This means the movies will only be in 3D if converted in post. I'm glad 3D isn't given a priority. It's a fad that has outstayed its welcome and needs to die as quickly as possible, IMO.
RicOlie_2 said:
Gee whiz, this one is really taking a long time (assuming I understand correctly and it isn't done yet)! I thought it was supposed to be released in April of last year...
What's taking so long? The first one was awesome, and I really want to see this one and ROTJ:R.
There were a number of personal setbacks. It is now scheduled for the last quarter of 2013.
I hope you don't mind waiting a while for the next one, as Adywan will be working on RotJ:R, ANH: R HD, and all the prequels at the same time. But, assuming what he has planned is viable, it should be worth the wait :)
Puggo - Jar Jar's Yoda said:
How about a Jar Jar force ghost?
Robot Chicken already gave us that particular pleasure :)
http://latino-review.com/2013/08/obi-wan-kenobi-set-to-return-star-wars-episode-vii/
First, Force ghost Palpatine. Now, Force ghost Kenobi. Next, Force ghost CPY?
Fair enough. I can't say I'm familiar with Angel's style.
I find it hard to believe anyone would want to do a fan edit of ANH, after seeing ANH:R and knowing an HD version is in the works. If it was one of the other movies (excluding ESB), I would understand it. Fan edits of ANH are extremely rare and ANH:R is pretty much THE definitive version.
Indeed. Until they let it slip on Vimeo.....
Sorry, I'm using my work PC and can't access Vimeo here (only via the Android app on my mobile). Of the clip in question (a trench run display graphic entitled "Targeting Computer Redesign 2"), he says:
"I'm assisting with VFX for an under-the-radar redux of ANH"
Sure sounds like ANH:R HD to me. Unless someone else is working on such a project?
Bester said:
If I were Adywan, I would be looking to share the project with [.....] Aalenfae.
Remember this, guys. You heard it here first :)
If you take a look at Aalenfae's Vimeo account, there is an entry (with comments) that would suggest he is doing preliminary work on ANH:R HD.
darth_ender said:
...wouldn't CGI have been sufficient and easier for this sort of thing?
For some strange reason, I heard George Lucas's voice in my head when I read this post.
I like it. It's a good mash-up of various influences.
To me, 'timed with the release' means 'at or around the same time'. If the Celebration is scheduled before the release of the movie, I'm sure they would have said something like 'immediately preceeding' or 'leading up to' instead.
Both movies will be huge blockbusters and will be showing for several weeks. With Avengers 2 scheduled for May 2015, a slight overlap is inevitable.
But if they release Ep VII in April, at least it will be on its own for a few weeks before the A2 release.
Edit: Just checked the dates. A2 is out on May 1. If Ep VII comes out on April 17, it will have a 2 week head start. Still seems quite close to me, but it's got to be better than having both out in the same month.
I think the thing to take away from that announcement is that Ep VII is due for release some time between April 16-19, 2015.
Something interesting from starwars.com...
Star Wars Celebration 2015 will be held in Anaheim, California, from April 16-19, 2015. Timed with the release of Star Wars: Episode VII, this promises to be a Star Wars Celebration like no other.
DominicCobb said:
Why would you even say that?
He's not exactly a spring chicken. He is in his 80s now. Even if his health holds up over the next 6 years, he may give some serious consideration to retiring within that time. I would love to be proven wrong.
Ryan McAvoy said:
Bester said:
Great news. Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Ben Burtt announcement.
As long as Burtt isn't allowed near an editing suite. Sound YES PLEASE!, visuals no thanks.
Agreed. Although, judging from the TPM behind-the-scenes features, I got the impression Burtt simply edited the way GL instructed him to. And begrudgingly, at that.
Anyway, back on topic...
Will Williams still be around for Eps VIII and IX? I think it unlikely.
Also, it would be embarrassing for Kennedy. Ep VII is her first major job as CEO of Lucasfilm and she practically begged Abrams to take on the role, even though he initially turned it down.
Great news. Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Ben Burtt announcement.
bkev said:
This sounds like a good PR spin
Indeed.
People tend to point at the PT and accuse it of looking too fake. However, models and real locations were used fairly extensively in the first couple of movies (TPM in particular). It was really only the third movie when GL turned lazy and filmed everything in a studio, against greenscreen.
He said they were in negotiations.
SilverWook said:
latino-review seems to be the only website getting legit inside info so far.
They were the ones who broke the story Harrison was coming back?
This has yet to be officially confirmed. So, it is a little early to determine whether this info was legit.
It was widely reported that he would prioritise story over release schedule, even though Disney has treated the Summer 2015 release date as set in stone.
It's not difficult to understand why people believe Abrams is getting itchy feet. This is the guy who initially turned down the job, has refused to commit to the scheduled 2015 release, and has bitched about working in the UK (saying it was making him 'crazy').
These things don't exactly fill me full of confidence in him.
There goes the 2013 release. Fingers crossed for 2014.
Been chatting to him on FE.org. Nice guy. But I still can't get the bloody download to work! Maybe I should just wait for v2.