No it wasn't just a ploy, it was a production decision because of the blue sky at the Sarlacc Pit, they were afraid they wouldn't see it--although I could see it just fine on the original trailer, I dunno that's what I was told. I'm pretty sure that's correct, the only bs we ever get about Star Wars is always in the guise of an "artistic decision" and not a production decision. I'm just throwing it out there is all, can't wait to see it.