Revenge of the Sith

Musical_Master · 07-25-2004, 12:44 PM

SAN DIEGO - The final "Star Wars" prequel is just "Episode III" no more. Lucasfilm announced its new title Saturday: "Revenge of the Sith."

The movie, set for release in May 2005, will link the prequels with the original "Star Wars" trilogy by showing how Luke Skywalker's father, Anakin, went from a sweet-natured slave boy to the galaxy-crushing villain Darth Vader. The Sith is the evil sect that corrupts Anakin (played by Hayden Christensen (news)) by drawing him into the dark side of the Force, the cosmic power that balances the universe.

Lucasfilm announced the new title at the annual Comic-Con International, the annual gathering of tens of thousands of sci-fi and superhero fans.

It was a risky move — some of the notoriously fickle "Star Wars" admirers initially bristled at previous prequel titles "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones."

"Star Wars" creator and filmmaker George Lucas did not attend the event, but sent fan relations chief Steve Sansweet in his place.

Sansweet announced the title by pulling off a baseball jersey to reveal a black T-shirt emblazoned with "Revenge of the Sith."

"For some time now, the naming of a new 'Star Wars' movie has taken on some special meaning among core fans who love to take part in guessing games and speculation before a title is announced," Sansweet told nearly 6,500 convention attendees. "And then (they) engage in debate once it is ... so let the debate begin."

Minutes later, a sampling of audience members dressed as Jedis, stormtroopers and other "Star Wars" characters showed they approved.

"I thought it was great, I loved it,' said Barren Wright, 35, a graphic designer from Modesto who was dressed as the green-armored bounty hunter Boba Fett. "This takes it back to the classic trilogy, It's a smart move by Lucasfilm to tie it all together since the logo and everything is identical to 'Return of the Jedi.'"

Wright said the symmetry between the titles reflects the story lines.

Anyone who has seen the original "Star Wars" from 1977 knows that the good guys — that is the Jedi — would be wiped out by Darth Vader in "Episode III" just as Vader and his evil Empire were toppled in 1983's "Return of the Jedi."

In addition to the title, Lucasfilm also sent concept artist Ryan Church to show off drawings of a Wookie tree civilization from "Episode III" and played footage of Christensen's climactic light-saber duel — minus all the special effects — with co-star Ewan McGregor, who plays Obi-Wan Kenobi.

"Return of the Jedi" was originally to be titled "Revenge of the Jedi." Some advance promotional material even featured that title, but Lucas changed it later in production.

"This time, George tells us he's going to keep 'Revenge' in the title," Sansweet said.

He had one other announcement for fans: "Revenge of the Sith" T-shirts would go on sale inside Comic-Con's main hall in five minutes.

Source: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tar_wars_title

Discuss.

LEGO · 07-25-2004, 12:46 PM

Old news buddy, this was on a running forum I go to last night.

**Spazzbite** · 07-25-2004, 12:48 PM

I can't believe it's taking them until May of next year. It had better be one kickass movie.

**lightdarkness** · 07-25-2004, 12:50 PM

Was on slash dot yesterday

QreepyBORIS · 07-25-2004, 01:07 PM

OMG IDS IS SO OLD I SAW IT YESTERDAY WTF.

...Chill out. I never knew.

Sounds like a better title than the other two. Too bad Christiansen or whatever his name is is gonna be in it again. I didn't really like him.

This movie better be kickass.

Kenzya · 07-25-2004, 01:13 PM

BRING BACK SAM AND MAX 2 YOU FUCKING BASTARDS.

Seriously, why did they cancel that? I hate you LucasFilm and I hate you also, LucasArts.

Kefit · 07-25-2004, 01:48 PM

The only real reason to see Episode II was Yoda's lightsaber fight.

Episode III had better have something that can outdo that.

Afrobean · 07-25-2004, 01:58 PM

You can't outdo a green midget kicking a fullgrown man's ass in a lightsaber battle.

emccky · 07-25-2004, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afrobean

You can't outdo a green midget kicking a fullgrown man's ass in a lightsaber battle.

agreed.

