Star Wars III SPOILERS discussion thread (1 Viewer)

[TheLaw]

Here's a list of deleted scenes.

6, 7, 8-14, 25, 30, 32, 37-41: FedCruiser scenes cut (Grievous killing Shaak Ti, the Jedi using their lightsabers to escape GG, underwater swim, climb through shaft, many of R2's hangar gags, many Palpatine cliffhangers)

48: Mace greets Palpatine and the Jedi right after the crash-landing

56: Yoda, Obi-Wan and Mace discuss the Dark Side in Yoda's quarters

60: Bail and fellow Senators speak about the Senate

68-69: Obi-Wan tells Padme of his worries about Anakin and that he nows they're in love

71: Meeting with Organa, Mon Mothma and Padme

73: Anakin informs Palpatine that Obi-Wan soon will have Grievous' head

74: Jar Jar greets Anakin at Senate

75: Anakin confronts Padme

76-77: Republic cruiser arrives at Utapau

83: Obi-Wan chooses his lizard, Boga

86: Mace talks to Yoda on Kashyyyk, telling him of his plans to arrest Palpatine

88-89: Padme presents to Palpatine the Senators' petition

93: Utapau windmill

121: "crazy" Yoda and Chewbacca ambush an AT-ST

176: Yoda lands on Dagobah

All but the R2 gags and Jar Jar would be nice.

 

[Hunterbeer]

This may have already been covered...but I really don't have time to go through the 15 pages to find it.

My friend and I had a discussion about the Mace Windu v. Emperor scene. He thinks Mace is a bad ### and legitimately had the Emperor defeated. I think the Emperor intentionally took a dive to make himself look vunerable because he knew that Annakin would take the final steps toward the darkside if he manipulated him from that weakened state. The 'unlimited power' comment when putting Windu away sealed that thought for me.

So did Windu win or did the Emperor take a dive?

IMO - The Emperor took a dive. He was just baiting Anakin into believing that Windu was there to assasinate him.I too read the book, and while Mace did well for a while, I think it was because Sidious allowed him to. The book describes how Yoda didn't have what it took. If Yoda couldn't win, no way could Windu.

The general opinion of the crowd over at theforce.net is that the Emperor wasn't disfigured by the lightning either. He simply reverted to the form that he REALLY is. That the Palpatine face was a ruse, possibly a trick of the Dark Side or some such thing.

WHile your opinion may be corect, I do not think this is one of the reasons why. The books go to great length to explain the mastery of the vaapad (sp?) part of the force that Windu has. While Yoda clearly has more overall power, Mace is one of the finest wielders of the light saber in the 1000 year history of the order. It is also key to see how many times we see just Yoda and Mace conversing on matters. (Remember the scene with Obi-Wan where he is referred to as the Great Negotiator?) Mace is being set up as, if not the equal to, at least near par to Yoda's level. He is the youngest to EVER receive the rank of Master from the Order. He is obviously a special case. Let up not forget his gift of seeing lines in the force and how things are going to affect it.

 

[Big]

This may have already been covered...but I really don't have time to go through the 15 pages to find it.

My friend and I had a discussion about the Mace Windu v. Emperor scene. He thinks Mace is a bad ### and legitimately had the Emperor defeated. I think the Emperor intentionally took a dive to make himself look vunerable because he knew that Annakin would take the final steps toward the darkside if he manipulated him from that weakened state. The 'unlimited power' comment when putting Windu away sealed that thought for me.

So did Windu win or did the Emperor take a dive?

IMO - The Emperor took a dive. He was just baiting Anakin into believing that Windu was there to assasinate him.I too read the book, and while Mace did well for a while, I think it was because Sidious allowed him to. The book describes how Yoda didn't have what it took. If Yoda couldn't win, no way could Windu.

The general opinion of the crowd over at theforce.net is that the Emperor wasn't disfigured by the lightning either. He simply reverted to the form that he REALLY is. That the Palpatine face was a ruse, possibly a trick of the Dark Side or some such thing.

