Grand Admiral Thrawn

Hal 9000 said:

May be too wordy, but something like, “He’s in much better shape than when I found him.”

Maybe like this for the full line since it is mostly all off-screen:
“Come on, I’ll show you Threepio. I fixed him up. He’s way better now. Watch.”
turns Threepio on

EDIT: I see what you mean. Watched the full unaltered scene. This could work:

• Ani: “Come on, I’ll show you Threepio. I brought him home.” removes cloak covering him “I’m fixing him up. He’s way better now.”
• Padme: “He’s wonderful.”
• Ani: “You really like him? He’s a protocol droid to help mom. Watch.” turns Threepio on

Based on C-3PO’s body language (can a droid have a body language?) he seems to be in a chipper mood, almost.

Maybe something more like this, to tie to C-3PO telling R2 he is his best friend in TROS, poetry/rhyming: 😉

• "I must say, I can’t wait to reunite with my dear friend Artoo!”

I was suggesting a more plot-relevant line before for 3PO before. Maybe a shorter line could help?

Hoping the new versions of Episode I will also remove the force run scene curtesy of @TGWNN, and hopefully his color correction too if it is done.

Jar Jar Bricks said:

I can get the 3PO line quite easily but I’d have to work a new thing together for little Annie.

He was also in Jingle All the Way a few years earlier if you needed to find more lines to train the AI model.

For context on C-3PO:

Current Episode I edit: (before the podrace)

• “You’re quite right, space flight is perilous… I didn’t exactly leave my last starship assignment in one piece.”
• “Oh my, space travel sounds rather perilous. I can assure you, they will never get me onto one of those dreadful starships.”

Current Episode II edit: (leaving Tatooine)

• “For a mechanic, you seem to do an excessive amount of thinking.”
• “I’m not worried, R2. It’s just I’ve never flown before.”

New Episode III edit: (leaving for Mustafar), I’d suggest…

• “Miss Padmé, I’m certain Master Ani will be quite alright.”
• “Do you know? I believe I’m beginning to get the hang of this flying business.”

Another thing that I don’t know how easy it would be to fix in Episode III, in your edit R2 was removed from the birth of the twins, but his reflection is still in the glass.

We have an update!

Kenobi: Trials Of The Master- 2024 Update & VFX Overview

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKocACe2cYs

And here we go… hope this won’t turn into tradition and this is my last update on the yearly basis.

A lot has been done (with even more on the way) with the help of some incredible people, in a not-so-much easy times.

Have a wonderful year ahead, and thank you for following this project!

Pixel

Starting from tomorrow I’ll be back on Discord and social media, so see you all there ❤️

MiDKnighT said:

If the goal is to make a perfect Empire Strikes Back I’m wondering why the Luke / Leia smooch was left in lol.

Because George (Luke)as kissed his sister, and the world needs to know that.

Hal 9000 said:

Original film titles, same crawls otherwise as main edits (ideally, if possible)

I’m sure someone could help make this happen. This link seems useful: https://digmodification.wordpress.com/ccc/

The updated crawls for Episodes II and III are perfect, but there is a small tweak I’d make to the crawl for Episode I: Cloak of Deception if it is going to be used for the “wider canon” edit, as there is a cheeky reference to “The Phantom Menace” in the updated crawl:

Episode I
THE PHANTOM MENACE

The Republic is in decay. After
centuries of peace under the
guardianship of the Jedi Order,
a menace lurks in the shadows
of the galaxy.
deception spreads throughout
the galaxy.

Attempting to capitalize on the
government’s complacency,
the greedy TRADE FEDERATION
has surrounded the small planet
of Naboo with a blockade of
deadly warships.

With the newly crowned Queen
desperate for help, the Supreme
Chancellor has secretly dispatched
two Jedi Knights to settle
the conflict…

Hal 9000 said:

Thoughts? Outrage?

I think midichlorians should stay out. I prefer the logic that anyone can use the force, just that some people are more destined to.

For Episode III, I am in this camp:

• Padme dies, Yoda fights Sidious

Otherwise, yes to all. ❤️

I would love a link for the Director’s Cut if still available!

