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EP3: SPY REPORT: Revelation of the Sith
Fri, Oct 17, 03 01:47:49 AM EDT
Sith_Maximus does have some access to Episode III information we believe, though we've been unable to confirm everything they've said in the forums. Part of this may be lost or confused in the translation, but we're still willing to toss a few of these into the ring tonight. Here's a few of the tidbits and some of TFN's analysis as well:
Palpatine has a lightsaber.
Palpatine declares himself Emperor to the Senate, and puts blames on his actions on the shoulders of the Jedi Order.
Padme does indeed die in the film. She dies while giving birth to Luke and Leia. Leia's reference to her beautiful mother is probably Queen Organa of Aldeeran.
Anakin Skywalker demise most likely is the graphic one. This person said that it would be impossible that Episode 3 will get away with a PG Rating. Burns and injuries in Episode 3 will concur with the cybernetic prosthethics seen in the Force Rays Endoskeleton in Return Of The Jedi! They were able to see the cast for the injured Anakin, and it reveals the injury to the left side of the neck and jaw!
Grevious is probably the most awesome Cyborg seen to date. He will be the General in Command of the Droid Army!
No one received the full sсript to the movie. So no one really knows how everything is going to play out.
Here's our analysis:
Does Palpatine really have a lightsaber? The jury is still out on if that would be even cool or not. So while we can't say for sure, we do believe that the evidence points to this being true.
And we also can confirm the obvious about the Senate scenes for Episode III - the Jedi turn into the big scapegoat for everything, especially the war.
And as for Padme dying giving birth, this also we belive is accurate ... from a certain point of view. Somebody else injures her, if you've read previous SPY REPORTS you'll know who we're taking about and she dies as a result of those injuries. She finally succumbs to those injuries while giving birth. The birthing process itself does not kill her. Maybe the "clinical environment" mentioned in tonight's Behind the Helmet pic will give you an idea of where she is taken to deliver and then die.
Yeah, as stated in previous spy reports, Anakin gets seriously messed up. We know that George will use skillful editing and the Star Wars reputation to maintain his PG rating. Though PG-13 rumblings persist. 
As for General Grevious, we'll let Darth Friday tell you what they think of that fellow in the morning. Get on the Grevious train, and pray for a name change, folks.
We're also still not sure of the exact motives in the death of Padme. Something there still isn't adding up but again they've filmed different versions of the same stuff, so who knows. And also keep in mind that Darth Blight reminds us that the full sсript is indeed still a "work in progress"; the sсript that the actors had seen was current as of that day in relation to their work.
Whew, see you in the morning with the biggest, most detailed Darth Friday ever. So big, people are already talking about it.
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EP3: SPY REPORT: Darth Thursday
Thu, Oct 16, 03 06:05:22 PM EDT
In light of all of the confusion over (spoiler) Padme's death in the SPY REPORT: A Fatal Accident, Darth Friday sent TFN this stuff early and while readying their usual report as well:
Obi-Wan was sent to the new planet to "break up" a meeting of the Separatists at the location. Padme also has tracked down Anakin there. When she finds Anakin, he has already dispatched all the Seperatist leaders.
She is still not full term yet in her pregnancy. Anakin only believes she is pregnant with one child.
Anakin force-chokes Padme and throws her aside as Obi-Wan ignites his saber and the duel begins.
When the twins are born, it is not due to Padme going into labor, but out of necessity to rescue them from her before she passes.
The twins are born on a brand new never-before seen world.
There's almost 400 replies already in the offical thread, join in!
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EP3: Alternate Versions of Scenes Filmed
Thu, Oct 16, 03 09:47:04 AM EDT
In some reaction last night to a major revelation in a SPY REPORT, readers in the JC pointed out a thread over at CHUD that included word that there are multiple versions of several Episode III scenes filmed to be able to change how graphic the film will be in the end. Apparently, some scenes are very dark and graphic, while others still convey the same emotion without the haunting images. Here's a quote from a guy who was on set - spoilers!:
Let's put it this way... Padme's ultimate fate is still unknown. Lucas covered BOTH scenarios during filming and left some things open for change for the pickups next year if need be. And this was actually pretty easy. It doesn't really affect the rest of the story much at all, because either she dies... or everyone thinks she's dead (besides Bail & Co of course) and she lives out the rest of her life in tragic anonymity. It will all come down to Lucas' final decision on whether or not he wants her to die within the context of EP3 itself. And my contention is unless he intends of ammending that scene in ROTJ, she'll survive EP3. Either that or, like I said, one of the dumbest little plot holes ever is born.
So remember what you read may be right ... or wrong ... from a "certain point of view."
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EP3: SPY REPORT: A Fatal Accident
Thu, Oct 16, 03 12:00:00 AM EDT
Elvis1 has dropped some interesting hints of Episode III we've been working to confirm the last few days. Apparently this is "friend of a friend" info, but we believe it is very much on the right track. Here's the scoop:
Padme is killed by Anakin. He uses the force 'strangle' on her and goes a little too far. He doesn't mean to kill her.
Also, when Anakin wakes up as Darth Vader and is told what happened to him he becomes so angry he rips apart the room he's in with the Force.
