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Idea: The Star Wars Prequels: The Rewritten Editions.

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Greetings all šŸ˜ƒ

I posted this proposal over at Fanedit.org some time ago and it was suggested that I also post my idea at this site. Any and all ideas are welcome from creative mindsā€¦

Given the success of TMBTMā€™s silent versions of the Star Wars Prequels, has anyone ever tried to make a silent version of the films with completely new dialogue? I was thinking this could be a terrific opportunity for fan editors everywhere to rewrite the prequels and give the characters far more depth than they originally had.

This approach would work pretty well for editors who want to either start The Phantom Menace on Courscant, or want to stage the final lightsaber duel on one of the droid command ships. You could even mix and match scenes from different movies. Imagine being in the battle of Geonosis before cutting to General Grevious overseeing the battle from his command ship. You could even take the Grevious/Sidious hologram scene from Episode III and put it into Episode IIā€¦over even Episode I depending on what sort of story you want to tell.

The possibilities are endless and Iā€™d like to hear your thoughtsā€¦

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Yorick said:

Greetings all :)

I posted this proposal over at Fanedit.org some time ago and it was suggested that I also post my idea at this site. Any and all ideas are welcome from creative minds...

Given the success of TMBTM's silent versions of the Star Wars Prequels, has anyone ever tried to make a silent version of the films with completely new dialogue? I was thinking this could be a terrific opportunity for fan editors everywhere to rewrite the prequels and give the characters far more depth than they originally had.

This approach would work pretty well for editors who want to either start The Phantom Menace on Courscant, or want to stage the final lightsaber duel on one of the droid command ships. You could even mix and match scenes from different movies. Imagine being in the battle of Geonosis before cutting to General Grevious overseeing the battle from his command ship. You could even take the Grevious/Sidious hologram scene from Episode III and put it into Episode II...over even Episode I depending on what sort of story you want to tell.

The possibilities are endless and I'd like to hear your thoughts... 

What would be PERFECT is if someone could make a fan edit where they just take music and sound effects out, and leave the dialogue. It would be so difficult, but it would provide a blueprint for future fan editors to insert their own stuff.

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It's been discussed before, and it would be a nightmare to accomplish. It is the Holy Grail of SW fanedits.

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Yorick said:

Given the success of TMBTM's silent versions of the Star Wars Prequels, has anyone ever tried to make a silent version of the films with completely new dialogue? I was thinking this could be a terrific opportunity for fan editors everywhere to rewrite the prequels and give the characters far more depth than they originally had.

 

 

I am working on exactly this in my spare time.  TMBTM's Dusty version is my favorite edit to date, and I was inspired to do as you suggested.  I have only just begun but I am already convinced this is the way to go.  I just got the Blu-rays and will be doing it in HD and with the updated Yoda graphics from Phantom Menace.  This edit is strictly to satisfy my original view of Star Wars before 'A New Hope'

I always felt the prequels were too modern compared to the original trilogy, and adding the old black and white film look helped to make it feel less modern.  It also helps in erasing the obvious CGI looking moments and making them look more natural.   Gone is the horrible dialogue, and John Williams' score takes center stage.

And where am I starting?  I'm taking a cue from Topher Grace's  edit (feedback anyway)  I'm starting in the middle of the saber battle with Maul, and I am quickly getting into AOTC with a grown up Anakin.  Never liked the Kid, gungans, or the age difference between him and Padme.  Also all 3 movies will be combined in one. 

I'm not going to put a timetable on this but would be more than willing to discuss ideas.   

 

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Alright.  Rough Cut of Episode 1 Complete, and beginning of Episode 2 has started. 

Episode 1 picks up in the middle of the Maul battle, new CGI Yoda gives Obi-wan HIS student, Anakin, and at the Funural, Mace questions if Obi-wan is ready for his own apprentice.

CUT TO EPISODE 2

Begins with Obi-wan and Anakin in front of the council after completing a mission.  Mission was completed, but the Council isn't happy with the WAY it was completed.  Apparently Anakin is a bit of a show off and a little too aggressive.

CUT TO ANAKIN and OBI in ELEVATOR

Rather than investigating an assanination plot, Anakin is taking Obi-wan to reveal that he intends to marry Padme.  After discussion, being the good friend spoken of in the OT, Obi Wan reluctantly supports the decision while still knowing the Council would never approve.

Palpatine knows of Anakins intentions and already has his plan in motion to turn him to the dark side...hence the FIRST assassination attempt while Padme is sleeping. 

Anakin and Padme then leave to be married  immediately at Palpatine's suggeston, while Obi-Wan is sent by Yoda and Mace to secretly investigate the clone army ordered by the council.  It is common knowledge that the council ordered the creation of an army, but the Jedi suspect something isn't right. 

 

That is the story I am building from, or at least will attempt to build from....we'll see what develops.

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jrs81 said:

Alright.  Rough Cut of Episode 1 Complete, and beginning of Episode 2 has started. 

Episode 1 picks up in the middle of the Maul battle, new CGI Yoda gives Obi-wan HIS student, Anakin, and at the Funural, Mace questions if Obi-wan is ready for his own apprentice.

CUT TO EPISODE 2

Begins with Obi-wan and Anakin in front of the council after completing a mission.  Mission was completed, but the Council isn't happy with the WAY it was completed.  Apparently Anakin is a bit of a show off and a little too aggressive.

CUT TO ANAKIN and OBI in ELEVATOR

Rather than investigating an assanination plot, Anakin is taking Obi-wan to reveal that he intends to marry Padme.  After discussion, being the good friend spoken of in the OT, Obi Wan reluctantly supports the decision while still knowing the Council would never approve.

Palpatine knows of Anakins intentions and already has his plan in motion to turn him to the dark side...hence the FIRST assassination attempt while Padme is sleeping. 

Anakin and Padme then leave to be married  immediately at Palpatine's suggeston, while Obi-Wan is sent by Yoda and Mace to secretly investigate the clone army ordered by the council.  It is common knowledge that the council ordered the creation of an army, but the Jedi suspect something isn't right. 

 

That is the story I am building from, or at least will attempt to build from....we'll see what develops.

That's really a great plot you have going there.  Nice work!