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If there are numerous scene transitions in the IMAX version that weren't in other versions due to scene shuffling, I'm afraid I couldn't pull it off in a realistic way.
It'd be better left to someone else, but I'd be willing to create an edit "in the spirit of" the IMAX version. But that's not nearly as exciting.

My stance on revising fan edits.

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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
Well, the theatrical bootleg would be of value in terms of sourcing original dialogue (ie: Padme's "Uh-huh" or whatever it was originally) if there were no better source. Was AOTC ever released in its' theatrical form on VHS like TPM, or on a Japanese laserdisc?


It was originally a straight "yes". The "Uh-huh" works a lot better considering what was suppose to have just happened. I still can't believe "Yes" ever made it past the shoot. It was completely jarring the first time I saw it and made it seem like Padme just tripped rather than falling from a flying vehicle into hot desert sand.

It might be possible to piece together an IMAX edit from everyones memories (I know that's not the preferred way). If I'm not mistaken, the fireplace scene was either drastically reduced or completely removed. I want to say that it was completely removed since, IMHO, it was the worst scene of the movie. I don't know about the rest of you, but I wouldn't expect a woman to dress like that and then tell me we couldn't be together

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Originally posted by: Hal 9000
If there are numerous scene transitions in the IMAX version that weren't in other versions due to scene shuffling, I'm afraid I couldn't pull it off in a realistic way.
It'd be better left to someone else, but I'd be willing to create an edit "in the spirit of" the IMAX version. But that's not nearly as exciting.


Thanks for stepping up to the plate, Hal. From my memory, there was no scene shuffling, just shortened scenes. It's not like the film was drastically restructured to affect the narrative, it was simply "trimming the fat" so to speak.

I have a moderate knowledge of editing techniques with some experience with FCP and Avid systems, and I have no doubts that this edit could be achieved with great success if there were only a reference tape...

I mean, if we can figure out precisely which scenes were excised or shortened, I am confident that upon viewing it would be obvious where a natural cut could occur...not a precise science, but, as you say, in the spirit of it.

Let's keep the interest alive!
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I did check with Rikter on the rumored IMAX VCD, but I'm afraid it will continue to remain in the rumor department. Here's his reply:

"I also have heard rumors of this VCD but have NEVER seen it nor has anyone I’ve traded with… I have seen the IMAX version a few times and I do like the edit much more then the theatrical and I do agree that and IMAX edit SHOULD be done ASAP!!"

I guess we can't count on getting hold of a copy of this to use for reference. But keep your eyes and ears open anyway...

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Do IMAX theaters take requests? Like a big ol' radio station?
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Some do - like the Cinesphere at Ontario Place in Toronto. They tend (like I said above) to show things like 'The Matrix' blown up from a 35mm print, rather than an actual formatted IMAX film.

So, to arrange a screening of the correct IMAX cut of AOTC would be night on impossible, I would imagine.

The best possible case scenario would be to get ahold of either someone who was associated with editing the film down, or finding someone who saw it a bunch of times and can recollect the alterations.

Then, as Hal said, he can create an edit "in the spirit" of the IMAX cut...
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Found another list on MF, compliments of Fatboy Roberts...

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* The first scene with Amidala, Organa, Yoda et al in Palpy's office is gone.

*The portion where Jar Jar greets Obi and Anakin at the elevator up through the "awkward reintroduction" of Anakin to Padme was removed. The scene starts with Obi/Ani talking about how they're going to find the person responsible, etc.

*After Anakin makes kouhoun sushi and Obi leaps out the window, the end of the scene where Dorme' asks Padme if she's alright was trimmed off.

*A minor trim: the part where the assasin droid (to which Obi-Wan is clinging) tries to scrape Obi against the building was removed.

*The rest of the Coruscant chase remains intact

*In Padme's quarters, a minor trim of Anakin playing with the floating ball and (I think) the part where he says he's ready for the trials.

*The discussion between Obi-Wan, Mace and the floaty Yoda was removed.

*On the train, the tearful goodbye of Dorme was trimmed out of the rest of the scene

*The library scene was completely removed.

*When Anakin and Padme arrive at the Naboo Spa and Resort Island, there are quite a few minor trims - the part about "here, everything is soft and smooth" to the hand touch and back rub was clipped out.

*As far as the rest of the Naboo scenes go, the only ones that were left in were the dinner table scene and a much abbreviated fireplace scene. The "I'm haunted by the kiss you never should have given me" is one of the exorcised lines. No "sound of music", no picnic and no Shaak-riding.

*On Kamino, the portion of the scene where he heads back out to his ship to have R4 send a message back to Coruscant was trimmed out.

*Boba's firing of the Slave I cannons was trimmed out of the fight

*The Anakin "a sheet, a dream, a moan" - scene is gone. It goes straight to Anakin in his meditative "Vader-esque" pose on the balcony.

*On Tatooine, 3POs introduction of Anakin/Padme to Owen/Beru was cut

*In the Confession scene, the beginning part in which Anakin comments about "the shifter broke. Life seems so much simpler when you're fixing things," was cut. NOTE: The ending of the Confession scene is the original ending (ie. without Padme's "...is to be human" line).

*Dooku's entrance into Obi-Wan's floating cell was trimmed off, as was the end portion about "it might be difficult to secure your release".

*The scene in Palpy's ofc where he manipulates Jar Jar to consider making the "emergency powers" motion in the Senate was removed completely.

*Yoda and Mace's conversation where Mace states that their abilities to use the Force are diminished was cut out.

*On Geonosis, there is portion of the scene after Ani/Padme exit the ship, and R2 wants to do the same. The part where C3PO and R2 argue, and 3PO says that he knows all about humans was trimmed off.

*Factory scene was shortened by numerous quick cuts and edits. A couple of the cuts we caught were the shots where C3PO hanging by his fingertips and the 1st "teaser" of molten metal where you see the cannister iris open and drop a load, only to find out that it wasn't Padme's container.

*The final battle, as far as we could tell, is completely intact

*A note: not a cut, but a switch: after Padme falls out of the transport and the trooper arrives to help her, it is the version where she grunts and just says "Uh-huh," when he asks her if she's alright.

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That's about it, guys. So Padme did say "Uh-huh"in the IMAX cut. Awesome.
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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
So Padme did say "Uh-huh"in the IMAX cut. Awesome.

I thought you'd already confirmed that the cut was based off the digital print on the first page of this thread...

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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
and, interestingly, the last two DVD edits were incorporated into this release - padme's "uh huh" (instead of "yes") when waking up from her fall, and the real shot of anakin and padme holding hands during their wedding (the same one from the digital projection).


Well, now you have two sources that clarify that point!

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Well, now you have two sources that clarify that point!


Yeah, you're right. Thanks for pointing it out.