WHile your opinion may be corect, I do not think this is one of the reasons why. The books go to great length to explain the mastery of the vaapad (sp?) part of the force that Windu has. While Yoda clearly has more overall power, Mace is one of the finest wielders of the light saber in the 1000 year history of the order. It is also key to see how many times we see just Yoda and Mace conversing on matters. (Remember the scene with Obi-Wan where he is referred to as the Great Negotiator?) Mace is being set up as, if not the equal to, at least near par to Yoda's level. He is the youngest to EVER receive the rank of Master from the Order. He is obviously a special case. Let up not forget his gift of seeing lines in the force and how things are going to affect it.

I think he was bad because of the biblical scripture he read to people before he light sabred them. "Say what again"

 

[gman8343]

 

[Andy Dufresne]

DVD out 11/1.

No DTS? WTF?

I hope the deleted scenes are included IN the movie, not just thrown in as extras.

 

[Gator Shawn]

This may have already been covered...but I really don't have time to go through the 15 pages to find it.

My friend and I had a discussion about the Mace Windu v. Emperor scene. He thinks Mace is a bad ### and legitimately had the Emperor defeated. I think the Emperor intentionally took a dive to make himself look vunerable because he knew that Annakin would take the final steps toward the darkside if he manipulated him from that weakened state. The 'unlimited power' comment when putting Windu away sealed that thought for me.

So did Windu win or did the Emperor take a dive?

IMO - The Emperor took a dive. He was just baiting Anakin into believing that Windu was there to assasinate him.I too read the book, and while Mace did well for a while, I think it was because Sidious allowed him to. The book describes how Yoda didn't have what it took. If Yoda couldn't win, no way could Windu.

The general opinion of the crowd over at theforce.net is that the Emperor wasn't disfigured by the lightning either. He simply reverted to the form that he REALLY is. That the Palpatine face was a ruse, possibly a trick of the Dark Side or some such thing.

WHile your opinion may be corect, I do not think this is one of the reasons why. The books go to great length to explain the mastery of the vaapad (sp?) part of the force that Windu has. While Yoda clearly has more overall power, Mace is one of the finest wielders of the light saber in the 1000 year history of the order. It is also key to see how many times we see just Yoda and Mace conversing on matters. (Remember the scene with Obi-Wan where he is referred to as the Great Negotiator?) Mace is being set up as, if not the equal to, at least near par to Yoda's level. He is the youngest to EVER receive the rank of Master from the Order. He is obviously a special case. Let up not forget his gift of seeing lines in the force and how things are going to affect it.

Didn't Mace have him beaten before Anakin showed up? I suppose the Emperor may have "known" Anakin would show up.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Didn't Mace have him beaten before Anakin showed up? I suppose the Emperor may have "known" Anakin would show up.

Sidious had both Mace and Anakin right where he wanted them. He had Mace looking like he was poised to asassinate Sidious (Sidious "threw" the fight) and he had Anakin there to see it, making it look like the Jedi were the bad guys.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Didn't Mace have him beaten before Anakin showed up? I suppose the Emperor may have "known" Anakin would show up.

Sidious had both Mace and Anakin right where he wanted them. He had Mace looking like he was poised to asassinate Sidious (Sidious "threw" the fight) and he had Anakin there to see it, making it look like the Jedi were the bad guys.

Right but....hold on, let me watch the scene again.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Didn't Mace have him beaten before Anakin showed up? I suppose the Emperor may have "known" Anakin would show up.

Sidious had both Mace and Anakin right where he wanted them. He had Mace looking like he was poised to asassinate Sidious (Sidious "threw" the fight) and he had Anakin there to see it, making it look like the Jedi were the bad guys.

Right but....hold on, let me watch the scene again.

I've only seen it five times, so I could be wrong.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Didn't Mace have him beaten before Anakin showed up? I suppose the Emperor may have "known" Anakin would show up.

Sidious had both Mace and Anakin right where he wanted them. He had Mace looking like he was poised to asassinate Sidious (Sidious "threw" the fight) and he had Anakin there to see it, making it look like the Jedi were the bad guys.

Right but....hold on, let me watch the scene again.