And lastly, when Mace Windu confronts Palpatine, Palpatine's electricity bolts deflect off Windu's saber and into Anakin's eyes. Anakin flips out again and lops off Mace's arm.
The first two paragraphs we've been able to corroborate for the most part, but the last part about the deflection is something we hadn't heard from anyone else. Make of that what you will and here's a bit more clarification from other insiders we've heard on the subject:
I like the term "Force Choke" myself - and it is a great connection to Vader's penchant for choking people in classic Star Wars.
And the source is on the right track but the reason Vader rips the room apart isn't because of what happened to him. It is because of Vader being told he killed Padme.
This has been a good week, no? Talk about it. But wait until (Darth) Friday ... and the newsletter exclusive over the weekend. May the Force be with you!
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EP3: Anakin/Vader Artwork by Aaron Ault
Wed, Oct 15, 03 11:58:24 PM EDT
Check out these awesome Anakin/Vader artworks by Aaron Ault.
(click on the images to enlarge)
Aaron's contact details can be found in the Episode 3 section of the Fan Art Museum.
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EP3: SPY REPORT: Shadows of the Empire
Wed, Oct 15, 03 05:13:25 PM EDT
Sith Infiltrator talks about Episode III after a lengthy silence on the prodution. Here's a report on a very specific scene and shot in the upcoming film.
I was recently watching the new DVD of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' with my friend who is an insider close to the EpIII production. During the moment when Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone duel off camera and all we see are their shadows sword fighting across a giant stone wall, my friend grinned and said, "You'll be seeing a similar shot again very soon." He wouldn't tell me any more.
Given Lucas' love of old swashbucklers, will we see Anakin and Obi-Wan dueling in shadow during part of THE duel? It would be one way to give the audience something it hasn't seen yet. One problem: do lightsabers cast shadows?
Count on this ... and it sounds great.
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EP3: SPY REPORT: Newsletter Exclusive
Wed, Oct 15, 03 04:10:20 PM EDT
Today's SPY REPORT called Cut Concepts has made lots of fans interested in what Jar Jar's role in Episode III "might have been." While his role in the prequel-sequel is still shrouded in mystery, Chaos and a friend are about to spill the beans on what he isn't going to be doing.
Want a preview? Spoilers!We've got two reports on Jar Jar (one including Padme, the other Younglings) that never made it the past pre-production stage for Episode III, and word on another Classic character that almost made it into the film as well.
May the Force be with you and sign up today on this page or the TFN main page to get the free newsletter with lots of exclusive contests and content! You don't want to miss this ...
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EP3: Hayden Talks Briefly About Episode 3
Wed, Oct 15, 03 03:57:05 PM EDT
In an interview with Interview about his forthcoming movie, “Shattered Glass”, Hayden had a few words to say about Episode 3:
RD: Can you give us a preview of the next Star Wars. Is it darker?
Hayden Christensen: It is darker - a lot darker. But it is still intended for the same audience.
Thanks to Starbelly for the alert.
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EP3: SPY REPORT: Cut Concepts
Wed, Oct 15, 03 01:49:16 AM EDT
There's a new insider in town, the name is Chaos. And they're talking about a concept for Episode III that was literally taken to the drawing board, but never then made it into the final sсript of the movie. It may be revisted, but don't get your hopes up. Here's the scoop:
Is it too early to talk about deleted scenes for Episode III? Well, this one actually didn't even get out of the art department, but still ...
While Lucas was still fleshing out the story for Episode III, the art department was given some freedom to explore some story arcs and broad concepts of the tentative plot of the film. They were drawing a month after Clones was released. The art inspired the story in a way, rather than drawings based on a completed sсript as is usually the process.
One of the story lines that was eventually abandoned for the film was how Jar Jar would be redeemed in Episode III. After the original character was decimated in the first film, things got worse, with the story in the second film making him even give Palpatine more control of the universe. The artists hoped they could find a way to redeem him - he could be a hero instead of a joke. A whole subplot was even developed to make that happen - but left behind in preproduction.
So that led to a story arc that we all expected - but also isn't happening. The death of Jar Jar. It was thought out in the art department, too, but when push came to shove George had a change of heart. So he was going to die, but now survives and slips into obscurity for the rest of the Star Wars films.
And a funny story from the olden days. He was originally pitched to be a silent character, and when the rest of the Gungans appear at the end of the film, they were a noble and ****** fighting race ready to kick droid butt and defend Naboo.
Things change while you're making movies - just like how Jar Jar will now survive Episode III.
Interesting, basically affirming what we already know and making us think "what might have been..."
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EP3: Hayden Talks Episode III
Wed, Oct 15, 03 01:33:44 AM EDT
The Latino Review got to talk to Hayden about Episode III and his other films, here's a clip of what he had to say!
Julian: George Lucas has described the tone of Episode Three as being the darkest of the franchise yet. Is that true?
Hayden: "Yes, it really will be. It still has to reach out to a specific audience, but it will be substantially darker than the previous films."
