Originally Posted by RocShemp (Post 10392708)

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Originally Posted by lamphorn (Post 10392852)

Things are getting out of hand with the online advertising. I'd like to see this probably amusing little video made by a fan, but I've sat through enough commercials in my life, so I'm bailing.

Originally Posted by RocShemp (Post 10392939)

The video didn't even have any ads. :whofart:

Originally Posted by AmityBoatTours (Post 10399489)

"Star Wars"

Big news on the 3D front.

Sources indicate that George Lucas is set to re-release the entire "Star Wars" franchise in new 3D conversions beginning in 2012. Though the 3D versions have been rumored for some time, Lucas was purportedly waiting until there were enough 3D screens available to make the release a sizable enough event.

Fox, which released all six of the original "Star Wars" films, would also release the 3D versions.

Part 1, "The Phantom Menace," would be first out of star-dock in the early months of 2012. After that, each of the films would be released in order at the same time each consecutive year, depending on how well the first re-release does.

Each conversion takes at least a year to complete, with Lucas personally overseeing the process to make sure each one is as perfected as possible. Lucas has said that the "Avatar" experience convinced him that "Star Wars" was ready for the state-of-the-art 3D treatment.

Also pushing the timetable is a potential breakthrough in 3D television technology. With Samsung penetrating the market with 50,000-plus 3D-equipped televisions, and Sony planning to send its version to market in the coming months, the home-viewing experience could be primed for 3D DVD versions of the classic films by the time the new 3D series runs its course.

Lucas is purportedly queuing up the theatrical re-releases as a lead-in to the ultimate home viewing experience. Beyond that, the property would launch to all other 3D media.

Originally Posted by mhg83 (Post 10399559)

Please let there be an option for 2-D screenings!

Originally Posted by Nick Martin (Post 10399523)

Based on the sucess of Phantom Menace....so I'm guessing we shouldn't expect to see the rest then? :)

Originally Posted by AmityBoatTours (Post 10399728)

I think the 400 plus million phantom menace made at the box office its inital run, would beg to differ.

Originally Posted by lamphorn (Post 10399802)

Wait.. is that the sound of a double-dip I hear... because the blu-rays are coming in 2011, but the theatrical re-releases starting in 2012 are supposed to lead in to the "ultimate home viewing experience"... what does that mean? What is the ultimate home viewing experience?

Originally Posted by lamphorn (Post 10399802)

Wait.. is that the sound of a double-dip I hear... because the blu-rays are coming in 2011, but the theatrical re-releases starting in 2012 are supposed to lead in to the "ultimate home viewing experience"... what does that mean? What is the ultimate home viewing experience?

Originally Posted by AmityBoatTours (Post 10399489)

well its official the star wars saga is comming to theatres in 3D starting early 2012.
They are being released in Order with Episode 1 first and everything wrapping up early 2017 with Return of The Jedi.
assuming that episode 1 makes money.

Originally Posted by Labor (Post 10399730)

To be fair, it was riding high on nearly 20 years of hype.

Plus you know. Denial, then anger, etc.

Originally Posted by Lemmy (Post 10400096)

No interest at all in seeing the "Sag-uhhh" in 3D. In fact, I think it's awfully deluded of George to think that he can re-release them in numerical order to theaters and expect a windfall again....pretty much no one would see Eps 1 & 2; some may go see 3; and yes, there would still be an audience for 4 and 5, and most likely, 6....but it's not going to be the "box office smash" that GL is hoping for again.

Originally Posted by starman9000 (Post 10400212)

I have no interest, but kids seems to like the newer trilogy, it will make money.

Originally Posted by Drop (Post 10400201)

It also sold really well on DVD. Not to mention both sequels were blockbusters. It may not seem like a popular opinion but the the prequels are popular.

It's going to make money on this re-release and there's no point denying it.

Originally Posted by MinLShaw (Post 10400285)

Once upon a time, grown-ups said things like, "I have no interest, but kids seem to like these Star Wars movies." It's amusing that so many worship the original trilogy but deride the prequels as "kiddie fare."

Originally Posted by MinLShaw (Post 10400285)

I'm kind of surprised to see the annual release schedule instead of something like the monthly, limited engagements of the OT SEs in 1997. I know there are more 3D projects than screens right now, but I would think that 1) even in re-release, Star Wars has a leg up on most competition and 2) 3D screens are constantly going into service; shouldn't there be sufficient "real estate" for at least one release every six months starting in 2012?