Omeganitros · 07-25-2004, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afrobean

You can't outdo a green midget kicking a fullgrown man's ass in a lightsaber battle.

Two Words:

General Grevious

Anticrombie0909 · 07-25-2004, 03:47 PM

Watch- the movie is going to suck just as much as the last two. Hey, Lucas, here's a hint: STOP DIRECTING. Hand the ropes over to somebody who knows what the hell they're doing.

Geez. The man seems to think that flashy special effects and the Star Wars label are all the movies need to be good.

Afrobean · 07-25-2004, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega

Two Words:

General Grevious

He's that weird robot thing that was in those cartoons right? He might be able to make the movie better, but I doubt it will top the Yoda fight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anticrombie0909

Geez. The man seems to think that flashy special effects and the Star Wars label are all the movies need to be good.

You'd be surpirsed how many idiots will see it though, just because it's Star Wars. Oh and just so you know, I will be seeing it, despite the suckiness that will undoubtedly ensue.

brave007 · 07-25-2004, 06:03 PM

I don't think the title is all that bad (much better than Attack of the Clones, IMO)... but that doesn't mean that Episode 3 is going to be a good movie. It's probably going to suck like the first two prequels, but I'm most likely going to be ending up seeing it anyways.

I really hope Jar Jar isn't in Ep. 3.

jewpinthethird · 07-25-2004, 06:15 PM

I still havent seen Episode II. I was the biggest Star Wars fan too. But what made me not want to see it was Yoda...it was a cheap special effects gimick to get people to watch the movie.

Episode one...Little Anakin could not act.

I realize that original all six episodes were written at the same time, but Lucas is relying way too much on special effects, that it takes away from the story.

Anticrombie0909 · 07-25-2004, 06:18 PM

Trust me, you haven't missed anything in Ep. II...the entire thing was a fucking soap opera. It had this really irritating love sub-plot that was absolutely unneccessary. And the entire thing was CG'd, but the first suffered from that as well.

Afrobean · 07-25-2004, 07:16 PM

The love subplot in Episode II is needed, because otherwise, ther would be no Luke and Leia.

Omeganitros · 07-25-2004, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afrobean

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega

Two Words:

General Grevious

He's that weird robot thing that was in those cartoons right? He might be able to make the movie better, but I doubt it will top the Yoda fight.

Ah, so you did see it?

Come on. He royally whooped SIX Jedi, including one from the Jedi Council. He can effectively use 3 lightsabers at the same time. He looks badass, sounds badass, and wears a giant belt of lightsabers from all the Jedi he has killed.

He'll be an awesome villain.

Omeganitros · 07-25-2004, 07:52 PM

Baaahahaha...I just remebered something...

Remember those commercials where they were sell Episode 2 DVDs? And they were all like..

"Yo!

Yo Da Man!

LOLOLOLO YODA FIGHT TEH KEWL BUY TODAY"

It was so pathetic at trying to reach teens with urban slang it made you cry in hilarity.

QreepyBORIS · 07-25-2004, 08:06 PM

IG-88, Bossk, Zuckus, Dengar, Boba.

Well, it's a little before their times. Except IG-88. And maybe Boba.

evilbutterfly · 07-25-2004, 08:10 PM

I don't see what everybody's problem is with the prequels. You guys complain about how he thinks he can just make a bunch of special effects and everybody will watch, but what the hell did he do for the first 3!? You see, Star Wars isn't hardcore sci-fi. It's the light sci-fi with lots of action and stuff that the general public will enjoy. If you want some deep involved story, Star Wars is not the thing for you. Star Wars is just a war movie with aliens and lasers instead of Nazis and BARs.