Okay, I just watched the scene again. Mace had knocked Sidious's light saber out the open window and had his light saber to his throat before Anakin walked in. I don't think anything could have stopped Mace from killing him at that point. It was only the distraction of Anakin running in that allowed Sidious to try to force shock Mace.Now, I suppose the argument is that the Emperor sensed Anakin was running in. But then, why the facial expressions by Sidious. He truly looked beaten even before Anakin walked in.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Okay, I just watched the scene again. Mace had knocked Sidious's light saber out the open window and had his light saber to his throat before Anakin walked in. I don't think anything could have stopped Mace from killing him at that point. It was only the distraction of Anakin running in that allowed Sidious to try to force shock Mace.

Now, I suppose the  argument is that the Emperor sensed Anakin was running in. But then, why the facial expressions by Sidious. He truly looked beaten even before Anakin walked in.

I guess it is open to interpretation. But Sidious was constantly taking risks throughout the whole charade. For instance, how did he know he wouldn't die in the crash at the beginning when Anakin/Obi Wan "rescued" him from Dooku? The answer is, he didn't. But he was willing to take the risk.Same case here. How did he know Anakin would show up in time to stop Windu? Answer: He didn't. But it was a calculated risk. One he was willing to take.

Regardless, I personally think he allowed Windu to get the upper hand and his wimpering "I'm too weak" stuff was just a ruse to suck Anakin into believing the Jedi were trying to asassinate him.

Edit: And just how are you watching this? And how high quality is it?

 

[Sulla]

I'm not sure I can endure a world where there's no more Star Wars to look forward to.

I'm genuinely sad.

This explains a lot.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm not sure I can endure a world where there's no more Star Wars to look forward to.

I'm genuinely sad. 

This explains a lot.

 

[Sulla]

I'm not sure I can endure a world where there's no more Star Wars to look forward to.

I'm genuinely sad. 

This explains a lot.

I assume you were saying this tongue-in-cheek... at least, I hope you were.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm not sure I can endure a world where there's no more Star Wars to look forward to.

I'm genuinely sad. 

This explains a lot.

I assume you were saying this tongue-in-cheek... at least, I hope you were.

Well, I am sad. I always thought it was cool seeing the shelf space open up for the new set of toys coming out to support the new movie. It was cool getting in line. Just lots of stuff like that.Never going to see that again.

But it's not like I"m going to drive my Infiniti off a cliff or anything.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Okay, I just watched the scene again. Mace had knocked Sidious's light saber out the open window and had his light saber to his throat before Anakin walked in. I don't think anything could have stopped Mace from killing him at that point. It was only the distraction of Anakin running in that allowed Sidious to try to force shock Mace.

Now, I suppose the  argument is that the Emperor sensed Anakin was running in. But then, why the facial expressions by Sidious. He truly looked beaten even before Anakin walked in.

I guess it is open to interpretation. But Sidious was constantly taking risks throughout the whole charade. For instance, how did he know he wouldn't die in the crash at the beginning when Anakin/Obi Wan "rescued" him from Dooku? The answer is, he didn't. But he was willing to take the risk.Same case here. How did he know Anakin would show up in time to stop Windu? Answer: He didn't. But it was a calculated risk. One he was willing to take.

Regardless, I personally think he allowed Windu to get the upper hand and his wimpering "I'm too weak" stuff was just a ruse to suck Anakin into believing the Jedi were trying to asassinate him.

Edit: And just how are you watching this? And how high quality is it?

Okay, so if he took a risk, and it sounds like you agree that if Anakin would not have shown up, Mace could have killed him.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Okay, so if he took a risk, and it sounds like you agree that if Anakin would not have shown up, Mace could have killed him.

I don't know that for sure. I suspect that Sidious would have won anyway.I'm just saying that you could easily look at it as Windu had Sidious beaten as well. From what we see, there's no way to know for sure.

 

[Marc Levin]

It's been enough time I think I am ready to se it for a second time.When I walked out of the thater, I called this one my third favorite after the original and Empire.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

It's been enough time I think I am ready to se it for a second time.

When I walked out of the thater, I called this one my third favorite after the original and Empire.

It's my favorite of all six.From the time Windu goes to stop Sidious on, it's pure gold.

