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Info: Die Jedi Dogs! - a debunking of C3PO's line in AOTC

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I’d like to debunk a little theory that’s been floating around here with the different versions of AOTC…

It’s referenced in particular in this thread here:-

http://www.originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=9&threadid=801&STARTPAGE=1

and may have originated from IMDB (that bastion of accuracy).
 

The theory says that the line where Threepio’s head on battle droid’s body fires on the Jedi went like this:

Theatrical version - “Die Jedi Scum!”
DVD version - “Die Jedi!”
 

In fact, I’ve just watched both a copy of the theatrical version (non-digital, 35mm) and a copy of the US DVD, and here’s the truth:

Theatrical version: “Die Jedi Dogs!”
DVD version - “Die Jedi Dogs!”
 

It’s the SAME, and it looks like it’s always been the same.

If someone can offer proof to the contrary, step up. Otherwise, I rest my case.

Now, whether or not “dogs” exist in the Star Wars universe is another story…

–SKot

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There was a bit of discussion on this topic in this thread, where it was basically debunked too.

I can confirm that the Australian DVD 'guards' line isn't true.

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Originally posted by: Gillean
There was a bit of discussion on this topic in this thread, where it was basically debunked too.

I can confirm that the Australian DVD 'guards' line isn't true.


Aha... in fact, I had the last word in that thread, too! But I didn't touch on the "Jedi Dogs" line at all, I guess.

I'm still waiting to hear confirmation of any differences (even tiny ones) between the celluloid and digital versions of Revenge Of The Sith. So far, none. Even after they talked it up so much. I can't believe Lucasfilm missed this golden opportunity to draw more people in to see the digital version by adding some little changes, as with AOTC. I specifically didn't go because by all reports it was the same. Had they changed it, I'd have actually driven the 3-4 hours to a digital theater.

--SKot

Projects:
Return Of The Ewok and Other Short Films (with OCPmovie) [COMPLETED]
Preserving the…cringe…Star Wars Holiday Special [COMPLETED]
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Felix the Cat 1919-1930 early film shorts preservation [ONGOING]
Lights Out! (lost TV anthology shows) [ONGOING]
Iznogoud (1995 animated series) English audio preservation [ONGOING]