Personally, I love action and fighting and CG and big explosions. Hence, I love Attack of the Clones (well, I love the last 30 minutes or so). I think most of you guys just have something where you refuse to like anything that is highly popular (Star Wars, GTA, Halo, etc etc etc). There's nothing wrong with Star Wars. It does what it's meant to do, nothing more, nothing less.

07-25-2004, 12:44 PM	#1
Musical_Master FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,788	Revenge of the Sith SAN DIEGO - The final "Star Wars" prequel is just "Episode III" no more. Lucasfilm announced its new title Saturday: "Revenge of the Sith." The movie, set for release in May 2005, will link the prequels with the original "Star Wars" trilogy by showing how Luke Skywalker's father, Anakin, went from a sweet-natured slave boy to the galaxy-crushing villain Darth Vader. The Sith is the evil sect that corrupts Anakin (played by Hayden Christensen (news)) by drawing him into the dark side of the Force, the cosmic power that balances the universe. Lucasfilm announced the new title at the annual Comic-Con International, the annual gathering of tens of thousands of sci-fi and superhero fans. It was a risky move — some of the notoriously fickle "Star Wars" admirers initially bristled at previous prequel titles "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones." "Star Wars" creator and filmmaker George Lucas did not attend the event, but sent fan relations chief Steve Sansweet in his place. Sansweet announced the title by pulling off a baseball jersey to reveal a black T-shirt emblazoned with "Revenge of the Sith." "For some time now, the naming of a new 'Star Wars' movie has taken on some special meaning among core fans who love to take part in guessing games and speculation before a title is announced," Sansweet told nearly 6,500 convention attendees. "And then (they) engage in debate once it is ... so let the debate begin." Minutes later, a sampling of audience members dressed as Jedis, stormtroopers and other "Star Wars" characters showed they approved. "I thought it was great, I loved it,' said Barren Wright, 35, a graphic designer from Modesto who was dressed as the green-armored bounty hunter Boba Fett. "This takes it back to the classic trilogy, It's a smart move by Lucasfilm to tie it all together since the logo and everything is identical to 'Return of the Jedi.'" Wright said the symmetry between the titles reflects the story lines. Anyone who has seen the original "Star Wars" from 1977 knows that the good guys — that is the Jedi — would be wiped out by Darth Vader in "Episode III" just as Vader and his evil Empire were toppled in 1983's "Return of the Jedi." In addition to the title, Lucasfilm also sent concept artist Ryan Church to show off drawings of a Wookie tree civilization from "Episode III" and played footage of Christensen's climactic light-saber duel — minus all the special effects — with co-star Ewan McGregor, who plays Obi-Wan Kenobi. "Return of the Jedi" was originally to be titled "Revenge of the Jedi." Some advance promotional material even featured that title, but Lucas changed it later in production. "This time, George tells us he's going to keep 'Revenge' in the title," Sansweet said. He had one other announcement for fans: "Revenge of the Sith" T-shirts would go on sale inside Comic-Con's main hall in five minutes. Source: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tar_wars_title Discuss. __________________

07-25-2004, 12:50 PM	#4
lightdarkness Summer!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 11,308	Was on slash dot yesterday __________________

07-25-2004, 01:07 PM	#5
QreepyBORIS FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: It is a mystery. Age: 35 Posts: 7,454	OMG IDS IS SO OLD I SAW IT YESTERDAY WTF. ...Chill out. I never knew. Sounds like a better title than the other two. Too bad Christiansen or whatever his name is is gonna be in it again. I didn't really like him. This movie better be kickass. __________________ Signature subject to change. THE ZERRRRRG.

07-25-2004, 01:58 PM	#8
Afrobean Admiral in the Red Army Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the moon Age: 38 Posts: 13,262	You can't outdo a green midget kicking a fullgrown man's ass in a lightsaber battle. __________________

07-25-2004, 07:16 PM	#16
Afrobean Admiral in the Red Army Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the moon Age: 38 Posts: 13,262	The love subplot in Episode II is needed, because otherwise, ther would be no Luke and Leia. __________________

07-25-2004, 12:46 PM	#2
LEGO Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 994	Old news buddy, this was on a running forum I go to last night.