 

[Statorama]

Just watched the animated "Clone Wars", which is a great companion piece to this movie.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Well, this is the last week that it'll be in theaters.'Round here at least.Might have to sneak out to see it just ONE MORE TIME in the darkened confines of a full-fledged cinema.Remember the first time you saw "A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away..." splash on the screen?:sigh:

 

[Capella]

I did say I wanted to see this again, but never thought of it. Highly doubt it's still out here.When is the DVD released?

 

[fierce_corgi]

When is the DVD released?

November 1st

 

[beefcake]

question -- did Jar Jar die?or is he concievably walking around by the time of ANH?

 

[Fiddles.]

I thought there was going to be a tv show?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I know the mania has passed and everyone is probably bored with it, but I was reading some nerd stuff over at theforce.net and the symbolism thread had some pretty cool stuff.

Worth a read. Especially page 3.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Hey, this is good stuff:

With regards to Padme, her death and the meaning of her name, here is my take on it (I posted this in the Padme thread previously, so if you have read it before, apologies, but I felt it fitted in nicely here): I believe that George's choice of showing how Padme dies, forces us to try to think about what the reasons are for her not having the 'will' to live. It's significant, IMO, that this line is spoken by a droid: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEDICAL DROID: Medically, she is completely healthy. For reasons we can't explain, we are losing her. OBI-WAN: She's dying? MEDICAL DROID: We don't know why. She has lost the will to live. -- Revenge of the Sith, 2005--------------------------------------------------------------------------------George could have chosen to have a Polis Massan be the one to give this information to Kenobi, but he makes the decision for it to be a droid - a robotic being that would have little to no comprehension of what human sacrifice means, or adds up to. I believe that there are also hints throughout the PT that Padme has a far more Taoist understanding of her path, and life, than her husband does. She is 'not afraid to die'. She has the enlightenment that he does not, in this regard. When Anakin tells her that he has seen that she will die in childbirth, all she cares about; her instant thought; is whether the child survives. I also believe that George has given us plenty of other clues, too. Just her name for example: Padme Padme is Sanskrit for Lotus flower. You may well have heard, on these boards, how it only blossoms for 3-4 days, but leaves behind a seed pod - that it's life is short and that it gives birth as it dies. What you may not have heard is that the Lotus also represents purity of body, speech, and mind, floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. The very things which bring Anakin down but which Padme is, in the end, not interested in; all she wants is Anakin's love, but when she realises that he has gone down a path that she cannot follow, she lets go of her attachment. This in itself shows the reasearch that George does, but even more interesting, I think, is the fact that 'Padme' is also one part of a great Buddhist chant: Om Mani Padme Hum. This chant is recited to help integrate all aspects of a person to move them along on the path to enlightenment. I believe that Padme's dying words are SO important with regard to this. Because IMHO, they help bring enlightenment to Kenobi, Luke and finally Anakin, too. By letting go of her life, and telling Obi-Wan that she KNOWS that there is still good in Anakin as she dies, she is not only protecting her children from the man that her husband has become, but she is also ensuring that they will be able to help Anakin become the man he could have been. Like the Lotus flower, Padme creates life as she dies. But as she touches the eternal - becomes one with the Force - she also leaves behind the seed of truth, aswell. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------The interesting thing about Star Wars - and I didn’t ever really push this very far, because it’s not really that important - but there’s a lot going on there that most people haven’t come to grips with yet. But when they do, they will find it’s a much more intricately made clock than most people would like to imagine. -- George Lucas, quoted in J. Windolf, “Star Wars: The Last Battle,” Vanity Fair, 2005---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[thesurfshop19]

Hey, this is good stuff

I've got to agree -- that's great stuff. The choice of the name Padme, given the significance, shows far more thought and planning from the writing side than we'd probably given credit for before. Good find!

 

[Disco Stu]

That was actually pretty interesting. I'm not sure about nationwide, but here in Dallas ROTS is still playing on a DLP screen. I finally took my son to it one morning a couple weeks ago.Random question that somebody here could probably answer...Yesterday my son was watching Ep1, and I caught a little bit of the big duel with Darth Maul. I had never really noticed just how similar it is to Ep4 in that the master is killed by a Sith while the student watches helplessly. Did Obi Wan feel that moment was an important part of his development, and therefore wanted Luke to have the same experience? Or did he lay down to Vader only because he wanted the whole afterlife thing?