Julian: Nick Gilliard (the stunt coordinator) has said the light saber battles in the film will be the greatest so far. That’s a bold statement once you’ve seen Yoda and Count Dooku go at it. Can you confirm this?
Hayden: "I will say, on the record, the final fight sequence in this film will, in my opinion, and not having seen any of it cut together, should surpass any fight sequence that has been put on film so far. It’s the longest, I can’t give you specifics, but it is quite the bad-assed fight scene. Nick Gilliard has done an amazing job instilling an arc of story in the fight. It justifies, because you know Anakin and Obi-Wan have it out, but Anakin is the chosen one-he is supposed to be the best. But he comes out on the shorter end of the stick in the fight. It justifies it really nicely as the fight progresses."
Head there for the complete story - and don't forget to jump in on the conversation - the JCers are talking about it here as well. Thanks to Blue_Harvest_1983 for the scoop.
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EP3: Marketing Summit 11/05/03
Mon, Oct 13, 03 12:31:18 AM EDT
This is going to be a big deal - Lucasfilm is going to let a lot of the Episode III cat out of the bag this November - over a year and a half before the films come out. They're courting some big names for marketing promotions, contests, tie-ins and Happy Meals so they're getting together for a meeting to showcase the final Star Wars movie in just a few short weeks. Yakface broke the news, though it appears they've no idea just how significant this is going to be. And to have a guy on the inside, well, that is excellent. Here's a clip of the action:
Scott works at a place (that shall remain nameless) that sometimes gets cool Star Wars perks and this might be the coolest. Apparently, Lucasfilm is holding an event at the Presidio on November 5th and they sent out invitations to companies that they have done business with. His boss, knowing that he was a Star Wars fan, was gracious enough to just GIVE him the invitation and this isn't your normal paper invitation. It's a Saga Throne Room Vader glued to a glossy black acrylic block with a brushed metal plate attached which reads ...
To see the actual invitation and plaque, head over to Yakface for the look. And stay tuned for reports after the landmark meeting of the minds ... and bring back the Star Wars drinking glasses, please!
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EP3: More on Warren Owens' Character
Sun, Oct 12, 03 04:01:29 PM EDT
The Northern Territory News features an interview with Warren Owens. The official site has previously reported that he plays a senator and completed filming back in August (click here), but this article has more info on his character. Here are a few excerpts:
The 58-year-old actor, of Nightcliff in Darwin, plays the part of Fang Zar in the yet-to-be titled film, due out in 2005.
Bound by a strict confidentiality agreement until the movie is released, Owens would only reveal his character is a member of the Rebel Alliance.
"They just wanted my voice and my looks. They didn't even put me in make up," he said.
"All they did was put my hair up in a bun and gave me a funny-looking black frock. But (Star Wars director) George Lucas walked over to me and said: 'I like your voice, keep it up.' "
Hit the link above to read the rest of the article. Thanks to Darth_Zidious and NoCloneTheories for the alerts.
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Liam Neeson Talks Star Wars And Attack Of The Clones
Sat, Oct 11, 03 02:45:27 PM EDT
The Toronto Sun reports:
The Star Wars franchise can no longer be taken seriously, according to one former Jedi master.
"Ummm, well, they've kind of got silly now, haven't they?" actor Liam Neeson told The Toronto Sun yesterday while doing interviews for his latest film, the forthcoming ensemble romantic comedy Love Actually.
"That last (Star Wars movie) was just pyrotechnics, you know," Neeson said of Episode II -- Attack of The Clones, lamenting that the "computerized stuff" fails to connect with either the actors or audiences.
Neeson said he expects nothing different when Episode III, in which he is not involved, is released in 2005 to complete the prequel trilogy.
Yet Neeson has no regrets about his own participation in Star Wars lore, despite feeling that he did less than stellar work in 1999 in Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace.
"The one I did, I loved working on it," he said, "and I loved working with George Lucas."
Neeson played Qui-Gon Jinn, a Jedi master knight who counsels Obi-Wan Kenobi and the young Anakin Skywalker.
"Admittedly," Neeson said with a wane smile, "we all come across as pretty wooden. But a lot of that was interacting with blue screen, which was difficult and was also a great challenge, you know, to try to make it seem as an everyday thing that (you're with) a winged beast that talks."
Blue screen is an in-studio process in which actors literally perform in front of a giant blue screen, replaced later with computerized special effects. "But listen," Neeson said, "I'm glad I did it."
Looks like we won't be seeing the ghost of Qui-Gon in Episode III. Thanks to Hangman Palpatine and SharpShooter for the alerts!
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EP3: New Threepio Pic and More
Fri, Oct 10, 03 06:54:21 PM EDT
Joe gives us the heads up that starwars.com's pay feature has updated the Behind the Helmet section. This week features C3PO all buffed, shiney and painted bright gold. He's just short of brand new.
After seeing it one fan said something like if Darth Friday doesn't deliver and just tells us "the new bad guy may wear shoes...", I will hit myself repeatedly with a cricket bat.... And one of the Darth Friday insiders chimed in with this humorous little note:
I know this isn't exactly a shocker, but I thought it might be fun to add. The droid general does not wear shoes. His feet are all metal.
Thanks for clearing that up!
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