain Hamil's car accident scars.
Neither scene had anything to do with the SW story, but were added because of real life events.
Wait, wasn't he signed on to do all 3 films, or at least any sequels after the first? I can't see him being able to bail out without repurcussions. Maybe he's just that much of a badass.
I really could care less if Ford is on it. I love him, but only b/c of his great characters and acting in the SW and Indy movies. If he wants to reject that part of his life, fine; hopefully he's grateful somehow though, since that's what made him wealthy, famous, etc.
My point is - I don't care if he's in it. Have you ever heard him interviewd on Letterman or Leno? He's completely worthless. Barely talks, mumbles a lot, plays with his lips. He may be nervous, but I can see him being either: a) nervous or b) annoyed at having to do a commentary, so he'd be a waste of space anyway.
I agree - Hamill and Fisher would be great; anything beyond that is good for me; hopefully Ford will surprise me.
DavidH
02-18-04, 02:27 PM
I have to agree about Han Solo's character not developing any longer in Jedi -- maybe even regressing. Empire was definitely when he was at his best.
Can you imagine if they did kill off Solo? Maybe Luke and Leia would have wound up together and that's why Lucas had that kissing scene between the two of them.
Toad
02-18-04, 02:39 PM
I agree his character was kinda useless in Jedi - I never really thought about it I guess. Maybe that's a reason why it's my least favorite of all of them (except the first 1/2 hour or so, it's pretty sweet if you're a SW fan and Ford does some great acting coming out of the carbon freeze, acting blind and cold, etc.). I wish he would've died too. :)
GuessWho
02-18-04, 02:55 PM
Originally posted by Toad
Have you ever heard him interviewd on Letterman or Leno? He's completely worthless. Barely talks, mumbles a lot, plays with his lips. It's well-known that he tokes up... I think he's just high when he's on those shows.
JoeyOhhhh
02-18-04, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by Toad
My point is - I don't care if he's in it. Have you ever heard him interviewd on Letterman or Leno? He's completely worthless. Barely talks, mumbles a lot, plays with his lips. He may be nervous, but I can see him being either: a) nervous or b) annoyed at having to do a commentary, so he'd be a waste of space anyway. I saw him on Conan (I think it was Conan, but it definitly wasn't Leno or Letterman) and he was completely different person then he is on Leno and Letterman. I guess its just his chemistry with them (or the pot ;) )
shizawn
02-18-04, 03:19 PM
I want a William Hootkins (Porkins) commentary on A New Hope!!
Eric F
02-18-04, 03:26 PM
Harrison was fine on the Daily Show, he was even funny. He was talking about how he really liked doing carpentry, etc.
Groucho
02-18-04, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by shizawn
I want a William Hootkins (Porkins) commentary on A New Hope!! "My scene is coming up soon! Almost there...almost there..."
bothanspy
02-18-04, 03:50 PM
Supposedly the French press Release states that there will be exclusive cut scenes on the dvd boxset.
This is shaping up again!
Toad
02-18-04, 03:54 PM
So, deleted scenes on the 4th disc? I would assume it would. It should, at any rate.
Shannon Nutt
02-18-04, 03:59 PM
I actually would love to hear a Ford commentary on "A New Hope":
Harrison: Oh...this is my favorite scene! I totally blow away Greedo before he has a chance to....WAIT A MINUTE! What the hell is going on here, George?!
Rizor
02-18-04, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by Groucho
"My scene is coming up soon! Almost there...almost there..." :lol:
Harrison Ford has never really come off as a very charismatic personality on Late Night TV. I was watching an interview he did on Letterman from 1982 to promote Blade Runner and he was just the same.
majorjoe23
02-18-04, 04:26 PM
Originally posted by Eric F
Harrison was fine on the Daily Show, he was even funny. He was talking about how he really liked doing carpentry, etc.
Hmm, on "No Cure for Cancer" Dennis Leary said toking up leads to carpentry.
Admiral7
02-18-04, 04:41 PM
I don't really think we're missing much without a Harrison Ford commentary. Listening to his interviews over the years -- although I like him a lot -- has shown him to be rather too lowkey and rather boring. I don't want Peter Mayhew in a commentary (though I wouldn't presume to try and stop it -- LOL), because I'm met him at a number of conventions and, nice though he is, he's not a very good speaker. I don't know if it's a speech impediment or what, but there's something there for sure.
VoreLord
02-18-04, 04:50 PM
Originally posted by Admiral7
II don't want Peter Mayhew in a commentary (though I wouldn't presume to try and stop it -- LOL), because I'm met him at a number of conventions and, nice though he is, he's not a very good speaker. I don't know if it's a speech impediment or what, but there's something there for sure.
He just has a thick Wookie accent.
PixyJunket
02-18-04, 04:59 PM
Originally posted by majorjoe23
Hmm, on "No Cure for Cancer" Dennis Leary said toking up leads to carpentry. Well that explains why Hobbits like to build shit.
drjay
02-18-04, 05:51 PM
Harrison Ford was on one of my local radio stations less than a year ago (I think it was 96Rock in Atlanta, and they swear they didn't make it up) doin gan interview, and he was easily the biggest jerk I've ever heard in an interview. Whichever movie it was for, he got really easily angry, and then when they asked him about Calista Flockheart's eating situation he got really pissed and started calling them a bunch of people who weren't fit to shine his shoes (random insults) and revealed that he'd already downed a case of booze that afternoon. I thought it was hilarious, but he was a real ass. I doubt he'd do commentary unless he got paid, heh.
DavidH
02-18-04, 06:02 PM
Ford definitely sounds "out there" whenever I hear him speak. Maybe he was coking up with Carrie Fisher during those years. lol
jarofclay73
02-18-04, 06:15 PM
It's cool to have anyone from the cast since none of the cast were on the commentary for Ep I or II.
duz
02-18-04, 07:38 PM
What about Dennis Lawson? Wedge is such a better pilot then Luke!
The deleted scenes were released on a Star Wars cd rom years ago. I would of course would love to have them in higher quality than that.
Mark Hamill would give a fun commentary. He's a real genre fan.
Jason
02-21-04, 10:32 PM
Originally posted by drjay
I doubt he'd do commentary unless he got paid, heh.
I wouldn't expect any of them to do it unless they got paid. The commentary tracks will be advertised as a special feature in order to generate sales. It's only fair that the participants are compensated for it.
For current movies, it may be part of their contract, like promotional tours, etc., but for a movie that's 25 years old, I would expect them to be paid for their speaking.
jough
02-21-04, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by Numanoid
"Oh man, this really takes me back. I hate to admit it, but when you're coked out of your mind, Ewoks really do make the greatest lovers. Good times, good times."
:lol:
Panda Phil
02-22-04, 02:35 AM
Well this is a pleasant surprise. After the episode 1 & 2 disks, I'm surprised to see Lucas actually acknoleging that there were actual human actors in one of his films.
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