 

[Tick]

I'm not surprised that there's more depth to it - the problem with the movies was in the dialogue, acting, and direction, not in the overall concept.

 

[Polish Hammer]

That was actually pretty interesting.

I'm not sure about nationwide, but here in Dallas ROTS is still playing on a DLP screen. I finally took my son to it one morning a couple weeks ago.

Random question that somebody here could probably answer...

Yesterday my son was watching Ep1, and I caught a little bit of the big duel with Darth Maul. I had never really noticed just how similar it is to Ep4 in that the master is killed by a Sith while the student watches helplessly. Did Obi Wan feel that moment was an important part of his development, and therefore wanted Luke to have the same experience? Or did he lay down to Vader only because he wanted the whole afterlife thing?

Great point. Though I think this is a good one to debate over, I'd have to side with the "development" portion of the argument. I think he didn't need to be struck down by Vader to do the "afterlife" thing. The reason I say this is that Yoda managed the same feat after dying, and he just died of old age (it would seem). Andy Dufresne....keep the fun and interesting tidbits coming!!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

That was actually pretty interesting. 

I'm not sure about nationwide, but here in Dallas ROTS is still playing on a DLP screen.  I finally took my son to it one morning a couple weeks ago.

Random question that somebody here could probably answer...

Yesterday my son was watching Ep1, and I caught a little bit of the big duel with Darth Maul.  I had never really noticed just how similar it is to Ep4 in that the master is killed by a Sith while the student watches helplessly.  Did Obi Wan feel that moment was an important part of his development, and therefore wanted Luke to have the same experience?  Or did he lay down to Vader only because he wanted the whole afterlife thing?

Obi Wan knew that Luke would need his guidance to destroy the Death Star. Since he couldn't exactly ride shotgun in an X-Wing, becoming one with the Force was the only way he could accomplish this.And, BTW, that's a GREAT catch by your son. Lucas is big time into parallels between the Original Trilogy and Prequel Trilogy.

Lucky for you to have it in a DLP theater. I noticed a HUGE difference in picture quality going from digital to film. It's now in the $2 theaters around Minneapolis. Since I've seen it 8 ( ) times already, I've probably seen it for the last time in theaters.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm really hoping they re-release the soundtrack with ALL the music from the film. The best part of the score* is completely left out.*When Anakin & Obi Wan are dueling on the "bridge", they both wind up with their lightsabers behind them and below the hip, as if ready to throw a haymaker, and when the blows fall, they're not stopped by lightsaber, but by hand to hand. There's a "whoosing" sound effect as they clash, the music swells and it is absolutely magnificent. The best in all of the movies (followed closely by the music following "NEVERRRR!" in ROTS). And it's not even on the soundtrack. Neither is the short bit of music where Anakin says "Something's happening...I want more."

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Well. It's now officially over.It was in the discount theaters up until last night. Now it's gone. The last Star Wars movie has now officially left the building.Until the 3D version, that is.It is a sad day. Even the fact that the DVD comes out in a week and a half is not consolation.:sigh:

 

[snogger]

Well. It's now officially over.

It was in the discount theaters up until last night. Now it's gone. The last Star Wars movie has now officially left the building.

Until the 3D version, that is.

It is a sad day. Even the fact that the DVD comes out in a week and a half is not consolation.

:sigh:

Go read the book. Got 1 chapter left myself.. Ready for the DVD release now..

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Go read the book.

Got 1 chapter left myself.. Ready for the DVD release now..

Already did. The book is excellent. It has even more gravity than the movie did and makes the story feel much more tragic.There are a couple plot points in the book that ABSOLUTELY should have been in the movie.

 

[Polish Hammer]

Go read the book.   

Got 1 chapter left myself.. Ready for the DVD release now.. 

Already did. The book is excellent. It has even more gravity than the movie did and makes the story feel much more tragic.There are a couple plot points in the book that ABSOLUTELY should have been in the movie.