That guy with no name said:

This, and also looks nothing like the death star hangar. also, why would stormtroopers just be standing in formation like that?

Here is a quick mockup I put together. If Ady wants to do something like this I think it would look a lot better, but it is his edit and choice though!

Hey Ady! Glad to hear you are on the mend!

Have you ever considered restoring the Han versus the Stormtroopers with the original 1977 version?

Part of the comedic charm of the original version is the Stormtroopers realizing “Hey… we out number him! Why are we running?”

But then in the 1997 and onward edits, they just bait him into running towards a big room filled with more goons. In my opinion, it loses a bit of the humor that the original had.

Just curious!

(The screengrab does use the recomposited shot from SW:R)

Jar Jar Bricks said:

I agree with DZ that might be a good idea. Although I don’t know if whoever rendered those out for you is still around.

I think it was SirRidley, but I don’t recall seeing them around here in a while.

I think all of these are perfect additions. Even further… thoughts on having the crawls using the original titles to separate them from your main edits?

EDIT: Still keeping the updated crawls, just restoring the original titles 😉

http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx8SzpqLuldVcXtU4Kk-JPqbU8rswLRGkt?si=vBKlOrncOuLpxdug

I’m alive! And so is this project!

I’m editing a Christmas project update video- it was supposed to be out on 25th, but due to circumstances (I’m in charge of the family dinner menu), it will be out sometimes before New Year’s eve.

In the meantime, enjoy those stills. And I’ll explain why I was mostly offline as well.

Merry Christmas everyone, and may the Force be with you all!

Pixel

WOW. TPM has never looked so good

JackNapier said:

The Chernobyl mini-series (2019) is a shockingly powerful and deeply disturbing real look at the actual truth of the disaster. Everything about it was both well-crafted and respectful to the real people who were involved. The sound design was stunning, as were the visuals and the sheer haunting awe of it all. A must see for fans of history, biopics, audiovisual terror, and for those select few that have a strong stomach. I highly recommend it, but with a caveat that you only watch it if you are certain that its right for you.

My co-worker’s wife is from Russia and lived there when the disaster happened. She said that out of all the Chernobyl-related things she has watched, the 2019 miniseries is by far the closest to the actual events that happened and the atmosphere of the country and people that lived there at the time.

Plus, you can tell they are older in it and that it was shot a lot later than the 2002 footage. It just sticks out and doesn’t blend well, and the scene actually serves a purpose in Obi-Wan Kenobi and I feel it isn’t needed here.

I feel this is what I’d like to see. Not really sure where else they could take it either:

• Rey rebuilds the Jedi, their “home-base” is the islands of Anch-To
• Luke’s force ghost, (alongside Yoda, Anakin and Obi-Wan) offer knowledge and training to Rey and other students. VERY fan service-y, but it would appease the diehards that think Rey is not “good enough”
• Finn is a Jedi
• Poe has settled down from the war, maybe some type of injury, and assists Rey and Finn with their new Jedi Academy. Helping to pass down his military knowledge learned from Leia, Chewie and Lando.
• There is no-longer a galaxy-spanning government. Each planet has its own government established by its people and maybe there is some form of Union or Treaty adhering to basic human rights, etc.
• The Jedi are now actually the “guardians of peace” and travel to more dangerous planets to help topple tyrannical governments and gangs and restore freedom to the citizens.
• The big bads of this movie (or trilogy) would be the crime lords and underworld scum. I really think this is where George was going with bringing Maul back, but to make it different, I think something other than a darksider or Sith would be needed.
• EDIT: forgot to include… Older Grogu is involved somehow.

Star Wars, Episode II: The Approaching Storm

• Main Version (“Yoda Lite”)
• Alternate Version (“Yoda Unleashed”)

😄

Jar Jar Bricks said:

DZ-330 has kindly offered to host the file once I’ve finished it.

I was talking about putting on my Plex Server, not Google Drive! But if Hal isn’t able to host for some reason I’m sure I’d be able to get something set up to help! 😉

Discovered I have a water leak and black mold in my attic… fun.

What a joke. It’s time to clean house at Lucasfilm.