Star Wars 3-D: On Schedule?

TomTom · 02-06-2007, 10:57 AM

I remember the anouncement for the 30th anniversary and that "A New hope" would be re-released. Memorial Day is over 3 months away but I haven't read anything online lately about it. Am I being premature? I'm curious if it would have to go up against Pirates 3.

TravisR · 02-06-2007, 11:03 AM

That was never something that was set for a specific date. Although there was an article on starwars.com yesterday saying that the number of theaters capable of showing 3-D was growing quickly, it's definitely not happening in May.

Steve Phillips · 02-06-2007, 01:25 PM

I'd be shocked if this occurs before Summer 2009.

Sam Favate · 02-06-2007, 06:18 PM

I recall seeing an interview with Rick McCallum last year that said the technology is not where it needs to be for this to happen, so it is off the radar. I believe he was referring to the technology in the theaters. You will recall Lucasfilm has similiar laments about the state of theater tech when digital "prints" of Episodes II and III were released (to precious few theaters). Apparently, there are even fewer equipped with the new 3D technology.

Don't look for it anytime soon.

Steve Phillips · 02-06-2007, 06:30 PM

The number of theatres being upgraded is increasing rapidly though. For example, while Disney's CHICKEN LITTLE only played in 3-D on just 85 screens, the upcoming MEET THE ROBINSONS is targeted for as many as 500.

Reports are that things are on target for 1000 screens to be ready by the end of the year and another 500 ready by Summer 2008. JOURNEY 3-D (Brendan Frasier) is being held until next year to take advantage of the increased number of available screens.

STAR WARS needs at least 1500 I'd think to make it worthwhile.

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Chris Atkins · 02-07-2007, 07:40 AM

When and if they do this, I hope the entire film is in 3D. I loved Superman Returns in 3D, but it would have been better if more than 4 scenes used 3D.

Chris Dugger · 02-07-2007, 10:58 AM

2 years ago I got the chance to check out Lucas's presentation of the 3-d digital STAR WARS demo reel....

It contained the first 15 minutes of the converted "NEW HOPE" and it was awesome.... It felt as the film was shot 3-d from the start.

Based on this, the technology is there and works... So, he can't use this as an excuse..... Also, he could open this in 3-d digital today in over more locations than he opened back in 1977.....

I find it strange that given the state of affairs with theatres these days that he doesn't open the 3-d version..... Locations with the ability to show it now would be packed and would even possibly have those 1 year runs of yester-year....

Rather an exciting idea....

Dugger

Brian D H · 02-07-2007, 01:35 PM

2009 or 2010 would be fine with me.

I have a 5-year-old daughter who has never seen any Star Wars, because I've been holding off until she's old enough to appreciate it. I saw Star Wars as a 9-year-old in 1977 and loved it - but my 7-year-old sister fell asleep! She kept that secret for over 15 years out of embarassment and went to see Empire Strikes Back while pretending to remember the original.

This would be a great first exposure to the movie for a 7 or 8 year-old.

SilverWook · 02-07-2007, 06:17 PM

It would be unfortunate if Lucas let the 30th anniversary go by without any screenings of Star Wars at all. May 25th would be perfect for brief rerelease.

Joe_G · 02-07-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverWook

It would be unfortunate if Lucas let the 30th anniversary go by without any screenings of Star Wars at all. May 25th would be perfect for brief rerelease.

Ditto. 3-D or not, I was hoping for some kind SW re-release for the 30th anniversary.