I did the book on CD, and agree with you....what points do you think? I really like the way the role of various Jedis and their talents in the force was explained, as well as the detail on fighting styles, thought it would be hard to translate that into film. I think some of the Senatorial backstory will be played out in "deleted scenes" on the DVD, so that should help explain the reasoning behind Anakin's turn a little more.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I did the book on CD, and agree with you....what points do you think? I really like the way the role of various Jedis and their talents in the force was explained, as well as the detail on fighting styles, thought it would be hard to translate that into film. I think some of the Senatorial backstory will be played out in "deleted scenes" on the DVD, so that should help explain the reasoning behind Anakin's turn a little more.

From what I understand, Sith on DVD is the exact same cut that was shown in theaters - no additional footage or scenes have been added for this release including the "birth of the Rebellion".Here are the parts from the book that should have been in the movie:

1) Why Anakin gets so mad when he's put on the Council but not made a Master. For those not in the know, he believes there's info in the Archives that can save Padme, but he can't get to them unless he's a master.

2) The extended conversation with Palpatine and Anakin where Palp reveals that the Senate has placed the Jedi under his office rather than the Senate and that that's the reason he can appoint Anakin to the Council. It also shows the slide towards Empire more completely.

3) The scene where the concerned Senators (including Padme) go to Palpatine's office. Palps uses this to cast doubt with Anakin over Padme's allegiance, further separating Anakin from those close to him and drawing Anakin closer to Palpatine.

There may be others, but this is what I remember now.

I also like how the book explains Obi Wan better. He's the true tragic character in the PT as he's caught between the rock and a hard place. He's the only remaining true Jedi, (even the council is warped) and he can't save Anakin while remaining true to the Code. It also shows just how kick ### Obi Wan really is.

 

[snogger]

I did the book on CD, and agree with you....what points do you think? I really like the way the role of various Jedis and their talents in the force was explained, as well as the detail on fighting styles, thought it would be hard to translate that into film. I think some of the Senatorial backstory will be played out in "deleted scenes" on the DVD, so that should help explain the reasoning behind Anakin's turn a little more.

From what I understand, Sith on DVD is the exact same cut that was shown in theaters - no additional footage or scenes have been added for this release including the "birth of the Rebellion".Here are the parts from the book that should have been in the movie:

1) Why Anakin gets so mad when he's put on the Council but not made a Master. For those not in the know, he believes there's info in the Archives that can save Padme, but he can't get to them unless he's a master.

2) The extended conversation with Palpatine and Anakin where Palp reveals that the Senate has placed the Jedi under his office rather than the Senate and that that's the reason he can appoint Anakin to the Council. It also shows the slide towards Empire more completely.

3) The scene where the concerned Senators (including Padme) go to Palpatine's office. Palps uses this to cast doubt with Anakin over Padme's allegiance, further separating Anakin from those close to him and drawing Anakin closer to Palpatine.

There may be others, but this is what I remember now.

I also like how the book explains Obi Wan better. He's the true tragic character in the PT as he's caught between the rock and a hard place. He's the only remaining true Jedi, (even the council is warped) and he can't save Anakin while remaining true to the Code. It also shows just how kick ### Obi Wan really is.

Obi Wan The Force. The info on how he use's the force during battle's was

 

[Polish Hammer]

I did the book on CD, and agree with you....what points do you think?  I really like the way the role of various Jedis and their talents in the force was explained, as well as the detail on fighting styles, thought it would be hard to translate that into film.  I think some of the Senatorial backstory will be played out in "deleted scenes" on the DVD, so that should help explain the reasoning behind Anakin's turn a little more.

From what I understand, Sith on DVD is the exact same cut that was shown in theaters - no additional footage or scenes have been added for this release including the "birth of the Rebellion".Here are the parts from the book that should have been in the movie:

1) Why Anakin gets so mad when he's put on the Council but not made a Master. For those not in the know, he believes there's info in the Archives that can save Padme, but he can't get to them unless he's a master.

2) The extended conversation with Palpatine and Anakin where Palp reveals that the Senate has placed the Jedi under his office rather than the Senate and that that's the reason he can appoint Anakin to the Council. It also shows the slide towards Empire more completely.