07-25-2004, 01:13 PM	#6
Kenzya FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illicorn Posts: 3,411	BRING BACK SAM AND MAX 2 YOU FUCKING BASTARDS. Seriously, why did they cancel that? I hate you LucasFilm and I hate you also, LucasArts.

07-25-2004, 01:48 PM	#7
Kefit FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,517	The only real reason to see Episode II was Yoda's lightsaber fight. Episode III had better have something that can outdo that.

07-25-2004, 03:47 PM	#11
Anticrombie0909 FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,683	Watch- the movie is going to suck just as much as the last two. Hey, Lucas, here's a hint: STOP DIRECTING. Hand the ropes over to somebody who knows what the hell they're doing. Geez. The man seems to think that flashy special effects and the Star Wars label are all the movies need to be good.

07-25-2004, 06:03 PM	#13
brave007 FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere on Planet Earth Posts: 26	I don't think the title is all that bad (much better than Attack of the Clones, IMO)... but that doesn't mean that Episode 3 is going to be a good movie. It's probably going to suck like the first two prequels, but I'm most likely going to be ending up seeing it anyways. I really hope Jar Jar isn't in Ep. 3.

07-25-2004, 06:15 PM	#14
jewpinthethird (The Fat's Sabobah) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 11,711	I still havent seen Episode II. I was the biggest Star Wars fan too. But what made me not want to see it was Yoda...it was a cheap special effects gimick to get people to watch the movie. Episode one...Little Anakin could not act. I realize that original all six episodes were written at the same time, but Lucas is relying way too much on special effects, that it takes away from the story.

07-25-2004, 06:18 PM	#15
Anticrombie0909 FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,683	Trust me, you haven't missed anything in Ep. II...the entire thing was a fucking soap opera. It had this really irritating love sub-plot that was absolutely unneccessary. And the entire thing was CG'd, but the first suffered from that as well.

07-25-2004, 07:52 PM	#18
Omeganitros auauauau Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hee-Haw! Age: 37 Posts: 8,897	Baaahahaha...I just remebered something... Remember those commercials where they were sell Episode 2 DVDs? And they were all like.. "Yo! Yo Da Man! LOLOLOLO YODA FIGHT TEH KEWL BUY TODAY" It was so pathetic at trying to reach teens with urban slang it made you cry in hilarity.

07-25-2004, 08:06 PM	#19
QreepyBORIS FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: It is a mystery. Age: 35 Posts: 7,454	IG-88, Bossk, Zuckus, Dengar, Boba. Well, it's a little before their times. Except IG-88. And maybe Boba. __________________ Signature subject to change. THE ZERRRRRG.

07-25-2004, 08:10 PM	#20
evilbutterfly FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Small town, TN Age: 39 Posts: 5,784	I don't see what everybody's problem is with the prequels. You guys complain about how he thinks he can just make a bunch of special effects and everybody will watch, but what the hell did he do for the first 3!? You see, Star Wars isn't hardcore sci-fi. It's the light sci-fi with lots of action and stuff that the general public will enjoy. If you want some deep involved story, Star Wars is not the thing for you. Star Wars is just a war movie with aliens and lasers instead of Nazis and BARs. Personally, I love action and fighting and CG and big explosions. Hence, I love Attack of the Clones (well, I love the last 30 minutes or so). I think most of you guys just have something where you refuse to like anything that is highly popular (Star Wars, GTA, Halo, etc etc etc). There's nothing wrong with Star Wars. It does what it's meant to do, nothing more, nothing less. __________________ So I've gone completely slack-ass and haven't done any work on creating games. =( In less-depressing news, I got a job for an online business (which sells non-electronic games, of all things!) which has taught me a lot about marketing online and all that jazz. So now I'm on Twitter @NoahWright. And I write the blog for their website. Plus I do cool programming in-house that you'll never see. =O

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