3) The scene where the concerned Senators (including Padme) go to Palpatine's office. Palps uses this to cast doubt with Anakin over Padme's allegiance, further separating Anakin from those close to him and drawing Anakin closer to Palpatine.

There may be others, but this is what I remember now.

I also like how the book explains Obi Wan better. He's the true tragic character in the PT as he's caught between the rock and a hard place. He's the only remaining true Jedi, (even the council is warped) and he can't save Anakin while remaining true to the Code. It also shows just how kick ### Obi Wan really is.

All very good scenes you point out. When I was referring to the DVD, I meant more of a "deleted scenes" section, not a recut of the film (a la the LOTR trilogy extended editions). Both Episodes I and II had deleted scenes, and I think that III is expected to also have them. In fact, this page contains pictures from some of the deleted scenes. I'm still trying to find a link that has any info on content of the deleted scenes specifically.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

All very good scenes you point out. When I was referring to the DVD, I meant more of a "deleted scenes" section, not a recut of the film (a la the LOTR trilogy extended editions). Both Episodes I and II had deleted scenes, and I think that III is expected to also have them. In fact, this page contains pictures from some of the deleted scenes. I'm still trying to find a link that has any info on content of the deleted scenes specifically.

The Digital Bits has done a nice review of the DVD and has info on the 6 deleted scenes.

This time around, you get 6 deleted scenes in full anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 EX audio.

These include

- a trio of scenes involving Padmé and the birth of the Rebel Alliance,

- a deleted sequence in which we see Grievous kill the Jedi Shaak Ti and Anakin and Obi-Wan escaping from his trap (some of which is in animatic format),

- a scene with Obi-Wan, Yoda and Mace Windu discussing the plot to destroy the Jedi...

- and one that's going to be a BIG hit with fans: Yoda's arrival in exile on Dagobah (that would have been part of the end of the film).

For those wondering about the brief Qui-Gon scene that was in the original script, McCallum said at the press event for the DVD release that it was only ever completed in animatic format and was later dropped - Liam Neeson's voice was never recorded.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Also, someone over at Theforce.net's message board has done a running text summary of the commentary section of the DVD.

Pretty interesting stuff.

 

[Polish Hammer]

Also, someone over at Theforce.net's message board has done a running text summary of the commentary section of the DVD.

Pretty interesting stuff.

Hopefully all this stuff will look fantastic whenever I get my new Panasonic projector installed!!!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Also, someone over at Theforce.net's message board has done a running text summary of the commentary section of the DVD.

Pretty interesting stuff.

Hopefully all this stuff will look fantastic whenever I get my new Panasonic projector installed!!!

Did you get the 700?

 

[Polish Hammer]

Also, someone over at Theforce.net's message board has done a running text summary of the commentary section of the DVD.

Pretty interesting stuff.

Hopefully all this stuff will look fantastic whenever I get my new Panasonic projector installed!!!

Did you get the 700?

Not yet, I am going to wait until the basement is almost completed (about early-mid December). If the 900 is down to $2000 by then, I'll splurge on that bad boy.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Not yet, I am going to wait until the basement is almost completed (about early-mid December). If the 900 is down to $2000 by then, I'll splurge on that bad boy.

It hadn't even occured to me that the new models should be coming out.Sounds like both the Sanyo PLV-Z4 and the Panasonic PT-AE900U are killer.

Here's a comparison of the two.

 

[Statorama]

The DVD released tomorrow contains an 'easter egg' of Yoda doing a hip-hop video.

These things tend to disappear off the web once Lucasfilm finds out about them, so take a peek if you're a fan.

Just sharing more of the weird stuff I get.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Don't get the bonus disk from WalMart. All it is is highlights of the movies (but NOT Sith) narrated poorly by C-3PO. Money grab by WalMart that worked on me. Can't believe I gave them my money.Curiosity killed the cat.

 

[BlueOnion]

After getting the DVD and audio commentary, it is quite clear that Darth Sidious did create Anakin.Quite interesting.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

After getting the DVD and audio commentary, it is quite clear that Darth Sidious did create Anakin.

Quite interesting.

Yep. That was a very useful commentary track.